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Patent GB-2372372-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting disk drive parameters to compensate for extreme ambient temperatures
Inventor: YANG WON-CHOUL
IPC: G11B5/09
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining disk drive parameters in accordance with ambient temperature, in which various parameters affected by temperature are controlled to be automatically changed to have values corresponding to changed temperature when an environment where a hard disk drive is installed changes, thereby allowing the hard disk drive to operate with optimum performance. Parameter values, such as those related to the read bias current factor, write current determination factor, the write booster determination factor and the write pre-comp factor, which are sensitive to the temperature of a hard disk drive, can be modified or controlled using the relationship therebetween in accordance with the present ambient temperature, which is periodically updated and stored, thereby preventing any deterioration of the performance of the hard disk drive even in a case where temperature at the burn-in process and present ambient temperature are different from each other.
Patent GB-2363587-A (GB)
Title: Corrugated thick-walled pipe for use in wellbores
Inventor: SLACK MAURICE WILLIAM
IPC: E21B17/00
Filed: 2000-05-04
Abstract: Thick-walled steel pipe is corrugated for the purpose of managing axial load when the pipe is used in an earth-restrained application. For example, the pipe may be used as casing in a cyclic steam stimulation well, where the axial loads are induced as the casing is heated and cooled.
Patent GB-2372352-A (GB)
Title: Notebook computer with wireless communication to remote display
Inventor: LIU JEFFERSON
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2001-11-28
Abstract: A notebook computer or PDA has a motherboard 11, a keyboard 16, at least one wireless audio- visual transmitter 12, a wired audio-visual connection, and a detachable display screen 15. The audio-visual signal can be transmitted wirelessly to a receiving device 31 comprising a further display with means for receiving the signal for display. The further display can be a TV, a flat panel, a plasma display or a liquid crystal display.
Patent GB-2370526-A (GB)
Title: Wire fixing jig
Inventor: KONDO MASAYUKI
IPC: B21F27/10
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: A wire fixing jig 15, for arranging and fixing covered wires 23 when intersection portions 27 thereof are welded, comprises a jig body 29 on which the covered wires 23 are arranged, and supporting portions 45, 67 for supporting the covered wires 23 which are formed around the intersection portions 27 to be welded. These supporting portions 45, 67 are located at a predetermined pitch from a corresponding one of the intersection portions 27, and ensure a space that allows a core part 19 of each of the covered wires 23, which are pressurized when welded, to spread out. The jig 15 also comprises through holes (not shown) through which a welding device (not shown) is inserted when the intersection portions 27 of the covered wires 23 are welded to each other. The jig 15 may also include insulating columnar portions 65 which may provide supporting portions 67. The jig 15 may also be provided with a lid (71, figure 4).
Patent GB-2376056-A (GB)
Title: Off-centre valve
Inventor: REES ALAN FREDERICK
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: A compact plug valve, preferably for a radiator, has a sealing plug which can be rotated about a pivot, wherein the axis of the pivot is offset from the centre line of the valve. The plug may be a part sphere. The angle of rotation may be limited by the pivot. The valve may only use two 'O' rings. In an open position the plug may sit in a area of the valve having a wider cross-section than the rest of the valve. The plug may stop automatically when the valve is fully open or fully closed.
Patent GB-2369318-A (GB)
Title: Wet clutch/brake for a mechanical press
Inventor: BURNS BRADLEY A
IPC: F16D67/04
Filed: 1999-03-02
Abstract: A mechanical press 10 having a wet or oil shear clutch/brake drive unit 36 is provided including elimination of undamped clearances. Lubrication oil utilized in the press flywheel bearing 78, 80 is ported and communicated into the clutch brake unit for use therein, eliminating the use of two separate lubrication or oil transport systems. A hydrostatic oil creation means lubricates the clutch and substantially eliminates free undamped clearances within the clutch.
