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Patent GB-2417381-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic range compression preserving local image contrast
Inventor: LIMITED APICAL
IPC: H04N1/407
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: The invention provides a method of image correction processing which comprises altering area image intensity values of an image according to an dynamic range compression image transform. The output image intensity of an area is altered, compared to the input image intensity, according to an area amplification coefficient. The amplification coefficient of an area is varied in dependence upon the amplification coefficient of at least one other neighbouring area. The invention preserves contrast in images that have been processed in order to compress dynamic range.
Patent GB-2406550-A (GB)
Title: Snap-in cluster attachment
Inventor: DAVIS JR JOSEPH J
IPC: E05D7/10
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A device for attaching an instrument cluster housing 1 to an instrument panel 20 comprises at least one snap-in attachment member 10 on a bottom surface of the housing 1. This allows the instrument cluster housing 1 to be mounted, in a vehicle for example, without the need for separate fasteners. The pin 3 is attached to a receiving member comprising an opening 4 with pin mounts 4,5,6 located therein. The pin 3 and pin mounts 4,5,6 typically combine to function similarly to a separable hinge, allowing the instrument cluster housing 1 to be pivoted upwards. It would then be further secured at its top end.
Patent GB-2406114-A (GB)
Title: Improving reservoir communication by creating a local underbalance and using treatment fluid
Inventor: BEHRMANN LAWRENCE A
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: In one embodiment, a perforating gun 56 may create tunnels 58 in a formation 60, the firing of the gun generating an overbalance condition by means of which treatment fluid from an applicator tool 62 is driven into the tunnels - either from a pressurised chamber 63 upon opening a port 64 using a time release mechanism 66, or from a shell 57 with chamber 59 of treatment fluid surrounding the perforating gun 56. A surge tool 52, which may be in the form of a low pressure chamber with ports 53, then creates an underbalance condition when opened, allowing debris to be flushed from the tunnels.
Patent GB-2407211-A (GB)
Title: EMI gasket
Inventor: HENSLEY JAMES DAVID
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: An Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) shield comprises a resilient gasket 160 and an actuator, which, in use, causes a portion of the gasket to protrude beyond jaws 156, 158 and act as a seal. The shield may be used to in a blade system (100, Fig 1A). The actuator such as cam levers 148, 150 may push the jaws together and thus squeeze the resilient gasket out. Alternatively the gasket may be inflatable and a pump 718 may be linked to the actuator.
Patent GB-2419385-A (GB)
Title: Insulated pipe coupling for use in fire retarding barriers
Inventor: SMITH IAN
IPC: F16L59/16
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A flanged pipe coupling 10 has insulating material 13 disposed between the flanges 18, 21 to limit heat conduction between the two pipe ends 17, 19. The joint is disposed within a fire retarding partition or barrier 16, so that when one side of the partition 16 is exposed to fire, the insulation 13 in the joint 10 reduces the heat transfer to the other side, thus reducing the temperature rise of the pipe on the other side of the barrier. One of the flanges 18 may be located at the end of a pipe 11, and the other flange 21 may be spaced from the end of the other pipe 12. There may be a separate sealing member 14, and the insulation 13 may comprise high purity ceramic fibres. The two flanges 18, 21 may be connected by bolts (29, figure 4, 5), and there may be an insulating washer (32, figure 4, 5) between the flange and the nut.
Patent GB-2409020-A (GB)
Title: Shelving apparatus for a refrigerator
Inventor: SON YOUNG-CHUL
IPC: F25D25/00
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: Shelving apparatus for a refrigerator comprises a rectangular frame 100 preferably positioned below a shelf on which foods are placed in the refrigerator. The shelving apparatus also includes a slide bar 200 positioned in the frame 100 and able to slide along the frame, and a flexible sheet 300 whose one side is fixed to the slide bar 200 and whose other side is fixed to the side frame member 120 that faces the slide bar such that bottles can easily be held by the sheet 300 and the convenience of keeping foods and bottles can be improved. Guide grooves 111 are provided in the front and rear frame members 110. Locking jaws 115 are formed at each end of a respective guide groove 111. When a bottle is kept in the position where the sheet 300 is curved to maximum effect, the slide bar 200 is locked in place by the locking jaws 115 such that the bottle is kept in a stable position. The sheet 300 is preferably made of synthetic resin.
Patent GB-2411952-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable decorative surround for a fireplace
Inventor: LYONS DAVID CHARLES
IPC: F24B/
Filed: 2005-02-14
Abstract: An adjustable surround (10) for use with a fireplace includes first and second top members (12, 14) arranged end to end in a generally horizontal orientation to define a width of the surround. The first and second top members are movable relative to each other to alter the width of the surround. A first overlap member (20) is configured to cover a spacing between the first ends (40) of the first and second members (12, 14). The surround also includes first and second side members (16, 18) that extend generally vertically on opposing sides of a combustion chamber enclosure of the fireplace, and second and a third overlap members (22, 24) configured to be coupled to respective first and second side members (16, 18). Relative movement between the first and second side members and respective second and a third overlap member adjusts a height of the surround.
