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Patent GB-2357054-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held grinder
Inventor: WURST KLAUS
IPC: B24B55/10
Filed: 2000-09-18
Abstract: A hand-held grinder, e.g. an eccentric or an oscillating grinder, comprises a grinding platen (20, fig. 1) for receiving a grinding disc (40, figs. 1 and 10). The platen (20, fig. 1) has slot-shaped axial through-holes 28 for dust extraction passing right through it, the through-holes being at least twice as long as they are wide The through-holes 28 extend radially outwards from the centre of the platen (20, fig. 1) and lie perpendicularly to the platen's sole (25, fig 1). The longitudinal sides of each of the through-holes 28 may be surrounded by ribs (38 and 39, figs. 4-6). Through-holes 28 may be crossed by arcuate grooves 29 formed in the platen's sole (25, fig. 1), the grooves 29 being curved to form a spiral with the concave side of each lying in the direction of rotation of the platen (20, fig. 1). The grooves 29 each end at a blind hole 27 for dust extraction.
Patent GB-2354787-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for drilling boreholes
Inventor: KRUGER VOLKER
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 1996-10-11
Abstract: A mud motor 100 is characterised by a bearing assembly 140 having a drive shaft 132 rotated by the mud motor 100. The bearing assembly 140 having a sensor 148a and b for measuring radial displacement of a drive shaft 132 when the drive shaft is rotated. A source of lubricating fluid (180, fig 2c) for the bearing assembly and associated sensors (186 and 190a-c, fig 2c) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2365361-A (GB)
Title: Delivering games programs to game machines
Inventor: TAHO SAGAHIRO
IPC: A63F13/77
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: To enable games programs originally intended for games machines with a specific architecture to be used on machines with a different architecture, a game program delivery apparatus, Fig 2 (not shown) stores games programs 33c1....33cn for the original architecture, an emulator program 33d and a game selection program 33b. The delivery process involves initially transmitting the game selection program over a bi-directional information delivery medium such as the Internet to a game machine having the different architecture, Fig 1 (not shown), executing the selection program on that game machine and allowing a player to select a game title which is sent back to the delivery apparatus, whereupon the game program for that selected title is delivered along with the emulation program so that the game machine executes the game program, optionally including storage of both programs on memory card 60. The system can be used for delivering games programs marketed for older-generation machines to next-generation machines or for using the games of one manufacturer on the machines of another.
Patent GB-2373604-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating software programs
Inventor: CARBONE GIANCARLO
IPC: G06F21/12
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: A method (300) and system for controlling use of software programs on a client workstation; the programs (such as an operating system or a network stack) are started before completion of a bootstrap process. Each program requests (311) an execution authorisation to a system agent of a licensing management system, which grants (318-324) the authorisation according to a verification of a (simplified) local license certificate for the program stored on the client workstation before completion of the bootstrap. A full-function agent of the licensing management system revises (342-351) the granted authorisation according to a verification of a license certificate stored on a server workstation after completion of the bootstrap. Preferably, an execution environment of the programs (such as a power of the CPU on the client workstation) is monitored (333) in order to revise (336, 360-384) compliance of the conditions of use of the programs with the respective license certificates dynamically.
Patent GB-2358546-A (GB)
Title: A transparent piezoelectric loudspeaker
Inventor: TOKI NOZOMI
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: The loudspeaker comprises one or two piezoelectric polymer films 5, 22, 23 and at least one transparent electrode pattern 4, 24 held between two frame members 12, 13. The loudspeaker may be used in front of image displays, the image being viewed through the loudspeaker (see fig 2). The loudspeaker may be used with mobile telephones and cathode ray tube (CRT) displays (see figs 1 and 5).
