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Patent GB-2392410-A (GB)
Title: Moulding apparatus
Inventor: WALLER MARTIN
IPC: D21J7/00
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: A moulding apparatus has a series of banks of moulds (20) which are indexed stepwise past a spraying head (26) after discharge of the moulded articles, to clean the moulds. The spraying head (26) is in the form of a tube (30) having spray apertures (32) for each mould. The tube (30) is pivoted back and forth as the fluid is sprayed, in order to produce a non-constant distribution of fluid to the moulds to clean the moulds (20) more thoroughly. A control means operates valve (36) to ensure that the flow of fluid is synchronised with the pivoting of the pipe (30).
Patent GB-2379922-A (GB)
Title: Optical disc case
Inventor: UCHIDA HIROMICHI
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: An optical disc case includes a disc support 7 having a wall 8 for contacting the edge of the disc, lock members 9 for preventing upward movement of the disc and stoppers 11 for preventing forward movement of the disc. With the case open, the support 7 extends in an upwardly tilted state to hold the disc in an oblique position. Alternatively, Fig. 18, the disc holder 38 may be pivotably attached to a base member 36 so that on pushing a stem 38a of the holder 38, the holder is released from lock members 39 and is rocked to an upwardly tilted state. Further, the disc holder may be slidable in the case.
Patent GB-2381282-A (GB)
Title: Gun brake
Inventor: PARROTT ROBERT A
IPC: E21B40/00
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: A gun brake system (1) for slowing the descent of a gun (5) within a well includes a snug fitting restriction (40) having a number of fluid channels (45). A valve (30) maintains a constant volume within the device so that if the gun (5) drops, fluid is forced quickly between the channels (45) thus slowing the descent of the gun (5). In a separate embodiment, the gun brake (25, fig 3) includes a switch (70, fig 3), an actuation mechanism (100, fig 3), a braking mechanism (130, fig 3) and a release mechanism (150, fig 3). In operation, the switch (70, fig 3) senses downward motion of the gun, or a threshold velocity of the tool string to which it is attached and activates. Upon activation, energy is supplied to the actuation mechanism (100, fig 3) that in turn energises the braking mechanism (130, fig 3) and the braking mechanism (130, fig 3) engages the inner surface of the casing to slow and stop the gun.
Patent GB-2379769-A (GB)
Title: System and method for managing storage resources in a clustered computing environment
Inventor: TAWIL AHMAD H
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2001-03-07
Abstract: A system and method for managing storage resources in a clustered computing environment. The method includes issuing a SCSI persistent reserve out command to reserve storage for a first node in response to receive a SCSI reservation command. The reservation may be released by issuing a SCSI reserve out command with a service action of clear. The system includes a resource management engine able to convert a SCSI reset command into a storage resource release command.
Patent GB-2380270-A (GB)
Title: Method for enhanced split injection in internal combustion engines
Inventor: GROSMOUGIN ANNE-LISE
IPC: F02D41/08
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A method of controlling fuel delivery in an internal combustion engine (10) includes enabling split injection status without subjection to a temperature comparison while the engine (12) operates in the start mode, and enabling split injection status without subjection to a time limit while the engine (12) operates in the idle normal mode, but with subjection to the temperature comparison in the idle normal mode. In the method, a temperature threshold is established, an engine (12) operating temperature is monitored, the engine (12) operating temperature is compared to the temperature threshold. Further, the engine (12) is operated in the start mode, and at that time, the split injection status is enabled without subjection to the temperature comparison. Thereafter, the engine (12) is operated in the idle normal mode, and at that time, the split injection status is enabled without subjection to a time limit while the engine (12) operates in the idle normal mode and the engine (12) operating temperature falls below the temperature threshold to enhance cold temperature operation. Otherwise, when the operating temperature exceeds the temperature threshold during idle normal mode, the split injection status is disabled.
