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Patent GB-2438754-A (GB)
Title: A dual clutch transmission having a power path that includes two input shafts and a layshaft
Inventor: BALDWIN REID ALAN
IPC: F16H3/00
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: A multiple speed power transmission, e.g. dual clutch transmission, includes an input 10, first and second input shafts 14 and 12, first and second clutches 20 and 16 for releasably coupling the input 10 to the input shafts 14, 12 and a set of selectable power paths connecting the first and second input shafts 14, 12 to an output 11. At least one of the power paths includes both the first and second input shafts 14, 12 and a first layshaft 44. In this power path input 10 is connected to second input shaft 12 and gear 40 by second clutch 16. Gear 40 drives pinion 42, which is connected to the first layshaft 44 through a coupler 62. Gear 26, secured to the first layshaft 44, drives pinion 24 and first input shaft 14. Coupler 60 connects the first input shaft 14 and pinion 30, which drives gear 34, second layshaft 36, output pinion 58, output gear 59 and output 11.
Patent GB-2449931-A (GB)
Title: Power supply for radio frequency heating apparatus
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROBERT
IPC: H02M1/12
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: An RF generator power supply comprises a first switched mode power supply (SMPS) 42 connected in series to a second SMPS 44 by a DC bus. A capacitor 43 is arranged between the outputs of the first SMPS and inputs of the second SMPS to act as a smoothing capacitor for the first SMPS and to supply pulse energy to the second SMPS. The second SMPS has an output connected to an input of a step-up transformer 45 and an output of the step-up transformer is connected to an input of a rectifier 46 connectable to the RF generator 48. An input of the first SMPS is connectable to a prime power supply to maintain a high power factor with low harmonic content while setting an operating voltage and peak current level for the RF generator. The second SMPS is arranged to feed the step-up transformer and is arranged to operate with a variable duty cycle and/or variable frequency to provide average power control of the RF generator. The second SMPS is rapidly switched off on detection of a power surge through the RF generator.
Patent GB-2453916-A (GB)
Title: A method for attaching a plate to an elongate member
Inventor: SHARP KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: F16B2/22
Filed: 2007-06-17
Abstract: The method is for attaching an attachment plate to an elongate member. An attachment plate 10 is provided that has a spiral shaped cut-out forming a fastener 22. The fastener 22 is pulled out and away from a bottom surface 14 against a biasing force of the fastener 22. An elongate member 30 is inserted into the fastener 22 so that the elongate member 30 is captured between the fastener 22 and the bottom surface 14. An outer end 24 at least partially wrapped around the elongate member 30. An inner edge 32 of the fastener 22 bears against the elongate member 30.
Patent GB-2440251-A (GB)
Title: Motor with individually controlled stator coils
Inventor: BOUGHTWOOD MARTIN
IPC: H02P6/08
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: An electric motor includes separate coil sets arranged to produce a magnetic field of the motor. Each coil set may include a sub-set of coils (fig.8, 9). The electric motor also includes a plurality of control devices (80, fig.10), each control device being connected to a respective set of coils for current control. The system provides increased reliability. The control devices can be housed within the casing of the motor (80, fig.3). A similar arrangement is proposed for a generator. An arrangement is disclosed for mounting the motor, which may be used regeneratively, in the hub of a vehicle wheel. Also disclosed is a coil mounting system for an electric motor or generator which includes coil teeth (100, fig.15) and a back portion for receiving the coil teeth (150, fig.15). Also disclosed is a traction control system for a vehicle having a plurality of wheels independently powered by a respective motor. Also disclosed is a suspension control system for a vehicle in which each wheel is mounted on a suspension arm of the vehicle is independently powered by a respective motor. Other keywords: skid, ABS, PWM, brake, braking, dump resistor, seal, cooling, H-bridge, noise reduction.