Patent GB-2367574-A (GB)
Title: Microelectromechanical switch for a downhole tool
Inventor: LERCHE NOLAN C
IPC: H01H1/00
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: A switch (300) for actuating a downhole component includes conductors (304, 308) separated by an insulator (306) and a microelectromechanical (MEMS) device. In use, a trigger voltage releases a MEMS tack (302) placed over the top conductor layer (304) which moves through layers (304, 306) to contact the bottom conductor layer (308). This electrically couples the conductive layers (304, 308) thereby enabling actuation of a downhole component. There is also disclosed a micro-switch (600, fig 5) with conductors (602, 604, fig 5) but electrical contact is achieved by a trigger current which causes breakdown of a dielectric layer (610, fig 5), thus providing a conductive path. The switch (300) can be used to activate an explosive foil initiator in a perforating tool.
Patent GB-2368329-A (GB)
Title: Removable suction anchor
Inventor: BAROSS JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: B63B21/20
Filed: 1999-08-31
Abstract: A subsea suction anchor for anchoring in a subsea surface comprises a plurality of portions 36, 37 and 38 which are capable of transformation from a first configuration Fig 9 in which the portions are substantially adjacent to each other to a second configuration Fig 11 in which the portions are substantially spaced apart from one another, such that the anchor can be removed from the subsea surface. A method of using said anchor is also claimed. The suction anchor may have a substantially cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis, with the portions comprising discrete longitudinal lengths of the body.
Patent GB-2369417-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a torsional vibration damper
Inventor: JAECKEL JOHANN
IPC: F16F15/131
Filed: 1998-07-30
Abstract: The centring unit 3 for primary and secondary flywheels 2,4 of a torsional vibration damper for use in the power train of a motor vehicle employs a radial bearing with a sleeve 34 which is press fitted in or on one of the flywheels and the still accessible internal or external surface of the sleeve is calibrated simultaneously with or following the press fit. The calibrated surface of the sleeve is thereupon inserted into a socket or receives an extension of the other flywheel. The centring unit further utilises an axial bearing constituted by an annular collar 41b which can extend radially inwardly or outwardly of the sleeve. An axial bearing (442 Fig. 12) may be installed radially inwardly of the fasteners (418) which secure the primary flywheel to the output shaft of the engine and the radial bearing can be installed radially outwardly of the fasteners.
Patent GB-2369574-A (GB)
Title: Initiation of oestrus
Inventor: LAMMING G E
IPC: A61P15/08
Filed: 2000-09-06
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the initiation of oestrus and ovulation early postpartum, especially but not exclusively, in dairy cows which comprises supplying a prostaglandin post partum and subsequently treating with a progesterone.
Patent GB-2377227-A (GB)
Title: Metal film for use in a laminated ceramic electronic component and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: AKIYOSHI TEPPE
IPC: H01G4/12
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A manufacturing method for a metal film is provided. The metal film is intended to form an internal conductor film of a laminated ceramic electronic component and has excellent mold-release properties from a supporting member, on which it is formed, and, furthermore, defects, such as peeling from the supporting member and crack, are unlikely to occur. A first metal film is formed made of an electroless plating catalyst material on a supporting member by a vacuum thin-film forming apparatus. A second metal film is then formed by making a film from a metal while electroless plating is applied using the first metal film as a catalyst. The first metal film forming step is completed before the first metal film grows to a uniform continuous film.
Patent GB-2385418-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional relative movement sensing
Inventor: WALLEY THOMAS M
IPC: G06F3/0346
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: A device for detecting three dimensional relative movement includes a movable motion sensor 400 or (300, Fig3) having a first and second two dimensional array of photodetectors 302A,302B. The device includes a lens 406A,406B which directs far field images onto the first and second arrays of photo detectors. The sensor is configured to generate three dimensional movement data based on digital representations of the far field images and the movement data is indicative of motion of the sensor in three dimensions. The three dimensional movement data may be angular rotation data and/or translation data indicative of linear motion of the sensor. The motion data of the device may be used as an input peripheral to move an object displayed on a computer display screen.
Patent GB-2395730-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated external wall for timber frame construction
Inventor: FOWLER CHARLES EDWARD AVERILL
IPC: E04C2/38
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A prefabricated wall comprises an inner lining layer 1, e.g. of plasterboard, a sheathing layer 2 e.g. of OSB, chipboard, plywood or timber, a layer comprising a wooden structural frame of studs 3 and horizontal members, with interposed insulation 4 of mineral wool or blown cellulose, and an external layer 5 of impregnated softboard or waxed mediumboard.
