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Patent GB-2377546-A (GB)
Title: Discharge lamp device with ultraviolet shielding
Inventor: TSUDA TOSHIAKI
IPC: H01J5/52
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: A discharge lamp device 10 has an arc tube body 12 surrounded by a shroud glass 20 which is integrated with it by welding, and a rearwardly extending portion 14 of the arc tube that extends beyond the shroud glass 20 and is inserted and held in an opening 32 of an insulating plug 30 which is made of synthetic resin. An ultra-violet blocking film 100 is formed on the outer surface of the rearwardly extending portion 14 of the arc tube, and/or a UV blocking portion (400A, figure 11) is interposed between the insulating plug opening 32 and the rear-end portion of the shroud glass 20. This ultraviolet shielding cuts off UV components of light leaking from the arc tube body 12, which reduces the exposure of the resin in the opening 32, thereby reducing the effects of degradation of the insulating plug 30.
Patent GB-2377464-A (GB)
Title: Pressure operated downhole valve assembly with indexed locking mechanism
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B23/06
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: A tubing fill valve 35 in a tubing string 12 to control communication between the string and the annulus operates first in response to an absolute pressure being reached in the annulus and is subsequently switched between open and closed positions by a pressure differential between the annulus and the string. An indexing mechanism 28 (and figure 6) may be incorporated so that the valve locks in one position after a predetermined number of transitions. This arrangement is used in a completion string when it is desired to conduct multiple string pressure tests without setting an inflatable packer, the packer being isolated from the tubing pressure by a packer isolation valve 22. Opening of the isolation valve is governed by the shape of the indexing slot (112, figure 6). The initial operation in response to an absolute annulus pressure may occur due to rupture of a frangible disk in a port 34 connecting the string and the annulus.
Patent GB-2372277-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable packer inflation verification system
Inventor: CORONADO MARTIN P
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 1998-11-25
Abstract: An inflation verification system for an inflatable tool includes at least an information collector associated with the inflatable element of the inflatable tool connected to a controller with a predetermined set of instructions for inciting communications with the surface. Communicators contemplated include atmospheric chambers which when opened create a negative pressure pulse which propagates to the surface. More than one chamber increases the number of pulses generable and thus the amount of information conveyable. Alternative preferable communicators are electromagnetic pulse generators and acoustic telemetry. An advantage of acoustic telemetry is that more quantitative information is transmittable. Other downhole communication methods are
Patent GB-2391447-A (GB)
Title: Novelty drinking straws
Inventor: DAY ALAN FRANCIS
IPC: A47G21/18
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A drinking straw, that is preferably packaged in a container holding a drink, comprises a portion that is evacuated and sealed. A drinking straw 12 is evacuated between a temporary closure 36 and the drinking end of the straw which is sealed with a removable end cap. In another embodiment (Figure 6 ) the whole straw is evacuated and capped at both ends, the caps being pierced by integral spikes. A straw having two bores, one of which is evacuated and sealed in a temporary manner, is shown in Figure 7.
Patent GB-2392793-A (GB)
Title: Video compression by removing complementary sets of pixels
Inventor: KELLY SIMON
IPC: H04N7/36
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: Video signals are compressed by removing complementary sets of pixels from alternate frames. In one embodiment, the removed pixels are determined to be static or moving, from an analysis of the temporally and spatially neighbouring remaining pixels and reconstructed by processes selected in dependence on whether they are static or moving. In another embodiment, the selection or combination of temporally and/or spatially neighbouring pixels required to reconstruct removed pixels is embedded in the data code of remaining pixels.
Patent GB-2381841-A (GB)
Title: Tee Connection To A Pipeline
Inventor: GREGORY CHRISTOPHER IAN
IPC: F16L41/06
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: A method is provided for securing a branch assembly 1 to a "live" pipeline 6. An upper part 2 of the assembly incorporating the branch 13 is positioned on the pipeline over a first containment ring/annular seal arrangement 16/17 and a second containment ring/annular seal arrangement 116/117 spaced from the first arrangement to leave an annular gap 118 therebetween. A lower part 3 of the assembly is positioned on the pipeline beneath the upper part and the two parts are secured together so that the seals are compressed. An access point 119 allows the monitoring of the pressure in the annular gap 118 to check for seal integrity of the inner seal 17. If pressure is detected, as a result of leakage of fluid via the branch 13 past the seal 17 the vent can be closed so that the second seal 117 becomes effective.
