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Patent GB-2404178-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for mounting a rave or a bin hoist to a frame on a refuse collection vehicle
Inventor: TKOCZ T DAVID
IPC: B60P1/48
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A frame 24 on a refuse collection vehicle (RCV) 10 is provided with a vertical array of holes 30. The holes are grouped in sets 32 of (N-1) disposed at regular intervals along the height of the frame. The holes in each set are on an X millimetre pitch. A rave 22 is provided with a set of N regularly spaced holes 42 on a Y millimetre pitch, where (N-1)Y = (N-2)X. In accordance with the Vernier principle, the rave 22 can be secured to the frame 24 in (X-Y) millimetre intervals, by aligning a hole 42 on the rave with one of the holes 30 on the frame, and inserting a bolt though the aligned holes 54. An adapter plate 44a, 44b is provided for mounting a bin hoist to the frame 24. The adapter plate may also be provided with sets 48 of holes 46, such that the adapter plate can be secured to the frame 24 in accordance with the Vernier principle. By providing such a rave 22 and adapter plate 44a, 44b, a variety of different bin hoists may be secured to the frame 24 in a simple and flexible manner.
Patent GB-2405557-A (GB)
Title: Service identification data relating services at a given frequency to services and identifying their media format
Inventor: VERMOLA LARRI
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: Plural service providers each provide services to one or more multicast service systems, which forward service sets formed by bundling received services to a respective multicast operator (Figure 1). The service sets are then multicast in IP datacasting bursts, and can be received by a mobile terminal 20. Each service comprises one or more service components, which have different media formats, e.g. audio, video, game, software, chat, offline web page, etc. The service components comprise content data and service identification data. A service set schedule giving timing information relating to the transmission of the IP datacasting burst and the transmission frequency is created. An IP burst begins with ESG data. The service set schedule may be part of the ESG data or it may be transmitted separately. The mobile terminal 20 can use the timing information to tune to the appropriate channel at the appropriate time to receive and then to decode service identification data relating to a required service, and subsequently obtain required service components thereof. The service components are stored in portions 28-30 of the memory. Service selection is enabled by a user interface 23.
Patent GB-2395359-A (GB)
Title: Silicon-rich low thermal budget silicon nitride for integrated circuits
Inventor: CARROLL MICHAEL S
IPC: H01L21/318
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: A low-thermal budget, silicon-rich silicon nitride film may include a concentration of hydrogen in Si-H bonds being at least 1.5 times as great as a concentration of hydrogen in N-H bonds. The silicon nitride film suppresses boron diffusion in boron-doped devices when such devices are processed using high-temperature processing operations that conventionally urge boron diffusion. The low-thermal budget, silicon-rich silicon nitride film may be used to form spacers 123, 135 CMOS devices, it may be used as part of a dielectric stack to prevent shorting in tightly packed SRAM arrays, and it may be used in BiCMOS processing to form a base nitride layer 113 and/or nitride spacers isolating the base from the emitter. Furthermore the low-thermal budget, silicon-rich silicon nitride film may remain covering the CMOS structure while bipolar devices are being formed, as it suppresses the boron diffusion that results in boron penetration and boron-doped poly depletion.
Patent GB-2389369-A (GB)
Title: Starch-containing lubricant systems for oil field applications
Inventor: FANTA GEORGE F
IPC: C10M173/02
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: Lubricating additives for drilling fluids are prepared from semi-solid highly viscous and/or high molecular weight lubricants, such as polyalkylenes (e.g., polybutene), by steam jet cooking a mixture of starch, water, and the lubricant in order to uniformly suspend micrometer-sized lubricant droplets in an aqueous starch matrix. These additives avoid the need for toxic emulsifiers, surfactants, or short-chain hydrocarbon solvents for dispersing the lubricants. They impart lubricity to drilling fluids (muds) and also inhibit fluid loss in geological formations by enhancing the filtration control properties of the fluid.