Patent GB-2397587-A (GB)
Title: Tent structure with scissors-type linkage
Inventor: TSAI TONY
IPC: E04H15/50
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A tent structure comprises four support posts (1), four scissor-like linking rod sets (2), four retractable rod sets (3) and a connector (4), where the scissor-like rods are secured between the posts, each post having a fixture (11) with a sleeve at the top and a sliding sleeve (14) with a support rod (16) lower down, one end of each retractable rod being attached to the connector and, in an expanded condition, the other end is located in the fixture sleeve and is supported by the support rod. Preferably each retractable rod set includes two elastic rod members (31, 32) joinable by a glove (33).
Patent GB-2386850-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing an axle pinion gear
Inventor: HUANG HSIN-HONG
IPC: B21K1/30
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an axle pinion gear (24) comprises: furnishing a forging; ```rough machining the forging to provide a shaft; ```hobbing a gear (26) at a first end of the shaft; ```heat-treating the shaft; and ```hardturning at least two journals (32, 34) and a polygonal length (30) on the shaft, wherein the shaft is not ground and the concentricity between the journals and the polygonal length is at least .001 inches (0.0254 mm).
Patent GB-2381135-A (GB)
Title: Electrical tractor-trailer connector with an electrical connection sensor
Inventor: BURE RUDOLF ARTHUR
IPC: B60D1/64
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A vehicle trailer male electrical connector 10, especially for use with a vehicle tracking or data logging system and which having an array of connector pins 11-17 for interconnecting electrical power between a vehicle trailer and tractor unit, and which includes an electrical switch 43 in an open or closed condition, and which is changed to the other of said open and closed conditions by engagement with a female connector on a tractor unit. The switch 43 is operated by one of said connector pins 11-17 which is axially displaceable on contact with the female connector.
Patent GB-2407210-A (GB)
Title: Time delay beamformer and method of time delay beamforming
Inventor: RICHARDSON PETER GRAHAM
IPC: G01S13/524
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: A time delay beamformer 400 comprises input channels 402, which have associated samplers 410 arranged to sample inputs signal carried upon the input channels. The samplers sample the input channels at a number of points in time to produce a number of sampled signals. An adaptive processor 404 receives each of the input signals and each of the sampled signals, and generates processed signals therefrom. Time delay devices 406 introduce a steering time delay to the processed signals and a summer 408 generates a beamformed output signal from the delayed processed signals.
Patent GB-2384469-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning device for track apparatus
Inventor: KAHLE GLENN W
IPC: B62D55/04
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A tensioning device is provided for maintaining the tension on a continuous flexible track of a track apparatus. The track apparatus includes a frame and an idler assembly which movably supports an idler axle and idler wheel with respect to the frame. The tensioning device includes (a) a main-cylinder (142) and main piston (139) extending between the frame and the idler assembly, (b) a primary low-pressure dampening structure (184), and (c) a secondary high-pressure dampening structures (190), such dampening structures exerting progressive force on the idler assembly to urge the idler wheel toward the non-deflected position.
Patent GB-2386040-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetically-coupled bus system
Inventor: THOMAS SIMON
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism for supporting high digital bandwidth in a multi-drop bus system. a first device of the system is electrically coupled to a bus. Multiple receiving devices are coupled to the bus through associated electromagnetic couplers having coupling coefficients in a specified range. the geometries of the electromagnetic couplers are selected to reduce variations in the coupling coefficients with changes in the relative positions of the coupler components.
