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Patent GB-2350820-A (GB)
Title: Monohull with longitudinal tunnels formed on the bottom
Inventor: PENTECOST WILLIAM FRANCIS
IPC: B63B1/04
Filed: 2000-06-07
Abstract: A monohull 1 has one or more longitudinally extending grooves or tunnels 2 formed externally on the bottom of the hull, said grooves in use having an upper portion 4 lying above the waterline 5 of the hull. The hull is also provided with drag reducing means which may be provided by the tunnels having a reduced cross-sectional area at the bow to restrict flow of water into the tunnel. The drag reducing means may also be provided by the tunnels having a contoured (10, Fig 3) or stepped (11, Fig 5) surface. The tunnels may be used to house an extending bowsprit (Fig 38), a spinnaker, a hydrofoil (19, Fig 42), propellers (18, Fig 6) or an outboard engine. The hull may be used to form a variety of different craft and may be propelled by a variety of different propulsion means.
Patent GB-2347868-A (GB)
Title: A flushable release liner comprising a release coating on a water-sensitive film
Inventor: KERINS JOHN E
IPC: A61L15/24
Filed: 1998-11-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flushable release liner. The flushable release liner is formed by applying a release coating onto at least one surface of a water-sensitive film. The flushable release liner maintains its integrity and strength when in use, but disperses when placed in contact with water, such as in a conventional sink or toilet. Moreover, the present invention is directed to water-dispersible products, including flushable products, which contain the flushable release liner.
Patent GB-2351338-A (GB)
Title: Vent valve
Inventor: KAWASAKI KOICHI
IPC: E03C1/12
Filed: 2000-06-23
Abstract: A vent valve includes chamber (10) with an inside annular valve seat (12) and an outside annular valve seat (14). A valve body (16) normally seated on the seats (12,14) under its own weight is opened by atmospheric pressure in response to negative pressure. A water collecting groove (24) is formed outwardly of the outside valve seat (14). A connecting cylindrical part (26) is provided at a position deviating from an axis of the valve chamber (10) for communicating with the valve chamber (10). A communicating flow path (23) is formed along the axial direction of the valve chamber for allowing draining of water from groove (24) to an interior of the connecting cylindrical part (26). The Collecting groove (24) is preferably downwardly inclined towards flow path (23). A cap (14), preferably removable, may have a guide shaft (15) along which a valve member (16) is free to move. Valve member (16) may be removably retained on shaft (15) so that upon removal of cap (14) it will accompany the cap (14). The valve is used to vent a pipe serving to discharge water.
Patent GB-2367735-A (GB)
Title: Animal feed produced from sawdust
Inventor: OGUNBIYI ADETOKUNBO ULAWALE
IPC: A23K10/32
Filed: 2000-08-10
Abstract: Animal feed for a large ruminant is produced from sawdust by the action of enzymes lignin peroxidase and manganese peroxidase. The sawdust is obtained as a by-product of the logging of hardwood or softwood timber. The enzymes are obtained from Phanerochaete chrysosporium. The sawdust is boiled up with water, maintained at 75-80{C for 30 minutes to destroy bacteria and inactivate fungi, and then cooled to 60{C. Lignin peroxidase and manganese peroxidase are then added, and the reaction is maintained at pH 3-5 and no lower than 45{C for two hours. The digested sawdust is then allowed to cool, binder such as polypropylene glycol and antioxidant such as BUT or quercetin is added, and the mixture is made into pellets or cakes.
Patent GB-2353625-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated display apparatus for a liquid dispenser.
Inventor: LEONIDOU GEORGOIS ANASTASIS
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: A display apparatus for a liquid dispenser, e.g. a dispenser for alcoholic beverages and in particular bar Optics (RTM), comprises a housing 5 containing illumination means and an inverter. The front panel 10 of the housing may be designed to display indicia when illuminated, and may be either back lit or edge lit. The illumination means preferably takes the form of a number fluorescent tubes. The inverter is provided to convert a low voltage DC supply, suitable for use in a bar environment, to a suitable AC voltage.
