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Patent GB-2367796-A (GB)
Title: Counterbalanced rigging arrangement for a multi-hulled sailing boat
Inventor: WEBB ROBERT COLIN HARVEY
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: A multi-hulled sailing boat where the mast, rigging and sail or sails are counterbalanced and kept in an erect position against the effect of the wind by the weight of the crew acting around a pivoting mechanism. The counterbalancing effect may be supplemented by muscular action taken by the crew. The pivoting mechanism may comprise a longitudinal pivoting bar 2 having a socket 1 for the base of the mast at one end and a platform 8 mounted to the other end of the pivoting bar by means of a lever arrangement 5 and 6, on which the crew can stand or sit. The weight of the crew acting on the platform provides a reactive force to the load applied to the mast by the wind acting on the sails, keeping said mast in an erect position.
Patent GB-2357552-A (GB)
Title: Mixed air and steam gas turbine coolant
Inventor: FRUTSCHI HANS ULRICH
IPC: F01K23/10
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A power station comprises: a gas turbine group having compressor 1, combustors 2,4, two turbines 3,5 and load 14; waste heat steam generator 15 receiving gas turbine exhaust 11 feeding steam cycle 16-21. Compressor air is tapped 33, 33a and supplied via non-return valves 31, 31a to mixing drums 32, 32a and mixed with steam fed via a control valves 30, 30a and is supplied to the respective gas turbines as cooling medium. Non-return valves 31, 31a may be arranged to close or partially close at a given steam pressure to provide for pure steam, or given steam/air ratio cooling. In event of steam pressure failure or before steam generation on plant staff-up, the valves open providing compressor air cooling. Combustor 4 is burnerless and relies on spontaneous fuel ignition. Superheated (19a Fig 2) steam may be supplied to the first combustor.
Patent GB-2358912-A (GB)
Title: Dual multi-component refrigeration cycles for liquefaction of natural gas
Inventor: KIMBLE LAWRENCE E
IPC: F25B1/10
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: A process is disclosed for liquefying natural gas to produce a pressurized liquid product having a temperature above -112 {C using two mixed refrigerants in two closed cycles, a low-level refrigerant to cool and liquefy the natural gas and a high-level refrigerant to cool the low-level refrigerant. After being used to liquefy the natural gas, the low-level refrigerant is (a) warmed by heat exchange in countercurrent relationship with another stream of the low-level refrigerant and by heat exchange against a first stream of the high-level refrigerant, (b) compressed to an elevated pressure, and (c) aftercooled against an external cooling fluid. The low-level refrigerant is then cooled by heat exchange against a second stream of the high-level mixed refrigerant and by exchange against the low-level refrigerant. The high-level refrigerant is warmed by the heat exchange with the low-level refrigerant, compressed to an elevated pressure, and aftercooled against an external cooling fluid.
Patent GB-2365650-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating imaging array to reduce noise and increase signal dynamic range.
Inventor: HURWITZ JONATHAN EPHRIAM DAVID
IPC: H04N5/363
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: A method of operating a solid state image sensor having an image sensing array 1 comprising a plurality of active pixels 4 comprises: resetting each pixel; after successive time periods reading outputs from each pixel so as to obtain multiple sets of image data having different dynamic ranges without resetting the pixels between said successive time periods; and combining the sets of image data in order to obtain a resultant set of image data having a further dynamic range different from the individual dynamic ranges of the multiple data sets. A further method disclosed comprises: resetting and immediately reading a preliminary output from each said pixel; after a first period of time, reading a first output from each said pixel; and determining the difference between said preliminary and first outputs so as to obtain a set of image data substantially free of noise components represented by said preliminary outputs. The methods allow images to be obtained having low noise and/or a wide dynamic range and/or which are resistant to lighting-induced flicker.