Patent GB-2376137-A (GB)
Title: Electrical cable insert
Inventor: GEORGE NICK C
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 2001-02-03
Abstract: There is provided an electric cable insert for removably electrically connecting a cable having multiple conductors to a mating receptacle wherein the number and configuration of the cable conductors may be different from those of the sockets of the mating receptacle. The insert includes a housing open on one end to an internal cavity and having a plurality of orifices in the other end. The cable conductors connect to one side of a circuit card within the housing which conductively transitions from the number and configuration of the cable conductors to the number and configuration of the sockets of the mating receptacle. Receptacle pins extend from the opposite side of the circuit card through respective orifices in the housing for connecting to respective sockets in the mating receptacle. A compressed sealing gland disposed within the housing adjacent the circuit card provides the insert with an energized compression seal from the environment. A driver closes the end of the housing and maintains compression in the sealing gland. The cable conductors pass through respective bores in the sealing gland and in the driver.
Patent GB-2394947-A (GB)
Title: A dispensing cap and a dosing chamber for a container
Inventor: ARCHER DAVID
IPC: G01F11/26
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A dispensing cap (10) for a fluid container (72), the cap (10) having a dosing chamber (12) with an aperture (16) which allows fluid in such a container (72) to flow into the dosing chamber (12) when the cap (10) is in use. The cap (10) also has a lid (42) coupled to a membrane (50) which is also provided with an aperture (56). When the lid (42) is in a closed position, the aperture (56) in the membrane (50) and the aperture (16) in the dosing chamber (12) are in registration with one another. As a result, when such a container (72) with the cap (10) in place is inverted, the fluid in such a container (72) flows through the apertures (16 and 56) into the dosing chamber (12). The lid (42) is coupled to the membrane (50) also in such a fashion that when the lid (42) is opened, the membrane (50) is moved so that the aperture (56) in the membrane (50) and the aperture (16) in the dosing chamber (12) are no longer in registration. As a result, the membrane (50) blocks the aperture (16) in the dosing chamber (12), preventing fluid from flowing between the container (72) and the dosing chamber (12) when the fluid in the dosing chamber (12) is dispensed through the open lid (42).
Patent GB-2385097-A (GB)
Title: A brush seal element for use in a brush seal for a turbo machine
Inventor: CRUDGINGTON PETER FRANCIS
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: A brash seal element 10 comprises an array of bristles 11, a backing plate 12 and a front plate 13 to which the array of bristles 11 and backing plate 12 are respectively connected. Typically the array of bristles 11 and backing plate 12 are welded, brazed or adhered at 14. The array of bristles 11 extends across the face 16 of the backing plate 12 and at least part of the surface of the face 16 of the backing plate 12 is formed of or covered by a material 15 (see also insert 17 in Fig. 4) which is tribologically matched with at least the material of the bristles immediately adjacent the face 16. This allows the bristles 11 to move on the material 15 without inappropriate wear.
Patent GB-2391418-A (GB)
Title: Wireless headphones with detachable receiver module
Inventor: GLEISSNER ACHIM
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: The receive section of headphones of the "wireless type" for receiving sound signal data transmitted in wireless manner can be detachably connected to the wireless headphones via a plug-in connection, the plug-in connection preferably being designed so that a plug of commercially available, wire-bound headphones can be inserted into the plug part of the receive section.
Patent GB-2399330-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor with cam-actuated release mechanism
Inventor: SCHNEUING PETRA
IPC: B65G47/26
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A conveyor 12, for carriers 26 suspended on a transport rail, comprises a chain with catches 16 disposed thereupon, the catches being pivotable about a horizontal axis 18. The catches have a cam face 24 on their lower side, and a claw 20 behind the cam face. The cam face acts in use against a front hook 30 of a carrier to pivot the catch about the horizontal axis and lift the claw away from a rear hook 32 of the carrier. The carriers may be used to transport coat hangers.
