Inventors list |
Assignees list |
Classification tree browser |
Top 100 Inventors |
Top 100 Assignees |
Britton
Adrian Britton, Worcestershire GB
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090231180 | Method for detecting a target - A method of detecting a target in a scene comprises the steps of generating a comparison of the value of data elements in first and second data sets, the data elements corresponding to returns from the same part of the scene and setting a detection threshold value for the comparison so as to detect targets entering said that part of scene The method provides improved target detection in the presence of clutter. | 09-17-2009 |
Ahren Britton, Vancouver CA
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120031849 | AERATED REACTOR APPARATUS AND METHODS - A reaction tank useful for precipitating struvite from aqueous solutions such as wastewater comprises an aeration system. The aeration system includes air diffusers in the reaction tank. The air diffusers are located at a level below an outlet of the reaction tank. The airflow control mechanism comprises means for automatically controlling the flow of the stripping gas from the diffusers. The airflow control mechanism may be configured to automatically control the flow of stripping gas in response to a signal from a sensor measuring the pH of the aqueous solution the alkalinity of the aqueous solution or the concentration of dissolved carbon dioxide in the aqueous solution. | 02-09-2012 |
Ahren T. Britton, Vancouver CA
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080257826 | Fluidized Bed Wastewater Treatment - A fluidized bed reactor ( | 10-23-2008 |
Ahren Thomas Britton, Vancouver CA
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100047134 | FLUIDIZED BED WASTEWATER TREATMENT APPARATUS - A fluidized bed reactor for removing phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater has a column comprising a number of sections. The diameter of the column changes stepwise between the sections. A flow velocity in excess of 100 cm/min is maintained in a lowermost one of the sections and lower flow velocities are maintained in subsequent sections. A struvite supersaturation ratio is controlled in part by recycling wastewater from an outlet of the column. Struvite pellets are removed periodically from the bottom of the column. | 02-25-2010 |
Charles Jonathan Britton, Gloucestershire GB
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110287197 | CONTAINERS - The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of making a container having a body and a rim defining an opening for the container, the opening being capable of being closed by a push-on lid, the container being made of a material which is susceptible to deformation when heated. In other aspects, the invention also provides a container and an apparatus for making a container. | 11-24-2011 |
Claire Britton, Cardiff GB
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110158884 | Preparation Of Organohalosilanes and Halosilanes - A semi-continuous process for producing organohalosilanes or halosilanes in a fluidised bed reactor, from silicon-containing contact mass, comprising removing silicon-containing contact mass that has been used in said reactor by: (i) elutriation in an unreacted organohalide or hydrogen halide stream and/or an organohalosilane or halosilane product stream and (ii) direct removal using gravitational or pressure differential methods and returning removed silicon-containing contact mass to the fluidised bed reactor and/or fresh silicon-containing contact mass. When used for producing organohalosilanes (e.g. alkylhalosilanes) the silicon-containing contact mass may contain catalysts and promoters in addition to silicon. | 06-30-2011 |
Daniel W. Britton, Calgary CA
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090026817 | BODY RECEPTACLE FOR A WHEELED FRAME - A body receptacle for a wheeled frame allows for the transport of babies in a bicycle trailer. The body receptacle has a flexible mat that is brought into the intended transport form with the help of tensioning devices. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20100244517 | CHILD RESTRAINT SAFETY DEVICE - An apparatus for securing the head and/or torso of a child by way of a belt securing system is provided. Adjustable head and torso supporting portions can be attached to the seat of a lightweight vehicle, such as a bike trailer, or an airplane. | 09-30-2010 |
David Thomas Britton, Cape Town ZA
