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Patent GB-2396531-A (GB)
Title: Dual-mode communication apparatus and method of processing radio frequency signals
Inventor: HENDIN NEIL
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: An RF to IF converter (110) operates in two modes allowing both wide bandwidth signals and narrow bandwidth signals to be processed using the same wide bandwidth bandpass filter (140) as well as a dual-mode image-reject mixer (160). As a mobile receiver (100), both wide bandwidth WCDMA or IMT-2000 signals and narrow bandwidth GSM signals pass through the same wide bandwidth channel select filter. In the GSM mode, signals lying to one side of the frequency range of the narrow GSM signal are attenuated by the wide bandwidth channel select filter (142). Then signals lying to the other side of the GSM signal are attenuated by an image-reject mixer (160). The image-reject mixer (160) also downconverts the GSM signal. In the WCDMA or IMT-2000 mode, the wide bandwidth, and the image-reject mixer (160) downconverts the wide bandwidth signal without rejecting signals.
Patent GB-2408076-A (GB)
Title: vorticity control in a gas turbine engine
Inventor: MACMANUS DAVID
IPC: F01D5/14
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: An arrangement and method for reducing vorticity downstream of a component in a gas turbine engine, which may be a turbine nozzle guide vane 34, but may also be any component that turns the gas stream, such as a compressor guide vane. A first arrangement includes directing gas, which may be cooling air, through the guide vane 34 and out through outlets 40 in directions to counteract the wave vorticity produced downstream of the guide vane 34. A second embodiment comprises two offset rows 50, 52 of outlets 48, where the outlets 50 are inclined upwards, and the outlets 52 inclined downwards. A third embodiment includes a helical formation within a plurality of passages (70, fig 8), that act to swirl the cooling air passing through.
Patent GB-2395962-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent well perforation system
Inventor: MARTIN ANDREW J
IPC: E21B43/1185
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: An intelligent well perforation system for monitoring well 10 during perforation. The system comprises a perforation gun 20 with a plurality of shaped charges 22 housed in a housing (28, figure 3). In one embodiment, the perforation gun 20 is a wireline conveyed perforation gun and is instrumented with a control line 24 extending though the length of the gun 20. In a further embodiment, the system also comprises intelligent completion devices (26, figure 3) that is used in connection with sensors or other downhole devices, whereby the intelligent completion devices monitors the conditions of the well 10 prior and after detonation of the perforation gun 20, and also provide means of activating the shaped charges 22 so that the perforation gun 20 can be fired at a desired location. The intelligent completion devices (26, figure 3) are housed an the housing (28, figure 3). In another embodiment, the perforation gun 20 is mounted on a carrier 54 via a pull rod (58), whereby pulling the pull rod (58) causes the pivotal shaped charges 22 to rotate to a firing position.
Patent GB-2409204-A (GB)
Title: Plasticized thermoplastic polymer
Inventor: AYATS FRANCESC
IPC: B29C48/875
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A shaping process for making pellets of an extrudable composition containing a thermoplastic polymer and a plasticizer operates at a temperature above the melting point of the plasticizer but below that of the polymer. The process may comprise extrusion in which the temperature of the composition within the extruder is preferably at least 40{C. The particle size of the raw materials of the composition is typically below 2000 m. The plasticizer may be sorbitol and the thermoplastic polymer may be polyvinyl alcohol. The pellets obtained from the process may be used for injection moulding to obtain water-soluble pouches adapted to contain a detergent formulation.
Patent GB-2410769-A (GB)
Title: Engine cooling
Inventor: SIEBERT ANNEGRET WALTRAUD
IPC: G10K11/16
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: An aircraft engine comprises a noise dampening matrix 23 within a nacelle, the matrix is formed from a thermo conducting material. Heat from a heat source, for example an electronic component 22, is transferred by the matrix which has a flow of cooling air 28 through it.
