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Patent GB-2386105-A (GB)
Title: A method and device for detecting physical bottom contact for objects on a sea bottom
Inventor: RAMBERG KJELL
IPC: A01K80/00
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A method and a device for detection of physical or approximately physical bottom contact for objects, for instance fishing tackles, which are dragged closely above or on a sea bottom, said method consisting of sensoring an alteration of a force acting on a tension sensor (4) as a consequence of a mass (7) coupled to the tension sensor (4) coming into physical contact with tha bottom, said alteration being used as indication of bottom contact, and that frictional forces (F2) being due to the dragging of the mass (7) along the bottom mainly are taken up by means of a tension release means (8). The device comprise the mass (7) being suspended ina tension sensor (4) in such a manner that the sensor (4) is actuated by bottom contact, and at least one tension release means (8) connected to the mass (7) and adapted to take up forces caused by dragging of the mass above the bottom.
Patent GB-2402408-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for lifting liquids from gas wells
Inventor: SHERWOOD JOHN
IPC: E21B43/00
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: A downhole apparatus for lifting liquids from gas wells comprises constriction or throat section 15 such as Venturi in which a production gas from the well is used to generate a low pressure zone having a pressure less, and at least a conduit 16 providing a flow path from an up-stream location within the well to a low pressure zone. The conduit may have additional opening 163 for production gas to enter the conduit 16.
Patent GB-2403137-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle seat
Inventor: HAGLUND LENNART
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: A vehicle seat has a headrest 4 which, in the event of a collision from behind, pivots forwards 23 in order to prevent or reduce whiplash injuries. On impact of the back of the seat occupant on a pressure plate 18, a link 17,20,22 between the pressure plate 18 and the headrest 4 pivots about a pivot surface 13 of a support element 12 fixed to the seat. A stop may limit movement of the pressure plate. A ratchet may cooperate with the link to prevent rearward movement of the headrest after impact.
Patent GB-2392781-A (GB)
Title: Variable capacitors, composite materials
Inventor: HUNT ANDREW TYE
IPC: H01G4/22
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: A method for treating diverse pulp and paper materials, including such products contained in municipal solid waste and biohazardous wastes, to produce a homogenous cellulosic product comprises the steps of feeding diverse pulp and paper materials into a vessel, introducing steam into the vessel while agitating the materials, purging the gases from the vessel while agitating the materials, sealing the vessel so that the vessel is pressure tight, saturating the materials with steam at sufficient temperature and pressure to expand the physical and chemical structure of the materials, while agitating the materials, depressurizing the vessel to further enhance the physical and chemical expansion of the materials, and discharging the processed products. Alternatively, the method can be performed without purging the gases, if the temperature in the range of about 140{C to about 160{C, and the pressure is in the range of about 275 to 450 kPa. During the optional purging step, during the depressurization step, and during the optional evacuation step, volatile organic compounds and other air pollutants can be captured and treated. The temperature, pressure, and process time is more than sufficient to decontaminate and sterilize biohazardous laboratory and medical wastes.
Patent GB-2395295-A (GB)
Title: Closed loop cold start retard spark control for emission control
Inventor: ZHU GUOMING GEORGE
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: Method of reducing cold-start hydrocarbon emissions during a cold start, the method comprises heating up a catalyst during a cold start by retarding spark timing to raise an exhaust temperature. Preferably a partial burn index 1030 and a misfire index 1040 are checked to see if they are active or inactive. Based on which index is active, an ignition signal is moved in either a retard or advanced direction. A closed loop error signal is generated via an error gain generator 1100 and proportional gain and integral gain are set to appropriate values depending on the movement of the ignition signal. Furthermore, a spark controller comprising an error gain generator 1100 used preferably with an adaptive learning apparatus 1220 and a spark timing processor 1210 to generate a closed loop control signal 1080.
