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Patent GB-2388957-A (GB)
Title: Quantum dots for extended wavelength operation
Inventor: JONES TIMOTHY SIMON
IPC: H01L21/20
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: A method of forming quantum dots having a ground state emission at a wavelength greater that 1350 nm at 273 K. First a layer of strained InAs quantum dots are formed on a GaAs based layer or substrate. A spacer layer is formed on these dots, the strain from the underlying dots extends to the surface of this layer. Then a layer of active of quantum dots is formed on the spacer layer, these tend to form on the strained areas of the spacer layer, aligning with the underlying dots. These dots are substantially strain relaxed, which increases their emission wavelength and gives a narrower emission spectrum. A capping layer is formed on the active layer to preserve the strain relaxed state. The active quantum dots are formed at a lower temperature that the first layer to minimise intermixing.
Patent GB-2379086-A (GB)
Title: Defect reduction for interdiffused mercury cadmium telluride based infrared detector materials
Inventor: MITRA PRADIP
IPC: H01L31/0296
Filed: 1998-06-23
Abstract: This invention reduces the dislocation defect density in variable badgap HgCdTe based infrared absorbing materials formed by Metal Organic Chemical Vapour Deposition Interdiffusion Multilayer Process (MOCVD_IPM), which conventionally includes annealing alternatively deposited thin layers of HgTe and CdTe. The present invention comprises firstly depositing a buffer layer 22 upon a CdTe based substrate 20 and incorporating Se into sequentially deposited CdTe layers 32, 34, 36, 38 in order to lattice match them with the HgTe layers 24, 26, 28, 30. The homogenous detector materials 42 thus formed is HgCdSeTe. Alloy compositions formed after the anneal process may be varied, thus varying the wavelengths absorbed, by changing the relative thickness of the CdTeSe layers deposited. A similar process can be carried out using HgTe and lattice matched CdZnTe layers. The materials may be formed into detectors with more than one layer of annealed alloy in order to be able to detect long, medium and short wavelength infrared radiation.
Patent GB-2382941-A (GB)
Title: Communication terminal device
Inventor: SONEOKA TAKU
IPC: H04M1/56
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A communication terminal device (20) includes a first storage device (7) for storing a transmission reservation table (7a) which includes information as to communication jobs to be transmitted, a second storage device (8) for storing image data to be transmitted, and a transmitter for transmitting the stored image data to a destination via a communication line (L) in accordance with the transmission reservation table (7a). A controller (1) can add further image data to the already stored image data that is to be transmitted, in the same communication job, and can store the combined image data in the second storage device (8). The controller (1) can also initiate a change from one communication method to a different communication method. It can also change transmitter terminal identification printing information to different transmitter terminal identification printing information.
Patent GB-2377226-A (GB)
Title: Heat treatment for 9Ni-4Co-0.03C type steels
Inventor: SPENCER WILLIAM R
IPC: C21D9/16
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: A method of heat treating 9Ni-4Co-0.30C class steel alloy uses shortened treatment time for normalizing, austenitizing, and tempering, as well as a lower tempering temperature, when compared to conventional heat treatment for this class of alloy material. The improved process is especially beneficial for large section parts, resulting in increases in yield and ultimate strength. combined with substantial increases in impact toughness.
Patent GB-2385487-A (GB)
Title: Call centre predictive dialling management system
Inventor: SINGER DANNY
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A call centre includes a plurality of agent workstations (1), each agent workstation comprising means for entering information obtained from a telephone respondent in response to questions prompted by a script displayed on the display (25) of the workstation, and means (37) for producing status signals indicative of the progression of the agent through the script. A predictive dialling system receives status signals from each agent station (1) and predicts from the status signals and statistical information regarding the number of calls previously made, how many new calls should be dialled to enable agents who have finished their previous call by the time the calls are answered to take the new calls.
Patent GB-2396745-A (GB)
Title: Miniaturised dielectric resonator antennas with increased bandwidth
Inventor: WU ZHIPENG
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2002-12-07
Abstract: This invention relates to miniaturised dielectric resonator antennas of increased bandwidth. This is achieved by introducing a metal strip 3 on the top surface of a miniaturised dielectric resonator antenna 1 coupled by a microstrip line 4, an on-surface strip, a ground backed coplanar waveguide, a slot, a probe, dielectric guide or other wave guiding structures. The dielectric resonator antenna is made of ceramic or other low-loss high permittivity materials. The metal strip can be in different shapes and sizes, and it can be printed or stuck onto the top surface of the dielectric resonator antenna at different positions. The metal strip causes the lowest mode of the dielectric resonator antenna to degenerate. It may also introduce additional modes. These degenerated and additional modes are well matched to the impedance of planar or non-planar feed line, which gives rise to increased impedance bandwidth.
