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Patent GB-2424014-A (GB)
Title: Valve and position control using magnetorheological fluids
Inventor: FRIPP MICHAEL L
IPC: F15B21/06
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: Magnetorheological fluids, which solidify in response to a magnetic field, offer the ability to simplify many of the valves and control systems used downhole in the search for and production of oil and gas. They lessen the need for moving parts, provide solid-state valves, and can provide a differential movement of fluid through the valves by varying the strength of the magnetic field. Combinations of permanent and electromagnets can improve safety by providing valves that fail, when power is lost, in either an open or closed position, depending on design. A number of examples are given. In one embodiment a fluid control device for use in a borehole, comprises: a housing containing a first piston 520; a magnetorheological fluid 524 disposed within said housing; a magnetic assembly capable of switchably creating a magnetic field which passes through said housing; wherein blockage of the flow of magnetorheological fluid through said housing by a magnetic field impedes movement of said piston 520.
Patent GB-2425826-A (GB)
Title: Patio heater with heat-reflecting fabric parasol
Inventor: O'CONNELL JOSEPH
IPC: F24C1/10
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: A patio heater for outdoor heating includes a fabric parasol 120 made out of flexible heat-resistant fabric, such as silica or glass fibre, ceramic or steel thread, which reflects heat from the gas burner 115 downwards about a pole 110 without having to employ a heavy, rigid metal plate. A second, outer heat-reflective layer may be formed from aluminium. The gas supply bottle is housed in a housing 105, a skirt 500 may provide addition downwards deflection, and the umbrella can additionally act as a sun shade.
Patent GB-2426587-A (GB)
Title: A priori determination of sufficient acquisition coverage for a marine seismic streamer survey
Inventor: REKDAL THORBJORN
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: A method for determination of sufficient acquisition coverage for a marine seismic streamer survey involves selecting a range of sizes for test coverage holes, test offsets, and test depths. Partial-coverage data sets are constructed from full-coverage data sets by removing data to model test-coverage holes anticipated in a proposed survey (e.g. caused by feathering). The data sets may be constructed from real and/or synthetic data. The data sets are then processed using standard data processing. In the processed data, data quality degradation due to the selected test coverage holes is evaluated at the different test offsets and test depths. Degradation is, typically, evaluated by comparing the data quality in the processed partial-and full-coverage data sets and by determining the extent of artefacts in the processed data. Estimated data quality degradation is used to determine maximum acceptable coverage holes as a function of offset and depth that will satisfy the data quality requirements for the survey, thereby maximizing the efficiency of the survey acquisition.
Patent GB-2427224-A (GB)
Title: Optimizing production of an artificially lifted well
Inventor: CUDMORE JULIAN R
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A system and method is provided for optimizing production from a well. A plurality of sensors are positioned to sense a variety of production related parameters. The sensed parameters are applied to a wellbore model and validated. Discrepancies between calculated parameters in the wellbore model and results based on sensed parameters indicate potential problem areas detrimentally affecting production.