Patent GB-2394379-A (GB)
Title: Video conferencing terminal apparatus with part-transmissive curved mirror
Inventor: BLACKHAM GEOFFREY HOWARD
IPC: H04N7/14
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: Apparatus for use in video conferencing, which apparatus comprises at least one video camera (50) for providing a video image signal of at least one person taking part in a video conference, at least one display means (46) on which the video image signal from a remote location is displayed, and at least one part-transmissive curved mirror (48) which enables the person to view the display means (46) with the video camera (50) being positioned on a side of the part-transmissive curved mirror (48) away from the person and at substantially eye level of the person, whereby persons using the apparatus for a video conference are able to maintain eye contact with each other.
Patent GB-2401730-A (GB)
Title: Rotor shaft with fluid coolant passages for an electrical machine; a drive axle containing said machine.
Inventor: TESAR IVO
IPC: H02K7/102
Filed: 2004-04-05
Abstract: The invention relates to an electric machine (2) and a drive axle (1) with at least one electric machine (2) arranged therein. The electric machine (2) has a rotor (6) and a stator (5). In order to improve the cooling of the electric machine (2) and the drive axle (1) with the electric machine (2) arranged therein, according to the invention a rotor shaft (7) connected to the rotor (6) is provided with an axial channel (17) which extends axially at least into the region of a bearing point (rolling bearing 8) of the rotor shaft (7) and at least partly into the region of the rotor (6) and is provided as a coolant channel for a coolant fluid. The axial channel (17) can be designed as a central blind hole in which a tube (19) is concentrically arranged. The interior of the tube is in flow connection with the axial channel (17).
Patent GB-2415728-A (GB)
Title: Multifunction warning device
Inventor: CHEN HSIU CHIN
IPC: E01F9/646
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: The multifunction warning device, primarily for use indicating a disabled vehicle to oncoming motorists, comprises a base upon which a body 101 on which a lamp 102 is mounted can be detachably secured, with a number of legs 21 being pivotally attached to the base so that they can be moved between extended positions where they can support the device in an upright position and retracted positions where the device as a whole forms a baton. A rechargeable device 2 can be removably secured to the base, the rechargeable device containing batteries which can either power the lamp or which can be recharged when the rechargeable device is inserted into an automobile power socket. The device preferably has three legs, each of which is connected by a rod 22 to a central ring 23 to limit outwards movement. Each leg preferably includes a longitudinal frame upon which a number of illuminating elements 211 are located that are covered by a light pervious shell that is pivotally secured to the base. The lamp and the illuminating elements can be selectively operated independently of one another. The device may include a manually-powered generator that can be used to recharge the batteries. Bars may be selectively secured between each pair of adjacent legs when the legs are in the extended positions to enhance the strength of the device. The legs may be connected to a second ring by a second set of rods. A bottom cover 24 may be provided to fit over the free ends of the legs when they are in their retracted positions and the cover may be connected to the first ring.
Patent GB-2417179-A (GB)
Title: Plant cultivation enclosure for arid environments
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: A01G9/16
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: An enclosure for plant cultivation is constructed from clear material and includes a base 8, a pivot for the upper enclosure 12, aeration holes 18 and a water sprinkler 4. The sprinkler has a pivot 3 and a rotating distributor. A growing medium such as earth may be placed on the base. The growth of plants in this medium is encouraged by application of sprinkler water sourced from the mains supply or folding containers. Harvesting the crops may be accomplished by hand or using a dc motor powering a reaping device with a collecting box.
Patent GB-2409760-A (GB)
Title: Drving system for a liquid crystal display
Inventor: OH EUI YEOL
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: A driving system for a liquid crystal display includes a digital signal processor 200 to analyse input image data and determine whether the brightness or contrast of an image to be displayed needs adjusting. An EEPROM 300 stores pre-programmed digital control signals configured to adjust the image data. These control signals are applied to a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) 103 via digital interface unit 101. DAC 103 supplies an analog voltage to operate an analog driving circuit 100 comprising a gamma circuit 105, a common circuit 107 and an inverter controller 109. All these elements may be mounted on a single chip.
