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Patent GB-2353718-A (GB)
Title: Novel dual cores for golf balls
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL J
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball (35, 45, 55, 65) comprising a dual core component. The dual core comprises an interior center component (30, 40, 50, 60) formed from a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The dual core also comprises a core layer (32, 42, 52, 62) disposed about the center component (30, 40, 50, 60) formed from a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The present invention golf ball (55, 65) may further comprise an outer core layer (54, 64) that surrounds the dual core (50, 52, 60, 62). The resulting multi-layered golf ball (35, 45, 55, 65) of the present invention provides for enhanced distance without sacrificing playability or durability when compared to known golf balls.
Patent GB-2356223-A (GB)
Title: Induction venturi for an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system in an i.c. engine
Inventor: FEUCHT DENNIS DIETRICH
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2000-10-30
Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a combustion air supply, eg a turbocharger or an aftercooler 42; an exhaust manifold 38 ; and an induction venturi 30. The induction venturi 30 includes a combustion air inlet 40 connected and in communication with the combustion air supply, an exhaust gas inlet 36 connected and in communication with the exhaust manifold 38, and an outlet 44. A venturi section 52 terminates at a venturi throat 56 and is in communication with the combustion air inlet 40. An expansion section 64 is positioned between and in communication with the venturi section 52 and the outlet 44. At least one induction port 66 terminates adjacent the venturi throat 56 and within the expansion section 64, so that exhaust gas is drawn into the flow of combustion air with improved diffusion of the exhaust gas into the air and improved pressure recovery within the expansion section 64.
Patent GB-2356342-A (GB)
Title: Patient transfer board
Inventor: SABINE MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: A patient transfer board includes first and second sections (10,12) pivotally connected together and moveable against restraint relative to each other so that the angle therebetween can be varied.
Patent GB-2370659-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling access to a data file held by a smart card
Inventor: VESTERGAARD PETER
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: Smart cards 10 can hold data for a number of different applications. A gateway 34 is provided through which access to the smart card by external devices 31 is controlled. Even though the external device may have access to certain application data, such as credit card details, it may not have access to sensitive information, such as authentication and ciphering keys. The external device may be a mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2375543-A (GB)
Title: Laundry additive compositions
Inventor: HOUSMEKERIDES CHRIS EFSTATHIOS
IPC: C11D7/32
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: Solid laundry additive compositions contain at least 5.5% wt of enzyme. They may be in tablet form and can include a peroxygen bleach compound. The enzyme may be a mixture of protease and amylase enzymes. Two phase tablets are described, with the enzyme present in one phase and bleach in a second phase.
Patent GB-2376761-A (GB)
Title: An arrangement in which a process is run on a host operating system but may be switched to a guest system if it poses a security risk
Inventor: DALTON CHRISTOPHER I
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A process 23 runs directly on a host operating system 22, until the process 23 attempts an operation which can affect security of the host operating system 22 (such as loading a kernel module or using system privileges). A guest operating system 25 is then provided running as a virtual machine session within a compartment 24 of the host operating system 22 and running of the process 23 continues using the guest operating system. Operations of the process 23 which can affect security of the host operating system 22 are instead performed on the guest operating system 25, giving greater security. The guest operating system 25 is only invoked selectively, leading to greater overall efficiency.
Patent GB-2365469-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for arresting the flow of sand in a borehole
Inventor: WATSON GRAHAM
IPC: E21B43/04
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A gravel pack system for controlling the flow of sand in a well 10 uses a conduit 20 made of easily drillable material which is run into the well on a service string 24, with which it is in fluid communication. The conduit has a plurality of outlets 22 along its length and may have a series of baffles on its interior, and be releasably connected to the string which extends to the surface. A sand control treatment 16 exits the conduit through the outlets in order to cover perforations 12 in the well which may release sand. The outlets may be in the form of perforations in the conduit or nozzles that extend into it. Alternatively, there may be a plurality of conduits, each opening at different depths within the well, and these may take the form of concentric tubes, each longer than the one outside it.
Patent GB-2372837-A (GB)
Title: Redundant devices in a process control system
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN DANIEL DEAN
IPC: G05B19/05
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A method of and a device for implementing redundancy in a process control network using a pair of redundant devices 120, 122, such as redundant I/O devices, communicatively connected to a segment of the bus in parallel to each other and in series between the controller 102 and field devices 112-115 on the segment. The redundant devices are assigned a virtual publishing address, which may be the unique address of one of the redundant devices, that is used in communicating over the bus. At all times, one of the redundant devices is operating in an active mode and communicating with the devices in process control network, and the other redundant device is operating in a backup mode wherein the redundant device maintains a communication connection with the devices and listens for messages transmitted by the devices and intended for the redundant devices, but does not respond to messages from the other devices until the device switches to the active mode.