Patent GB-2405444-A (GB)
Title: Clip with retention means
Inventor: PEARCE WESLEY JAMES
IPC: F16L3/123
Filed: 2003-09-01
Abstract: Clips 1 are utilised in order to provide for appropriate routing and assembly of cabling and piping. The clips 1 are of a so-called p-clip type in which a strip is folded in order to define a loop 3 to accommodate the cabling or piping whilst overlapping sections 4, 5 define holes 6 or other means to allow the clip 1 to be secured to a structure. These overlapping sections 4, 5 incorporate retainer means whereby the sections 4, 5 remain in a juxtaposed position once associated whereby an installer can then concentrate with regard to securing the clip 1 to the structure. The retainer means can be formed from a tang 10 within a slot 9 or through hook arrangements which may simply overlap or be locked through hook end engagement with appropriate locking elements.
Patent GB-2393542-A (GB)
Title: Design system
Inventor: KAKUHARI NOBUHIRO
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: Estimation sections (20, 30, 40, 50, 60) which have learned a relationship between known input data pertaining to for example a crimped connection and output data estimate the output data for input of known data, on the basis of the result of learning. The respective estimation sections are formed from a multilayer feedforward neural network. A sequential output section 70 outputs a series of values for each value from estimation section 30.
Patent GB-2395479-A (GB)
Title: Coloured glass
Inventor: BOULOS EDWARD NASHED
IPC: C03C3/095
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: Coloured glass, which may be gray or bronze, comprises a base glass (which may comprise 68 to 75% SiO2, 10 to 18% Na2O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 10% MgO, 0 to 5% Al2O3, and 0 to 5% K2O, where CaO + MgO is 6 to 15% and Na2O + K2O is 10 to 20%) and colourants comprising: 0.22 to 0.39 wt.% total iron as Fe2O3 wherein the ratio of FeO/total Fe as Fe2O3 is 0.35 to 0.64; 0.1 to 0.5 wt.% manganese compound as MnO2; 0 to 1.2 wt.% cerium oxide as CeO2; and 2 to 10 ppm selenium, and 0 to 20 ppm cobalt as cobalt oxide. The coloured glass has the following spectral properties at 4.0 mm. thickness: 65 to 78% light transmittance using Illuminant A (LTA) and using Illuminant C has a dominant wavelength of 493 to 577 nanometers with an excitation purity up to 7%. The infrared transmittance is 22-51% and the ultraviolet transmittance is 35-62%.
Patent GB-2409006-A (GB)
Title: Turbine rotor blade with gutter to promote tip sealing
Inventor: GOODMAN PETER JEFFREY
IPC: B63H1/26
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: The blade comprises a gutter 40, which may be defined by a peripheral wall 42, and which is wider than the aerofoil adjacent the trailing edge 36 of the blade and at least part of which is offset in relation to the blade pressure surface 30. The gutter 40 may overhang the pressure surface, particularly adjacent the trailing edge 36. Details concerning the dimensions and extent of the gutter are disclosed.
Patent GB-2409987-A (GB)
Title: Yoga balance trainer
Inventor: LIN DANNY YI-HUNG
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2004-01-17
Abstract: A yoga balance trainer includes a main frame 10 and a seat assembly 20. The main frame 10 includes opposite bottom and top boards 11, 12, and a spring unit 13 connected between the bottom and top boards 11, 12 so as to permit movement of the top board 12 relative to the bottom board 11. The seat assembly 20 includes a supporting leg frame 21 secured to the top board 12, and a seat 22 secured to the supporting leg frame 21. When the user sits on the seat assembly 20 and moves to and fro, the top board 12 moves relative to the bottom board 11.
Patent GB-2393885-A (GB)
Title: Methods of addressing and signalling a plurality of subscriber units in a single slot
Inventor: LOGALBO ROBERT D
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: In a system having at least a first slot (104) and a first header (106), at least one field is provided in the first header (106). The first slot (104) is configured into at least a first segment and a second segment or into at least a signaling communications path comprising a plurality of messages, based on a value associated with at least a portion of the at last one field associated with the first header. The first segment/message is address to a first subscriber unit and the second segment/message is addressed to a second subscriber unit.