Patent GB-2395023-A (GB)
Title: Holographic data storage and retrieval apparatus using two reference beams
Inventor: KIM KUN YUL
IPC: G01B9/021
Filed: 2003-06-16
Abstract: A method of storing a sequence of digital page data on a continuous and linearly moving holographic medium, includes splitting 210 a coherent monochromatic beam into a reference beam (R) and a signal beam (S). The signal beam is then sequentially modulated with the digital page data, possibly by means of a spatial light modulator (SLM) 220, to generate a modulated signal beam (SM). The reference beam is transformed into a first reference and second complex reference beams (R1, R2), possibly by means of diffusers 236, 238. The moderated signal beam is then converged with the first and second complex reference beams on the holographic medium 240 to generate a sequence of first and second interference patterns to be sequentially stored in the holographic medium 240. A shift selectivity of the first complex reference beam is larger than that of the second complex reference beam, so that interference patterns are used as servo patterns to sequentially determine where the first inference patterns have been stored. The shift selectivity of the first and second complex reference beams is a minimum movement of the holographic medium, which causes little correlation between every two neighbouring first and second interference patterns. The beam source may be in the form of a laser (200).
Patent GB-2396265-A (GB)
Title: High isolation RF switch and modulator for automotive radio / audio system
Inventor: KENNEDY JOHN F
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A unit 20 comprising an RF modulator and an antenna lead switch is used for coupling audio signals into an automotive audio system via its radio tuner. It is thus possible to connect accessories such as CD disk changer to car radio that does not have an auxiliary input. It is important to provide high isolation between the antenna connection and the local modulator, to prevent interference with, and radiation of, the local RE signal. Modulator / switch unit 20 includes an RE modulator 15 and a switching circuit symbolised by relays 21, 22 and 24, and resonant isolator 23. Resonant isolator circuit 23 (detail, fig.5) counteracts RE leakage across relay 21 and allows extremely high isolation (fig.7) between the reception antenna and both the modulator and the antenna input of the car audio system, whereby interference and RF emissions are greatly reduced.
Patent GB-2408197-A (GB)
Title: A case for a nail technician's brush
Inventor: CONWAY SHARON DENISE
IPC: A46B17/04
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A case, to contain a nail technician's brush, is of a tubular shape. It comprises two sections which slide together and are fastened by a clip 1. The brush is held in position in the case by a foam clip. Both the case and the foam is made of a plastic which is resistant to the effects of the liquid monomer chemical which is used in the manufacture of artificial nails.
Patent GB-2408643-A (GB)
Title: Double conversion tuner with tuneable bandpass filters
Inventor: COWLEY NICK
IPC: H03D7/16
Filed: 2003-11-27
Abstract: A tuner, suitable for use in a digital terrestrial television or radio receiver, has a signal input 2 connected to a first filter 3, a first frequency changer 8 arranged to up-convert the filtered input signal to a high intermediate frequency, a second filter 9 arranged to pass an up-converted signal at high IF and suppress its image frequency, and a second frequency shifter 12 arranged to down-convert the filtered high IF signal to a predefined output frequency. The first filter 3 is tuneable so as to have minimum insertion loss at the desired channel. Filter 3 may be continuously variable, or may comprise a number of discrete filters having contiguous pass-bands. The second filter 9 may have a variable bandwidth or centre frequency. The filters may be aligned in production by measuring the pass-band characteristics and applying an appropriate control (stored in software). Alternatively, a calibration routine, which might use slave oscillator, may be run at power up. It is thus possible to offer a tuner with improved performance to both near and far out interfering channels, and highly suited to integration as a 'single-chip' tuner.
Patent GB-2410324-A (GB)
Title: Gas fire with reflective means
Inventor: BYRNE WILLIAM ANTHONY
IPC: F24B1/00
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A heating apparatus comprises a burner means 34 which produces visible flames 42, reflective means 28 positioned behind the flames 42 and partially reflective and partially transparent means 26 positioned in front of the flames 42. The reflective means behind the flames 42 may be curved in only one plane such that it is concave and has a constant cross section which lies on the surface of a circle. The partially reflective and partially transparent means 26 positioned in front of the flames 42 may be a planar glass sheet with the front surface of the sheet treated to reduce its reflectivity. The apparatus may further comprise a decorative bed 30a,30b,38, so arranged that the flames 42 from the burner 34 are produced without impinging on the decorative bed 30a,30b,38 and the combustion of fuel in unhindered by the decorative bed 30a,30b,38. A housing 14 of the apparatus may be provided with an exhaust aperture 36. There may be provided a means 46 for altering the colour of the flames produced by the burner means.
