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Patent GB-2396579-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for detecting roll eccentricity utilizing pulse generator in rolling mill
Inventor: JEON JONG-HAG
IPC: B21C51/00
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for detecting a roll eccentricity element of a rolling mill, which is occurred by the difference between a rotation center and a geometric center of a roll. The present method for detecting a roll eccentricity of a rolling mill comprises the steps of: inputting data with respect to a rolling load from the rolling mill, a pulse generating signal from a pulse generator, input and output signals of the steel plate, respectively; determining whether input signal of the steel plate and marker pulse signal of the pulse generator are being inputted; storing the rolling load of the rolling mill corresponding to respective sample pulse signals of the pulse generator in a buffer; calculating alterations of the rolling load by subtracting average rolling load from the rolling load being stored in the buffer; detecting eccentric fundamental wave and radio frequency elements by performing non-linear curve fittings to alteration signal of the rolling load; and determining whether output signal of the steel plate is being inputted and when the output signal is being inputted, detecting procedure is terminated and when the output signal not being inputted, it is returned to the step of storing and the subsequent procedure is repeatedly performed. The present invention is capable of accurately detecting roll eccentricity elements to eccentric fundamental wave and radio frequency elements, using a pulse signal of the pulse generator and a rolling load signal of a load cell. Also, such detection of the roll eccentricity can be performed in reliability and durability, even in severe working conditions of the rolling mill.
Patent GB-2405151-A (GB)
Title: Polishing method and substrate for magnetic disk
Inventor: FUJII SHIGEO
IPC: B24B37/00
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a substrate for a magnetic disk, including the steps of (a) polishing a substrate with a polishing composition A containing alumina abrasives having an average particle size of from 0.05 to 0.5 žm, and an oxidizing agent, and (b) polishing the substrate with a polishing composition B containing silica particles having an average particle size of from 0.005 to 0.1 žm; a substrate for a magnetic disk, obtainable by the method for manufacturing a substrate for a magnetic disk; and a substrate for a magnetic disk having the following surface properties of a long-wavelength waviness of 0.05 nm or more and 0.3 nm or less, and an AFM surface roughness of 0.03 nm or more and 0.2 nm or less. The substrate for a magnetic disk may be suitably used in the manufacture of a hard disk having a high recording density. Especially, a hard disk having a recording density of 50 G bits or more per square inch may be industrially manufactured.
Patent GB-2416992-A (GB)
Title: Personal lubricant
Inventor: HUSSEIN MEHMET
IPC: A61F6/06
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A personal lubricant comprises tocopherol or a derivative thereof, and a lubricant. The tocopherol may be Riken E Oil 700 (TM), while the lubricant may be a silicone based lubricant such as Rhodia Silbione (RTM). The lubricant may be used to coat a contraceptive device, such as a condom.
Patent GB-2417366-A (GB)
Title: Carrier for array of optical emitters
Inventor: MARSH JOHN HAIG
IPC: H01S5/40
Filed: 2004-08-21
Abstract: A carrier for multiple monolithic semiconductor optical components facilitates precision mounting of the components so as to achieve a two-dimensional array of optical output beams. The carrier includes a first planar substrate region for positioning and supporting a first one of said optical components in a first plane and a second planar substrate region for positioning and supporting a second one of said optical components in a second plane different from the first plane. When optical components are mounted, a resulting device comprises a first and a second monolithic laser array, each monolithic laser array comprising a plurality of laser elements each extending generally in an x-z plane, the z-axis being defined substantially parallel to the optical axes of the laser elements. The first and second laser arrays are separated along the y-axis by being disposed on different regions of the carrier substrate in different x-z planes.
Patent GB-2418138-A (GB)
Title: Baby carrier stand
Inventor: PALMER REBECCA
IPC: A47D15/00
Filed: 2004-09-18
Abstract: A lightweight, freestanding, foldable support stand comprising of two wooden frames, one slightly bigger than the other to achieve a slight gradient, joined by pivotal fixings at the centre of each side including webbing supports and adjustable safety strap that holds babies in their infant carriers at table height.
