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Patent GB-2351248-A (GB)
Title: Jet pump treatment of heavy oil prodction sand
Inventor: BACON COCHRANE DIANA
IPC: B01D43/00
Filed: 1999-02-17
Abstract: In a process for separating oily films from sand particles carried in a solvent free water stream, the use of a jet pump scrubber in a density classification tank to treat such oily coated particles at controlled operating temperatures above 65 {C whereby at such controlled temperature enhanced cavitation in said jet pump separates said oily film from said sand particles to form slop oil, said tank providing for recirculation of sand particles through said jet pump before discharge.
Patent GB-2367284-A (GB)
Title: Packaging container
Inventor: ERCIYAS HULYA NILAY
IPC: B65D3/02
Filed: 2000-09-30
Abstract: A packaging container adapted to serve as a display device for merchandise comprises a base of non-circular curved outline without angles and a side 7 formed from a single rectangular piece of flexible material which is wrapped around the base to conform to the non-circular shape of the base. The side 7 defines the outlines of a plurality of compartments for housing the merchandise, preferably formed by tubular inserts 12. The container may be closed by a lid of the same shape as the base or each insert 12 may have a separate lid. A cord with toggles may be provided to form a carrying handle or shoulder strap.
Patent GB-2356825-A (GB)
Title: A fuel filter with suspended filter element
Inventor: DECAUX DANIEL HENRI
IPC: F02M37/24
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: A fuel filter comprises a filter element 34 suspended within a filter chamber 32 in a filter housing 30. The filter element has an upper cap member 36 and lower cap member 38. The filter housing comprises an upper lid member 30b and lower base member 30a. The filter element upper cap member 36 includes an annular lip 42 which is received between the lid and base member of the housing and is arranged so that the filter element is suspended within the filter chamber. The filter element comprises a mesh having a plurality of perforations which prevent the passage of large particles carried by the fluid flow. An annular seal 44 located between the base and lid member provides a fluid and air tight seal between internal chambers 32, 46 and between internal chambers and external environment. The filter may be used to filter diesel in an internal combustion engine. Water carried by the fuel is collected within the base region 33 of the filter housing. The filter element being suspended within the filter chamber eliminates the need for a spring or other support means within the filter chamber.
Patent GB-2353923-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for communicating information over low bandwith communications networks
Inventor: HAWKINS JEFFREY C
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: A system having a distributed web site is described. The web site is distributed between a client, a server and a web server. The client stores a set of predefined applications that correspond to a part of the web site. The applications are formatted according to a first markup language. From the set of predefined applications, the client can generate queries. The server receives the queries and generates new, related queries. The new queries correspond to a second query protocol. The second query protocol is used by the web server. The web server generates responses to the new queries and sends these responses to the server. The responses are formatted according to a second markup language. These responses correspond to the second portion of the web site. The server then converts the responses into new responses that the client can use.
Patent GB-2372806-A (GB)
Title: A motor driven flame effect agitator for an electric fireplace
Inventor: STOCKWELL ROBERT JOHN
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2001-01-03
Abstract: An electric fireplace in which a fabric flame effect 14 is disposed in vertical plane be hind a viewing screen 16. A chassis/frame 6 is disposed behind the flame effect. Mounted on the chassis is a motor 7 that rotates a shaped rotor 9 which in turn agitates the flame effect. Preferably, a noise suppression connector 8 is fitted on to the motor, and that the fabric flame effect is cut to resemble a flame. Preferably the rotor is of a wire type and shaped in various ways, such as a coil, zig zagged or a series of uniform distortions.
Patent GB-2359615-A (GB)
Title: Cryogenic Plant with reduced mechanical stresses
Inventor: WAGNER MARC
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: A cryogenic plant, such as an air distillation plant, comprises two or more apparatuses 1, 2, such as a medium/ low pressure double column and a reboiler/condenser, that are supported by individual bases 3, 4 or are secured to each other by a separating support (6, fig. 6) and are linked by further means, preferably pipes 5, wherein at least two of the supports 3, 4 or linkages 6 are made, over at least part of their length, of materials having different coefficients of expansion or thermal conductivity in order to minimise length variations when the temperature of the plant changes. The supports 3, 4 and linkages 6 may be made of stainless steel and aluminium or copper. A third apparatus (2', figure 3) may be built into a support structure.