Patent GB-2398806-A (GB)
Title: Deploying a control line in a subterranean well
Inventor: O SHAUGHNESSY PAUL
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A control line 20 in a subterranean well 12 is deployed within a lower string 18 and outside an upper string 16. The control line 20 may transfer from the inside to the outside via a ported sub (38, figure 8) and may transmit either an electrical, hydraulic or optical signal. The control line may be used to measure a temperature profile along its length.
Patent GB-2399564-A (GB)
Title: Safety system for retaining tools
Inventor: PROSSER CLIVE
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A safety system, particularly suitable for workers in the building trade, comprises a housing (4) which is secured to a harness or belt (2) worn by a worker. Each housing comprises a reel on which a flexible cord (6) is wound. Means are provided for releasably securing the flexible cords (6) to tools (7, 8, 9). The cord may be unwound from the reel so that the tool can be used, and then the cord is automatically rewound onto the reel when the external force on the cord is released. The reel may be controlled by a spring secured to the housing. Means are preferably provided for locking the reel mechanism after the cord has been extended.
Patent GB-2399903-A (GB)
Title: Security attributes of nodes in trusted computing systems
Inventor: WRAY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A system and method for resolving a rule conflict within a security policy applied to a trusted computing platform, wherein the fileset to which each of the conflicting rules v and s refers (or "scope") is determined (step 10). It is then determined (at step 12) if the scope of one of the rules s is a complete subset of the scope of rule r. If so, rule s is applied to the accessed file f (at step 14). If not, the conflict is resolved in another way, for example, by determining the most restrictive of rules r and s (at step 16) and applying the result accordingly (step 18).
Patent GB-2400262-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone switches to digital camera when display is rotated and folded back to keypad
Inventor: HUANG JENG-WEN
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: A mechanism for switching a foldable cellular phone 10 to a digital camera comprising a rotation member (13 Fig.1) pivotally coupled between a display 11 and a keypad 12 enabling the display 11 to rotate 180 degrees and fold onto the keypad 12 by it's back. An image capture element 14 is electrically connected to a control circuit and is provided on the back of the keypad 12. A magnet 15 is provided at a side of the display 11, and a reed switch 16 is provided on the keypad 12. Therefore, after the display 11 has been rotated 180 degrees and folded onto the keypad 12, the reed switch 16 is aligned with the magnet 15 and switches the cellular phone 10 to a camera mode, enabling the image capture element 14 to take an image of an object. The image is shown on a screen 111 of the display 11 for being previewed, then a user can press a button 18 to take a picture.
Patent GB-2388119-A (GB)
Title: Colored metal clay and colored metals
Inventor: THEIDE BILLIE JEAN
IPC: A44C27/00
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A composition for forming metal objects includes (a) first particles containing a jewelry-metal, and (b) second particles containing a refractory metal oxide. The composition allows the preparation of jewelry-metal in a large variety of colors.
Patent GB-2402625-A (GB)
Title: Golf bag with removable base cap
Inventor: MACDONALD COLIN JOSHUA
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: A golf bag 4 comprises a removable base cap 4b and a golf club organiser 4a. The golf club organiser is dimensioned so as to support the golf clubs stored within the bag even when the base cap has been removed. The removal of the base cap allows air to circulate around the clubs while stored in the bag and for easy cleaning of the base cap. The cap may be removably attached to the bottom of the golf bag via a snap fastener or a screw thread (Figure 2). Drainage holes 2b, 3a may be provided in the base cap. The end of the base cap may carry an advertising logo 3b.