Patent GB-2441865-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid ceramic matrix composite turbine vane assembly
Inventor: BOY JEFFREY H
IPC: F01D5/14
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: A hybrid turbine blade 10 includes a composite core 16 enclosed within a composite shell 14. The composite core includes a mixture of silicon carbide, silicon and carbon; the composite shell includes a wound or woven ceramic silicon carbide fiber material. A method of forming the blade may include the steps of (a) shaping a carbon preform; (b) reacting the preform in a furnace with silicon at a temperature above the melting point of silicon to form a CMC composite core component 16 made up of a mixture of silicon carbide, silicon and carbon; (c) locating a temporary mandrel core component 18 adjacent the CMC composite core component 16 to form a multi-core assembly; (d) forming a composite shell 14 by laying up prepreg tapes around the multi-core assembly; and (e) removing the temporary mandrel core 18. The shell 14 may then be subjected to melt infiltration of molten silicon. Alternatively, the shell and the core may be melt-infiltrated simultaneously.
Patent GB-2441873-A (GB)
Title: Sun visor including a lighted mirror and a sliding door with integral lens
Inventor: TIESLER JOHN M
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A sun visor 10 includes a vanity assembly attached to a sun visor blade assembly 12. The vanity assembly comprises a mirror subassembly 30, a light subassembly 32, and a door subassembly 34. The door subassembly 34 has a light-transmitting component (or lens) 52 and is slidable from a closed position (Figure 4A) covering the mirror 42 and the illumination source 44, to an open position (figure 4B) uncovering the mirror. When the door is in the open position the illumination source gets switched on and is located underneath the light-transmitting element of the door.
Patent GB-2439507-A (GB)
Title: Travel service broker system and method
Inventor: BARANOWSKI JAMES A
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: An integrated travel service broker for facilitating transactions between travel inventory suppliers and buyers is disclosed. The system comprises a network with hub sites that provide a centralized connection for travel office point of service terminals and travel vendor databases and inventories. A user may purchase travel inventory by browsing a travel service broker database and a travel history database for travel itineraries, then selecting one of the travel itineraries and placing an order for travel services. The user also browses opaque bids placed in response to the order and selects one of the bids for purchase.
Patent GB-2454178-A (GB)
Title: A memory card reader assembly for a photo kiosk
Inventor: LIANG HSIEN-RONG
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2007-10-29
Abstract: A photo kiosk A comprises a card reader device B for reading memory cards such as SD or compact flash memory cards. The card reader device comprises a housing C and a connector module D such that, if the connector module requires replacement, it can easily be removed from the housing by inserting a key into a key hole E2. This facilitates easy repair of the card reader device without disassembly of the photo kiosk A. The housing C is configured with a first connector C1 and an embedding slot C2 that receives the connector module D in use. A second connector F1 on the connector module D connects to connector F1. The faceplate E of the card reader contains a number of insertion slots E1 for different formats of memory card. An LED display on the faceplate may indicate which slot should be used.
Patent GB-2455524-A (GB)
Title: Charge pump circuit having flying capacitor and reservoir capacitor
Inventor: MACFARLANE DOUGLAS JAMES WALLACE
IPC: H02M3/07
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A charge pump circuit and method of generating a voltage supply Vout+, Vout- from a single input supply +VDD, comprises connecting at least one flying capacitor (Cf) to at least one reservoir capacitor (CR1, CR2) and to the input supply in repeated cycles so as to generate a voltage on the reservoir capacitor. The cycles differ between at least two modes so that each mode generates a different voltage on the reservoir capacitor. The method includes changing from an existing mode a new mode during operation, and operating in at least one transitional mode for a period prior to fully entering the new mode.
Patent GB-2441289-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing power consumption within a wireless receiver
Inventor: CALLAWAY EDGAR H
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing power consumption within a wireless receiver is provided herein. Particularly, the use of partial chip sequence correlation to reduce the average power consumption of a direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) wireless transceiver is provided herein. During operation, the receiver will attempt to correlate, or de-spread, less than all chips that constitute a symbol. A partial correlation may be performed on M chips, where M may be much less than N, the number of chips that represent a whole symbol. In a preferred embodiment, the M chips are the first M chips in the symbol.