Patent GB-2418716-A (GB)
Title: Joining components
Inventor: KUO JEN-TSU
IPC: F16B12/12
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: A plurality of foam material components (1) include slots (11) and are joined by at least one shaft (2) which is inserted in aligned slots (11). The shaft (2) includes mortices (21) recessed in each end, each mortice (21) having teeth (21) along opposed inner sides (22) . A wedge member (3), having corresponding teeth (33), engages each mortice (21) to secure the shaft (2) in the aligned holes (11) and thereby secure the joint.
Patent GB-2404030-A (GB)
Title: Attitude sensing device
Inventor: TANNER MARK ANDREW
IPC: G01V1/16
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: The present invention provides an attitude sensing device and an attitude sensing method, and in particular techniques for determining an attitude in three-dimensional space of a reference axis of a package with which the attitude sensing device is associated. The attitude sensing device comprises an electromechanical sensor having a rotatable shaft operable to rotate about its axis to any shaft angle and a mass coupled to the shaft. The mass causes the shaft to rotate as the mass adopts a gravity-induced position. The electromechanical sensor is operable to provide an electrical signal in dependence on the shaft angle. The attitude of the reference axis being derivable from the electrical signal. By this approach, a simple arrangement is provided by which the attitude of the reference axis may easily be determined over the required operating range.
Patent GB-2408924-A (GB)
Title: Debris collection means of a surface cleaning apparatus
Inventor: GREY NICHOLAS GERALD
IPC: A47L11/24
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a cleaning body (1) and collection means (29) for accumulating debris retrieved from a surface to be cleaned. The collection means (29) is provided solely at a first end portion of the cleaning body (1) of the surface cleaning apparatus. A handle means (49) is connected by pivot means (54) to a second end portion (51) of the cleaning body (1) of the surface cleaning apparatus opposite the first end portion. The pivot means (54) is arranged to permit the first end portion of the cleaning body to pivot relative to the handle means (49) from a first orientation to a second, depending orientation. A rotatable elongate brush arrangement (17) is provided between the collection means (29) and the second end portion (51) and is adapted to retrieve the debris from the surface to be cleaned and to direct the debris into the collection means (29). A motor (5) is provided between the brush arrangement (17) and the second end portion (51) of the cleaning body and is arranged to rotate the brush arrangement (17).
Patent GB-2409179-A (GB)
Title: Trampoline with audio and/or visual output
Inventor: KNOX STEPHAN
IPC: A63B21/00
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A trampoline comprises a play area on which a person can jump, said area having an elasticity and resilience to act as a trampoline and there is provided as part of the apparatus at least one sensing means to detect the contact of a person on a target portion or portions A-C of the play surface. Activation of the sensing means causes a change in condition in audio and/or visual means provided as part of the apparatus so as to provide a reaction to the contact on the play surface.
Patent GB-2420514-A (GB)
Title: Multi-cyclone dust-collecting apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/185
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A multi-cyclone dust-collecting apparatus (10) comprises a multi-cyclone unit (11) having a first cyclone (20) and a plurality of second cyclones (30). The first cyclone (20) separates relatively large dust particles, whereas the second cyclones (30) separate smaller dust particles. The cyclones (20, 30) are arranged under a top cover (200) mounted on a top portion of the multi-cyclone unit (11). This top cover (200) has a plurality of connection paths (210, fig.6) for guiding air flowing from the first cyclone (20) to the second cyclones (30), and a discharge cover (220, fig.6) forming a discharge path for guiding air flowing out of the second cyclones to the outside. The connection paths (210) and the discharge cover (220) are integrally formed. A dust-collecting unit (20) is mounted to a bottom portion of the multi-cyclone unit (11) and collects dust separated by the first cyclone (20) and the second cyclones (30).