Patent GB-2412166-A (GB)
Title: Rapid particle analyser
Inventor: RODRIGUES MARCOS
IPC: G01N21/49
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for rapid particle analysis is especially useful for estimating the bacteriological quality of water. The apparatus comprises a laser 301, a sample chamber 302, a first array 303 of detectors 305-307 and a second array 304 of detectors 308-310. The sample chamber contains a fluid sample comprising a plurality of particles, e.g. micro-organisms. The second detector array 304 rotates around the sample chamber 302 by angle   w  . A processor analyses the data collected at different times and angles   n  ,   w  and determines a parameter of the particles such as size, shape, internal morphology, refractive index or type of particle.
Patent GB-2407005-A (GB)
Title: Controlling interference from a transmitter in one communication system to a receiver in another communication system
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A method of controlling interference from a transmitter 4 in one communication system to a receiver 1 in another communication system wherein a beacon 3, representative of a frequency at which the receiver 1 is trying to receive, is transmitted from a beacon transmitter associated with the receiver 1 and a beacon receiver associated with the transmitter 4 listens for the beacon 3. A power spectral density limit for a transmission 2 from the transmitter 4 is derived based upon the signal strength of the beacon 3 received at the beacon receiver. The transmitter 4 will only transmit 2 on a frequency represented by a received beacon 3 if the derived power spectral density limit exceeds a minimum power spectral density. Preferably, a frequency for transmission 2 is selected for the transmitter 4 that permits the maximum power spectral density for the transmission 2.
Patent GB-2396723-A (GB)
Title: Data protection and retrival
Inventor: CEBRIDGE PTY LTD
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: Electronic data generated in a generating location such as a workplace is sent by line connection to an offsite recording location from which it is retrievable in the event of loss of corruption of the material. An intermediate recorder at workplace collects data during working hours, encrypts the data and sends it offline to a local safe location by a telephone line. The data may be stored as discs or tapes in a vault. The system is not Internet dependent.
Patent GB-2411869-A (GB)
Title: Floating floor coach
Inventor: GREENE JOHN SELBY
IPC: B62D24/02
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A single decker bus/omnibus where a second suspension system effectively rubber blocks in square format provides a sprung floor for the driver and passengers creating comfort. Principal road irregularities are ironed out by the original axle springs.
Patent GB-2401957-A (GB)
Title: Appliance power management system
Inventor: TONDRA AARON PATRICK
IPC: H02P5/46
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: An appliance that is powered from alternating current and has two or more loads M1, M2 comprises a voltage regulator 820 a zero cross detector 830 and a microprocessor 810 that controls the voltage to each load M1, M2 so that the total current consumed does not exceed a predetermined level. Loads M1 and M2 may comprise motors for an agitator and a fan respectively, in a floor care appliance or vacuum cleaner (fig 1, 10). Microprocessor 810 may use internal timers to control the turn-on time and hence the average voltage supplied by triac units MOC1, MOC2. A current sensor 870 comprising a resistor or a Hall effect sensor detects the current consumed by a load. The microprocessor 810 may adjust the voltage according to either a table of values or a mathematical relationship and may be used to collect performance data for maintenance purposes.
Patent GB-2402422-A (GB)
Title: Buoyancy body transfer of an offshore structure
Inventor: EIDE ROLF
IPC: B63C7/08
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A method for lifting and transporting a tubular jacket structure for a stationary offshore structure utilizes elongate buoyancy bodies which are towed in horizontal position to the jacket structure and ballasted to an upright position before they are attached to the jacket above and under the sea surface (3,Fig 1) whereupon the buoyancy bodies (6) are deballasted in order to lift the jacket structure and permit towing thereof in the upright position. In order to simplify and assure safe lifting force transmission between the buoyancy bodies and the jacket structure (1), each buoyancy body (6) is attached to a leg (4) of the tubular jacket, and substantially all the lifting force from the buoyancy body is transmitted to a force receiving bracket (13) welded to the respective leg (4) at a location above the sea surface (3, Fig 1), from a force transmitting device (11 and 12, Fig 11) at the upper end of the upright buoyancy body.