Patent GB-2440709-A (GB)
Title: Cooling equestrian equipment
Inventor: DALY ANDREW SEAN GORDON
IPC: B68C5/00
Filed: 2006-08-09
Abstract: The equipment comprises air intakes 5, air exits 6 and a passage 7 interconnecting the intakes and exits, the passage being adjacent to the skin of the horse. In use air is forced to move freely from the intakes to the exits over the horse's body during forward movement of the horse. In some embodiments the flow of air is fan-assisted. In one embodiment, an breastplate or chest pad is coupled to an saddle. In an embodiment comprising a horse blanket heating elements are provided and the blanket is adapted to provide a flow of heated air next to the horse's skin. The equipment may comprise a saddle, saddlecloth, blanket, saddle pad, numnah, bridle, bridle pad, breastplate, chest pad, or girth, or combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2441136-A (GB)
Title: Frame assembly comprising brackets which protrude from frame member
Inventor: ROSS KEVIN MICHAEL
IPC: E06B1/04
Filed: 2006-08-25
Abstract: A frame assembly 10 for insertion in an aperture in a wall comprises a plurality of interconnected frame members 14 defining a frame. At least one frame member includes at least one primary fixing site 16 and at least one primary bracket 18 including first and second body portions 20, 22 having fixed positions relative to one another. The or each primary fixing site and the or each first body portion 20 include mutually co-operable formations 24 to prevent relative lateral movement between the first body portion and the corresponding frame member in at least one direction, and to align the or each first body portion and the corresponding primary fixing site, such that the or each second body portion 22 protrudes from the frame to enable it to be fixed to the wall. The mutually co-operable formations may be in the form of barbs 38, resilient latches (54, Fig. 5b) which co-operate with apertures (58, Fig. 3b) or a protrusion (70, Fig. 6) which co-operates with a recess (64, Fig. 6). A method of installing such a frame assembly is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2442282-A (GB)
Title: Midstream urine sample collector
Inventor: FORTE VINCENT JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2006-09-30
Abstract: A urine collection device 1 comprises a collection means 2, an outlet means 3 and a transfer aperture 4. The outlet means 3 is a hollow tubular member mounted within the collection means 2 and has a lower end 5 forming an outlet from the device 1 and an upper end 6 forming an overflow aperture. A drainage aperture 7 is formed in the tubular member at the lower end 5. In use, urine collected by the collection means 2 first drains through the drainage aperture 7 at a first rate, then is transferred to a sample bottle 8 through the transfer aperture 4 and when the sample bottle 8 is full drains from the device via the overflow aperture 6 at a second, higher rate. This provides a midstream sample in the sample bottle 8. The device may be made from waxed paper or biodegradable polymeric material.
Patent GB-2429226-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubular joint including dual threaded connections with intermediate seal and sleeve
Inventor: COSTA SCOTT
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: An expandable tubular assembly comprises a first tubular 930 and a second tubular 944 coupled together by two spaced apart threaded connections 932, 938. A seal 946 is positioned between the threaded connections for sealing an interface between the first and second tubulars. A sleeve is coupled to the tubulars at the joint and receives end portions 936, 942 of the tubulars. The seal may be elasromeric or metal-to-metal.
Patent GB-2446375-A (GB)
Title: Anti-colic baby feeding system
IPC: A61J9/00
Filed: 2006-11-01
Abstract: A feeding system which allows a baby to consume liquid food from a vessel whilst limiting the amount of air consumed at the same time, thus reducing the chance of colic. Preferably the feeder comprises a bag B that collapses under vacuum as the baby sucks the liquid out. The bag B may be held in a support frame A which has a slot to allow the bag to collapse freely. A teat C may be included which has an internal conical tube running through the centre which reduces in size and thickness as it reaches the feeding outlet. The teat C and bag B may be held in place by a screw on cap D. A lid may also be provided to prevent spillages.
Patent GB-2439374-A (GB)
Title: UMTS system with requested packet retransmissions sent on a different channel from the original transmission
Inventor: RANDALL DAVID
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A method of packet retransmission in a communications system (1), the system comprising a plurality of user devices (M1 to M4) and at least one network device (B1), involving broadcasting e.g. a multimedia broadcast multicast service (MBMS) transmission (2) to the plurality of user devices (M1 to M4), sending a request for retransmission (3, 4) to the network device (B1) from one or more of the user devices which failed to receive the complete transmission correctly and retransmitting requested packets of the original transmission on a different transmission channel to the original broadcast channel, whilst continuing to broadcast new data on the original channel. This is stated to avoid problems of inserting retransmitted packets in the original channel, so that its data rate remains unchanged, and to allow the use of better error protection, through coding or HARQ, and lower power transmision of the retransmitted signal to one user or a group of users smaller than the original transmission. Applications include UMTS LTE (Long Term Evolution) systems.
Patent GB-2430796-A (GB)
Title: Plasma lamp with light-transmissive waveguide
Inventor: CHAMPION DAVID
IPC: F21V11/00
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: A lamp (10) may include a waveguide (18) having a solid dielectric body (19) and may have a bulb (22) disposed in the body (19). The bulb (22) may be adapted to produce light (24) when excited by electromagnetic energy (14). The waveguide body (19) may have at least a portion that is transmissive of light (24). The waveguide (18) may be configured to guide electromagnetic energy (14) recived from a source (16), and may have one or more apertures (40) adapted to allow light (24) to exit the waveguide body (19).
