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Patent GB-2406712-A (GB)
Title: Heat-treating methods and systems
Inventor: CAMM DAVID MALCOLM
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A workpiece (fig 2: 34) such as a semiconductor wafer is pre-heated to an intermediate temperature TI by irradiating a first side of the workpiece with a radiation intensity sufficient to pre-heat the workpiece at a rate of at least 250{C per second, then a surface (fig 2: 46) of the workpiece is heated rapidly by irradiating the second side for a time period less than the thermal conduction time of the workpiece, to a temperature TD greater than the intermediate temperature. An arc lamp or filament lamp (fig 2: 32) may be used for pre-heating, and a flashlamp or laser (fig 2: 36) may be used for heating. Pre-heating and heating may be achieved using radiation sources disposed on either side of the wafer, and radiation may be transmitted though a selective filter which is cooled by a liquid flow across the surface of quartz windows (fig 2: 65, 71), which may also absorb radiation thermally emitted by the workpiece.
Patent GB-2409925-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Cell System
Inventor: WALTER MARKUS
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2004-12-31
Abstract: A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell stack (2) and at least one electrical energy storage device (7) which is electrically connectible with and disconnectible from the stack by at least one electronic switching element (8) which is based, for example, on a MOSFET. The switching element (8) is in thermally conductive contact with the cooling circuit, for example, by mounting of the switching element on an end plate of the stack.
Patent GB-2411266-A (GB)
Title: Bus system
Inventor: JOE KEE-WON
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: A bus system including a bus arbiter and a plurality of masters. The bus arbiter grants bus control to one of the plurality of masters. When a master with bus control sends a read command, bus control is transferred to another one of the plurality of masters, thereby increasing the efficiency of the bus system. A method including sending a read command and transferring bus control to another one of a plurality of masters before receiving the response to the read command.
Patent GB-2410328-A (GB)
Title: Multiple source alignment sensor with improved optics
Inventor: MADSEN DAVID D
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: Features of the present invention provide an optical layout that can accommodate the relatively strict enclosure requirements for compact component alignment sensor. Specifically, aspects of the present invention provide a single optical component (217) that reduces the degree of divergence, and preferably substantially collimates light from the plurality of divergent light sources (212, 214) prior to entering the component zone. In this regard, part count is kept low and the physical size of the optical train itself is relatively small.
Patent GB-2409483-A (GB)
Title: Drill pipe protector assembly
Inventor: MITCHELL BRIAN
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: A non-rotating drill pipe protector assembly 400 for providing hydraulic lift and improved sliding lubrication to a drill pipe (12, figure 4) comprises a protective sleeve 404 mounted around the drill pipe (12, figure 4). The internal configuration of the protective sleeve 404 comprises longitudinally extending and circumferentially spaced apart axial grooves (74, figure 4) formed in an inner surface 412 of the sleeve 404 for allowing fluid to lubricate the sleeve 404 and the drill pipe (12, figure 4). The protective sleeve 404 can further comprise a soft elastomer liner (226, figure 16) is positioned on the inner surface of the sleeve 404, so that the soft elastomer liner produces a more efficient fluid bearing and thus a lower coefficient of rotational friction between the drill pipe (12, figure 4) and the sleeve 404. The outer diameter of the sleeve includes multiple distinct radius external curved surfaces contoured to increase the sliding contact surface area with the contoured surfaces separated by channels (figures 13 and 14). Low friction end pads can also be placed at the ends of the sleeve.
Patent GB-2414562-A (GB)
Title: Load cell unit
Inventor: WING MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: B66C13/16
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: A load cell 3 is mounted in a unit between body members 1 and 2, the latter having a connection 2a for a load to be lifted and weighed via the load cell unit. To protect the load cell from excessive loads the body 1 has a land 1b engaging with clearance in a groove 2b of body 2, limiting the relative movement between the bodies. The member 2 may be connected to the load cell 3 through a universal bearing to ensure that load is applied evenly (Fig. 2). The output of the load cell may be transmitted wirelessly and it may be used in lifting apparatus, e.g. a crane.
Patent GB-2426604-A (GB)
Title: Interconnect logic for data processing apparatus
Inventor: HARRIS ANTONY JOHN
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: Interconnect logic is provided for coupling master logic units and slave logic units within a data processing apparatus to enable transactions to be performed. Each transaction comprises an address transfer and one or more data transfers between a master logic unit and a slave logic unit. The interconnect logic comprises a plurality of connection paths for providing at least one address channel for carrying address transfers and at least one data channel for carrying data transfers, and control logic is used to control the use of the at least one address channel and the at least one data channel in order to enable the transactions to be performed. The control logic comprises address arbiter logic which, for an associated address channel, arbitrates between multiple address transfers seeking to use that associated address channel, and data arbiter logic which, for an associated data channel, arbitrates between multiple data transfers seeking to use that associated data channel. The data arbiter is operable independently of the address arbiter such that the data transfers of multiple transactions can occur out of order with respect to the corresponding address transfers of those multiple transactions. This enables efficient use to be made of the interconnect logic resources.