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090004832 | Thick Film Semiconducting Inks - A method of producing a printable composition comprises mixing a quantity of particulate semiconductor material with a quantity of a binder. The semiconductor material is typically nanoparticulate silicon with a particle size in the range from 5 nanometres to 10 microns. The binder is a self-polymerising material comprising a natural oil, or a derivative or synthetic analogue thereof. Preferably the binder comprises a natural polymer formed by auto-polymerisation of a precursor consisting of a natural oil, or its derivatives including pure unsaturated fatty acids, mono- and di-glycerides, or methyl and ethyl esters of the corresponding fatty acids. The method may include applying the printable composition to a substrate, in single or multiple layers, and allowing the printable composition to cure to define the component or conductor on the substrate. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090092855 | Doping of particulate semiconductor materials - The invention relates to a method of doping semiconductor material. Essentially, the method comprises mixing a quantity of particulate semiconductor material with an ionic salt or a preparation of ionic salts. Preferably, the particulate semiconductor material comprises nanoparticles with a size in the range 1 nm to 100 μm. Most preferably, the particle size is in the range from 50 nm to 500 nm. Preferred semiconductor materials are intrinsic and metallurgical grade silicon. The invention extends to a printable composition comprising the doped semiconductor material as well as a binder and a solvent. The invention also extends to a semiconductor device formed from layers of the printable composition having p and n type properties. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20100148144 | SEMICONDUCTING NANOPARTICLES WITH SURFACE MODIFICATION - The invention relates to semiconducting nanoparticles. The nanoparticles of the invention comprise a single element or a compound of elements in one or more of groups II, III, IV, V, VI. The nanoparticles have a size in the range of 1 nm to 500 nm, and comprise from 0.1 to 20 atomic percent of oxygen or hydrogen. The nanoparticles are typically formed by comminution of bulk high purity silicon. One application of the nanoparticles is in the preparation of inks which can be used to define active layers or structures of semiconductor devices by simple printing methods. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110080452 | Inkjet Printing of Nanoparticulate Functional Inks - Apparatus for depositing ink on a substrate includes a nozzle defining an outlet for the ink, with at least a portion of the nozzle being electrically conductive. A first voltage source applies a first potential to the outlet nozzle. One or more auxiliary electrodes are located adjacent the outlet nozzle, and a second voltage source applies a second potential to the auxiliary electrodes. The apparatus includes a piezo-electric or thermal actuator for expelling ink from the nozzle towards a target zone on a substrate, the ink comprising a liquid vehicle and pigment particles dispersed in the vehicle. At least the pigment particles are electrically charged, typically due to the applied potentials. In one embodiment, an auxiliary electrode is disposed coaxially around the electrode formed by the nozzle. In another embodiment, an auxiliary electrode located beyond the nozzle, on a common axis with the electrode formed by the nozzle. The configuration of the nozzle, the auxiliary electrodes, and the values of the first and second potentials are selected to cause pigment particles to be concentrated in the target zone, so that a quantity of the pigment particles is deposited in the target zone having a higher concentration than the concentration of the pigment particles in the ink. The invention extends to a method of depositing ink on a substrate. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20120018551 | Method of Producing Stable Oxygen Terminated Semiconducting Nanoparticles - A method is provided of producing inorganic semiconducting nanoparticles having a stable surface. The method comprises providing an inorganic bulk semiconductor material, such as silicon or germanium, and milling the bulk semiconductor material in the presence of a selected reducing agent. The reducing agent acts to chemically reduce oxides of one or more component elements of the semiconductor material, or prevent the formation of such oxides by being preferentially oxidised, thereby to provide semiconducting nanoparticles having a stable surface which allows electrical contact between the nanoparticles. The milling may take place in a mill in which the milling media and/or one or more components of the mill comprise the selected reducing agent. For example, the milling can be carried out in a high energy mill with a hammer action in which a pestle of the mill, a mortar of the mill, or both are composed of the selected reducing agent, or a low energy, stirred media mill, such as a ball mill, a rod mill or similar, in which the milling media, a lining of the mill, or both are composed of the reducing agent. The milling media or mill are typically composed of a metal selected from the group comprising iron, chromium, cobalt, nickel, tin, titanium, tungsten, vanadium, and aluminium, or an alloy containing one or more of said metals. In another embodiment of the method, the selected reducing agent comprises a liquid contained in the mill during milling of the bulk semiconductor material. The liquid is typically an acidic solution containing any of hydrochloric, sulphuric, nitric, acetic, formic, or carbonic acid, or a mixture thereof. The invention extends to a mill for carrying out the method. | 01-26-2012 |
Gordon Britton, Grand Bend CA
