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Patent GB-2447304-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic and magnetostatic shield to perform measurements ahead of the drill bit
Inventor: ITSKOVICH GREGORY B
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2007-05-14
Abstract: An apparatus for evaluating an earth formation comprises a downhole assembly 301 conveyed into a borehole in the formation, a transmitter 307 on the assembly for producing a first transient electromagnetic signal in the formation, a receiver 309 on the assembly for receiving a second transient EM signal resulting from interaction of the first transient signal with the formation, an electromagnetic shield 303 to reduce direct coupling between the transmitter and receiver, and a magnetostatic shield 305 to reduce an effect of currents induced in the assembly by the first transient signal. The receiver signals are indicative of formation resistivity and distances to bed boundaries. The combination of electromagnetic and magnetostatic shielding enables determination of distance to an interface ahead of the drill bit on the bottom hole assembly.
Patent GB-2438749-A (GB)
Title: An EER transmitter with linearizing feedback
Inventor: LEE CHANG HO
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: An RF transmitter uses Envelope Elimination and Restoration (EER) for good efficiency, and its linearity is improved by feedback in both the amplitude and phase channels. Even-order distortion components are used to predistort the input signals multiplicatively so that the effective correction bandwidth is enhanced. The feedback of envelope distortion signals in real-time allows for correction of any distortion occurring within the wide correction loop bandwidth, including envelope memory effects. The frequent envelope changes found in EDGE or WCDMA transmitters may be accommodated. The power controller (figure 4) uses a wide-bandwidth linear amplifier to complement a slow DC-DC converter.
Patent GB-2450511-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle rider torso support pad
Inventor: SHUTE MALCOLM
IPC: B62J1/28
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: The articulated pad (1) is positioned in front of the torso of the motorcycle rider and against which the rider may lean his/her torso so as to obtain resistance to forces exerted on the rider's body due to motorcycle acceleration, deceleration and gravity, and which allows lateral movements of the riders body during cornering. It incorporates a suspension system (2) using a spring and damper (2), to attenuate the forces, and additionally when incorporating a collapsible energy absorbing device (4), will attenuate the transmission of collision forces to the rider. Articulation of the pad (1) is provided by elastomeric bushes at the joints.
Patent GB-2437235-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing a coating of substrate
Inventor: BADYAL JAS PAL SINGH
IPC: C23C16/448
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an atomiser (102) to inject a coating material (110) typically in the form of a liquid / solid particulate slurry into a sub-atmospheric pressure plasma to generate a high flux of excited coating forming material that permits the rapid deposition of a composite coating onto a substrate (104). The use of plasma discharges at reduced pressures results in the more efficient consumption of process precursors and gases, a reduced risk of explosion compared to atmospheric pressure processes and facilitates the removal of volatile components from the deposited composite coatings prior to their use.
Patent GB-2443312-A (GB)
Title: Rolling or skidding ladder
Inventor: FROLIK DANNY
IPC: E06C1/397
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: The ladder comprises a platform ladder portion 3 that includes legs 7,9 for engaging the ground when the ladder is being climbed on and an undercarriage portion 5 which includes wheels 21 or the like to facilitate movement of the ladder. The undercarriage includes a lever arm 29 which is pivotally attached so that if a first end 53 of the arm is depressed downwards the opposite end 47 of the lever arm co-operates with the ladder portion to raise at least two legs relative to the undercarriage to allow the ladder to be moved. The ladder portion can preferably be moved so that the legs engage the ground by a person placing their weight on the ladder portion. The ladder may include two lever arms connected such that movement of one arm results in both arms moving simultaneously to raise and/or lower both sides of the ladder together. The ladder may include a sheet element that is located on rails so that it can be moved from a position under the upper tread surface of the ladder to a position where it overlies one or more treads on the ladder to present a visual indication that the ladder should not be used.
