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Patent GB-2446350-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing current consumption of mimo systems
Inventor: ELIA AVNER
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2008-06-10
Abstract: Apparatus and method for reducing the current consumption and increasing the efficiency of a MIMO system, consisting of one or more RF power amplifiers (PAs) and that is required to provide a desired total output power level. An individual output power level which is a portion of the total output power level is determined for each PA. The load, connected to the output stage of each PA, is dynamically or statically tuned to essentially match the output impedance of its output stage, such that its dynamic or static RF load line has a slope that corresponds to the impedance required to provide this portion. Whenever a smaller output power is desired in response to reduction in the input signal to MIMO system, a reduced portion is determined for each PA and the load is further tuned, such that the dynamic/static RF load line has a slope that causes each PA to essentially remain in saturation while providing the reduced portion.
Patent GB-2460478-A (GB)
Title: Ionisation source using laser with multiple intenisty peaks
Inventor: CLENCH MALCOLM
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) apparatus and method comprising a laser 100 and a multimode optical fiber 101 that delivers a laser beam to a MADLI ion source 104. A vibration coupling 109 is provided at a region along the length of optical fiber 101 to impart an oscillatory vibrational motion to the optical fibre 101 to provide multiple peaks of intensity and move the irradiation intensity maxima at the sample 104 which increases the effective irradiation surface area. The present apparatus and method provide increased imaging sensitivity and a corresponding reduction in data acquisition.
Patent GB-2446554-A (GB)
Title: Systems for prevention of HAP emissions and for efficient drying/dehydration processes
Inventor: CARIN CHRISTIANNE
IPC: F02C6/18
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: This invention discloses systems, apparatuses and methods for drying or dehydrating high moisture content feedstock to dry or low moisture products. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel and wherein the processing unit forms the dried material from the dryer vessel into granules, pellets, flakes or other desired form for the final product. The systems, apparatuses and methods of this invention also provide for prevention of release of HAP, including VOC, emissions from manufacturing facilities in conjunction with or independent of the above treatment of high water content feedstock.
Patent GB-2450984-A (GB)
Title: Sliding door system with a pivoted hook fastening
Inventor: FAVERI LUIGI DE
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: Sliding door system 100 comprising a door panel 10 with a door-lock comprising a door hook 21 engaging hooking plate 30 mounting on vertical rabbet doorpost 40. The hook 21 is hinged on a horizontal axis to rotate in the plane of the door. The hooking plate 30 is secured by screws 60 to the rabbet doorpost inside the longitudinal hollow seat 41 containing a vertical gasket 50 against which the vertical door edge engages. The hooking plate 30 is preferably formed as a rectangular block with an engagement tooth projecting from an upper edge. The distance between the upper and lower edges of the block is equal to the spacing between the lower edge 22 of the door lock and the tip of the hook to allow the edge 22 to be used as a guide for the mounting of the plate 30.
Patent GB-2454043-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine with shared high-voltage power supply for both fuel injectors and ionization sensors
Inventor: CZEKALA MICHAEL DAMIAN
IPC: F02D35/02
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: A high-voltage power supply 120 supplies the same nominal boosted voltage, eg 85v-100v, relative to nominal battery voltage to the fuel injectors 80 and to the ionization sensors, eg spark plugs86, during at least a portion of the engine operation. An ignition coil (84, figs, 2,3) may have a primary winding (240) with a first side connected to the common power supply, at least during an ionization sensing period, a second side connected to the battery 116 and a secondary winding (250) connected to the spark plug 86.
Patent GB-2451324-A (GB)
Title: Foldable mouse with adjustable height & shape
Inventor: HUANG HUNG-CHEIN
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: A foldable mouse has a body 110 pivoted to a support portion 150, a hollow surface (120, fig 1) and a light-sensing module 170 neighbouring the hollow surface. The light-sensing module 170 can contact a reflection plane 180, and the support portion can be contained in the cavity (fig 1). An angel   r  between the body and support can be changed to fit the shape and height of a user's palm. In one embodiment the light-sensing module 170 is hung on brackets (134, fig 2C) through an opening (132, fig 2C) and moved by linkages 140,142 and a rail 166 to keep contact with reflection plane 180. Another embodiment has the light-sensing module 170 behind a window of a curved protrusion (136, figs 3A-C) touching the reflection plane 180. A battery and wireless receiver may be in the support portion 150.
