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Patent GB-2425381-A (GB)
Title: Adjacent bed effect removal
Inventor: YANG JIAN
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: Various technologies for removing shoulder-bed effects from measurements of an earth formation made in a wellbore. In one implementation, a methodology for removing the shoulder-bed effects includes receiving the measurements and constructing a layered model of the earth formation. Each layer has a set of parameters preferably five or six corresponding to one or more types of the received measurements ascribed to each layer such that the set of parameters define a parameter space for the layered model. The methodology may further include dividing the parameter space into subspaces based on relationships among the parameters, selecting from the subspaces one or more starting points, minimizing a cost function using the one or more starting points to generate one or more candidate solutions having the shoulder-bed effects removed and selecting a final solution from the one or more candidate solutions.
Patent GB-2438386-A (GB)
Title: Shopping trolley
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A mobile shopping trolley includes a collapsible and adjustable frame and a handle bar (e). The body of the trolley comprises crates (f). The trolley may may include a cool and or a warm crate. The trolley also includes a cover (i) to protect products stored in the crates, and may include a holder to store personal articles (feature (l)) and attachments to secure baby and or child seats (feature (j)). The trolley may be stored in the boot of vehicles.
Patent GB-2429919-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable trachoestomy tube
Inventor: BATEMAN TIMOTHY
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: A tracheostomy tube 4 is made from multiple tubular segments 3 clipped mechanically together end to end by engaging neck 34 and collar 31 portions. One of the segments 3' includes a flange 40 by which the tube can be secured to the patient's neck. The tube has a sealing cuff 19 towards its patient end.
Patent GB-2440967-A (GB)
Title: Order entry in automated trading systems
Inventor: HOWORKA EDWARD R
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: Quotes entered into an automated trading system may comprise a visible, or primary, amount, and a linked or hidden (invisible) amount. The visible amount only is shown to other traders on the system but part or all of the linked amount may be dealt if the order with the quote is match is for an amount greater than the visible amount. If, after matching and deal confirmation, all the visible amount has been dealt, but some or all of the linked amount remains, a fresh order for the remaining linked amount is generated and submitted to the trading system for matching. The new quote may be visible only or may have a visible component up to a limit specified by the maker on submission of the original quote, with the remainder being linked. Maker quotes converted to taker quotes by an auto-match routine may be resubmitted for undealt linked amounts in the same way. In one aspect of the invention, linked amounts are matched and dealt before visible amounts.
Patent GB-2430390-A (GB)
Title: Sensory video game machine
Inventor: OKAMOTO KOJI
IPC: A63F13/219
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A sensory video game machine enabling the game player immediately to come to know that there is an error of the used state of a game tool. Screen display means (55) does not display a character who performs proxy play on the screen of a television (5) in place of the game player on the screen. Motion judging means (53) judges from a motion signal whether or not a game tool (9) makes a predetermined proper motion in a three-dimensional space. The screen display means (55) displays a message to the effect that a proper motion is made on the screen if the motion judging means (53) judges that the game tool (9) performs proper motion.
Patent GB-2434444-A (GB)
Title: Fluid borne particle analysers
Inventor: KAYE PAUL HENRY
IPC: G01N1/24
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: This invention describes an improved method and apparatus for the analysis of fluid borne particles and which is especially suitable for the detection of airborne biological particles. In one aspect the invention provides an apparatus for the detection of fluid borne particles which comprises: ```a zone through which a fluid to be analysed flows, in use; ```a source of illumination to illuminate / irradiate fluid borne particles present in said zone; and ```a detector to detect light from the particles as an indicator of the presence or characteristics of the particles, wherein the apparatus comprises an integrating sphere and the zone is within the integrating sphere. The apparatus is highly sensitive and can be used for detecting airborne particles even where the particles are present at very low particle concentrations in the air.
