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Patent GB-2411023-A (GB)
Title: Interrupt priority control within a nested interrupt system.
Inventor: KIMELMAN PAUL
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A data processing system 2 having a nested vector interrupt controller 24 supports nested active interrupts. The priority levels associated with different interrupts are alterable (possibly programmable) whilst the system is running. In order to prevent problems associated with priority inversions within nested interrupts, the nested interrupt controller when considering whether a pending interrupt should pre-empt existing active interrupts, compares the priority of the pending interrupt with the highest priority of any of the currently active interrupts that are nested together.
Patent GB-2418455-A (GB)
Title: Rack cutting male and female screw rotors
Inventor: LEE HOU-TENG
IPC: F04C18/08
Filed: 2004-09-25
Abstract: A screw-rotor machine having a male rotor 10 and a female rotor 30 formed by a number of helical lobes 11 or ribs and a like number of intervening helical grooves 12. The profiles of male rotor and female rotor are generated by the same rack cutter profile 70 wherein the rack is constructed by a plurality of line segments (construction disclosed). The rack pitch p1 is related to the male rotor pitch circle circumference 14 and the number of lobes. The male and female pitch radii are derived from the rotor axis 16, 36 separation d0 and the numbers of male and female lobes. Pitch point 80 to rotor addendum and dedendum values d1 and d2 are also related to axis separation as d1 = (0.005 to 0.05) d0 and d2=(0.15 to 0.35) d0. Such that the screw-rotor machine is high in efficiency and the torque distribution can be adjusted.
Patent GB-2411176-A (GB)
Title: Improved europium-activated phosphors containing oxides of rare-earth and Group III metals
Inventor: COMANZO HOLLY ANN
IPC: C09K11/62
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: Europium-activated phosphors comprise oxides of at least a rare-earth metal selected from the group consisting of gadolinium, yttrium, lanthanum, and combinations thereof and at least a Group-IIIB metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, gallium, indium, and combinations thereof A method for making such phosphors comprises adding at least a halide of at least one of the selected Group-IIIB metals in a starting mixture. The method further comprises firing the starting mixture in an oxygen-containing atmosphere. The phosphors produced by such a method exhibit improved absorption in the UV wavelength range and improved quantum efficiency. Also shown is a phosphor blend comprising the above europium-activated phosphor and a light source comprising the phosphor blend.
Patent GB-2418374-A (GB)
Title: Separator
Inventor: ARMSTRONG DAMONE
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: A separator for separating hydrocarbons from surface water before entering a drainage system comprises a filter unit 6 and housing mounted upon an upper section of a sedimentation tank 3. The filter unit comprises a pipe 7, projecting from the lower portion of the housing and into the tank. Surface water enters the housing via inlet 17 passes through a skim hole 19 and into the tank, where silt is deposited. The static head of the water forces water with some hydrocarbons up the pipe 7, coalescent filter material 9 removes hydrocarbons, and cleaner water passes out outlet 18. In storm conditions the skim hole 19 chokes and excess water is directed over weirs 15, which may be screened to prevent ingress of debris, and passes directly out of outlet pipe 18 thus bypassing the filter material 9. A probe holster 20 is provided so that the amount of silt in the tank may be detected. The positioning of the filter unit in the upper section of the tank prevents blockage by silt and facilitates easy removal. The pipe 7 provides easy access to the lower part of the tank using a suction hose for the removal of silt and includes a nut and bolt 13 14 which may be used as a carry handle.
Patent GB-2406309-A (GB)
Title: Fluid ejection device with drive circuitry proximate to heating element
Inventor: DODD SIMON
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A replaceable printer component comprises a first surface, a firing chamber upon the first surface from which heated fluid is ejected, a heating element that heats the fluid in the firing chamber, drive circuitry for the heating element in an area over the first surface and a conductive via electrically coupled with the heating element and positioned at least partially over the area of the drive circuitry. At least part of the drive circuitry is positioned proximate to and within 60 microns of the heating element.
