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Patent GB-2441337-A (GB)
Title: A shift by wire electric selector control system for a motor vehicle transmission
Inventor: STARES PETER
IPC: F16H61/16
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: A shift by wire electric selector control system 12 for an automatic transmission having five operating modes, Park mode, Drive mode, Neutral mode, Sport mode and Reverse mode has a multi-stable rotary selector 17 which is operable by the driver of the vehicle to select a respective one of the operating modes of the transmission. The vehicle includes a keyless entry system K which has an electronic ignition control module 14 for selectably turning the ignition of the engine on or off in response to activity of an On/Off switch 13. An electronic transmission selector (ETS) 20 senses the selected mode position of the selector 17 and sends a command to the transmission. The multi-stable rotary selector 17 further includes selector drive means 22 which are controlled by the ETS 20 to automatically move the multi-stable selector 17 to Park mode when a shutting-off of an engine by the On/Off switch is detected. The automatic motion of the selector 17 is prevented over a predetermined period when the selector 17 is in Neutral mode before a shutting-off of the engine by the On/Off switch 13.
Patent GB-2427482-A (GB)
Title: Submersible electromagnetic field generator with surge protection circuit
Inventor: MILNE JAMES
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A submersible electromagnetic (EM) field generator for seafloor electromagnetic surveying comprises an AC to DC converter operable to generate a DC output from an AC input and a switching module (19') operable to gene rate a waveform driving signal by selectively switching the DC output by means of a plurality of switches (80-83). Surge protection circuitry is provided to protect the switches against induced back EMF generated when the switches are operated. The EM field generator also comprises an antenna operable to generate an EM field in response to the driving signal. The surge protection circuitry comprises diodes (68-71) connected in parallel with the switches which may be semiconductor switches such as MOSFETS or IGBTs.
Patent GB-2433006-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting ACARS messages over an IP network
Inventor: SANDELL GORDON R A
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for preparing to transmit data over a network. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request to send (RTS) message in a first communication protocol, the request to send message having a destination address; causing an initial write request to he transmitted to the destination address using a second communication protocol; and causing a subsequent write request to be transmitted to the destination address using the second communication protocol in response to an indication that an error message was received. The subsequent write request may be transmitted after a predetermined time, the time being based upon the error message received, the number of subsequent write requests transmitted or the number of error messages received. Alternatively, reception of the error signal may be delayed based upon the aforementioned conditions. The first communication protocol may be ARINC 619 and the second may be Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP). May be used to transmit Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) text messages over Ethernet or Avionics Full Duplex (AFDX) data buses.
Patent GB-2444780-A (GB)
Title: Kerb protection unit
Inventor: SARTI DAVID NEIL
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: The kerb protection unit 14, primarily for use during while a construction project is underway, is adapted to be fitted over at least an upper pail of a kerb unit 12 duiing the installation of the kerb unit and is adapted to be removable prior to the completion of the associated road. The unit is preferably adapted to be reusable and formed from a resilient polymeric material. The unit preferably includes first and second side portions 16,17 which, in use, extend from an upper portion 15 and down opposite sides of the kerb unit. The outer surface of the lower part 18 of each side portion is preferably tapered to facilitate removal from surrounding bedding material 13 and the outer, in use, surface may be profiled to form a ramp. The unit is preferably held in place by friction and may have an internal profile, e.g. with internal tins, to aid grip. Also claimed is a method for installing a kerb.
Patent GB-2445778-A (GB)
Title: Receiving the lock status of a device from a server database
Inventor: JENNINGS JOHN
IPC: H04W8/22
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A mobile communication device (19 fig.1) comprises a memory (24 fig.1) for storing a unique identifier of the device and a processor (23 fig.1) for determining the lock status of the device, If the processor determines that the device is unlocked 33, the device transmits to a server an authorisation request to operate in the unlocked mode 35 including the unique identifier of the device. The server compares the unique identifier to unique identifiers of devices stored in a database 37, each identifier associated with a lock status. The device receives from the server the lock status of the device 40 and controls the operation of the device in dependence upon the determined lock status 45. Hence, unauthorized unlocking of a mobile communication device is prevented thereby prohibiting use of the mobile communication device with a new SIM or unauthorized network.
Patent GB-2438527-A (GB)
Title: Laser processing apparatus,laser processing head and laser processing method
Inventor: ASO KOSEI
IPC: B23K26/16
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: A laser processing method for pattern processing a transparent film on an object employing first and second overlapping laser irradiation areas and gas supply and atmosphere removal.