Patent GB-2417701-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal filter with annular motor
Inventor: WATTS MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: B04B9/04
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: A centrifugal filter for removing contaminants from engine oil includes a housing enclosure 1 formed by a base 2 adapted to be fixed to an engine and a removable cover 3 inside which a rotary canister 4 is rotatably and separately mounted around a substantially vertical fixed shaft 5 where is distributed the engine oil. The housing further comprises a drive motor 12 for driving the rotary canister 4. The drive motor 12 comprises a rotor 13 and a stator 14. The stator is arranged in the removable cover/ cage 3 and the rotor 13 around the canister 4 in such a way that the centrifugal filter and drive motor 12 are integrated. Preferably the cover/ cage 3 includes a flexible strap which is adapted to be wrapped around the canister 4, permanent magnets being securely embedded along the length of the strap.
Patent GB-2419171-A (GB)
Title: Insulated pipe assembly
Inventor: TOOLE KENNETH
IPC: F16L59/10
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: The invention concerns a pipe assembly and a method of constructing it. The assembly comprises an inner pipe 2 and a tubular outer skin 8 which includes polymer material. Settable insulation material 4 is introduced between the inner pipe and the outer skin. In accordance with the invention an interior of the surface of the outer skin 8 is shaped to provide a mechanical key, so that following setting of the insulation material it forms an insulating layer around the inner pipe which is mechanically keyed to the interior surface of the outer skin 8.
Patent GB-2419549-A (GB)
Title: Sewer cleaning jetting head
Inventor: CRANE NORMAN WILLIAM
IPC: B08B9/02
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A pipe cleaning jetting head, or pig, has a first main rearward facing fan shaped spray 12, and at least one auxiliary spray 20,22 which causes a lifting action of the head 2 over any detritus in a pipe being cleaned. The sprays clean the inside of a pipe, and their rearward and downward orientations may contribute to a forward motion of the pig through a pipe being cleaned, with a feed hose 11, attached to connector 10 trailing behind.
Patent GB-2421197-A (GB)
Title: City building game
Inventor: WINDSOR COLIN GEORGE
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A city building game comprises a square or rectangular board divided into plots with a boundary representing the wall of the town. Blocks in the shape of roads or buildings of various sizes are placed on the board by each player in turn, and must adjoin an existing road or the boundary. Play ends when all available spaces are filled, and the winner is the player with the greatest area.
Patent GB-2414683-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing analysis system
Inventor: SHIRAI YOSHIAKI
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A golf swing measuring system including a computer (16) for capturing a colored moving image obtained by photographing a golfer (11) who swings by gripping a golf club (13). The computer (16) selects and extracts one or more images each showing a swing posture as check-point images, such as an address image, a take-back shaft 8 o'clock image, a take-back shaft 9 o'clock image, a take-back unskillful arm horizontal image, a top image, a downswing unskillful arm horizontal image, a downswing shaft 9 o'clock image, an impact image, a follow-through shaft 3 o'clock image, and a finish image, from a large number of still images constituting said color moving image. Thereafter the computer (16) obtains coordinates of positions of attention-focused points that operate in or are present in said check-point images when said golfer swings. Optionally coordinates of a position of an attention-focused point can be obtained using extracted data relating to skin colour regions in the images.
Patent GB-2425244-A (GB)
Title: Cold- or heat-retaining support or container for beverage/food
Inventor: CHAN CHIK SUM
IPC: A47G23/03
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A coaster 10 is disclosed as including a volume of a cooling and/or warming agent such as water contained in a space between an upper part 12 and a plate 14 which are fixedly secured with each other. A method of providing such a coaster 10 is also disclosed as including steps of (a) providing an upper part 12; (b) providing a plate 14; (c) fixedly securing the upper part 12 and the plate 14 with each other by sonic welding to form a space therebetween; and (d) introducing a volume of water into the space. After filling of water into the space, the sonic-welded upper part 12 and plate 14 are then placed into a mould for injection moulding with a synthetic polymer, to further fixedly secure a heat insulating, non-slipping and impact resistant member 20 thereto. Parts 12 and 14 may be of plastics material such as acrylic. Instead of a coaster or like support, the invention may be in the form of a container for beverage and/or food.
