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Andrew Newton, Berkshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110300197FOOD PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a food product comprising an outer portion and an inner portion, wherein the inner portion comprises myrtle and has a moisture content of from about 10% to about 25% by weight, the food product for use in oral health applications, and the use of the food product in the improvement or maintenance of oral health in an animal, preferably through the reduction or control of tartar and/or dental plaque and/or alteration of the bacterial content of dental plaque, in the oral cavity of the animal. The invention also includes the food product for use in the prevention or treatment of gingivitis in an animal. The invention also provides a method for improving or maintaining oral health in an animal.12-08-2011

Anthony Newton, Cheshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120097844Dual Source Mass Spectrometry System - In or for a dual source mass spectrometry system (04-26-2012
20120104246Dual Source Mass Spectrometry System - In or for a dual source mass spectrometer system (05-03-2012

Ben Newton, Amersham GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090191123NOVEL IMAGING AGENTS - The present invention provides a novel imaging agent suitable for the non-invasive visualization of fibrosis. A precursor for the preparation of the imaging agent is also provided by the invention, as well as a pharmaceutical composition comprising the imaging agent and a kit for the preparation of the pharmaceutical composition. In a further aspect, use of the imaging agent for in vivo imaging and in the preparation of a medicament for the diagnosis of a condition which comprises fibrosis is provided.07-30-2009
20100316565NOVEL IMAGING METHOD - The present invention relates to a method useful in facilitating the identification of fibrogenesis in a subject. The method of the invention is particularly useful when applied as part of a method to diagnose fibrogenesis of the liver. The invention also provides a compound for use in a method for identification of fibrogenesis in a subject A further aspect of the invention is a compound for use in the preparation of a medicament for use in a method for identification of fibrogenesis in a subject.12-16-2010
20120010215Treatment of bacterial diseases of the respiratory organs - The invention relates to inhalable quinolonecarboxylic acid derivative compositions for local control of diseases of the respiratory organs, in particular of lung diseases.01-12-2012
20120100072PET IMAGING OF FIBROGENESIS - The present invention relates to peptide compounds and their use for in vivo imaging using positron emission tomography (PET). More specifically, the invention relates to the use of such peptide-based compounds in a method for the in vivo imaging of liver fibrosis.04-26-2012

Patent applications by Ben Newton, Amersham GB

Ben Newton, Buckinghamshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080279765Novel Imaging Agents for Fibrosis - The present invention provides a novel imaging agent targeting the mannose-6-phosphate (M6P) receptor suitable for the non-invasive visualization of fibrosis. A method for the preparation of the imaging agent is also provided by the invention, as well as a precursor for use in said method. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the imaging agent and a kit for the preparation of the pharmaceutical composition. In a further aspect, use of the imaging agent for in vivo imaging and in the preparation of a medicament for the diagnosis of a condition in which the mannose-6-phosphate receptor is upregulated is provided.11-13-2008
20080292547Novel Imaging Agents for Fibrosis - The present invention provides a novel imaging agent suitable for the non-invasive visualization of fibrosis. A method for the preparation of the imaging agent is also provided by the invention, as well as a precursor for use in said method. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the imaging agent and a kit for the preparation of the pharmaceutical. In a further aspect, use of the imaging agent for in vivo imaging and in the preparation of a medicament for the diagnosis of a condition in which LOX is upregulated is provided.11-27-2008

Ben Newton, Chesham Bois GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090149528Cinnamic acid amides - The present invention relates to compounds, to processes for preparing them, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use in the therapy and/or prophylaxis in illnesses in people or animals, especially diseases of bacterial infection.06-11-2009

Charlotte Newton, London GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090177927DETERMINATION OF IMPACT OF A FAILURE OF A COMPONENT FOR ONE OR MORE SERVICES - A method and system for determining an impact of a failure of a component for one or more services that the component is supporting. A data feed received from a processing node includes data indicative of an identity and system status of a component running on the processing node. The system status of the component identifies whether the component has failed or is active. The one or more services is mapped into a calendar function. After determining that the component supports the one or more services, a lookup in the calendar function is performed to identify a temporal activity and a level of criticality of each service of the one or more services. An impact of the system status of the component on the one or more services is determined from analysis of the identified temporal activity and the identified level of criticality of the one or more services.07-09-2009