Patent GB-2427364-A (GB)
Title: Rebreather signalling system using speech clips
Inventor: DEAS ALEX
IPC: A62B9/06
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: A rebreather signalling system uses speech clips or pre-recorded messages to alert a diver to potential hazardous situations. The speech clips drive a speaker or sounder located in or adjacent a breathing loop. The speaker may be integrated into an exhaust valve assembly <B>8</B> on the mouthpiece. PCM (pulse code modulation) may be used to drive the speaker. The signalling of the speaker may be combined with that of a head up display with a local circuit differentiating the signal arriving for the display from that of the speaker.
Patent GB-2416090-A (GB)
Title: Integrated instant message system with gateway functions
Inventor: TARN LIANG-CHERN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: The present invention discloses an integrated instant message system including gateway functions and a method for implementing the same. In the integrated instant message system, a user is used as a session initiator (210). The session initiator (210) builds a session for passing instant messages through a network medium (220). In the session, the session initiator (210) is used as a gateway in order to invite other clients (230, 240) in networks to join in the session. Because the session initiator (210) provides other instant message functions, it accepts connections from the users of other instant message systems in order to integrate the clients of different instant message systems in the session.
Patent GB-2412370-A (GB)
Title: Derivatized carbon nanotubes
Inventor: TOUR JAMES M
IPC: C01B31/02
Filed: 2002-01-29
Abstract: The invention incorporates new processes for the chemical modification of carbon nanotubes. Such processes involve the derivatization of multi- and single-wall carbon nanotubes, including small diameter (ca. 0.7 nm) single-wall carbon nanotubes, with diazonium species. The method allows the chemical attachment of a variety of organic compounds to the side and ends of carbon nanotubes. These chemically modified nanotubes have applications in polymer composite materials, molecular electronic applications, and sensor devices. The methods of derivatization include electrochemical induced reactions, thermally induced reactions (via in-situ generation of diazonium compounds or pre-formed diazonium compounds), and photochemically induced reactions. The derivatization causes significant changes in the spectroscopic properties of the nanotubes. The estimated degree of functionality is ca. 1 out of every 20 to 30 carbons in a nanotube bearing a functionality moiety. Such electrochemical reduction processes can be adapted to apply site-selective chemical functionalization of nanotubes. Moreover, when modified with suitable chemical groups, the derivatized nanotubes are chemically compatible with a polymer matrix, allowing transfer of the properties of the nanotubes (such as, mechanical strength or electrical conductivity) to the properties of the composite material as a whole. Furthermore, when modified with suitable chemical groups, the groups can be polymerized to form a polymer that includes carbon nanotubes. In another aspect of the invention, the derivatized carbon nanotubes are covalently attached to a molecule that is operable as a molecular switch, molecular wire or a molecular electronic device.
Patent GB-2426792-A (GB)
Title: Fan with conical hub
Inventor: HOPKINS DAVID RICHARD
IPC: F04D29/32
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A fan 3 comprises a conical hub so that the hub ratio (ratio of hub diameter to total fan diameter) increases in a downstream direction. Blades of the fan may have a chord that increases from the root of the blade to the tip. The fan 3 may be an element of an aircraft, marine or an industrial electricity producing engine, the engine having guide vanes (i), (ii) positioned downstream of the fan to guide the working fluid to the atmosphere 6 as well as to a combustion process 7 of the engine.
Patent GB-2419121-A (GB)
Title: Sun visor
Inventor: KUMAKAWA YASUSHI
IPC: F16F1/02
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A sun visor includes a sun-visor body 20, an auxiliary visor 30 that can extend from the main visor body, a sub-plate 40 and a spring 50. The auxiliary visor 30 slides in and out of the sun-visor body. The sub-plate 40 is attached to the auxiliary visor to slides up and down between a first position where the auxiliary visor receives the sub-plate and a second position where the sub-plate is withdrawn from the auxiliary visor. The spring 50 urges the sub-plate toward the second position. The spring includes a base 51 and two arm portions 54 continuous to the base. The center portion of a spring wire forms the base of the spring. The two arm portions are bent to cross each other. A center portion of the base is convex toward an intersection of the two arm portions. The base abuts against one of the auxiliary visor and the sub-plate. The two arm positions abut against the other to urge the parts into the second position.