Patent GB-2408700-A (GB)
Title: Organometallic complex
Inventor: YOSHIDA TORU
IPC: B01J31/00
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: An organometallic complex having a neutral multidentate ligand with a tripod structure, represented by the formula: AMQn wherein A is a neutral multidentate ligand having a tripod structure, represented by the formula: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=21 WI=24 LX=745 LY=860 TI=CF> <PC>wherein j, k and m independently represent an integer of 0 to 6, D<1> is a divalent hydrocarbon group, L<1> is a nitrogen-containing substituent, G<1> is C or Si, and R<1> is hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl, or C6-10 aryl; M is a transition metal atom of groups 3 to 10 of the periodic table; and Q is hydrogen, halogen, C1-10 alkyl C6-10 aryl, and n is an integer equal to a formal oxidation valence of M. The organometallic complex is used as catalyst for trimerization of ethylene.
Patent GB-2423924-A (GB)
Title: Storage unit for remote controls
Inventor: JACKSON PAUL
IPC: A47F5/05
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A remote control storage unit that can be of singular or modular construction that will take a number of remote controls in a geometrical pattern or shape so that the remotes can be stored vertically, horizontally, or at an angle, such that they can be easily selected and replaced, from a variety of different surfaces and locations.
Patent GB-2424313-A (GB)
Title: Ohmic contacts for n-type AlInGaN
Inventor: BOUSQUET VALERIE
IPC: H01L21/285
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: Refractory metal ohmic contacts to n-type AlInGaN semiconductor materials are formed by depositing a refractory metal layer and annealing at a temperature of   /  800{C and at a pressure of   &  10<-3> mbarr for a period of time greater than one hour. The refractory metals Mo, Ta, W, Re, Rh, Ru, Os, Ir, Nb, Hf and V are used.
Patent GB-2417044-A (GB)
Title: Compositions containing water control treatments and formation damage control additives and methods for their use
Inventor: DAWSON JEFFREY C
IPC: C09K8/512
Filed: 2005-08-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of aqueous compositions comprising relative permeability modifier (RPM) macromolecules and one or more formation damage control additives, for use in treating hydrocarbon-producing wells, formations, and equipment, as well as methods for the use of such compositions. Such compositions, comprising the RPM macromolecule and the one or more formation damage control additive, such as a scale control agent, can result in the formation of a composition wherein the components exhibit a "synergistic" effect, whereby the ability of the formation damage control additive to prevent formation damage is enhanced relative to the use of the same additive separately.
Patent GB-2432555-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing rigid polymeric foam boards
Inventor: ROCHEFORT MALCOLM
IPC: B32B5/20
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A rigid polymeric insulating foam board leading a base facer 1 to a lay-down area 5, laying liquid foam reactants 6 onto the base facer 1, and leading an upper facer 2 over the foam reactants. The sandwich thus formed is led into an oven 10 and then through a foam curing station, the residence time in the curing station being at least 30 seconds. The cured foam board is cut to length and the cut lengths of foam board are cooled prior to in-line trimming the side edges of the foam board. Insufficient curing of the foam surfaces can lead to weaknesses resulting in loss of facing adhesion and/or cell collapse.
Patent GB-2421290-A (GB)
Title: A rotary damper
Inventor: HAYASHI KEN
IPC: F16F9/12
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A rotary damper D includes a driven-to-rotate member 11 with a driven-to-rotate part 12 for coupling to a drive member, a fixed support member 21 for holding the driven-to-rotate member 11 so as to rotate freely, a receiving part 14, 16, 23 and 24 formed between the fixed support member 21 and the driven-to-rotate member 11, a seal 31 for sealing an outer perimeter of the receiving part 14 so that the driven-to-rotate member 11 and the fixed support member 21 are capable of relative rotation, and a viscous fluid 51 inside the receiving part for damping the relative rotation between the driven-to-rotate member 11 and the fixed support member 11. The rotary damper is easy to assemble by virtue of eliminating the accumulation of unwanted air inside the receiving part.