Patent GB-2443721-A (GB)
Title: A nose filter
Inventor: KASHMAKOV BORIS
IPC: A62B7/10
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a nose filter adapted to be inserted into a nostril, the nose filter comprising: a housing having an external shape corresponding to the nostril, for enforcing breathed air to pass through the housing; filtering membrane(s), for filtering inhaled air; and valve(s), for enforcing inhaled air to pass through the filtering membrane(s), and bypass the filtering membrane(s) upon exhalation. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention the housing comprises a first air passageway(s), through the filtering membranes; and a second air passageway(s), bypassing the filtering membranes; wherein the valves are operative to block the second air passageway(s) upon inhalation, and operative to open the second passageway(s) upon exhalation.
Patent GB-2445473-A (GB)
Title: Metering device which accounts for dripping
Inventor: SCHMITT WOLFGANG
IPC: G01F11/02
Filed: 2008-01-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for metering liquids using a metering apparatus whereby a desired mass of the liquid is to be metered. In a first step S1, a liquid is metered into a container, the metering of the liquid being performed volumetrically. In S2 the mass of the added liquid is determined. After a preset waiting time, in step S3, the mass of the added liquid is re-determined in S4. Step S5 comprises obtaining the difference of the two masses and repeating S3 if the difference exceeds a preset value. If necessary, the steps S3 - S5 are repeated until the difference between the measured masses falls below a preset value. Step S6 comprises comparing the mass of metered in liquid with the desired mass of liquid, and if they are the same (or within a preset deviation) the process is terminated. Otherwise steps S1 - S6 are repeated. The invention furthermore relates to an apparatus for carrying out the method.
Patent GB-2445113-A (GB)
Title: A Staged Fuel Injector
Inventor: THOMSON NEAL A
IPC: F23D11/36
Filed: 2007-01-08
Abstract: A staged fuel injector 10 has a main fuel circuit 15 for delivering fuel to a main fuel atomizer 25, and a pilot fuel circuit 17 for delivering fuel to a pilot fuel atomizer 35. The pilot fuel atomizer can be located radially inward of the main fuel atomizer, and the pilot fuel circuit is in thermal contact with the main fuel circuit enroute to the pilot fuel atomizer. When fuel is directed through the pilot fuel circuit, fuel within the main fuel circuit is cooled and therefore prevented from coking during low power operation. The main fuel injector can include a prefilmer 24 and an associated swirler 18, with portions of the pilot fuel circuit formed in the outer diametrical surface of the prefilmer as passages 60a, 60b, and associated radial passages 74a, 74b extending through the prefilmer to provide fuel to the pilot atomizer. The main fuel circuit can also be arranged such that portions of the circuit are formed in the outer diametrical surface of the prefilmer as a passage 70, and this passage may be located between pilot fuel circuits 60a and 60b, an so may permit cooling of the main fuel flow by thermal contact with the surrounding pilot flow.
Patent GB-2459919-A (GB)
Title: Combined communication and direction-finding apparatus
Inventor: TEIKARI ILARI
IPC: G01S3/22
Filed: 2008-05-12
Abstract: Apparatus comprising an amplifier configured to amplify input and output signals, an antenna switch configured to select at least one antenna for connection with the amplifier, and a controller configured to control the amplifier and antenna switch in first and second modes of operation. In the first, communication mode, the apparatus exchanges the said signals with a further apparatus. In the second mode of operation, the apparatus performs direction finding dependent on the signals.
Patent GB-2450604-A (GB)
Title: Fluid dispenser with sleeve valve
Inventor: FANG KUO-CHUNG
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprises a container 11 defining a chamber 10; a discharging tube 32 defining a fluid passage 325 and having an outlet 327 disposed outwardly of the chamber 10; a movable valve body 23 disposed outwardly of the chamber 10 and sleeved and slidable on the discharging tube 32 between first and second positions for blocking and unblocking the outlet 327 of the discharging tube 32; and an urging member, eg spring, 33 disposed outwardly of the fluid passage 325 and biasing the movable valve body 23 for restoring the movable valve body 23 to the first position. Continued downward movement of the valve body 23 may result in the valve body abutting and actuating a skirted dispensing piston 31. The valve body 23 may be flexible, eg made of polyethylene. In a modification (figs.6 to 8), the discharging tube and valve body are L-shaped.