Patent GB-2379640-A (GB)
Title: Paraplegic carriage having a steering and driving mechanism
Inventor: ROBINSON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B62K5/02
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: The mechanism comprises two hand levers 12 pivoted at respective bearings 16 and having respective drive levers 14 pivotally connected to them. At the bearings 16, the levers 12 have coupled to them respective lateral arms 13 with linkages to the front wheel for steering. In one embodiment, respective outer tubes of the levers 12 carry the pivots for the drive levers 14, handles on the lever ends being provided on respective inner tubes of the levers 12 which extend to the bearings 16 enabling handle rotation to steer the wheel and fore-aft lever swinging to drive the carriage. Alternatively, the handles are on outer lever tubes, with inner tubes extending to drive lever pivots below.
Patent GB-2371281-A (GB)
Title: Star wheel conveyor assembly
Inventor: GIOMETTI STEPHEN M
IPC: B65B57/02
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A star wheel carrier assembly (10,fig 1) comprises a rotatable shaft 20, at least two hub assemblies each having a central hub portion 24, and an annular outer supporting region 26. Three identical carrier segments 31 are arranged in a side to side relationship to form an annular carrier with bottle receiving pockets 34. Each segment 31 featuring a half pocket, going up to form a full pocket when assembled next to the half pocket of another segment 3, and removably fastened to one of the outer supporting portions 26, such as via releasable clamps 40. Spokes 22 may interconnect central hub portion 24, and outer supporting region 26. In a second disclosure the star wheel (10,fig1) is used in combination with a glass container inspection machine. The assembly may be used to carry a variety of numbers of bottles such as eight as in fig.2 or sixteen as in fig.3. The segments 31 may carry rollers 44 proximate the pockets 34 to aid the receiving and movement of bottles within the assembly.
Patent GB-2372061-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for treating pressurized drilling fluid returns from a well
Inventor: MORGAN THEODORE ALLEN
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2000-11-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating pressurized drilling fluid returns from a well having a returns outlet. The method comprises the steps of providing a primary separator for selectively separating solid, liquid and gas components of the drilling fluid returns where the primary separator has an input for introducing drilling fluid returns thereto: providing a secondary separator for selectively separating at least a portion of a gas component in the drilling fluid returns where the secondary separator has an input for introducing drilling fluid returns thereto: connecting the input of the primary separator and the input of the secondary separator to the returns outlet of the well such that the input of the secondary separator is connected to the well returns outlet upstream of the input of the primary separator; providing a control to regulate the flow of drilling fluid returns through the input of the primary and secondary separators: monitoring the flow of the gas component of the drilling fluid returns expelled from the primary separator; and, in response to changes in the flow of gas expelled from the primary separator, operating the control to regulate the flow of drilling fluid returns through the primary and secondary separators to maintain the flow of gas expelled from the primary separator within predetermined parameters.
Patent GB-2369361-A (GB)
Title: Efficient synthesis of an acetal from a non-cyclic ketone or aldehyde starting materials
Inventor: HUGUES FRANCOIS
IPC: C07C41/56
Filed: 1998-12-21
Abstract: A process for the efficient synthesis of acetals wherein the carbon bearing the two acetal oxygens is not part of a ring system is described. The process involves reaction of a non-cyclic ketone or aldehyde of the general formula R'1R'2C=O, wherein R'1 and R'2, which may be identical or different, are hydrogen, aryl or linear or branched alkyl having from 1-20 carbon atoms with an alcohol of the formula R'OH, wherein R' is a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, characterized in that the reaction is carried out in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of a catalytic composition comprising at least one solid acid catalyst and at least one molecular sieve.
Patent GB-2402086-A (GB)
Title: Device for removing pollutants from exhaust gases
Inventor: KAPITOURES KOSTA
IPC: B01D47/06
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: A device 10 for removing pollutants from exhaust gases comprises of a chamber 11, a layer of mesh 5, 6 dividing the chamber into upper part 21 and lower part 20. Spray heads 2, 3, 4 introduce chilled liquid spray, into upper part 21, inlet pipe 1 and lower part 20 respectively. The inlet pipe 1 introduces exhaust gases into the lower part 20, through a flared nozzle 19, and the flow of the exhaust gases is controlled by an inlet fan 7. An outlet pipe 8 conveys exhaust gases, substantially without pollutants, out of the chamber 11. A drain portion 13 shaped like a funnel channels the liquid and pollutants into a tank 15. The tank 15 has an inlet conduit 12, and an outlet conduit 27. The outlet conduit 27 links tank 15 to an external filter 17, which contains sand filtration, active coal filtration and open cell polyurethane foam filtration, for treating the pollutants.