Patent GB-2442543-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced masonry panel structures
Inventor: CLEAR LIAM
IPC: E04B2/20
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A method of constructing a masonry infill in a load bearing structure comprises the steps of: laying one or more courses of masonry 7 in the infill space; partitioning off a casting space having as its base the then uppermost course of masonry 22; the casting space extending from one side of the infill space to the other; positioning reinforcing material 14 in the casting space; securing an end of the reinforcing material to the load bearing structure; filling the casting space with concrete 20, and laying one or more further courses of masonry on top of the filled casting space. The reinforced concrete forms a bond beam which strengthens the masonry. As shown in Fig 6, the reinforcing material may be rebar 14, secured to a load-bearing frame of the building by a cleat 16 having pockets 12 for reception of the rebar ends. Optionally the reinforcement may be tensioned, to prestress the bond beam. The bond beam may also be used to strengthen bonded, load-bearing masonry panels in bending, without being secured to an adjacent load-bearing structure. Also defined is a fitting for securing an end of a concrete reinforcement bar.
Patent GB-2438305-A (GB)
Title: Mains connector device for a hand-held power tool
Inventor: HABELE MICHAEL
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: The invention relates to an electric mains connection device 1 for an electric hand tool provided with an electric motor, in particular an angle grinder, with mains connection terminals 12 for a mains cable and with an interference suppression capacitor 25. The mains connection device 1 is formed as a module 2 which has the mains connection terminals 12 actuatable from outside and in which the interference suppression capacitor 25 is encased. Electric cables are led out from the module 2 without interfaces for connecting to motor electronics and a motor switch. The motor electronics can also be formed as a motor electronics module and the motor switch as a motor switch module, respectively in encapsulated form, and the modules can be connected to one another without interfaces by means of electric cables. The invention makes the components of the tool easier and quicker to assemble.
Patent GB-2441861-A (GB)
Title: Graphical Programming Language Object Editing and Reporting Tool
Inventor: NIXON MARK J
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A method of editing a graphical programming language object for designing a process control entity within an off-line database. A user selects one or more programming language object fragments from a library displayed within a stencil view of the graphical display, and the selected fragments are displayed within an object view of the display. The programming language object fragments are logic routines storing process control entities, such as steps, transitions and actions. Using the selected programming language object fragments, the user is able to configure a graphical programming language object for a process control entity within the programming language object view. The graphical programming language object is stored as a configuration file in a format used by the off-line database, and may be mapped to a format different from that used by the off-line database to generate reporting documentation and sharing the configuration file with a configuration database.
Patent GB-2451147-A (GB)
Title: Headlamp converter
Inventor: HARPER PAUL IVOR
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: A headlight converter for attachment to the headlamp of a motor vehicle, the dipped beam of which headlamp includes a portion normally directed to the near side of the road; characterized in that the converter includes a first (2) and a second (4) surface wherein at least the second surface includes annular sections (6), wherein each annular section (6) includes an angled surface of varying thickness (8, 10), such that said annular surfaces redirect said portion of the beam directed to the near side by an amount sufficient to prevent oncoming drivers on the opposite side of the road being dazzled.
Patent GB-2445470-A (GB)
Title: Dual hardness connector
Inventor: DILLON GARRY L
IPC: F16B19/06
Filed: 2008-01-03
Abstract: A connector such as a rivet 100 for use in a tool such as scissors or pliers includes a body 102 having a first or head portion 104 and a second or shank portion 106 integrally formed with the first portion 104. The first portion 104 has a first hardness and the second portion 106 has a second different hardness. In an embodiment, the first portion 104 has a first hardness of at least 40 Rockwell C and the second portion 106 has a second hardness that is less than the first hardness. In another embodiment, the second portion 106 has a hardness of 30 Rockwell C or less and the first portion 104 has a greater hardness than the hardness of the second portion 106. The connector 100 is made using a method including the steps of forming a body having first and second portions 104, 106, and induction hardening the first portion 104 to a hardness of at least 40 Rockwell C or the second portion 106 to a hardness of 30 Rockwell C or less.