Christopher Newton, Weston-Super-Mare GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120120489BIREFRINGENT DIFFUSER - A birefringent diffuser includes a first optical material and a first birefringent material. The first optical material and the first birefringent material are combined to form a planar layer. The planar layer has an internal pattern of the materials presenting a substantially uniform index of refraction for incident light which is substantially normal to the planar layer and exhibiting a varying index of refraction for at least a portion of light which is trapped in guided modes.05-17-2012

Christopher Newton, Warwickshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080284369Power converters - The present invention is directed to a power converter that can be used to interface a motor 11-20-2008

Christopher Newton, Gloucestershire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120032617POWER CONVERTERS - A power converter that interfaces a motor requiring variable voltage/frequency to a supply network providing a nominally fixed voltage/frequency includes a first rectifier/inverter connected to a stator and a second rectifier/inverter. Both rectifier/inverters are interconnected by a dc link and include switching devices. A filter is connected between the second rectifier/inverter and the network. A first controller for the first rectifier/inverter uses a dc link voltage demand signal indicative of a desired dc link voltage to control the switching devices of the first rectifier/inverter. A second controller for the second rectifier/inverter uses a power demand signal indicative of the level of power to be transferred to the dc link from the network through the second rectifier/inverter, and a voltage demand signal indicative of the voltage to be achieved at network terminals of the filter to control the switching devices of the second rectifier/inverter.02-09-2012

Christopher G. Newton, Harlow GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090143437EP4 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - Compounds of formula (X):06-04-2009

Patent applications by Christopher G. Newton, Harlow GB

David Newton, Farnham GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090030225Oxidation process in fluidised bed reactor - A process for reacting in a fluid bed reactor at least one oxidisable reactant with molecular oxygen in the presence of a catalytically active fluidised bed of solid particles. In the process a molecular oxygen-containing gas having an oxygen concentration greater than that of air is introduced into the fluidised bed whilst the fluidised bed is maintained in a turbulent regime. The process is suitable for oxidation, ammoxidation and carboxylation processes, including the production of maleic anhydride, acrylonitrile, ethylene, acetic acid and vinyl acetate.01-29-2009

Patent applications by David Newton, Farnham GB

David Christopher James Newton, Malmesbury GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090064449SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - A surface-treating appliance includes a main body, a surface-treating head, a stand, a lock, and a hose or wand assembly. The lock is arranged to lock the stand in a supporting position, where it supports the main body in an upright position, in response to use of the wand or hose.03-12-2009
20090064450SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - A surface-treating appliance includes a main body, a surface-treating head, and a stand. The stand is located on a rear portion of the appliance and is moveable between a supporting position, in which it supports the main body in an upright position, and a stored position. The stand is moveable between the supporting and stored positions in response to movement of the main body between its upright position and an inclined position.03-12-2009
20110088205SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - An upright vacuum cleaning appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing air flow and a casing housing a fan unit for drawing the air flow through the separating apparatus. A support assembly is connected to the main body for allowing the appliance to be rolled along a surface using the handle. The support assembly includes a pair of domed-shaped wheels which each have a substantially circular rim. The overall size of the appliance is reduced by locating the casing between the wheels, and providing an air duct which extends between the rims of the wheels to convey the air flow from the separating apparatus to the casing.04-21-2011
20110088211SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, and a support assembly for allowing the appliance to be rolled along a surface using the handle. The support assembly includes a yoke pivotably connected to the main body, and a pair of domed-shaped wheels rotatably connected to the yoke. A surface treating head is connected to the yoke. The yoke is shaped so that a section of the yoke is located between the rims of the wheels. To afford a compact appearance to the appliance, the outer surfaces of the wheels and the section of the yoke together at least partially delimit a substantially spherical volume.04-21-2011
20110094054UPRIGHT CLEANING APPLIANCE - An upright cleaning appliance is described which includes a reclining upright body and a cleaner head, the cleaner head being connected to the upright body and maneuverable across a floor surface using a handle fixed to the upright body. The appliance also includes a substantially rigid wand which is connected to a suction inlet on the vacuum cleaner by a flexible hose and which is suitable for use in cleaning above the floor. The wand is configured for storage on-board the vacuum cleaner with a first portion of the wand constrained relative to the handle and a second portion of the wand constrained relative to a lower part of the upright body so that the wand braces the handle to said lower part.04-28-2011