Patent GB-2395026-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for fluid transportation
Inventor: DOIG MARTIN JOHN GARDNER
IPC: E03F3/04
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: Apparatus used for the transport of fluids, the apparatus being suitable for use in oil-well production pipelines and pipelines and pipelines connectors used in oil fields or other applications where fluid contains a solid or where a solid is readily precipitated from the fluid. The apparatus comprises a conduit (10) provided with at least one circumferentially discontinuous profiled turbulence inducing means (20) formed around an inner diameter surface of the conduit. The turbulence inducing means may be formed integrally with the inner diameter surface of the conduit. The invention creates turbulent flow thereby preventing the build up of blockages in the conduit which can occur if solid masses form in the conduit.
Patent GB-2411577-A (GB)
Title: Coffee and water dispenser
Inventor: CHANG KUEI TANG
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A coffee and water dispenser, used to provide both hot and cold drinking water and coffee is disclosed. The coffee and water dispenser has a water dispenser (1) and a brewer (2) attached to the water dispenser (1). The water dispenser (1) has a main body (11) that has a water dispensing region (13) and a receiving space (16). The brewer (2) is pivotally installed in the receiving space (16) and connected to a hot water dispensing path (15) of the water dispenser (1). The brewer can also be used to make tea.
Patent GB-2400696-A (GB)
Title: Radial force distributions in rock bit design
Inventor: CENTALA PRABHAKARAN K
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A method for designing a drill bit in an earth formation, including defining parameters for a simulation of the drill bit drilling in earth formation, where the parameters comprise at least bit design parameters; executing the defined simulation; obtaining radial forces resulting from the executing of the defined simulation; applying a criterion to the obtained radial forces; and adjusting one of the at least bit design parameters in response to the applying of the criteria.
Patent GB-2398008-A (GB)
Title: Bactericide for MRSA
Inventor: KOYAMA SHINJI
IPC: A01N63/10
Filed: 2002-10-02
Abstract: A bactericide for MRSA, characterized in that it comprises a product prepared by pulverizing a shell having a crystalline structure of a calcite type of calcium carbonate. The bactericide allows a wide variety of articles to be sterilized by the use of one type of bactericide, which leads to simplification of the management of chemicals for use in sterilization and the learning of methods for using them and thus to saving in work.
Patent GB-2404018-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre temperature sensor for electrical machine components
Inventor: KAMINSKI CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A sensor 10 measures temperature in stationary components such as an armature bar 18 of electrical machines such as motors using fiber optics. An optical fiber 16 is embedded in a non-metallic ribbon or tape 14. Notches (Fig.1, 20) are cut in the ribbon to effect bends that accommodate a shape of a stationary component. The ribbon and optical fiber are attached to the stationary component. A series of laser pulses can be injected from at least one end of the optical fiber, and the stationary component temperature can be monitored by interrogation of reflections from the series of laser pulses. The optical fibre may be embedded in the ribbon in a sinusoidal configuration.
Patent GB-2416807-A (GB)
Title: Folding fan with clamp mounting
Inventor: FRANKLING SARAH MARIE
IPC: B62B9/26
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: A fan device 1 is designed for attaching to a carrier such as a pram, pushchair, buggy, stroller or wheelchair, the fan device 1 comprising a fan 2 and a clamp 6 each attached to a support arm 5, the clamp 6 being releasably attachable to a support member of the carrier, and the clamp 6 being attached to the arm 5 by way of a swivel joint 9. The clamp 6 may comprise two U-shaped clamp members which from a tubular body to grip the support member, the clamp members being tightened by way of a screw 7. The swivel joint 9 may be a ball-and-socket joint and may allow the support arm 5 to be folded so as to be positioned against a portion of the carrier. A power cable for the fan 2 may run through the support arm 5.