Patent GB-2366248-A (GB)
Title: A drafting device comprising a plate with intersecting longitudinal and lateral lines
Inventor: LEE YUEH SHUANG
IPC: B43L13/00
Filed: 2000-08-30
Abstract: A device for drafting patterns on cloth sheets, comprises a transparent plate having a number of equally spaced intersecting longitudinal and lateral lines 12 forming grids 13 and intersection points 30. The edges of the plate include a graduation 20 formed by dots and coloured indicating points 28. The middle longitudinal line 21 includes holes 14 for engaging pen points in drafting circles (80, Fig 9) or curved lines. Inclined lines 18 intersect the holes for drafting lines (71, Fig 8). Parallel short lines 15, sub-divided into segments by lines 16, are provided in each of the grids.
Patent GB-2355955-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and process for manufacturing packaging pouches
Inventor: MOORE GARY
IPC: B31B19/10
Filed: 2000-10-02
Abstract: Apparatus and process for making open-mouthed pouches comprises a pair of webs 14 and 15 fed incrementally from reels 12 and 13 through associated web tensioners 30 and 31 which apply a desired tension to each web which are then passed through alignment sensor means 40 to line up the edges. The two overlapping webs are then delivered to the sealing station 22 where a heated die 45 is pressed against resilient mat 47 supported by anvil 46 to form seams along the edges. The mat may be silicone. The pouches may then be parted from the web by trimming means 50. The tensioner may comprise a plurality of fixed and moveable rollers 32 and 33 setting out a tortuous path for the web. The die may be detachable by quick release fasteners. A web cleaner 26 and 27 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2357652-A (GB)
Title: Image data binary coding method
Inventor: MORIMATSU HIROYUKI
IPC: B41J2/52
Filed: 2000-10-23
Abstract: Multi-gradation image data is used to produce a bi-gradation image, as used in devices such as a printer, scanner, copier etc. The on/off state of a target pixel is examined, this information being used to determine whether the states of surrounding pixels should be considered. If so, then error correction data from the surrounding pixels is calculated. The target pixel is then binary coded based upon the correction value. As the error data for a binary form of the multi-gradation image data is corrected depending upon the density of its actual printed form, unstable artifacts generated in the reproduction of pixels can be suppressed during the binary coding.
Patent GB-2360619-A (GB)
Title: Water leak alarm
Inventor: MAY PETER TERRANCE
IPC: D06F39/08
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: A water leak detection device for a domestic appliance such as a washing machine 35 comprises a moisture sensor 15 and an alarm 25, in which the moisture sensor has a moisture absorbent element 20 locatable in the vicinity of the appliance to absorb moisture leaking therefrom, a physical property of the moisture absorbent element varying with the quantity of moisture absorbed. The element 20 may be in the form of a strip or pad. A circuit (Fig. 2, not shown) includes components responsive to changes in conductivity of the element 20 to actuate the alarm 25, and a low battery voltage detector which can energise an LED indicator 30. A guard excludes water from any source other than the appliance.
Patent GB-2370329-A (GB)
Title: Drive radius of an axially slidable disc in a spot-type disc brake
Inventor: THOMAS KEITH STUART
IPC: F16D65/00
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: Method and apparatus for mounting an axially slidable brake disc 12 in a spot-type automotive disc brake has teeth or keys of a disc drive system 422 located close to a brake disc friction face inner edge. The ratio of a drive contact radius 458 to a friction centre of pressure radius 460 is between 66% and 80%. Twin pistons may be provided 442 to act on the relatively narrow radial width of the friction face, and the brake may have coaxial twin discs. Vibration and/or judder are reduced while maintaining thermal capacity, removing the need for higher strength materials. Also disclosed is vibration improvements by reducing the number of teeth or keys, and/or having a prime number of teeth or keys. Disc tilting angles under braking load with 4 or 5 teeth/keys in the radius ratio range are discussed in relation to figures 5-7.
Patent GB-2359632-A (GB)
Title: Detecting NMR tool motion effects
Inventor: SPEIER PETER
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: To determine the effect of relative motion between an NMR well logging tool and surrounding formations, an echo train is produced with a plurality of spin echo signals. At least two of the echo signals are selected, wherein each is influenced differently by tool motion, for example an odd and an even spin echo may be selected. These echo signals are compared to determine any motion effects.