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090293418 | Foundation Bolt Tensioner - A tensioner for tensioning foundation bolts generally used in securing large utility towers is provided. The tensioner generally comprises a hollow outer body through which the foundation bolt can extend. The lower end of the body, which is adapted to abut onto the foundation surface from which the bolt extends, is provided with an opening allowing access to a foundation nut threaded onto the foundation bolt. The upper end of the outer body slidingly receives therein an inner body with which it defines an annular hydraulic piston, the inner body being configured with a seat portion for receiving and engaging a split nut mounted to the foundation bolt. Upon providing hydraulic fluid to the tensioner, the hydraulic piston urges the split nut, engaged to the foundation bolt, upwardly, thereby tensioning the foundation bolt. The load in the bolt is then maintained by threading down the foundation nut until it abuts onto the foundation surface. | 12-03-2009 |
Mark Britton, Ontario CA
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090205297 | GAS/LIQUID SEPARATOR - A gas/liquid separator in which separation performance for fluid into gas and liquid is enhanced is provided. | 08-20-2009 |
Paul Stewart Britton, Sydney AU
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080300933 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING STRATEGIC SOURCING AND VENDOR MANAGEMENT - A system and method for facilitating consistent management of a repeatable procurement process within an organization is disclosed. The system enables various members of the organization to follow a set of defined core processes to engage stakeholders by understanding the stakeholder's business and building a trusted advisor relationship. Further, the core processes define an analysis stage that includes an opportunity assessment, development of a strategic plan, development of a commodity profile, and finalizing a sourcing plan. Sourcing includes obtaining sponsorship, assembling a sourcing team, selecting suppliers for an RFP, and selecting a supplier based on a proposal. The core process for performing negotiations and contracting includes developing a negotiation strategy, performing the negotiation, selecting suppliers, and obtaining funding. | 12-04-2008 |
Phillip Britton, Northampton GB
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110089309 | SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a suspension system for a vehicle seat. The system comprises a top portion ( | 04-21-2011 |
Robin Nicholas Britton, Stoke On Trent GB
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100087556 | COATED PARTICULATE EXPANDABLE POLYLACTIC ACID - The present invention relates to a particulate expandable polylactic acid which functions as a starting material for producing foamed moulded products. The present particulate expandable polylactic acid is provided with a coating so as to improve the fusion properties. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a particulate expandable polylactic acid as well as to a method for producing a foamed moulded product and to the moulded product obtained thereby. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100098928 | Polymer Mixture, A Method For Producing An Extruded Product, Methods For Producing A Starting Material For A Foamed Moulded Product And Methods For Producing A Foamed Moulded Product, The Products Obtained With Said Methods And Applications Thereof - The present invention relates to a polymer mixture comprising polylactic acid. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing an extruded product and the extruded product obtained therewith. The present invention furthermore relates to methods for producing a starting material for a foamed moulded product and the starting material obtained therewith. The present invention moreover relates to methods for producing a foamed moulded product and the moulded product obtained therewith. The present invention also relates to applications of these products. | 04-22-2010 |
Ron W. Britton, Naramata CA
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090277495 | CONCENTRATED PV SOLAR POWER STACK SYSTEM - The concentrated PV solar power stack system includes a solar concentration assembly, HC sunlight transmission light pipe and a LEC stack assembly holding a plurality of light-to-electricity conversion (LEC) cells inside a compact weatherproofed housing enclosure. Each single LEC cell includes one LD panel having one light-emitting side and one PV solar panel adjoining the said LD panel; alternatively, a double-sided LD panel capable of emitting solar radiation evenly on both sides and two adjoining PV panels on each of the outer side of the said LD panel form a double LEC cell. A spectral & thermal conditioning system of the HC solar radiation beam represented by a combination of spectral cooling and heat sink devices reduces the thermal load in the LEC stack assembly and also improves the its light-to-electricity conversion rate. | 11-12-2009 |
Simon A. Britton, Gloucestershire GB
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090218069 | Apparatus and Method for Moulding Battery Group Straps - This invention relates to apparatus and methods for moulding battery group straps. Moulding apparatus, generally indicated at ( | 09-03-2009 |