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Patent GB-2373274-A (GB)
Title: Soft release coupling of use with two tubing strings
Inventor: BROOKS ROBERT T
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: A soft release coupling for use with a seal assembly (43, fig 1) when running two tubulars downhole has two dogs (178) supported in a lower portion (128) of a locator (126, fig 9b). Two control rods (181) are supported for axial movement and are urged downwards by springs (183). An inner dog (191) has a downwardly facing surface which engages with groove (143) to limit movement of the seal tube (141) relative to locator (126, fig 9b). Movement of the control rods (181) allows the release of the seal assembly (43, fig 1) from the locator (126, fig 9b).
Patent GB-2375128-A (GB)
Title: Cutter for a drill bit
Inventor: SMITH REDD H
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 2001-06-18
Abstract: A cutter <B>102</B> for a drill bit has a substrate <B>104</B> with a substrate surface pattern <B>107</B> and a superabrasive layer <B>204</B> with a surface pattern <B>207</B>. The surface patterns <B>107</B>, <B>207</B> have complementary protrusive portions and depressed portions which interlock to form a three dimensional interface <B>150</B>. The substrate surface pattern <B>107</B> comprises annular raised portions <B>112</B>, <B>116</B> and a slot <B>118</B> which interlock with annular recessed portions <B>212</B>, <B>216</B> and tang <B>218</B> of superabrasive surface pattern <B>207</B>.
Patent GB-2393168-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft device preventing operation of control pedals
Inventor: DIXON DARREN
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: The pedal security lock consists of a base 1, a locking collar 2, a lock 3, a locking bolt 8 and a key 9. There is a hole 4 in the back of the base 1 and a hole 7 in the locking collar 2 which have the same diameter. The Base 1 is positioned under the pedals and the locking collar 2 is placed over the pedal arms and slotted into the base 1. The locking bolt 8 is then pushed through the holes 4 and 7 firmly to lock the pedal security lock. The design of the base 1 and locking collar 2 may be manufactured to different specifications to fit cars, vans or lorries.
Patent GB-2395538-A (GB)
Title: A Coupling Device
Inventor: TSUI TAK MING WILLIAM
IPC: D06B23/00
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a coupling device (2) suitable for placing two textile processing machines in fluid flow communication, comprising first (4) and second (6) co-axial pipe arrangements, a transfer pipe (8) and a divider plate (10) located within the transfer pipe (8). The pipe arrangements (4, 6) comprise separators (22, 24) located in an annular passage (26, 28) to separate the annular passage (26, 28) into fore (42, 50) and back (44, 52) chambers. The separators (22, 24) being connected to the divider plate (10). The device (2) being arranged such that fluid flowing into the inlet of one pipe arrangement (4) flows out of the outlet of the other pipe arrangement (6). The device (2) may also comprise a butterfly valve (12) in the divider plate (10) to selectively prevent fluid flow from one end of the transfer pipe (8) to the other end thereof.
Patent GB-2384080-A (GB)
Title: System and method for transportation vehicle monitoring, feedback and control
Inventor: KAPADIA VIRAF SAVAK
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A system provides monitoring/feedback to a transportation vehicle regarding the state of that vehicle based on, at least, information provided by sensors located on or in the transportation vehicle. Monitoring the transportation vehicle provides information about the status of the transportation vehicle and equipment on or in the vehicle. Feedback information is provided to the transportation vehicle based on the information received during monitoring. Additionally, feedback information may be formulated based on additional criteria received from equipment other than the sensors located on or in the vehicle, for example, meteorological systems, geographic location systems, e.g., a radar system, a global positioning system, etc. The information provided by the sensors and the formulated feedback information may be stored in memory on the transportation vehicle as well as at a stable location for archiving and subsequent analysis.
Patent GB-2397824-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional cell culture
Inventor: MIDDLETON IAN PHILIP
IPC: C12N5/08
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: A cell growth scaffolding arranged in use, to mount one or more cells, comprising at least one fibre, wherein at least a portion of the fibre is mounted in a fluid perfusable support means. The invention further provides methods of growing cells and methods of manufacturing cell growth scaffolding.
