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Patent GB-2412395-A (GB)
Title: Downhole sampling tool with preloaded partition and data transducer
Inventor: SHAMMAI HOUMAN M
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A downhole sampling tool is provided with means for maintaining the phase integrity of a formation fluid sample, comprising a fluid receiving chamber 64 having a movable partition or piston 56. The movable partition is preloaded by pressurised gas in the chamber 62. Formation fluid is extracted and transferred into the receiving chamber by pump 19. A data transducer (78, figure 3) measures data such as pressure or temperature of the fluid in the chamber. Alternatively the preload may be provided by a mechanical or elastomeric spring.
Patent GB-2415479-A (GB)
Title: Vibration isolation support structure of fuel tank for vehicle
Inventor: MIYAUCHI KUNIO
IPC: B60K15/067
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: In a vibration isolation structure of a fuel tank for a vehicle, first projections 30, second projections 31 and third projections 32 having different projecting heights are formed on a surface of a vibration-isolation cushion rubber member 23 interposed between a tank body 11 and a floor panel 24, the surface contacting the floor panel 24. When the tank body 11 is pushed against the floor panel 24, the amounts of compression of the projections 30, 31 and 32 are changed in accordance with the heights of the projections 30, 31 and 32, thereby ensuring a vibration isolation function of preventing noise and vibration of the tank body 11 from being transmitted to a vehicle body, while ensuring a function of retaining the tank body 11 on the floor panel 24. Thus, it is possible to reconcile a retaining load on and the vibration isolation function of the cushion rubber member interposed between the fuel tank and the vehicle body.
Patent GB-2418048-A (GB)
Title: Proximity-based addressing for supporting in-place execution in virtual machines
Inventor: TAIVALSAARI ANTERO K P
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates performing proximity-based addressing in a platform-independent virtual machine. During execution of a program on the platform-independent virtual machine, the system receives an instruction and a parameter associated with the instruction that can be used to generate a reference to a program element associated with the instruction. Next, the system examines information encoded within the parameter to determine a proximity of the reference, and then uses the parameter to generate the reference to the program element, wherein the proximity of the reference determines how the reference is generated from the parameter.
Patent GB-2423832-A (GB)
Title: A method for preventing false back pressure faults from a new particulate filter in an ic engine exhaust system
Inventor: AVERY RICHARD MICHAEL JR
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: A method and system for preventing or minimizing false back pressure faults caused by a new particulate filter in an engine exhaust system. When a new particulate filter is placed in an engine exhaust system, the normal back pressure threshold for the fault detection system is increased by a new filter offset amount 26. Back pressure faults at the normal level are not recorded for a limited period of engine operation and only records back pressure faults that exceed the normal back pressure threshold 28 by the value of the new filter offset.
Patent GB-2424704-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring radioactive emissions
Inventor: RONALDSON JOHN PAUL
IPC: G01T3/00
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: A method and data processing system for monitoring radioactive emissions. The method comprises providing a processor, the processor having a plurality of potential data input channels, providing data input to the processor through two or more of the potential data input channels, that data input being generated by an instrument, combining all the two or more data inputs in the processor, the processor being capable of handling data input from at least two of each of the following groups: <SL> <LI>i) a gamma detector, a low resolution gamma detector, a high resolution gamma detector, a beta detector, an alpha detector, an ion detector, an X-ray detector, a neutron detector, a detectors responding to passive emissions, a detector responsive to active emissions, a detector responsive to a transmission source; <LI>ii) a distance measurer, such as a range finder, a visual radiation detector, such as a still camera and/or digital camera and/or video camera, a measurer of weight, a measurer of mass, a measurer of size; </SL> ```the method further outputting information based upon combining all the data inputs.
