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Patent GB-2397382-A (GB)
Title: Downhole determination of formation fluid density and viscosity
Inventor: HADDAD SAMMY S
IPC: G01N9/26
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A method is disclosed for determining viscosity and density of fluid from formations surrounding an earth borehole, including the following steps: (a) suspending a formation testing device in the borehole; (b) drawing formation fluid into the device;(c) causing the fluid to flow in a flow line under a first set of conditions; (d) causing the fluid to flow in the flow line under a second set of conditions; (e) measuring a first fluid pressure differential using pressure gauges in the flow line during fluid flow under the first set of conditions, and measuring a second pressure differential in the flow line during fluid flow under the second set of conditions; and (f) determining density and viscosity of the fluid as a function of the first and second measured pressure differentials. The conditions may be changed by providing constrictions eg a choke of different opening areas or by operating a pump at different flow rates.
Patent GB-2393926-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium casting method
Inventor: NAKAO YASUHIRO
IPC: B22C9/06
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: An aluminum casting method which comprises a step of applying a releasing agent containing magnesium on the surface of a mold, a step of introducing a nitrogen gas, to thereby react the nitrogen gas with the magnesium present on the surface of the releasing agent to form magnesium nitride. Since the nitrogen gas reacts only with the magnesium being exposed on the surface of the releasing agent, the length of magnesium nitride and the the time required for forming amount of a nitrogen gas consumed can be reduced.
Patent GB-2399023-A (GB)
Title: Venturi device with exit orifice of reduced size and elongate cross-section
Inventor: BOOTH CHRISTOPHER EDGERLEY
IPC: B05B12/00
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: A venturi device is disclosed which comprises a fluid conduit (154) with an internal bore terminating in an exit orifice (155) of reduced dimension, wherein the exit orifice (155) is of elongate cross-section. Venturi moulding apparatus is also disclosed which comprises a venturi moulding tool and a mould. The venturi moulding tool includes a shaft for forming an internal bore which terminates in a tip of reduced cross-sectional area relative to the shaft for forming an exit orifice (155). The tip has an elongate cross-sectional shape and the mould includes a recess adapted to receive an end portion of the tip of the venturi moulding tool. The disclosed invention is of particular use in the field of inhalation therapy.
Patent GB-2400208-A (GB)
Title: Use of nodes to monitor or manage peer to peer networks
Inventor: OLIVER HUW EDWARD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A method for controlling a computer entity [101, fig 1] to participate in a peer to peer network (Fig 1) of a plurality of computer entities comprises, for each computer entity, operating a peer to peer protocol for enabling the computer entity to utilise resources of at least one other computer entity of the network, and for enabling at least one other computer entity of the network to utilise resources of the computer entity. Each computer entity is arranged to automatically operate a process for managing at least one other computer entity in the network, whenever the computer entity takes part in the peer to peer network using the peer to peer protocol.
Patent GB-2399270-A (GB)
Title: Hysteroscopic insemination system
Inventor: MORRIS LEE H A
IPC: A61D19/02
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a hysteroscopic insemination system comprising a reservoir element, a catheter system (2) to which said reservoir element is responsive, a plurality of sperm cells contained within said reservoir element and a hysteroscopic compatible media contained within said reservoir element and to which said sperm cells are responsive. The hysteroscopic insemination system of the invention may be used to artificially inseminate such mammalian species as equids, bovides and swine.
Patent GB-2398068-A (GB)
Title: Greetings card assembly
Inventor: KOURDOULOS NICHOLAS
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a greetings card assembly adapted to hold a gift and particularly, but not exclusively, to a greetings card assembly adapted to hold a compact disc (CD) or DVD.
Patent GB-2403042-A (GB)
Title: Replacing field devices in a process control system
Inventor: EDDIE RON
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: A method of replacing field devices in a process control system comprises extracting a removable data storage device from a first field device, removing the first field device from the system, installing a second field device into the system and installing the removable data storage device into the second field device. The removable data storage device could be a smart card containing field device configuration information. Also disclosed is a method of configuring a field device using a programmed removable data storage device, a process control device with memory and a removable storage device, and a removable storage device with security control, a processor and memory.
