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Patent GB-2430686-A (GB)
Title: Bistable magnetic actuator
Inventor: DOWNTON GEOFF
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: A downhole actuator 10 is described which comprises a permanent magnet 40 movable under the influence of a magnetic field generated, in use, by an electrical circuit, the permanent magnet 40 occupying a selected one of a plurality of stable positions when the electrical circuit is not energised. The actuator may be used to actuate bias means in a downhole steering device (fig 4). Movement of the permanent magnet 40 may also be used to generate electricity.
Patent GB-2429365-A (GB)
Title: Generating and displaying spatially offset sub-frames to provide higher resolution image
Inventor: DAMERA-VENKATA NIRANJAN
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 2005-03-28
Abstract: A method of displaying an image (12) with a display device (26) includes receiving image data (16) for a low resolution image and generating first and second sub-frames (1412A, 1442A) such that each of the pixels in the sub-frames is centered relative to one of the pixels in the image data. The method includes alternating between displaying the first sub-frame in a first position and displaying the second sub-frame in a second position spatially offset from the first position. Appropriate values are determined for the subframes though e.g. an adaptative multi-pass algorithm so that the display sub-frames are close in appearance to a high resolution image which it is desired to display.
Patent GB-2429297-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of motion artifacts in NMR
Inventor: KRUSPE THOMAS
IPC: G01R33/54
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: NMR spin echo signals, acquired on a MWD logging tool, are susceptible to errors if the magnet on the logging tool is moving relative to the earth magnetic flux density has a gradient. The errors can be corrected by having the excitation pulse cover a smaller or a larger volume than the refocusing pulses. Correction may also be made by selective saturation, or by echo averaging.
Patent GB-2432657-A (GB)
Title: Stoves
Inventor: HUNT GARETH
IPC: F24C13/00
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: A stove 100 comprises, in combination, a cooker 4 and a boiler 3 for heating water. The stove comprises a boiler burner 1 for the boiler and a cooker burner 2 for the cooker, in which the boiler burner and the cooker burner are independently controllable and are both arranged such that they burn fuel to produce combustion gases. The boiler further comprises a heat exchanger (11, fig.4) arranged such that the combustion gases from both burners can flow through the heat exchanger in order to extract heat from the combustion gases to heat water. A heat exchanger (8, fig.4) comprises first and second heat exchanger units (10 and 11, fig.4), arranged such that the combustion gases from the boiler burner pass through the first and second units sequentially, where the second heat exchanger unit is a condensing heat exchanger. The stove comprises an exhaust fan (30, fig.9) arranged to suck the combustion gases out of the stove and a control unit 32 which is arranged to control the speed of the exhaust fan in order to control the level of combustion in at least one of the burners. The stove also comprises a common flue (28, fig.2) for removal from the stove of the combustion gases from both the boiler and cooker burners. The flue pipe has a diameter of less than 75mm, typically 54mm, and may be made from stainless steel tube. Furthermore, the stove comprises a hotplate 7, ovens 5 and 6, and a cooker burner arranged to burn fuel to produce combustion gases, in which the combustion gas flow path diverges at the hotplate such that only a part of the combustion cases directly pass the hotplate, the remainder passing directly to the ovens. Preferably, the burners burn a liquid fuel, such as oil.
Patent GB-2444778-A (GB)
Title: Fluid containment and transfer vessel
Inventor: WHETSTONE STANLEY
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: The fluid containment and transfer vessel 1 includes a chamber defining a fluid inlet 3 for receiving fluid from a primary heater and a separate fluid outlet 4 for delivery of fluid to be circulated via a central heating system. The chamber is adapted to contain fluid 12 in use to such a level 13 as to define a header region 11 surmounting the fluid therein. The inlet is provided into the header region, the outlet is provided at a base portion of the chamber, and a conduit 8 is provided within the chamber. The conduit is open at either end and has a first end 7 in the vicinity of and generally above the outlet and a second end 9 venting out of the vessel at a higher point thereto in use.