Patent GB-2401121-A (GB)
Title: Stud wall perimeter channel
Inventor: MCKEITH STUART DENNIS
IPC: E04B2/76
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A perimeter channel <B>10</B> for a stud wall or a suspended ceiling has a set of markings <B>14</B> at regular intervals to facilitate positioning of studs <B>12</B>. The markings <B>14</B> may comprise indents or formations locally restricting the width of the channel. The markings <B>14</B> may be on the surface of the channel. The markings <B>14</B> may comprise notches or holes in side walls of the channel. The channel <B>10</B> may have a plurality of sets of markings visually distinguishable from one another and arranged at different regular intervals from one another. The channel <B>10</B> may be formed from sheet aluminium.
Patent GB-2403890-A (GB)
Title: System for segregated collection of refuse
Inventor: GARLAND JONATHON
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for collecting refuse and particularly, but not exclusively, to a system for recyclable and non-recyclable waste. The invention provides a bin (2) comprising two compartments for receiving refuse, each compartment comprising an opening through which, in use, refuse may be passed into the interior of the compartment. Each compartment further comprises a closure (24, 26) for closing said opening. The bin (2) further comprises means for selectively securing the closure of one of said compartments in a position which closes the opening of said one compartment. The securing means may include a locking member (48). A refuse lorry may comprise means for operating the securing means of one compartment so that it remains closed during emptying of the other compartment.
Patent GB-2389181-A (GB)
Title: Sample introduction system
Inventor: EATON ANDREW
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A sample introduction system 1 and method of use thereof suitable for use with an analytical instrument 2 such as ICP-MS, flame spectrophotometers, APCI-MS and ESI-MS. The introduction system comprises at least two fluid dispensers SP1, SP2 formed and arranged to dispense (e.g. sample, diluent and calibration) fluids 6, 7, 8 at know flow rates. A controller is arranged to control, independently or otherwise of one another, the flow rates of the fluids. At least one mixing coil 3, 4 may be provided to ensure mixing of the fluids be entry to an analytical instrument. The flow-rates of the fluids may be varied using the controller so that reducing the flow-rate of one fluid may be compensated for by increasing the flow-rate of one or more other fluids such that the overall flow-rate is constant.
Patent GB-2389442-A (GB)
Title: System and method for implementing a loyalty program incorporating on-line and off-line transactions
Inventor: BUSHOLD THOMAS R
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A system and method for implementing a loyalty program. Each program has a client providing products and/or services to customers. The client desires to build loyalty relationships with the customers. The customers complete on-line (104) and off line (106) transactions or behaviors with the client. The program receives information relating to the transactions or behaviors (102) and issues reward points (110) redeemable for rewards to the customers on the basis of the received information (108).
Patent GB-2394712-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of microstructured fibres
Inventor: JAKOBSEN CHRISTIAN
IPC: B23K26/40
Filed: 2002-03-09
Abstract: This PCT Application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2395449-A (GB)
Title: An air induction filtration system
Inventor: GIMBY DAVID ROBERT
IPC: F02M33/02
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: An air induction system (10, Fig 1) for controlling hydrocarbon emissions 20, 22 diffusing from an engine comprises a porous filter 24 loaded with carbon in fluid communication with an air path 18. Preferably when the engine is running, fresh air 17 from an inlet 16 is directed along the air path 18 through the porous filter 24 to a throttle body 12. When the engine is shut off hydrocarbon vapours may travel from the throttle body to the filter where they are adsorbed by the carbon. Preferably a portion of the adsorbed hydrocarbons are recycling back to the engine when the engine is running. The filter may be an open cell polyurethane foam or a closed cell foam impregnated or loaded with activated carbon or a zeolite. Advantageously the air induction system reduces the amount of hydrocarbon emissions to the environment from internal combustion engines.