Patent GB-2422885-A (GB)
Title: Double cardan joint with coincident crosses
Inventor: SCHUMACHER CECIL WALTER
IPC: F16D3/28
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A constant velocity joint has two yokes 32, 40 and two coincident intermediate members 34, 37 (also known as crosses, cruciforms or spiders) which are pivotally connected to each other on axis B. Each of the intermediate members 34, 37 is pivotally connected to respective yoke, and these two pivotal axes A, C are both perpendicular to pivot axis B. There is also a stabilising member 44 extending between the two yokes and contacting at least one of the intermediate members 34, which ensures that the angles between the yokes and the two intermediate members are divided equally, and the transmission between first and second yokes is homokinetic with no cyclic speed variation. As the two yokes are coincident, the coupling requires minimal space. One of the yokes 40 may be generally ball shaped, to further reduce the size of the coupling. Alternatively the intermediate members may be provided by a flexible disc (63, figure 6) with appropriate cut-outs to allow movement equivalent to the pivoting between conventional intermediate members.
Patent GB-2422762-A (GB)
Title: A fishing float
Inventor: SCOTT DAVID CHARLES
IPC: A01K93/00
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A fishing float, which allows for a delicate presentation of hook and bait in catching surface feeding fish, comprises a stem 3 which is connected to a head 2 through a body 4 and into a weight 5. A hollow boom 1 is fitted through the head of the float. The main line from the reel, passes through the boom, allowing for a quick adjustment of the line, and thus an easy change of depth for the baited hook. The float is made of a combination of wood, balsa, metal and plastic materials.
Patent GB-2424029-A (GB)
Title: Water supply apparatus
Inventor: PROCTOR JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: E03B7/02
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: Water supply apparatus is provided comprising an elongate hollow body member 19, lower end 14 of the body member being adapted for connection to a stop cock, the stop cock having a first flow path 11 to a water main and a second flow path 13 to premises to be supplied with water, the body member having at least one inlet port 23, and having sealing means 20 to seal the first flow path 11 of the stop cock, and it then being possible to supply water to the premises through the inlet port 29, through the hollow body member 19, and into the second flow path 13 of the stop cock. The invention enables the period of interruption of a water supply to a particular premises to be substantially reduced when it is necessary for a water main to undergo maintenance or repair.
Patent GB-2409481-A (GB)
Title: Locking apparatus with packoff capability
Inventor: BEALL CLIFFORD H
IPC: E21B23/02
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A well tool locking apparatus compatible with high temperature, high pressure well conditions comprises a packing ring mandrel that carries a sliding locking dog cage. The locking dogs are expanded radially into a tubing nipple channel by the axial translation of a ramped step on the mandrel surface. Chevron ring packing seals are positioned between the locking dog cage and an abutment shoulder around the mandrel. Translation of the mandrel against the locking dog cage engages the tool locking dogs and expands the chevron ring seal against the inside bore surface of the tubing nipple. The locked and sealed position is held by buttress threads on the mandrel engaged with a body lock ring.
Patent GB-2415296-A (GB)
Title: Electronic assembly
Inventor: JETT DIANE M
IPC: H05K5/04
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: An assembly for protecting automotive electronics comprises a circuit board 12, a cover 16, a flange 36 extending from said cover and a metal housing 14. The metal housing is disposed over the circuit board and is joined to the cover via a crimped region formed between a flap 38 of the housing and the flange. The crimped region may be formed by rolling the flap and flange (20, Fig 4B) or by crimping the flap and flange together (39, Fig 5).
Patent GB-2417085-A (GB)
Title: Multi-frequency focusing for MWD resistivity tools
Inventor: TABAROVSKY LEONTY
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: An induction logging tool is used on a MWD bottom hole assembly. Due to the finite, nonzero, conductivity of the mandrel, conventional multi frequency focusing (MFF) does not work. A correction is made to the induction logging data to give measurements simulating a perfectly conducting mandrel. MFF can then be applied to the corrected data to give formation resistivities.