Patent GB-2407765-A (GB)
Title: Mat with separate tray for collecting dirt
Inventor: CUTHBERTSON ALEC
IPC: A47L23/26
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A mat comprises a tray 3 having a base 5. A panel 19 is located on the tray and provides a support surface upon which a person may stand. The panel 19 is provided with means such as bristles (41, figure 3) for removing dirt and the like from the footwear of the person. The panel 19 defines a passageway from the support surface to the base whereby removed dirt may be received. The base 5 may include ribs 9 on which, together with step platforms 11 adjacent the tray walls 13, the panel rests in use. The passageway may comprise a plurality of openings (29, figure 1) extending through the panel 19.
Patent GB-2409409-A (GB)
Title: A dust protection door
Inventor: HICKEY STEPHEN
IPC: E06B9/24
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A dust protection door comprises a flexible panel which may be temporarily fixed to an existing door surround and which has an openable panel which is sealable with releasable fastenings. The device is affixed to the door surround with adhesive tape, while the central openable panel has zips or zippers down the two opposite long edges. The lowermost short edge of the panel is fitted with hook and loop tape to maintain a seal near the floor. The panel, when released and unzipped, may be rolled and supported at the top of the doorway by fabric tabs. The device may be constructed from fabric or plastic material.
Patent GB-2409751-A (GB)
Title: Coin receiver and coin separation module
Inventor: YANG WEN-FU
IPC: G07D3/00
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: Modular coin receiving and separation apparatus comprises a coin receiver module 1 having a coin insertion slot 11, a coin return 112 and a passage 121 which leads to a coin separation module 2 which is detachably connected to the module 1. The coin separation module 2 includes a coin sensor and a baffle 261 which can move to guide coins passing through a first coin separation passage 23 into a second coin separation passage 27. The coin separation module 2 can be readily detached from the receiver module 1 for maintenance or repair.
Patent GB-2393173-A (GB)
Title: Method for the preservation of whole fruits and fresh-cut salads and flowers
Inventor: LIDSTER PERRY
IPC: A23B7/152
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: This invention relates to a novel method for the storage and transport of fresh fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel method to prolong the postharvest life of such horticultural produce that is packaged in a modified atmosphere by the inclusion of a small amount of nitric oxide gas into the package.
Patent GB-2398326-A (GB)
Title: Mono-diameter wellbore casing
Inventor: KENDZIORA LARRY
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A method and system for creating a monodiameter wellbore casing, whereby a tubular liner (210) is radially expanded into contact with a tubular casing (115) by a method of pressurizing a portion of the tubular liner (210) below a first expansion cone (805) and extruding the liner off the first expansion cone (805). The overlap between the liner and casing is then expanded and the portion of the tubular that does not overlap the casing is expanded using a second expansion cone.
Patent GB-2413906-A (GB)
Title: Radio volume control system
Inventor: DALE KEVIN
IPC: H04H60/13
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for adjusting the audio volume of a radio receiver. The gain of an amplifier is adjusted according to additional data received with the radio signal, so that the output volume level of a channel can be automatically adjusted. The receiver may be a Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) receiver, or an analogue radio equipped with Radio Data System (RDS) decoding. The gain may be adjusted in accordance with stored user preferences for different programme types. These may be identified by RDS 'PTY' codes.
Patent GB-2401841-A (GB)
Title: Load handling machine with oscillatable axle
Inventor: JOWETT PETER
IPC: B66F9/065
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A load handling machine (10, Fig 1) having a chassis (11) including a pair of frame members (24, 25, 30, 31) each including a generally upright plate-like part eg 25, which frame members extend generally parallel in a generally longitudinal direction of the machine and defining between them a space, the frame members being rigid over the chassis length and at one longitudinal end of the chassis (11), each being shaped to provide a recess eg 38 below upper surfaces of the frame members in which recess at least a portion of an axle 16 is accommodated, there being a transverse axle mounting member 38 extending between the frame members in the region of the recess, substantially to close the space between the frame members and to provide a first axle mounting part which receives a first trunnion 41 which projects along a generally longitudinal axis (A) which is located between the upper and lower surfaces of the frame members and there being an end closure 46 which extends between the frame members substantially to close the space between the frame members the end closure 46 including a depending part which provides a second axle mounting part 45 which receives a second trunnion 42 the mounting parts together providing an axle mounting which is fixed relative to the remainder of the machine (10) which permits the axle 16, to oscillate about the generally longitudinal axis, (A) but which does not permit translational movement of the axle 16 relative to the chassis (11) and the axle 16 carrying a pair of ground engaging wheels 19 each of which is rotatable about a transverse axle axis.