Patent GB-2387188-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for attaching a fluid conduit to a structure
Inventor: DE BAAN JACOB
IPC: B63B22/02
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: A buoyant body 3 having a fluid conduit connected to a riser 4 is engaged with a floating vessel 1 by pulling the body 3 into a recess 6 formed in the vessel and activating locking means 9. A valve 13 on the fluid conduit is automatically closed during disengagement of the body 3 from the vessel 1 by a chain 17 attached to an actuation handle 16 of the valve 13 being pulled taut to rotate the handle 13 to the vertical position.
Patent GB-2380633-A (GB)
Title: Allowing GSTN/PSTN subscribers access to Internet, Instant Messaging and Presence/multimedia services.
Inventor: SUOTULA JANNE
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: Today, so called Instant Messaging (IM) and presence services are restricted to Internet connections and internet capable devices (e.g. computers, PDAs etc). The invention allows all mobile phones and Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) telephones to use and share these services with other internet users. The invention enables a terminal 1,2 coupled to a GSTN (General Switched Telephone Network) 10 to join an Internet based presence service facilitated by a presence server 6. The method comprises establishing a telephone connection between terminals 1,2 and an intermediate server 4 via the GSTN 10 and establishing a proxy entity corresponding to the terminal 1,2 at the intermediate server 4 and registering the proxy entity with the presence server 6 via the Internet. The presence service messages are then exchanged via the internet and the terminal 1,2 via the GSTN network 10. The second embodiment is a method/server to enable a terminal coupled to a GSTN to access multimedia services over an IP network, comprising similar means to the above. The third embodiment is a method of setting up a multimedia call to a user over an IP network in response to an incoming request to set up the call.
Patent GB-2392622-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating device used for erotic stimulation
Inventor: CLARK MATTHEW CHARLES
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: A vibrating device containing two electric motors (1), each with an offset weight attached to their output shafts (6). The motors spin at slightly different speeds to produce an overall vibration that continually varies, manifesting itself as a "throbbing" vibration. The flexible body of the device 2 allows the user to vary applied pressure during use and the removable silicone rubber outer surface of the vibrator (4) can be removed to allow for changing the texture and size of the device and for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-2382041-A (GB)
Title: Scrubbing CO2 from a gas phase using an aqueous phase.
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: C10K1/10
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: Separating CO 2  from a gas phase 10 containing CO 2  by contacting the gas stream with an aqueous phase 11 so that at least a portion of the CO 2  is dissolved into the aqueous phase, separating the gas and aqueous streams 13 and disposing of the CO 2  in a marine environment, terrestrial formation or a combination thereof. The aqueous phase may be at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure during the scrubbing of CO 2  from the gas stream. The temperature, pressure and pH of the aqueous phase may be such that 75 % or more of the CO 2  removed from the CO 2 -containing gas phase remains in the liquid phase. The aqueous phase, which prior to contact with the aqueous stream may have a pH of at least 7, may be obtained from one or more of reaction water or cooling water from a Fischer-Tropsch process, river water, non-potable water, sea water or water recovered from hydrocarbon production. The CO 2 -depleted gas stream may contain methane and may be converted into liquid hydrocarbons by the Fischer-Tropsch process.
Patent GB-2394489-A (GB)
Title: Underreamer for making piles
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT ALEX
IPC: E21B10/32
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: An underreamer for making a pile has at least two arms (30, 32) formed from a number of sections (36, 37, 38) connected together in series. Each arm (30, 32) is pivotally mounted to upper and lower supports (34, 39), such that each arm (30, 32) is drivable between a retracted and extended position, the two arms (30, 32) projecting laterally outwardly in the extended position. By pivotally mounting the arms (30, 32) at both ends, the arms (30, 32) are linked so that they extend outwardly in their middles when extended. The arms (30, 32) may be provided with cutting teeth and the first and second sections (36) of the arms may be either straight or curved.
