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Patent GB-2399405-A (GB)
Title: Enhancement of heat transfer
Inventor: WALKER DONALD
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A member having an internal channel communicating coolant is delimited by sidewalls comprising a first sidewall 16 or 17 having ribs 47 extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the channel and a second wall 4a or 6a adjacent the first sidewall 16 or 17 and has roughness elements (figs 5 and 6) distributed over it which are lower in height than the ribs 47. The longitudinal and transverse dimensions of the roughness element maybe equal to the height of the roughness elements. The roughness elements maybe spaced apart in both directions at least twice the dimensions of the longitudinal and transverse dimensions, may have a shape of a cylinder, cone, pyramid or rectangular parallelepiped, and maybe arranged in regular, irregular or random two dimensional arrays. The ribs 47 maybe skewed at angles between 30 and 60 degrees with respect to the longitudinal direction, maybe arcuate or sinuous, maybe equally spaced along the channel, or maybe staggered on one wall relative to the opposite wall. The member maybe a gas turbine blade and sidewalls 16 or 17 maybe webs extending between the second walls 4a and 6a which correspond to the convex suction side and concave pressure side of the blade (fig 2).
Patent GB-2391442-A (GB)
Title: Casting Lead
Inventor: BACKHOUSE ROBERT VINCENT
IPC: A01K95/00
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: A casting lead for use by anglers, the lead preferably having a main body (1, figure 1) and an eye 2 suitable for attaching to a fishing line. The main body may have an upper curved surface 3 and a lower plane surface 4, constituting an aerofoil. The body may be of streamline form, having an end 5 with a nose-like appearance. The main body is preferably formed from lead and the eye may be formed from steel wire. The eye may be positioned at an end of the main body opposite to the nose-like end.
Patent GB-2394119-A (GB)
Title: Transistor structures including separate anti-punchthrough layers
Inventor: PARK BYUNG-JUN
IPC: H01L29/06
Filed: 2003-03-24
Abstract: An integrated circuit transistor structure includes a gate electrode (315) on a substrate 300 and a first source/drain region (325) in the substrate adjacent to the gate electrode. An anti-punchthrough layer (340), 355, separate from the substrate, is adjacent to the source/drain region. trenches (335) are formed self aligned to the cap layer (330) formed over the gate electrode. The anti-punchthrough layer can be an electrical insulator such as an oxide formed on the sidewall of the trench. The trench is filled with a first semiconductor material 345 and a second semiconductor material 350. A spacer (360) is formed over the cap layer and a second ion implant is used to form a second more heavily doped source drain region than the first region (325). The first region provides a lightly doped source/drain region.
Patent GB-2392330-A (GB)
Title: Chromatic dispersion compensator operative over a temperature range of 0 to 60 degrees C
Inventor: OKUNO TOSHIAKI
IPC: H04B10/2525
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an optical transmission system which allows high quality transmission of signal light, and has a configuration that is suitable particularly for CWDM optical transmission. In the optical transmission system, signal channels outputted from non-temperature controlled direct modulation light sources are multiplexed by a multiplexer, transmitted through an optical fiber transmission line, and demultiplexed into a first wavelength band   GÜ  and second wavelength band   GÞ  by a demultiplexer. The signal channel group in the second wavelength band   GÞ  of which the absolute value of chromatic dispersion is large is dispersion-compensated for by a non-temperature controlled dispersion compensator, 23 . The chromatic dispersion of the signal channels in the second wavelength band   GÞ  after passing through the dispersion compensator is set to be negative over a temperature range of 0{C to 60 {C.
Patent GB-2395581-A (GB)
Title: Array-type processor
Inventor: FUJII TARO
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: The invention provides for an array-type processor in which a multiplicity of processor elements, which individually execute date processing in accordance with instruction codes that are individually set and for which the connection relation between processor elements is switch-controlled, are arranged in a matrix; and the instruction codes of the multiplicity of processor elements are successively switched by state control means which is composed of a plurality of state control units that intercommunicate to realize linked operation, the multiplicity of processor elements is divided into a plurality of element groups, and the plurality of state control units and the plurality of element groups are variably connected, whereby a plurality of small-scale state transitions can be individually controlled by the state control units, or a single large-scale state transition can be controlled through the cooperation of the plurality of state control units.