Patent GB-2358787-A (GB)
Title: Custom fitting assembly for a helmet
Inventor: EPPERSON WILLIAM LEWIS
IPC: A42C2/00
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: A helmet comprises an outer part <B>10</B> and an inner assembly <B>20</B>. The inner assembly <B>20</B> comprises a forehead dome <B>21</B>, a crown pad (50 figure 2) provided with adjusting straps which engage retention clips on side sections <B>22a</B> and <B>22b</B> to set the vertical position of the helmet, and a nape panel (40 figure 2) which is provided with adjusting straps which engage additional retention clips on the side sections <B>22a</B> and <B>22b</B> to set the fore and aft position of the helmet. A pouch is fitted into the gap created between the dome <B>21</B> and the forehead. A liquid foam is introduced into the pouch which expands and solidifies thereby creating a mould of the wearer's forehead which acts as a brow pad (30 figure 2) the brow pad, nape panel and chin strap <B>19</B> or breathing mask serve to lock the helmet in position on the wearer's head.
Patent GB-2372518-A (GB)
Title: Powder composition for wellbore treatment fluids
Inventor: JONES TIMOTHY GARETH JOHN
IPC: C09K8/60
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: A powder composition for forming, in aqueous solution, a viscoelastic wellbore treatment fluid comprises a viscoelastic surfactant. The surfactant may be a salt of oleic acid oligomer mixtures.
Patent GB-2373783-A (GB)
Title: Method of stabilising an oxidant including the step of vacuum drying
Inventor: GRANT NEIL
IPC: C01B15/12
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: A method of stabilising an oxidant, particularly sodium perborate, which is dried under vacuum to form a powder and then sealed in a package under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. The invention further relates to the stabilised oxidant and a testing kit containing the oxidant. The testing kit may be used for water testing or for determining assays and may utilise a chemiluminescence reaction.
Patent GB-2361561-A (GB)
Title: Universal resource access controller
Inventor: STRACOVSKY HENRY
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 1999-11-15
Abstract: A universal resource access controller (104) is coupled to a requesting system (102) and a resource (108), such that when the requesting system (102) desires access to the resource (108), the requesting system (102) generates a resource access request which is passed to the universal resource controller (104). The universal resource controller (104), in turn, uses a specific characteristic operating parameter of the requested resource as well as a current state of the requested resource to generate a corresponding sequenced universal access request command suitable for accessing the resource (108) as required by the requesting system (102).
Patent GB-2366958-A (GB)
Title: A receiver for more accurately estimating transmission path characteristics when receiving a signal including a data and a known signal
Inventor: HARADA HIROSHI
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: A receiving section outputs a received signal. An estimation section estimates transmission path characteristics, using the received signal and a modulated data signal. A compensation section outputs a compensated data signal, using the received signal and the transmission path characteristics. A demodulation section demodulates a modulated data signal, using the compensated data signal. A modulation section modulates a modulated data signal, using the demodulated data signal. The estimation section begins the estimation by comparing a result obtained by modulating known-data and a known-data portion of the received signal. The compensation section compensates for a non-compensated data signal portion, using the estimated transmission path characteristics.
Patent GB-2366208-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler dose counting system
Inventor: KEANE LAWRENCE
IPC: G06M1/24
Filed: 2001-06-25
Abstract: An inhaler dose meter including a pawl movable along a predetermined linear path and a dose counter 16 comprising a rolled ribbon 128 having indicia on it received on, and with the second end connected to, a bobbin 132 and rotatable about the bobbins axis, the first end 127 of the ribbon attached to a rotatable spool 134 with teeth 136 extending radially outwards from the spool into the path of the pawl so that the spool is rotated by the pawl. The spool has a clutch spring 148 attached which allows rotation in one direction only and the pawl only engages the teeth and advances the spool when it moves in one direction. The indicia are numbers arranged to decrease as the spool is advanced and may be viewed through a transparent window. The dose counter is connected to a dose meter which dispenses powdered medicament from a reservoir.