Patent GB-2399283-A (GB)
Title: Personal table
Inventor: WINTER DAVID C
IPC: A47B1/00
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A personal table is provided having a tabletop supported by a support assembly. The tabletop is preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and the support assembly preferably includes a first leg and a second leg that are pivotally connected. The legs desirably have a generally X-shaped configuration when the legs are placed in an upright position and the legs can be collapsed into a storage position. Each of the legs may include a lower portion, a body portion and an upper portion that is preferably selectively connected to the tabletop. The legs, for example, can be connected to the tabletop by inserting the upper portions of the legs into leg receiving recess formed in the tabletop. The leg receiving recesses are preferably integrally formed in the bottom surface of the tabletop as part of a one-piece construction. Desirably, a plurality of leg receiving recesses are formed in the bottom surface of the table top and the legs can be selectively attached to the leg receiving recesses in order to vary the height of the table.
Patent GB-2393224-A (GB)
Title: Axle differential with ball-screw actuated clutches
Inventor: KRZESICKI RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: F16H48/12
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: An axle differential comprises clutch packs 18 mounted at each end of a central shaft 14 so that when engaged the clutch packs 18 transfer torque from the central shaft 14 to a pair of axle half shafts via connector shafts 26. The ball-screw assemblies 30 are driven by electric motors 42 which apply an axial force, via thrust bearings 64, to the clutch packs 18. Each of the motors 42 may include a planetary gear set 46 to provide a gear ratio between the motor 42 and ball nut 36. When no power is supplied to the motors 42 a brake locks the ball-screw assemblies 30 in position. The planetary gear set 46 include a ring gear 48 attached to a stator 56 of the motor 42 and a sun gear 50 attached to a rotor 58 of the motor 42. Ball-screw assemblies may include a first spur gear 60 which engages with a planetary carrier 54 of the planetary gear set 46 so that rotational movement of the carrier 54 rotates a ball nut 36 relative to a differential housing 12.
Patent GB-2408892-A (GB)
Title: Wireless sensor network
Inventor: DAVIS EMMANUEL
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A Wireless Sensor Network system 100 including sensors with transceivers 101, 102 connected to a Mobile Base Station 110 connected to a Server on the Internet that processes the information and configures it for display on web pages, MMS, SMS, J2ME and other mobile applications 121, 122, 123. The system is designed to allow the end user(s) to receive real-time data, or historical data, at any time and also receive alerts of changes in information while on the move. The users can update/modify parameters of the sensor network, in real-time, via any of the aforementioned interfaces 121, 122, 123. Data gathered will be stored in databases for trend analysis and modelling.
Patent GB-2393221-A (GB)
Title: Vapour pressure power plant
Inventor: LIGUERY IBRAHIM OMRAN
IPC: F03G7/10
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: Energy sources build to enable reusing the added heat after reaching steady state phenomenon; where an apparatus for the efficient production of energy comprising a plurality of energy production units connected in series, a source of heat F for heating the first production unit in the series B1, each unit comprising a turbine T1 coupled to generator for the output of useful energy, and the second and each subsequent energy production unit (B1-Bn) having heat exchange means (H1-Hn) for heat exchange between said energy production unit and the preceding energy production unit in the series.
Patent GB-2410221-A (GB)
Title: Trailers for carrying containerised loads
Inventor: RAVEN PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: B62D53/06
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a trailer (1) comprising a load bearing chassis (2) that extends between a forwards and rearwards ends (5,7) of the trailer, a plurality of container mounts (16) for securing a container (3) to the chassis, and road running gear (19) including at least two axles (21,22,23) with corresponding sets of road going wheels (26). The container mounts (16) include at least one set of mounts for securing a 20 foot (6.1 m) ISO-format container (3) at an intermediate position on the trailer (1) such that the chassis (2) extends both rearwards and rearwards of the secured container (3) towards the ends (5,7) of the trailer. The chassis (2) is a split chassis having forwards and rearwards sections (4,6) and chassis engaging means (8) by which these sections may be connected to form the chassis (2) and which may be disconnected to form a shortened load bearing chassis (4). The road running gear (19) is split between the forwards and rearwards sections (4,6), with the rearwards section (6) having one fixed axle (23) and the forwards section having at least one axle (21,22). The split between the forwards and rearwards chassis sections (4,6) is such that direct access is provided to rearwardly facing doors (29) of the secured container (3).