Patent GB-2394701-A (GB)
Title: Tilt trike
Inventor: MILLS STUART
IPC: B62K5/027
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A three wheeled vehicle comprises a two wheeled rear frame carrying an engine and transmission and a front frame pivotably connected at two points to the rear frame whereby a steerable front wheel is tilted and whereto a seat is mounted. The vehicle negotiates corners by a combination of front wheel tilting and steering. The pivots are preferably aligned with each other and with the front wheel road contact point. The rearward pivot is behind and above the seat, which may be inside an enclosure. Foot pedals allow a driver to mechanically control tilting and righting of the front frame. Centring of the tilt mechanism may also be assisted by the inertia of the driver's body and by a spring and damper on left and right sides. Rear shock absorption is also provided. The trike is sufficiently stable to be capable of travelling in a straight line even when the front frame is tilted to one side.
Patent GB-2395173-A (GB)
Title: Handlebar crossbrace clamp assembly
Inventor: RENSHAW ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: B62K21/12
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A crossbrace (30), for fitting between intermediate bent sections (60) of a motorcycle handlebar, is formed at its respective ends with a part spherical knob (32). It is then clamped to the bar, by means of these knobs (32), by two clamp portions (42, 44) at each end. Each clamp portion (42, 44) has a part spherical recess (46) and the knob (32) is received and clamped between these recesses. Each clamp portion (42, 44) also has a recess (48) of part-circular section and the bar (60) is received and clamped between these recesses. Each clamp portion (42, 44) also has one or preferably two apertures (41, 43) for fasteners, such as bolts (50) and nuts (52) for effecting their attachment in facing and clamping disposition around the bar (60) and the knob (32) of the crossbrace.
Patent GB-2396905-A (GB)
Title: A device for generating a control signal
Inventor: HARWOOD ADRAIN
IPC: A61B1/045
Filed: 2002-12-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus 1 for generating a control signal, preferably to control at least one function of a medical device such as an endoscope. The apparatus comprising: an attachment arrangement for attaching the apparatus to the head of a user; two or three accelerometers configured to sense movement of the apparatus about respective first, second and third axes and each having an output, the directions of the axes being offset with respect to one another; and a transmission arrangement 3 to transmit the control signal to a receiver 4 via a wireless link, the outputs from the accelerometers being connected to the transmission arrangement 3 via a processor 2. Also disclosed is an optional switch to disable the control of the medical device.
Patent GB-2390757-A (GB)
Title: Cover assembly with pivoting access doors
Inventor: ENGLISH STEPHEN T
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: An access cover (10) for a receptacle fitting (18) includes a cover plate (12) connectable to the fitting (18) at a location overlying a receptacle carried by the fitting (18). An access door (14) includes a first portion (70) slidably connected to the cover plate (12) for movement between open and closed positions. The access door (14) also includes a second portion (72) having a first end pivotally connected to the access door first portion. The second end of the door second portion (72) pivots to a first position overlying the receptacle in response to movement of the access door first portion (70) towards its closed position, and pivots to a second position at which the receptacle is exposed and accessible through the cover plate (12) in response to movement of the access door (14) first portion towards its open position. Pivot features are formed on the cover plate (12) and/or the access door (14) for imparting rotational forces on the door second portion (72) as the door first portion (70) is slid between its open and closed positions.
Patent GB-2387227-A (GB)
Title: Determining statics by using pilot trace defined by CDP, azimuth and offset information
Inventor: MARTIN FEDERICO DAVID
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: Statics for shear wave seismic data are determined by binning 65 seismic data in a bin defined by CDP, azimuth and offset information; generating 70 pilot traces from the binned traces; cross correlating 85 pilot traces with binned traces; determining shot and receiver statics; applying shot and receiver statics to generate corrected seismic data. Noise reduction 75 techniques may be applied to the pilot traces. The binned traces may be partially stacked prior to cross correlation. Static determinations are not velocity error dependent, regional anisotropy effects are removed, and CMP to CCP transformations are eliminated.
