Hills, GB
Andrew Hills, Gloucestershire GB
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20090121835 | Communications Device, Apparatus and System - A wireless near-field communications device is disclosed which comprises a first and a second near-field inductive coupling member, each of said first and second coupling member arranged to have a different coupling configuration from each other. | 05-14-2009 |
Andy Hills, St. Neots GB
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20150204754 | Transportable Hose-Test Containers, Systems And Methods - A transportable test system having a control room module, a first IMR test module, and a second IMR test module. The test modules may have fasteners that permit assembly into a unitary package of predetermined overall dimension (i.e. size and shape) such as a standard shipping container dimension. A first IMR test module may have a clean fluid provider and/or supply reservoir, and a second IMR test module may have a used fluid collector and/or collection reservoir. The system may include pressurization, hose restraint, fluid containment, module stabilization/mobilization, lifting, cleaning, and control subsystems. | 07-23-2015 |
Andy Hills, Eynesbury GB
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20140345738 | HOSE BURST SUPPRESSION SLEEVE SYSTEM - A protective suppression system including one or more sleeves of expansion coil of energy-absorbing material wrapped around a hose and a blanket which can be wrapped loosely around the wrapped hose. The longitudinal edges of the blanket fasten together to form a protective cylindrical tube, and can be joined end-to-end with one or more additional blankets to extend the protective tube to a desired total length. The system thus can provide improved safety to personnel and the environment by shielding a hose under pressure to suppress bursts, block leaks and by redirecting or channeling test fluids and cleaning fluids. | 11-27-2014 |
Andy Hills, Shepperton GB
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20080204517 | Multi-Nozzle Liquid Droplet Ejecting Head, a Writing Instrument Comprising Such a Head, and a Method of Ejecting Liquid Droplets From Same - A liquid droplet ejecting head designed to be mounted in a liquid ejecting instrument that includes ejection nozzles through which droplets are to be ejected from the head, and actuating chambers, each actuating chamber having at least one inlet to be in fluidic connection with a liquid reservoir for providing liquid to the actuating chamber. The ejecting head also includes at least one actuating unit suitable for creating a pulse wave in the liquid contained when activated by energy received from a control device and at least one outlet portion in fluidic connection with at least one ejection nozzle. | 08-28-2008 |
Barry Hills, Kent GB
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20120262338 | PROXIMITY MONITORING - Presented is a proximity monitoring apparatus and method. The apparatus comprises: a transmitter adapted to transmit a electromagnetic signal in a periodic time slot defined with reference to a master clock signal; and a detector adapted to receive the electromagnetic signal transmitted by the transmitter, to determine the period of the received electromagnetic signal, and to determine that the received electromagnetic signal was transmitted by the transmitter of the proximity monitoring apparatus if the determined period is within a predetermined range of values | 10-18-2012 |
Brian Philip Hills, Norwich GB
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20090128272 | HALBACH MAGNET ARRAY FOR NMR INVESTIGATIONS - A magnet array for use with NMR signal acquisition apparatus uses rod-shaped magnets located at the corners of a square. The square lies in the (x-y) plane of a three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system and the long axes of the magnets extend generally along the z-direction such that the polarisation vectors of the magnets lie substantially in the x-y plane. The magnets are arranged to create a substantially uniform magnetic field B | 05-21-2009 |
Chistopher D. Hills, Glenrothes GB
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20130057445 | LOW SIDELOBE REFLECTOR ANTENNA - A front feed reflector antenna with a dish reflector has a reflector focal length to reflector diameter ratio of less than 0.25. A wave guide is coupled to a proximal end of the dish reflector, projecting into the dish reflector along a longitudinal axis. A dielectric block is coupled to a distal end of the waveguide and a sub-reflector is coupled to a distal end of the dielectric block. A shield is coupled to the periphery of the dish reflector. The sub-reflector diameter is dimensioned to be 2.5 wavelengths or more of a desired operating frequency. | 03-07-2013 |
Chris Hills, Glenrothes GB