Patent GB-2423474-A (GB)
Title: Teething gel applicator and gum massager
Inventor: SINNOTT JAMES PATRICK
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: Teething gel applicator preferably comprising a three-sided head 3, inner surface 4 formed with nipples and a handle 1 with a flexible neck 2. The applicator may be hygienic and washable. The nipples retain the gel and also provide soothing massage.
Patent GB-2425407-A (GB)
Title: Pump control panel connected to mains electricity supply via domestic socket
Inventor: COATES JON
IPC: F04B49/06
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: A control panel for the operation of one or more submersible sewage or surface water pumps designed for installation by non skilled and non technical persons. The control panel comprises a power supply cable complete with standard three pin, 13 amp plug to simply be plugged into a domestic 13 amp fused socket. The control panel has push in three pin socket/s on the underside to supply power to the pump/s from the control panel. The control panel has a push in two pin socket for connection of the high level alarm float switch which is a different colour to the pump sockets. The accompanying pump/s and float switch are supplied with corresponding plugs clearly labelled and colour coded.
Patent GB-2427532-A (GB)
Title: Ground drainage system
Inventor: CORBAN MICHAEL
IPC: E02B11/00
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A drainage system 12 suitable for use under a green 10 on a golf course, comprising a composite sheet 14 for locating below the rootzone of the green, the sheet consisting of an upper permeable layer 16 and a lower drainage layer 18; a conduit 20 connected to the composite sheet for the removal or supply of water to the composite sheet; and an impermeable layer 22 for locating below and parallel to the composite sheet. The permeable layer is preferably a needle punched geotextile, and the drainage layer may comprise a polyethylene sheet having frusto-conical protrusions 36 formed by plastic deformation. The permeable layer is preferably bonded to the protrusions of the drainage layer, creating a sandwich structure. The impermeable layer may be formed from polypropylene. Advantageously, the drainage system has remotely operable control means 44,46 to control the flow of fluids through the system. The system may further comprise an underground storage tank, and a pump to recirculate fluid from the tank.
Patent GB-2412842-A (GB)
Title: Beverage container warmer
Inventor: HAMM ANDREW J
IPC: A23L1/00
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: An electrically heated jacket (10) to maintain a hot beverage contained in a disposable hot-beverage container at optimum temperature for consumption. Electrical power for heating may be provided by household or motor vehicle source, or batteries, which may be disposable or rechargeable. A method for keeping a hot beverage warm comprising providing freshly recharged batteries convenient to the point-of-sale of hot beverages.
Patent GB-2429722-A (GB)
Title: Crossover tool for injection and production fluids
Inventor: SIMPSON NEIL ANDREW ABERCROMBI
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A production string includes a crossover tool or crossover sub 31 which allows returning produced fluids to be directed from their route up the casing annulus 24 into the main production bore 35. The production fluids are able to exit the Christmas tree at the standard main production bore. The crossover arrangement allows for directing power fluids which are injected or pumped into and down the tubing casing annulus 32 to be redirected into the main tubing bore 26 where they can be used to aid in lifting the production fluid by powering a jet pump 34 or by co-mingling gas as artificial gas lift (figure 5). A crossover tool (figure 1) has overlapping cross flow ports (2, 3) and a landing nipple (7) for a wireline removable bridging plug; removal of the plug allows full access to the wellbore below the crossover tool. The tool can be placed at the wellhead or within the borehole.
Patent GB-2438456-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine fuel injection system with a fuel injector functioning as a positive displacement pump, and a mixing chamber
Inventor: ALLEN JEFFREY
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: The fuel injection system delivers fuel to be mixed with charge air for subsequent combustion in a combustion chamber (630) of an internal combustion engine. The fuel injection system comprises a fuel injector (210) which functions as a positive displacement pump and dispenses in each operation thereof a set quantity of fuel; ```a mixing chamber (218) into which the fuel injector dispenses fuel; and a gas supply passage (601) for supplying gas to the mixing chamber (218) to entrain the fuel dispensed into the mixing chamber in a flow of gas which passes through the mixing chamber into the combustion chamber (630). The mixing chamber (218) is connected to the combustion chamber (630) to deliver fuel and gas into the combustion chamber separately from the charge air and a depression in the combustion chamber (630) is used to draw gas through the gas supply passage (601) into the combustion chamber (630). An inlet valve (614) controls flow of charge air into the combustion chamber (630) and the inlet valve (614) is kept closed for an initial part of an intake stroke of the engine so that the depression is created in the combustion chamber (630).