Patent GB-2420502-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric spinal disc nucleus replacement
Inventor: ARNIN URI
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2004-07-25
Abstract: A spinal disc nucleus replacement including an elastomeric sheath (12) assembled around a rod (14), a portion of the sheath being arranged for sliding along the rod, and a sheath compactor (18) adapted to slide a portion of the sheath along the rod from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the sheath is in a non-expanded orientation and in the second position the sheath is in an expanded orientation wherein folds of the sheath expand radially outwards from the rod.
Patent GB-2426677-A (GB)
Title: Lan interface plugged in ac jack of network device in series with ac power and device
Inventor: YOUDEN JOHN
IPC: H01R13/72
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A LAN interface module for a network on AC network has a housing. The housing has an AC jack, a network jack coupled by a network on AC conversion circuit to the AC jack, and an AC plug projecting outwardly therefrom configured to plug into an AC jack of a network device. The LAN interface module is plugged into the AC jack of the network device and is in series between the network device and AC power cord so does not consume an additional power jack ie a wall socket.
Patent GB-2430675-A (GB)
Title: Primary, secondary and tertiary ammonium salts as ionic liquids
Inventor: WALKER ADAM JOHN
IPC: C07C215/12
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: The invention provides ionic liquids and processes for their preparation. The liquids may either comprise a cation of the formula (I): <CHE>N<+>HR<1>R<2>R<3>```(I)</CHE> wherein R' is an optionally substituted group -R<4>-O-R<5>; R<2> and R<3> are each independently either hydrogen or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, or R<2> and R<3> may be joined together with the N to form a heterocyclic group; R<4> is a divalent hydrocarbyl radical; and R<5> is hydrocarbyl; or a cation of the formula (II): <CHE>N<+>HR<6>R<7>R<8>```(II)</CHE> wherein R<6> is an optionally substituted alkanolyl group; R<7> is a hydrocarbyl group; and R<8> is either hydrogen or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, or R<7> and R<8> may be joined together with the N to form a heterocyclic group. In each instance hydrocarbyl should be understood as any group containing carbon and hydrogen, which may also contain one or more heteroatoms. Preferred anions include halides, halogenated inorganic or organic anions, nitrates, sulfates, phosphates, carboxylates, sulfonates and carbonates. These ionic liquids may be useful as solvents for chemical or bio-chemical, particularly enzyme-catalysed, reactions.
Patent GB-2427939-A (GB)
Title: System for configuring graphic display elements and process modules in process plants
Inventor: NIXON MARK J
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A system for facilitating configuration of a process plant may include a process graphics editor and a process module editor. The process graphics editor may facilitate creation and/or modification of a graphical representation of physical entities in the process plant. The process module editor may facilitate creation and/or modification of a process module. A process module may include one or more interconnected process objects representative of one or more corresponding physical entities in the process plant. The system may also include a supervisor module communicatively coupled to the process graphics editor and the process module editor. The supervisor module may be capable of detecting changes made to the graphical representation of the physical entities using the process graphics editor. In response to detecting such changes, the supervisor module may instruct the process module editor to make a corresponding change, if any, to a process module.
Patent GB-2439550-A (GB)
Title: Hose whip restraint
Inventor: BROOKS ADRIAN SIMON
IPC: F16L55/00
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A hose whip restraint 1 comprises a disc 2 fixed to one end region of a tether 3, whose other end region 4 is adapted to be shackled, in use, to an anchoring point; the disc 2 incorporating a hole 5 through which, in use, the hose 14 passes and through which the hose 14 can travel freely when the one is initially fitted over the other; and the restraint 1 being so configured that, in use, the hose 14 remains able to travel within the disc 2 to a limited extent if the hose flails but will subsequently jam in the hole 5 to restrain any further flailing of the hose 14. The other end region of the tether 3 may comprise a carabineer safety clip 4 to be attached to the anchoring point.