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20090021442 | Self-Supporting Unitary Feed Assembly - A feed assembly for a reflector antenna having a unitary portion of dielectric material, a proximal end of the unitary portion configured for connection with the reflector antenna. The unitary portion having a waveguide portion extending between the proximal end and a sub reflector support having a sub reflector surface at a distal end. The waveguide portion and the sub reflector surface covered with an RF reflective material. The unitary portion may be cost effectively formed via, for example injection molding and or machining. Alternatively, the feed assembly may be formed as a horn feed, without a sub reflector. | 01-22-2009 |
20100079353 | ENCLOSED REFLECTOR ANTENNA MOUNT - A reflector antenna mount for a reflector antenna with a primary mount coupled to a support arm. The primary mount rotatable in a first axis relative to the support arm. A secondary mount coupled to the primary mount; the secondary mount pivotable in a second axis relative to the primary mount. The reflector antenna coupled to a front side of the secondary mount; an electronics enclosure of the reflector antenna positioned on a back side of the secondary mount, the electronics enclosure coupled to the reflector antenna. A dielectric enclosure provided with a front face and a side surface coupled to the primary mount. The front face spaced away from the reflector antenna, outside of a range of motion of the directional antenna in the second axis. | 04-01-2010 |
20110074652 | Method and Apparatus for Fine Polarization Reflector Antenna Adjustment - A polarization adjustment assembly for a reflector antenna is provided with a radio bracket with a mounting flange. The mounting flange is coupled to a hub provided with a stop portion. Fasteners couple the radio bracket to the hub via slots in the mounting flange, rotatable with respect to the hub within the extents of the slots. An adjustment bolt passes through a boss coupled to the mounting flange. The adjustment bolt abuts the stop portion, whereby longitudinal displacement of the adjustment bolt with respect to the boss rotates the radio bracket with respect to the hub. Alternatively, the positions of the boss and stop portion on the mounting flange and hub may be exchanged. | 03-31-2011 |
20120287007 | Method and Apparatus for Reflector Antenna with Vertex Region Scatter Compensation - A method and apparatus for enhancing the electrical performance of a reflector antenna. A boom disc mounted upon a feed waveguide supporting a subreflector is dimensioned and positioned for reflection cancellation against the reflected components from the reflector vertex region in the direction of edge illumination half angle T. A dielectric sleeve or RF absorbing material may be placed between the vertex region and the boom disc. | 11-15-2012 |
20130002515 | Radome Attachment Band Clamp - A band clamp for coupling a radome to a distal end of a reflector dish for improving the front to back ratio of a reflector antenna, is provided with an inward projecting proximal lip and an inward projecting distal lip. The distal lip is dimensioned with an inner diameter equal to or less than a reflector aperture of the reflector dish. The proximal lip may be provided with an inward bias dimensioned to engage the reflector dish in an interference fit and/or turnback region dimensioned to engage an outer surface of a signal area of the reflector dish in an interference fit. A variety of different configurations of protruding portions extending from the band clamp may be applied to further improve electrical performance. | 01-03-2013 |
Chris Hills, Fife GB
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20110140983 | Reflector Antenna Radome Attachment Band Clamp - A band clamp for coupling a radome to a distal end of a reflector dish for improving the front to back ratio of a reflector antenna, the band clamp provided with an inward projecting proximal lip and an inward projecting distal lip. The distal lip dimensioned with an inner diameter equal to or less than a reflector aperture of the reflector dish. The proximal lip provided with a turnback region dimensioned to engage an outer surface of a signal area of the reflector dish in an interference fit. A width of the band clamp may be dimensioned, for example, between 0.8 and 1.5 wavelengths of an operating frequency. | 06-16-2011 |
Christopher Hills, Bracknell GB
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20130218437 | GAS TURBINE SEQUENCING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method to develop a software based sequencer for a turbine including: selecting a general purpose sequencer software module having standardized software for sequencing turbines through defined states of operation; selecting options from predefined settings presented by the sequencer software module, wherein the selected options define operational events of the turbine which trigger the sequencer to transition the turbine from one of the defined states to the next defined state, and using the general purpose sequencer software configured with the selected options for the settings. | 08-22-2013 |
Christopher D. Hills, Glenrothes GB