Patent GB-2404033-A (GB)
Title: Stencil master
Inventor: SMITH DEREK
IPC: B41N1/24
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A heat-sensitive stencil master comprises a thermally-activatable colouring agent and a stencil formed by thermally imaging the stencil master to produce voids and corresponding colour in the thermally-activatable colouring agent. The stencil master may additionally comprise a heat sensitive impervious polymeric film and a porous film layer such as a solid resinous foam or tissue paper. The thermally-activatable colouring agent may undergo an irreversible colour change on heating and may be applied as a coating on the surface of the porous layer either opposite to or on the same side as the impervious polymeric film or may be incorporated within the porous layer. It may comprise a chromogenic material such as a leuco dye and a colour developer. The stencil may be used in an electrochemical etching process.
Patent GB-2416662-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for applying an additive to cigarette filter tow material
Inventor: FOWLES LAWRENCE
IPC: A24D3/02
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: Apparatus for applying an additive to cigarette filter tow material which is in, or exiting, a filter tow funnel (6), the apparatus comprising: ```a flavour inlet (12); ```a valve; and ```a hollow needle (13) positioned downstream of at least a portion of said filter tow funnel, the needle being in fluid communication controlled by said valve with said flavour inlet, whereby, in use, a flavouring is delivered by said needle into the path of said filter tow material.
Patent GB-2412622-A (GB)
Title: Portable welding frame for rails
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE
IPC: E01B29/46
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A portable welding frame 1 is attached to the underside of rails on site to enable accurate welding. The frame 1 preferably includes a pair of primary rail alignment clamps 3 located near each rail end and which can be clamped to the underside of each rail and horizontally and vertically adjusted to effect alignment of the rail ends. The frame also preferably includes secondary rail clamps 4 provided at opposite ends of the frame which secure each rail relative to the frame. The frame may also include screw jacks 2 near each corner and an integral spirit level so that the frame can be adjusted to be level on uneven ground. The welding frame can be used during the aluminothermic welding of rails.
Patent GB-2420460-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring of optical WDM signals
Inventor: PEGG STEVEN IAN
IPC: H04B10/077
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: The invention relates to monitoring of optical signals 60 at a node 12, 14, 16 in a WDM telecommunications system 10 using a photodiode 54, 56, 58. The photodiode 54, 56, 58 has a short response time to permit measurement of the optical power thereof. Such a photodiode 54, 56, 58 can be used to monitor many nodes within the system 10 and facilitates monitoring of optical signals in nodes which are far apart. The photodiode 54, 56, 58 also permits the Optical Signal to Noise Ratio (OSNR) of the optical signal 60 to be calculated by obtaining values for a maximum optical power P1 and a minimum optical power P0 for a particular optical signal 60.
Patent GB-2421420-A (GB)
Title: Garment with plaything
Inventor: MURRAY ELIZABETH ANNE
IPC: A41D11/00
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: In order to provide a garment which incorporates a plaything which can be operated within an element of surprise, the garment comprises a concealment space such as a pocket 2, in which a plaything such as glove puppet 8 can be stored. The concealment space comprises a concealment aperture 9. There is an operating aperture 10 through which a wearer may place their hand in order to operate the plaything. The plaything is configured to have a first position in which it is stored in an interior of the concealment space 2 and a second position in which it extends through the concealment space aperture 9.
