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Patent GB-2385061-A (GB)
Title: Process water treatment using electrodialysis
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER PETER
IPC: B01D61/44
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: After treatment of metal objects, for example by electroplating, the objects are then transferred to a drag-out tank 14 of water. The water is recirculated through a electrodialysis unit 22, 22a to remove ions from it, and also to generate a concentrated solution 30, 30a of the ions, and also through a material removal process such as an ion absorption column 26. The concentrated solution may be suitable to be returned directly to the electroplating bath 12 The concentrated solution 30a may be used to elute or redissolve the trapped material.
Patent GB-2372273-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for actuating arms with an adjustable force
Inventor: YURATICH MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: An apparatus and method for actuating arms as may be used on a borehole data-logging tool which comprises a mandrel 20, an arm 4 mounted on the mandrel to move between an expanded and a retracted position, resilient biasing means 8 associated with the arm for biasing the arm to the expanded position, restraining means associated with the arm for restraining movement of the arm towards the expanded position and a drive means 25 acting upon the resilient biasing means to adjust the force acting upon the arm. The drive means and the restraining means may be hydraulic piston and cylinder arrangements.
Patent GB-2374574-A (GB)
Title: Airbag assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: SCOTT TIM
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A motor vehicle is disclosed having an airbag assembly 15 in which the space between an undeployed airbag 17, 34 and a door 19, 36 is filled by a separate compressible member 22, 35. The compressible member 22, 35 is arranged to produce minimal restriction to deformation if the door 19, 36 is impacted upon by a body part but is able to transfer load rapidly to the door 19, 36 upon deployment of the airbag 17, 34.
Patent GB-2380791-A (GB)
Title: Handheld body temperature measuring device with region indicator
Inventor: POTTER DAVID STUART
IPC: G01J5/08
Filed: 2002-04-08
Abstract: The device comprises an infra-red radiation detector (18) for measuring the thermal radiation from a region of the body (46), to which the measuring device is directed. This detector is set inside a handheld housing (10), and it is operable without physical contact with the body. Converging beams from two LEDs (22) overlap at a spot on the body. The formation of this spot identifies a distance at which the device should be held. Region-indicating means (figure 2) is controlled through an LDC interface (14) and a keypad (12) by the user, such that it indicates to user a sequence of at least three regions at which the instrument is to be directed for the measurements to be made. The measurements are stored in storing means (28, 32, Fig 2), and processing means (26 fig. 2) processes the stored measurements to ascertain a correlation between the measurements. The output (52, Fig 2) indicates to the user whether the measurements pattern shows the presence of any deep vein thrombosis or ischaemia.
Patent GB-2380499-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for replacing equipment on the seabed
Inventor: ANDERSEN TORE
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (20) for replacing equipment, i.e. modules on an installation (10) on the seabed. The device comprises a box-shaped buoyancy element which has storage spaces (25) for equipment together with winch devices (22) assigned to each storage space. During use the device is lowered from a vessel (1) to the seabed by means of a crane (3), but is stopped a distance from the installation, whereupon the locally provided winches (22) are used to pull up and position the equipment.
Patent GB-2378792-A (GB)
Title: A sequence of events detection method in a process control system with means for assigning an absolute time to an event
Inventor: APEL MICHAEL D
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A sequence of events detection system for use in a process control system uses sequence of events detection cards to detect and store indications of events and the times at which these events take place within the process control network. The sequence of events reporting system includes a stable master time source that is used to periodically time synchronize secondary clocks within each of the nodes of the process control system. Free running counters are located within each of the sequence of events detection cards at each node and these free running counters are used to mark each event with a counter value when the sequence of events detection card first detects the event. Indications of the event and of the counter value associated with a detected event are sent from each of the sequence1 of events detection cards to a corresponding controller which uses its secondary clock, a further free running counter and the value of the sequence of events counter assigned to the event to ascertain the actual or absolute time that the event was detected at the sequence of events card. The event and the absolute time for that event is then sent to a sequence of events reporting database, where this information is stored to form a system wide sequence of events log.
Patent GB-2389768-A (GB)
Title: Power driven rotary soil cultivator
Inventor: REES ALAN FREDERICK
IPC: A01B1/06
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: A rotary soil cultivator comprises a flat circular disc mounted onto a shaft which is connected to, and driven by, a petrol or electric motor. A spike connects to the shaft and extends through the disc to form a central ground engaging prong. The disc is fitted with a plurality of other ground engaging prongs which are curved into the direction of rotation. These prongs vary in length, with at least one of the outer prongs being the longest. The disc acts as a depth limiting plate and has a disc hump on its underside. When used in conjunction with a stand-on foot protection plate, the disc hump engages with similar structures on the plate causing the cultivator to adjust its depth in the soil. The cultivator may be fitted with a wide flat handle which, during use, is placed against the operators thigh to prevent counter rotation of the tool. The device may also be fitted with a safety cut-off switch.