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20130057444 | CONTROLLED ILLUMINATION DIELECTRIC CONE RADIATOR FOR REFLECTOR ANTENNA - A dielectric cone radiator sub-reflector assembly for a reflector antenna with a waveguide supported sub-reflector is provided as a unitary dielectric block with a sub-reflector at a distal end. A waveguide transition portion of the dielectric block is dimensioned for coupling to an end of the waveguide. A dielectric radiator portion is provided between the waveguide transition portion and a sub-reflector support portion. An outer diameter of the dielectric radiator portion is provided with a plurality of radial inward grooves and a minimum diameter of the dielectric radiator portion is greater than ⅗ of a sub-reflector diameter of the sub-reflector support surface. | 03-07-2013 |
20130120089 | Antenna Adapter - An antenna adapter, for an antenna with a recessed adapter seat with a feed bore is provided as a base with a feed aperture, the base dimensioned to seat within the adapter seat, the feed aperture aligned coaxial with the feed bore. The base may be provided with interlock cavities dimensioned to receive retaining elements of the adapter seat as the base is inserted into the adapter seat, retaining the base within the adapter seat. The base may include a coupler cavity, coupling the feed aperture to two or more output ports. The coupler cavity may have sidewall slots. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120205 | FLAT PANEL ARRAY ANTENNA - A panel array antenna has a waveguide network coupling an input feed to a plurality of primary coupling cavities. Each of the primary coupling cavities is provided with four output ports, each of the output ports coupled to a horn radiator. The waveguide network is provided on a second side of an input layer and a first side of a first intermediate layer. The primary coupling cavities are provided on a second side of the first intermediate layer and the output ports provided on a first side of an output layer, each of the output ports in communication with one of the horn radiators. The horn radiators are provided as an array of horn radiators on a second side of the output layer. Additional layers, such as a second intermediate layer and/or slot layer, may also be applied, for example to further simplify the waveguide network and/or rotate the polarization. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120206 | Modular Feed Network - A modular feed network is provided with a segment base provided with a feed aperture, a corner cavity at each corner and a tap cavity at a mid-section of each of two opposite sides. A segment top is provided with a plurality of output ports. The segment top is dimensioned to seat upon the segment base to form a segment pair. the segment base provided with a plurality of waveguides between cavities of the segment base. The modular feed network is configurable via a range of feed, bypass and/or power divider taps seated in the apertures and/or cavities to form a waveguide network of varied numbers of output ports by routing across one or more of the segment tops. For example, the modular feed network may comprise 1, 4 or 16 of the segment bases retained side to side. | 05-16-2013 |
20140254976 | TWIST SEPTUM POLARIZATION ROTATOR - A waveguide polarization rotator is provided as unitary body with a first bore; a diametral first septum of the unitary body extending between sidewalls of the first bore. The first septum is twisted between a first end of the first septum and a second end of the first septum. The waveguide polarization rotator may be further provided in a matrix configuration with a plurality of second bores each with a diametral second septum of the unitary body extending between sidewalls of the second bores; a longitudinal axis of the first bore and each of the second bores parallel to one another. The waveguide polarization rotator may be manufactured via injection molding, casting or the like. | 09-11-2014 |
20140266943 | ANTENNA ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A polarization adjustment assembly for a reflector antenna is provided with a radio bracket with a mounting flange. The mounting flange is coupled to a hub provided with a stop portion. Fasteners couple the radio bracket to the hub via slots in the mounting flange, rotatable with respect to the hub within the extents of the slots. An adjustment bolt passes through a boss coupled to the mounting flange. The adjustment bolt abuts the stop portion, whereby longitudinal displacement of the adjustment bolt with respect to the boss rotates the radio bracket with respect to the hub. Alternatively, the positions of the boss and stop portion on the mounting flange and hub may be exchanged. | 09-18-2014 |
Colin Douglas Hills, Kent GB
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20090104349 | PRODUCTION OF SECONDARY AGGREGATES - Secondary aggregates are prepared from inert waste fines, from, for example, quarrying and combustion processes, using a combination of accelerated carbonation and tumbling, such that aggregate particles composed of successive layers of solid carbonate-based reaction products form a hard aggregate suitable for use in concrete. The process may carried out by loading the starting materials, and if necessary, water into a cylindrical drum that is rotatable about its horizontal axis, and the interior is charged with a carbon dioxide atmosphere, or mounted within a larger vessel that holds a carbon dioxide atmosphere. Aggregates are formed as coatings on core particles as tumbling proceeds, and the coatings are hardened by in situ formation of carbonates by reaction with the carbon dioxide. | 04-23-2009 |