Patent GB-2414829-A (GB)
Title: Comparing a selected portion of data on a bus with a specified pattern with logic to detect a match and logic to detect logic 1 in any of the designated bits
Inventor: ADKISSON RICHARD W
IPC: G06F15/76
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A match circuit (300) connected to a bus (104) carrying data is described. In one embodiment, the match circuit (104) comprises logic (301a, 301b, 301c) for activating a match_mm signal when a selected N-bit portion of the data matches an N-bit threshold for all bits selected by an N-bit match mask ("mmask") and logic (301e, 301f, 301g) for activating a match_OR signal when at least one of one or more designated bits of the selected N-bit portion of the data is a logic 1 or if there are no designated bits.
Patent GB-2427933-A (GB)
Title: Correction of fuelling errors in a fuel-injected engine
Inventor: TAYLOR TREVOR CHARLES
IPC: G05B13/00
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A method is described for compensating for fuelling errors in a fuel injected engine in which demand signals are produced by a control unit 18 to determine the opening times of fuel injectors 16 of the engine 10 to deliver a scheduled quantity of fuel to each cylinder of the engine during a combustion cycle. The method comprises calculating the fuel quantity scheduled by the processor to be supplied to the engine during an operating interval, directly measuring the quantity of fuel consumed by the engine during the same interval, calculating an error corresponding to the difference between the scheduled and measured quantities of consumed fuel during the interval and applying to the demand signals a correction factor based on the calculated error. Preferably, the operating interval is measured between topping up events of a fuel tank 12 or when a vehicle is running in a steady state on level ground. The direct measurement of the quantity of fuel consumed is derived from a fuel level gauge 20 of the fuel tank or by electronic and/or manual input, via a keypad 22, the quantity of fuel added to the fuel tank.
Patent GB-2417101-A (GB)
Title: Device for maintaining awareness of a driver
Inventor: HACKLING CHRISTOPHER OWEN
IPC: G08B21/06
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: A device for maintaining the awareness of a driver of a vehicle has a countdown display timer unit producing audible and visual alarm signals at periodic intervals to which the driver must respond by pressing a battery-operated push button to cancel the alarm and reset the timer for the next period. The reset button may be attached to the steering wheel by means of straps with hook and loop fasteners or may be integral with the wheel. The timer unit may be located on the dashboard or the windscreen of the vehicle and would be wired through the vehicle's ignition circuit, so that the device is activated when the vehicle is started and could be connected to an optional immobiliser. The frequency of the alarm signals may increase with journey time, from 5 minutes at the start to 1 minute after 4.5 hours. Use of the device will help prevent micro sleeping.
Patent GB-2418255-A (GB)
Title: Fuel vapour detection system for a motor vehicle
Inventor: KAPOLNEK MARSHA
IPC: B60W10/06
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: A method for detecting evaporative fuel emissions in a fuel vapour emission control system of an internal combustion engine mounted in a vehicle 10 while the engine is not running. The method comprises the steps of opening a fuel vapour management valve 30 connecting the engine to the fuel vapour emission control system, rotating the engine 38 to reduce the pressure in the fuel vapour emission control system and measuring the pressure in the fuel vapour emission control system. A change in pressure is used as an indication of possible evaporative fuel emissions in the fuel vapour emission control system. The step of rotating the engine may comprise driving the engine with an electric motor/generator 40.
Patent GB-2419542-A (GB)
Title: Liquid separation
Inventor: HOWE WILLIAM BENJAMIN
IPC: B01D11/00
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A method of separating a sludge into oil, water and sediment in a vessel by pumping a citrus derived solvent into a mass of sludge, adding water to and agitating the resultant mixture, allowing time for the mixture to separate into component parts of water, oil and sediment, and remotely monitoring and controlling the method. Preferably the solvent is formulated from derivatives of orange oils and synthesized mineral oils. Advantageously the method provides an alternative to separating crude oil with a diluent such as diesel oil. A separate claim to apparatus for performing the method is disclosed.