Patent GB-2422115-A (GB)
Title: Line marker
Inventor: MARLER JACQUELINE
IPC: A63C19/06
Filed: 2005-01-15
Abstract: A line marker 4 comprises an upper surface 18 and a lower surface 20, preferably parts of a resilient base 16. The upper surface 18 is provided with a line marking part 22, preferably of artificial turf. Ground engaging projections 24 extend from the lower surface 20 and are arranged to selectively fix the line marker 4 to the ground 10. The projections 24 may be flexible, resilient or resiliently mounted. Preferably, the projections 24 are elongate, have non-pointed ends, and may be of plastics material. The arrangement of the projections 24 may be in an array and the projections 26 at the ends or edges of the base 16 may be longer or less resilient or ticker than ground engaging projections 24 away from the edge or ends of the base 16. The line marker 4 may be straight, circular or arc shaped or L-shaped. To fix the line marker 4 in position, pressure F is applied to the top surface 18 to force the projections 24 into the ground.
Patent GB-2423357-A (GB)
Title: A self-monitoring smoke detector
Inventor: PENNEY STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: A self-monitoring smoke detector comprising: A housing 11 defining an internal optical chamber 12; an optical transmitter 13 such an LED mounted within the housing so as to direct light into the optical chamber; and an optical receiver 14 such a photodiode mounted in the housing, and in communication relationship with optical chamber 12. A monitoring arrangement has been provided which comprises: a first light-scattering surface13a positioned in alignment with the transmitter 13; a second light-scattering surface 14a positioned in alignment with the receiver 14. In the absence of any scattering particles such as smoke (5, fig. 1) in the optical chamber 12, light from the transmitter 13 can reach the receiver 14 only after it has been scattered at the first light-scattering surface 13a and then after a scattering at the second light-scattering surface 14a. The housing may be cup-shaped to define a cup-shaped optical chamber 12 with a circular cross-section. Each of the light-scattering surfaces may made of specular surfaces which may be metallic surfaces formed by putting a metallised coating on a respective portion of internal wall of the housing 11.
Patent GB-2408231-A (GB)
Title: Non gelatin films with improved barrier properties
Inventor: NOWAK EDWARD ZBYGNIEW
IPC: C08J/
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: Non gelatin film materials, e.g. hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose comprise e.g. an additive or additives such as an organic acid, e.g. hydroxy carboxylic acid, which form a barrier composition. The resultant films are safe human consumption and find use as a wall material of an ingestible delivery capsule, e.g. containing a dose of a pharmaceutical preparation.
Patent GB-2419034-A (GB)
Title: Combined varistor and LC filter device
Inventor: AHN JIN MO
IPC: H01G4/40
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combined varistor and LC filter device in which both a varistor function of protecting circuits by absorbing surge voltage and an electromagnetic interference filter function of improving radiation characteristics are implemented in a single chip, thus having reduced mounting area. The combined device includes a body which acts as an insulator at voltages below a predetermined level, and the resistance of which decreases rapidly at voltages above a predetermined level. Inductance patterns 25 constituting an LC resonant circuit, capacitance patterns 27 and ground patterns 26 are implemented in the body in a multilayer structure. The combined device operates as an LC filter at a low voltage and operates as a varistor at a high voltage.
Patent GB-2436851-A (GB)
Title: Water recycling system
Inventor: MCCAIG JOHN
IPC: E03B7/04
Filed: 2006-04-08
Abstract: A water recycling system that works by re routing waste water using existing as well as extra plumbing, a filtration screen and holding tank(s). The system has a flow switch (5) fitted that will automatically cut in when water is required. When the water is needed it will pass through a water filter before being pumped to the toilet header tank or an external water storage tank. The toilet header tank will hold water for toilet flushing, while the water in the external tank can be used for washer vehicles or watering gardens. The system is made up of common plumbing items for example filters, pipes, filtration screens, tanks and pumps. The principle of the system is to recycle grey water from baths, showers, wash basins and gutters.
Patent GB-2440527-A (GB)
Title: Composting apparatus
Inventor: BUSHELL ALEXANDER KEITH
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 2006-08-03
Abstract: A composting apparatus comprises a storage vessel, a solar panel and a solar powered stirring device for stirring the storage vessel contents. The system provides solar powered stirring. When there is sunlight, it is particularly useful to stir the compost to promote an even distribution of heat within the compost. Thus, the use of solar generated power is particularly appropriate as there is an increased need to stir the compost when one part of the container is being heated by the sun.