Patent GB-2407097-A (GB)
Title: Dishwasher anti-corrosion composition
Inventor: HAHN KARLHEINZ ULRICH GERHARD
IPC: C11D3/02
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A water-soluble glass composition comprising up to 40 mole % zinc oxide and up to 40 mole% bismuth oxide, from 10-75 mole% P2O5 and 5-50 mole% alkali metal oxide. The composition may further comprise of 0.3-3 mole% oxide of gallium, aluminium or boron. The composition is suitable for inhibition of corrosion of glassware in an automatic dishwashing machine.
Patent GB-2412014-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush driven by magnets
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: A61C17/26
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: A variable output motor, driven by opposed magnetic forces, includes a switch providing speed control by axially moving the rotor. The magnets 3 positioned on the central rotor are angled so that one edge is closer to the surrounding cylindrical magnet 2. Drive for the toothbrush is transferred through axle 20 and gearing to three rotating brush heads.
Patent GB-2412343-A (GB)
Title: Surgical or scalpel blade and holder
Inventor: SULLMAN RUSSELL KHAN-SULLMAN
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: A surgical blade 24 and holder 25, where the surgical blade comprises a tip end 2, a rear end 3, a cutting edge or surface (fig 2(A), 4), a slot or keyhole 5 to allow attachment of the surgical blade 24 to a known scalpel handle and blade holder engaging means for engaging a blade holder, such as an additional aperture(s) 22 situated in the surgical blade 24 between the tip end 2 and the slot or keyhole 5. The blade holder 25 further comprises means, that incorporate features complementing the blade holder engaging means; thus enabling the blade holder 25 to grip and hold the surgical blade 24, and resist the displacing forces of the blade to handle attachment and detachment process. Further embodiments of a blade holder include; means for holding a blade portion gripped between gripping elements that form part of a scissors-like or tweezers-like blade holder.
Patent GB-2414976-A (GB)
Title: Towing device adapted to stabilise a towed body
Inventor: AXFORD NIGEL
IPC: B63G8/42
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: An apparatus for towing behind an underwater vehicle has a body (1) and a yoke (3) pivotally connected to the body at a pivot point (5) and having a tether point (4, Fig 2) remote from the pivot point (5) by which the apparatus us towed. The yoke (3) has wings (8) which generate a resultant force on the body (1) when the apparatus is towed. By varying the orientation of the yoke (3) relative to the body (1), the magnitude of the resultant force may be varied. The resultant force tends to reduce the displacement of the tether (4) relative to the pivot point (5) in at least one plane, thereby generating a force to counter the buoyancy of the apparatus, and so stabilise the apparatus when it is being towed.
Patent GB-2404006-A (GB)
Title: Extendable cable light and storage reel
Inventor: KING JOHN
IPC: F21S4/00
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: An illumination system 2 comprises a cable or rope light 6. The cable is connected at one end to a housing, preferably a drum 4. The cable is movable relative to the housing between a storage condition and an 'in use' condition. When in use, a part of the cable is extended from the housing. The housing preferably has a control panel 20 including buttons 22 to allow the user to select modes of operation such as flashing sequences and dimming. The housing may also be provided with a power source 18, such as batteries or a solar panel. The housing is preferably made from rubber. A hook or loop 26 may be provided at the free end of the cable for attachment and ease of handling. The system has application underwater, in minefields and for marking helicopter landing pads.
Patent GB-2410504-A (GB)
Title: Metallic coated ornamental plastics article
Inventor: KAWAKAMI ATSUSHI
IPC: C23C30/00
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: An ornamental article provided with a substrate made chiefly of a plastic material having excellent aesthetic appearance and durability, a manufacturing method with which the ornamental article can be made, and a timepiece equipped with the ornamental article. The ornamental article 1 has: a substrate 2 made chiefly of a plastic material; a first film 3 provided on the substrate is made of a material containing at least one substance selected from the group consisting of Cr, Ti, compounds of Cr, and compounds of Ti; a second film is provided adjacent to the surface of the first film on the opposite side of the first film that faces the substrate. The second film is made of a material containing at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ag and Al. It is preferred that the first film is made of a material containing at least one substance selected from the group consisting of Cr, Ti oxide, and Cr oxide. It is also preferred that the sum of the average thicknesses of the first film 3 and second film 4 be from 0.02 to 2.5 micrometers.
