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Patent GB-2399415-A (GB)
Title: NMR measurement of magnetic materials
Inventor: HURLIMANN MARTIN D
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for determining the presence of magnetic materials in a media, such as an earth formation. More specifically, the method of the present invention correlates a diffusion-relaxation calibration function representative of magnetic materials with a 2-D function developed using diffusion-editing to determine the presence and relative content of magnetic materials in a media, for example ferromagnetic and paramagnetic materials including magnetite and chlorite.
Patent GB-2413297-A (GB)
Title: Double bladed spreader
Inventor: KAPOOR GINA
IPC: B26B3/02
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: The double spreader consists of two blades, one at either end of the handle (length ways). The double spreader allows the use of one blade to scoop butter/margarine, leaving the other blade clean to scoop out of another spread. This will enable users to keep their tubs and jars clean in the process.
Patent GB-2403159-A (GB)
Title: Gaming system
Inventor: MICHAELSON RICHARD E
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A central determination gaming system is arranged for playing a keno game. In one embodiment, upon a player initiating a game play at one of a plurality of gaming terminals Figs 2A-2C (not shown), the gaming terminal enables the player to select a plurality of symbols 402. The gaming terminal then accesses a standard set of predefined symbols 404 for the specific game played. The gaming terminal bidirectionally maps the player's selected symbols with the standard set of predefined symbols 406. The gaming terminal then receives a game outcome seed from a central controller. The central controller selects the game outcome seed from a set or pool of game outcome seeds, marks or flags the selected game outcome seed in the pool as used or unavailable. The gaming terminal then utilizes the selected game outcome seed to generate a plurality of game symbols 408. The gaming terminal determines if each of the generated game symbols needs to be modified. If so, the gaming terminal modifies these generated game symbols based on the bidirectionally mapping, presents the modified game symbols 410 to the player and provides the player a game outcome that is determined based on the selected game outcome seed. Thus, pre-determined game outcomes are provided whilst presenting the appearance of random number determination to the player.
Patent GB-2422159-A (GB)
Title: Venturi removal of water in a gas wall
Inventor: ALLEN JOSEPH
IPC: F04F5/24
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: A method of removing liquid from a gas producing well involves the use of a Venturi 43 which is installed on a platform above the bottom of the well. Gas from the well flows upwardly through the Venturi 43 and creates a low pressure zone which acts to draw fluid through a snorkel tube 44 into the Venturi 43, so that the liquid is atomised into a mist or small droplets which can be uplifted with the gaseous flow. The Venturi 43 may be in the form of a jet pump.
Patent GB-2413621-A (GB)
Title: Flying object carried by an aircraft having an expandable nose cone
Inventor: KOBAYASHI HIROAKI
IPC: F42B10/46
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A flying object 1 is disclosed which may be carried by an aircraft. The flying object has a nose cone portion 2 with a compressed structure in the axial direction during accommodation on the aircraft. The nose cone portion 2 expands on the tip side in the axial direction when separated from the aircraft. The nose cone 2 of the flying object may be formed from round slices that fold telescopically during accommodation or it may be in the form of a bellows system in which the nose cone is folded as bellows during accommodation. The nose cone 2 may alternatively comprise a number of discs of successively increasing diameter disposed in the axial direction wherein the distance between the discs is reduced during accommodation. The invention may therefore provide a flying object having a thin elongated nose cone with a small tip angle for reducing the air resistance during flying, whilst the maximum loading capacity can be increased without decreasing the volume efficiency of the flying object by limitations placed on the accommodation space.
Patent GB-2409641-A (GB)
Title: Metal banding tie
Inventor: BLANKS STEVEN JOHN
IPC: F16L3/233
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A metal banding tie arranged to be fastened with a tool comprises a head 30 and a elongate flexible strap. A passage 32 extends across the head for receiving the strap when the latter is formed into a loop about the object(s) to be tied and its outer end inserted into the passage from a first end to a second end. V-shaped notches 60 in the edge of the head are arranged to engage with complementary v-shaped projections on a jaw of the tool, to ensure that the tie engages correctly with the tool and to prevent the tie from displacing during tensioning.