Patent GB-2442244-A (GB)
Title: Determining the position and orientation of electromagnetic receivers
Inventor: RIDYARD DAVID
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A system for determining the position and/or orientation of electromagnetic receivers in a network of receiver instruments at a remote location (e.g. on the seabed), in which each instrument includes one or more electromagnetic sensors, includes transmitting means to send a characteristic signal (e.g. CHIRPS coded acoustic signal), detecting means (e.g. hydrophone) to detect transmitted signals from second and further instruments, means (e.g. altimeter) to measure the depth of the instrument, recording means to store data from the transmitting means and the detecting means and the depth measurement means and processing means for processing the data from the instruments.
Patent GB-2447631-A (GB)
Title: A mobile phone application for finding and booking, reserving or buying desired services, entertainment or facilities in a selected location or region.
Inventor: GEDDES KINGSLEY
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2006-09-30
Abstract: P2G (Places 2 Go) Mobile Phone Application facilitates rich content advertising through mobile handsets with the use of search optimisation capabilities on the applications present multiple categories. The use of listings and acquiring enables the fulfilment of m-payments for a wide scope of events.
Patent GB-2444541-A (GB)
Title: Selection from a menu on a mobile device
Inventor: RE S BASTIEN RACANI
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: There is described an apparatus for selecting from an electronic menu in which a first set of menu option groupings are displayed, with each menu option grouping in a respective different display sub-region. In response to a user input identifying a selective display sub-region, a second set of menu option groupings is displayed with each menu option grouping of the second set being displayed in a respective different display sub-region, the menu options in the second set of menu option groupings corresponding to the menu options in the menu option grouping of the first set in the selective display sub-region. In this way, the number of menu options is iteratively reduced. The initial menu options displayed for each group are based on statistical analysis of previously selected options thus reducing the time for a user to find a particular option using a binary search method.
Patent GB-2445975-A (GB)
Title: A flux switching parmanent magnet electrical machine
Inventor: DEODHAR RAJESH PRANAY
IPC: H02K1/17
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: A flux switching permanent magnet machine comprises a plurality of elementary cells. Each cell comprises an active element (10), (12) and a passive element (4) which are relatively moveable. The passive element comprises at least one salient pole (6) having a passive element tooth width wr at the tip thereof. The active element comprises a permanent magnet (8) polarised in either the direction of relative movement or the opposite direction, a core about the magnet (12) and an armature winding (10) about the core and magnet. The magnet is spaced from the winding at the surface of the active element facing the passive element by an active element tooth width ws. The passive element tooth width wr is in the range (1.2 to 1.8)ws.
Patent GB-2446212-A (GB)
Title: Ball locating system using wireless communication
Inventor: MURRELL ANDREW
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A ball locating system comprising a transmitter receiver circuit 22 on a locating device 20 adapted to communicate wirelessly with a signal generator. preferably and RFID chip, 11 in a ball 10, i.e. a golf ball. The signal generator produces a particular reply signal 13 in response to a locator signal 23. The locating device 20 includes a memory 31 to store the characteristics of different reply signals, such as ball i.d. and an alarm 27 which is triggered if a reply signal matching one stored in the memory is received. There may also be provided an input device such as barcode reader or keyboard for inputting those characteristics in the memory. The range of the locator signal may be adjusted by varying controls provided on the locating device, this may be done by an iterative process.
Patent GB-2433287-A (GB)
Title: Temporary roadway
Inventor: SEYMOUR JAMES FREDERICK
IPC: E01C23/00
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A mobile temporary roadway (10) for use in the maintenance and repair of a section of road (11) comprises an elevated platform (14), and a pair of ramp (15), one disposed at either end (16) of the platform (14). The ramp (15) enable vehicular traffic (21) to access and exit the platform (14). Supports (17) are provided to maintain the elevation of the platform (14) over the road section (11) to be maintained, such that the vertical separation (a) between the platform (14) and the road section (11) is sufficient to enable maintenance work to be carried out underneath the platform (14). By avoiding closure of the road section (11), or a lane thereof, during maintenance or repair, the temporary roadway (10) can be used to minimize or eliminate the disruption caused to the flow of vehicular traffic (21) during roadworks.