Patent GB-2368984-A (GB)
Title: A dual-band VCO generating concurrent low-band and high-band outputs
Inventor: MASHIMO YOSHIYUKI
IPC: H03B5/12
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: A dual-band VCO comprises a low-band series resonator 11 a and a high-band parallel resonator 11b coupled to an oscillator amplifier node via capacitors C7a and C7b. The oscillator produces output signals in both bands. The low-band resonator 11a presents a high impedance in the high frequency band so that the low-band resonator 11a does not influence the high-band oscillation and the VCO becomes less subject to coupling capacitor drift. The resonators use stripline inductors. The dual-band VCO may be used in DECT, DCS, GSM, PCS, AMPS, PHS and PDC mobile phone systems.
Patent GB-2379488-A (GB)
Title: Structural element
Inventor: BROWN GRAHAM EDWARD
IPC: F16B33/00
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A structural element comprises an elongate member (2) adapted to be inserted in a hole in a structure (21). The elongate member (2) has at least one lateral projection (11, 12). A collar (41) surrounds the lateral projection (11, 12) and prevents the lateral projection from making contact with the structure (21) and limits the movement of the elongate member (2) into the hole. The elongate member may be part of a U-bolt used on the deck of a boat or ship.
Patent GB-2387054-A (GB)
Title: Video encoder for producing coded quantised signals
Inventor: KNEE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: In a video encoder a prediction signal at a bit resolution of P is subtracted from an input signal received at a bit resolution of P +   W  , where P is typically 8 bits, and P +   W  , 10 bits. A transform is then performed on the result, the output of which transform being at a bit resolution of at least P +   W  . The transformed signal is quantised, and the quantised signal used to form the prediction signal. The quantised signal is then coded for downstream delivery. At a decoder, the process is inverted, preserving the extra   W  bits input to the encoder.
Patent GB-2387167-A (GB)
Title: Roll storage module
Inventor: MONNERON PIERRE YVES
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: A roll storage module comprising a sheet storage roll (1) rotatably driven by a first motor (4); and a first pair of band rolls (7,8) carrying respective bands which extend in a juxtaposed manner to the sheet storage roll (1) on which they are wound and unwound in use and between which sheets are secured on the sheet storage roll. A second motor (22) is provided, coupled drive via a transmission to the pair of band rolls (7,8), the drive transmission including a first differential (20) to compensate for differences in winding diameter between the two bands on the sheet storage roll.
Patent GB-2375066-A (GB)
Title: Press dynamic balancer guide system
Inventor: BURNS BRADLEY A
IPC: B30B15/00
Filed: 1999-11-16
Abstract: A guide system for a dynamic balancer for use in a mechanical press (10), includes a dynamic balancer weight (40) which reciprocates along a longitudinal axis and guiding means for preventing rotation of the balancer weight about the balancer weight's reciprocal pathway longitudinal axis. The system includes a guide post (46) attached to the balancer weight and a "U"-shaped weight guide (54) circumferentially located about the guide post whereby preventing rotational movement of the balancer weight around the guide post. The invention also concerns a mechanical press having the above guide system.
Patent GB-2394543-A (GB)
Title: Positional measurement of a feature within an image
Inventor: SETCHELL CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: The position of a feature within an image is determined by determining an initial estimate of the feature position to within a fraction of a pixel, translating the feature by an amount equal to that fraction of a pixel, determining a further estimate of the translated feature position to within a fraction of a pixel and summing the pixel fraction of the previous estimate of the position to arrive at a refined estimate of the feature position. Two or more images of the feature, captured with different image capture devices, can be used to determine the 3-dimensional coordinates of the feature. The method may be used to monitor an aircraft structure by monitoring movement of a target within the structure.
Patent GB-2394750-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine using disabled cylinders to pump secondary air to exhaust emission after-treatment device
Inventor: RICHARDSON DAVID
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: An internal combustion engine and a method of pumping air to an emission after-treatment device (22) of said engine, the engine being a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine with cylinder disablement (18,19) operable on both the inlet and exhaust valves (14 and 15) of at least two of said cylinders, the engine being provided with control means (23) for enabling at least one inlet and at least one outlet valve of at least one ( 33 or 38) of said two cylinders. On initial cold start-up of the engine, air is drawn into said at least one cylinder when disabled through the enabled valves, and then pumped into the exhaust system (21) and when the temperature within the after-treatment device (22) reaches a predetermined level, the enabled valves are disabled.