John Reginald Newton, Cumbria GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100043305COMPOSITE MATERIAL STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - The invention provides a composite material structure comprising a plate having an upper side, an under side and at least first and second beams, each beam having a plurality of faces comprising at least an upper face and a base face and a pair of spaced apart side faces intermediate to and adjoining the upper and base faces, each beam being attached to the underside of the plate at the upper face wherein the first beam has an open ended passage extending between the side faces and the second beam extends through the open ended passage.02-25-2010

John Reginald Newton, Allithwaite GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120000020SUPPORT PLATFORM AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A bridge superstructure comprises a first aspect of the present invention, a bridge structure comprises a contact surface supported by a decking mounted on a superstructure. The superstructure includes a mounting for the decking. The decking comprises a panel composed of a fibre reinforced polymer composite, the panel comprising a plate having an upperside and an underside, a plurality of first and second beams, each beam having an upper face and a base face and side faces, the upper face of each beam being integral with the underside of the plate, a first beam having an aperture extending between the side faces, wherein a second beam extends through the aperture. The panel further comprises means for attachment to the superstructure and a layer of wear-resistant material on the upper side of the plate.01-05-2012

Lee Newton, Grangemouth GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090264654PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS - A process for the preparation of a compound of Formula (1) and intermediates useful therein are provided. The process comprises reacting a compound of formula R10-22-2009

Manrice Sydney Newton, Sandbach GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090317459Material - There is provided a granular material comprising (i) at least 50% by weight based on the weight of the granular material of solid water-insoluble mixed metal compound capable of binding phosphate of formula (I): M12-24-2009

Mark Newton, Kenilworth GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110210004Boron-Doped Diamond - The invention relates to a method for preparing metal nanoparticle-modified boron-doped diamond the method comprising generating a strong oxidising agent by acid treating a front surface of the boron-doped diamond prior to deposition of the metal nanoparticles onto the front surface of the boron-doped diamond. The metal nanoparticle-modified boron-doped diamond resulting from the acid wash has a front surface which is oxygen terminated. The metal nanoparticle-modified boron-doped diamond may be used in electrodes as an oxygen sensor, the electrode may be made by preparing a boron-doped diamond column; insulating the column so that only a front surface of the column is exposed; polishing the front surface of the column; acid-treating the front surface of the column; and depositing metal nanoparticles onto the front surface of the column.09-01-2011

Mark Newton, Coventry GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100133119NANOTUBE ELECTROCHEMISTRY - The invention relates to electrodes for electrochemical analysis comprising: —an insulating surface; —carbon nanotubes situated on the insulating surface at a density of at least 0.1 μm06-03-2010
20110120890Conductivity sensor device comprising diamond film with at least one nanopore or micorpore - Sensor device for ion channel recordings; liquid-liquid measurements and resistive pulse particle counting comprising; at least one sensor element; the element comprising a diamond thin film substrate and a pore which is a nanopore or a micropore included in the substrate. This device may be used in analysis, for instance the device may be used for single molecule detection of an apialyte (e.g. DNA), for the analysis of interactions between a sensor element and an analyte, for the detection of pore forming entities, or for the determination of ion transfer.05-26-2011

Mark Newton, Warwickshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090152109MICROELECTRODE ARRAY - Microelectrode comprising a body formed from electrically non-conducting material and including at least one region of electrically conducting material and at least one passage extending through the body of non-conducting material and the region of conducting material, the electrically conducting region presenting an area of electrically conducting material to a fluid flowing through the passage in use. An electrochemical cell which includes such a microelectrode is also disclosed.06-18-2009
20120090997MICROELECTRODE ARRAY - Microelectrode comprising a body formed from electrically non-conducting material and including at least one region of electrically conducting material and at least one passage extending through the body of non-conducting material and the region of conducting material, the electrically conducting region presenting an area of electrically conducting material to a fluid flowing through the passage in use. An electrochemical cell which includes such a microelectrode is also disclosed.04-19-2012