Patent GB-2445843-A (GB)
Title: A saw blade clamping mechanism
Inventor: ZHOU HONGTAO
IPC: B23D49/08
Filed: 2008-01-04
Abstract: A saw blade clamping mechanism includes a saw blade spindle 13, a support sleeve 4, a clamping pin 7 and a rotating sleeve 3. The spindle has a longitudinal receiving slot 16 and an axial elongate slot 15. The rotating sleeve has a retaining slot 14, which may be "L" shaped. A movable pin 9 is secured on the rotating sleeve and extends through the elongate slot. A latch pin 12 is fixed on the support sleeve and is held within the retaining slot. The rotating sleeve is movable from a first position to a second position. When the rotating sleeve is on the first position, the latch pin is positioned at an outer end of the circumferential section of the retaining slot, the clamping pin inserts into the longitudinal receiving slot of the spindle to fix a saw blade (see fig 2C); when the rotating sleeve is on the second position, the latch pin is positioned at an upper end of the axial section of the retaining slot, the clamping pin retracts from the receiving slot of the spindle to release the saw blade (see fig 3C).
Patent GB-2456544-A (GB)
Title: Ankle-Foot Orthoses
Inventor: WATTS ROBERT
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: An ankle-foot orthosis (1) for resisting plantarflexion of a patient's foot comprising an orthotic structure (10) formed of a first tubular portion (12) and a second tubular portion (14) set at an angle to said first portion. The orthotic structure (10) is formed from a resiliently flexible material having a resilience chosen to be sufficient to provide a resistance to flexure that is appropriate for correction of the particular degree of plantarflexion experienced by the patient. The first portion (12) comprises first and second regions that have been overlapped and permanently secured to form a tube that fits closely about the patient's foot. The second tubular portion (14) can be opened to allow the patient's foot to be inserted into the tube formed by said first portion (12), and to insert at least a portion of the patient's lower leg into said second portion (14). The orthosis further comprises a closure for securing said second portion (14) in a closed position in which the second tubular section closely fits about the lower leg of the patient in use. Also disclosed is a resiliently flexible structure that is formable into an ankle-foot orthosis.
Patent GB-2457273-A (GB)
Title: Paper board stay fresh box with aluminium lining
Inventor: PERVAZ MOHAMMED
IPC: B65D5/02
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: A paper board stay fresh tubular box made from a blank for maintaining the freshness of a food product, the box comprises an aluminium foil or aluminium coated plastic lining, which is attached to the paperboard. The box may contain cereal and a tear away section (figures 3-3b) may be provided to gain access to the cereal.
Patent GB-2443990-A (GB)
Title: Recording both halves of a call in a digital audio device
Inventor: SINAI DAVID
IPC: H04M1/72433
Filed: 2005-11-26
Abstract: In a digital audio device connecting a wireless headset 12 to a duplex bus having two pathways 36a and 36b, both halves of a duplex voice call are recorded independently. The "near end" signal 51 from the user's headset mic is sent to memory 2 via the Left channel of applications processor 4, while the "far end" signal 52 from the caller is stored via the Right channel as well as being sent to the headset. This allows a complete call to be stored without extra mixing functions in the communications processor 3.
Patent GB-2459436-A (GB)
Title: Vaccine adjuvant
Inventor: PARDOE IAN STUART
IPC: A61K39/39
Filed: 2008-04-08
Abstract: A method of enhancing uptake of DNA by a host cell line comprising introducing the DNA into the host cell and contacting the host cell with non-infectious viral particles. The non-infectious viral particles are L-particles and/or pre-viral DNA replication envelope particles (PREPS) from alpha herpesviruses. Also claimed is a DNA vaccine comprising non-infectious viral particles.
Patent GB-2453221-A (GB)
Title: Transferring and managing email stored in a WAN card
Inventor: LOCKER HOWARD JEFFREY
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2008-09-15
Abstract: Notebook computer 12 comprises a supplementary mail module such as wireless area network (WAN) card 80. WAN card 80 has a flash memory and receives power from a notebook battery when the notebook is suspended or shut off to allow WAN card 80 to store incoming email, e.g. from a push mail server. Notebook 12 includes BIOS (basic input/output system) 86 comprising a transfer module 82. When the mail capacity of WAN drive 80 is full, or alternatively when mail is received, WAN card 80 wakes notebook 12 and data transfer module 82 moves mail from the flash drive to the hard drive 46 subject to verification that this will not overly stress the hard drive. Mail transfer is inhibited if accelerometer 88 detects physical movement or if temperature measurement module 84 ascertains a temperature above respective thresholds. The system may run an embedded email program allowing use of an existing VPN infrastructure. Hard drive 46 may be protected by a password or partitioned.