Patent GB-2412345-A (GB)
Title: Cutting device having displaceable pivoting blades and eccentric drive
Inventor: LEBESSIS ELIAS
IPC: B26B25/00
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A cutting device, particularly for cutting wallpaper and carpet, has a fixed blade (6) and a movable blade (3). The cutting edges of the blades form a V-shaped angle with each other in which the material to be cut is inserted. The blades are fixed in a housing (2) which contains an electric motor (16) whose drive shaft (21) is connected to a parallel, eccentrically mounted pivot (22) which drives the movable blade. The movable blade is designed to swivel to and fro about an axis (5) and the fixed blade is longitudinally displaceable in the direction of its cutting edge and can be fixed in and released from a desired position.
Patent GB-2410696-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine game
Inventor: CUDDY RANDY W
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-09-22
Abstract: A gaming device comprises a game 100 having a plurality of levels wherein each of the levels is related to at least one other of the levels. Each level has a number of selections 102-130, some of which have awards associated with them. The gaming device also has a display and a processor. The processor is operable to control play of the game by causing a selection 102-130 to be picked and displaying the award. The player is then able to accept or refuse the award. If the player refuses the award then the processor limits the available selections 102-130 in at least one of the levels relates to the first level. This continues until a terminating result occurs. This may be that the player has selected a selection 102-130 from each of the levels or the acceptance of a number of selections 102-130 and their awards or the player selects a terminating selection. The player may limit from selection more than one selection 102-130 in subsequent levels. In an alternative embodiment the processor may deselect previously selected selections 102-130, select previously unselected selections 102-130, or a combination of both, during the game.
Patent GB-2410712-A (GB)
Title: Pressure-regulating device, transportation vehicle, and pressure-difference controlling unit
Inventor: ICHIKAWA NARUMI
IPC: B22D39/06
Filed: 2003-12-01
Abstract: If an emergency stop is required during the supply of a pressurizing gas from a receiver tank into a container, a lever is turned to switch a three-way valve to a second mode. This causes a flow passage of a first valve port of the three-way valve to be closed, stopping the supply of the pressurizing gas from the receiver tank into the container. Further, because the gas can be communicated between a second valve port on the container side and a third valve port opened to air, the inside of the container is opened to air. This means that, in an emergency, one action of turning the single lever provided near an operator' s seat can simultaneously perform both stopping the supply of the pressuring gas from the receiver tank into the container and opening the inside of the container to air Therefore, the safety of the system is very high.
Patent GB-2427097-A (GB)
Title: Method of communicating uplink signalling information
Inventor: ANDERSON NICHOLAS WILLIAM
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A User Equipment, UE, (101) of a cellular communication system (100) transmits scheduling assistance data to a base station (105) comprising a scheduler (209) for uplink packet data. The scheduling assistance data relates to uplink packet data transmission from the UE (101). The UE (101) comprises a channel controller (213) which is operable to cause the scheduling assistance data to be transmitted from the UE (101) to the base station (105) in a first/radio resource which is not managed by the base station based scheduler (209). The arrangement ensures that the scheduling assistance data is independent of the performance and characteristics of the uplink data transmissions themselves.
Patent GB-2417006-A (GB)
Title: A pneumatically driven deburring device
Inventor: LAWSON DOUGLAS
IPC: B23Q5/54
Filed: 2005-06-06
Abstract: A pneumatically driven deburring device comprises a housing 12 and a pneumatic motor 14 which is adapted to receive and drive a deburring tool 92. A pivot bearing (502, fig 14) is mounted within the housing adjacent the pneumatic motor. A motor support 510 is held within the pivot bearing and extends from the pivot bearing to the motor. An air inlet (600, fig 12) is disposed adjacent the pivot bearing, such that air passes from the inlet through the pivot bearing, and motor support for driving the motor. Since the motor support is supported or contained within the pivot bearing, it follows that the motor support articulates with the pivot bearing and hence the pneumatic motor moves with the articulating motor support.