Patent GB-2366681-A (GB)
Title: Handsfree device with sound-conducting tubes
Inventor: SHELDON SIMON
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: A hands-free attachment for a radio telephone 2, comprises a transducer 5 connectable to the receiver to generate sound waves representing sound signals received by the receiver, and electrically non-conductive means 8 for conveying the sound waves from the transducer to an ear-piece 7 locatable in or adjacent to the user's ear, the system preferably includes a remote microphone 10.
Patent GB-2365668-A (GB)
Title: Network data packet classification and demultiplexing
Inventor: SCHALES DOUGLAS LEE
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A method for classifying a data packet comprises receiving the data packet at a root node of a classification tree; successively passing the data packet to each child of a first tree level until a first child of the first tree level indicates a satisfaction of a node-criteria of said first child, and the first child forming said data packet into a matched packet; and repeating the step of passing and forming for a next tree level until no first child of said next level at a succeeding next level indicates satisfaction of the node-criteria of said first child of said next level. A method for determining disposition of a packet received at a child node comprises passing said packet and a first disposition of said packet to an external process; and said external process augmenting the packet disposition by employing a process specific means; and returning the augmented packet and an augmented disposition to the child node.
Patent GB-2376744-A (GB)
Title: Air leak detection in a vacuum system
Inventor: HOATH STEPHEN DANIEL
IPC: G01M3/20
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A vacuum system is provided with an oxygen sensor 3 which is located in a wall 1 of a pipe, vacuum chamber or vacuum pump. The sensor 3 is provided with a heating means 20 and detects oxygen in a gas flow 2. The gas flow 2 may be nitrogen purge gas, and the presence of oxygen indicates an air leak somewhere in the vacuum system. The sensor may be mounted behind valves to protect the sensor during normal operation of the vacuum system and advantageously, the sensor may be located in the exhaust stream of the vacuum pump. The sensor may be used in vacuum systems used in semiconductor processing.
Patent GB-2379681-A (GB)
Title: Marine buoyancy unit
Inventor: ORAM ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: B63B59/02
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: The marine buoyancy unit 10 is of elongate cylindrical form and is composed of two complementary section 2,3. The sections define an internal cavity with a shape determined by th marine object on which the unit is to be fitted. The sections define an outer surface 14 and normally a series of the units are arranged end-to-end and held together by, for example, flexible bands. The sections are fabricated from a thermosetting resin composite, especially composite with a syntactic foam interior and an outer layer with suitable high performance quality for use in marine applications. The radially outermost region of the unit is reinforced by means of a residual structural integrity reinforcement 6, which is mechanically locked into the unit. The reinforcement takes the form of an internal layer close to the outer surface layer. It can take the form of fibres which can be arranged as a flexible mesh. The mesh structure can be a number of high strength polymer main strips of fibres 21 (fig 2) running parallel to each other interconnected with smaller interconnecting fibre strips 23 running perpendicular to the main strips 21.
Patent GB-2380850-A (GB)
Title: Digital recording medium or downloadable data file comprising audio recordings
Inventor: MORGAN GAVIN
IPC: G11B27/34
Filed: 2001-10-13
Abstract: A digital recording medium or a downloadable file is disclosed which comprises two differently encoded pieces of music. The first is in suitable format for playback through a domestic audio player. The second is a re-mixable version which can be manipulated using a sequencer implemented on a computer or games console and comprises a set of riffs, each of which corresponds to an interval (eg. one bar) of a component track of the music, such that the music can be played back by playing the riffs in appropriate combination and order. The invention provides a format for publication of musical or other recordings which is highly flexible and interactive. The medium or file may further comprise sequencer software.