Patent GB-2427450-A (GB)
Title: Pipe and pipe lining method using rotatable, interengaged pipe sections
Inventor: SCOTT KENNETH LATIMER
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A pipe section (11) is disclosed in which opposite ends (16, 17) are provided with interengagement means (18, 24) by which adjacent sections can be joined together and held against axial separation. The opposite ends of the pipe sections are inclined with respect to the normal to the pipe section axis X-X so that adjacent pipe sections can be inclined with respect to one another by turning one about its longitudinal axis. Sealing means (47, fig 9A) may be provided to seal a length of pipe formed from a number of such pipe sections against ingress or egress of fluid. A pipe installation method comprising thrusting individual pipe sections forward, engaging them together and rotating about longitudinal axes to drive the pipe assembly around a curve is described (fig 8).
Patent GB-2439584-A (GB)
Title: Active Matrix Organic Electro-Optic Devices
Inventor: SMITH EUAN
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A top-emitting OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) active matrix organic electro-optic device has a plurality of pixels 14 and comprises a substrate 10 bearing pixel interface circuitry 12 for each of said pixels and organic material over said pixel interface circuitry. The device is configured such that over at least a part of an area of the device the pixel interface circuitry 12 is staggered or offset with respect to said pixels such that at least one region 16 under the pixels is incompletely occupied by said pixel interface circuitry, and wherein additional circuitry for said device is fabricated in said region 16 incompletely occupied by said pixel interface circuitry. The additional circuitry may comprise signal boosting or regeneration circuitry to reduce programming times, performance sampling circuitry for calibration or age compensation, light detection circuitry or a touch sensor. The additional circuitry may be associated with and shared between a group of pixels.
Patent GB-2428127-A (GB)
Title: Electronic gaming account service center
Inventor: JORDAN R JEFFREY
IPC: G07F19/00
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a self-service center upon which patrons and casino personnel can perform many casino related functions. For instance, after identifying themselves, a patron could access their player account to determine an account balance, or redeem some or all of their accumulated points for benefits, such as "comps", promotions, coupons, cash, etc. Additionally the patron could "buy" additional bonus points, thereby increasing the number of accumulated bonus points in their account. The service center could also be connected to an ATM for dispersing funds or transferring funds to a player account.
Patent GB-2429830-A (GB)
Title: Gadget for displaying advertising, containing papers for used chewing gum
Inventor: SKARABELA PAVEL
IPC: B65D37/00
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: The gadget for displaying advertising, containing papers for used chewing gum can be used in all catering, cultural, sports, educational and other locations, in public transport etc., and may also be offered when chewing gum is actually purchased. It provides opportunities for targeted advertising, and at the same time allows chewing gum users to hygienically and ecologically dispose of their gum by wrapping it in recycled paper and throwing it into a bin, a wastepaper basket or on the ground without it sticking to any surface.
Patent GB-2445996-A (GB)
Title: A sports ball having local protrusions
Inventor: HUSAIN RIAZ
IPC: A63B37/12
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A sports ball comprising a casing formed in at least two pieces and having local protrusions in the outer surface of the casing. The casing material being continuous throughout the extent of the protrusions. The protrusions could be formed by internal stitches within the casing. The protrusions could be disposed to simulate the external appearance of internal side seams oaf a quartered ball. The ball being a cricket ball.
Patent GB-2444476-A (GB)
Title: Crepe maker
Inventor: GAETA ANTONIO MARTIN
IPC: A47J37/10
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A cooking appliance has an electrically heated cooking surface 1 and a handle 3 configurable in a first configuration (Fig.1) for lifting and inverting the cooking surface 1 and a second configuration (Fig. 2) in which the handle 3 overlies the cooking surface. In the second configuration a receptacle 2, for holding liquid and for receiving the cooking surface 1, fits over the cooking surface 1 and is retained between the handle 3 and the cooking surface 1. The second configuration is compact and suitable for storage. Electrical power may be supplied via plug 6 and power cord 5 to the base (7) cordless connector (8) and pan cordless connector (9). For making crepes.
Patent GB-2433369-A (GB)
Title: Tracking multiple collocated satellites with a single antenna
Inventor: OUTWATER JEFFREY E
IPC: G01S3/32
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: A arrangement for tracking of collocated satellites 28,34 is provided comprising a single tracking antenna having a tracking feed and combiner which receives a first satellite signal. A first pointing error signal is extracted from the tracking feed based on the first satellite signal and the antenna is steered to a pointing angle to minimize the first pointing error signal. A second satellite signal is received and a second pointing error signal is extracted from the tracking feed based on the second satellite signal. An offset angle for the second satellite is then calculated from the second pointing error signal relative to the pointing angle of the antenna. Orbit estimation and can then be accomplished for the second satellite based on the offset angle directly or by conversion to an absolute angle.