Patent GB-2445539-A (GB)
Title: Bigel composition
Inventor: MORLEY TIMOTHY
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2006-12-29
Abstract: A method for producing a bigel, the method comprising: <UL ST="-"> <LI>providing an oleogel comprising at least one oily agent gelled with at least one cellulose polymer; <LI>providing an aqueous gel comprising at least one component whose viscosity is pH dependent, such as a carbomer; <LI>mixing the oleogel and the aqueous gel together to form a bigel; and subsequently adjusting the viscosity of the bigel under high flow and low shear stirring to obtain a bigel of a desired viscosity. </UL> The bigel may be used to deliver a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition. Also disclosed is a composition comprising: ```at least one of steroid hormones, glucosteroids, antimicrobial agents (0.1-5 wt %); a carbomer (0.4-2 wt %); ```caorylic/capric triglycerides (10-30 wt %); ```propylene glycol laurate, ethylcellulose, propylene glycol isostearate (1-10 wt %); ```water
Patent GB-2430781-A (GB)
Title: Security for computer software
Inventor: BIRD GEOFFREY DAVID
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: Persistent protection for application-specific or dependent software such as a workbook for use with independent software (such as Excel TM) includes encryption of at least some instructions or other key information before distribution hence providing intellectual property security and (optionally) location security. The cooperative decoder module provides means for secure and controlled decryption of the secured content, if the cooperative security module has confirmed an authorised environment. The invention provides persistent security such that the secured content remains encrypted and is barred from access such as by a hacker, so cannot feasibly be amended or published.
Patent GB-2449119-A (GB)
Title: AC-AC converter
Inventor: JONES RODNEY
IPC: H02M5/27
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a power converter that can be used to interface a motor 4 that requires variable voltage at variable frequency to a supply network (bus) providing a nominally fixed voltage and nominally fixed frequency. The power converter includes a first active rectifier/inverter 10 electrically connected to the stator of the motor 4 and a second active rectifier/inverter 14. Both the first and second active rectifier/inverters include a plurality of semiconductor power switching devices. A dc link 12 is connected between the first active rectifier/inverter and the second active rectifier/inverter. A filter 16 is connected between the second active rectifier/inverter and the supply network and includes network terminals. The power converter includes a first controller 18 for the first active rectifier/inverter and a second controller 20 for the second active rectifier/inverter. The first controller 18 uses a dc link voltage demand signal VDC_MOT* indicative of a desired dc link voltage to control the semiconductor power switching devices of the first active rectifier/inverter 10 to achieve the desired level of dc link voltage that corresponds to the dc link voltage demand signal. The second controller 20 uses a power demand signal P* indicative of the level of power to be transferred to the dc link 12 from the supply network (bus) through the second active rectifier/inverter 14, and a voltage demand signal VBUS* indicative of the voltage to be achieved at the network terminals of the filter 16 to control the semiconductor power switching devices of the second active rectifier/inverter 14 to achieve the desired levels of power and voltage that correspond to the power and voltage demand signals. The power converter can be employed in a marine propulsion system where the rotor of the motor 4 is used to drive a propeller assembly 2.
Patent GB-2440482-A (GB)
Title: High-molecular compounds and high-molecular luminescent devices made by using the same
Inventor: OGUMA JUN
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: High-molecular compounds characterized by having at least one residue of a compound represented by the general formula (1): (1) wherein A, B and C are each independently an optionally substituted aromatic or nonaromatic ring; Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, and Z5 are each independently C-(Q)z or a nitrogen atom; Q is a substituent or hydrogen; z is 0 or 1; A and B may own a ring-constituent atom jointly in addition to Z5; and one or two of A, B and C are nonaromatic rings.