Mark Newton, Essex GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110300362Fire Insulation Material - A process for the production of a fire insulation material, the process comprising the steps of vibration of a decomposable substance into alkali earth silicate fibres to form the insulation material; a fire insulation material obtainable by the above process, suitably in the form of a mat; a fire insulation material comprising alkali earth silicate fibres and a decomposable substance.12-08-2011

Maurice Sydney Newton, Sandback GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100203152MIXED METAL COMPOUNDS USED AS ANTACIDS - There is provided use of a mixed metal compound in the manufacture of medicament for neutralising or buffering stomach acid, wherein the mixed metal compound contains at least one trivalent metal selected from iron (III) and aluminium and at least one divalent metal selected from of magnesium, iron, zinc, calcium, lanthanum and cerium, wherein (A) the mixed metal compound is of formula (I): M08-12-2010

Maurice Sydney Newton, Cheshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080206358Pharmaceutically Active Compounds, their Manufacture, Compositions Containing them, and their Use - A substance for use as a medicament, comprises a solid mixed metal compound of formula (I): M08-28-2008

Maurice Sydney Newton, Sandbach GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100215770MIXED METAL COMPOUNDS FOR TREATMENT OF HYPERPHOSPHATAEMIA - The present invention relates to mixed metal compounds having pharmaceutical activity, especially as phosphate binders. It also extends to methods of manufacture of those compounds, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. It further relates to their pharmaceutical use. In particular, the present invention relates to use of compounds of Formula (I): M08-26-2010
20120093943PHARMACEUTICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS, THEIR MANUFACTURE, COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM, AND THEIR USE - A substance for use as a medicament, comprises a solid mixed metal compound of formula (I): M04-19-2012

Michael Newton, Northwich GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110292206IP-Closed Circuit System and Method - The invention relates to a switching module for creating and operating secure networks of data sources and monitoring stations, and for providing controlled access to the data sources and monitoring stations from public networks.12-01-2011

Michael D. Newton, Wales GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080287948Electrosurgical system - An electrosurgical system includes a generator for generating radio frequency power, an electrosurgical instrument including at least first and second bipolar electrodes carried on the instrument, and a monopolar patient return electrode separate from the instrument. The generator comprises a source of radio frequency (RF) power, and has a first supply state in which the RF waveform is supplied between the first and second bipolar electrodes of the electrosurgical instrument, and a second supply state in which the RF waveform is supplied between at least one of the first and second bipolar electrodes and the monopolar patient return electrode. A controller is operable to control the generator such that, in at least one mode of the generator, a feeding means is adapted to alternate between the first and second supply states to supply an alternating signal.11-20-2008
20080294156Electrosurgical generator - An electrosurgical generator includes one or more radio frequency (RF) power sources and an output stage including at least two output lines for connection to an electrosurgical instrument. The generator includes means for measuring a parameter associated with the electrosurgical procedure, such as the impedance measured across two of the output lines. A controller controls the generator such that it delivers a first RF waveform (such as a cutting signal) or a second RF waveform (such as a coagulating signal) to the output lines, and, in a combined mode, both first and second waveforms. The controller automatically adjusts at least one aspect of one or both waveforms in the combined mode, in response to the measured parameter associated with the surgical procedure.11-27-2008