Jeremy Hills, St Neots GB
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20150109358 | ELECTRONIC DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention relates to electronic reading devices, a display driver, a method of driving a display and a method of reducing degradation of a pixel value in a display driven to display a target image. A target image is received, and a pixel influence value for each of the pixels in the target image is determined. A compensation image is generated using the pixel influence value for each of the pixels in the target image, where the compensation image comprising pixel compensation value data for a plurality of pixels in the compensation image, and where the pixel compensation value data representing a colour for a pixel in the compensation image. A display compensation drive signal is then generated using the compensation image and the display driven using the display compensation drive signal to display the compensation image to reduce the degradation in a pixel value. | 04-23-2015 |
20150161946 | DISPLAY SYSTEMS - We describe a method of reducing artefacts in an image displayed by an active matrix electro-optic display and display driver, the electro-optic display driver comprising a plurality of active matrix pixel drivers each driving a respective pixel of the electro-optic display, each active matrix pixel driver having an associated storage capacitor coupled to a common backplane connection of the display driver, pixels of the electro-optic display having a common pixel electrode, the method comprising: driving the electro-optic display with a null frame during a power-down procedure of the display. | 06-11-2015 |
Laura A. Hills, Lisburn GB
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20140051591 | MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR CANCER - Methods and compositions are provided for the identification of a molecular diagnostic test for cancer. The test defines a novel DNA damage repair deficient molecular subtype and enables classification of a patient within this subtype. The present invention can be used to determine whether patients with cancer are clinically responsive or non-responsive to a therapeutic regimen prior to administration of any chemotherapy. This test may be used in different cancer types and with different drugs that directly or indirectly affect DNA damage or repair, such as many of the standard cytotoxic chemotherapeutic drugs currently in use. In particular, the present invention is directed to the use of certain combinations of predictive markers, wherein the expression of the predictive markers correlates with responsiveness or non-responsiveness to a therapeutic regimen. | 02-20-2014 |
Martin Hills, Idstein GB
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20110195840 | Herbicide combination - The present invention relates to a herbicide combination comprising components (A) and (B), where | 08-11-2011 |
Martin Jeffrey Hills, Idstein GB
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20100298144 | HERBICIDAL COMBINATION - The present invention relates to a herbicide combination comprising components (A) and (B) where (A) is one or more herbicides from the group consisting of 2-iodo-N-[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)carbamoyl]benzenesulfonamide and compounds of the general formula (I) | 11-25-2010 |
Matthew Hills, Barnstaple Devon GB
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20150192230 | Compressible Coupling - A coupling for attaching to art end of a tube, pipe, conduit or other round solid or hollow section comprises an inner body section (A) having an interior bore ( | 07-09-2015 |
Matthew Hills, Barnstaple GB
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20130299730 | VALVE SEAT FOR A BALL VALVE - A valve seat ( | 11-14-2013 |
Matthew Paul Hills, Stafford, Staffordshire GB
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20150330938 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING GAS CONCENTRATION - A probe incorporates a sensor for measuring a concentration of a gas in solution in a fluid medium. The sensor ( | 11-19-2015 |
Matthew Paul Hills, Cambridgeshire GB