Patent GB-2402328-A (GB)
Title: Tissue box holder
Inventor: POLLACK RONALD M
IPC: A47K10/18
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A tissue box holder 10 includes a frame composed of a generally planar base 24 and a normally upstanding sidewall attached to, and surrounding, the base within which a tissue box can be seated. A gripping device is provided for gripping the tissue box and comprises saw-tooth shaped gripping ribs 20,22. At least one portion 18 of the sidewall is hingedly coupled to the planar base for movement between, an open position, in which the at least one portion is pivoted away from adjacent portions of the sidewall of the frame and a closed position, in which the at least one portion is pivoted to an upright position abutting the adjacent portions of the upstanding sidewall of the frame. The holder can be mounted to a wall by means of screws 1 passing through slots 26.
Patent GB-2416590-A (GB)
Title: Level
Inventor: BHARAJ GURPREET SINGH
IPC: G01B5/24
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A device which can be attached to any surface using screws/screws and plugs to form a secure straight and level base to start work off. e.g When tiling,fitting kitchen units,bath installations etc etc... The device has a built in spirit level vial,clamping devices and variable height screw slots,so that the desired level can be achieved.
Patent GB-2417336-A (GB)
Title: Medical insurance discount calculation system
Inventor: MATISONN SHAUN
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: A data processing system for calculating a discount in a medical insurance plan comprises a premiums module adapted to access data regarding the amount of premiums paid by a policyholder of the medical insurance plan for a predetermined period. A claims module is adapted to access data regarding the amount of claims paid by the medical insurance plan to the policyholder for the predetermined period, the claims module being further adapted to access data to determine if there have been any claims submitted by a policyholder which have not yet been paid, and if so to apply a set of rules to each submitted claim which has not been paid to determine if it is likely to be paid, and if the claim is likely to be paid then adding the amount of the claim to the amount of claims already paid for the predetermined period. Finally, a discount module adapted to receive data from the premiums module and the claims module and to use the data to calculate a discount amount. The discount amount may also be affected by the level of a policyholder in an incentive scheme. For example, an increased discount may be awarded if a policyholder attends a fitness class or is a declared non-smoker.
Patent GB-2404709-A (GB)
Title: Rock bolt
Inventor: LUDWIG WOLFGANG
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A bonding anchor (1) or rock bolt comprises an anchor tube (2) and an inner tube (3) disposed within the anchor tube (2) for receiving a chemical composition (i.e. adhesive) (4) which can be ejected under pressure. The anchor tube (2) has a first end (5) with a drilling head (6) and a second end (7) to which a drilling implement can be coupled. The bonding anchor (1) further comprises a centring device which comprises a first centring element (11) and a second centring element (21), which hold the inner tube (3) in both radial and axial alignment in the anchor tube (2) by means of radial stop faces (17, 18) and axial stop faces (16, 26).
Patent GB-2417508-A (GB)
Title: Fastening device for fixing a stock rail in a set of railway points
Inventor: SCHWIEDE KARL-HEINRICH
IPC: E01B7/24
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: A fastening device (3) for a rail, particularly a stock rail, in a set of points with switch blades and stock rails of a similar height comprises a heatable elongate slide plate (5) for a point blade with a double-yoke support (13) bearing against the rail at an outer side thereof. A reinforced area (15) extending transversely to the plate longitudinal direction is formed in the region of a transition from the feet (14a, 14b) of yokes (14) of the support (13) to the slide plate (5) and is provided with a transverse bore for reception of a heating rod. The bore is close-ended with one larger diameter opening (16,17) or is open-ended with respective larger diameter openings.