Michael D. Newton, Newport GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090054889Electrosurgical system - An electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator, for generating radio frequency power, and an electrosurgical instrument including an electrode assembly. The electrosurgical instrument is detachably connectible to the generator such that radio frequency power can be conveyed to the electrode assembly. The generator includes a counter incremented each time an electrosurgical instrument is connected to the generator, and the electrosurgical instrument includes a memory device capable of recording the value of the counter when the electrosurgical instrument is connected to the generator. The system further includes a comparison unit capable of comparing the current value of the counter with the value of the counter stored in the memory device, and generating a signal when the difference between the two values of the counter is greater than a predetermined threshold.02-26-2009
20090093804Electrosurgical system - An electrosurgical system includes a generator for generating radio frequency power, an electrosurgical instrument including at least first and second electrodes carried on the instrument, and a monopolar patient return electrode separate from the instrument. The generator comprises at least one source of radio frequency (RF) power, and has a first supply state in which the RF waveform is supplied between the first electrode and the patient return electrode, and a second supply state in which the RF waveform is supplied between a second electrode and the monopolar patient return electrode. A controller is operable to control the generator such that, in at least one mode of the generator, feeding means within the generator is adapted to alternate between the first and second supply states.04-09-2009
20090192509Electrosurgical system - An electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator (07-30-2009
20090198225Electrosurgical system - An electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator including at least one source of radio frequency (RF) power, and a plurality of output connections, only one of the output connections at any one time being active in that it is able to receive radio frequency power from the source. The generator includes selection means adapted to change the active output connection, and a controller adapted to control the supply of radio frequency power from the source to the active output connection. The system also includes a plurality of electrosurgical assemblies, each including an electrosurgical instrument and a cable connecting the electrosurgical instrument to one of the output connections. The electrosurgical assemblies each include a handswitch adapted to send a signal to the selection means to change the active output connection. The selection means is such that a signal sent from the handswitch of the active instrument can cause the selection means to change the active output connection to a different output connection, but a signal sent from the handswitch of an instrument other than the active instrument does not immediately cause the selection means to change the active output connection to a different output connection.08-06-2009

Michael David Newton, Newport GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090012516Electrosurgical system - An electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator (01-08-2009
20100121320Electrosurgical system and an electrode assembly for an electrosurgical system - An electrosurgical system includes a first unit including a generator, and a second unit including an electrode assembly, the second unit being detachably connectible to the first unit such that radio frequency power can be conveyed to the electrode assembly, wherein the second unit firstly includes a passive electrical identification component having a parameter of a finite non-zero value indicative of a characteristic of the electrode assembly, and the second unit additionally includes an output circuit adapted to generate an identifiable characteristic signal, the first unit firstly including a sensing circuit for determining the value of the electrical identification component so as to identify the second unit when the second unit is connected to the first unit, and the first unit additionally including means for receiving the identifiable characteristic signal from the output circuit when the second unit is connected to the first unit.05-13-2010
20110190762ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An electrosurgical instrument is provided for the treatment of tissue, the instrument comprising an instrument shaft (08-04-2011
20110202050ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM - An electrosurgical system is provided for the treatment of tissue, the system comprising an electrosurgical generator (08-18-2011

Patent applications by Michael David Newton, Newport GB

Michael David Newton, Bassaleg GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110288542ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM - An electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator (11-24-2011

Michael Edgard Newton, Norfolk GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080264415Inhaler - An inhaler (10-30-2008

Micheal Ian Newton, Nottingham GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100160173METHOD OF DETECTING INTERACTIONS ON A MICROARRAY USING NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE - Methods of using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to detect the interaction of target substances with probes present at locations of a microarray are disclosed, and in particular methods of detecting the interaction of target substances present in fluids with an array comprising one or more probes present or locatable, e.g. in the case of a bead array, on a substrate at one or more locations. The methods are based on detecting the changes in the NMR signal arising from spin-carrying molecules present in a fluid in the vicinity of the probes that occur when target substances interact with probes in the array.06-24-2010

Patrick James Newton, Middlesex GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100200648METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INFORMING CONSUMERS OF PRODUCT ORIGIN AND HISTORY - A system for providing consumer access to product origin information. The system includes a server configured to assign a tracking identifier (TID) relating to a specific product and a product information portal (PIP) operably connected to the server, the PIP containing a product information record (PIR) related to an individual TID and providing an interface to a consumer access area such that a consumer accessing the PIP can view a PIR for a selected product.08-12-2010
20110047183CHAIN OF CUSTODY MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT - A system for monitoring and managing chain of custody information for an asset or a group of assets through various stages of asset transport or transformation. The system includes a server configured to assign an asset identifier relating to each specific asset, an asset record stored on a computer readable medium and linked to the asset identifier, the record configured to store data linked to a specific asset, a series of modules, each module stored on a computer readable medium, the modules comprising instructions configured to instruct a processor to access and modify the asset record as well as to establish a series of rules for managing the asset, and at least one supplier computing device operably connected to the server, the computing device configured to access at least one of the series of modules, thereby allowing a user to access and modify the asset record.02-24-2011