Patent GB-2417070-A (GB)
Title: Heating cooker
Inventor: SHIRAICHI YUKISHIGE
IPC: F24C1/00
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A heating cooker has an air-sucking opening (36) at one side of opposed edge portions of an inner wall (31) and an air- blowing opening (37) at the other side. Heated air sent into a heating room (3) from the blowing opening (37) flows along three inner walls (32, 4 (door), 33) and sucked from the sucking opening (36). This structure enables the heated air to pervade the entire heating room (3). As a result, temperature variations in the heating room (3) are suppressed to a low level and an object to be heated is evenly baked.
Patent GB-2420569-A (GB)
Title: Cellular foundation panel
Inventor: HANDLEY VICTOR
IPC: E02D27/02
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: A construction unit for use in foundations or flooring has a load bearing axis and comprises material having a cellular structure <B>10</B>. The cellular structure comprises channels of constant cross section and having longitudinal axes which are parallel to the load bearing axis. The cellular material <B>10</B> may comprise the majority of the unit and may form a core of the unit with upper and lower facing sheets <B>12</B> forming upper and lower surfaces of the unit. The channels may be arranged in a regular array, the channels may be tessellating hexagons. The cellular material <B>10</B> may be plastics material. The facing sheets <B>12</B> may be of plastics material and may be welded to the core. A structure may have a floor formed of one or more of the constructional units which may be arranged side by side and may be connected together by welding, adhesive or a connector. A structure may be supported by foundations <B>30</B> comprising one or more of the constructional units. These foundations may be strip foundations or raft foundations. The units may be supported by piles. Also claimed is a device for location between a pile and a construction unit, characterised by the device having a support surface supporting the construction unit and being supported by an upper surface of the pile, the support surface of the device being larger than the upper surface of the pile.
Patent GB-2417405-A (GB)
Title: Lawnmower
Inventor: COATES NEIL ANDREW
IPC: A01D43/063
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: A lawnmower comprises a housing (2), a hood (1) within the housing, a cutting chamber (3) within the hood above ground datum, a grass-box (9), and an air flow source positioned above the hood. The grass-box (9) is pivotally mounted within the housing (2) for movement between a first operating position in which cut grass can enter the grass-box via an opening (9b) at one end, and a second operating position in which the grass-box opening faces away from ground datum, thereby preventing cut grass falling out of the grass-box, where in the air flow source in use pressurises the air within the cutting chamber so as to support the lawnmower above ground datum on a cushion of air.
Patent GB-2435450-A (GB)
Title: Computer keyboard having keys adapted to produce control signals which are analogue in nature
Inventor: GREEN DANIEL JOSEPH
IPC: A63F13/06
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A computer keyboard (100) is provided with keys (101) adapted to provide control signals which are analogue in nature. Said keyboard (100) is adapted to facilitate the playing of computer games and may be a conventional QWERTY keyboard. There may also be a means for enabling the keys (101) to operate as conventional computer keyboard keys. This may be achieved by providing a removable latch, or stop, which limits the movement of the keys (101) to a region in which the keys (101) function in the conventional way. Alternatively, an electronic selector switch could be provided.
Patent GB-2435639-A (GB)
Title: Label attachment to articles in both of two opposing directions
Inventor: MORGAN ALEX
IPC: B65C9/42
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: A labelling apparatus 10 with labels 15 carried on a backing strip 14, has a by-passable first label application beak 31 arrangement, and a second beak arrangement (36, fig.2b), such that the apparatus can be run in reverse, to attach labels onto articles objects passing either right to left (fig.1) or left to right (fig.2b). Disclosed are corresponding method, apparatus, and a method of adapting a label handling apparatus.
Patent GB-2422866-A (GB)
Title: Junk basket and method
Inventor: PENNISON DENNIS J
IPC: E21B27/00
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: Junk basket (10) is provided for collecting debris from a wellbore cleaning operation, and includes a central mandrel (14) having a throughbore (16) and an outer shell (24) defining a generally annular junk space (40). The outer shell (24) may be configured such that the annulus (27) includes a reduced portion (28). Flow holes (30) in the outer shell are preferably angled substantially upward, and are positioned to discharge fluid to the annulus (27). According to a method of the invention, fluid is passed from an upper tubing string, through the central mandrel, into the wellbore and upward through the annulus and past the flow holes, thereby reducing pressure of flow past the well holes to pass fluid from the junk space through the flow holes.
Patent GB-2422671-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing seismic data acquired by means of multicomponent sensors
Inventor: GRATACOS BRUNO
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of processing seismic data acquired by means of a sensor having at least three geophone components, characterized in that estimators are determined which are combinations of those components making it possible to isolate the various data depending on whether they correspond to propagation with reflection or with conversion. The estimators find application in particular for determining a sensor reconstruction according to which the operators to be applied to the various components of the sensor are determined in such a way as to minimize the deviation between reference data and data obtained by applying the estimators to the sensor reconstruction, the operators thus determined being applied to the data acquired.