Patent GB-2450686-A (GB)
Title: An electrical continuity device
Inventor: SMITH IAN
IPC: F16L25/01
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: An electrical continuity device for electrically connecting two pipes comprises a reaction member (11) having protruding therefrom each on the same side of the reaction member at mutually spaced locations a pair of reaction limbs (12, 13) and a continuity member 14. The limbs, which may be a tongue (12) and a hook 13, are engageable with opposite sides of a lip 18 of one pipe, and are held in place by the gasket 21 of the pipe. The continuity member protrudes from a joint with the reaction member, the continuity device in the vicinity of the joint and/or in the continuity member being deformable so that the continuity member may be forced into engagement with a further component, such as a second pipe 19, after engagement of the reaction limbs with a lip.
Patent GB-2451497-A (GB)
Title: Contact for solar cell
Inventor: SAUAR ERIK
IPC: H01L31/0224
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing a contact on the back surface of a solar cell and a solar cell comprising a contact according to the method. The method comprises the following steps: adding a passivation layer 2 over the back surface of a silicon layer 1; adding a plating seed layer 4 over the passivation layer 2; opening a first area A of the plating seed layer 4; opening a second area B of the plating seed layer 4; opening the second area B of the passivation layer 2; applying a contact plating 3 to the opening of the second area B of the passivation layer 2 and the plating seed layer 4 and to the plating seed layer 4 surrounding the second area B. There is a small area C between area A and area B where the plating seed layer 4 is not removed.
Patent GB-2448200-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for venting an annular space between a liner and a pipeline of a subsea riser
Inventor: HALL SCOTT
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: An apparatus for venting an annular space between a liner and a pipeline (2) of a subsea riser for conveying hydrocarbons, said apparatus comprising permeate recovery means for recovering permeate passing through the liner into said annular space. Preferably said permeate recovery means comprises a first vent port (10) provided in a wall of the pipeline (2) at or adjacent a lower region of the pipeline (2) and communicating with a permeate recovery line (11) defining a flow path between said annular space and a permeate collection vessel (12). Preferably a one-way valve is associated with said permeate recovery line (11) for preventing flow from said permeate recovery line (11) into said annular space.
Patent GB-2457221-A (GB)
Title: Smart Card Web Server (SCWS) administration within a plurality of security domains
Inventor: BONE NICHOLAS
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2007-10-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for remotely managing content on a web server, the web server being hosted in a storage device within an architecture consisting of a plurality of security domains and the web server being managed though a plurality of administrative agents, each agent using one or more corresponding administrative protocols, the method including securing the administrative protocol processed by each administrative agent by a cryptographic keyset containing at least one key and preventing any given administrative agent from using the keys of any other agent. The web server may be a Smart Card Web Server (SCWS). The security domains may be implemented in accordance with Global Platform specifications and the administrative protocol may be an OMA (Open Mobile Alliance) Full Administrative Protocol or Lightweight Administrative Protocol. The managed content may include executable applications accessible at one or more URLs, and at least one of the executable applications may be an NFC (Near Field Communications) application.
Patent GB-2447830-A (GB)
Title: Method for processing acoustic reflections in array data to image near-borehole geological structure
Inventor: TANG XIAO MING
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for enhancing the moveout between a direct wave and a reflected wave. The method involves transmitting imaging signals into a body to be imaged and receiving the resulting signals propagated from the signal source. The step of receiving the propagated signals includes selectively adjusting the distance between the signal source and the signal receivers between successive signals. The method further comprises separating the reflected signals from the total received signals and enhanced stacking of the measured reflected signals.
Patent GB-2462688-A (GB)
Title: Opto-electrical devices and methods of manufacturing the same
Inventor: GODDARD SIMON
IPC: C08L25/18
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: A composition for ink jet printing an opto-electrical device, which composition comprises a charge transporting organic material which comprises poly(ethylene dioxythiophene) (PEDOT) doped with a polyanion, wherein the polyanion has a molecular weight of less than 70kDa measured relative to polystyrene molecular weight standards using gel-permeation chromatography.
Patent GB-2451612-A (GB)
Title: A method of fabrication of automobile parts
Inventor: SELLORS JOHN EDWARD
IPC: B21D22/02
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of fabricating a structural panel of an automobile by shaping a metal sheet using a die tool wherein: the structural panel is formed with one or more lines of curvature (100, 101, 102) running therealong; the panel is provided with a plurality of form-holding features (21, 25) in each of which plastic strain applied to the metal sheet during shaping is greater than in adjoining areas of the panel; and the form-holding features (21, 25) are provided at spaced apart intervals along at least one of the lines of curvature (100, 102) and extend transversely across the line of curvature (100, 102).