Paul Newton, Hull GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080279731Device - The invention relates to a device for dispensing a fluid for fragrancing, deodorising or sanitising air. The device having a body (11-13-2008

Philip Newton, Cambridge GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120114652ANTI-PAI-1 ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Provided are anti-PAI-1 antibodies or antibody fragments and methods of using them.05-10-2012

Russell Peter Newton, Killay Swansea GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100215765Antimicrobial Composition and a Method of Controlling Contamination and Infection Using Said Composition - An antimicrobial composition having the empirical formula of C08-26-2010

Tim Newton, Bury GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100075603DETERMINING RELATIVE PHASE DATA OF A RECEIVED SIGNAL - A method of determining relative phase data of a signal received at multiple antennas, the signal being a phase-modulated data signal having a plurality of periods of constant frequency, the method comprising: within each period of constant frequency, sampling the signal received by a first one of the multiple antennas and sampling the signal received by at least one different one of the multiple antennas; determining from the received samples a data symbol value represented by the received signal for each of the periods of constant frequency; and using the determined data symbol value information to eliminate phase variations between the samples received by the different antennas within each constant frequency period arising from the modulation of the data signal to generate relative phase data for said different antennas.03-25-2010

Timothy John Newton, Suffolk GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100297959Antenna Selection - A communication device arranged to operate in accordance with a communication protocol in which a transmitting device is scheduled to commence a transmission at a time known in advance to the receiving device, includes at least two antennas and is arranged to select one of those antennas to receive a transmission from a transmitting device by, immediately before the transmitting device is scheduled to commence its transmission: assessing a quality of a signal received by means of a first one of the antennas; assessing a quality of a signal received by means of a second one of the antennas; and determining, based on the assessed quality of the signals received by means of the first and second antennas, the antenna to be used for receiving the transmission from the transmitting device.11-25-2010
20100327920Mixing Waveforms - A local oscillator circuit for a signal transmitter or receiver, the circuit comprising: an input for receiving a master oscillating signal from a master oscillator; and signal processing circuitry configured to be clocked by the master oscillating signal to generate a local oscillator signal, the signal processing circuitry being such that the local oscillator signal has substantially no harmonic content at any integer multiple of the frequency of the master oscillator signal, which oscillates at (2n+1)/2 times the frequency of the generated local oscillator signal, with n being a positive integer.12-30-2010
20110267164Inductor Structure - An inductor structure comprising: a first loop and a second loop; a first feed line connected to a first end of the first loop and a second feed line connected to a first end of the second loop, each of the first and second feed lines extending through an area circumscribed by one of the first and second loops; and a crossover section adjacent to the first end of the first loop and the first end of the second loop, the crossover section coupling the first loop to the second loop so as to cause current flowing from the first feed line to the second feed line to circulate around the first loop in a first rotational direction and around the second loop in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction.11-03-2011
20120098578Phase-Locked Loop - A phase-locked loop comprising; an oscillator configured to output an oscillating signal in dependence on the control signal at an input of the oscillator; a phase detector and loop filter configured to output a low frequency compensation signal in dependence on the output of the oscillator and a reference signal; a correlator configured to frequency correlate an interferer signal and the low frequency compensation signal, and in dependence on that correlation generate a correlation signal; and an adaptive filter configured to adapt the interferer signal in dependence on the correlation signal to output a high frequency compensation signal; and a summation unit configured to combine the low frequency compensation signal and the high frequency compensation signal to form a control signal to drive the input of the oscillator.04-26-2012

Patent applications by Timothy John Newton, Suffolk GB