Patent GB-2435275-A (GB)
Title: Support device for a cavity closer
Inventor: DEACON DAVID
IPC: E06B1/02
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a support device 12 for a cavity closer 13 and comprises a body having a first generally planar region 14 adapted to be supported on part of a framework, a wall skin or leaf of a cavity wall. A second generally planar region 16, 22 depends from an edge of the first generally planar region 14, and a support region 20 is carried by the second generally planar region 16, 22 and adapted to support a cavity closer frame 13. A securing means in the form of a projection 30, engages a recess 13a in the cavity closer frame 13 and attaches the device to the cavity closer frame. Blocks of insulating or fireproofing material 28 may be carried inside the cavity closer frame 13. Later embodiments relate to a building comprising a framework and a support device for a cavity closer and a construction method using said support device.
Patent GB-2447936-A (GB)
Title: Instrument illumination system
Inventor: MEZOUARI SAMIR
IPC: B60Q3/04
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: An instrument for displaying information comprises information bearing surface 2 and substantially transparent protective cover 1 that is coupled to a light source such as LED 3 and has a peripheral portion 9 whose surface is treated so that light escapes from the peripheral portion to illuminate the information surface 2. The cross section of the periphery 9 of cover 1 may be circular (fig 3) and have a diameter greater than the thickness of the cover, by a ratio greater than 1.5:1. Cover 1 may have radial cuts 8 in its peripheral edge 9, the distance between which or the depth of which can vary with the distance from the light source 3. Periphery 9 may be treated by: printing diffusing material whose width can decrease close to the source; or by either chemical etching or laser ablating a layer of scattering structures whose surface width increases further from the source. Annular grooves (fig 4, 4) may be cut in the surface of cover 1 close to its periphery, which may be covered by an opaque cover 10. Curved cylindrical light pipes 6 act as light guides coupling source 3 to the cover 1 where light is transported by total internal reflection. The system is particularly for illuminating an instrument for a vehicle.
Patent GB-2438618-A (GB)
Title: Sheet made of a TRIP steel
Inventor: KASHIMA TAKAHIRO
IPC: C21D9/46
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: Sheet made of a TRIP steel comprising (by weight) : 0.10-0.20 % carbon, 0.8-2.5 % silicon, 1.5-2.5 % manganese, 0.01-0.10 % aluminium, less than 0.1 % phosphorous and >0-<0.002 % sulphur. The steel has a microstructure comprising (by area): at least 70 % bainitic-ferrite, 2-20 % austenite and up to 15 % in total of polygonal ferrite and quasi-polygonal ferrite. At least 60 % of the austenite has an average particle size of up to 5 microns. The sheet is made by hot rolling, optionally cold rolling, continuously annealing at a temperature greater than Ar3 (T1), cooling at greater than 10 {C/s to a tempering temperature (T2, figure 2A) or to room temperature (RT, figure 2B). The sheet is then tempered at 100-300 {C (T2), heat treated at a temperature between Ar1 and Ar3 (T3), then at 330-380 {C (T4) and optionally at 400-650 {C (T5).
Patent GB-2451663-A (GB)
Title: Injection device with coupled cap and needle shield
Inventor: JENNINGS DOUGLAS IVAN
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: An injection device 110 comprises a locking mechanism between a syringe carrier and an end cap 111 of the injection device. The cap inhibits movement of the syringe carrier and syringe 114 towards an exit aperture 128 of the injection device when the cap is located in its closed position on the injection device. A needle shield 123 located on the needle of the syringe is removed by rotating the cap whilst the locking mechanism remains engaged. On removal of the cap, the locking mechanism is no longer so engaged and the syringe and syringe carrier can move towards the exit aperture. This assists in preventing damage to the syringe prior to actuation of the injection device.