Patent GB-2432039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to ion implantation and instabilities
Inventor: FOAD MAJEED ALI
IPC: H01J37/304
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of implanting ions in a substrate (36, Fig. 4A) using an ion beam in which instabilities may be present and to an ion implanter for use with such a method. This invention also relates to an ion source 22 for generating an ion beam that can be switched off rapidly comprising a switch and biasing means. In essence, the invention provides a method of implanting ions comprising switching off the ion beam when an instability has been detected, continuing motion of the substrate relative to the ion beam to leave an un-implanted portion (78) of a scan line across the substrate (36), establishing a stable ion beam once more and finishing the scan line by implanting the un-implanted portion of the path.
Patent GB-2436373-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle immobiliser apparatus
Inventor: SHIMOMURA TOSHIO
IPC: B60R25/30
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: A vehicle security apparatus is equipped with an immobiliser ECU 11, a remote security ECU 12, a communication ECU 13. The immobiliser ECU 11 controls prohibition and permission of a drive operation of an engine 30 based upon an identification signal transmitted from an electronic key 40. The immobiliser ECU 11 also controls the prohibition and permission of the drive operation of the engine 30 based upon a remote set signal and a remote unset signal, which are transmitted from a base station 50. The system does not immobilise the vehicle until the travel of the vehicle is completed so as to avoid causing traffic problems. A cell phone 70 may be used to send a signal to the control centre 60 to set the state of the immobiliser 11 if, for example, the car is stolen.
Patent GB-2436448-A (GB)
Title: Containment assembly comprising an operator booth with downward recirculatory airflow
Inventor: HUDSON PAUL
IPC: F24F7/10
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: A containment assembly comprises an operator booth 1 defining a box-like interior volume, capable of admitting an operator, and means for inducing a recirculatory airflow downwardly in the interior volume. The operator booth has an open front face 20 and a rear wall 7. The lower end of the rear wall receives the recirculatory airflow from the interior volume whilst the upper end of the rear wall transmits the recirculatory airflow. A ceiling plenum (60, fig.1b) defines a ceiling (61, fig.1b) and transmits the recirculatory airflow from the upper end of the rear wall through the ceiling downwardly into the interior volume. A baffle 10 shrouds a section of the ceiling and is adapted to divert a proportion of the recirculatory airflow 'A' from the ceiling plenum through the open front face. Preferably, the operator booth further comprises a perforated plate 103 in the path of the proportion of recirculatory airflow. The open front face of the operator booth is defined by first and second opposing side walls 2, where each side wall comprises a number of contiguous exterior and interior panels (24, 25; fig.3a) with the contiguous interior panels in opposed interlocking engagement with the contiguous exterior panels. A primary plenum 3a is provided together with one or more secondary plenums 3b, to the rear of the rear wall, downstream of the primary plenum. At least one fan unit (408, fig.5b) is situated to the rear of the rear wall, at or near to its upper end, with a unitary framework 4 adapted to mount the fan unit. A ceiling filter 5 has a sealant-filled perimeter channel, where the ceiling plenum includes a continuous knife edge (63, fig.6b) seated in the sealant-filled perimeter channel. One or more ceiling plenum-mounted lightboxes 6 are included for illuminating the interior volume. In use, the apparatus seeks to improve the performance of a down flow containment assembly by using a front air bleed to divert a proportion of clean air to the exterior of the operator booth.
Patent GB-2461012-A (GB)
Title: A stimulating aid with an oscillatory action
Inventor: STEPHENSON ROBERT LEWIS
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2007-11-30
Abstract: A stimulating aid 10 comprises a housing 8 adapted for retaining against the surface of the body an individual with a retention means 9, through which a strap may be positioned. The device also has a power source, a drive means, and a driven member 11 which is supported for oscillatory motion x-x relative to the housing. A flexible rubber diaphragm 12 provides a seal between the drive arm 11 and the housing 8. A pressure switch 13 is provided for starting and stopping the device. The power source may be a battery or even a rechargeable battery. The drive arm 11 may be fitted with stimulator head attachments which allow for male or female use.