Patent GB-2428272-A (GB)
Title: Holder for a fastener member
Inventor: PAINE EDWARD THOMAS
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: A holder 20 for a fastener member 10 comprising a head portion 21 to secure a head of the fastener member and an elongate portion 21 comprising a recess to secure an elongate portion of the fastener. The holder 20 may be used in a method for joining worktop components during the instillation of a kitchen and may be used to secure the worktop components whilst they are permanently joined using adhesive. In this method, the holder may be inserted into a recess in a worktop component before the fastener member is inserted into the holder member. The holder may then fasten the worktop components securely. The fastener may form a clamp comprising a threaded bolt member. The holder may be formed from compressible elastic material such as polypropylene that may be compressed under finger pressure. One embodiment comprises an oval shaped head, whilst another uses a straight design.
Patent GB-2443636-A (GB)
Title: Electrical power generation
Inventor: ATKINSON CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: Apparatus for power generation comprises a watertight housing 12, an electrical generator 13 located in the housing 12 and at least one rotor 14 located outside the housing 12 with means, preferably a shaft 16, linking the, or each, rotor 14 to the generator 13 so that it can rotate about a first axis A to drive the generator 13. A shroud 18 extends between a first section 19 attached to the housing 12, and a second section 20 remote from the housing 12, the shroud 18 serving to at least partially enclose a plenum P and incorporating first means whereby the apparatus can be mounted on a base 21 and be rotatable relative thereto about a second axis B, and second means whereby the plenum P can be isolated from water in which the installation is immersed. The invention further provides an installation including one or more of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2444240-A (GB)
Title: A locator for a drilling tool
Inventor: CHEN LUNG-CHIH
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: A locator for a drilling tool includes a main body 10 having at least one locating hole (12, fig 2), an inlet connector (13, fig 2) mounted on the main body and connected to the locating hole, and an inlet pipe 20 having a first end connected to the inlet connector and a second end connected to a container 30. A cooling agent of the container may be passed through the inlet pipe and the inlet connector into the locating hole to provide a cooling effect to the drilling tool. Preferably, an attachment device 11 is provided, and an anti-skid plate (16, fig 2) is located outside a first side of the main body. The locating hole (120, fig 5) may be of an adjustable size.
Patent GB-2435101-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing the quality and resolution of an image generated from single or multiple sources
Inventor: HASSAN GAMAL A
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for logging an earth formation and acquiring subsurface information wherein a logging tool is conveyed in a borehole to obtain parameters of interest. The parameters of interest obtained may be density, acoustic, magnetic or electrical values as known in the art. As necessary, azimuths associated with the measurements are obtained and corrections applied. The corrected data may be filtered and/or smoothed. The parameters of interest associated with azimuthal sectors are depth matched, resolution matched and filtered, and the acquisition effects removed. The data are denoised using a multi-resolution wavelet transform. The data acquired with separate transducers are resolution matched to obtain a resolution matched data series. Subsequently the resolution matched data may be further denoised using a multi-resolution wavelet transform.
Patent GB-2436273-A (GB)
Title: Insect control apparatus
Inventor: MOTHERWELL ROBERT
IPC: A01M29/34
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: Insect control apparatus (10) comprising air propulsion means (12) in fluid communication with air expulsion means (16), the air propulsion means being operable to provide a flow of air (14) for the air expulsion means, the air expulsion means in use expelling the flow of air as a curtain of air having a characteristic that hinders the passage of flying insects through the curtain of air.
Patent GB-2448780-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for identifying a cloned number plate
Inventor: SUDAK MENACHEM MENDEL
IPC: G08G1/017
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: A method of detecting a cloned number plate comprises receiving in a database 3 a first input from a first ANPR camera 1 and a second input from a second ANPR camera 2 in different geographic locations. A check is made to see if the same plate occurs in the database and if identical the time of capture is then checked. A distance between the cameras is determined and used in conjunction with the times the input data was observed by the cameras to generate a likelihood or probability that the number plate is a clone. The system may also be linked to the DVLA database. If a high probability is indicated then a report may be issued to the police. Preferably the likelihood or probability is determined by comparing a calculated speed between the cameras with a possible or plausible speed. A calculated speed much higher than a plausible speed for the distance between the cameras would indicate a high probability that the number plate is cloned.
Patent GB-2452755-A (GB)
Title: Combined cricket pitch cover and sightscreen
Inventor: RADFORD NEAL VICTOR
IPC: A63B71/02
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: A cricketing apparatus 10 comprises a cover 11, 12 for covering a portion of a cricket pitch, with a portion 12 of the cover being moveable from a pitch covering position to an upright sightscreen position (see figure 2). The moveable portion 12 may be pivotally moveable, e.g. via a hinge (not shown), and may be lockable in the pitch covering position and/or the upright sightscreen position using locking mechanisms (not shown). Biasing means, e.g. cylinders or pistons 20, may be included for biasing the moveable portion 12 towards the upright, sightscreen position, such that releasing the locking mechanism causes the pistons/cylinders to raise the moveable portion into the upright, sightscreen position. The cover may include a non-moveable portion 11, with both portions 11, 12 being attached to a frame 14 mounted on wheels 16. The apparatus may be of a size such that four are required to cover a standard cricket pitch when in the pitch covering position.