Patent GB-2460128-A (GB)
Title: Toggle bolt
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN
IPC: F16B13/08
Filed: 2008-09-15
Abstract: A toggle bolt / anchor bolt fastener assembly for mounting articles upon a panel member, comprises an encasement J to be mounted within a panel member and a drill bit / pointed end A which passes through the encasement J. A fastening device I is attached to the drill bit / pointed end A. Toggle means C are mounted upon one end of the drill bit / pointed end A for movement between a first inoperative position for permitting said encasement J to be inserted into the panel member, and a second operative position for fixedly retaining said encasement J mounted within the panel member. In another embodiment the toggle means C are replaced by a collapsible member of rhombic form.
Patent GB-2464481-A (GB)
Title: Installing a borehole sensor through a drill bit.
Inventor: WORRALL ROBERT
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2008-10-16
Abstract: A method of installing a sensor 22 in a borehole 10 drilled through underground formations, wherein the borehole is drilled with a hollow drill string 14 formed from a series of pipe sections connected end-to-end, a drill bit 16 being positioned at one end of the drill string and having a closure 18 that closes an opening between the borehole and the inside of the drill string, the method comprising: drilling the borehole to a predetermined depth using the drill string and bit; partially withdrawing the drill string from the borehole so that the drill bit is positioned above the predetermined depth; lowering a sensor inside the drill string by means of a cable; operating the closure so that the sensor can pass out of the drill string into the borehole; and progressively withdrawing the drill string and drill bit from the borehole over the cable so as to leave the sensor in the borehole.
Patent GB-2456616-A (GB)
Title: Active matrix vertical alignment LCD apparatus utilising slits in pixel electrodes
Inventor: TANAKA SAKAE
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 2008-10-23
Abstract: An active matrix vertical alignment liquid crystal display (LCD) apparatus comprises: a slit 6 for liquid crystal alignment control formed on a transparent pixel electrode 5; an insulating film 8 formed on the transparent pixel electrode; and a liquid crystal alignment control electrode 12 formed on a TFT substrate underneath the slit 6. The liquid crystal alignment control electrode 12 has the same potential as the transparent pixel electrode 5, preferably by being connected to the same voltage source. The LCD apparatus preferably further includes a video signal line (17) and a scan line (13). The video signal line (17), the transparent pixel electrode 5 and the liquid crystal alignment electrode 12 are preferably bent 90 degrees in a position proximate the centre of the transparent pixel electrode 5 and are aligned to the scan line (13) at an angle of 45 degrees.
Patent GB-2456658-A (GB)
Title: User business profiles in a set top box(STB)
Inventor: CAMPAGNA THERESA
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2008-12-29
Abstract: Utilization of stored of personalized information and communication preferences in a profile in a STB in a structured format or via cookies allows at least a combination of feature rich telephony applications, with the personalized data stored in STBs facilitating feature rich communications sessions. Providing advanced multimedia communications applications using personalized data resident in STBs could allow an entity to provide, for example, many previously unavailable services, and therefore provide considerable new business potential. The personal information stored in the STB can convey many exemplary benefits, such as communication preferences, alternate contact modalities, payment preferences, priority preferences, trusted contacts, personal information, as well as multimedia messaging, etc. The integration of the personal information with the intelligent personal agent also enhances the user experience. The application concerns a set top box having such profiles together with an interface to allow said profiles to be edited.