Patent GB-2425896-A (GB)
Title: Modular circuit board housing
Inventor: RICHARDSON MIKE
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A housing module 10 for a circuit board 12 comprises a first chamber 20 for accommodating a main part of the circuit board and at least one second chamber 22 for accommodating a connector 16. The second chamber is of a greater height than the first chamber as the connector is taller than the components 18 mounted on the main part of the circuit board. The shape of the module allows at least two modules to be stacked on top of each other, with the first chambers overlying one another and the second chambers circumferentially staggered around the stack. The modules may be regular polygons such as a square or a hexagon (Fig 3).
Patent GB-2417965-A (GB)
Title: Hollow, biodegradable shuttering for casting heave resistant concrete foundations
Inventor: RYDER JONATHAN
IPC: E02D27/01
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: Shuttering for use in casting concrete. The shuttering comprises a hollow structure formed from a biodegradable plastics material. All load bearing parts of the shuttering may be formed from biodegradable plastics material. The shuttering may be formed substantially solely of biodegradable plastics material. The biodegradable plastics material is may be moulded to form at least part of the shuttering. The biodegradable plastics material may be a polymer, especially a biopolymer. The material may comprise starch, for example potato starch. The shuttering may be formed from at least one panel attached to at least one support element.
Patent GB-2431192-A (GB)
Title: Safety apparatus
Inventor: CARDEN ANTHONY JAMES PETER
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A safety apparatus comprising a attachment part to engage a structural beam, a barrier part extending upwardly of the structural part and a connection part extending downwardly of the attachment part.
Patent GB-2417774-A (GB)
Title: Distributed temperature sensing system with remote reference coil
Inventor: MARSH RICHARD
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: The invention relates to an optical fiber distributed temperature sensing system comprising an opto-electronic unit and a sensing optical fiber, which system measures temperature so as to provide a temperature profile along at least part of the length of the optical fiber. The system includes reference coils, which are temperature reference points, at a location that is remote from the opto-electronic unit and closer to the region whose temperature is being measured.
Patent GB-2419590-A (GB)
Title: Water disinfection apparatus and method
Inventor: PASTON NIGEL
IPC: C02F1/461
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: The apparatus is adapted for eliminating or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms within a body of water. A first electrode 6 comprising silver and a second electrode 8 , preferably containing copper, are each mounted in contact with the body of water. The first electrode means may comprise a first copper electrode body 7 adjacent a silver electrode body 6. Alternatively, the first electrode means may comprise silver wire (17, Fig. 4) wound around and spaced from a second copper electrode comprising a copper plate (15. Fig. 4). Also claimed is an apparatus adapted for eliminating or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms within a body of water contained in reservoir means, comprising an apertured body containing metallic silver. The body is a woven mesh and may comprise clay balls (20, Fig. 5) containing a plurality of silver strands (22, Fig 5).
Patent GB-2418067-A (GB)
Title: Method of electroplating copper over a patterned dielectric layer to enhance process uniformity of a subsequent CMP process
Inventor: MARXSEN GERD FRANZ
IPC: H01L21/288
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: In a new method of plating metal onto dielectric layers including small diameter vias and large diameter trenches (205), a surface roughness is created by e.g. reducing the amount of leveler in the plating bath at least on non-patterned regions (206) of the dielectric layer (203) to enhance the uniformity of material removal in a subsequent chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process.
Patent GB-2416149-A (GB)
Title: Improved thin film heater resistor for an ink jet printer
Inventor: CORNELL ROBERT WILSON
IPC: B41J2/05
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: An improved ink jet printer ejector including a substantially hexagonal-donut shaped thin film resistor having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a major axis having a first length, and a minor axis having a second length less than the first length. The major axis extends between the first end and the second end thereof. Electrical conductors are attached to the first end and to the second end of the resistor for activating the ink ejector on command from the ink jet printer. Hexagonal-donut shaped thin film resistors exhibit improved heating characteristics and lower power consumption than conventional heater resistors.
