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Patent GB-2423012-A (GB)
Title: Flooring caster utilising a ball or sphere.
Inventor: GRAY ADRIAN ROBERT
IPC: B60B33/08
Filed: 2005-02-12
Abstract: The ball caster comprises three parts, a ball made from a plastic compound, rubber or steel and a two part casing that holds the ball in place. The ball is placed on the inside of the casing before snapping together the two sides of the casing to hold the ball in place. The opening at the bottom of the casing is smaller than the diameter of the ball and allows the ball to protrude from the bottom of the casing. The top of the casing has flexible ribbing which once inserted into an opening or hole acts to grip the substrate and prevents the caster assembly from falling back out.
Patent GB-2409488-A (GB)
Title: Metal lined composite risers in offshore applications
Inventor: SALAMA MAMDOUH M
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a metal lined composite riser section (200) for use in offshore applications featuring a traplock (240) metal-to-composite interface to secure a plurality of structural composite over wrap layers about a metal liner assembly. Each trap lock is formed with at least one annular groove (250) or channel which has been made in the exterior surface of the metal liner assembly. The annular trap grooves may be of various geometries and may be arranged adjacent to each other to form a trap lock having 2 to 8 or any number of grooves required to ensure proper adhesion between the composite over wrap layers and the metal liner assembly. A number of structural composite over wrap layers (350) are secured about the assembly by building up alternating combinations of helical and hoop fiber windings to form a composite material. The present invention also provides a method of making such composite riser sections.
Patent GB-2415252-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle guidance method based on image analysis
Inventor: GEHRING OTTMAR
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: To assist a vehicle operator in guiding a motor vehicle along a specific path and to bring the vehicle to a stop at a specific location, for example to bring the end (36) of a loading platform (35) of the vehicle in front of a cargo door (32) of a warehouse (30), potential target objects (32, 33, 34a, 34b) are detected in the image data of an image sensor and are identified as potential destinations in a multi-stage exclusionary method, whereupon a trajectory describing an optimized travel path is computed at least in relation to the most proximate destination. By using such a multi-stage exclusionary method it is possible to reliably identify potential destinations in complex image scenarios solely on the basis of their geometric form, even when the destinations have not been encoded by specific symbols. An algorithm using edge detection and segmentation is used to identify the geometric shapes of objects.
Patent GB-2418492-A (GB)
Title: Flow measurement apparatus and method
Inventor: ONG JOO TIM
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining the flow characteristics of a multiphase fluid along a flow path. The method involves obtaining a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) signal alternating between a phase ratio mode and a phase flow mode. The phase ratio mode involves processing the received radio frequency in order to determine the ratio of one phase with respect to another phase in the flow. The phase flow mode involves applying a secondary gradient magnetic field in the region of the fluid flow in order to allow the velocity of the fluid flow to be calculated. Use in oil and gas industry is described.
Patent GB-2430396-A (GB)
Title: A surgical drill
Inventor: HOOGLAND THOMAS
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical drill 1 including a drill member 10 having a cutting section 11 for cutting bone. The cutting section 11 is situated at a distal end of the drill member 10 and a non-cutting protection tip 12 for protecting nerves, tissue or dura from being cut is situated distally of the cutting section 11. The non-cutting protection tip 12 may have a blunt surface and/or a smaller outer diameter than the cutting section 11, which may be a burr, a trephine, a milling cutter, a reamer, a trepan, or a drill thread. Also disclosed is a system for cutting bone using such a surgical drill and a working cannula (9, fig.7) for insertion into a body; the system may include a needle (3, fig.2) comprising a trocar, a guide wire (4, fig.2), a dilating rod (5, fig.2) and a Yamshidi Sleeve (7, fig.2). A method for removing bone includes introducing a pilot channel and advancing a sequence of surgical drills 1 of increasing cutting diameter through the channel.
Patent GB-2415875-A (GB)
Title: Wireless service point networks
Inventor: KLEMBA KEITH STUART
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: System, apparatus, and methods are disclosed wherewith a group of independent wireless routing devices known as Service Points work cooperatively to form an ad hoc mesh communication network. The resulting Service Point Network is used to provide reliable address-directed communication services between devices attached by conventional means (wired or wireless) to respective Service Ports on any of the Service Points. Services for Utilizing Devices include both point-to-point as well as point-to-multi-point communication. To protect the security of network communications and the integrity of the network, the Service Points are assigned internal IP addresses and unique identifiers that need not be disclosed to the Utilizing Devices. The unique identifiers in turn are used to derive public and private encryption key pairs for each Service Point.
Patent GB-2419050-A (GB)
Title: CMOS current-mode logic gates with controlled logic swing and switching speed
Inventor: LAI BENNY W H
IPC: H03K19/0185
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: The speed of CMOS current-mode logic gates 32 are varied by altering their tail currents. The resistances of the PMOS loads in the logic gates or latches are varied in inverse proportion to the tail currents to maintain a constant output voltage swing. The speed of the logic gates is detected by a ring oscillator 84, the output frequency of which is compared with a reference frequency in comparator 86. The integrator 88 and bias generator 34 respond to the frequency error signal to dynamically adjust the tail currents, thereby maintaining logic gate switching speed in correlation with the reference clock frequency. The technique allows process, voltage and temperature (PVT) compensation and ensures reliable logic operation without excessive logic gate power consumption.