Patent GB-2412975-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic adaptive sampling rate for model prediction
Inventor: SONDERMAN THOMAS J
IPC: H01L21/66
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for dynamically adjusting a sampling rate relating to wafer examination. A process step is performed upon a plurality of workpieces associated with a lot. A sample rate for acquiring metrology data relating to at least one of the processed workpiece is determined. A dynamic sampling rate adjustment process is performed to adaptively modify the sample rate. The dynamic sampling rate adjustment process includes comparing a predicted process outcome and an actual process outcome and modifying the sampling rate based upon the comparison.
Patent GB-2428283-A (GB)
Title: A tool with a switch encircling a handpiece
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL JOHN RADLEY
IPC: H01H9/06
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A tool has a finger touch operated activation switch 7 encircling a handpiece 1 of the tool. The switch may be a fluid filled toroidal element transmitting fluid pressure to a membrane backed micro-switch, a pivotal nose shell or shroud (13, fig 2) mounted on a ball joint with electrical contacts, an electrical annular switch (34, fig 3) made of a ring of QTC material (e.g. metallic particles embedded in an elastomeric matrix in which quantum tunnelling occurs under compression), or contact strips on a PCB separated by QTC material. One embodiment allows a power level of the tool to be controlled. An operative element of the tool may be rotated to a desired orientation, and the switch may be coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the tool. The tool may be an ultrasonic surgical tool such as a laparoscope.
Patent GB-2430616-A (GB)
Title: Recliner Mechanism
Inventor: DREW MICHAEL
IPC: A47C1/025
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A recliner mechanism for a seat includes a stationary hinge member 10 for connection to a seat cushion, an adjustable hinge member 12 for connection to an adjustable squab, and a ratchet mechanism. The ratchet mechanism includes a first gear 42, a second gear 44 and a ratchet element 16 that is adjustable between a locked configuration in which it engages the first and second gears to prevent adjustment of the hinge members, and an unlocked configuration in which it disengages the first and second gears to allow angular adjustment of the hinge members. Preferably the two gears are coaxial and lie in the same plane. The gears may be formed using semi-shearing. Further there may be a resiliently biasing element and a drive element for controlling movement of the ratchet.
Patent GB-2432068-A (GB)
Title: Estimating motion using motion blur
Inventor: HEYWOOD SIMON NICHOLAS
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for estimating motion and sequence of video images. A plurality of fields of a sequence of video images are stored then, for each of a plurality of blocks of pixels in each field a test is performed on a set of candidate motion vectors to determine which motion vector gives the best fit in determining the motion between adjacent fields for that block. The testing step includes determining the amount of motion blur present in the image and modifying the testing of candidate motion vectors in dependence on this motion blur.
Patent GB-2421285-A (GB)
Title: Axial bias for torque limiting unit adjustment detent
Inventor: AEBERHARD BRUNO
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: A hand machine tool has a torque limiting unit 2 with which a maximum torque transmitted from a motor to a tool drive can be adjusted. Drive passes through a sun, planets 8 mounted on a carrier 10 and through a ring 12 connected to further drive parts. The planet carrier is prevented from turning by inter-engaging, spring 22 biased, toothed rings 18, 20 where the bias is adjusted by the operator turning a regulating means 38 to rotate a cam ring 40 to displace rings 24, 26. The regulating means has a retaining detent arrangement 54 comprising a detent ring 56 and a spring 62 biased detent 60. The spring element is arranged to apply a retaining force axially of the tool drive. The detent ring may be a perforated ring or of contrate form with peaks and troughs. Detent member details are disclosed.