Patent GB-2434541-A (GB)
Title: Preparing a clinical restraint
Inventor: GIRDLESTONE JOHN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: A method for preparing a clinical restraint for a subject, the method comprises scanning the portion of the subject to be restrained to produce a 3D image data set, generating a three dimensional replica of the portion of the subject from the 3D image data set and preparing a clinical restraint using the three dimensional replica. A scanning system for generating the 3D image data set comprising one or more projectors and one or more cameras in combination with an image processing device is also disclosed. The imaging aspects are also applied in the monitoring of the treatment of a patient, the manufacture and fitting of medical items, such as compression hosiery and the like, as well as in the fitting of garments and items of clothing.
Patent GB-2421978-A (GB)
Title: Shoot bolt mechanism with channel forming member
Inventor: DOLMAN TERENCE JAMES
IPC: E05C9/00
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A shoot bolt mechanism comprises two bolt arms 12 extending in opposite directions from a driving means 10 and driven in opposite directions along their lengths. Each bolt arm comprises an inner portion comprising a transmission bar 14 which is operatively coupled to the driving means, and an outer portion comprising a bolt forming member 16. A connection means 24, 27 is arranged to adjustably connect the inner portion to the outer portion to form a bolt arm of required length. A channel forming member 15 is provided which defines an elongate channel that extends substantially to the end of the transmission bars and provides a guide for the transmission bars.
Patent GB-2422270-A (GB)
Title: Realtime electronic communications system and method
Inventor: CASPERSON STEVEN A
IPC: H04L/
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: A realtime electronic communications system utilizes an instant-messaging server. A first computer includes a first instant-messaging client. The first client is adapted for logging the first computer into the server, and communicating to the server connecting information of the first computer. A second computer includes a second instant-messaging client. The second client is adapted for logging the second computer into the server, and communicating to the server connecting information of the second computer. An external device is operatively connected to the second computer. Respective connecting information of the first and second computers is utilized for effecting realtime peer-to-peer communication between the first and second computers, whereby the first computer interfaces with the external device in realtime.
Patent GB-2439384-A (GB)
Title: Oil free CPR apparatus air pump
Inventor: HOPKINS ALLAN
IPC: A61H31/00
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: Portable pump apparatus 10 for the provision of air to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) apparatus comprises a housing 20 with an air inlet 30, an air outlet 40 and a substantially oil free pump 50 located within the housing with an inlet and an outlet communicating with the respective housing inlet and outlet. The pump may draw air through a 50 micron intake filter 4 and outputs past a spur line reservoir 70 via two output filters 60, 65 of 0.5 and 0.2 microns which act as moisture traps. A pressure warning light 100, a relief valve 80 and system 90 for pressure release on shutdown may be provided. The pump is intended to output medical grade air containing less than 1mg, preferably 0.5mg of particulate oil mist per cubic metre of air and less than or equal to 5.5 mg carbon monoxide, 900mg of carbon dioxide per cubic metre of air with no moisture and no bacterial contamination. The apparatus may be used with a LUCAS ¹ C PR apparatus and the pump may be a WOBL ¹ machine.
Patent GB-2427886-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for radially expanding a wellbore casing using and expansion mandrel and a rotary expansion tool
Inventor: SHUSTER MARK
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member, comprises a first expansion device 104 for radially expanding the tubular member; a second expansion device 108 coupled to the first expansion device for further radially expanding the tubular member; and a motor 106 coupled to the first expansion device for at least one of: rotating the second expansion 108 device relative to the first expansion device 104, and/or displacing the second expansion device 108 relative to the first expansion device 104.
Patent GB-2430950-A (GB)
Title: Minimising the post expansion end drift diameter reduction of expandable tubulars by thinning the tubular wall
Inventor: ADAM MARK K
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A method of expanding a tubular downhole to eliminate or minimize the post expansion end drift diameter reduction (the amount of rebound experienced by the end of an expandable tubular after it is deformed as it relaxes) by providing a thinned tubular wall in the region of the end of the tubular. The thinning can take the form of segments 98 of removed material which may tapered, an internal groove (26, figure 2), an external groove (28, figure 2), an internal recess 54 extending to the end of the tubular or an internal taper (36, figure 3) extending to the end of the tubular.