Patent GB-2375713-A (GB)
Title: Safety syringe with retractable needle holder
Inventor: HU CHIEN-KUNG
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: A hypodermic syringe comprising a barrel 10 having at least one caching piece 13 disposed at one end, an outer sleeve 20 rotatably fitted with the barrel to turn to locate at first and second positions and being provided with at least one fluid escape hole 26, a needle holder 30 having a cylinder cooperating portion 31 disposed slidably in the receiving hole of the barrel, a retaining circular groove 37 disposed in the outer periphery of the needle holder for retaining the catching piece of the barrel and a plunger capable of pulling back the needle holder. When the sleeve is in the first position, each catching piece engages the groove so as to retain the needle holder within the barrel and when the sleeve is rotated to the second position, each retaining tooth is disengaged from the groove so as to allow the needle holder to be withdrawn into the barrel by the plunger. The plunger has a hooked retainer 44 disposed at one end to engage the needle holder which can then be withdrawn into the barrel body when the sleeve is in the second position.
Patent GB-2387669-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control system for a zonal heating system
Inventor: FERGUSON COLIN THOMAS
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: The temperature control system 10 is preferably for a dwelling. The system comprises a plurality of output controllers 16, 18 and a means such as radio frequency, internet or LAN network, for synchronising output cycles of the plurality of output controllers so as to allow respective temperature control devices 20, 22 to be activated or deactivated. Each controller may be adapted to receive data from a sensor or a zone for which the controller regulates temperature. The temperature control devices may be devices such as valves, pumps, manifolds, boilers, heat pumps, heat exchangers, etc. A cycle timer may be employed for use when a synchronisation signal has not been received from a controller. Independent claims for a computer program and a method have also been disclosed.
Patent GB-2378786-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Downloading Documentation
Inventor: ESTERMAN JR MARCOS
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining e.g. product documentation has a memory, an activation switch, and a transmitter. Upon activation, the transmitter retrieves document download instructions stored in the memory, and transmits the instructions via a short range wireless protocol to a portable processor based device. The processor based device then executes the document download instructions, with the result that the device is caused to connect to a data network, locate a specified data file, and download the data file.
Patent GB-2374800-A (GB)
Title: Playpen with removable bassinet and changing table assemblies
Inventor: WARNER ROBERT J
IPC: A47D11/00
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: A playpen 21 having an upper frame assembly comprises a bassinet assembly 31 and a changing table assembly 32 removably supported in a side by side relationship on the upper frame assembly. Preferably the bassinet assembly 31 includes a pair of bassinet frame assemblies (41, Fig 2) each consisting of a pair of J-tube assemblies (42, Fig 2) joined by a cross tube (48, Fig 2). The changing table assembly 32 may consist of a tubular frame constructed from a pair of extendable assemblies (71, Fig 2) and keyed (84, Fig 11) elbow connectors (76, Fig 2) joined in a rectangular fashion. Preferably the playpen 21 is collapsible and portable and includes a pair of fabric and mesh side 22 and end 23 panels and a floor panel supported by the lower frame structure which may include legs 24 and/or wheels 26. Advantageously a compact, transportable form of portable playpen, changing table and bed are provided.
Patent GB-2376565-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming an electronic device
Inventor: SPEAKMAN STUART PHILIP
IPC: H01M10/0565
Filed: 1997-10-14
Abstract: A method of forming a multilayer sensing device or an array of sensors using the technique of drop on demand printing to deposit a plurality of droplets of deposition material that when suitably dried or solidified form the layers of the device. Possible devices include a chemotransistor, chemoresistor, chemodiode, chemocapacitor, thermistor, micropellistor, thermoelectric or piezoelectric sensor, an acoustic wave devices or a gas sensor, formed on a flexible or rigid substrate. The device may also contain a biocompatible layer formed from polyethylene glycol. Printing materials include phthalocyanines, pyrrones, indoles, furans, polyphenylacetates, metallo-organics, steric acid and temperature sensitive ink.