Patent GB-2407269-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary article with projection
Inventor: LLOYD JULIE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2003-10-20
Abstract: An absorbent sanitary article 1 with a projection 11 which may be inserted between the user's buttocks. Preferably the projection 11 is made from a stiffer material than the rest of the article, and may be of a sufficient size to remain inserted between the user's buttocks. The sanitary article may be folded against the sides of the projection 11 for packaging. The sanitary article 1 may be formed by inserting a separate projection 11 through a slot 12 in the base portion 10, or the projection 11 may be adhered to the base portion 10. The sanitary article 1 may comprise a sanitary towel, panty pad, incontinence pad or a nappy. The projection 11 may prevent leaks when the user is lying down and prevents unwanted movement.
Patent GB-2407957-A (GB)
Title: Garden spike pole holder
Inventor: BARTRUM GEOFFREY PERCY COLIN
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A garden spike pole holder comprises a short metal tube 2 with a pointed end 3 and a shoulder 1. The spike is knocked into the ground sop that the shoulder is at ground level. The spike then acts as the support for any pole which is to be held in a substantially vertical position in the ground. The holder may also be fitted with an adapter (figure 5) which comprises a male part 11 for insertion into the ground spike and a female part 10 which will accommodate a pole or shaft of considerably larger dimensions than that of the spike pole holder. The holder may be used to support a wide variety of posts, including for example a bird table, an umbrella or a clothes drier.
Patent GB-2410698-A (GB)
Title: Abdominal exerciser
Inventor: POWER CHRISTOPHER ANDREW RICHA
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: The exercise machine comprises an abdominally mounted mechanism to facilitate a pulling motion, a position sensor (9, fig 2) and an electro muscular stimulation device (8, fig 2) which is responsive to feedback from the sensor. Preferably the machine includes an abdominal rest 1, a carriage 3 mounted on slide rail 2 which may be pulled towards the user by means of handles 4 and a return spring 7. Electrical pads 6 may be mounted on the abdominal rest 1. The pulling motion may be assisted by a motor (10, fig 2) which is responsive to the exercise rhythm and/or position sensor.
Patent GB-2402636-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust-collecting device for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/103
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner 200 has a suction port assembly, a dust-collecting chamber 240 a first air inlet path 260 to connect the suction port assembly and the dust-collecting chamber, 240 and a second air inlet path 270 to connect the lower end of the dust-collecting chamber 240 and a vacuum generator 230. A cyclonic dust-collecting device 300 is detachably mounted in the dust-collecting chamber 240 so that its upper end is connected to the first air inlet path 260 and its lower end is connected to the second air inlet path 270. A filter chamber 340 is integrally formed with the cyclonic dust-collecting device 300, and has a filter 343 detachably disposed therein. As the second air inlet path 270 requires a small space, it is feasible to manufacture the vacuum cleaner easily, and to maintain the filter chamber 340 and the cyclonic dust-collecting device 300 at the same time. Therefore, maintenance of the vacuum cleaner 200 is more convenient.
Patent GB-2417668-A (GB)
Title: A recycling unit
Inventor: SMITH EWAN
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: A recycling unit comprises 3 bins 1, a pedestal, base 2 and lid 3 to facilitate the separation of waste material. Preferably the bins are different lengths and may be fastened to the pedestal. The lid may be hinged and lockable with 3 apertures (4, Fig 1) to allow the waste to enter the bins. The apertures may have internal sheathing to prevent tampering and removal of the collected items and prevent unwanted material being deposited in the bins. The unit may be installed/fixed into the ground by concrete or a suitable fixture.
Patent GB-2403046-A (GB)
Title: A method for literal data access
Inventor: STERKIN ASHER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-03-10
Abstract: A method for accessing at least one literal data item in a hierarchical structure, the method including receiving a request to access at least one literal data item, and receiving content that comprises said at least one literal data item. The data item being broadcast in a binary format. The method also includes receiving an index for optimizing access to the at least one literal data item, and accessing the at least one literal data item, at least in part, by utilizing the index and using data carousel access.