Patent GB-2399630-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring sizes of articles
Inventor: KOBAYASHI MASAAKI
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: An apparatus includes a light projecting device for projecting light toward an article placed on a stationary transparent plate 2 from one side of the plate, a photo-sensor device arranged on the other side of the plate and having plural photo-detectors arranged in array in Y direction to receive light projected from said light projecting device and impinging upon the photo-sensor device without being interrupted by the article, a driving device for reciprocally moving said light projecting device and photo-sensor device relative to the article in X direction and a shifting device for shifting said photo-sensor device in the Y direction between first and second positions which are mutually separated by a half of a photo-detector array. During a forward movement of the light projecting device and photo-sensor device, the photo-detectors is shifted into the first position, and during a backward movement of the light projecting device and photo-sensor device, the photo-detectors are shifted into the second position. The size of the article in the Y direction can be measured with a high resolution equal of a half of the photo-detector array pitch.
Patent GB-2411741-A (GB)
Title: Compensation of magnetic fields
Inventor: BUSCHBECK HERBERT
IPC: G05F7/00
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: For compensation of a magnetic field in an operating region a number of magnetic field sensors (S1, S2) and an arrangement of compensation coils (Hh) surrounding said operating region is used. The magnetic field is measured by at least two sensors (S1, S2) located at different positions outside the operating region, preferably at opposing positions with respect to a symmetry axis of the operating region, generating respective sensor signals (s1, s2), the sensor signals of said sensors are superposed to a feedback signal (ms, fs), which is converted by a controlling means to a driving signal (d1), and the driving signal is used to steer at least one compensation coil (Hh). To further enhance the compensation, the driving signal is also used to derive an additional input signal (cs) for the superposing step to generate the feedback signal (fs).
Patent GB-2412698-A (GB)
Title: Peristaltic pump
Inventor: SCHOFIELD NIGEL PAUL
IPC: F04B45/08
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: A peristaltic pump 1 comprises a base 3 and a flexible cover 15 which define, between them, a closed channel 7. Means 19 for urging the cover towards the base to form a blockage in the channel are provided together with means for moving the urging means along the channel such that any fluid located in the channel is displaced. The cover may be a resilient sheet, made from rubber, a laminated material, a thin metal strip, or have fibres, threads or wires attached to prevent collapse into the channel.
Patent GB-2400581-A (GB)
Title: Servicing printheads
Inventor: URRUTIA MARTIN
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A hardcopy device (10) comprises a printhead (31-34) which extends across a print media path (x), and movable service station components (60,70) which are moved in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the printhead (31-34) and into a position between the printhead (31-34) and the print media path (x), whereby to undertake a servicing operation on the printing member (31-34). The printheads (31-34) are lifted away from the print media path (x) to allow the movement of the service station components (60,70). The service station components (60,70) may move along a track (82,83) which is angled to one side of the hardcopy device (10). Different service station components (60,70) may be provided at opposite sides of the hardcopy device (10).
Patent GB-2414334-A (GB)
Title: A stringed musical instrument with tetrahedral, prismatic or conical form
Inventor: ALI MOHAMMED RIDHA
IPC: G10D1/04
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: A stringed musical instrument has one or more strings mounted on a divergent hollow body forming an acoustic chamber which is open at its wider end. The main embodiment shown has a tetrahedral form with strings mounted on one of the triangular faces and an open end to the sound chamber opposite the "tail". Other embodiments shown are conical, prismatic wedge and organic forms. Metal, nylon or rubber mechanical strings may be replaced by laser beam "strings". The instrument can be played with one or two hands and it may be made with or without frets. The acoustic chamber may be made of wood, metal, acrylic, composite, resin or paper.
Patent GB-2405447-A (GB)
Title: Single pilot aircraft
Inventor: LAU KINGTING
IPC: B64C15/02
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A single pilot aircraft that can be carried and bound to a pilot, comprises a turbojet engine, two propulsion air-outlet nozzles which are arranged on either side of the turbojet engine and which can be adjusted to change the direction of the emerging airflow, a fuel tank and a set of hand operated control lever which are linked to propulsion air-outlet nozzles for varying the orientation of the propulsion air outlet nozzles.