Patent GB-2466818-A (GB)
Title: Cell image segmentation using binary threshold and greyscale image processing
Inventor: MADDISON JOHN R
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2009-01-09
Abstract: An image segmentation method comprises: thresholding a greyscale image of plural nuclei to create a black and white image; post processing the B/W image to remove objects failing to meet criteria based on the B/W image and greyscale image (e.g. calculating the gradient in the greyscale image at boundaries identified in the B/W image and comparing this with a gradient threshold); segmenting to extract objects corresponding to objects remaining after this processing; and further using edge detection on the segmented image, to determine edges of real nuclei. Objects with areas less than a predetermined number of pixels may be removed. Grey scale images may be smoothed via Gaussian filtering, and convolved with the derivative of a Gaussian, prior to gradient calculation. A Canny edge detector and gradient vector flow snake may be used for edge detection. The invention relates to optimizing the initialization and convergence of active contours (or 'snakes') for segmentation of cell nuclei into objects and holes in histological sections.
Patent GB-2467375-A (GB)
Title: Disposable diaper with inbuilt wetness sensor and reusable alarm
Inventor: JONES CLAUDE DAVID
IPC: A61F13/42
Filed: 2009-02-03
Abstract: A wetness alarm has a first portion incorporated into a nappy and a second portion that attaches releasably to the nappy and can be re—used. The first portion is attached to the nappy liner 1 by connecting pins 5 & 6. These secure an absorbent pad 2 and a parallel collecting plate 3 inside the liner and attach them to a connecting plate 4 on the exterior of the nappy. The connecting plate is shaped to fit slidingly with a complementary alarm or transmitter unit 9 which has terminals 7 & 8 to engage with the ends of the connecting pins. The unit also contains a battery. Liquid is collected by the absorbent pad and completes a circuit between the connecting pins, triggering an alarm. The device can be used to encourage potty training.
Patent GB-2454147-A (GB)
Title: Method for identifying language of text in a handheld electronic device and a handheld electronic device incorporating the same
Inventor: FUX VADIM
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: A handheld electronic device has at least one application for receiving text from a source external to the handheld device. The handheld device also has available thereto a plurality of indicator lists with each indicator list comprising a number of linguistic objects which are indicative of a preselected language and which are in a different language from the linguistic objects of the other indicator lists. The handheld device analyzes the text to at least preliminarily determine an encoding of the text, and compares linguistic objects of the text to at least some of the linguistic objects of at least some of the indicator lists to identify the language of the text and to verify the encoding of the text.
Patent GB-2462696-A (GB)
Title: Fuel additives to maintain optimum injector performance
Inventor: MALFER DENNIS J
IPC: C10L1/22
Filed: 2009-04-16
Abstract: A diesel fuel, diesel fuel additive concentrate and method for improving the performance of fuel injectors for a diesel engine are provided. The diesel fuel includes a major amount of middle distillate fuel; and a reaction product of (i) a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride and (ii) an amine compound or salt. The amine compound (ii) has the formulaNH2-C(=NR)-NH-NHR1wherein R is selected from hydrogen and a hydrocarbyl group containing 1 to 15 carbon atoms, and R1is selected from hydrogen and a hydrocarbyl group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms. The reaction product contains at least one amino triazole group and is present in the fuel in an amount sufficient to improve the performance of diesel fuel injectors. Compound (i) may be polybutenyl succinic anhydride and amine (ii) may be aminoguanidine bicarbonate.
Patent GB-2469867-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic transducer with electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield
Inventor: LI SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 2009-05-01
Abstract: An anti-EMI ultrasound transducer has a conductive casing 10 with an opening 11, a piezoelectric ceramic board 20 mounted inside the casing 10; a conductive shield 30 mounted to the casing 10 to shield the board from electromagnetic interference, first and second signal wires; and an encapsulation inside the casing 10. A first electrode face 21 of the piezoelectric ceramic board 20 faces the opening 11 and a second electrode face 22 is mounted inside the conductive casing 10. Various embodiments of the conductive screen 30 are disclosed. For example the screen 30 may be mounted inside the casing 10 or may cover the openingl 1, and may be in the form of a net or a metal sheet (with or without holes). The shield 30 and casing 10 act to prevent electromagnetic noise in the detecting voltage generated by the piezoelectric board.