Patent GB-2412680-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control assembly for downhole device with subsea fluid source and subsea intensifier
Inventor: MEADERS MICHAEL W
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A hydraulic control assembly 200 for actuating a downhole device 216 such as a subsurface safety valve (SSV) comprises a subsea hydraulic fluid source 202 providing a low pressure hydraulic fluid to a subsea intensifier 206 which outputs a high pressure hydraulic fluid. The intensifier can have an electrical power source 220 to run a motor 218. Control signals can be sent from the surface to the seabed via umbilical or wireless telemetry such as acoustic methods.
Patent GB-2419356-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric material and hoofed animal shoe made therefrom
Inventor: POYNTON ANDREW PAUL
IPC: A01L5/00
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A plastics material comprising a mixture of polycaprolactone and polyurethane particles. A shoe for a hoofed animal may be formed by injection moulding this material.
Patent GB-2430364-A (GB)
Title: Soft agar bolus for oral drug delivery
Inventor: ALEXANDER CARL ERNEST
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: A bolus (termed BSSG) suitable for the oral delivery of a pharmaceutical is claimed wherein the drug is a solution or a suspension within or is bound to a matrix of a semi solid gel capable of being disrupted in the mouth and which also comprises an additive such as a flavour to encourage swallowing. Preferably said gel is agar which is present in the range comprising 0.2 to 1.5 %, most preferably at about 0.8 %. The bolus may be presented in a blister pack and may have a protective outer layer. Methods of preparing and dispensing the bolus are also claimed.
Patent GB-2419397-A (GB)
Title: Tumble chillers
Inventor: NORRIS DAVID ALAN
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: A tumble chiller comprises a housing provided with a door which incorporates a chute to allow bags of hot food products to be introduced into the chiller. Located within the housing is a rotatable drum having a perforated wall. The drum is partially immersed in a bath of cooling liquid. The axis of the drum maybe inclined to the horizontal. The drum is housed in a trough-like inner casing (28) which is positioned within a trough-like outer casing (26). In use water finds a level determined by a series of slots (30) positioned on opposite walls of the inner casing (28). The water flows through the perforations in the drum wall and into an inner passageway (44) formed between the drum and the inner casing (28). Scoops (40) cause water to flow through the series of slots (30) into an outer passageway (46) formed between a cooling jacket (32) and the outer casing (26), re-entering the inner passageway (46) through the slots (30) on the opposite side of the drum. The lower part of the inner casing (28) is formed by the cooling jacket (32) through which a coolant, such as ethylene glycol may flow via an inlet duct (54, Fig 3) and an outlet duct (56, Fig 3).
Patent GB-2425147-A (GB)
Title: Retaining clip
Inventor: BRINDLE CHRISTOPHER CHARLES
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: The invention provides a sheet material retaining clip 10 to hold sheet material 25 onto a structure having a panel 20 and a frame member 21 adjacent the panel. The clip has an elongate base portion 12 adapted to be located in a gap 22 between the panel and the frame member to hold the clip in place. A middle portion 14 connects to an end of the base portion and extends at approximately right angles away from the panel, and a spring arm 15 is connected to the outer end of the middle portion and extends at an acute angle therefrom on the opposite side to the base portion. This allows it to bear on the sheet material to hold it against the panel. The invention also provided for the use of such a clip to connect insulating material to the sides of an aboveground pool.
Patent GB-2422521-A (GB)
Title: System for characterising a signal
Inventor: STIMPLE JAMES R
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A system characterizes a signal by determining an uncorrelated component of the signal that includes amplitude and timing fluctuations within the signal that are not correlated with a repetitive attribute of the signal, such as a repetitive bit pattern within the signal. The system also determines a correlated component of the signal that includes amplitude and timing fluctuations within the signal that are correlated with the repetitive attribute of the signal. A statistical model of the signal can be established that indicates fluctuations or deviations from the correlated component of the signal that are due to the uncorrelated component of the signal. A bit error ratio (BER) that accounts for both amplitude and timing fluctuations of the signal can be determined at one or more designated amplitude and timing positions using the established statistical model. A sampling system 10, Fig 1A, comprises a digital communications analyzer 14. A sampling system 12, Fig 1B, comprises a sampler 16 and a processor 17.