Patent GB-2460438-A (GB)
Title: Football goal
Inventor: COURT NIGEL TIMOTHY
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: A football goal comprises uprights 24, a crossbar 26, a base 34,38 and a diagonal brace 32 attached at one end to the base and at the other end to an upper part of the goal. The diagonal brace attaches to the goal with a bayonet fitting received in a socket 92 such that the diagonal brace and secured firmly in position. Preferably the socket apertures are substantially oval and the bayonet's cross section is substantially oval and mushroom shaped.
Patent GB-2450634-A (GB)
Title: An Electronically Controlled Energy Optimization System for a Vehicle
Inventor: DAVIS JOHN P
IPC: B60K6/10
Filed: 2008-06-30
Abstract: An electronically controlled energy optimization system for a motor vehicle. The Energy system comprises a flywheel 2 positioned between a first (input) gearbox 3 and a second (output) gearbox 4. The flywheel is capable of storing energy extracted from the vehicle for example by regenerative breaking and capable of using this energy to accelerate the vehicle. A gear ratio of at least 10:1 or alternatively 20:1 is achieved. The engine and the operation of the flywheel and gearboxes are controlled electronically and the control system is capable of being triggered by external inputs such as a throttle, brake pedal and/or a navigational system (GPS) so that maximum fuel efficiency is achieved.
Patent GB-2463934-A (GB)
Title: Portable folding evaporative cooler
Inventor: SAVILL MARK
IPC: F25D7/00
Filed: 2008-10-01
Abstract: The invention is based on the original Victorian pantry cool-boxes/early refrigerators which use the evaporation of water to noticeably cool the area within, and as such keep foodstuffs fresher for longer. However, these were constructed from bricks and mortar within the house, and used plaster of Paris to hold water. The present apparatus aims to improve on the original design by making it, portable, folding, compact and lightweight, enabling fold-flat storage/transportation. It also aims to achieve faster wicking and evaporation of water, so as to improve the cooling speed and temperature-drop, by using the very latest micro-fibre materials. The apparatus comprises a high wicking absorbent micro-fibre body and a waterproof water reservoir, where as the water evaporates it naturally cools the interior. The apparatus uses only a small amount of water to cool drinks, foodstuffs and for medical requirements, without the need for a power source of any description. The apparatus may be self-supporting or of a hanging design. Preferably, the apparatus can fold away into a pocket.
Patent GB-2451206-A (GB)
Title: Data storage
Inventor: PARDOE ANDREW
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: This PCT Application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2465372-A (GB)
Title: Optical displacement transducer
Inventor: ADKINS NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: G01B11/02
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: An optical displacement transducer comprises at least one light source 1, the light beam from which is divergent or convergent over all or part of its path to a detector 2, sensitive to light from the source. The transducer includes an enclosure 3 which admits no light other than that from the source and which has internal surfaces which absorb incident light from the source. The length of the light path from the source to the detector is arranged to vary in accordance with the displacement to be measured. Optical displacement transducer arrangements for measuring two or more displacements with a single light detector and in which the output produced by the detector is a sequence of electrical signals proportional to the individual displacements are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2453692-A (GB)
Title: Image management methods, image management systems, and articles of manufacture
Inventor: OBRADOR PERE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: Image management methods, image management systems (10), and articles of manufacture (17) are described. According to one embodiment, an image management method includes storing a plurality of images using storage circuitry (16), storing a plurality of representations for respective ones of the images, and the representations comprise data corresponding to a plurality of human comprehensible words of a human readable lexicon and descriptive of respective characteristics of content of the images, associating respective ones of the representations with respective ones of the respective one of the images, accessing search criteria, comparing the search criteria with the representations, identifying a selected one of the images responsive to the comparing, and accessing the selected one of the images from the storage circuitry (16) responsive to the identifying.