Patent GB-2407182-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosis of processors in a multiprocessor system at runtime
Inventor: POMARANSKI KEN GARY
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: A diagnostic program for testing a processor is executed on a selected one of many processors 78A-D in a multiprocessor system whilst the remaining processors continue to execute program code. The diagnostic program may be performed as a background task and the selection of which processor to apply the program to is rotated using a round robin algorithm to ensure the operation of each processors is verified. The level of aggressiveness of testing may also be set to determine how frequently the processors are tested. The tests are based upon a comparison of the result of the test with an expected value and when a processor fails the system will initiate a fault handler routine, remove the faulty processor or halt the system.
Patent GB-2403572-A (GB)
Title: Instruction timing control within a data processing system
Inventor: WATT SIMON CHARLES
IPC: G06F21/71
Filed: 2003-10-06
Abstract: A data processing system (2) is provided which is responsive to program instructions that operate in a variable timing mode to require a variable number of processing cycles to complete. The system is also operable in a fixed timing mode, which may be programmable using a bit (or several bits) within a configuration controlling register, to operate in a fixed timing mode in which such instructions are forced to operate using a fixed number of processing cycles. Thus, suppression of instructions which fail their condition codes may be suppressed and early termination of program instructions similarly suppressed in a manner which helps resist an attack upon the security of the system by observing the number of processing cycles required to process certain data.
Patent GB-2408972-A (GB)
Title: Fuel tank assembly with welded component
Inventor: VORENKAMP ERICH J
IPC: B60P3/00
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A fuel tank 20 and an internal component 30 are assembled by induction welding the component 30 to an inner surface 26 of the tank 20. In the assembly 10, the component 30 and an induction element (34 see fig 6), which may be integrally moulded with the component 30, are typically in contact with the inner surface 26, preferably in a position substantially spaced apart from an access opening 24 through the tank wall 22. The assembly method may include gripping the component 30 with a holder (52 see fig 4), inserting the holder (52) into the access opening 24, displacing the holder (52) to an offset position and energising an emitter coil (40 see fig 5).
Patent GB-2421485-A (GB)
Title: Storage device for use in a vehicle
Inventor: FROST DANIEL
IPC: B60R7/08
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A storage device (12) for use within a vehicle luggage compartment (13) includes a plurality of retaining members or hooks (6) coupled to a common carrier member (7) so as to be movable simultaneously from a stored position to a deployed position through actuation of the common carrier member (7). The retaining members (6) in the deployed position protrude from the trim (4) of the vehicle (13) such that an item of cargo (14) may be attached to a retaining member (6).
Patent GB-2413520-A (GB)
Title: Gas-assist injection moulding with dual gas injection
Inventor: HOMANN GREGORY A
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus (10) are provided for forming an injection molded plastic part. After the injection of plastic material has started (74), a volume of gas from a fixed volume reservoir (40) is introduced (76) into the plastic material (120 figure 3b-not shown) at a low pressure forming a hollow cavity (110). After the mold (14) is filled and packed (78) with plastic, pressurized gas is introduced (82) into the hollow cavity (110) forming the completed plastic part. The introduction (76) of this volume of gas is initiated when the temperature of the plastic material (120) in the mold (14) has reached a predetermined value. Alternatively, the introduction of the first volume of gas may be triggered by the presence of plastics material, which presence may be detected by a fibre optic sensor as part a control mechanism.
Patent GB-2413328-A (GB)
Title: Erythropoietin protein variants
Inventor: BUCHANAN ANDREW
IPC: C12N15/18
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: Erythropoietin (EPO) variant polypeptides having a five-fold improvement in stability compared with wild-type EPO; method of making an EPO variant; use of an EPO variant in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of anaemia.