Patent GB-2463866-A (GB)
Title: High-speed CMOS image sensors
Inventor: CHAN WAI HUNG
IPC: H01L23/48
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: Through silicon vias are used to connect CMOS image sensors arranged on a silicon die surface with memory, processing or shift register circuits arranged either on the back surface of the silicon die or on a further integrated circuit die. Multichip modules having three dies are also described. The top surface of the image sensor only contains photodiode sensors which increases the photosensitive area of the sensor. This configuration allows high speed readout from active pixel sensors.
Patent GB-2451984-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced wireless short message service
Inventor: BUCHHOP PETER K
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: A wireless device for processing an SMS message stores the message on a local first storage device, and sends the message to a wireless carrier SMS facility. The device further stores the message from the first storage device on a second storage device that is remote from the wireless device.
Patent GB-2466202-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible storage apparatus for vehicle cargo compartments
Inventor: SJOESTROEM MARTIN
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2008-12-11
Abstract: A load floor, especially arranged in a rear load space of a vehicle, in particular a passenger car, comprising a recess provided with a rectangular surround 2 surrounding a bottom 3 with a functional element 4 arranged therein. The functional element 4 comprises wall units 5-7 which are erectable from a procumbent idle position within the surround into an upright pop-up position for use, in which they project from the surround. The wall units are unfoldably linked with each other and at least one wall unit is hinged at a rim portion 11 of the surround. When in a procumbent idle position the wall units at least lie flat-sided one upon the other or side by side within the recess such that the uppermost surface of the uppermost wall unit is horizontally flushing with the top side of the surround and/or the load floor. The functional element may be provided with a spring loaded hinge and locking mechanism. The wall units may be used for retaining in place grocery/shopping bags in the rear trunk or boot of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2454821-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for comparing document features using pattern recognition
Inventor: VISAN TIBERIU
IPC: G06V10/44
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: Systems and methods for assistsing in the determination of the authenticity of security documents based on known characteristics of similar reference security documents. The system and methods use digital processing to capture a digital image of the document being examined and they use a feature localization or detection technique to search for a specific feature in the document based on a stored image of a similar feature from a reference document. Once the feature on the subject document has been found, the digital image of the localized feature is transformed, by applying mathematical transforms or other image/mathematical operators, such that the result will have distinguishing characteristics that can be derived or analyzed. When the distinguishing characteristics have been analyzed, these are then compared to the stored distinguishing characteristics of similar features from reference documents. Based on the comparison, a score is then generated that is indicative of how similar or how different the distinguishing characteristics of the feature being examined are from the features from reference documents. The system may also be used such that multiple features from a single document are assessed and scored separately from one another with a final aggregate or weighted score being provided to the user for the whole document.
Patent GB-2467126-A (GB)
Title: Separation alarm using mobile wireless devices.
Inventor: STROUD COLIN ANTHONY
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2009-01-21
Abstract: A separation alarm system has multiple self-powered wireless transmitter devices 1 that transmit a radio signal to a sensing alarm device 2 carried by a responsible person. The transmitter may be attached to valuables mobile phones and laptops, or to people such as children. The alarm triggers when the RF communication between the two devices degrades due to weak signal strength as their separation range increases. Preferably, the alarm is only triggered when separation is detected for greater than a user-controlled time. This range is adjustable via emitting power settings or receiver sensitivity. The device preferably utilises ZigBee technology providing low power consumption and unique identification for multiple devices. An alarm on the transmitter device may be triggered to aid in locating the device.