Patent GB-2469085-A (GB)
Title: Photobioreactor with multiple LED arrays for homogenous illumination
Inventor: FLYNN KEVIN JOHN
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2009-04-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a bioreactor 1 for photo-sensitive biological processes and to a method for illuminating biological material in a bioreactor. The bioreactor 1 comprises a container 10 for a liquid biological material and a plurality of light arrays 20a-f arranged inside the volume of the container, wherein the plurality of light arrays are arranged such that the biological material can be substantially homogeneously illuminated. The light arrays may have one or more light sources, such as UV LEDs, arranged linearly within a tube, and a light sensor 40, which may also be used to calculate parameters such as chlorophyll concentrations. The centre of the light arrays (70, see fig 2b) may be hollow to facilitate gas exchange or cooling. There may be a controlling mechanism 60. The light intensity of each array may be altered or switched off by this controller, or can be made to flicker.
Patent GB-2470025-A (GB)
Title: Switchable valve actuation system for a selectable 2-stroke/ 4-stroke i.c engine
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI HEI
IPC: F01L1/04
Filed: 2009-05-06
Abstract: A valve actuation system for a selectable 2-stroke/4-stroke internal combustion engine with an intake or exhaust poppet valve 10 comprises a camshaft 16 rotating at half crankshaft speed and having a 2-stroke cam 12, with two opposed lobes, and a 4-stroke cam 14 with a single lobe. Cams 12, 14 act on respective 2-stroke and 4-stroke rocker followers 22, 24 which can be separately engaged with or disengaged from a rocker arm 26 that actuates the valve 10. A latching pin 40 can be positioned, eg hydraulically, across one or other of interfaces 42, 44 between a rocker follower 22, 24 and the rocker arm 26 to transmit valve actuating torque. Rocker follower 22 is mounted directly on rocker shaft 32 while rocker follower 24 and rocker arm 26 are mounted on an eccentric sleeve 34 fixed on the rocker shaft 32 so that the effective rocker ratio (Y/Z).(V/W) of the 2-stroke rocker follower 22 is greater than that the effective rocker ratio (Y/Z).(Z/X) of the 4-stroke rocker follower 24.
Patent GB-2456467-A (GB)
Title: Package having a comparative size indicator
Inventor: SMITH SUSAN MARGARET
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 2009-05-22
Abstract: A package comprising one or more comparative size indicators. The package can comprise an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface defining an interior space. One or more feminine hygiene articles can be disposed within the interior space and the exterior surface can include one or more inanimate comparative size indicators. A method of communicating to a consumer size of a feminine hygiene article disposed within a package is also provided.
Patent GB-2461160-A (GB)
Title: Managing entitlements
Inventor: RENFRO CHADWICK R
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for managing a community's access to entitlements. In one embodiment a computer program is configured to periodically examine the members of a particular community in an organization and identify members in the community that have access to software applications, datasets, or other organizational resources that are uncommon or taboo in the community, which may indicate that the member should not have access to the such resources. The computer program is also configured to automatically and periodically determine the resources that members of the same community should all probably have access to, i.e. that are normal or common to the community. Thresholds are used to determine whether entitlements are normal and/or taboo.
Patent GB-2466092-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic kettle
Inventor: KELLY JOHN
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2009-07-13
Abstract: This is a kettle that will switch itself off prior to reaching boiling point, saving time and energy, yet the water will still reach 100°c using the energy still in the element. The temperature it switches off at depends upon the volume of water in the kettle. Establishing the volume is achieved by monitoring the temperature rise per second, knowing the constant energy applied. The kettle will have an electronic controller which will monitor the temperature throughout the heating process. The rate that the temperature rises will depend on how much water is in the kettle. With the thermostat cutting out prior to 100°c it is critical that the amount of water in the kettle is known.
Patent GB-2472390-A (GB)
Title: Strategy alignment model from perspective of brain regions
Inventor: RAGHAVAN RAMALINGAM
IPC: G06Q90/00
Filed: 2009-08-03
Abstract: A two level three dimensional model is used to identify how behaviour from a neurology perspective, in particular behavioural traits associated with brain regions, affects strategy development and implementation. The strategy model has six key forces influencing strategy using a three dimension model. The six forces influencing are Enterprise (customers), Stewardship (Shareholder), Administration and finance, Engagement (employees), Habituation (culture) and Operations. They are divided into meta strategies and broken into 27 cells. Each cell is influenced by a mix of all these forces. Inside the strategy model is the value model which is based on how the human brain works. The values model is based on Pursuance (Front brain), Avoidance (Back brain), Rational (Top brain), Emotional (Bottom brain), Logic (Left brain) and Creativity (Right brain). The three forms of value are individual, social and societal. They are divided into 9 meta values and broken into 27 cells. Each cell in value is mapped on the corresponding cell in Strategy.