Patent GB-2427034-A (GB)
Title: Acousto-optic deflection
Inventor: WHITE DAVID JOHN
IPC: G02F1/11
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: Apparatus for acoustically deflecting optical radiation, including a deflector means 1 for receiving optical radiation 7 and deflecting the optical radiation with acoustic radiation wherein the deflector means is arranged to change the acoustic radiation such that sequential acoustic waves WF1, WF2, of differing waveform simultaneously deflect received optical radiation by differing respective amounts. A corresponding method of deflection is also disclosed. The apparatus may be used to control a laser display projector of a vehicle simulator machine.
Patent GB-2416779-A (GB)
Title: Laundry machine with electrolysis apparatus
Inventor: ODA KENJI
IPC: D06F39/08
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A laundry machine for reusing detergent components contained in waste wash water includes water stored in an outer tub 5 during washing process and rinsing process which is discharged from the outer tub 5 and introduced into a water storage tank 17. By energizing an anode 19 and a cathode 20 to electrolyze the water stored in the water storage tank 17, organic materials are deposited and separated and at the same time detergent components are separated and floated up. The separated detergent components are stored in a detergent container 30, which are supplied into the outer tub 5 and reused during the washing process of the next washing.
Patent GB-2429318-A (GB)
Title: Portable purchase scanning system
Inventor: BYERLEY STEPHEN
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A purchase scanning system comprises rechargeable scanners 8 removably mounted in connectors 6 of shopping trolleys 4. When nested trolleys are received in a base station 2 a plug in front of the connector 6-1 of the first trolley 4-1 is electrically connected to a socket on the base station 2, the plug in the front of the next connector 6-2 engages in a socket in the rear of the connector 6-1 and so on with all the connectors thus electrically connected to the base station to recharge batteries in the scanners.
Patent GB-2428693-A (GB)
Title: Woven papermaking fabric with seam
Inventor: SWAINE BRENT
IPC: D03D3/04
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: A method of making a seam for an endless woven multilayer papermakers fabric such as a press felt base fabric, comprises selecting a repeating weave pattern so as to provide during weaving a body portion 102 woven as a double layer, and a shed change for the warp yarns 200 adjacent to the warp yarns of the body portion to provide a first and second seaming portion. In each seaming portion 110 the warp yarns are separated into an upper group and a lower group such that the weft yarn interweaves separately with each group to form a distinct upper and lower layer. A forming wire 122 is provided at the vertically aligned lateral edges of the fabric, and the weft yarn 300 in sequence interweaves with the upper group of warp yarns to provide the upper layer, forms a seaming loop 305 about the forming wire and interweaves with the lower group of warp yarns to provide the lower layer. The method and a fabric made by the method provide improved uniformity of the seaming loops and reduced sheet marking in the seam area.
Patent GB-2429111-A (GB)
Title: Electronic tag
Inventor: STONE NICHOLAS JIM
IPC: G06K7/08
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: A printed tag (2) for packaging comprising a first set of spaced, electrically-conductive lines (4) overlying a substrate (5). An electrically-insulating layer (6) overlying at least a portion of the first set of lines, a second set of spaced, electrically-conductive lines (8) overlying the insulating layer, arranged to cross the first set of lines. The insulating layer is configurated to provide at least one region (10) for providing electrical contact between a line in the first set of the conductive lines and a line in the second set of lines. The tracks can be made of electrically conductive foil, ink or paint.
Patent GB-2417269-A (GB)
Title: Anchoring and orientating equipment in well casing
Inventor: MCGLOTHEN JODY R
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: Anchoring and orientating equipment with an unobstructed bore comprises a latch assembly 80 that has a tubular collet structure 84 which also serves as an outer housing of the latch assembly. The collet structure has circumferentially spaced apart collets 86 integrally formed thereon. The collets have external anchoring and orienting profiles 88 and 90. The profile 88 is different from profile 90. Rotation of the latch assembly 80 will then cause the external profiles 88, 90 to engage the corresponding radial portions on the internal profile 12, fig 1, thereby rotationally anchoring and orienting the latch assembly relative to the coupling 14. To maintain the collets in engagement with the profile 12, the latch assembly includes a locking device 94.