Patent GB-2459004-A (GB)
Title: Side wheel attachment to inline skate
Inventor: COOMBES KAREN
IPC: A63C17/06
Filed: 2009-01-30
Abstract: An inline skate comprises side attached members to engage the ground when the skate is inclined, preferably the members are wheels 11, mounted to rotate at right angles to direction of motion of the skate, but they may comprise rotating balls or skid or grind plates or pads that slide along the floor, the side members may be adapted to fit on a boot or other footwear.
Patent GB-2469622-A (GB)
Title: Fuel distributor valve
Inventor: TAYLOR ROBERT ALEXANDER JAMES
IPC: F02C7/232
Filed: 2009-04-20
Abstract: A fuel distributor valve 19 for use in a fuel supply system of a gas turbine engine comprises a valve body 22 through which a bore 24 extends between a fuel inlet 22 and a fuel outlet 23. A first valve seat 28 and associated valve member 30 is provided across the bore 24, the first valve seat 28 defining at least one fuel-flow-port 26 and the valve member 30 being moveable between closed and open positions. A second valve seat 29 and associated second valve member 31 is provided wherein the second valve seat 29 defines at least one air-flow-port 27 and the second valve member 31 is moveable independently of the first valve member 30 between closed and open positions to permit the flow of air through the or each air-flow-port 27 in a direction substantially opposed to the flow of fuel. The distributor valve 19 may be a weight type distributor valve in which the first valve member 30 is in the form of a weight.
Patent GB-2470951-A (GB)
Title: A bolted door security arrangement
Inventor: HEWARDINE JEREMY
IPC: E05B65/48
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: A system for securing a door using a side wall 24 adjacent the door 22, for example the side wall of a garage fitted with an up-and-over door. The system comprises a bolt 2; a sleeve 4 for installation in the side wall and at least partially defining a passage through the side wall through which the bolt protrudes; and retaining means 14 for attachment to the side wall adjacent the sleeve. The bolt comprises a first portion 8 for engaging the retaining member 14 and a second portion 10, the second portion of the bolt extending through the sleeve and protruding from the wall to be adjacent the door and obstructing movement of the door 22. The first portion of the bolt may comprise a hasp for passing over a loop or staple of the retaining means and locked in place using a padlock.
Patent GB-2461782-A (GB)
Title: A scaffolding side frame
Inventor: SANTOS LEWIS ALBERTO GRIJO DOS
IPC: E04G1/14
Filed: 2009-06-18
Abstract: A scaffolding side frame 10 has at least one generally horizontally extending tube 11, a pair of vertically extending side tubes 12 depending from the horizontal tube, and four fastening members 17, one adjacent each corner of the frame, for securing the side frame to a respective adjacent structural element of an associated scaffold structure so that the upper part of the side frame provides a safety rail for an operator standing on a support platform of a given level of a scaffolding structure and the lower part of the side frame extends below the support platform of said given level of the scaffold structure. The two lower fastening members are hook-shaped and the hooks have a fastening latch 19 positioned adjacent the mouth of the hook which when in an active projecting position retains any adjacent structural element within the hook. The latch 19 is displaceable to a retracted position in which the hook can be snapped over the adjacent structural element of the structure. The side frame 10 is mountable in its operating position by an operator holding the lower part of the frame whilst standing on a support platform of a level of the structure below said given level and engaging the fastening members 17 with their respective adjacent structural elements so that the side frame immediately becomes and remains a full load transmitting structural part of the associated scaffold structure. The configuration of the fastening latches 19 of the lower fastening members 17 preventing the operator disengaging the lower fastening members when stood on the support platform of said given level of the scaffold structure.
Patent GB-550624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to resilient supporting surfaces for seats, chairs, sofas, divans, bedsteads and like furniture
IPC: A47C7/32
Filed: 1942-08-07
Abstract: 550,624. Seats; mattresses. KENNY, J. R. Aug. 7, 1942, No. 10111/41. [Classes 52 (i) and 52 (iv)] A resilient supporting surface for a seat, chair, sofa, divan, bedstead or like article of furniture comprises steel strips 3 anchored to the frame at their front ends (not shown) and coupled at their rear ends to compression springs 13. The strips 3 may form the seat portion of a chair, intermediate steel strips 8 constituting the back portion.