Patent GB-2382824-A (GB)
Title: Method of closing an opening in a building construction
Inventor: DUTTON NICK
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: A method of closing an opening 35 in a building construction of the kind including first and second relatively transverse structural members 14, 15 which are relatively secured together, for example an eaves beam and a rafter. The first structural member 14 includes mounting means to mount a closure member 28 which extends along the first structural member 14, the second structural member 15 having an intricate cross sectional profile and the closure member 28 having an end 34 which in use lies adjacent to the side of the second structural member 15 the profile of the end 34 being different to the adjacent cross sectional profile of the first structural member 15, such that at least one opening 35 is provided between the end of the closure member 28 and the second structural member 15, and wherein an infill element 40 is provided which is mounted by mounting means at least partially to lie between the end 34 of the closure member 28 and the second structural member 15, the infill element 40 being configured at least substantially to close the opening 35. The provision of the infill element 40 alleviates the need of a skilled person to shape the closure member 28 to the shape of the second structural member 15.
Patent GB-2388870-A (GB)
Title: Telephone activated vehicle immobiliser
Inventor: HARWOOD MARK
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: A vehicle immobiliser circuit which cuts electrical power to either the vehicle's computer, coil, starter or fuel pump (or a combination of two or more of these parts) when the circuit is activated on receipt of a signal transmitted from a telephone to a receiver mounted in the vehicle. The receiver F is supplied with electrical power from the vehicle battery via a voltage stepdown transformer G, which reduces the voltage from the standard 12 volts DC to 6 volts DC which is suitable for the receiver. When a signal is received by the receiver F, power is supplied to a reed relay E causing its activation which, in turn, activates switches in the circuit to cut power supply to one or more key electrical components. The vehicle is rendered inoperable until a further call is transmitted from a telephone to the receiver, which restores the power supply to the disabled parts. Whilst cutting power to one or more key electrical components, the circuit may operate to supply power to an audible siren.
Patent GB-2392309-A (GB)
Title: Substrate loading and unloading apparatus
Inventor: HARRIS PAUL GEORGE
IPC: H01L21/687
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: Substrate loading and unloading apparatus for automated loading and unloading of substrates S in a vacuum environment, for example the work region A of an electron beam lithography machine, comprises a substrate holder 13 with a substrate support table 17 and locating means 18 to 21 co-operable with the table to cause a supported substrate S to be pressed against and thereby located on the table 17. A vacuum vessel 10 defined a loading an unloading chamber 11 with a transfer port 12 which is communicable with the evacuated region A of the machine and permits transfer of the holder 13 between the chamber 11 and the region A entirely within the vacuum environment . Release means 22, 23, 28 to 33 are present to withhold the co-operation of the table and locating means and to provide a temporary substrate support clear of the table so that substrates can transferred to and from the table, the temporary support can be provided by support pins 28 which may additionally be rotatable for fine adjustments of the substrate angular position. A microscope 48 and camera 51 can be used for the optical detection and adjustment of the substrate angular position.
Patent GB-2392786-A (GB)
Title: Preventing plaster entering back box
Inventor: SWIFT ANDREW CHARLES ABBOTT ST
IPC: H02G3/14
Filed: 2002-09-03
Abstract: In order to prevent damage to plaster during the second fix of an electrical installation, the electrical accessory plate back boxes have a blanking insert filled into the open mouth thereof at the first fix stage. The insert also prevents plaster entering the back box. The insert is conveniently removed by breaking it and is provided with lines of weakness to aid breaking. The periphery of the insert is dimensioned to be a push fit in the back box. The inserts are provided in standard sizes to suit the sizes of back boxes that are in use.
Patent GB-2379481-A (GB)
Title: Hinge assembly
Inventor: CHEAL JONATHON PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: A hinge assembly has a lid link (10) for attachment to a vehicle lid, a pivot (12) by means of which the lid link is attached to mounting means (14) for mounting the assembly on a vehicle body, and a collapsible support (16) for supporting the pivot (12). The support (16) is rigid but includes a frangible element so arranged that an impact with a vehicle lid will cause the support (16) to collapse so as to absorb at least some of the energy of the impact. The frangible element may comprise a web formed from a glass-reinforced plastics material able to withstand temperatures up to 180{C and overmoulded onto the mounting means.