Patent GB-2469324-A (GB)
Title: Support and removal tool for lightning initiator
Inventor: BARSBY CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: F16M11/20
Filed: 2009-04-09
Abstract: A support arrangement 10 for supporting a lightening initiator (12, Figure 7). The arrangement comprises a support mounting 11 for supporting a load and at least two support legs 15a - 15c for supporting the mounting 11 in spaced relation to a support surface. The support further comprises a coupling arrangement 14a — 14c for separately coupling the at least two support legs 15a — 15c to the support mounting 11, wherein the coupling arrangement permits translational movement of the support legs 15a — 15c with respect to the support mounting 11 while preserving the orientation of the support legs 15a — 15c with respect to the support mounting in a first orientation, and rotational movement of the support legs 15a — 15c with respect to the support mounting 11 between the first orientation and a second orientation. Preferably each leg has an aperture 22 to receive a stake 26 to secure the support structure. A tool (28, Figures 3 to 5) may be used to remove the stake.
Patent GB-2459576-A (GB)
Title: Determining and managing risk associated with a business relationship between an organization and a third party
Inventor: DRAPER STEWART
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-05-01
Abstract: The system determines and manages risk associated with a business relationship between an organization and a third party. A potential third party for conducting business is identified, Answers to a series of questions relating to the risk associated with a business relationship with the third party are obtained 2401 (for example "what are the password standards in place in your technological infrastructure?") and a score(s) relating to the risk is generated 2403. If there is a difference between an answer to one of the questions and a preferred answer a finding(s) is generated. The finding may serve as an indicator that the third party may pose a potential risk to the organization. The finding is then resolved, for example by contacting the third party for further discussion, and the score is modified based on the resolution 2405. A risk is determined based upon the modified score 2407. The system also has a plurality of integrated modules such as to allow data to be shared between the modules.
Patent GB-2456997-A (GB)
Title: Design for kiosk for a vehicle screening system
Inventor: COCHRAN EDWARD L
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: A vehicle screening method and system. A vehicle occupant can be identified utilizing one or more biometric identifiers input by or obtained from the vehicle occupant via a biometric input device. A barcode can also be provided by the vehicle occupant from a scanned card or other structure upon which the barcode is maintained. Additionally, a unique identification number can be provided by the user in order to match the unique identification number against a database of identification numbers, thereby permitting the vehicle occupant to be remotely screened and verified for entry into a secure facility based on the biometric identifier(s), the barcode and the unique identification number.
Patent GB-2471100-A (GB)
Title: Toilet plunger with splash guard
Inventor: TAYLOR STEVEN JAMES
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: A toilet plunger with splash guard arrangement comprises a plunger featuring a flat rubber head 3 and a handle 1. The splash guard comprises a flexible mat 5 characterised by a handle portion 2 through which the plunger may be independently attached to the splash guard. The flexible mat of the splash guard folds upwardly to allow the plunger and splash guard to be stowed away in a cylindrical holder (8, Fig 4).
Patent GB-2474259-A (GB)
Title: Vapour compression refrigeration circuit
Inventor: ELLIOTT JOHN MALCOLM
IPC: F25B1/10
Filed: 2009-10-08
Abstract: In a refrigeration circuit 1 a refrigerant is compressed adiabatically by a main compressor 2 before passing through a condenser 3 to release heat, the liquid output from the condenser is used to drive an expansion device 4. The cooled refrigerant then passes through an evaporator 5 to absorb heat. The circuit can include a pre-compressor 6 arranged to assist the main compressor 2, or can include means to generate power from the expansion device. The expansion device may drive an electrical generator for producing electrical power output, or the expansion device may be a turbine which produces mechanical power output. The power output from the expansion device 4 may be used to assist the main compressor 2 by driving the pre-compressor 6 to assist the compressor in circulating refrigerant vapour around the circuit, or the output from the expansion device may be used to directly assist the compressor by electrical power or mechanical power means. The expansion device thus recovers a proportion of the energy that would normally be lost, and this is used to reduce the power consumption of the system.