Patent GB-2442894-A (GB)
Title: Sewing machine quick release jig
Inventor: RAMSDEN JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: D05B39/00
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a quick release jig mechanism for locating stitching templates of various sizes and shapes, and securing the templates accurately to a sewing machine bed, in preparation for final assembly stitching of various items and belts to automobile air bags. The mechanism preferably comprises a base member 7 attached to each template by screws through holes 8, and an engagement member 13 secured to the sewing machine bed by screws through holes 14. Preferably, latch 9 is secured by a screw 10 to the upper face of the base 7, and dowel 17 captive within a rectangular section key 16, holds member 7 in position on member 13, and dowels 20 provide for accurate relative location of the members. Key 16 is preferably spring loaded and member 7 (including the template) can be released from member 13 by depressing the end of key 16 to disengage dowel 17 from latch 9. Another member 7 with a different template can then be accurately located on the sewing machine, giving quick production changeover.
Patent GB-2458504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to methods of borehole logging
Inventor: SAMWORTH JAMES ROGER
IPC: G01V1/48
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A method of logging an invaded geological formation comprises the steps of operating plural receivers on a tool in a borehole in order to receive signals generated by one or more transmitters and thereby create data logs of overlapping lengths in the borehole, the respective said receivers logging distinct depths of penetration of the formation measured with respect to the bore, recording the resultant log values in a two-dimensional plot one of whose axes represents the respective depth of penetration of the formation to which each log corresponds, and establishing whether the resulting plot appears to approach an asymptote and if so determining the value of the asymptote.
Patent GB-2445712-A (GB)
Title: Anti-tamper device
Inventor: CAUDELL MARTIN JOHN
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: An anti-tamper device (1) is provided for use with a nut when engaged upon a threaded shank. The device (1) has a cover (3) for location around the nut so as to prevent engagement between a tool and the nut. The device (1) has a locking member (7) adapted to prevent the removal of the cover (3) from its location around the nut. The device (1) is also provided with an anti-rotation member (5) for preventing rotation of the device (1) with respect to the shank and includes a number of protrusions on an internal surface of the cover (3), the protrusions being arranged to engage, in use, the thread of the shank so as to prevent removal of the device (1) from the shank.
Patent GB-2452147-A (GB)
Title: Communications of downhole tools from different service providers
Inventor: RODNEY PAUL F
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2008-08-15
Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed as comprising a tubular for downhole operations. The tubular comprises a bottomhole assembly. The bottomhole assembly comprises a first downhole tool 206 having a first sensor 234 that is to generate a first data, wherein a first entity is at least one of a controller or an owner of the first downhole tool. The bottomhole assembly comprises a second downhole tool 208 having a second sensor 236 that is to generate a second data, wherein a second entity is at least one of a controller or an owner of the second downhole tool. The first data and the second data are to be coded in a common format. The bottomhole assembly also comprises a processor to execute instructions to receive and process the first data and the second data. The apparatus may use a communications bus to transmit the data.
Patent GB-2453053-A (GB)
Title: Online recipe synchronisation in a real time batch environment.
Inventor: PETTUS NATHAN W
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: Executing a batch process in a rnanufacturin<WC 1>g environment 10 according to a product recipe, where the recipe specifies a number of actions and parameters and where the process has at least one batch being processed in accordance with a first recipe, receiving a second recipe, suspending the processing of the batch in accordance with the first recipe and resuming the processing in accordance with the second recipe. Two batches may be processed simultaneously, one in accordance with the first recipe, one changed to be in accordance with the second recipe.
Patent GB-2465597-A (GB)
Title: Magnetron sputter ion plating
Inventor: CARRASCO MIGUEL
IPC: C23C14/35
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: The use of a magnetron sputter ion plating process (MSIP) in the preparation of organic electronic devices or components thereof. MSIP is used to deposit a conductive material onto an organic substrate. Organic electronic devices, or components thereof, obtainable by such a process are also claimed.