Patent GB-2370036-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of chemical hydrolysates
Inventor: LUPTON FRANCIS STEPHEN
IPC: A62D3/02
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: A chemical munition hydrolysate treatment system pretreats agent hydrolysate with irradiation in the presence of an oxidant and processes the pre-treated chemical agent and energetic materials through a series of treatment processes until a pre-selected level of destruction is achieved. The treatment process includes a biological treatment of the aqueous wastestreams and catalytic oxidation of the air exhaust streams.
Patent GB-2388008-A (GB)
Title: Coating food grade powders to aid dispersion
Inventor: KRINGELUM EJVIND
IPC: A23P1/04
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: An easily dispersible powder product comprises a dry powder consisting of a food grade hydrocolloid, protein non-gelatinized starch and/or salt coated with an emulsifier and/or fat. The emulsifier and/or fat comprises 2 or 55% weight of the powder. The hydrocolloid may be pectin, alginate, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, galactomannan and/or xanthan, preferably pectin. The protein may be animal or vegetable protein such as milk protein, gelatine, soya protein, pea protein and/or carob protein. The salt is preferably phosphate, citrate or lactate. The emulsifier may be an ester of a fatty acid, or a mono- and/or diglyceride. The fat is preferably of animal or vegetable origin, such as palm oil, soya oil, lard or butter fat. These coated powders may be prepared by mixing liquid emulsifier and/or fat with the core material, or by spraying the emulsifier and/or fat onto the powder. The coated powders are suitable for incorporating in cakes, soups, sauces, yogurts, whipped cream, processed cheese, ice cream, sorbet and calf milk replacement.
Patent GB-2379906-A (GB)
Title: Making applique items
Inventor: RAMSBOTTOM PETER
IPC: B32B37/12
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: Appliqu items comprising decorated cut out panels (11) of face material (12) laminated to backing material (13) are made from a width of face material (12) decorated in multiple panels (11) across its width prepared on a face material preparation machine (14). The prepared face material (12) is laminated to a backing material (13) continuously with production of the decorated face material (12). Panels (11) are subsequently cut out from the laminated material (12, 13). The laminating operation (22) is isolated from the face material preparation operation.
Patent GB-2381666-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency module
Inventor: MIKAMI SHIGEYUKI
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A radio frequency module comprising:<BR> ```a plurality of separate dielectric substrates, each of the plurality of separate dielectric substrates forming separate functional blocks;<BR> ```at least one transmission line formed on each of the separate functional blocks, the at least one transmission line of each of the separate functional blocks electrically coupling adjacent ones of the separate functional blocks without the transmission lines contacting each other. Suitably, an antenna block 12, a duplexer block 13, a transmitter block 14, a receiver block 15 and an oscillator block 16 are formed on the separate substrates. Connection resonators, which may be connected to transmission lines, are formed at edges of the separate substrates. The connection resonators on adjacent ones of the separate substrates are arranged close to each other such that the two adjacent resonators are electromagnetically coupled to each other. Thus, the transmission lines on the separate substrates are interconnected, and a signal can be propagated among the blocks.
Patent GB-2381249-A (GB)
Title: Using gravity to assist displacement of aircraft nacelle doors
Inventor: MCEVOY FINBARR
IPC: B64D29/04
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: In order to assist the displacement of nacelle portions 15,16 between closed positions, occupied when the aircraft is being operated, and open positions, occupied when access to engine components is required, the portions are provided with means to transfer force therebetween, whereby the gravitational force acting on one portion during opening/closing movement can assist the opening/closing movement of the other portion. The portions may comprise upper and lower thrust reverser cowls, upper and lower fan cowl doors, or upper and lower assemblies each comprising a thrust reverser cowl connected to a fan cowl. The portions 15,16 may be mounted on a power unit support boom 19, by means of pivots 20,21. The force transfer means may consist of a linkage, comprising an adjustable length arm 27 pivotally mounted to one portion 16 and to an arm 28 fixed to the other portion 15, a plurality of such linkages (fig. 7), inter-engaging gear segments (figures 8 and 9), or pivotally mounted hydraulic actuators hydraulically coupled in a closed loop configuration (fig. 10). To assist an upper reverser cowl 15 to reach a top-dead centre position during closing, a pivotally connected spring may be provided (fig. 5).