Patent GB-2423460-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cheese processing
Inventor: MISSON GREGORY CHARLES
IPC: A01J25/02
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: An apparatus for and method of processing cheese milk and producing cheese therefrom. The apparatus comprises a pair of vats 3, 9 each having an inlet 1, 16 and an outlet 15, 13. The outlet 15 of the first vat 3 is connected to the inlet 16 of the second vat 9 by a conduit 14. Preferably the second vat 9 is mounted lower than the first vat 3 to enable a gravity feed therebetween. A de-watering means 5 to remove whey as described below is provided between the two vats 3, 9, the de-watering means 5 being controlled by a pair of valves, 6, 7. One valve 6 is provided in an exhaust 10 from the de-watering means 5 and the other valve 7 is provide between the de-watering means 5 and the second vat 9. Both vats 3, 9 have stirring means, 4, 12 mounted therein. The stirring means 4 in the first vat 3 is designed and mounted to also tend to cut any coagulum that may form therein. The stirring means 12 in the second vat is designed and mounted to agitate and provided substantially no cutting of any coagulum that may form therein. In use a quantity of cheese milk is processed in the first vat 3 until a mixture including whey is formed. This is discharged to the second vat 9 via the de-watering means 5 which removes a required amount of whey from the mixture. The reduced whey mixture is further processed in the second vat 9 until is discharged for further downstream processing. The two stage process enables the each of the vats, 3, 9 to be prepared/cleaned for a further charging while the other vat is enabled in the cheese production.
Patent GB-2437365-A (GB)
Title: Pipe drilling jig
Inventor: WOOD TIMOTHY
IPC: F16L41/06
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: A tapping tee fitting comprises a pipe drilling jig which is clamped around a pipe. The fitting comprises a valve 5 and a seal 8 to seal against the pipe surface. A drilling chamber 2 is connected to the valve, and the drill 1 can be inserted through the bore of the valve 5 and is guided to drill through the pipe wall. A seal 3 is provided to seal against the drill 1 in use. After drilling is complete, the drill 1 is withdrawn, the valve 5 is closed and the drilling chamber 2 can be removed from the valve 5.
Patent GB-2431894-A (GB)
Title: Compound screwdriver head
Inventor: CHEN HANG-HUI
IPC: B25B15/00
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: The screwdriver includes a body 20, a first working portion 21, a second working portion 23, an awl portion 24 and a plurality of working grooves 25. The working portions 21 and 23 are sized to allow different size bolts to be screwed and unscrewed. One end of the first working portion is positioned on the body and the other end is formed with the second working portion. The first working portion includes a plurality of first abutting surfaces 211. The second working portion includes a plurality of second abutting surfaces 231. The relative first and second abutting surfaces are connected by a connecting surface 22 having an outer ring 221 and an inner ring 222. The outer ring is larger than the inner ring. The screwdriver may be cross, hexagon, or asterisk-shaped with an angle of 26 to 30 degrees between a centre line of the body and the first and second abutting surfaces.
Patent GB-2440742-A (GB)
Title: Water recycling system
Inventor: GIBSON ALAN
IPC: E03B1/04
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: A water recycling system wherein water from a bath, sink or shower (4) is passed to a reservoir (3) and then pumped for use in a toilet cistern (7). The reservoir may suitably be placed beneath a shower tray (2).
Patent GB-2440999-A (GB)
Title: Knife sharpener
Inventor: EVANS GERVASE LIONEL THORNGATE
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 2006-08-12
Abstract: A knife sharpener comprising an abrasive element 6 which contains parallel abrasive 8 and support faces 4 and a body which contains: a blade support face 3, which is arranged in a V with the abrasive support surface 4 to define an acute angle   a  arranged to sharpen one side of the blade B, a handle 2, and a means 9 for holding the abrasive element 8 against its support surface 4. The abrasive element 8 may abut the blade support surface 3 or there may be a gap there between. The abrasive element 8 is secured to the support surface by a magnet 5. Two scallops 17 in the abrasive element support surface provide access to the back of the abrasive element 8.