Patent GB-2461987-A (GB)
Title: Associating a unique identifier and a hierarchy code with a transmission record
Inventor: BARVE AJAY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-07-15
Abstract: A method, system and computer program for creating a record and associating a unique identifier (UID) and a group identifier (group ID) with the record where the record is created in response to identifying that a transmission, such as an e-mail, violates an institution's policy. The record is passed to a reporting module which generates a report based on the unique identifier and/or the group identifier. The group identifier is a non-unique code assigned to the sender based upon the sender's position within the institution. The group identifier therefore forms a hierarchy code. Additionally, the record may be passed to a remediation agent for handling. The remediation agent may also update the record based on actions taken by the remediation agent or updates identified by the remediation agent.
Patent GB-2472433-A (GB)
Title: Pawl assembly operable to engage a ratchet
Inventor: RUFF STEPHEN ANTHONY GEORGE
IPC: B60R22/36
Filed: 2009-08-06
Abstract: A pawl assembly 1 comprising a pawl 2 held in a floating engagement with a support structure 4 and being operable to engage a ratchet 3, the support structure 4 having an abutment portion, wherein in a first phase, on initial contact with the ratchet 3, the pawl 2 remains in the floating engagement and is operable to move into a second phase, in which the pawl 2 is operable to contact the abutment portion, to rotate the pawl 2 towards full engagement with the ratchet 3. The abutment portion may be provided by a profiled surface associated with the support structure. The pawl 2 preferably comprises a tip 10 to engage with the teeth 7 of the ratchet 3 and a base 11, to engage with the abutment portion. Also claimed is a reel assembly comprising a housing and a pawl assembly as described. Such an assembly could be used as part of a seat belt assembly.
Patent GB-2465659-A (GB)
Title: Socket assembly with additional connector
Inventor: LIAO SHENG-HSIN
IPC: H01R13/72
Filed: 2009-10-27
Abstract: A socket assembly includes a socket body 1, a connecting wire 3, and an electrical connector 4. The socket body has at least one socket unit 12 and connector receiving groove 115. One end of the connecting wire extends to the inside of the socket body and the other end of the connecting wire connects the electrical connector. The connecting wire can be routed around the fringe of the socket body, for example in a wire slot 114, and the electrical connector can be stored in the connector receiving groove, so that the connecting wire and the electrical connector can be stored inside the socket body when they are not used. A carrying board 2 may be included, for example to hold electronic equipment such as a mobile phone (6, Fig 3) while it is being charged via the connector 4. A hinged front panel (13, Fig 11) may also be included.
Patent GB-1466678-A (GB)
Title: Automatic equalizing arrangement for a data transmission channel
IPC: H03H15/00
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1466678 Transversal equalizers TELECOMMUNICATIONS RADIOELECTRIQUES ET TELEPHONIQUES 6 March 1974 [9 March 1973 25 June 1973] 10065/74 Heading H4R An automatic equalizer for a data transmission channel has a first transversal filter 6 whose coefficients are adjusted in a first control loop 9 by an error signal derived 10 from the input and output of a data-restoring decision circuit 5 and means for varying the effective phase of the sampling instants, either by direct action on the sampler or by mathematical equivalence in the algorithm employed, to improve convergence. As shown, data received over channel 2 is sampled 3 at a rate determined from clock 4 and converted to digital format 7 for routing through transversal filter 6 whose taps are correlated 12-14 with the error signal derived 10 across a circuit 5 which assigns the nearest absolute level to a corrected sample. Multipliers 14 receive function # according to the "steepest descent" algorithm and store the tap coefficients in memories m. The error signal is also routed 17 to a correlator 19 whose input is derived from a second transversal filter 6<SP>1</SP> subject to the same coefficients as filter 6 and dealing with the sampled 3<SP>1</SP> derivative 23 of the received data. The output of the correlator 19 controls 15, 16 the phase of the sampling pulses driving sampler 3, 3<SP>1</SP> to augment convergence in filter 6. In a modification (Fig. 4) a single transversal filter acts alternately on the amplitude or phase parameters in each sampling period. An artificial phase variation may be derived (Figs. 5, 6) of interpolation between the data in two paths sampled at the same fixed rate, one path being delayed or differentiated in analogue or digital fashion, the signals in that path being adjusted by a weighting factor #o itself derived from a second transversal filter receiving the unweighted signals of that path and controlled by the error signal of the first filter, and the two paths recombined in the first filter. In a modification (Fig. 7) the signals from the two paths are fed through respective filters at a fixed rate and recombined, after weighting by #o, in an adder preceding the decision circuit. One filter may handle the amplitude and phase coefficients by sampling the input at a rate twice that of an output sampling rate (Fig. 9). Multiple transversal filters (Fig. 13) may operate on different, delayed paths to improve interpolation. The above non-recursive types may be combined with a recursive type filter acting on the decision circuit output and feeding the result back to the decision circuit input together with that circuit's normal input. The recursive element will equalize echo signals and is switched into use after the amplitude error has been minimized so as to obviate transmission of a learning sequence.