Patent GB-2451792-A (GB)
Title: A method for continuously batch mixing a cement slurry
Inventor: PESSIN JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: B01F5/10
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: A method for continuously batch mixing a homogenized cement slurry is provided that includes providing first and second mix tubs which each perform a process which include: receiving a measured quantity of solid and liquid constituents of a cement mixture; mixing the solid and liquid constituents of the cement mixture into a homogenized cement slurry; and delivering the homogenized cement slurry into a well. In this method, the first and second mix tubs alternate these delivering processes in a synchronized manner such that one of the first and the second mix tubs continually delivering its corresponding homogenized cement slurry to a well pumping system.
Patent GB-2455210-A (GB)
Title: A pumping chamber
Inventor: POCOCK ROGER PAUL
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A pumping chamber 202 includes a pump 212 and an integrated separator 204. The separator may be formed within the pumping chamber by means of at least one baffle 210. Preferably the pumping chamber also includes an integrated sealed valve chamber 304 including at least one valve 222, 322 configured to control discharge of fluid out of the pumping chamber. Preferably the pumping chamber is formed from material such as glass reinforced plastic. Preferably there is an access aperture 306 for the at least one valve within the integrated sealed chamber. Advantageously the pumping chamber results in reduced excavation time, requires fewer installation materials and takes up less underground space.
Patent GB-2456892-A (GB)
Title: Pick up hitch with telescopic bar unlatching arrangement
Inventor: MCCORMICK PATRICK
IPC: A01B59/043
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: A pick up hitch comprising a frame (2 see fig 2) and a towing arm (3 see fig 1) for coupling with a towing implement of another vehicle. The towing arm (3) is pivotally connected to the frame (2) to pivot between a lowered position and a raised position. The towing arm (3) further comprises a telescopic member 22 movable between extended and retracted positions and a latching mechanism wherein the latching mechanism locks the telescopic bar in a retracted position. The latching mechanism comprising a latching member, in particular a plate 8, movably fastened to the frame (2). The latching member is normally biased into a latching position but is movable into a release position by application of an external force to overcome the bias force and returnable into the latching position upon withdrawal of the external force. The pick up hitch further comprises a receiving member (10 see fig 5) which receives and locks the latching member when the latching member is normally biased into the latching position. The arrangement provides automatic latching of the telescopic member 22.
Patent GB-2467295-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine blades having flow indicators which emit light at a predetermined wavelength
Inventor: WESTERGAARD CARSTEN HEIN
IPC: F01D5/02
Filed: 2009-01-21
Abstract: A system to monitor airflow over a wind turbine blade 10, comprising, flow indicators 20, emitting light at a predetermined wavelength mounted on the blade 10, and an imaging device 22, with a band pass filter which passes only light at the frequency emitted by the flow indicators 20. The flow indicators may be optically dirty. The system may include an optical fibre network 28 to transmit light from a light source 26 to the flow indicators 20 which may be optical fibres 24. The light source 26 may be a laser light source or may be light emitting diodes (34, Fig 3). The flow indicators may be tufts. The light emitted by the light source may be polarized. The system is particularly suited to a commercial wind turbine since the flow indicators are visible at any time of the day or night in any weather conditions.
Patent GB-2455237-A (GB)
Title: System and method for performing oilfield simulation operations
Inventor: MONCORGE ARTHUR
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2007-09-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of performing an oilfield operation of an oilfield having at least one wellsite, each wellsite having a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation for extracting fluid from an underground reservoir therein. The method includes determining a time-step for simulating the reservoir using a reservoir model, the reservoir being represented as a plurality of gridded cells and being modeled as a multi-phase system using a plurality of partial differential equations, calculating a plurality of Courant-Friedrichs-Lewy (CFL) conditions of the reservoir model corresponding to the time-step, the plurality of CFL conditions being calculated for each of the plurality of gridded cells and comprising a temperature CFL condition, a composition CFL condition, and a saturation CFL condition calculated concurrently, simulating a first cell of the plurality of gridded cells using the reservoir model with an Implicit Pressure, Explicit Saturations (IMPES) system to obtain a first simulation result, the first cell having no CFL condition of the plurality of CFL conditions with a value greater than one, and simulating a second cell of the plurality of gridded cells using the reservoir model with a Fully Implicit Method (FIM) system to obtain a second simulation result, the second cell having at least one CFL condition of the plurality of CFL conditions with a value greater than one, and performing the oilfield operation based on the first and second simulation results.
Patent GB-2466682-A (GB)
Title: Gyroscope arrangement intended to produce thrust
Inventor: WHEELDON CYRIL PARSONAGE
IPC: F03G3/08
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: A revolving frame caries two or more gyroscopes, and it is claimed that a combination of gyroscope forces GF and centrifugal force CF will produce a resultant force that may be used to power intercontinental or interplanetary travel.