Patent GB-2410993-A (GB)
Title: Drive device
Inventor: BIESTER KLAUS
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 2003-09-01
Abstract: A drive device (1) serves for adjusting an operating element (2) for a valve, a throttle, a blow-out preventor or the like, in particular in the field of gas and oil production, the operating element (2) being actively connected to at least one driving motor (4) via a drive train (3), and at least one transmission changing unit (5) being arranged in the drive train (3) for converting a revolution of the driving motor (4) into a revolution of the operating element (2) and/or a revolution/linear motion converter being arranged for converting the revolution of the driving motor (4) into a linear motion of the operating element (2). In order to also have a very compact design in case of a high possible performance and to simultaneously permit a good thermal distribution within the drive device, so that separate cooling devices for carrying off the generated lost heat are superfluous, the drive train (3) comprises at least one essentially disk- or wheel-shaped revolution introducing device which is actively connected with at least two drive shafts driven by separate driving motors.
Patent GB-2425824-A (GB)
Title: Liquid carbon dioxide storage on the ocean floor
Inventor: STEWART-JONES GUILLAUME
IPC: F17C3/00
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: Disclosed is the storage of liquid carbon dioxide in containers on the ocean floor. The containers may be made of a flexible and robust plastics material, may be of significant volume, and may withstand chemical contact with liquid carbon dioxide and various catalysts. The containers may be anchored to the ocean floor. The apparatus may incorporate a network of pipelines between storage devices, and to and from land, pumps, and a maintenance robot. The apparatus may include a sonar monitoring system gauging container size under any expansion or contraction.
Patent GB-2431560-A (GB)
Title: A method of preparing a food product comprising contacting arabinoxylan with an arabinoxylan arabinofuranohydrolase
Inventor: SOERENSEN JENS FRIS K
IPC: A23L13/00
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: A method of preparing a food product comprises contacting contacting arabinoxylan (AX) with an arabinoxylan arabinofuranohydrolase (AXH) and admixing AX with an additional food ingredient to form the said food product. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a feed product, a method of preparing bioethanol, a method of modifying agro-waste and a method of producing paper all comprising contacting AX with an AXH. Use of AXH in the preparation of food and feed products, use of AXH in bioethanol production, the modification of agro-waste and in the preparation of paper is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2416082-A (GB)
Title: Means for guiding a person along a route that has already been covered
Inventor: MEYER JOERG-UWE
IPC: H04B1/034
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed for enabling a person to trace back a route that has already been covered. The device includes a portable ejector unit (2,Fig.1) in which a container 14 accommodates a plurality of transponders 7 and an ejector mechanism 10. The ejector mechanism 10 is actuated by a control unit 6 in order to eject a transponder 7 from the container 14, whereby the control unit 6 is initialised in such a way to actuate the ejector mechanism 10 after a preset time or distance. A portable transmitter-receiver device 8 is designed to detect at least one of the ejected transponders 7 and generate a signal representative of the direction of this transponder 7. A portable display device 4 receives the directional signal from the transmitter-receiver device 8 and provides a visual and/or acoustic indication of the direction to the ejected transponder. The transmitter-receiver device 8 may be arranged to detect the nearest transponder 7 and to generate a signal representative of the direction to this transponder 7. The device may further comprise a navigation system for satellite assisted position determination. The device is particularly suited for use by a firefighter to enable them to trace back a route through an unknown terrain or an environment with severe visual hindrance.
Patent GB-2413954-A (GB)
Title: Seat with tilt adjustable backrest and squab and tilt limiters
Inventor: SCHMITZ JOHANN BURKHARD
IPC: A47C1/03
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A seat has a separate backrest and squab. Both the squab and the backrest are independently movable, the squab moving to a second, forward, tilted position and the backrest to a second rearward tilted position. Forward and rearward tilt limiters (630 and 632) are provided to restrict the movement of the squab and backrest. Forward and rearward actuators are provided and act to move the squab and backrest. The position of each of the tilt actuators (662 and 664) is indicative of the setting of the actuators. A spring biased linkage means connects the actuator means to the tilt means.