Patent GB-2422321-A (GB)
Title: Ball game apparatus
Inventor: WESTAWAY FREDRICK HENRY
IPC: A63B67/02
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: An adjustable end board for use in a ball game comprises a vertical back wall and two vertical sidewalls. Preferably the sidewalls are of adjustable length, e.g. telescopic, and are attached to the back wall by hinges. The apparatus is placed on the ground such that the sidewalls and back wall define a playing area. The playing area may be increased or reduced in size by extending or retracting the sidewalls. In use, a jack ball is rolled into the playing area defined by the board. Players then attempt to knock the jack against the back wall using a set of golf balls and a putter.
Patent GB-2409526-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for measurement of the magnetic induction tensor using triaxial induction arrays
Inventor: KENNEDY DAVID W
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for recording the magnetic induction tensor induced in an earth formation (5). The apparatus comprises a magnetic induction device having at least three mutually orthogonal transmitter dipoles and at least three mutually orthogonal receiver dipoles that are cross coupled, and at least three mutually orthogonal receiver dipoles that are cross-coupled (35). The method comprises using the apparatus to sample the magnetic induction tensor components at a point.and take data samples at regularly spaced intervals using the magnetic intduction device by moving the triaxial logging unit so that each transmitter and receiver sequentially occupy the same point (37) and repeating these steps until each receiver array and transmitter array (35) have sequentially occupied all desired points, and combining the magnetic tensor components to form the magnetic induction tensor. These components are useful in inferring water saturation and useful in inferring water saturation and estimating hydrocarbon volumes in petroleum reservoirs.
Patent GB-2415583-A (GB)
Title: A frame including two error detection codes, one of the codes masking additional information such as a terminal identifier or Walsh code identifier
Inventor: YOU CHEOL WOO
IPC: H03M13/09
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: An initial error detection code is calculated for information which is to be transmitted in a frame across a wireless communication network using CDMA. The error detection code is then combined with one or more identifiers, such as a terminal identifier for the terminal which is to receive the frame or/and a Walsh code allocation (WCA) identifier, to produce a first error detection code. The frame contains the information, the first error detection code and a second error detection code which protects both the information and the first error detection code. This method allows additional information (i.e. the identifiers) to be implicitly transmitted, without adding overhead. Preferably the frame is transmitted on PDCCH control channel. The error detection codes may be generated using CRC. The combining operation may be performed using an Exclusive-OR operation, or by initialising CRC registers with identifier bits. The frame may also include tail bits.
Patent GB-2415359-A (GB)
Title: Produce slicer
Inventor: GRAZIANO JOSEPH M
IPC: B26D3/18
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A produce slicer 10 for slicing produce is disclosed. The produce slicer includes a frame (12) defining a cavity (16) having a central axis (22). A plurality of radial cutting blades (20) are disposed in the cavity, wherein each of the radial cutting blades are substantially contained by an imaginary plane, wherein the imaginary planes of the radial cutting blades extend radially outward from the central axis toward the frame. The produce slicer (10) further includes a plurality of ancillary cutting blades. (24) extending inward from the frame (12) and into the cavity (16). Each ancillary cutting blade intersects at least one of the radial cutting blades at a location between the frame and the central axis. The ancillary cutting blades may include a first series (50) of blades located substantially perpendicularly to a second series (52) of blades. The radial cutting blades may intersect the ancillary cutting blades at an oblique angle.
Patent GB-2434995-A (GB)
Title: Pogo stick
Inventor: GROSSMAN MARTIN
IPC: A63B25/08
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: A pogo stick 5 or like device comprises at least one illuminatable or illumination means 10a,10b. In a preferred embodiment the pogo stick comprises a frame 25 comprising a tubular member. The tubular member extends substantially longitudinally, and is located substantially co-axially with a central axis of the pogo stick, and comprises a structural member. The pogo stick comprises a pair of handles 40a, 40b extending from the frame. The/each illuminatable or illumination means comprises at least one vertically extending member 80, and a pair of illumination means 10a, 10b.