Patent GB-2388495-A (GB)
Title: Eelectromagnetic power and communication link particularly adapted for drill collar mounted sensor systems
Inventor: CHALITSIOS CONSTANTYN
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: An electromagnetic coupling system is disclosed which includes a first electromagnetic transducer 316 sealingly disposed in an outer wall of a tool mandrel, 300 the mandrel adapted to be positioned in a drill collar 130. A second electromagnetic transducer 318 is sealingly disposed in an interior of a port in the drill collar. The second transducer is positioned so that it is proximate the first transducer when the mandrel is positioned in the drill collar. A third electromagnetic transducer 314 is sealingly disposed in an exterior of the port in the collar. The second and third transducers define a sealed chamber 324 in the port. The second and third transducers are electrically coupled to power conditioning and signal processing circuits 326 disposed in the chamber. A fourth transducer 312, 322 is positioned proximate the third transducer. The fourth transducer is electrically coupled to at least one of a sensor, 328 an external communication line and an external power line.
Patent GB-2387884-A (GB)
Title: Differential with centre of mass of pinion pin aligned with centre of mass of ring gear
Inventor: SZALONY NORMAN
IPC: F16H48/08
Filed: 2003-01-21
Abstract: A differential gear assembly 10 comprises a pinion pin 26 extending diametrically across and supported directly at each end 27 by a ring gear 30 so that loads are transferred directly from the ring gear 30 to the pin 26. The pin 26 engages in recesses 40 in the ring gear 30 and is retained in the recesses 40 either by being trapped between a differential housing 20 and the recesses 40 or being secured by pins/screws 42, welding is another alternative. Recesses 40 and the pin ends 27 are positioned such that a centre of mass 36 of the ring gear 30 is aligned with a centre of mass 38 of the pin 26. This centroidal alignment of the ring gear 30 and the pin 26 balances the differential gear assembly 10, thereby reducing a tipping moment (lateral unbalance) experienced when the centroids of ring gear 30 and pin 26 are not aligned.
Patent GB-2398252-A (GB)
Title: Breath actuated inhaler with vane, link, and sliding member
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: Dispensing apparatus 1 comprises a trigger mechanism (7, Fig 2) for controlling actuation, the trigger mechanism 7 comprising, a pivotable vane 74 rotatable from a first position to a second position when suction is applied, a rotatable linkage 63 biased to rotate from a first engaged position to a second disengaged position with the vane, a slidable member 50 biased to move from a first position to a second position in which the product is dispensed.
Patent GB-2386785-A (GB)
Title: Digital camera with signal processing prior to compression
Inventor: BRAKE WILFRED F
IPC: H04N1/407
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A system for processing, by a digital camera 101, of an originally captured image 132, prior to the image being saved in a format that has a reduced amount of information relative to the original image. The system allows a user to select a number of preferred image characteristics 121 and interactively edit photographic images before the images are compressed and downloaded from the camera 101. More specifically, the system allows a user to capture an image, preview the captured image after it has been processed in accordance with the selected settings, select one or more different image quality settings to 'edit' the image and re-preview until the processed image is satisfactory.
Patent GB-2382903-A (GB)
Title: High performance relational database management system
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN LORE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: A high performance relational database management system, leveraging the functionality of a high speed cornmunications network, comprising at least one performance moitor server computer connected to the network for receiving network management data objects from at least one data collector node device so as to create a distributed database. A histogram routine running on the performance monitoring server computers partitions the distributed database into data hunks. The data hunks are then imported into a plurality of delegated database engine instances running on the performance monitoring server computers so as to parallel process the data hunks. A performance monitor client coputer connected to the network is then typically used to access the processed data to monitor object performance.
Patent GB-2384684-A (GB)
Title: A snack food derived from high amylopectin potato granules
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT ANDREW RICHARD
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 1999-03-15
Abstract: The snack food comprises high amylopectin potato granules, one or more cereal flours, and/or an isolated starch, wherein the term high amylopectin refers to potatoes of which the starch has an amylopectin content of at least 85%. Preferably at least 5% by weight of the snack food is derived from the high amylopectin potato granules and the snack food may also comprise potato flakes and/or other potato dehydrates derived from potatoes of which the starch has a normal amylopectin content. The snack food which preferably has soft, relatively expanded, texture may be fried, baked or extruded. The snack food preferably comprises an isolated starch such as waxy starch or pregelatinised starch, which makes up not more than 25% by weight of the snack. The high amylopectin potato granules may be prepared from genetically modified potato plants, which are preferably derived from the Satuma variety.
Patent GB-2394254-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine air induction system with air flow straightening/ rectifying device upstream of a mass air flow sensor
Inventor: BIELICKI JIM
IPC: F02M35/04
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: The air induction system comprises an air filter (14, fig.1), a clean air duct 16, a mass air flow sensor (MAFS) 20 and a flow conditioning device 22, located inside the MAFS housing duct 18 for preventing turbulent air, especially encountered near the walls of a bend in the duct, from flowing into the sensor 20. The flow conditioning device 22 has a longitudinally extending body, eg generally conical in shape, with external and internal surfaces 50, 52. The internal surface 52 provides an air flow passageway (54, figs.4,5). The length of the device 22 is such that air is streamlined before reaching the MAFS entrance. In a modification, a gridlike structure (63, fig.8) is attached at the outlet (62) of the device.