Patent GB-2471076-A (GB)
Title: Tank Monitoring System
Inventor: STUBBS RICHARD
IPC: G01F23/16
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: A tank monitoring system comprises a pneumatic liquid level gauge, a high level sensor and an optional bund sensor. A fuel storage tank 1 comprises an inner tank 10 and an outer bund tank 20. In use, fuel may be stored within inner tank 10. The tank monitoring system 30 comprises bund sensor 40, high level sensor 50 such as a float switch and a pneumatic level sensor 60. The pneumatic level sensor 60 comprises a flexible open ended tube 62, a weight 64, and a pump. An electronic controller controls and monitors the operation of the pump and provides a level display and alarm signals.
Patent GB-2463755-A (GB)
Title: Providing caller with information facilitating caller selection of call-centre agents
Inventor: KATZ BRYAN S
IPC: H04M3/50
Filed: 2009-07-29
Abstract: A call centre is described in which a caller to a call centre is given a choice of which specific call-centre agent the caller prefers to speak with. To assist the caller in making an informed decision, the call centre provides the caller with: an indicium of two or more call-centre agents, an indicium of an estimate of the amount of time before the caller can communicate with each of the call-centre agents, an indicium of a satisfaction rating of each call-centre agent, and other factors. The caller can then convey his or her preference to the call centre, which will attempt to honour the preference by connecting the caller with the preferred call-centre agent. This increases the likelihood that the caller will be connected with a call-centre agent who is well-suited to dealing with the caller, which is beneficial to both the caller and the call centre. Other deciding factors provided to the caller may include the language skills, age, gender, location and expertise of the call-centre agent.
Patent GB-2463775-A (GB)
Title: A bracket assembly with a resiliently biased fastening arm
Inventor: CHEN KEN-CHING
IPC: A47B57/54
Filed: 2009-09-21
Abstract: A bracket assembly for a rack wherein the rack has a plurality of holes. The bracket assembly includes a bracket 10 having multiple bracket holes 24, a base 30 securely connected to the bracket, and a fastening member 40 pivotally connected to the bracket. The base 30 includes multiple connection members 32 corresponding to the bracket holes 24 and suitable for connection to the rack. The fastening member 40 includes a bent portion 46 that extends beyond the rack in use and acts as a hook to secure the connection in place. It also includes a resilient leg 42 that has a free end that rests against an element 34 of the bracket and acts to bias the fastening member 40 to a position whereby it secures the connection in place. Lugs 16 and a pin 18 may be used to act as the pivoting connection and a pair of brackets may have load supporting members which have a sliding engagement and a C shaped cross section.
Patent GB-2481183-A (GB)
Title: Post-foaming cleansing composition
Inventor: COWAN ALISON MARGARET
IPC: A61K8/04
Filed: 2009-10-09
Abstract: A stable, post-foaming gel composition for use in personal cleansing, the composition comprising i) an anionic surfactant; ii) one or more non-ionic surfactants; iii) a polymeric thickener; and iv) a post-foaming agent. The preferred anionic surfactant is sodium laureth sulphate (SLES). The preferred non-ionic surfactants are laureth-4 and PEG-4 rapeseedamide. The preferred thickener is hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose. Preferred post-foaming agents include isopentane, n-pentane and isobutene. The composition is able to enhance the sensory experience for a consumer by remaining adhered to the consumer's skin for longer before being washed off, enabling greater levels of, for example, skin moisturisation and fragrance, to be delivered to the skin, and is also able to exhibit enhanced stability.