Patent GB-2453979-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling data packets for transmission in a cellular communications system
Inventor: BARRETT STEPHEN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A scheduler (105) for scheduling data packets over an air interface of a cellular communication system comprises a coherence time processor (213) which determines a coherence time for a user equipment (101, 103) . A scheduling unit (205) then schedules at least a first data packet for the user equipment (101, 103) in response to the coherence time. In some embodiments, the system may use a retransmission scheme and a scheduling which depends on a time varying propagation characteristic. In such embodiments, an available delay may be allocated to retransmissions or propagation dependent scheduling dependent on the coherence time. The scheduler may e.g. be implemented in a base station. The coherence time reflects a speed or rate of change of the channel quality and is calculated form CQI measurements reported from user equipment. Coherence time may also be determined in response to or represented by a speed of a user equipment.
Patent GB-2455763-A (GB)
Title: Method and arrangement for adding targeted advertising data to messages
Inventor: AHOPELTO TIMO
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a solution for adding advertisement information to a message, e.g. a SMS, Email or MMS message. The solution comprises a server and a database. The database includes a pre-defined set of advertising data items and a predefined set of profile items which are charaterisations or identifications of a person, group or organization. The server selects one profile item on the basis of transmission control data, e.g a phone number or IP destination address, associated with the message. The server selects an advertisement data item on the basis of the selected profile item and adds the selected advertisement item to the message. Profiling of e.g. recipients associated with different instances of transmission control data has been done in advance and the results are stored in the database in the form of the profile items. Therefore, the amount of work related to selection of an appropriate advertisement item for a certain message is reduced.
Patent GB-2454362-A (GB)
Title: Programmable high-resolution phase delay
Inventor: HARRES DANIEL N
IPC: H03L7/081
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A programmable delay lock loop system provides a delayed output signal (106, fig. 1) having a programmed delay relative to an input signal (102, fig.1). A phase detector (108, fig.1) provides a phase delay signal indicative of an actual phase difference between the input signal and the delayed output signal. An accumulator (116, fig.1) provides a delay control signal 118 as a function of a difference between a commanded delay (112, fig.1) and the actual phase difference. A programmable phase delay circuit (fig.3) includes an input frequency doubler 302. The circuit is configured to generate a ramp signal 303 based upon the output of the input frequency doubler, and to adjust the DC bias of the ramp signal in response to the delay control signal 118. The ramp signal 303 is compared with a threshold level (502, fig.5) in comparator 314. The output of the comparator is pulse signal 315 whose pulse width depends on the bias of the ramp signal 303 (figs. 5 and 6). The output of the comparator is used to clock a latch 316 which produces the delayed output signal 106 (figs.3, 5 and 6). The circuit may find use in an optical phase domain reflectometer (OPDR) in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or other aerospace settings.
Patent GB-2452217-A (GB)
Title: Power generation system for an aircraft using a fuel cell
Inventor: MARCONI PATRICK
IPC: B64D41/00
Filed: 2007-06-26
Abstract: A fuel cell (10) has a compressed air inlet for compressed air supplied by a compressor (20) and a fuel inlet, and produces continuous electrical power. A turbine (30) receives a flow of gas under pressure from the fuel cell and is mechanically coupled to the first compressor to drive the latter. A second compressor (46) of a circuit for supplying the cabin (40) of the aircraft with pressurized air at flying speeds is mechanically coupled to one shaft of the turbine. An electrical machine (50) may be coupled to the same shaft as the one used to drive the compressor (46), it being possible for the electrical machine to operate as a generator or as an electric motor.
Patent GB-2456914-A (GB)
Title: Network management involving cross-checking identified possible root causes of events in different data subsets of events
Inventor: LIDSTROEM MATTIAS
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2009-01-30
Abstract: A device retrieves a first subset (340) of events (e.g. dropped sessions, resource reservation failures, loss of radio bearers etc.) from stored data associated with a network (e.g. node details, traffic details etc.), and determines (330) one or more discriminating features (e.g. node type, network type, service type etc.) of the first subset of events using a feature selection method (e.g. mutual information, information gain, principal feature analysis etc.). The device also retrieves one or more additional stored subsets (350) of events, different than the first subset of events, from the data associated with the network, and cross-checks (310) for the presence of the discriminating feature(s) in the additional subset(s) of events. The device then detects (320) a feature that is a root cause of a problem in the network based on the cross-checked discriminating feature(s).