Patent GB-2390890-A (GB)
Title: Diffuser for gas turbine engine
Inventor: PIDCOCK ANTHONY
IPC: F23R3/04
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: A diffuser 40 located between a compressor and a combustor receives compressor air flow, is generally annular in shape, includes inner and outer walls 42, 44, and has a cylindrical midline 48 defined between the walls. The diffuser shape includes a first upstream portion which directs air away from the midline and a second downstream portion which partly directs airflow towards the midline. The diffuser may include an annular central member 46 located between the diffuser inner and outer walls to separate airflow. The central member may include an upstream portion 50 having radially inner and outer walls, each diverging from the midline of the diffuser in the downstream direction at an angle of between 20 and 90 degrees to each other, which may converge with respect to the diffuser inner or/and outer walls to accelerate the air flow. The angle of the diffuser inner and outer walls may be less than the angle of the central member upstream portion. The central member may also include a downstream portion 58 having radially inner and outer walls, each converging towards the diffuser midline in the downstream direction, at an angle of between 10 and 40 degrees to each other to diffuse the flow.
Patent GB-2383776-A (GB)
Title: Multi label verification system
Inventor: DICKINSON ROBERT
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: Label system for packaging in order to verify authenticity, detect tampering, or enable tracking comprises a primary label 1 having a code 3 and a secondary label 2 having a magnetic code 4, such that there exists an association between the codes, e.g. by means of an algorithm. A tertiary label 6 with an optical bar code 301 may be applied for asset tracking. The primary label(s) may be applied to consumer product(s) 100 within a container 200 which bears the secondary label. The secondary label may bear information on the packing arrangement. The primary label(s) may include remotely detectable magnetic materials.
Patent GB-2381655-A (GB)
Title: A piezoelectric actuator
Inventor: DAMES ANDREW
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: An actuator comprises a laminate of interleaved layers of electrode plates and piezoelectric material; wherein the actuator generally extends in the Z direction; a first region of electrode plates is adapted when energised to effect deflections in a first Y direction; a second region of electrode plates spaced in essentially the Y direction from said first region is adapted when energised to effect deflections in a second Y direction; and one or more further regions of electrode plates are adapted when energised to effect deflections in X directions.
Patent GB-2386431-A (GB)
Title: Binoculars with a camera
Inventor: HIRUNUMA KEN
IPC: G03B17/48
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: An assembly structure of a binocular telescope with a photographing function comprises a lower frame (10), an upper frame (12), and an engaging mechanism. A pair of telescopic optical systems and , having optical axes (OR) and (OL), are mounted on the lower frame (10). A photographing unit (12C) is mounted on the upper frame (12). A first part of the engaging mechanism is provided on the lower frame (10), and a second part of the engaging mechanism is provided on the upper frame (12). The first part and the second part are connected by assembling the upper frame (12) onto the lower frame (11) in such a manner that the photographing unit (12C) is placed between the pair of telescopic optical systems and .
Patent GB-2387420-A (GB)
Title: Coupling for connecting hydraulic ducts
Inventor: WOLF DIETHARD
IPC: F16L37/084
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: Coupling for connecting hydraulic ducts, comprising a female coupling (1), having a receptacle and forming a first locking face (15), arranged around a longitudinal axis; a male coupling (2), forming a second locking face (16), arranged around the longitudinal axis, and which can be inserted in the direction of the longitudinal axis through an opening into the receptacle (3); a holding element (9) having a ring (10), several spring elements (11), formed on the ring (10) and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis (4), and locking elements (12), formed on the free ends of the spring elements (11), wherein the spring elements (11) are, respectively, elastically deformable against a spring force radially out of a locking position into a releasing position and wherein, in the inserted condition of the male coupling, the first locking face (15) and the second locking face (16) are facing each other and the locking elements (12) are supported in the locking position of the spring elements (11) on the first locking face (15) and on the second locking face (16).
Patent GB-2383600-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for formation damage removal
Inventor: SASK DAVID
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A method of treating an underground formation that has been penetrated by a well, the well having a wellbore. The method comprising the steps of lowering a valve into the well until the valve is adjacent the formation with the valve being placed to control flow of fluid between the formation and the wellbore, establishing a pressure differential across the valve; and selectively and repeatedly opening and closing the valve to cause cyclical pressure variation in the formation and induce surges of fluid from the formation into the wellbore. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed. A method of operating a downhole valve is also disclosed. A method of formation evaluation is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2399137-A (GB)
Title: Releasable safety clip
Inventor: QVINT PETER
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: A safety device is disclosed which is configured to be actuated by the supply of gas. The safety device incorporates an outlet vent pipe (13, 21) which is sealed by a releasable clip (1). The releasable clip has a first elongate main gripping element (2) and a second elongate moveable gripping element (8). The main gripping element has a retaining element (3) to retain one end (10) of the moveable gripping element (8). The safety device also includes an arrangement to retain the other end of the moveable gripping element (8) in a predetermined position such that the clip (1) may grip a fabric tube or the like between the main gripping element (2) and the moveable gripping element (8). A mechanism is provided which responds to a supply signal to move said other end of the moveable gripping element to release the grip.