Patent GB-2389455-A (GB)
Title: Ion beam implantation apparatus equipped with plasma shower and ion beam implantation method
Inventor: KAWAGUCHI HIROSHI
IPC: H01L21/265
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: In an ion implantation method of the present invention, an ion beam 52 extracted from an ion source is implanted into a wafer 55 by way of a charge neutralisation apparatus, for example an electron shower or plasma shower 10, 11 in a transportation section on the upstream side of the wafer 55. The plasma shower comprised of an arc chamber 10 and a shower tube 11 is arranged in a resolving aperture member 61 (Fig. 6) or in the immediate vicinity of the downstream side.
Patent GB-2399761-A (GB)
Title: Arm brace for golfer
Inventor: HADDOCK CARL
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: An arm brace, particularly for use by a golfer to help keep an arm straight whilst practising a golf shot, comprises a main body 1 designed to be fastened to the arm above and below the elbow , eg by belt and buckles 2, and a pair of swivel hinges 4 either side of the elbow, one of the hinges being lockable by lever 5 to restrict movement of the brace. The hinges preferably comprise a threaded bolt and nut passing through a pair of washers, (fig 4, not shown), but the lockable hinge also includes a four-arm locking pin co-operating with a trough engineered in the side of the bolt thread (figs 2 and 3, not shown). The arm brace is covered with an elasticated fabric mesh 3 for comfort, in the forearm elbow and crook areas.
Patent GB-2391128-A (GB)
Title: Image coding using lower bit-plane replacement
Inventor: HAGIHARA HAYATO
IPC: H04N19/635
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A digital image coding device based on wavelet transform technology includes a lower-bitplane replacement section which is provided after a coefficient modeling section and before an arithmetic coding section. The coefficient modeling section converts wavelet coefficients into binary data composed of a plurality of bitplanes for each code-block. The lower-bitplane replacement section replaces a designated number of lower-order bitplanes of the plurality of bitplanes with zero to produce modified binary data. The designated number of low-order bitplanes is designated depending on a noise characteristic of the image capturing device. The arithmetic coding section codes bitplanes of the modified binary data.
Patent GB-2403555-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable swimming goggles
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A44B11/12
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A pair of adjustable swimming goggles are provided which can be adjusted easily and whilst the user is wearing them. The goggles comprise separate frames for left and right lenses with a hole in the outer edge of each frame for accommodating the adjustment mechanism. Each adjusting mechanism comprises a button with a biassing arm for engaging / disengaging transverse grooves in the head strap, whereas a user can directly pull the head strap to make the goggles tighter or press the button to make the goggles looser.
Patent GB-2404496-A (GB)
Title: Tilt switch
Inventor: CHEN CHIEN-CHENG
IPC: H01H35/02
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A tilt switch has a micro switch 30, a ball 24 and an outer housing 20. The ball is held by a circular opening 28 in the bottom surface of the outer housing while the outer housing is upright. An electrical connection between two electrical contact terminals of micro switch 30 is established while a lever 25 of the micro switch is pressed by the ball. Once the outer housing is tilted, the ball moves due to gravity. Thus, the lever moves upward so as to break the electrical connection between two electrical contact terminals of the micro switch.
Patent GB-2404860-A (GB)
Title: Arterial haemodialysis graft
Inventor: OMAR MOHIE ELDIN
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: Arterial haemodialysis graft comprising a synthetic tube with at least one single way valve 1. Preferably the graft has a variable internal diameter and may incorporate an anticoagulant. The graft filters the blood and may be connected only to arteries without the need to vein. The valve 1 may create a chamber of high pressure 3 and the variable internal diameter may create a chamber of high velocity 2 within the valve.
Patent GB-2394810-A (GB)
Title: Allowing applets to access local file systems
Inventor: VESELOV PAVEL S
IPC: G06F1/00
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: A system for saving and loading Java (RTM) applet data to and from, respectively, a local file system of a client computer system. The applet opens a browser at the client computer system. For saving applet data, the data is transmitted from the applet to a server; the server returns the data to the browser thereby allowing the data to be saved to the local file system of the client. For loading data, the browser allows the selection of a file on the local file system and transmits the data to the server; the server transmits the data to the applet for loading. Thus, applet data may be saved and loaded without compromising the security of the local file system and without special certification of the applet.
Patent GB-2393199-A (GB)
Title: An expandable hanger and packer
Inventor: JACKSON STEPHEN L
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: An apparatus and method of creating a seal between two coaxial tubulars so as to create a hanger and a packer. A first tubular (200) is disposed coaxially within a portion of a second, larger tubular (400). A portion of the first tubular is expanded into frictional contact with the second tubular, thereby creating a liner and a hanger. In one embodiment, a pattern of grooves (210) and profile cuts (205) is formed in the surface of a portion of the first tubular body. The grooves and profile cuts in one aspect define a continuous pattern about the circumference of the tubular body which intersect to form a plurality of substantially identical shapes, such as diamonds. The grooves and profile cuts serve to improve the tensile strength of the tubular body. At the same time, the grooves and profile cuts allow for expansion of the tubular body by use of less radial force. The grooves and profile cuts further provide a gripping means, providing additional frictional support for hanging the expanded tubular onto the inner surface of a surrounding second tubular. Carbide inserts (220) are preferably interdisposed within the pattern of grooves, providing additional gripping means when the smaller diameter tubular body is expanded into the second tubular.