Patent GB-2394413-A (GB)
Title: Bath or shower tray
Inventor: MCLELLAN CAMERON ALEXANDER
IPC: A47K3/17
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: A bath or shower tray comprises a vacuum formed or gel coat skin <B>2</B> supported by a backing <B>3</B> formed from a mouldable, settable material such as polymer concrete or resin, the backing including a moulded recess <B>5</B> for receiving a support <B>6</B>. A support <B>6</B> with adjustable height is provided. Also provided is panel <B>7</B> which is attached to the support <B>6</B> via bracket <B>13</B> and extension strut <B>15</B>.
Patent GB-2411458-A (GB)
Title: A light board for a towed vehicle
Inventor: COOPER WAYNE JOSEPH
IPC: B60Q1/30
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A light board system 1 for a towed vehicle comprises an elongate base 2, a plurality of lamps 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 for indicating the position of the towed vehicle, and securing means 12 for securing the light board system 1 to the towed vehicle. In this embodiment, the light board system 1 is remotely operated and powered by a rechargeable battery 8. A remote controlled receiver circuit 9 contained within the light board system 1 operates the lamps 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. The remote controlled receiver circuit 9 is used to receive signal sent out from a remote wireless controller 20 positioned away from the towed vehicle.
Patent GB-2411928-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy device using the effect of air movement in response to wave action
Inventor: JOHNSON FRASER JON EDMUND
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: A wave energy device 10 comprises a heave-resistant vessel with one or more flow paths into which water is urged by wave motion. An energy extractor, for example a turbine 18, is in fluid communication with the flow path(s) and arranged to extract energy from air movement in the flow paths caused by the wave motion. The flow paths may have varying lengths, and may in communication with the atmosphere at a point beyond the energy extractor. The device may be tethered 14 to the seabed 12 or constrained in such a way that it is heave-resistant, and the surface area of water the device covers is kept low.
Patent GB-2405845-A (GB)
Title: Propulsion apparatus
Inventor: ORFORD ROBERT NICHOLAS CHARLES
IPC: A61G5/02
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: The propulsion apparatus for mounting to a wheel (or integrally formed therewith) of a vehicle, for example a wheelchair, has a first portion which can be statically attached to either a rim of the wheel or structural member which is rigidly attached to the wheel and projects therefrom. The propulsion apparatus also has a second portion, which is pivotal about the rotational axis of the wheel. Furthermore, the propulsion apparatus comprises coupling means 76-79 which are interposed between the first and second portions so that when the second portion is rotated about the axis of the wheel it causes the first portion, and therefore also the wheel, to rotate. Mounting can be by three radial members 42 moved outwardly to grip a wheel rim by toggle plates 50 actuated by a rotatable member 29. The coupling means comprises two plates 76a, interconnected by two linkage plates 77 forming a moving mechanism, and carrying roller clutch-like engagement members.
Patent GB-2412977-A (GB)
Title: Analyzing the capacity of a computer system
Inventor: RAMANATHAN KRISHNAN
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A method of analyzing the capacity of a computer system is described. The system is measured to obtain a datum population value N1. A maximum population value N2 is calculated using queuing theory modeling. The maximum population N2 is indicative of a maximum population that the system can sustain whilst satisfying a predetermined Service Level Agreement (SLA). A capacity map is then displayed to illustrate the ratio N1/N2. The capacity map shows the used and remaining capacity in relation to a given SLA.
Patent GB-2405991-A (GB)
Title: Method of calibrating a mass spectrometer
Inventor: SKILLING JOHN
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: A method of calibrating a mass spectrometer is disclosed. The times of detection of a plurality of ions having known mass to charge ratios are measured. A data set comprising known mass to charge ratios and times of ion detection is generated. A prior probability distribution function is assigned for a flexibility parameter   D  , wherein the flexibility parameter   D  is a measure of curvature of the data set. The most probable flexibility parameter   D  consistent with the data set and with the prior probability distribution function is determined. Then, the most probable curve consistent with the data set and the most probable flexibility parameter   D  is determined.