Patent GB-2386223-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for implementing PCI DMA speculative prefetching in a message passing queue oriented bus system
Inventor: AVERY JAMES M
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: Speculative prefetching during DMA reads in a message-passing, queue-oriented bus system is controlled by creating a special data struture, called a "DMA scoreboard", for each work queue entry associated with a DMA read. The DMA scoreboard tracks the completion of DMA writes and reads by monitoring acknowledgementes received from DMA writes and data tags received from DMA read PCI addres, and size and number of prefetches to be performed. After a DMA read has completed, the PCI current address is incremented to obtain a new PCI address from the first prefetch request. A new work queue entry is then created from the information in the DMA scoreboard to perform the prefetch. If the amount of data to be fetched exceeds the maximum amount of data that can be retrieved by a single read request, when the read request has been copleted, the address and another work queue entry is created. Operaton continues in this manner until the numer of prefetches specified in the DMA scoreboard have been performed.
Patent GB-2401467-A (GB)
Title: Movable or removable unit for vehicles with contactless transmission of information
Inventor: DARRABA ROGER
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: A movable or removable unit for a vehicle takes the form of a vehicle seat 1 which has sensors 11-16. Vehicle seat 1 has a first inductor 17 which forms part of an inductive coupling between the vehicle seat and a second inductor 21 which is mounted to vehicle 20. The first inductor forms part of a resonant circuit which incorporates at least one capacitor. The resonance frequency of the resonant circuit is variable in response to a sensed parameter, e.g. position of head rest 5, inclination of the back rest 3, etc. A central unit 23 generates a square wave which excites the resonant circuit. In response, a signal is transmitted from the resonant circuit to central unit 23 which then analyses the resonance frequency of the resonant circuit.
Patent GB-2391099-A (GB)
Title: Method for representing and searching for an object in a image database
Inventor: BOBER MIROSLAW
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-07-05
Abstract: A method of representing an object appearing in a still or video image, by processing signals corresponding to the image, comprises deriving the peak values in CSS space for the object outline using a binomial filter and applying a non-linear transformation to said peak values to arrive at a representation of the outline. Wherein the method of deriving a curvature scale space representation involves using a binomial filter with coefficients ( , , ).
Patent GB-2392831-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus with openable front portion to reveal brush
Inventor: GREY NICHOLAS GERALD
IPC: A47L11/24
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body (106) and an elongate rotatable brush arrangement (116) extends transversely within the body and has bristles (118) which protrude through an opening provided in the base of the body. A movable front portion is provided on the body (106) adjacent to the brush arrangement (116) and is adapted to increase the exposure of the bristles of the brush arrangement, in particular to the front of the apparatus. The movable portion may be removable, pivotable or slidable.
Patent GB-2393631-A (GB)
Title: Portable livestock container
Inventor: LAIDLOW DAVID
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A portable livestock container (1) having access gates (15, 16) on separate sidewalls is described. Placement of two or more containers with the gates aligned allows the transfer of livestock from adjacent containers or extenal areas. Described embodiments include internal pen arrangements for manipulation and isolation of livestock, and means for ensuring minimum spacing between the adjacent containers.
Patent GB-2412008-A (GB)
Title: Single photon optoelectronic device
Inventor: SEE PATRICK UN SIONG
IPC: H01S5/34
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: An optical cavity comprising a quantum dot layer is bounded by upper and lower DBRs situated between upper and lower wires 51, 53 which are arranged in a crossover configuration. The optical cavity is situated at the intersection of the upper and lower wires and the lateral boundary of the cavity is defined by an abrupt material interface and provides two dimensional lateral confinement of photon modes.
Patent GB-2413296-A (GB)
Title: Combined spanner for hex and wing bolts, and shackle tool
Inventor: WATTS PETER
IPC: B25B13/04
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A tool includes a hole to fit a 17mm hex nut (3) for tightening and loosening the nuts with extensions on either side enabling the overall hole to fit a standard wing bolt (1). At the other end of the tool is a hole to fit a 19mm hex nut (4). with extensions either side to fit an ergonomic wing bolt (2). In the middle of the shaft of the tool is a trapezium shaped slot (5) that can fit different sized shackle pins from 2   T to 4 ² T with space at the smaller end of the trapezium slot (5) for the attachment of the tool to a lanyard for working at height (6).