Patent GB-2416030-A (GB)
Title: A diagnostic system for carrying out a nucleic acid sequence amplification and detection process
Inventor: SCHONFELD FRIEDHELM
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: An integrated lab-on-a-chip diagnostic system for carrying out a sample preparation, nucleic acid sequence amplification and detection process on a fluid sample containing cells and/or particles, the system comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) an inlet for a fluid sample; <LI>(b) a lysis unit for lysis of cells and/or particles contained in the fluid sample; <LI>(c) a nucleic acid extraction unit for extraction of nucleic acids from the cells and/or particles contained in the fluid sample; <LI>(d) a reservoir containing a lysis fluid; <LI>(e) a reservoir containing an eluent for removing nucleic acids collected in the nucleic acid extraction unit; ```wherein the sample inlet is in fluid communication with the lysis unit, a valve being present to control the flow of fluid therebetween; ```wherein the lysis unit is in fluid communication with the nucleic acid extraction unit, a valve being present to control the flow of fluid therebetween; ```wherein the reservoir containing the lysis fluid is in fluid communication with the lysis unit, a valve being present to control the flow of fluid therebetween; and ```wherein the reservoir containing the eluent is in fluid communication with the nucleic acid extraction unit, a valve being present to control the flow of fluid therebetween. </SL>
Patent GB-2396428-A (GB)
Title: Predicting the performance of a drilling system
Inventor: GOLDMAN WILLIAM A
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting the performance of a drilling system for the drilling of a well bore in a given formation includes generating a geology characteristic of the formation per unit depth according to a prescribed geology model, obtaining specifications of proposed drilling equipment for use in the drilling of the well bore, and predicting a drilling mechanics in response to the specifications as a function of the geology characteristic per unit depth according to a prescribed drilling mechanics model. Responsive to a predicted drilling mechanics, a controller controls a parameter in the drilling of the well bore. The geology characteristic includes at least rock strength. The specifications include at least a bit specification of a recommended drill bit. Lastly, the predicted drilling mechanics include at least one of bit wear, mechanical efficiency, power, and operating parameters. A display is provided for generating a display of the geology characteristic and predicted drilling mechanics per unit depth, including either a display monitor or a printer.
Patent GB-2401010-A (GB)
Title: A terminal side component and a server side component collaborate and together constitute a client to a server
Inventor: WOLOVITZ LIONEL
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: The functionality of an application that serves as the client in a client-server configuration is split into a terminal-side component that runs on a terminal (also known as a "small client") and a server-side component that runs on a "small server". The terminal and the small server communicate with each other over a network connection, such as a wireless connection, using a network queuing system. The network queuing system is preferably message orientated middleware (MOM) and exists on both the terminal and the small server. The terminal-side component and the server-side component collectively act as a client of a "large server", such as an email server. The large server and small server may be connected to each other using a wired connection. A core advantage of this Distributed Client model is that it allows a terminal, such as a mobile device, to enjoy the functionality of full-featured client access to a server environment using minimum resources on the mobile device by distributing some of the functionality normally associated the client onto the small server.
Patent GB-2403658-A (GB)
Title: Extendable and retractable shoulder strap for golf bags
Inventor: SUGGS GREGORY M
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A golf bag (10) includes a body 12 with a top member 14 open to receive clubs and a closed bottom member 16; a shoulder strap (20) has its upper end (22) located near to top member and its lower end (24) attached to the body at a point intermediate to the top and bottom members, Fig 1 (not shown). The shoulder strap is normally urged into a retracted position when not in use, but on picking up the bag, the strap can be extended The mechanism comprises an elastic cord 28, attached by a releasable anchor 30 to bottom member 16, and a ring 38 connecting the cord to an extension 23 of the upper end of the shoulder strap 22, this extension passing through an opening 15 in top member 14. the elasticity in the cord 28 urging the extension 23 downwards towards the retracted position of Fig 3. The device can be used with dual shoulder strap bags (but only on one strap which helps to distinguish right from left straps).