Patent GB-2384962-A (GB)
Title: Radioscopic flexible pipe inspection device
Inventor: AMAUDRIC DU CHAFFAUT BENOIT
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A system for radioscopic control of the walls of a flexible pipe reinforced by reinforcing wires. The device comprises an ionizing radiation detector placed inside pipe, an ionizing radiation source arranged outside the pipe, substantially opposite the detector, and means for digitizing the signals coming from the detector and converting them into visible radiation. Also arranged in the pipe is a reflection means to transmit said visible radiation.
Patent GB-2398257-A (GB)
Title: Jigsaw puzzle
Inventor: ROBERTS SIAN
IPC: A63F9/10
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A puzzle (10) comprising a plurality of interlocking jigsaw puzzle pieces (12, 14), wherein each piece has a magnetic portion (not shown), the magnetic portion having a magnetic strength sufficient to support the entire weight of the piece when magnetically attached to a vertically oriented surface. The puzzle incorporates a connector for an electrical source (30), an alerting means (not shown), such as a speaker or one or more LEDs, and electrical circuitry (24) arranged such that completion of the puzzle connects the connector for an electrical source to the alerting means,preferably comprising a light and/or sound emitter.
Patent GB-2389059-A (GB)
Title: Combined baby bouncer/walking apparatus
Inventor: WINDROSS ANETTE
IPC: A47D13/08
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A combined baby bouncer/walking aid apparatus comprises a harness 1 for securing to a child, a supporting bar 17 and at least two straps 22, 23 adapted to connect the supporting bar 17 to the harness, the supporting bar 17 and the length of the straps is such as to enable an adult to suspend the weight of a child with its feet just on the ground to assist the child in walking. The apparatus further includes an elongated resilient member 55, one end of which is adapted to be connected to the harness 1 and the other end is adapted to be connected to a clamp 44-48 by which the resilient member 55 and harness 1 can be suspended from a fixed mounting point.
Patent GB-2395035-A (GB)
Title: System and method for estimating multi-phase fluid rates in a subterranean well
Inventor: SHAH PIYUSH C
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: Methods and systems for estimating multi-phase fluid rates in a subterranean well (12). Stored and measured static (40) and transient (44) well conditions are used to model well conditions for comparison against additional transient data (42) relating to temperature, pressure, and flow. Multi-phase fluid rates are estimated by iteratively comparing well conditions with the model (30) for the well (12). Multi-phase fluid flow estimates may be obtained for the various liquid and gaseous fluids in the well (12) at multiple well locations.
Patent GB-2395017-A (GB)
Title: A device to provide a regulated power supply for an in-cylinder ionization detector
Inventor: NEWTON STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: This invention is related to the field of automobile ignition diagnosis systems. More particularly, it is related to the field of using an ionization signal from an ionization detection circuit to monitor ignition parameters and diagnose engine performance. The present invention comprises a method and apparatus that provides a regulated power supply for in-cylinder ionization detection by harvesting the excess ignition coil leakage and magnetizing energy immediately following the turn off of the ignition coil Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT). It uses an additional energy storage capacitor which replaces a first capacitor as the primary energy storage device. Thus, this feature of the present invention uses a two step method for charging the ionization detection circuit, as opposed to just one stage. The second capacitor is charged first, typically up to 400 Volts DC, and is then used as a reservoir to charge the first capacitor.