Patent GB-2459776-A (GB)
Title: Gelling drilling waste
Inventor: EWEN BRUCE RAE
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2009-05-06
Abstract: The invention concerns the treatment of drilling spoils so as to facilitate the storage and conveyance of the drilling waste to distant locations for disposal in accordance with industry regulations. The disclosure provides a method of treating oilfield drilling waste to facilitate the handling and transport thereof, the method comprising providing drilling waste by drilling an oil well bore using a drilling fluid, adding a gelling agent to the drilling waste and inducing the waste to gel as a semi-solid, thereby immobilising any solid cuttings as a suspension in the gel, the gelled waste being capable of reverting to a free flowing state when subjected to sufficient shearing. The gelling agent may be pseudo plastic liquid, typically comprising oil and an organoclay. The gelling agent composition is activated by shearing and heating of the composition above a threshold temperature.
Patent GB-2456973-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications patching system that facilitates detection and identification of patch cords
Inventor: GERMAN MICHAEL GREGORY
IPC: H04Q1/14
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A telecommunications patching system includes a patch panel comprising a plurality of connector ports and a plurality of patch cords configured to selectively interconnect pairs of the connector ports. Each patch cord has opposite ends and a respective connector secured to each end that is configured to be removably secured within a connector port. The connectors of a respective patch cord contain the same unique identifier. A first sensor is located at each connector port and detects when a patch cord connector is inserted within, and removed from, a respective connector port. A second sensor is located at each connector port and reads the identifier of a patch cord connector inserted within a respective connector port. The first and second sensors are in communication with a controller that monitors and logs patch cord interconnections with the connector ports.
Patent GB-2457003-A (GB)
Title: A kitchen ventilation system
Inventor: SHAW MICHAEL LEON
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: A kitchen ventilation system comprises an extraction hood (8) comprising at least one openable and closable air filter (9). A controllable air extraction means (12) is linked to the extraction hood (8) for drawing air through the filter (9). A sensing means (21) is provided that is adapted to determine whether one or more cooking appliances (2, 3, 4, 5,) in the kitchen are in operation and that is linked to a control means (23). The control means (23) is adapted to control the air extraction means (12) and the opening and closing of each of the air filters (9) such that the operation of one or more cooking appliance (2, 3, 4, 5,) causes at least one air filter (9) to be opened and the air extraction means (12) to be operated to extract air through the air filter (9) at a rate appropriate for the number and/or nature of the cooking appliance or appliances in operation. Preferably, a plurality of openable and closable air filters (9) is provided in the hood (8) and the control means (23) is adapted to open as many air filters (9) as required to extract air through each air filter (9) at a predetermined rate optimal for operation of each filter (9).
Patent GB-2472399-A (GB)
Title: Insect repellent
Inventor: THOMAS MATTHEW TREFOR
IPC: A01N65/00
Filed: 2009-08-04
Abstract: An insect repellent particularly used to repel wasps comprises combusted coffee, wax oils and spirits. The repellent may be shaped as a tablet, plug or pellet.
Patent GB-2472628-A (GB)
Title: A tool box with reinforcing means
Inventor: CHO YAO-LIN
IPC: A45C13/36
Filed: 2009-08-13
Abstract: A tool box 1 comprises at least one connecting section, and at least one protection member 2 engaged with the at least one connecting section. The at least one protection member is moulded by extruded aluminium, such that it is tailored to suit different standards of tool boxes to provide for protecting, decorating, and reinforcing the tool box. The at least one connecting section may comprise a plurality of first connecting sections 12a disposed on edges of the tool box, each of the first connecting sections having a groove 120 engaged by a rib 201 of the protection member. A plurality of second connecting sections 12b may be disposed on the corners of the tool box for engaging corner protectors 21. A third connecting section 12c may be disposed on an outer surface of the tool box for engaging a panel plate 22.
Patent GB-2465275-A (GB)
Title: Air filter
Inventor: TINDALE PATRICK
IPC: F24F8/108
Filed: 2009-11-12
Abstract: An equipment room 110 comprising an air filter 111, the air filter comprises a duct 118, 120 forming a passageway extending between an inlet 116 and an outlet 113 of the air filter. The duct comprises bristles (310, Fig 3) extending from a wall of the duct across at least a portion of the passageway so as to remove entrained particles from air passing through the duct. The duct further comprises an inlet passageway in series with an outlet passageway, the inlet passageway being lined with bristles extending across the inlet passageway over at least a portion of a length thereof. The inlet passageway arranged to allow air to be drawn into an equipment room 115 vertically through the inlet passageway from an exterior environment 117 and towards an interior of the room. Advantageously the air filter allows either a lower temperature difference between the interior and exterior of an equipment room for a given airflow or a reduced airflow for the same temperature difference.