Patent GB-2422932-A (GB)
Title: Award system with increased payout options
Inventor: LOEGER JULIE ANNE
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A cash rebate award system with increased payout options is presented, wherein a consumer using a financial alternative to currency is rewarded based on the purchases made by the consumer within a given time frame, and is allowed to electronically transfer the award into any number of banking or investment accounts. A standard electronic currency transfer system, such as the ABA routing number system, or the ACH routing system, can be used so as not to limit the accounts into which the consumer can transfer their award. Consumers can also choose to transfer their award to multiple accounts, or accounts belonging to others, such as family or charities. Account information can also be saved for more efficient subsequent transfers, and automated transfers can also be set up by the consumer.
Patent GB-2440357-A (GB)
Title: Data storage method
Inventor: WORRALL DAVID TOM
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: Data is stored and data objects are indexed by an index having a tree configuration. Data objects are analysed to assess the extent to which a second data object is related to a first data object, and locations of related data objects within the tree are clustered so as to minimise tree traversal when accessing data objects considered to be related.
Patent GB-2440550-A (GB)
Title: A heeled bullet encased in a heavy metal jacket for use in a rimfire cartridge
Inventor: ORLANOV FARREL
IPC: F42B12/78
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A heeled bullet 10 is disclosed for use in a rimfire ammunition cartridge (100,Fig.2) such as .22 long rifle ammunition cartridge. The bullet 10 including its heel 18 is encased in a heavy metal jacket 14, which may be of a malleable copper alloy. The heavy metal jacket 14 is particularly suited for limiting the heel deformation and expansion immediately after the cartridge 100 is fired and while the bullet 10 is travelling down the barrel. The copper alloy in the heavy metal jacket 14 may also render lubrication of the bullet 10 unnecessary, avoiding the contamination problems associated with grease or wax lubrication in existing heeled bullets.
Patent GB-2429264-A (GB)
Title: Combination flow through injection and isolation valve for high pressure fluids
Inventor: KEENE RUSSELL
IPC: F16K11/06
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A flow through injection valve having a stationary member, a movable member, a surface of the stationary member interfacing with a surface of the movable member, and at least one pin isolation valve having a flow through internal conduit and movably positioned so that the internal conduit can interface with at least one flow through conduit in the movable member. The pin isolation valves are movably positioned so that the internal conduit is also capable of fluidically communicating with another flow through internal conduit in the movable member. The flow through injection valve can be combined with a similar flow through isolation valve to serve as a multiple valve and typically for replacing a conventional face seal valve of a high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) system. The multiple valve allows flow to be transferred through without need for switching or rotating under high pressure. Movement is by rotation or translation.
Patent GB-2431183-A (GB)
Title: Tubing Expansion
Inventor: GREEN ANNABEL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A method of expanding a downhole tubular 10 comprises mounting a sensing device 20 in a downhole tubular to be expanded, expanding at least a portion 14 of the tubular with expansion device 22 and then engaging the sensing device with a retrieving device. The sensing device 20 is then retrieved through the expanded tubular.
Patent GB-2439159-A (GB)
Title: Method of connecting metal material
Inventor: FUJII HIDETOSHI
IPC: B23K20/227
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: A method of connecting metal materials to each other, wherein a pin fitted to the tip of a metal bar-like rotating tool (10) is inserted between the end part of a metal member (1) and the end part of a metal member (1'), and moved, while rotating, along the longitudinal direction of these end parts. By this, frictional heat is generated between the metal members (1) and (1') and the rotating tool (10), and the metal member (1) is connected to the metal member (1'). The rotating tool (10) is formed of a wide shoulder (12) and a thin pin (11) formed at the tip shared and inserted between the end parts of the metal members. The pin (11) is a right circular cylindrical pin. The side face of the pin (11) is formed in a smooth curved surface, and a thread groove is not formed therein.
Patent GB-2443694-A (GB)
Title: Saturation assay
Inventor: EVANS DOUGLAS ROBERT
IPC: G01N33/537
Filed: 2006-11-10
Abstract: A modified form of saturation assay, which is based on the measurement of a free or unbound labelled reagent fraction (such that there is an increase in signal in the presence of analyte) and employs trapping zones to concentrate said unbound or free labelled fraction to avoid loss of sensitivity. Preferably, the assay is a membrane assay. Also claimed are kits for performing a saturation assay comprising a means for separating bound and unbound products of a competitive binding step and a secondary trapping zone; and a device for performing a saturation agglutination assay comprising a porous carrier having a first trapping zone comprising a capillary membrane of a pore size that excludes an agglutinated fraction and a second trapping zone comprising a capillary member of a pore size that excludes a signal particle.