Patent GB-552561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in emulsions suitable for ice cream or the like
IPC: A23G9/36
Filed: 1941-08-08
Abstract: 552,561. Emulsions. WALKER'S DAIRIES, Ltd., and HUMPHRISS, E. L. E. Aug. 8, 1941,. No. 10067. [Class 1 (i)] [Also in Group VI] An emulsifying agent is used in the aqueous phase of an ice cream preparation, particularly one employing substitutes for butter and milk, in addition to the usual agent for the fatty phase. 'The same agent may be employed, in which case it is added separately. For the fatty phase the agent may be that known under the Registered Trade Mark " Abracol," while lecithin may be used for the aqueous phase, or in certain cases for both phases. Sodium alginate is prefered as a stabilizer, or gelatine, corn starch or Irish moss may be used. One example of an ice cream preparation comprises wheat flour dispersed in water, sugar, glucose, vegetable oil or fat (cocoanut or palm kernel oil), "Abracol sodium alginate and if desired dried egg yolk. Rye or potato flour may be used in place of or in addition to wheat flour. Malt extract and lecithin dispersed in water are added and the mixture maintained for a time at 145‹F. Saccharine is then added and the mixture is cooled and frozen. Sodium chloride, phosphate or lactate, and vitamins A and D may be added.
Patent GB-1353181-A (GB)
Title: Remote control system
IPC: G08C23/02
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1353181 Remote control of receivers RCA CORPORATION 20 April 1971 [23 April 1970] 10069/71 Addition to 1307563 Heading H3Q [Also in Division G4] In a control system responsive to remotely transmitted acoustic signals as defined in claim 1 of the parent Specification 1,307,563 the control circuits 26 are coupled to the receiving means 36 through a transformer 22, the primary of which 20 is coupled to the receiving means and the secondary of which is coupled to the control circuits 26, and the switching circuit comprises a transistor 64 the base of which is coupled to the detector circuit 68 and the collector emitter of which is connected through a diode 70 without interposition of any other components across the primary of the transformer. In the absence of input signals the transistor 36 is biased to be saturated. Negative half cycles of remotely generated control signals applied to 16 cut off transistor 36 and cause the inductance 20 and capacitance of a voltage dependent resistor 28 to ring. The output signal at 24 operates control circuits 26 of a TV receiver. Spurious signals cause amplitude modulation of the control signals obtained from transistor 36. The time constant of register 30 and capacitor 34 develops a signal in the range 20 Hz to 10 kHz and such signal voltage variations when present are detected by 68, 72, 60 and 62 and are used to turn on transistor 64 so as to prevent operation of the control circuits 26 by spurious signals. Positive going variations at 42 when transistor 36 is cut off cause capacitors 60 and 62 to charge and any negative amplitude variations cause the capacitor 62 to discharge via diode 72 and the charge to remain on capacitor 60 so that the charge built up across capacitor 60 biases transistor 64 conductive. The remotely generated control signals at 16 may be obtained from the output of an integrated circuit amplifier (14, Fig. 1, not shown). The control may be obtained by a hand held transmitter (10) including a transistor oscillator actuated by pressing a button to produce one of eight ultrasonic control frequencies transmitted by sonic transducer and received by microphone (12) connected to the input of the amplifier (14).