Patent GB-2385347-A (GB)
Title: Concentric tubing completion system
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM CHRISTOPHER E
IPC: E21B33/047
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: The concentric tubing completion system of the present invention comprises a surface christmas tree which is located on a surface structure, a tieback connector which is secured to a mudline wellhead that is installed at the upper end of a subsea well bore, a mudline tubing hanger which is supported in the tieback connector, and a pair of concentric tubing strings which are suspended from corresponding tubing hangers in the surface christmas tree and connected to the mudline tubing hanger. The annulus between the concentric tubing strings communicates with a number of passages in the mudline tubing hanger which are connected to the tubing annulus below the mudline tubing hanger. Thus, lift gas or other fluids may be communicated between the surface christmas tree and the tubing annulus between the concentric tubing strings.
Patent GB-2388442-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for exhaust gas recirculation control
Inventor: GOPP ALEXANDER YURI
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A system and method for controlling a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine 10 having at least one automatically controllable airflow actuator 78 and an exhaust gas recirculation system 80 including an exhaust gas recirculation valve 82 includes determining a desired manifold pressure based at least in part on position of the automatically controllable airflow actuator 78 and controlling the exhaust gas recirculation valve 82 such that a measured manifold pressure approaches the desired manifold pressure.
Patent GB-2402906-A (GB)
Title: Plastics injection compression moulding apparatus
Inventor: CLARKE PETER REGINALD
IPC: B29C45/56
Filed: 2003-06-21
Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for injection compression moulding of an article which comprises a press having a pair of relatively movable platens 12, 20 and a mould formed of two separable halves 50, 60 mounted on the respective platens and defining between them a mould cavity. One mould half 50 is formed with a core 54 and a pre-close plate 56 movable axially relative to the core 54 such that, during closure of the mould, the pre-close plate 56 contacts the other mould half and closes the mould cavity before the core reaches its end position. The movement of the platens 12, 20 of the press is controlled such that the two mould halves 50, 60 are first advanced by the press towards one another to reach an end position in which the volume of the mould cavity is minimised. Then, the core 54 and one of the platens 20 together retract away from the other platen 12 to increase the volume of the mould cavity at the same time as plastics material is admitted into the mould cavity. Lastly, the two mould halves are advanced towards one another a second time to compress the injected plastics material and force it to fill the mould cavity.
Patent GB-2403365-A (GB)
Title: Camera having behaviour memory
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A portable camera 2 includes a behaviour memory 14 that stores data used to control the camera 2 using processor 10. The camera or other portable imaging device can control automatic image capture using rules stored in behaviour memory 14, and these rules or behaviours may be downloaded when the camera is near a beacon (44, Figure 2), or behaviours may be modified by a learning process involving the camera user. As also shown in Figure 2, camera 2 may be wearable. Behaviours or operational rules controlling the camera may be stored in a base station or device remote from the camera having a behaviour library, repository or server. New or modified camera behaviours may be used as a response to camera position as sensed by a GPS system. In general, the control of the camera according to certain behaviours or rules ensures that appropriate images are captured in different situations; for example, if the camera senses the user is mountaineering, the behaviours may specify that panoramic views are preferred. Similarly, if the camera is at a sporting event such as a tennis match, different behaviours or parameters may be applied, e.g. the flash may be inhibited, and only the region of play or interest may be imaged.
Patent GB-2394504-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for cabinet door
Inventor: CORRISTINE MICHAEL
IPC: E05B13/08
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A locking device comprising a cover 11 lockable in a position to prevent access to a release member 8. The release member 8 is operable to effect disengagement of a locking mechanism for a door structure of a cabinet. The locking mechanism is interengageable between the body structure of the cabinet and the cover. The cover 11 is mounted on one structure and is movable into a locking position at which it covers the release member 8. The cover 11 can be locked in position and this may be done by a padlock. The device is characterised in that the cover 11 is arranged to interengage the release member 8 in the locking position such as to prevent operation thereof. The cover 11 may be pivotally mounted on the door structure 4 by way of a hinge 15. The cover 11 may be comprised of two parts 13, 14, one being movable relative to the other. The device may be used to lock a fruit machine.
Patent GB-2405935-A (GB)
Title: NMR methods of measuring fluid flow rates
Inventor: ANUZIS PAUL
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: Measuring fluid flow rates using NMR pulse sequences with differing echo spacing (TE), could also be a differing wait time (TW or TR).