Patent GB-502770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric blasting fuzes
IPC: H01H85/04
Filed: 1938-04-01
Abstract: 502,770. Electric blasting fuzes. DYNAMIT-AKT.-GES. VORM. A. NOBEL & CO. April 1, 1938, No. 10037. Convention date, April 22, 1937. [Class. 9 (i)] Relates to electric blasting-fuzes of the kind in which the fuze material is enclosed in a case, one end of which is closed by a plug through which the electric igniting wires pass. According to the invention, in the production of a blasting-fuze of this kind, the closure is effected with polyvinyl products or mixtures of such. Examples of such products are given in the Specification.
Patent GB-921038-A (GB)
Title: An improved method of preparing a potent hemostatic substance
IPC: A61K35/30
Filed: 1959-03-24
Abstract: A hemostatic substance suitable for intravenous injection is prepared from the parenchymatous organs of mammals, e.g. bovine brain, by dehydrating the raw material by trituration with acetone, extracting the dried material with ether, cooling the extract to separate inactive material, concentrating the extract free from inactive material in a stream of a non-oxidizing gas e.g. nitrogen or CO2, extracting the concentrate with a warm lower alcohol (containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, removing the inactive residue by filtration and concentrating the extract in a stream of non-oxidizing gas.  The active material may be dispersed in physiological saline containing one or more non-ionic surface active agents e.g. polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate, polyoxyethylene lauryl alcohol, polyoxyethylene stearate, sorbitan monolaurate or sorbitan monostearate and, preferably, ascorbic acid, to give an injectable preparation. Specification 606,559 is referred to.
Patent GB-205118-A (GB)
Title: Compound paper sheet and process of manufacturing the same
IPC: D21H21/16
Filed: 1922-04-10
Abstract: 205,118. Associated Paper Mills, Ltd., (Roth, M.). April 10, 1922. Compound paper.-To overcome the tendency to curl of paper which is to be coated with chrome or emulsion compositions, for use mainly in photography, two different layers are combined in such a way as to counteract the tendency to curl when the chrome or baryta layer is applied. This may be effected by uniting a finished sheet, sized or not with a sheet still wet on the paper machine at the wet presses or driers, using a water insoluble adhesive, such as rubber solution, or glue hardened with alum, formalin, or dilute acetic acid. A combined sheet comprising a well sized layer and a partly sized layer may be used.
Patent GB-560901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electric valve circuits for interchanging power between alternating current and direct current circuits
IPC: H02M1/02
Filed: 1942-05-21
Abstract: 560,901. Converting. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. July 21, 1942, No. 10147. Convention date, July 22, 1941. [Class 38 (ii)] In an arrangement for interchanging power between d.c. and a.c. circuits 2, 1 and comprising a plurality of sequentiallyconducting electric discharge devices 8, 9 with controlled ignition, the ignition current to each discharge device is interrupted in response to cessation of current in the anode circuit of the preceding discharge device. In the arrangement of Fig. 1, phase - controlled ignition current is supplied to immersion-igniter electrodes 12 from the two secondaries of a transformer 13, but the ignition circuit of each valve is completed only through the anodecathode path of the other valve. A modification including transfer electrodes is described with reference to Fig. 2 (not shown). In the arrangement of Fig. 3, the ignition impulses are supplied through grid - controlled auxiliary valves 32, 34, and commutating condensers 40, 41 are connected between the anodes of each auxiliary valve and the opposite main valve whereby each auxiliary valve is rendered non- conductive immediately the main valve other than that whose ignition it controls ceases to conduct. A three-phase version of this arrangement is described with reference to Fig. 5 (not shown).