Patent GB-2393023-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device with multiple-round bonus scheme
Inventor: BAERLOCHER ANTHONY J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: In a gaming machine, such as a "fruit" or "poker" machine with a main game comprising reels, a bonus game allows, in one round of a plurality of rounds, a player to pick from a selection of positions, 902 - 906, to be presented with an initial award (here 903 picked, number 16, 10 credits), and then subsequently to be allowed a set number of further picks which reveal positive and negative numbers which are added to the initial number to cause the award to be increased or decreased. If a target, e.g. number 1, 500 credits, is reached with picks still remaining to be used than these can be used in subsequent rounds of the bonus game.
Patent GB-2393011-A (GB)
Title: Alarm condition monitor using portable telephone
Inventor: WOODYARD PETER RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/72424
Filed: 2000-11-21
Abstract: A mobile phone 10 is coupled by an edge connector 18 to a detector unit 20 which may include a passive infra-red sensor 22 and a remote PIR sensor 28. The combined phone and detector can be mounted inside a vehicle to respond to an intruder. When an alarm condition is detected, the phone automatically calls a preset number or stores information for later transmission. The device may be associated with a GPS receiver and may be incorporated into portable apparatus such as a computer and respond to movement or unauthorised use. Alternatively, a detector may be mechanically connected to a mobile phone by an arrangement including an electromagnetically operated plunger for pressing a preset key on the keypad of the phone.
Patent GB-2393988-A (GB)
Title: Drilling with casing
Inventor: HAUGEN DAVID M
IPC: E21B4/02
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and methods to reduce ECD, equivalent arcutation density, and pressure associate therewith while drilling with casing. In one aspect, the invention provides an energy transfer assembly locatable at a predetermined location in a casing string. The assembly includes an impeller portion 135 in the interior of the casing to be acted upon by the downward moving fluid in the casing and a pump portion 140 disposed outwardly of the impeller portion and arranged in fluid communication with the upward moving fluid in the annulus between the casing and the borehole, adding energy thereto and reducing pressure in the annulus therebelow. The energy transfer assembly is retrievable to the surface of the wellbore prior to cementing during which fluid ports between the interior and exterior of the casing are remotely sealable prior to cementing by movement of a sleeve 200. Other pump arrangements may be used and the pump may be electrically driven. An alternative arrangement uses a jet arrangement.
Patent GB-2392027-A (GB)
Title: An arrangement and a method in a dc system
Inventor: LOEF GOERAN
IPC: G06F1/30
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A DC system (31) is fed by an external power source (6, 7). When power fails, circuits (32) in the system are to be rapidly alerted (S1) to save unstored information, before the input DC (S4) has fallen too low. A capacitor device (34) is connected to the system input (30) and a current (I1) in the capacitor connection (37) is detected (36). When power fails the current (I1) flows from the capacitor device (34) and a detection circuit (36) generates a corresponding signal. This signal is delayed a predetermined time interval into an alerting signal (S1), which is transmitted to the DC circuit (32). Delaying the signal before the alerting ensures that a very short fail in the DC voltage (S4), or ripple in this voltage, will not unnecessarily alert the DC circuit (32) to start saving information.
Patent GB-2408936-A (GB)
Title: A surgical instrument
Inventor: BATCHELOR KESTER JULIAN
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument for cutting and sealing tissue comprises first and second jaw members (4, 5) movable between open and closed positions so as to be capable of grasping tissue therebetween. The first jaw member (4) includes first and second coagulating electrodes (13, 15) on its inner surface, and an insulating member (9) separating the first and second electrodes. The first jaw member (4) also includes a third cutting electrode (19) on an outer surface separate from the inner surface, and the second jaw member (5) has a tissue-contacting surface (23) which is electrically insulating over its entire surface. The electrosurgical instrument is capable of selectively causing coagulation of tissue between the first and second electrodes (13, 15), and/or the cutting of tissue contacted by the third electrode (19).
Patent GB-2409541-A (GB)
Title: Editable information management system and method
Inventor: KHABA AVTAR
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: An editable information management method for managing editable information. The method comprises storing a document as a plurality of segment objects, each segment object being editable independently of other segment objects. The method comprises combining said segment objects to create said document, displaying said document for editing, editing part of the displayed document corresponding to a predetermined segment object, and updating said predetermined segment object in response to said editing.