Patent GB-2433958-A (GB)
Title: Locking apparatus for scaffolding component
Inventor: TRAVERS JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 2006-01-07
Abstract: A locking apparatus 6,7, for use with a first scaffolding component 1 comprising a releasable latch 4 operable between a first position in which the first scaffolding component may capture a second scaffolding component (not shown), and a second position in which it may release a captured component. The locking apparatus 6,7 is formed separately from the scaffolding component and comprises a fastener 7 to fasten it to the scaffolding component so that it physically prevents operation of the latch, to prevent release of a second scaffolding component captured by the first scaffolding component. The fastener 7 to fasten the locking apparatus to a scaffolding component may comprise a key operable lock (Fig 6). The locking apparatus may comprise a collar 6 formed two or more components connected by a pivot. Each component may have a lug (10, Fig. 4), the lugs being arranged to cooperate with each other to prevent separation of the components and prevent movement of the latch 4.
Patent GB-2422758-A (GB)
Title: Presenting data in an operations support system
Inventor: NELSON ELLEN MAUREEN
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: Method and apparatus for presenting data in an operations support system. In one illustrative embodiment, a user is present with a list of aspects of a network for which graphical displays are available and allowed to select an aspect for which a graphical display is desired. A default graphic is displayed based on the users selection. Thereafter, when the user performs a predetermined process, a list of available alternative graphic types and or related data sources is displayed based on the data used to generate the graphic. When the user selects an alternative graphic and or related data set from the displayed list, displaying another graphic based on the user's selection.
Patent GB-2438157-A (GB)
Title: Fortified drink for pregnant or postpartum mothers
Inventor: DERBYSHIRE EMMA
IPC: A23L33/15
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: A drink fortified with key nutrients to be consumed before, during and after pregnancy. The drink will contain ispaghula husk (fibre component), folic acid, calcium, vitamin C and iron. Consumption of this product will help women to achieve recommended dietary intakes and subsequently optimise the health status of the mother and baby. The formulation will be devised to help alleviate symptoms that reduce quality of life during and after pregnancy.
Patent GB-2438383-A (GB)
Title: Security devices comprising a liquid crystal film
Inventor: COMMANDER LAWRENCE GEORGE
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: Security devices that can be used in varying shapes and sizes for various authenticating or security applications, particularly an optically variable security device utilising liquid crystal films. The security device 10 comprises a liquid crystal film 11, an at least partially absorbing layer 12 applied to at least a part of one side of the liquid crystal film, and at least one customising region 13 which is applied to at least a part of an opposite side of the liquid crystal film to the absorbing layer in selected regions. The at least one customising region modifies the colour shifting properties of the liquid crystal film such that at least two contrasting optically variable regions are provided by the regions B covered by the at least one customising region and regions A not covered by the at least one customising region. The security device 10 is applied to a security substrate 16, such as a bank note.
Patent GB-2440353-A (GB)
Title: Oral fluid collection device
Inventor: JEHANLI AHMED
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2006-07-25
Abstract: An oral fluid collection device comprises an elongate shaft 2, the shaft being substantially hollow at one end 4 and having an opening at that end. A pad of absorbent material 3 is attached to an outer surface of said shaft 2 at or adjacent to said opening and a wick 5 located inside the hollow end of the shaft. Said wick 5 is at least partially coated or impregnated with a soluble dye 6 for the purpose of providing a fluid adequacy indication during use.
Patent GB-2429274-A (GB)
Title: Integrated fuel processor for distributed hydrogen production
Inventor: REINKE MICHAEL J
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: An integrated steam reformer/combustor assembly (42) is provided for use in a fuel processor (20) that supplies a steam/fuel feed mix (34) to be reformed in the assembly and a combustor feed (40) to be combusted in the assembly (42). The assembly (42) includes a housing (44,58) defining first and second axially extending, concentric annular passages in heat transfer relation to each other; a first convoluted fin (46) located in the first passage to direct the feed mix therethrough, the first convoluted fin coated with a catalyst that induces a desired reaction in the feed mix; and a second convoluted fin (50) located in the second passage to direct the combustor feed therethrough, the second convoluted fin coated with a catalyst that induces a desired reaction in the combustor feed.