Patent GB-2380214-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore casing
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/30
Filed: 1999-11-08
Abstract: A wellbore casing or tie-back liner comprises a tubular liner 210 formed by extruding the liner off of a mandrel 205, and an annular body of cement coupled to the liner 210 in annular region 315.
Patent GB-2393962-A (GB)
Title: Selective inhibition of a gellable liquid
Inventor: ZAROSLOV YURY DMITRIEVICH
IPC: C09K8/508
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: A controlled-gelation aqueous solution is proposed. The solution contains a hydrophobically-aggregating gelling agent, and an effective amount of an inhibitor which suppresses hydrophobic aggregation of the gelling agent. The inhibitor is soluble in water so that when the controlled-gelation aqueous solution contacts aqueous media the inhibitor disperses and gelation occurs. However, the inhibitor is substantially insoluble in hydrocarbons so that when the controlled-gelation aqueous solution contacts hydrocarbon media the inhibitor continues to suppress said hydrophobic aggregation and gelation is suppressed. The solution may be used to control the flow of water into oil wells, making it possible to reduce the water cut.
Patent GB-2399254-A (GB)
Title: Telephone service for ordering taxis
Inventor: MAGEE PAUL
IPC: G10L11/00
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A service ordering system and method, for example for ordering taxis, utilising voice recognition systems. The system uses a database of correlation data correlating a telephone identification number with an address, a caller identification system for identifying the telephone number associated with a caller and a voice prompting unit for prompting a caller with the address registered in the database and for asking the caller about the service required. The voice recognition system identifies the service required from the answers given by the caller. Upon confirmation or identification of the caller a communication unit dispatches a service request.
Patent GB-2382564-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for retracting a hose
Inventor: BOMBARDI HARRY GERARD
IPC: B64F1/36
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: An apparatus for retracting a hose, such as a flexible air supply hose 106, comprises a housing 104 and a motorised drive unit 114 which is operable to retract the hose into the housing. The drive unit comprises a belt 124 which may have grooves 125 which correspond to ribs 107 on the hose. This enables the belt to grip the hose and facilitate the retraction of the hose. The apparatus may further comprise rollers (122, Fig 2). The hose may be positioned around an inner tube 102. The hose may be used to supply air conditioned air to stationary aircraft.
Patent GB-2386660-A (GB)
Title: Self tracking sensor suspension mechanism
Inventor: MANZAK PAUL T
IPC: F17D5/00
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a self tracking sensor mechanism for use with a smart pipeline inspection gauge, commonly termed a "smart pig". The self-tracking sensor mechanism has a link pivotally attached to a body portion of the pig and a spring for using the link in a direction away from the body portion of the pig and toward the wall of the pipeline being inspected. A trailing arm is pivotally connected to the link. The trailing arm has a sensor that is maintained in contact with the pipeline interior surface to be inspected during travel of the pig through the pipeline.
Patent GB-2398402-A (GB)
Title: Providing contextual information to aid a user suffering memory loss
Inventor: YAMASHITA KOJI
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: An individual who has problems with memory carries a portable communication terminal (101) which loads and collects various types of information, along with an ID, through a communication network, as behavior monitoring information (103). Also various types of provided information (107) (e.g. map information) are collected. When a specific status information (e.g. forgetting which route to take) of the individual who carries the portable communication terminal (101) is loaded, memory support information (115) is generated as conversation, text and image, so that the specific status of the individual can be addressed on the spot, based on information collected in the past and various types of provided information. This memory support information (115) is transferred to the individual carrying the portable communication terminal (101). The system may additionally be used to remind a user they have left an item unattended.