Patent GB-2433743-A (GB)
Title: Aliphatic polyester copolymer
Inventor: YANG JEAN-DEAN
IPC: C08L67/06
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: An aliphatic polyester copolymer is a reaction product of reactants comprising a first polyester, a second polyester and a coupling agent, such as an aliphatic isocyanate compound having 2 or more isocyanate groups, such as bis-1, 4-cyclohexyl diisocyanate, 1,6-diisocyanatohexane, 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)- 1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexane, tetramethyl-m-xylene diisocyanate. The first and second polyester have the same repeat units, such as those derived from monomers of caprolactone, butyrolactone, D,L-lactide, D-lactide, L-lactide, D,L-lactide acid, D-lactide acid, L-lactide acid, glycolide, glycolic acid, hydroxyl hexanoic acid, hydroxyl butyric acid, valerolactone, hydroxyl valeric acid, hydroxybutyric acids, malic acid or copolymers thereof, but the repeat units have different average molecular weights. The aliphatic polyester copolymer is bioresorbable. Also disclosed, is a method of preparing the aliphatic polyester copolymer and an implantable medical device comprising the aliphatic polyester copolymer.
Patent GB-2445731-A (GB)
Title: Deodorisation apparatus
Inventor: BROWN COLIN
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: An apparatus adapted to emit into a potentially malodorous atmosphere one of a plurality of volatile liquids 11,12, at least one of which liquids is a counteractant for an atmospheric malodorant, the device comprising an associated sensor for said malodorant and associated therewith a sensor 2 and emission means 7, 8 responsive to said sensor for emitting the counteractant into the atmosphere in response to a signal from the sensor, to an extent sufficient to counteract the malodorant. The device may contain two liquids, one a fragrance for air freshening, the other being a cigarette smoke counteractant. In operation, impeller 7 releases a constant fragrance at a pre-set speed. However, should the malodour rise to an undesirable level, this is detected by sensor 2, which communicates this to circuit 3, which in turn actuates impeller 8. This causes the malodour counteractant in reservoir 14 to be evaporated. When the level has fallen the impeller 8 is turned off.
Patent GB-2452007-A (GB)
Title: A plate with electronic division indicators
Inventor: SINCE GUILLAUME JEAN
IPC: A21C15/04
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A support for receiving a food item requiring division into a number of portions 1 is described. The support 1 comprises: a support surface 8, providing an area sized to receive, in use, a food item; a plurality of indicators 17, 18; a user interface 6 and a controller 7, operatively-connected to the user interface 6 and the plurality of indicators 17, 18. The user interface 6 allows a user to select a required number of portions of a food item, and the controller 7 is programmable to activate a selection of the plurality of indicators 17, 18, dependant on the number of portions required. The selected indicators then provide a guide to division of a food item placable on the support area 8. The indicators 17, 18 may comprise LED indicators, musical apparatus. Base member 3 and top member 2 can be rotated relative to one another.
Patent GB-2447464-A (GB)
Title: Dog slip lead
Inventor: ETHERINGTON BEVERLEY JAYNE
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: A dog slip lead <B>1</B> comprises a lead (or collar) with a slip loop <B>2</B> and an adjustable sliding stop <B>3</B>. The slip loop <B>2</B> may be oval shaped so that the sliding stop <B>3</B> cannot pass through the loop <B>2.</B> The sliding stop <B>3</B> is adjustable to the size of a dog's neck to prevent escape. The lead <B>1</B> may be made of webbing which is water proof and also stain and odour resisting.