Patent GB-2474865-A (GB)
Title: Tracking location of conference attendees using wireless mobile devices and W-LAN access points
Inventor: KAMPYLI ARETI
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2009-10-28
Abstract: A participant 8 at an event at a location 2 (eg conference, convention) registers their user details and those of their wireless mobile device 23 (eg. mobile phone, laptop, PDA) with servers/databases 4,5,7. Whilst attending the event the users location can be monitored using the registered wireless device data and wireless local area network (WLAN) (eg IEEE802.11) access points 12,14,16,18, 20. Users can register interest in other event attendees and the tracking data can alert them when that user's mobile device 22,24,26,28 enters network/access point range. Users can search other attendee's personal registration data and the tracking data can filter results to present only attendees in network range. The tracking data may also be used to log the users' movements within the conference from one access point to another.
Patent GB-2463807-A (GB)
Title: Consumables pack for a continuous inkjet printer
Inventor: KESSEL ROBERT MARIA VAN
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A consumables pack 20 for a continuous inkjet printer in which the ink reservoir 21 and make-up fluid reservoir 22 are formed integrally but are provided with distinct connections to deter incorrect connection to the printer. The consumables pack 20 has a single interface 25 provided to effect connection of said consumables pack 20 to a printer. The interface 25 has access connections 27, 28 to both said ink and make-up fluid chambers 21, 22. The access connections 27 to said ink chamber 21 are of a geometric form different from the form of the access connections 28 to said make-up fluid chamber 22.
Patent GB-2475509-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable hood system
Inventor: HODGSON JAMES
IPC: A41D3/00
Filed: 2009-11-19
Abstract: An Adjustable hood system comprises two resiliently extensible cords 61, 62. One of the cords 61 extends around the periphery of the front opening 63 of the hood and can be tensioned to alter the front opening. The other cord 62 extends circumferentially from one side of the front opening around the back of the hood to the opposite side of the front opening. The second cord being tensioned to reduce the horizontal volume of the hood. The cords are carried by fabric channels and the free ends of the cords pass through cord locks 50a, 50b.
Patent GB-414181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to plate heat exchange apparatus for fluids
IPC: F28F3/08
Filed: 1933-04-04
Abstract: 414,181. Plate heat - exchangers. SELIGMAN, R., Lincoln House, Parkside, Wimbledon Common, London. April 4, 1933, Nos. 10096 and 17877. [Class 64 (iii).] A heat-exchanger for fluids applicable for pasteurizing milk and of the kind in which the fluids flow over the opposite sides of separating plates comprises corrugated plates clamped between frames 1 having rubber sealing strips 2 to form fluid ducts having elongated chambers 15 connected by convergent-divergent passages 16. The plates are formed with ports 10-13, Fig. 3, which register with ports 3-6. Fig. 1, in the frames to connect alternate ducts in series. The ports may be inclined to the corrugations if desired, a single corrugated plate may be combined with appropriately shaped cover plates to form two fluid ducts. Fig. 8 shows a modification in which the fluids flow in a two-pass path over the plates which may have the form shown in Figs. 12 and 13. The plates may be formed by pressing or, alternatively, by casting as shown in Fig. 11. Further, the plates may be of cylindrical or conical form.
Patent GB-441321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to double-jointed spring hinges
IPC: E05D3/06
Filed: 1935-04-02
Abstract: 441,321. Spring hinges. JONES, W. H., 22, Pendennis Road, Wallasey, Cheshire. April 2, 1935, No. 10192. [Class 65 (ii)] In a double spring hinge allowing a door to open in either direction, of the kind comprising two barrels 1, 2 connected by a web 3 and pivoted between pairs of flanges 23, 25 respectively carried by wings such as 19 for attachment to the door or frame, the wings 23, 25 are not coplanar, so that they can overlap and can therefore be made larger, and the wings 23 substantially enclose the hinge when closed ; the member 19 may be recessed into the door frame as shown. In the form shown, the spring hinge barrel 1, 2 are formed separately, with wings which are connected by rivets 6 to form the web 3. The barrels are hinged to the members 19 by pins which are screwed into the lower flanges 23, 25 and have slightly tapered heads wedging into the upper flanges. The springs are attached at their lower ends to plugs fixed in the barrels 1, 2, and at their upper ends to plugs 16 rotatable in the barrels and having holes to receive a tool for adjustment and also to receive a pin which is engaged by the inner edge of plate 19 to wind up the spring when the hinge is moved. The plates 19 bear against the surfaces of the barrels 1, 2 in the closed position.