Patent GB-2422011-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle navigation system and method using speech
Inventor: BAUMAN JASON
IPC: G01C21/36
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A method for generating a destination address in response to a plurality of oral inputs by a user in which the user is prompted (31, fig.2) to orally input a primary geographical descriptor (eg. state name) of the destination address to the in-vehicle navigation module 11. Primary geographical utterance data is generated in response to an oral input by the user 22. The primary matching voice templates stored in the in-vehicle navigation module are compared 36 with the primary geographical utterance data. The secondary voice templates associated with the secondary geographical descriptors (eg. street names) within the primary geographical descriptors are retrieved (37) from the remote navigation server 26. The secondary geographical utterance data is generated (40) in response an oral input by the user 22. The stored secondary voice templates are compared with the secondary geographical utterance data. The destination address is generated in response to matching voice templates. The destination address is provided to a remote navigation server 26 for calculating route guidance directions.
Patent GB-2434037-A (GB)
Title: Co-linear planar inverted-F antennae arrangement
Inventor: IELLICI DEVIS
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprises first and second planar inverted-F antennae 2, 3 where each of the said antennas includes a radiating member with a longitudinal axis where the said axes are substantially co-linear. The first and/or the second antennae 2, 3 may be arranged for dual band operation. The antenna arrangement may be arranged to operate in a number of different frequency bands between 800 Mhz and 6 GHz covering GSM, UMTS, Wi-Fi, WLAN and WWAN operation. Conductive spring or foil strips 4, 5 may be used to provide electrical connections. The antenna arrangement may be formed by fitting a sheet of flexible conductive material about a dielectric carrier support. The flexible conductive material may include integral inductive and/or capacitive matching circuitry and delay line formations as well as antenna elements. Also claimed is an antenna device fabrication method comprising fitting a sheet of flexible conductive material about a dielectric carrier support to provide an antenna with integral matching circuitry.
Patent GB-2424435-A (GB)
Title: Downhole safety valve
Inventor: SMITH RODDIE R
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A safety valve 200 for use downhole comprises a flapper 203 and a flow tube 204. During normal operation, when the valve 200 is in the open position, the pressure acting on piston surfaces 209, 210 via gap 231 and via orifice 208 into pressure chamber 205 is equal. In the event of a failure at the surface, the pressure of production fluid flowing through the valve is reduced in comparison with the pressure prior to the failure. However, the pressure on surface 210 is not reduced in unison with the pressure on surface 209 because of the metering effect of the orifice 208. The flow tube is therefore urged upwardly allowing the flapper 203 to close. A control line 600 from the surface controls pressure in chamber 205, enabling additional remote control of the valve 200.
Patent GB-2424950-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the position of source arrays using deflectors
Inventor: TOENNESSEN RUNE
IPC: B63B21/66
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: A marine seismic surveying apparatus comprises source arrays 11 and streamers 34 towed laterally outside the source arrays. The source arrays 11 are connected to a towing vessel 12 by source tow cables 35. The streamers 34 are connected to the vessel 12 by streamer tow cables. Each streamer has a deflector 37 which deflects the streamer laterally. Each source array 11 also has a deflector 15. A separation cable 50 connects the outermost source tow cable to the innermost streamer tow cable. The position of the source arrays is thus controlled by a combination of the source deflectors 37 and the streamer deflectors 15. The arrangement allows a nominal lateral position of the source arrays to be achieved using the streamer deflector 37 and the separation cable 50, with the source deflectors 15 correcting for any deviations in the lateral position. Using this arrangement allows the source deflectors 15 to be smaller and less expensive. In an alternative arrangement with no streamers, the deflectors 37 may be towed on dedicated deflector tow member (figures 6,7 and 8).