Patent GB-2452535-A (GB)
Title: Optimising packet switched networks
Inventor: VUOPIONPERA RAIMO
IPC: H04L45/24
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: A method of routing packets between nodes of a packet switched network comprises receiving a packet at a first node, the packet comprising routing information and payload data, sending the routing information to a second node in the routing path via a first transmission medium having a relatively high transmission speed, and sending said payload data to said second node via a second transmission medium having a relatively low transmission speed. Upon receipt of said routing information, said second node is able to prepare or begin preparation for onward routing of the packet in advance of receipt of said payload. The first medium may comprise a radio interface or copper wire and the second medium may comprise a fibre optic cable. Alternatively, the first and second transmission media may be provided as different channels across the same physical transmission path and may take advantage of the fact that lower and higher frequencies travel at different speeds in a fibre optic cable. The method may be used to quickly set up priority paths for emergency calls via Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) or for national security related data transmissions and may also be used to provide different QoS classes in the Next Steps in Signalling (NSIS) protocol.
Patent GB-2441659-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic chuck
Inventor: MORIOKA IKUHISA
IPC: H01L21/683
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: The electrostatic chuck electrode is embedded in a vicinity of one surface of the ceramic base and a denatured fluorine resin film is formed on the surface of the base.
Patent GB-2453555-A (GB)
Title: Fishing line weed cutter
Inventor: WEARN KENNETH FREDERICK
IPC: A01K91/06
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a fishing line weed cutter 1. The cutter 1 has a base member 2 having an aperture 3 through which a fishing line X can be threaded. At least one cutting blade 4 is provided extending from the base member 2. In use the weed cutter severs any weed which passes the fishing line in the direction toward the front end 4a of the blade.
Patent GB-2449725-A (GB)
Title: Reversible trough
Inventor: BROOKES ALAN LEONARD
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 2007-11-24
Abstract: A reversible trough comprises an elongate member 1 and an end member 3 at each end of the elongate member extending in a direction transverse to a longitudinal direction of the elongate member. The elongate member has first and second opposing faces with an elongate depression provided in each face and extending in the longitudinal direction of the elongate member. The elongate depressions are arranged substantially side-by-side in a transverse direction of the elongate member with one depression facing upwardly and the other depression facing downwardly. Opposing longitudinal edges (17, 19, fig 2) of the elongate member are configured such that, irrespective of which of the first and second opposing faces is uppermost, at least a portion of at least one longitudinal edge is above ground level so as to facilitate turning over of the trough.
Patent GB-2456335-A (GB)
Title: Container having a separable hood and tray
Inventor: ALLEN CRAIG
IPC: B65D5/44
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: Shown is a transit and display container comprising a tray portion 10 separably connected to a hood portion 2, the tray and the hood portion both comprising opposed side walls 14, 16, 6 and 8 respectively, with the hood side walls 6, 8 overlapping at least part of the tray walls 14, 16 on the inside. The upper edges of the side walls of both the hood and the tray are separably joined along frangible fold lines 22 arranged along the top edge of the container. The container is made from a single blank where the hood panels are folded towards the tray panels along the frangible fold lines (22, Fig.2B) after which both the hood and the tray form a tubular structure.
Patent GB-2457715-A (GB)
Title: A hinge mechanism for a vehicle bonnet
Inventor: MCLUNDIE WILLIAM MURRAY
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2008-02-25
Abstract: A hinge mechanism provides a hinged connection between a bonnet 11 and a body structure of a motor vehicle, the hinge mechanism allowing the rear edge of the bonnet to be lifted from a normal position to a deployed position under an upward force so that improved pedestrian safety in the event of a vehicle collision is provided. The mechanism comprises an upper leaf 13 connected to the bonnet, a lower leaf 12 connected to the body structure of the vehicle and a middle leaf 14 connected to the upper leaf 13 and the lower leaf 12. The middle leaf 14 is coupled to the upper leaf 13 by means of a magnetic connector 35 which is adapted to be released only under an upward force exerted by a lift actuator. The magnet, carried by a flange provided on one of the leaf members, may connect to a ferromagnetic part of the hinge mechanism or to a second magnet. The hinge may also be provided with a shear pin.