Patent GB-2418898-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid electric drive system optimising emissions from a vehicle
Inventor: LATHAM STEPHEN
IPC: B60W20/00
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: An electric drive system (700) for a vehicle comprises a combustion engine (710) for providing a primary energy source for the vehicle; an energy storage unit (760) operably coupled to the combustion engine (710) for providing additional power for the vehicle; and an engine management system for monitoring an operational mode of the combustion engine (710). The engine management system is also operably coupled to the energy storage unit (760) and arranged to provide the additional power from the energy storage unit (760) for the vehicle intermittently, to substantially avoid emissions in a non-stoichiometric operational region of the combustion engine (710). In this manner, an electric drive system is described that optimises a combustion engine solely to produce emissions within acceptable limits.
Patent GB-2423105-A (GB)
Title: Method of laying an S & C crossover of a railway track
Inventor: RATLEDGE DAVID
IPC: E01B29/02
Filed: 2005-02-12
Abstract: The method wherein the S and C crossover is comprised of rails, standard length bearers and long bearers comprises the steps of: a) building up the S and C crossover at a location remote from the installation site; b) breaking the S and C crossover down into panels; c) transporting the panels of the S and C crossover by rail to the installation site; d) lifting the panels into place at the installation site, and e) joining the panels together to form the S and C crossover and joining it to the adjacent track. When breaking the S and C crossover down into panels the rails 12 on long bearers 16 are secured in their relative positions within a panel by slave bearers 18b and the bearers 16 removed and the long bearers are secured in their relative positions after the rails and slave bearers are removed within a panel by slave rails. The breaking down of such a crossover in situ can provide the same method for removal.
Patent GB-2409226-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for removing cuttings
Inventor: TERRY JAMES B
IPC: E21B19/22
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing cuttings in a deviated borehole using drilling fluids. The apparatus includes a pipe string and a bottom hole assembly having a down hole motor and bit for drilling the borehole. The pipe string has one end attached to the bottom hole assembly and does not rotate during drilling. The apparatus and methods raise at least a portion of the pipe sting in the deviated borehole to remove cuttings from underneath the pipe sting portion.
Patent GB-2411661-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing nanopaticulates of an elemental metal for use in variable capacitors
Inventor: HUNT ANDREW TYE
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: A method of producing elemental metal nanoparticulates by heating a solution of organic-passivated metal nanoparticulates in a solvent, to a temperature sufficient to decompose the organic-passivated metal nanoparticulates and thereby release nanoparticulates of elemental metal. Preferably the nanoparticulates of elemental metal produced by this method are used in the construction of a capacitor 30. Nanoparticulates 38 of elemental metal are deposited in a matrix material 37 to form a dielectric 36.
Patent GB-2432684-A (GB)
Title: USB-to-VGA Converter
Inventor: LIU PEI CHUNG
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: A USB-to-VGA converter includes a USB controller connectable to a USB port of a computer for receiving USB based display signals from the computer, a VGA controller connectable to a display device for conveying VGA signals to the display device and a bridge connected between the USB controller and the VGA controller. The bridge receives a bus control command from the USB controller and issues a first-in-first-out control signal to the USB controller to receive the USB based display signals from the USB controller in a first-in-first-out manner. The bridge circuit converts the USB based display signals into corresponding VGA signals and forwarding the VGA signals to the VGA controller, which in turn applies the VGA signals to the display device. No display interface card is required inside the host computer for generation of the VGA signals.
Patent GB-2423373-A (GB)
Title: Illumination system and method for camera
Inventor: KIM JAE-BUM
IPC: G02B3/00
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: An illuminating system for a camera that can illuminate an area according to an angle of view of the camera for stroboscopy is provided. The illuminating system includes: a light source emitting light; and an illuminating lens arranged in an optical path of the light emitted from the light source and having a fly-eye lens surface with a plurality of lens cells thereon and an aspherical or spherical lens surface opposite to the fly-eye lens surface.