Patent GB-2428551-A (GB)
Title: Pet drinking bowl
Inventor: ELLIS NATALIE
IPC: A01K7/00
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: A drinking bowl for a pet and adapted for use in a moving vehicle has a base section (10) which defines a liquid reservoir having a cylindrical side wall (14) and a removable in-turned rim (28) at the upper end thereof. An inner section (11) has sufficient buoyancy to float on liquid in the reservoir, the inner section (11) being a close sliding fit within the side wall (14) and having a dished upper surface (20) with a central liquid-receiving area. A plurality of liquid feed holes (24) extend through the inner section (11) to permit liquid to flow into the central area from which a pet may drink.
Patent GB-2445981-A (GB)
Title: Tracking device combining a GPS, cellular and RF chip
Inventor: WALKEY LEE
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A tracking device is disclosed comprising a RF chip in combination with at least two of a GPS chip, a GPRS chip and a GSM chip, whereby, each of the combination of chips are controlled by a single microprocessor. The tracking device also has means to continuously transmit GPS coordinate data to a receiver via RF. The receiver may be an internet based receiver for providing real time location. The tracking device may further comprise a serial input for a sensor such as a movement, light or temperature sensor. The tracking device may be constructed from a waterproof material or housed in a waterproof casing such that it is suitable for wet environments. In such a case, the device may incorporate means to transmit GPS coordinate data via sonar.
Patent GB-2446620-A (GB)
Title: A microphone wind shield or wind screen
Inventor: HERMAN DAVID
IPC: H04R1/08
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: The wind shield 10 reduces wind noise in electro-acoustic transducer arrangements comprising at least one transducer element, preferably a microphone. The microphone(s) BCD are covered with at least one thin layer of wind-resistive material 10 in the form of a mesh having holes less than approximately 125 microns in size, and preferably in the range 40-50 microns. Optionally the wind shield includes one or more further layers of felt, foam and/or mesh in any combination. Where a plurality of microphones is provided, the electrical outputs of the microphones may be added together to provide an output signal with increased signal to wind noise ratio. The signal may be subject to additional signal processing such as filtering and/or level sensitive signal inhibition (figs 2 and 3).
Patent GB-2439789-A (GB)
Title: Orthogonal time-of flight mass spectrometers with low mass discrimination
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: The invention relates to time-of-flight mass spectrometers with orthogonal ion injection to which the ions are fed by an RF ion guide. The mass-dependent speed of the ions causes a mass discrimination when injected into the pulser of the time-of-flight mass spectrometer. The invention consists in compensating the mass discrimination by designing at least a part of the ion guide as an ion storage device, by emptying the filled ion storage device mass-selectively portion by portion, by feeding the ion portions to the pulser with correct timing, using the mass selectivity of the pulser filling process to compensate for any mass discrimination.
Patent GB-2456488-A (GB)
Title: A mobile animal feed preparation unit
Inventor: OWEN NICOLA ANDREA
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: An animal feed preparation unit comprises a portable container that allows animal feed such as hay to be soaked and/or steamed prior to feeding thereby eliminating mites and dust spores that are harmful to horses and other animals. The container has entry locations A for steaming rods and a lid (fig 2) with holes (A, fig 2) that allow effluent water to be drained the contaminated waste water to be drained from the container. The container sits on a wheeled frame (fig 3) that allows the container to be manoeuvred.
Patent GB-2444803-A (GB)
Title: Sports garment
Inventor: RANCE JASON
IPC: A41D7/00
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: A sports garment (e.g. a swim suit) has a base layer of stretchable elasticated fabric, the base layer having a torso portion that covers at least a part of the torso of a person when the garment is worn. An inner core layer of stretchable elasticated fabric is bonded to the inner surface of the base layer to extend around the abdomen and lower back regions of the garment. By providing a double layer of stretchable elasticated fabric in this manner, more compression is applied to the abdomen of the person (e.g. swimmer) wearing the suit, bringing about improvements in form drag. The additional support provided to the lower back and abdomen also improves core stability, which is of benefit in many sporting activities, including swimming. Also provided is a cap with base and inner core layers.