Patent GB-2445194-A (GB)
Title: Method of fabricating micro scratch drive actuator
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A method to decrease the driving voltage of a micro scratch drive actuator (SDA) includes using an ultra-low resistivity silicon wafer (0.001-0.004   L  .cm) as substrate. The SDA fabricated on the ultra-low resistivity silicon wafer has a lower driving voltage of 4-12 Vo-p. A conventional SDA using normal silicon wafer needs higher driving voltage (30-75 Vo-p), thus has lower probability for commercial applications. The method further comprises reducing the line width of a bushing 32 and supporting beam of the SDA to further reduce the driving voltage. The method includes depositing an extra sacrificial layer 26 in order to reduce the line width of the bushing 32 and supporting beam from 2 m to 1.5 m.
Patent GB-2439192-A (GB)
Title: Drive device for a tool holder and method of driving it
Inventor: MAILLARD PATRICK
IPC: B23D49/16
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: The invention concerns a drive device for a tool holder of a machine tool, particularly an electrical hand machine tool, preferably an electrical padsaw, with a drive and a movement device to move the tool holder backward and forward periodically. It is provided that the drive (18) is in the form of an oscillation exciting device (17) to excite the oscillations of an oscillation system (52). which form the backward and forward movement, the movement device (1) and tool holder (19) being parts of the oscillation system (52) or forming it, and the oscillation exciting device (17) exciting the oscillation system (52) with its natural frequency or approximately its natural frequency. The invention also concerns a corresponding method and a machine tool (16) with a corresponding drive device (15).
Patent GB-2451234-A (GB)
Title: Juggling equipment with computer controlled LED's
Inventor: MYLIUS OLIVER SIMON
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: Juggling apparatus comprising a plurality of light sources arranged along its length, the states of which are sequenced by a control system to display, through persistence of vision effects, an image to an observer. The apparatus may include a number of battery powered multicoloured LED's which light in a pre-programmed sequence, and contained within a translucent body. The sequences may be pre-programmed into an apparatus memory or may be transmitted via a radio frequency to the apparatus.
Patent GB-2439869-A (GB)
Title: Structure closure system
Inventor: SCHOFIELD CHRISTINE ISABEL
IPC: E06B3/01
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A door structure and system is provided for an opening (22) in a structure and particularly a large opening such as an opening in an aircraft hangar. The structure includes first (4) and second (18) layers, the first layer formed substantially of sheet material and the second layer typically having apertures therein such as netting. The second layer is typically located behind the first layer and in a closed condition when the first layer is moved between open and closed conditions to prevent the first layer from being blown into the structure and causing damage.
Patent GB-2453985-A (GB)
Title: Brick slip or tile application guide
Inventor: CURTIS GREGORY
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A brick slip or tile application guide system comprising of a lightweight mesh having a projection or ridge attached to the mesh so as to provide an alignment guide for a brick slip or tile to be adhered onto a substrate. The mesh can be non-metallic and flexible such as plastic or glass fibre and may provide heat insulation to the substrate. The ridges may be attached to the mesh to provide a template by a fastener which may be a releasable adhesive or Velcro (RTM). The ridge may be a bead, rod or bar and may be non-metallic such as plastic. At least one edge of the mesh may have a margin free of ridges or protrusions which can provide an overlapping surface to align an additional application guide. In use, the brick slip or tile application guide is easy to use and transport.
Patent GB-2445308-A (GB)
Title: Movable display for generating input signals that fills a surface of an electronic device
Inventor: ZADESKY STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A display device of an electronic device both displays visual information and has a movable (e.g. for tilting, sliding and/or rotation) portion serving as a mechanical actuator generating input signals, the display substantially filling a front surface of the device. The device can display text or graphics and act like a button, slider, switch, dial, joystick, navigation pad, knob or the like. Switches or sensors detect movement of the display 104 or a cover (134, fig 13) within a housing 106 in which they are constrained. Numerous embodiments are disclosed with different movement combinations and a range of mountings for the display e.g. on a gimbal (fig 12) and/or springs (figs 9-12 and 15-17). The display may also have a touch screen that recognises gestures. The device may be provided in numerous types of electronic device (e.g. handheld media player, phone, PDA etc) in which it is the primary or only input device, or as a stand alone device (e.g. remote control).