Patent GB-560292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in gratings for improving traffic bearing surfaces
IPC: E04C2/42
Filed: 1942-07-21
Abstract: 560,292. Airfield runways; gratings. IRVING, W. E. July 21, 1942, No. 10193. [Class 107] A sectional trafficbearing grating, for use as an airfield runway &c., is formed of meshed panels, one side and one end strip of each panel carrying slidable metal loops 6, and the other side and end strips carrying similar loops 7 provided with tongues 7b adapted to be engaged with the loops 6 of adjacent panels to secure the panels together. The panels may comprise separate end and side strips 2, 2a, 3, 3a, welded together, or a single strip bent into rectangular form and welded, and equally spaced longitudinal bars 1 welded to the end strips, zig-zag bars 4 being riveted or welded thereto.
Patent GB-351961-A (GB)
Title: A showcard or display device
IPC: G09F1/08
Filed: 1930-04-01
Abstract: 351,961. Stands. JOHNSTON, Ltd., W. & A. K., Edina Works, Easter Road, and IRELAND, V. A., 44, Montgomery Street, both in Edinburgh. April 1, 1930, No. 10263. [Class 52 (v).] A display card or stand consists of two wings 1, 2 hinged together at 3 and cross-pieces 4, 5, 6 hinged to the wings at their ends and hinged or scored at their centres so that the stand can fold flat. A notched bridge piece 8 to engage notches in the wings may be provided to hold the wings open. The cross pieces may represent bottles, packets, &c.
Patent GB-473201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tableware
Filed: 1936-04-07
Abstract: Forks, spoons, dishes, knives, and similar articles for table use are made from iron alloys containing 12-50 per cent of manganese and 3-15 per cent of chromium, with or without 0,5-10 per cent of copper, some or all of which may be replaced by silicon.  The alloys may contain also up to a total of 15 per cent of one or both of molybdenum and tungsten, up to 1 per cent of vanadium, up to a total of 5 per cent of one or both of titanium and tantalum, and up to 0,4 per cent of carbon.
Patent GB-394782-A (GB)
Title: An improved device for supporting "shuttering" or "centering" used in connection with the laying of concrete floors, roofs, staircases, and like purposes
IPC: E04G17/18
Filed: 1932-04-11
Abstract: 394,782. Casting floors in situ. ELGOOD, E. J., 428, Old Kent Road, London. April 11, 1932, No. 10290. [Class 20 (ii).] Telescopic supports for floor shuttering are formed of metal strip in three parts, the two end parts A being bent to form hook-shaped extremities a<2> for engaging the floor beams and being provided with slots a<1> to receive bolts b2 on the centre portion B.
Patent GB-826185-A (GB)
Title: A contact apparatus and a process for the continuous production of hydrocyanic acid
IPC: C01C3/02
Filed: 1957-03-29
Abstract: <PICT:0826185/III/1> In a contact apparatus for the continuous production of hydrocyanic acid from vaporized formamide a reaction chamber has an internal cross-sectional area which increases in the direction of flow of the formamide and a catalytically active surface area which also increases in the direction of flow, but to a greater extent than the cross-sectional area.  The temperature of the catalytically active surface may also increase in the direction of flow of the formamide.  The apparatus shown has a reaction chamber of three sections of increasing cross-sectional area, each comprising a plurality of connected iron tubes heated by circulating gases at 340-360 DEG  C., 360-390 DEG  C., 410 DEG  C. respectively.  The first section contains 20 tubes of 1 1/2 metres in length and 50 millimetres internal diameter, the second section contains 65 tubes, 2 metres in length and internal diameter of 38 millimetres and the third section contains 240 tubes, 3 metres in length and internal diameter of 20 millimetres, giving catalytically active surface areas increasing from 4.7 square metres to 15.5 square metres and 45.2 square metres respectively.