Patent GB-2434572-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense tap
Inventor: HYDE ROGER
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 2005-07-30
Abstract: A beverage dispensing tap comprising an inlet, (1a, fig 2) two flow paths (23a, 23b) leading to respective outlets, the outlets being preferably coaxially arranged, wherein one of the flow paths includes a restrictor (20, fig 2), and moveable means such as a lever for directing beverage to one or other flow path, which means is moveable by a user-operated mechanism moveable in one operating direction to direct flow to one outlet and in a second operating direction to direct flow to the other outlet.
Patent GB-2420382-A (GB)
Title: Turbine power generating system using solid fuel
Inventor: TALBOLT ROBERT EDWARD
IPC: F02C1/05
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A power generating system 10 includes a combustion chamber 16 for combustion of solid fuel material, a heat exchanger 18 associated with the combustion chamber 16 through which compressed fluid passes to be heated by combustion of the solid fuel material, a compressor 22 for compressing fluid to be heated in the heat exchanger 18, a turbine 14 which is arranged to be driven by the compressed and heated fluid to generate power, and a diverter arrangement 34, preferably in the form of a diverter valve 36, which is selectively operable to divert a proportion of the compressed fluid, desirably to the combustion chamber 16. In another diversion arrangement, a proportion of the air that has passed through the heat exchanger 18 may be diverted to the combustion chamber and a further diversion arrangement may be provided for diverting a proportion of the air from the compressor directly to the turbine. Another aspect of the invention relates to maintaining a negative pressure inside the combustion chamber, preferably by means of an induced draft fan 46. An air pressure sensor 47, combustion air fans 42, a solid fuel inlet 20, and an electric motor for driving the turbine during start-up, may be provided.
Patent GB-2420909-A (GB)
Title: Method for ltcc zero x-y shrinkage
Inventor: BLUM EMMANUEL A
IPC: H01L23/15
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: An assembly includes (i) a ceramic body (e.g., a LTCC substrate) and (ii) an inert tape coupled to at least a surface of the ceramic body. A method provides, through the inert tape coupled to the surface of the ceramic body, shrinkage constraint of at least the surface of the ceramic body. The method then uncouples the inert tape from the surface of the ceramic body by performing at least an abrasive scrubbing to the assembly.
Patent GB-2436883-A (GB)
Title: Hinged cover for wall mounted alarm unit
Inventor: MILLS NIGEL
IPC: G08B13/00
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: An alarm unit is provided for attachment to a wall surface. The alarm unit includes a back plate and a plastic outer cover. The cover is attached to the back plate by a hinge. The hinge has an orientation such that when the alarm unit is attached to a wall surface, hinged movement of the cover away from the back plate is assisted by gravity. The cover may be retained in position against the back plate by one or more screws which may be provided with a sliding cover.
Patent GB-2438015-A (GB)
Title: System and components to manage event based information on an electronic device.
Inventor: SLINN JON
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-04-08
Abstract: A system and components to manage event based information on an electronic device 1D where the information relates to an event generated by 1A and delivered through the management system 1B and a telecommunications network 1C to the electronic device 1D. The event information is packaged by 1B together with management rules for information pertaining to this event in such a way that on arrival at the electronic device 1D the event information can be managed automatically. The maintenance of knowledge of previous information and rules delivered by 1B allows linkage of event information to be maintained within 1B and packaged as part of the management rules for utilisation at 1D. The event information is ultimately displayed to the end user of the electronic device so as to notify them of the most recently known or most pertinent status of the event.
Patent GB-2430537-A (GB)
Title: Generating images by cleaning an area in combination with a stencil.
Inventor: CURTIS PAUL BENJAMIN
IPC: B05B12/20
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: Image generating apparatus includes a template stencil (10) a high pressure fluid jet washer (12) provided with a suitable applicator and nozzle member (14) which can be controlled by a suitable operator (16). A fluid supply (18) feeds fluid into the washer (12). The template (10) has formed therein one or more apertures (20) which together form one or more images. The template (10) is placed on a surface to be cleaned. The operator (16) then applies the cleaning jet (24) which passes through the apertures (20) while being stopped by the solid parts of the template (10). The generated image is in effect a cleaned pattern in the treated surface. The image can be removed by cleaning the remainder of the surface or by waiting for the surface to become evenly dirty again. The surface which is cleaned is not damaged by this process.