Patent GB-2450571-A (GB)
Title: Rake receiver with signal and noise branches
Inventor: BAI CHEN-ZONG
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a rake receiver (300) which takes account of multi-user interference (MUI) and inter-symbol interference (ISI) as well as multi-path interference. A plurality of signal branches (330_0 - 330_(L-1)) receive and despread a signal in conventional manner. A plurality of noise branches (320_0_320_(I-1)) are introduced for producing a plurality of noise components in the rake receiver (300). Next, a noise combining unit (377) adjusts each noise component, so as to combine the noise components to obtain an interference-plus-noise estimation value. Weighting (A0-AL-1, B0-BI-1) is added to each delayed signal. The rake receiver (300) eliminates the noises in the main signal generated by the signal branches through using the interference-plus-noise estimation value.
Patent GB-2458983-A (GB)
Title: A lining for a pipe
Inventor: KOSIOR EDWARD
IPC: F16L55/162
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: A lining for a pipe, the lining being configured to form an open-ended sleeve suitable for location inside a pipe, and wherein the lining comprises: a polymeric composite material comprising at least one polymer material; and a quantity of an adhesive component; wherein the adhesive component comprises a reinforcement material.
Patent GB-2448059-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible Stroller
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: A collapsible stroller comprises a frame and a seat unit 2, wherein the frame comprises: an upper frame unit consisting of two upper frame tubes 11; two connecting members 15 connecting the two upper frame tubes to two front legs 30 and each connecting member having a first locking device 16; two base frame tubes 33 pivotally coupled to the front legs; two rear legs 35 pivotally coupled between the connecting members and the base frame tubes; and the seat unit comprises a seat portion 21, a pivotal backrest portion (23, figure 2B), and two linking members (29) disposed at two sides of the seat unit, one end of each linking member being pivotally coupled to the frame and the other end being pivotally coupled to the seat portion so as to pivotally mount the seat unit to the frame, wherein when the upper frame tubes are pivotally collapsed with respective to the front legs, the upper frame unit, the front legs, the rear legs, the base frame tubes and the seat unit will move toward one another into a collapsed state in which they are stacked in a substantially parallel manner (figure 5E). The stroller may further comprise a biasing device, such as a torsion spring (50, figure 4A), disposed between a supporting tube of the seat unit and the front leg to prevent the stroller being used before it reaches its expanded and locked state.
Patent GB-2458539-A (GB)
Title: Interlock for electrical apparatus to require connectors to be connected in the correct order
Inventor: CAMERON JOHN
IPC: H01R13/453
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: An electrical apparatus comprises at least first and second receptacles, disposed side-by-side, with each receptacle configured to receive a respective connector. In a first state, a barrier 92 is presented to reception of the second connector in the second receptacle. When a connector is placed in the first receptacle and rotated, a collar 80 rotates with it and a latch arrangement 60 is moved linearly as a protrusion 66 engages a recess 84 in the collar. The latch arrangement has a recess 68 and so when it is moved, the cover 90 can move under spring bias to reveal the second receptacle. The arrangement may be used in a system with ground, neutral and three phase sockets.
Patent GB-2460020-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine mounted on building corner
Inventor: MONTFORD ADRIAN RAPHAEL
IPC: F03D3/02
Filed: 2008-05-08
Abstract: An arrangement of vertically stacked wind turbine units are mounted on four corners of a building, each unit channeling wind from any direction onto a series of roller sections connected at their bottom to an electrical generator. The roller sections of the wind turbines may connected by pins that can be lifted so as to allow the removal of individual roller sections. The edges of flat sheets of the units furthest from the corners of the building may be altered so as to deal with the serious problem of wind turbulence around tall buildings.
Patent GB-2460281-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler
Inventor: WHITAKER DAVID JONATHAN TOWNLEY
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: An inhaler including a main body defining therein a container for containing medicament and a flow passage for ducting a flow of air. The container connects with the flow passage. The main body has an exterior surface defining an outlet connected with the flow passage so as to enable inhalation of said flow of air from said outlet. The inhaler has a width, length and a thickness extending in three respective mutually orthogonal 10 directions. At least before use, the thickness is no greater than substantially 3mm. Preferably, the width and length are no more than the respective dimensions of a standard credit card. A method of constructing the inhaler.