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20090127133 | Apparatus and Method for Measuring Hydrogen Concentration in Molten Metals - The present invention concerns a probe for measuring hydrogen concentration in molten metals comprising a probe body and a hydrogen sensor. The sensor structure is based on a sensor body having a wall within which a sealed cavity is defined. The cavity contains a solid reference material for generating a reference partial pressure of hydrogen within the cavity. At least a portion of the wall of the cavity is formed from a solid electrolyte material carrying a measurement electrode on a surface of the solid electrolyte outside the cavity and a reference electrode on a surface of the solid electrolyte within the cavity, exposed to the reference partial pressure of hydrogen. An electrical conductor extends from the reference electrode through the wall of the cavity to an external surface of the sensor body. The probe body comprises a chamber for receiving the sensor and a reference-signal connection for connecting to the electrical conductor when the sensor is received in the chamber. | 05-21-2009 |
20090139876 | Apparatus and Method for Measuring Hydrogen Concentration - The subject invention pertains to an apparatus for measuring hydrogen concentration, wherein the apparatus comprises a sensor comprising a sensor wall enclosing a cavity containing a metal/hydrogen reference. A portion of the wall is formed of a proton-conducting solid electrolyte, connected to a reference electrode on its surface within the cavity and a measurement electrode on its surface outside the cavity. The apparatus comprises a hygroscopic material in the region of the sensor, to enable rehydration of the sensor following hydrogen concentration measurements. | 06-04-2009 |
Matthew Paul Hills, Stafford GB
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20120006097 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING GAS CONCENTRATION - The method and apparatus are intended for monitoring the concentration of a gas in a fluid medium, such as in a liquid or gas medium. In a probe for measuring the temperature and gas concentration in the fluid medium, a gas concentration sensor comprising first and second electrodes is supported at a probe end of a tubular support. The probe end, in use, contacts the fluid medium. A thermocouple comprising a thermocouple junction and two thermocouple wires extends within the tubular support and the first electrode of the gas concentration sensor is electrically connected to the thermocouple. In the method for monitoring gas concentration, the gas concentration is measured by monitoring a voltage between at least one of the thermocouple wires and the second electrode. | 01-12-2012 |
Matthew Paul Hills, Cambridge GB
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20120114939 | Ceramic Component and Fabrication Method - The subject invention pertains to a method for fabricating a ceramic component by encircling a core with an unsintered or partially-sintered ceramic sheath and sintering the sheath such that it shrinks towards or into contact with the core. In preferred embodiments the core may be electrically-conducting or heat conducting and surrounded by an insulating ceramic sheath. The subject invention also concerns a ceramic component. | 05-10-2012 |
20120279860 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING HYDROGEN CONCENTRATION IN MOLTEN METALS - The invention concerns a probe for measuring hydrogen comprising a probe body and a hydrogen sensor. The sensor body has a wall within which a sealed cavity is defined. The cavity contains a solid reference material for generating a reference partial pressure of hydrogen within the cavity. At least a portion of the wall of the cavity is formed from a solid electrolyte material carrying a measurement electrode on a surface of the solid electrolyte outside the cavity and a reference electrode on a surface of the solid electrolyte within the cavity, exposed to the reference partial pressure of hydrogen. An electrical conductor extends from the reference electrode through the wall of the cavity to an external surface of the sensor body. The probe body comprises a chamber for receiving the sensor and a reference-signal connection for connecting to the electrical conductor when the sensor is received in the chamber. | 11-08-2012 |
Peter Hills, Berkshire GB
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20100119044 | TEST SHOE AND TEST SHOE SYSTEM - Provided is a test shoe for testing electrical connections in a main distribution board of the telecommunications industry. This test shoe has a housing, a baseplate connected to the housing and contact elements arranged in the baseplate, and at least two contact elements of the test shoe are electrically connected to one another within the housing in such a way that they form a loopback. Also provided is a test shoe arrangement with a test shoe having the features presented above. | 05-13-2010 |
Simon John Hills, Staffordshire GB
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20080290003 | Product flow control apparatus for sorting - A product flow control apparatus for use in sorting of products, and particularly relatively small products. The apparatus includes a reservoir of products to be sorted, a flow-rate control passage at which a flow restrictor limits the flow rate of products passing to a slide before imaging by a product viewer and sorting by ejector. A flow valve operates to provide products to a flow-rate control passage at a flow rate at which the product viewer and the ejector can operate. | 11-27-2008 |