Patent GB-2391544-A (GB)
Title: Fuel tank filler neck having a blocking member
Inventor: NICHOLL STEPHEN
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a filler neck 14 for a fuel tank. The filler neck 14 having a blocking member 18 positioned substantially at a mouth of the filler neck 14 which in use prevents a fuel filling nozzle 12 being inserted in the filler neck 14 except where the filling nozzle 12 has an internal bore 13 size sufficient to allow it to pass over the blocking member 18. A filler neck 14 so arranged can be adapted to prevent the insertion of a unleaded petrol filling nozzle into the diesel filler neck because the internal bore of a diesel filling nozzle is larger than either the internal bore of an unleaded filling nozzle or a lead replacement petrol filling nozzle. The filler neck 14 of the invention provides a physical inhibition to insertion of a petrol filling nozzle thereby limiting the potential for filling the diesel fuel tank with petrol. A spring-like flexible rod 16 may be provided to support the blocking member 18, and the blocking member 18 may be in the form of a tubular truncated cone. The rod 16 maybe a coil bound spring (fig 2), and a locating member (fig 2, 22) may be provided to secure the rod 16 in the filler neck 14. The blocking member 18 may have spaced arms (fig 10, 52) having an envelope in the form of a truncated cone.
Patent GB-2407465-A (GB)
Title: Copy control and monitoring of audio and audio-visual recordings
Inventor: LANDENBERG AVI
IPC: G10L19/018
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A method of improving a security measure for limited issues of audio of audio visual work includes recording multiple copes from a master data carrier, processing to impart an audio watermark to the audio portion of the signal the audio watermark being different for each recording made. Additional copy protection measures may be applied to the recording, along with use of a datafile to correlating with watermarks in order to identify the particular recording or party to whom it is to be sent. The format of the recording may be CD or DVD.
Patent GB-2394662-A (GB)
Title: Topical composition for treating pain
Inventor: SMALL ROBERT
IPC: A61K47/44
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: Disclosed herein are topical compositions and methods for using the same to relieve pain in humans, such as pain associated with cancer, bone injuries, old age, and many other forms of pain. Specifically, the present compositions comprise an effective amount of acetone, a salicylate-based compound and an emollient. In addition, the present compositions further comprise one or more compounds including, but not limited to, terpenes and essential oils. The present compositions may be in the form of a liquid (preferably a slightly viscous liquid) or other forms including, but not limited to, salves, creams, gels, ointments or sprays.
Patent GB-2399624-A (GB)
Title: Ceiling void mounted ventilation unit
Inventor: PRICE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F24F1/0071
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: A ceiling void mounted fan coil unit 20 has a main housing 22 having an inlet 24 and a plurality of outlets 26. The housing contains a fan unit 40 and a coil unit 42, both located between the inlet and outlets. Additionally the fan coil unit has an extension member 30 located over the main housing inlet which includes at least three openings, two of which are located at first and second sides 38 of the main housing and the third opening communicating with the main housing inlet. The fan coil unit may also include a filter (144 fig 6) within the housing, and the extension member may have convex or concave surfaces and may be provided with guide vanes (160 fig 5). In use, the extension member may reduce the effective noise emitted from the unit.
Patent GB-2399960-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic gain control in a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system
Inventor: CHUN JOON-SUNG
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: A method of gain control for a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system is disclosed. According to the method, during the conversion of pulse code modulation (pcm) data into a VoIP packet, or vice versa, a gain value is dynamically assigned according to the type of terminal equipment used. The system includes a private exchange (pbx) which holds a table of gain values, and a VoIP gateway which receives gain values from the pbx. The gateway applies the gain values to pcm voice data before conversion to, or after conversion from, a VoIP packet.
Patent GB-2400984-A (GB)
Title: Servo motor with built in drive circuit
Inventor: HIROMASA MIURA
IPC: H02K11/04
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: In the servo motor with the built-in drive circuit, the sensor circuit portion 31 and the drive control circuit portion 32 are formed on a sensor circuit board 25, and the motor drive circuit 43a is formed on a motor drive board 42, thereby achieving a reduction in size. Power transistors 43 mounted on board 42contact finned aluminium cover 40 which dissipates heat An electromagnet pull off brake 9,12,13 and a code plate 21 with associated light emitter/receiver 23,26 is provided.