Patent GB-2458710-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger with parallel passageways formed by ribs between walls
Inventor: STONE DAVID JOHN
IPC: F21V29/02
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: The heat exchanger 1 has a pair of spaced circular inner and outer walls 4,5 joined by a series of spaced ribs 6 extending in an axial direction between the opposite ends 2, 3 to form a series of parallel passageways 7. Interconnecting ports (e.g. 14a, fig 3) are milled or formed between adjacent passageways (fig 3), or groups of adjacent passageways (fig 4), at opposite ends of the extrusion, such that in one embodiment the fluid flows in opposite directions in the adjacent passageways or groups of adjacent passageways. A pair of end caps 9,10 close the ends 2,3 and have a respective fluid inlet 11 and a fluid outlet 12. An alternative embodiment (fig 5) has helical passageways. The heat exchanger may be an extrusion, moulding or welded; may be transparent or partially/wholly coloured black to absorb heat; and can be cylindrical, curved or flat. The ribs may be inclined to form a triangular cross-section passage (fig 7). The heat exchanger may be a radiator, solar panel, fireproof wall or part of a food processing machine; or cool a horticultural or industrial light bulb, or a chimney.
Patent GB-2461895-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode driver
Inventor: MAKIN ELLIOT
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: A high power light emitting diode (LED) driver includes inductive choke 1 for limiting available current and rectification 2, 3, 4, 5 so that the light emitting diode array 9 is supplied with a current limited direct current supply. The rectification may be provided by the light emitting diodes. The inductive choke may be made from a parallel combination of one or more series combinations of inductors.
Patent GB-2449384-A (GB)
Title: An advertising system
Inventor: DURKAN BARRY
IPC: B66C23/00
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: An advertising system comprises an advertisement (1, 25) and suspending means such as chains (2) for suspending the advertisement (1, 25) from the jib (4) of a tower crane (3). Preferably, the advertisement (1, 25) is suspended from a crane hook (6) and the advertisement system is attached to the jib (4) of the tower crane (3) only when the crane is not in normal use.
Patent GB-2463528-A (GB)
Title: Wipe pad for securing to the forearm
Inventor: HEBDEN HOWARD JOHN
IPC: A41D20/00
Filed: 2008-09-23
Abstract: A wipe pad 9 comprises two layers of foam material with straps 10, 11 secured between the two layers with adhesive. Two or more straps 12 are secured to the outer surface of the upper foam layer, the surface of the two said straps having small hooks which will allow for the releasable attachment of cloth wipes. The pad 9 may, in use, be secured to the forearm of the user, and held in position by straps 10, 11.
Patent GB-2455646-A (GB)
Title: Support for trim panel accommodating a wire harness
Inventor: STEPAN SVEN
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 2008-12-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a support for an entrance trim panel 15 on a carrying element, such as a sillboard 1, of a motor vehicle, such as a passenger car. A space 25 for accommodating an electrical wire harness 14 is formed between the entrance trim panel and the carrying element, above the carrying element. A supporting element 10 is arranged between the carrying element and the entrance trim panel, rigidly connected to the carrying element in the region of one end and supporting the entrance trim panel in the region of the other end. This allows a passenger to stand on the trim panel without damaging the cables. The supporting element may be Z-shaped or L-shaped (10, Fig 3), and may be made of sheet metal.
Patent GB-2456077-A (GB)
Title: User propelled wheelchair with combined propulsion and steering controls
Inventor: MORGAN TIM
IPC: B62M1/24
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: A wheelchair comprises wheels 1 driven by a propulsion system comprising reciprocating levers 5. The lever may include a freewheel element and may be connected to the wheel 1 by means of a chain 3 and sprockets 4. The wheel may be suspended using a swing arm 6 supported by a spring element 7. The swing arm 6 and propulsion lever 5 may pivot about a common axis, ensuring that propulsion is unaffected by the suspension. Directional control is provided by a steering mechanism comprising a single pivoting lever 13 controlled by the user's hand and connected to a pivotable steering wheel. The steering lever may be connected to the steering wheel by means of cables.