Patent GB-2414568-A (GB)
Title: Security for objects in a process plant configuration system
Inventor: JUNDT LARRY OSCAR
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A configuration system uses process plant items that may represent, or be capable of representing, entities in a process plant to assist in configuring, organising, and changing the control and display activities within the process plant. Access to the items may be controlled by associating access control data with the items. The configuration system may also use objects that represent, or may be capable of representing, one or more steps to be performed by entities in the process plant. Access to these objects is controlled by associating access control data with the objects. The access control data may indicate whether users, or certain users, may be able to view or modify all or some data associated with the process plant items or the objects. The process plant items may comprise module class objects 52 which may be capable of generically representing process entities of the process plant, or module objects 53, 54, 55, 56 which may be capable of specifically representing process entities of the process plant.
Patent GB-2417239-A (GB)
Title: Preventing the theft of liquids from tanks
Inventor: MILLARD PAUL
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: Existing devices for preventing theft of fuel from tanks rely on the principle of placing an obstruction inside a pipe leading to the tank so as to prevent insertion of a siphon tube. A problem is that these obstructions cannot be used in lorry fuel tanks where the inlet to the tank is a simple hole provided with a lip for retaining a removable fuel-cap; without any tube or only a short tube leading from the opening to the main body of the tank. The problem is solved using a device that is designed to attach to the aforementioned lip at the tank inlet. The device includes a substitute lip 3 onto which the fuel-cap can fit and has a cylindrical barrel 10 which receives a pump nozzle during refuelling. This barrel has a perforated tube 11, wherein the apertures are sufficiently large to allow free flow of fuel but sufficiently small to prevent passage of a siphon tube. Screws 20 can serve to clamp the tank-inlet lip 3 firmly between annular flanges 12 and 18, to hold the anti-theft assembly permanently onto the tank.
Patent GB-2421541-A (GB)
Title: A locking mechanism and parts therefor
Inventor: MOORE STEPHEN
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A bar 14 for an espagnolette locking mechanism and an espagnolette assembly including the bar 14. The bar 14 comprises a pin or spigot 16 for engaging a keep, and a security device 18 for preventing rotation about the engagement means 16. Improved security is thereby provided. A vent comprising a sash, a fixed frame, and a espagnolette assembly.
Patent GB-2407782-A (GB)
Title: A band screen assembly
Inventor: HAWES STEPHEN NIEL
IPC: B01D33/333
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: A screening panel (1) and a band screen assembly for use in water and waste treatment plants for removing solid material from a flowing liquid by means of a plurality of screening panels. Each screening panel (1) is moulded from a plastics material, is provided with a plurality of holes and incorporates a projecting lifting means (2), which is incorporated into the moulding, for lifting solid material from the flowing liquid. The band screen assembly comprises a continuous endless belt that is mounted for movement around a closed path. The belt includes a succession of screening panels (1) together forming a band screen. The screen includes projections at the edges of the screen for transmitting the required drive to the screen as it moves around the closed path.
Patent GB-2409463-A (GB)
Title: Method for making grease
Inventor: WARD CARL E
IPC: C10M123/04
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A method for making a grease comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>a) reacting an alkylamine, alkenylamine, an alkylenediamine, polyoxyalkylenediamine, or cycloalylenediamine; a cycloakylamine; and an aryl-containing diisocyanate or alkyldiisocyanate in lubricant base oil; and <LI>b) recovering the grease. </SL> The lubricant base oil may be Fischer-Tropsch derived. The grease may be present in the lubricant base in an amount of 0.5 to 25 weight %.
Patent GB-2425647-A (GB)
Title: Transition-metal doped fiber amplifier
Inventor: HUANG SHENG-LUNG
IPC: H01S3/067
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: An optical amplifier includes an optical fiber having a core doped with transition metal ions, and at least one glass cladding enclosing the core. By using the fiber, the optical amplifier of the invention has a gain bandwidth of more than 300 nm including 1300-1600 nm band in low-loss optical communication.