Patent GB-2407029-A (GB)
Title: Removable seat back for vehicle
Inventor: CAMERON DAVID
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle (coupe or 2 + 2) including a passenger seat (50a) having a seat support means (51, 52, 54) for supporting a seat member (56) upon which a passenger sits, in use, and a seat back (58) which defines a back rest for the seated passenger. Additional mounting means (66, 60; 70, 72, 74; 84, 82) FIG 5 - 7 is provided for removably mounting at least the seat back (58) on the seat support means (51, 52, 54) so as to increase room available in the rear of the vehicle to facilitate the installation of a child seat or the like. The seat base, squab, may also be detachable from the vehicle chassis. Removal of the seat back provides additional legroom for a child seat affixed to the rear of a passenger front seat. A child seat may also be affixed to the seat support means (52) and may be held in position with a seat belt.
Patent GB-2403805-A (GB)
Title: Internal riser inspection device
Inventor: HARTHORN LARRY K
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: An internal inspection unit (19) for pipe (13) has ultrasonic transducers (59) that inspect weld volume, weld root, and wall thickness. The ultrasonic transducers (59) are mounted to a portion of the inspection unit that is rotatable, but no more than one full revolution. One of the units has independently movable shoes for each separate pneumatic cylinders (35). The other unit has shoes that support more than one transducer (57) the shoes being biased outwardly by springs.
Patent GB-2407767-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: WOFFENDEN TONY
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a package including such a device for the display of an item or items. The device includes first and second layers which define a cavity in which the item or items, such as a sheet material pad or a card can be placed for display. In one embodiment the item or items can be altered while in position in the device, such as for example, by writing on the same, removing a portion or the like. A plurality of fixing/mounting means can be provided to allow the selective attachment of the device to an article or mounting on a surface. The device may have a front layer 4, a rear layer 6 spaced apart by side walls 8,10,12,14 to form a cavity 14, fig.1d. Side wall 18 may have a passage 18 to receive visual display item(s). A device according to the invention may be part of a retail package, fig.4a.
Patent GB-2409879-A (GB)
Title: Restrictor
Inventor: DILWORTH SAMUEL ROBERT
IPC: E05C17/16
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A restrictor for use with a moveable leaf in a fixed frame of a window or door. The restrictor comprises a base plate 1, a catch 3 pivotally mounted on the base plate 1, the catch 3 being pivotable between a first position and a second position, relative to the base plate 1, a bias means 11 for biassing the catch 3 into the first position, and a pivot pin 4 pivotally connecting the catch 3 to the base plate 1. The pivot pin 4 is fixed against rotation with respect to the catch 3, and the pivot pin 4 and base plate 1 have co-operating abutments which abut at the first position.
Patent GB-2420195-A (GB)
Title: Wearable multifunctional modular computing device
Inventor: WALLIN CARL LEONARD
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: A mobile electronic device comprises a base unit adapted to be worn about a user's body, for example having the form of a belt, the base unit including at least a central processor, a common display means, a common power source and a plurality of modular ports for the selective insertion of additional modular devices, having a communication link between them. A headset, with an ear mounted speaker and boom microphone, is used to communicate with the central processor of the base unit. Mobile telephone communication could be provided in conjunction with a frequency selective amplifier to assist the hearing impaired. Also, user input could be provided by means of a detachable keyboard, a detachable touch screen display and voice recognition. The additional devices could also be personal organisers, personal recording devices, cameras or additional memory, power sources, batteries or processing capacity.
Patent GB-2405113-A (GB)
Title: Surface rotation speed detection in spray systems
Inventor: KHOURY JAMES M
IPC: B05D3/12
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: A spray application system for applying material to a surface of a rotating body such as a beverage can includes a detector that detects the actual speed of rotation of the surface during a spraying operation. This allows a controller to adjust trigger signals for the application device to be adjusted based on speed of rotation to minimize overcoat. A laser sensor may be used as an example. The use of the speed detector also allows for partial wraps as well as full wraps of applying material to the rotating surface.
Patent GB-2422178-A (GB)
Title: Unitary submarine pipeline spoiler
Inventor: EDFELDT MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: F16L1/16
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A unitary submarine pipeline spoiler comprises a seat 310 and a fin 320 extending from the seat, wherein the seat and fin are formed as a unitary structure. The material of the structure has a tensile strength in the range 46-52 N/mm<2> and a Charpy index of 5-10 KJ/m<2>. The material also preferably has an elongation at break of 20-70%, a density of approximately 1.45 g/cm<3>, a thermal expansion coefficient of approximately 0.08mm/m/{C, and a surface resistance of approximately 10e<13> ohms. The seat 310 preferably has a curved inner surface 316 which conforms to the shape of the outer surface of a pipe 330. The spoiler enables self-burial and/or stabilization of underwater pipelines.