Patent GB-2410886-A (GB)
Title: A light unit for a cyclist helmet
Inventor: RICHARDS JONATHAN
IPC: F21V21/084
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A light unit for a cyclist helmet, the unit allows light to be seen from the front, back and side of the helmet to increases the wears visibility. The unit may have a single light 2 or a number of LED's on both the front and back of the unit, that may be independently switched on and off to give a permanent or flashing lights. Where LED's are used, the front and/or back of the unit are angled so that the LED's can be seen from the side of the unit. The unit may have a reflective strip down both sides and powered by a battery (7, Fig 3). Preferably the unit is secured to an existing helmet via straps (5 Fig) that pass through slots or attachments 6 on the base of the unit. Alternatively the unit may be pre-moulded into a helmet.
Patent GB-2398519-A (GB)
Title: A liquid separator for separating solids from a liquid
Inventor: COULTON RICHARD HENRY
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A tank for separating solids from a suspension of solids in a liquid, comprises an upper region containing a multiplicity of inclined plates 9 and a lower region for collecting solids settling from the upper region. The tank lower region has a sloping bottom 3 and the tank also includes an inlet 16 for introducing a suspension into the tank, a liquid outlet 19 and a plurality of solids outlets 22 at different fixed positions at the bottom of the tank for removing separated solids. Preferably the liquid entering the tank through the inlet is effluent treated to precipitate the solids as flocs which settle on the plates and then slide into the lower region of the tank. A suction pump may be connected to each of the solids outlets and used at intervals to remove solids collected in the vicinity of the solids outlet. Advantageously the tank is a mobile unit and includes lifting devices 20, 21 to enable the tank to be lifted by a fork-lift truck or a crane.
Patent GB-2412981-A (GB)
Title: Wrist-worn medical condition data recorder
Inventor: SMITH HOWARD
IPC: G16H10/65
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A wrist-worn data recorder is provided that enables the recording of a subjective diary of a user's medical condition. It comprises a processor that receives a clock signal from a clock-signal generator and receives user inputs from a plurality of user-input buttons 30, 40, 50 and 60. Each button corresponds to a predefined condition of the user and is operable by the user to input data relating to their medical condition. The user's inputs are recorded in a memory, from which they are downloadable through an interface. The data recorder further comprises a prompt-signal generator for generating prompt signals at predetermined times, to prompt the user to input data relating to their medical condition. The buttons are colour coded to represent the severity of a symptom. The prompt signal may be visual via LED 70 or vibratory.
Patent GB-2401384-A (GB)
Title: Expandable downhole tool
Inventor: NEVLUD KENNETH M
IPC: E21B10/32
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: An expandable downhole tool 11 comprising a tubular body 120 and at least one moveable arm 160 disposed within the tubular body120. the moveable arm 160 is radially translatable between a retracted position and a wellbore engaging position. At least one piston 150 is operable to mechanically support the arm 160 in the wellbore engaging position when an opposing force is exerted. Also disclosed is a method of reaming a borehole comprising the use of a movable arm of an expandable reamer and supporting the arm during reaming, and an expandable downhole tool comprising a tubular body with an axial flowbore, a piston in the flowbore, a movable arm engaging the piston and radially translatable between a retracted and an expanded position, and where the piston moves in response to a pressure differential between the flowbore and the wellbore.
Patent GB-2398149-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for managing independent asynchronous I/O operations within a virtual machine
Inventor: WOLD SAUL
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2003-08-25
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates performing independent asynchronous I/O operations within a platform-independent virtual machine. Upon encountering an I/O operation, a language thread within the system marshals parameters for the I/O operation into a parameter space located outside of an object heap of the platform-independent virtual machine. Next, the language thread causes an associated operating system thread (OS-thread) to perform the I/O operation, wherein the OS-thread accesses the parameters from the parameter space. In this way, the OS-thread does not access the parameters in the object heap directly while performing the I/O operation.