Patent GB-2399364-A (GB)
Title: Organosilicon-containing compositions for controlling water production
Inventor: KALFAYAN LEONARD J
IPC: C09K8/60
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: Compositions are disclosed which are useful in the reduction of excessive water in oil and gas wells and other subterranean formations and comprise an organosilicon compound and a relative permeability modifier (RPM) macromolecule. The RPM is capable of impeding the production of water. The organosilicon compound is capable of forming a water-soluble silanol by hydrolysis and is preferably either an organosilane halide or organosilane alkoxide. The composition is introduced into the subterranean formation for the purpose of selectively reducing excessive production of aqueous fluids. The composition may be employed in well treatment fluids introduced into production wells or injection wells. The compositions may also be utilized in conjunction with stimulation treatments and with introduction of other well treatment fluids. By introducing the composition into fluid passages of the formation, the water producing zones can be selectively blocked off. Thus, the ability of fluids to flow through the aqueous fluid containing fluid passages is selectively reduced resulting in the reduced production of aqueous fluids while maintaining production of hydrocarbons. Core flow test results show effectiveness at permeability as high as 7.0 Darcy under high rate flow conditions. The RPM may be a polyvinyl alcohol, polysiloxane, a copolymer of acrylamide or a hydrophilic polymer from natural gums or their derivatives.
Patent GB-2412702-A (GB)
Title: Seal assembly for a gas turbine engine
Inventor: FERRA PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: F16J15/447
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A seal arrangement 32 is located between turbine shroud seal segments 38 and 40 or alternatively between nozzle guide vanes. Two facing slots 34 and 36 are provided in the segments with radially offset spaces 42 and 44 provided between the segments. A baffle strip member 46 may be cemented into slot 36 or it may be integrally formed with seal segment 40. A flowpath 50 for cooling and sealing air is increased due to the baffle length and offset spaces. The segments, slots, and baffle member may have a generally n-shaped cross-section. More than one baffle member may be provided in the slots.
Patent GB-2402548-A (GB)
Title: Thin film transistor array substrate for LCD
Inventor: LEE KYOUNG MOOK
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A three mask process is used for fabricating the device in which a patterned gate insulating layer 146 extends under a data line 104 and an ITO transparent pixel electrode 114, and covers a gate line 102. The transparent pixel electrode and the semiconductor layers of the TFT structure are used as a mask for etching the gate insulator layer pattern. The sidewalls of the gate insulator layer and the semiconductor layers of the TFT/wiring structure are coincident.
Patent GB-2401933-A (GB)
Title: A cleaning fluid heating reservoir and motor assembly for a range hood
Inventor: YEUNG PETER
IPC: B08B3/10
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: A cleaning fluid heating reservoir and motor assembly for a range hood comprising a motor 15 equipped with a fan 12 and a heating reservoir 20 for cleaning fluid. The heating reservoir 20 being adapted to retain cleaning fluid, absorb heat from the fan motor 15 and transfer the heat to the cleaning fluid. The heating reservoir 20 is preferably integrally formed with the motor 15 and includes an inlet 34 and an outlet 26. The heating reservoir 20 may be on top or at the perimeter of the motor 15. There may be a further intermediate reservoir 30 provided to feed the heating reservoir 20 via the inlet 34. The assembly may further comprise a first pump 28 connected to the intermediate reservoir 30 for pumping fluid to the heating reservoir 20 and a second pump 32 connected to the intermediate reservoir 30 and a fluid delivery means 31 for delivering cleaning fluid to the inside of a motor housing 10. The heating reservoir 20 may comprise heat conducting piping. The fluid delivery means 31 may comprise a spray nozzle.
Patent GB-2402517-A (GB)
Title: Storage medium changer with preloaded data
Inventor: HANKS DARWIN MITCHEL
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: In order to reduce the time taken to make the data from a medium in a storage medium changer 10 available, the first part of the data is stored or buffered on a second medium. The data from the second medium is transferred while the first medium is loaded by the disc changer 11. When the first medium is loaded, the remaining data is returned from it. The second medium may be a separate hard disc that is continuously available. Alternatively, the second medium may be loaded in the drive 12 in the auto-changer. In this case, the data is read from the second medium into a buffer 101 and returned from the buffer while the second medium is unloaded and the first medium is loaded. The media in the auto-changer may be CD or DVD discs. The amount of data stored on the second medium is preferably equivalent to the latency time for loading of the storage medium.