Patent GB-2433097-A (GB)
Title: Plural hydraulic turbine arrangement
Inventor: OMER BNDEAN ABDULKADIR
IPC: B60L50/10
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: An hydraulic electrical generator device 1 comprises a plurality of water wheels (turbines) 3 arranged hydraulically in series, each wheel 3 driving its own electrical generator. Adjacent water wheels 3 may be driven in opposite directions, and those rotating in the same direction may be mechanically connected together. The first wheel 3 in the series may be fed by a pressure increasing venturi inlet 9. Means 33 may be provided to bypass one or more wheel 3 so as to allow said wheel(s) 3 to be selectively taken out of service. Each water wheel 3 may comprise a drum (51, figure 3) having vanes (53, figure 3) pivotally mounted thereto, the vanes (53) folding against the circumferential outer surface of the drum (51) when not in contact with the water flow. Each vane (53) may comprise a first section (57, figure 3) perpendicular to the circumference of the drum (51), and a second section (59, figure 3), extending from the first section (57), substantially parallel to the circumference of the drum (51). Step up gearing may be provided between the wheel and the electrical generator, the gearing taking the form of a toothed inner surface (71, figure 3) of the drum (51) which co-operates with a pinion gear (73, figure 3) of the electrical generator.
Patent GB-2418558-A (GB)
Title: Picked-Up Image Display Method
Inventor: NONOYAMA YASUMASA
IPC: G06T17/05
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: A picked-up image display method for three-dimensionally identifying the position of a picked-up image of an earth surface picked up from the air and calculating the picked-up range of the earth surface so that in accordance with the picked-up range, the picked-up image is deformed, after which it is superimposed on a map of the geographical information system and displayed. A landmark is extracted from the geographical information system and from the picked-up image and by comparing corresponding landmarks, it is possible to correct a parameter used for calculating the picked-up range.
Patent GB-2434120-A (GB)
Title: Hacksaw frame with blade tensioning means
Inventor: ROWE LAURIE
IPC: B23D51/12
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A hacksaw frame configured to receive a saw blade to provide a hand-held saw. The frame comprises a beam 104, a handle sub-assembly 106 for supporting a first end 302 of a saw blade 301 and the longitudinal frame member, and an end-brace 105 attached to the beam for supporting a second end 303 of the saw blade. The handle sub-assembly includes a ratcheting mechanism for forcing the end-brace away from the handle so as to place a supported saw blade in tension. The handle sub-assembly may include a tensioning lever 311, operation of which results in a cam (802, fig 8) being brought into contact with a toggle plate (403, fig 8) of a toggle mechanism (401, fig 8).
Patent GB-2426077-A (GB)
Title: Optical element acting as corrector plate, field flattener and mirror
Inventor: BAUMGART JOERG
IPC: G02B17/08
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A single optical element (12), having a main direction of transmission (14) from an entrance side (16) in direction of an exit side (18), is formed as a Schmidt corrector plate 20, field-flattening lens and reflecting mirror 24. The single optical element (12) may be used in a Schmidt system (10, Fig 1) and in a Schmidt-Cassegrain system (32). Region 22 is formed as a Mangin mirror for field flattening. Detector 30 and relay system 36 are shown. The element may be aspherical or cylindrical and may be made of germanium or zinc sulphide for use in the infrared.
Patent GB-2438583-A (GB)
Title: Wet suction cleaner deflector
Inventor: PROUD REUBEN
IPC: A47L5/22
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A wet type suction cleaner has an arrangement in which a deflector 42 is carried on an internal float valve assembly 40, so as to shield an aperture (54, fig.1) leading to a suction fan, from water or water droplets or vapour carried in air returning to the cleaner.
Patent GB-2429392-A (GB)
Title: System for collecting lawn debris
Inventor: WHITNEY JAMES CARPENTER
IPC: A01D43/063
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: A system for collecting vacuumed lawn debris in a collector unit (12, fig.1) is provided. The system includes a collection bin 40 for receipt in the collector unit and a flap 42 hinged to the collection bin at an opening 44. The flap is normally biased in a first direction away from the opening 44 so that the flap 42 remains in contact with the collector unit when the collection bin is received in the collector unit. Preferably, the collection bin and flap are made from corrugated polymer, and the flap is connected to the collection bin by a living hinge.