Patent GB-2380271-A (GB)
Title: Closed loop fan control using fan feedback
Inventor: HAWKINS JEFFREY SCOTT
IPC: F01P7/04
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: A method of controlling an internal combustion engine (12) having a variable speed fan (80) driven by a torque multiplying fan driver, includes controlling the variable speed fan (80) with closed loop control based on fan speed (78).
Patent GB-2379375-A (GB)
Title: Stunning device for killing small animals or fish
Inventor: BASS RICHARD
IPC: A22B3/08
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: Stunning device (1) for small animals or fish of 2kg to 7kg weight comprises pneumatically powered piston assembly (2) which includes an extendible piston. Support (3) for piston assembly (2) includes base member (4) and multi-component trigger (22, 23, 24, 26). Piston assembly (2) is positioned to define a space between base member (4) and head plate (21) for receiving the head (27) of the animal. When the piston is activated by head (27) contacting plate (22), it extends and strikes head (27) just behind and/or between the eyes with sufficient force to kill the animal with a shock to the brain, but without affecting the external appearance of the animal or fish. The piston extends only once and then retracts, and trigger (22, 23, 24, 26) is reset by removing head (27) from device (1).
Patent GB-2385619-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming a wellbore casing
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2000-03-06
Abstract: A method of forming a wellbore casing in a wellbore comprises drilling out the wellbore while extruding the wellbore casing 3525 off of a mandrel 3510 within the wellbore.
Patent GB-2385363-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for coupling two elements
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: A collet support member 645 is coupled to a collet mandrel 610 by collet upsets 1525 which extend from the ends of corresponding collet arms 1520 and cooperatively interact with corresponding slots provided in the collet retaining adapter 640. The collet support member 645 may be uncoupled from the collet mandrel 610 by displacing the collet mandrel to the left in figure 2 M to cause the collet upsets 1525 to be moved in a radial direction out of the collet slots 1665.
Patent GB-2405184-A (GB)
Title: A gas turbine engine lift fan with tandem inlet guide vanes
Inventor: MOORE JONATHAN MICHAEL
IPC: F04D29/56
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A gas turbine engine or lift fan has an intake section provided with an array of variable inlet guide vanes 48 mounted downstream of an array of fixed guide vanes 46. For at least some angles of adjustment of the variable guide vanes 48, they have an axial partial overlap with the fixed guide vanes 46. The variable guide vanes 48 may be pivotable about an intermediate axis 84 along their chord. The variable guide vanes 48 may be spaced circumferentially such that there is a circumferential overlap between the trailing edge 82 of one variable vane 48 and the leading edge 80 of an adjacent variable vane 48 when the variable vanes 48 are adjusted to their greatest angle of incidence. There may be fewer fixed vanes 46 than variable vanes 48 in the array, typically the ratio of fixed vanes to variable vanes being 3:1.
Patent GB-2394012-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft fuel thermal management system with return to tank shutoff
Inventor: PEROULAKIS GEORGE
IPC: B64D37/34
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A thermal management system 10 for an aircraft fuel system includes fuel pressure sources 20, 22, 24. A spool valve 32 is connected to the pressure sources 20, 22, 24 and is movable between a plurality of positions. Fuel flows to an oil cooler 36 in response to the spool valve 32 being in one of the positions and to the fuel tank 38 in response to the spool valve 32 being in another of the positions. In a third position, the spool valve 32 moves to a closed fuel tank output position. An electronic controller 26 may be provided that connects to a position sensor 40 on the spool valve 32 and temperature 28 and fuel flow 30 sensors. The electronic controller 26 may also operate a solenoid 24 selectively permitting fuel flow to the spool valve 32. A seal (61, Fig 2) may be arranged between the spool and a valve assembly of the spool valve to seal the valve assembly in the closed tank output position.