Patent GB-2476654-A (GB)
Title: Concertina dispensing container for dosing central heating system
Inventor: WYSOCKI CHARLES
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 2009-12-30
Abstract: A concertina dispensing container with adaptor for the addition of water treatment chemicals to a heating system through the common traditional means of either a standard filling loop or alternatively, through a standard radiator point. The container consists of a concertina body 1 attached to a valve mechanism 2, 3. The container has a tapered screw thread so as to attach to a central heating system without the need for compound or sealing tape. The valve mechanism 2, 3 includes a plunger 3 provided with locating lugs. The container provides an advantage in that no draining down is required which leads to the chemical being easily added to a system with minimal disruption and time. Minimal force need be applied through the concertina bottle in order to directly discharge the contents into the heating system. The container also includes a barrel nipple adaptor to use when filling directly to a filling loop fitting, which allows the easy addition of chemicals to any heating system.
Patent GB-987809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to extrusion dies for producing tubing from synthetic plastics
Inventor: MORRIS PETER ALLAN
IPC: B29C48/10
Filed: 1963-03-13
Abstract: 987,809. Extrusion dies. COSHAM ENGINEERING DESIGNS Ltd. March 12, 1964 [March 13, 1963], No. 10035/63. Headings B5A and B5B. A crosshead extrusion die for preparing synthetic plastics tubing 21 comprises a flow channel 1 leading tangentially to an annular or involute stationary flow chamber 2 substantially encircling a rotatable die body 5A, 5B within which an annular flow path 4 leads from the flow chamber 2 to the concentric die lips 8 where the tubing is extruded. The annular flow path 4 includes a portion 7 of tapering cross-section. A plurality of flow paths 3 lead tangentially from chamber 2 to annular flow path 4. The die body 5A, 5B is rotatably mounted in bearing and sealing rings 10, and is driven from electric motor 15 through a chain drive and pinion wheel 19. Thermostatically controlled electrical heating jackets 11, 22 are provided. Cooling means for the extruded tubing pass through bore 20 in the die. The extruded tubing is collapsed to form a film.
Patent GB-214998-A (GB)
IPC: A47B21/02
Filed: 1924-04-23
Abstract: 214,998. Lorge & Co., H. April 23, 1923, [Convention date]. Tables and desks combined with typewriters. - A flap b carrying a typewriter is supported in a desk or table by two parallel swinging pairs ot levers c, d arranged in the form of a parallelogram, and is supported in the position of use by rods or struts h, m at the front and rear. The main rods h of the supporting mechanism are hinged under the front of the flap b to angle members g thereon, and carry at their lower ends rollers k running in rails l in the sides of the desk, so that the flap b can be lowered into the desk. The struts m supporting the rear of the flap b are hinged to the rods h, while their free ends run on the underside of the flap, against which they are pressed by a spring n between them. A spring e connected to the desk and a member f on the lever c partly counterbalances the weight of the machine. Alternatively a coiled spring e wound on the rod v connecting the levers c engages with these and the desk. The angle members g enable the flap b to be raised to the normal level of the desk top. The rods h are connected at their lower ends by a shaft, and the rollers k are held in the front position by pawls p. A handle r operates catches q locking the struts m in the raised position.
Patent GB-545105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to automatic regulation of the voltage of synchronous generators
IPC: H02P9/18
Filed: 1941-08-08
Abstract: 545,105. Automatic control systems. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. Aug. 8, 1941, No. 10109. Convention date, Aug. 10, 1940. [Class 38 (iv)] Voltage.-To prevent the reduction of the field strength of an alternator below that necessary to prevent its falling out of synchronism, a field regulator controlling separate circuits 22, 23 for raising and lowering the excitation in response to voltage requirements has contacts 29, 30 included in one circuit whereby a minimum excita-. tion may not be passed and may have contacts 33, 34 in parallel with the other circuit whereby the excitation may be raised independently of the regulator. These contacts become effective at different values of excitation according to the load on the generator ; the contacts 30, 34 may be moved by a Selsyn transmission from the prime mover throttle valve while the contacts 29, 33 are moved in accordance with the position of the field rheostat 9. The regulator shown is described in Specification 388,805, and comprises, in addition to slow raise and lower contacts 17, 18 controlling a motor driving the rheostat, rapid raise and lower contacts 18, 19 which control relays 26, 27. Contacts 31, 32 are accordingly arranged to operate simultaneously with contacts 29, 30 to interrupt the circuit of the rapid lowering relay 27.