Patent GB-2442257-A (GB)
Title: Spatially variable pixel gain
Inventor: CHESNOKOV VYACHESLAV
IPC: H04N3/15
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: An image processing method comprises control of pixel gain which is set according to a spatially varying image transform. The transform is restricted such that individual pixel gain is determined by the application of differing ISO levels ranging from a 1st, lower ISO value A for brighter image regions, and a 2nd, higher ISO value for darker image regions. Using this spatially variable gain technique, brighter regions are reproduced without gain saturation and unwanted noise, whilst darker regions may yield more image detail due to the higher sensitivity setting applied.
Patent GB-2442532-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable child vehicle seat
Inventor: CHIVERS MARCUS
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: An inflatable child booster cushion 1 or child booster seat 1 for use with a vehicle seat is folded and stored within a housing unit 2 which may be portable [Fig. 1] or integrated into or under the vehicle seat [Fig. 4]. An electrically powered pump 3 is situated within the housing unit 2 and is used to inflate and deflate the cushion or seat. The air from the pump 3 enters the seat 1 via a small flexible tube 4 extending between the pump 3 and the front of the seat 1. The seat can be deflated by the pump 3. Excess air may also be relieved via a valve 5 at the back of seat. The seat can be provided with clips for securing it to the vehicle seat and may have seat belt adjusters. A roller may be used to extend and retract the seat from the housing.
Patent GB-2431887-A (GB)
Title: Self-propelled skate
Inventor: RAWLINGS BRYAN JOHN
IPC: A63C17/12
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A self-propelled roller skate is responsive to longitudinal movement of a wearer's leg comprises a pair of splayed swing arms 16,17 pivotally mounted at their upper ends to a sole plate 11, ground-engagement wheels 13,15 mounted to the lower end of the arms 16,17, and a one-way drive transfer band 22 between arms and wheels. A user applying weight to the sole plate 11 causes the arms 16,17 to splay outwardly unwinding the drive band 22 which in turn causes rotation of the wheel 15. A uniform drive action throughout an arm driving stroke may be achieved by the use of a variable transfer gearing such as hub spacers 40 mounted to the drive band 22.
Patent GB-2437326-A (GB)
Title: Array substrate for liquid crystal display device and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: LEE JUNG-EUN
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: An array substrate for an in-plane switching mode liquid crystal display device includes a substrate, a gate line disposed along a first direction on the substrate, a data line disposed along a second direction and crossing the gate line to define a pixel region, a thin film transistor (T) connected to the gate line and the data line, pixel electrodes (150) disposed in the pixel region and connected to the thin film transistor (T), common electrodes (152) disposed in the pixel region and alternating with the pixel electrodes, a semiconductor layer (126) underlying the data line and including a portion having a width greater than a width of the data line, and a first blocking pattern (110)comprising an opaque material and disposed under the semiconductor layer (128).
Patent GB-2446638-A (GB)
Title: Infra-red tag confirmation system
Inventor: MORRIS DAVID ANDREW
IPC: A63F9/02
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A tag confirmation system, preferably used in Laser tag or skirmish or paintball systems, or other activity involving the interaction between participants, comprises a directed infra-red emitter 3 used to shoot at other players and preferably a laser 4 to give a visual indication of a shot being fired. It also comprises a global infra-red emitter array 7 to transmit a message to all other participants in range when a "hit" is detected by the infra-red receivers 5. This message is preferably encoded to enable the other participants to identify which participant fired the infra-red beam and which participant was "hit". A visual or aural confirmation relating to the identity of both the player who fired the shot and the player that was hit can be given via an LCD screen 1 or loudspeaker 2, and may be used in a scoring system. The global infra-red emitter array 7 broadcasts an infra-red signal over a wide spatial angle to all players in the area.