Patent GB-2433812-A (GB)
Title: Garment manufacturing process and method and garment features
Inventor: PAN BERNICE BAY NING
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: There is disclosed a system for fastening together different pieces of an article of clothing so as to enable a customer to select a specific clothing style and design by selection of different garment pieces. The fastening creates a garment seam equivalent to a sewn seam yet provides non-permanent closures for garment assemblage and thus allows a garment to be created specifically to the customer's wish. There is also disclosed a system for producing garments from a plurality of different garment pieces and a simplified design and production schedule.
Patent GB-2434234-A (GB)
Title: Scalar multiplication apparatus and method
Inventor: VASYLTSOV IHOR
IPC: H04L9/06
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A scalar multiplication apparatus and method for a Different Faults Analysis (DFA) countermeasure. The scalar multiplication apparatus and method may include a first encryptor 510, a second encryptor 520, a first logic (XOR, exclusive-OR) circuit 530 and a second logic (XOR, exclusive-OR) circuit 540. The first encryptor may generate a first encrypted output point Q' from an input point P and a secret key k. The second encryptor may generate a second encrypted output point Q'' from the first encrypted output point Q' and the secret key k by performing an inverse operation to that performed in the first encryptor. The first logic circuit performs a logic operation (XOR) on the input point P and the second encrypted output point Q''. The second logic circuit may perform a second logic operation (XOR) on the operation result of the first logic circuit and the secret key k.
Patent GB-2437835-A (GB)
Title: Drinking device for birds
Inventor: GIORDANO OSCAR
IPC: A01K7/06
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A drinking device for use in aviculture. The device comprises a container 1 having a flattened shape, provided at the top with an inlet opening 2 for drinking liquid and an attachment part for hanging it up. The bottom of the container has a plurality of outlet openings 3 with associated control valves 4 to allow birds to drink there from. The container is additionally provided at the bottom with one or more openings 5, 6 equipped with respective removable plugs 5', 6'. These openings allow additional fluids to be added to the device for cleaning purposes. A further closable opening 7 is also provided to allow medicaments to be added to the drinking water.
Patent GB-2436231-A (GB)
Title: Substrate cutting apparatus equipped with a scribing apparatus
Inventor: KIM JUNG SIK
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A substrate cutting apparatus is described comprising, a feeding robot (310) for feeding a mother substrate (300) which includes a conjoined first substrate and second substrate (300a, 300b), a substrate conveyer (320) for conveying the mother substrate (300) fed from the feeding robot (310), a scriber (330) for forming cracks having a predetermined depth in the first and second substrate (300a 300b) of the mother substrate (300) conveyed by the substrate conveyor (320) along separation lines on the first and second substrate (300a, 300b), a breaker (340) for receiving the mother substrate (300) from the scriber (330), and separating the mother substrate (300) into unit liquid crystal panels, and a panel inverter (350) for inverting the separated liquid crystal panels.
Patent GB-2436986-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing flow through a pump, the pump being part of a subsea flow booster
Inventor: OHMER HERVE
IPC: F04B39/02
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A system usable with a well beneath a seabed comprises a pump 290 to establish a flow through the well, the pump 290 being part of a subsea flow booster 254, a chemical injection line to extend to the subsea flow booster 254 to inject a chemical by means of an injection unit 296 into the flow upstream of the pump 290, and a circuit to control the injection of the chemical to enhance a flow through the pump 290. The controlling step may involve reducing the instability of a mixture flowing through the pump 290, reducing dynamic viscosity of a liquid phase of a well fluid, or inhibiting the formation of a product in the pump 290.