Patent GB-2458907-A (GB)
Title: Device interconnects
Inventor: ALTEBAEUMER THOMAS HEINZ-HELMUT
IPC: H01L21/60
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: In a method of fabricating a device structure an insulating layer (3b) is formed over a first set of devices disposed over a substrate (3). One or more vias are formed in the insulating layer and a second set of devices (6) is disposed over the insulating layer. The devices of the second set comprise respective electrical contacts (6a) and are disposed over the insulating layer (3b) such that a side on which a contact (6a) can be accessed faces the substrate (3). One or more electrical contacts are formed between the first set of devices and the second set of devices (6) through the via(s). The second set of devices and at least one via are positioned such that one or more of the vias lies at least partially within the footprint of two devices, each belonging to a different device layer. This reduces the area of the substrate not occupied by devices. At least one device of the second set (6) comprises electrical contacts (6a) that can be accessed on two opposing sides and is disposed over the insulating layer (3b) such that one of the sides on which contacts can be accessed faces the substrate. This allows any desired number of layers of devices to be stacked.
Patent GB-2458732-A (GB)
Title: A reciprocating hydraulic mechanism for firearms
Inventor: TRENDALL SIMON
IPC: F41A3/94
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A reciprocating hydraulic mechanism for a firearm includes ain input piston (9), an output piston (8) and a floating piston (3) in a sealed body of liquid. Displacement of the input piston (9) causes similar displacement of the output piston (8) and a first spring (7) for a predetermined length of travel. As the limit of travel is approached the floating piston (3) is lifted off a seal (2), compressing a second spring (4) that is of lighter duty than the first spring (7). This permits the input piston (9) to remain stationary while the output piston (8) is returned to battery by the first spring (7) displacing liquid against the floating piston (3). When the load is removed from the input piston (9), the second spring (4) returns the floating piston (3) and the input piston (9) to battery.
Patent GB-2448435-A (GB)
Title: Snorkel device for downhole flow control
Inventor: MACDOUGALL THOMAS D
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: A snorkel device 10 for use in a well comprises a packer 46 to isolate a first, high-pressure production zone 34 in the well from a second, low-pressure production zone 38 in the well, and a flow control device 32 located in the first, high-pressure production zone 34 having a proportional controller 42 with a snorkel tube 24 which communicates pressure from low pressure production zone 38 via controller 42 in to the flow control device 32.
Patent GB-2447813-A (GB)
Title: Method for providing additional service based on dual UICC
Inventor: HO CHUN-HSIN
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A method for providing additional services by a UICC applied in a cellular phone is provided. First, an aperture would be formed on the UICC provided by a first service provider, and the UICC may include a first IC (24) and first contact pads (25) coupled to the first IC (24). This aperture could be formed by means of a puncher (31). After that, a laminated integrated circuit card would be attached to the UICC by a second service provider to form a dual UICC. Such laminated integrated circuit card may include a second IC (22) and second contact pads (41) coupled to the second IC, and the second IC is deposited in the aperture. Preferably, the size of the second IC (22) or the shell protecting the second IC fits perfectly for the aperture, and the great reliability could therefore be ensured. Finally, the additional service is able to be provided based on the dual UICC via wireless transmission or reception of the cellular phone.
Patent GB-2452366-A (GB)
Title: An aid for the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome
Inventor: GABBAI MOSHE
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a safety apparatus as an aid for the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: A mattress, fitting the dimensions of a standard-sized crib, is composed of three different layers, allowing a free flow of air through it to the infant lying in any position. The lowest layer has transverse channels allowing cross-wise air movement. The middle and top layers have vertical perforations through them allowing a vertical flow of air. Being composed of 3 layers, differing in density and firmness, the mattress is both firm and pleasant to the touch. Therefore, in addition to its primary function, the mattress provides a method to counter a potential delay in the motor development of the infant, which can result from prolonged lying in the supine position. A mesh sheet is stretched taut over the mattress and fastened securely to the vertical bars of the crib.