Patent GB-2406732-A (GB)
Title: Controlling switching of display of vehicle surroundings
Inventor: MOISEL JOERG
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A device for improving the visibility from a motor vehicle comprises an infrared (IR) radiation source 2, irradiating the surroundings of the car or automobile, an infrared camera 3 for capturing images from around the vehicle, an image display 4 and controller 1, operating to switch the display on or off as a function of collected image data. That is, the display is activated or deactivated according to the image itself, e.g. dependant on the image brightness or contrast. Image evaluation unit 6 may assess image data regarding the profile or shape, and condition, of the road or underlying surface; image evaluation may also be done regarding weather - for example, fog or snow detection - and traffic volume. The display may be switched off gradually or suddenly. The vehicle driver may be warned that the display will be switched off via a displayed signal. A rain, velocity or anti dazzle sensor may also control the display.
Patent GB-2420574-A (GB)
Title: A system for medium diameter long distance boring
Inventor: ORCHARD JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: E21D9/06
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A system comprising an excavation machine (1 Fig. 1) which is able to propel itself through the ground. The excavation machine (1 Fig. 1) is remotely operated and employs several pneumatic boring devices (6 Fig. 1) to be able to excavate through any type of ground. The excavated ground is removed by the use of a multiplicity of pipes (9 Fig. 1) which are connected to a multiplicity of vacuum interface valves (10 Fig. 1). The process employs two-phase vacuum flow to remove the excavated ground. The hole bored through the ground is lined with either a cylindrical preformed bore liner (19 Fig. 2) or by a rapidly setting fluid that is extruded or sprayed so as to form the liner to the bore. Within the bore liner (19 Fig. 2) is installed an inner liner (22 Fig. 2) made of a tube with outer ribs (23 Fig. 2). Between the bore liner (19 Fig. 2) and the inner liner (22 Fig. 2) is injected a lubricant (28 Fig. 2) so that the inner liner (22 Fig. 2) can be pushed into the lined bore over long distances. The entire system enables medium diameter bores to be remotely installed over long distances.
Patent GB-2409929-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor wafer implanting method
Inventor: MURRELL ADRIAN
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: An ion implanter provides two-dimensional scanning of a semiconductor substrate 51 so that the beam draws a raster of scan lines 50 on the substrate in a first orientation relative to the implant beam about an axis transverse to the plane of the substrate. The substrate is then rotated to a second orientation at 180{ to the first orientation about said axis and the beam draws a second raster of scan lines 53 which are interleaved with the lines 50 of the first raster. Two further rasters of scan lines 54 and 55 may be performed with the wafer orientated at 90{ and 270{ relative to the first orientation. The beam current may be measured at turnaround points off the substrate and the current value may be used to control the subsequent fast scan speed so as to compensate for the effect of any variation in beam current on dose uniformity in the slow scan direction. The scanning may produce a raster of non-intersecting uniformly spaced parallel scan lines and the spacing between the lines may be selected to ensure appropriate dose uniformity.
Patent GB-2409382-A (GB)
Title: Deleting received information and data when it matches a registered pattern style
Inventor: KIM JAE-MIN
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A system and method for processing information and data in a mobile telephone is disclosed. The system and method employ the operations of determining whether received information and data has a registered pattern; ```sorting the received information and data containing the registered pattern by pattern types, ```processing the received information and data according to an automatic processing system when the pattern of the received information and data is at least one of a specific character string, telephone number and e-mail address registered by the user for rejection of reception at said mobile telephone; and ```deleting the received information and data.
Patent GB-2418363-A (GB)
Title: Dermatological treatment apparatus
Inventor: BERRY ANDREW JOHN
IPC: A61B18/20
Filed: 2005-06-25
Abstract: A dermatological treatment platform comprises an actively Q-switched laser and an intense pulsed light source with a power supply 10 having an electrical energy source, a captive energy store 24 for receiving energy from the energy source, a power outlet 26, and an electronically controlled switch 30 that can selectively connect the energy store to the power outlet connection for delivery to a light source. The power supply further includes timing circuitry 22 that can operate the electronically controlled switch and an optical switch within a device 12 connected to the power supply. The capacitive energy source is charged in use to a potential suitable for operation of both the laser and the intense pulsed light source, typically less than 500V. Thus both laser and intense pulsed light treatment can be offered without incurring the expense of two power supplies.
Patent GB-2416331-A (GB)
Title: Ribbon set and ink ribbon cassette
Inventor: FUMIKATSU TSUCHIYA
IPC: B41J35/08
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: A ribbon set and an ink ribbon cassette are provided in which an ink ribbon can be replaced easily and appropriately, and a back tension effect (brake effect) is not reduced even if the ink ribbons are repeatedly replaced. An ink ribbon 1 impregnated with ink, a piece member 10 for threading the ink ribbon, and a casing 4 in which the ink ribbon and the piece member are mounted, are provided. The piece member 10 includes a piece body 3 and a spring member 8 provided in the piece body 3. By mounting the piece member 10 in the casing 4, the spring member 8 is compressed with a pressure means 4i formed at the casing. The ink ribbon 1 is pressed against the piece body 3 by the spring member 8.