Patent GB-2440521-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor and cover for fuel delivery module with potential port locations
Inventor: KAVANAGH ROB
IPC: B60K15/077
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A cover element 2 is provided for a fuel delivery module. The cover element 2 comprises a lid 4 having a plurality of pre-marked regions 23 corresponding to potential outlet and inlet port locations. The outlet and inlet ports are formed by creating openings in the lid 4 in the position of some of the pre-marked regions 23, such that one or more desired port locations can be selected after manufacture of the cover element 2. An adaptor 15 is also provided comprising a quick connector and a fir tree connector.
Patent GB-2427381-A (GB)
Title: Moulded coloured polyurethane skins
Inventor: DONATTI JOSEPH T
IPC: B29C70/78
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: A polyurethane skin 96 is made from an in-moulded coating layer 100 of a specific colour and a skin body layer 98 of essentially the same colour. The skin body layer 98 is visible through any gaps 102 in the coating layer 100. The in-mould coating layer 100 is applied to a mould surface and a polyol, isocyanate and colourant are mixed to produce a coloured polyurethane forming mixture, which is sprayed onto the mould. The polyurethane skin (96) is for the interior component for a vehicle.
Patent GB-2442490-A (GB)
Title: A method for determining degradation of lubricating oil
Inventor: SCARISBRICK ANDREW DAVID
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: Each device 1, 20, 30, 40 and 50 includes a sacrificial component (4, 24a, 24b, 34, 44a, 44b, 54, figs 2-7) that deteriorates in a manner that mimics the actual wear of an oil lubricated component. The method comprises using the output from one or more of the devices 1, 20, 30, 40, 50 to determine the actual wear of the sacrificial components and providing an estimated life of the oil based upon the rate of wear. If the rate of wear exceeds a pre-determined rate then a user of the engine 100 can be notified by means of a warning device 11. The devices 1, 20, 30, 40 and 50 may be mounted to the camshaft, dipstick, oil filter, oil sump plug and oil filler cap respectively. The method may be used for any type of engine or any machine requiring lubrication e.g. a gearbox.
Patent GB-2443212-A (GB)
Title: An access control system using guest entry codes
Inventor: MCALISTER ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: A47G29/14
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: An access control system for controlling access to a facility (e.g. a building or a container) (1) for the secure storage of goods via a closure member(3), includes a computer system (9), an input device (5) for inputting codes, and a locking system (11). Access is allowed through the use of a master/control PIN code or a guest PIN code/(s). Guest codes are authorised by the master/control code. The guest codes can be generated automatically or entered manually and maybe single or multiple use. The control system may include sensors to determine position of the closure member, the approach of a person or a change in condition indicating the delivery or collection of goods. RFID-tags may be used to identify the goods or facilitate the entry of an access code. Anti-key logging is facilitated by requiring a user to enter additional characters. The master/control code may be set up using an activation code. The system may include a tip a bucket or separate compartments to prevent removal of previously delivered goods, a microphone for recording audio messages, a voice recognition system, an alarm, fingerprint recognition device, and a letterbox.
Patent GB-2434810-A (GB)
Title: Safety system for edge regions of staircases
Inventor: COWARD JOHN MARK LESLIE
IPC: E04F11/00
Filed: 2006-11-06
Abstract: A system for the protection of newel posts of a staircase structure, the system comprising a protective means such as elongate tubular member 10 that is so dimensioned as to be able to enclose a newel post 8. The elongate means may be adapted for the mounting of a temporary safety rail 24, in such a manner, that the elongate tubular member provides a firm mounting for the safety rail when connected. A later embodiment relates to a protective system for a staircase newel post comprising an arrangement that incorporates a facility in the vicinity of the newel post, a mounting for an end support of a safety rail.