Patent GB-2425614-A (GB)
Title: Open hole-based diffractive light modulator
Inventor: YUN SANG KYEONG
IPC: G09F9/37
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: This invention relates to a diffractive light modulator, in particular to an open-hole based diffractive light modulator. The modulator comprises a plurality of lower reflective patterns (503c1-503c3) mounted on a base member (501c) and open holes (531c1-531c3) are formed through an upper micromirror (530a) raised from the base member (501c) so that one pixel is formed using one element (501c) having the ribbon-shaped upper micromirror. The element (510c) comprises a lower support (511c) and piezoelectric layers (520c) and (520c'). The base member (501c) comprises a silicon substrate (501c1), a silicon oxide insulating layer (501c2), and a sacrificial silicon layer (501c3) which is formed by implanting a high concentration of oxygen in the silicon substrate. That portion of the sacrificial silicon layer (501c3) that is positioned beneath the upper micromirror (530a) is etched so as to create an air space to allow vertical movement of the element (510c). In addition, those portions of the sacrificial layer (501c3) which are positioned beneath piezoelectric layers (520c, 520c') are partially etched.
Patent GB-2435155-A (GB)
Title: Mobile number display
Inventor: KEAN DONALD ANTHONY
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: Pressure on the answer call key (3, Fig.3) will display the user's own number (7, Fig.3) until the end call key (4, Fig.3) is pressed. This can be when the mobile is active, that is when a conversation is taking place, or inactive, that is when the phone is still switched on but no conversation is taking place. As an alternative to the use of the end call key, pressure on the answer call key alone could display the number for a short period of time while the phone is inactive. As an alternative to the use of answer call key and end call key, the number could be displayed by use of a separate key (8, Fig.4) or use of a combination of existing keys (9, Fig. 4). To give effect to the above number displays there will be addition/s. amendment/s, alteration/s to the internal working structure of the mobile phone incorporating microchip/s (11, Fig.5) wires or wiring (10, Fig.5) or such like.
Patent GB-2437071-A (GB)
Title: Wheel rim with pressure relief
Inventor: ANDREWS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B60B21/12
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: A wheel rim for use with an inflatable tyre for a vehicle comprises a pressure relief valve or a weakened section in the rim. The valve may comprise a main body (1) having flanges (2, 3) sealing against opposite faces of the rim and legs to retain the valve in the rim. The weakened section may comprise a number of fingers radiating out from a central point. When the pressure inside a tyre on the rim exceeds a certain value the valve or weakened section releases the pressure to prevent over inflation and possible injury.
Patent GB-2431418-A (GB)
Title: Free standing tension lift frame for supporting an injector and a BOP
Inventor: PATTON BART
IPC: E21B19/08
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: An offshore oil well drilling assembly is provided that includes an offshore platform, and a tension lift frame 10 which supports a coiled tubing injector 16 and a blow out preventer 18 connected thereto and for further connection to a wellhead. The tension lift frame 10 is a free standing assembly that is supported by the platform. It may also include a compensation system 48 that transfers loads from the wellhead 26 to the vertical columns 28 of the frame 10. The frame may be disposed within a mast structure of a derrick. The frame 10 may be connected to a base 38 or supported by guidelines.
Patent GB-2431198-A (GB)
Title: Bolt operating mechanism for a closure lock
Inventor: MASSEY RAY
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A lock 1 for a closure comprises a bolt 7 operable by a cam 9 from one side of the closure and by a cam 11 from the other side of the closure. The bolt 7 is held in the bolted and unbolted positions by engagement of a control plate 21 with a fixed peg 19 and a floating peg 20. The cam 9 is operable to over-ride the cam 11 to disengage both pegs 19, 20 and release the control plate 21 for movement of the bolt 7 from the bolted position to the unbolted position even if the bolt 7 is being forcibly held in the bolted position by the cam 11. The cam 9 may be operated by a cylinder lock and the cam 11 may be operated by a thumb-turn.
Patent GB-2432556-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of insulating board
Inventor: ROCHEFORT MALCOLM
IPC: B29C44/56
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A rigid polymeric insulating foam board comprises an upper facing, a lower facing and a foam layer between the facings 1 and 2. The foam sandwich is delivered into an oven 10 and the continuous length of foam board exiting the oven is delivered through a curing station A, The foam board is cut to length B, trimmed C, optimally re-bated D, the cut board lengths are stacked E and wrapped F. A cooling station 50 for the wrapped stacks 55 comprises upper and lower stack conveyors 51, 52. Scissors-type lifters 56, 57 are provided at the infeed and outfeed end to divert a stack 55 to or from a cooling conveyor 51, 52. The foam board stacks after wrapping and cooling can be handled efficiently by being placed side-by-side or stacked one upon one another without distortion of the boards and without thermoplastic packaging materials from adjacent stacks sticking together.
Patent GB-2444743-A (GB)
Title: Computer implemented virtual shopping store
Inventor: MACDONALD DAVID JOHN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: An internet-based computer implemented virtual shopping store, for example a 3-D virtual supermarket, is provided. One aspect concerns an on-line shopping web-site, wherein graphics representative of a multiplicity of different products are shown at the user's computer from a single image downloaded from a server. The downloading from the server of further information concerning a product may be downloaded to the local computer later by means of a user input device associated with the local computer. Another aspect concerns the layering of digital movies to provide a quick method of producing digital walkthroughs in the virtual store. Another aspect concerns a method of creating a 3-D virtual store 232 from planogram data 202 and vice versa.
Patent GB-2438707-A (GB)
Title: Online consultation system
Inventor: CHANG CHING-TZUN
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: An online consultation system includes at least one server, at least one query terminal and at least one answer terminal. The query terminal transmits at least one query and a coordinate point of the query terminal to the server based on the position of the query terminal. The server then actively transmits the query to the potential answer terminals in the vicinity of the coordinate point of the query terminal. Accordingly, the query terminal could obtain at least one response/answer and a coordinate point of the answer terminal through the server. The server may store queries and the responses/answers or the coordinate points of the answer terminals so as to provide said query terminals to perform pre-search or post-search. The query terminal may obtain the coordinate point of said query terminal through a global positioning system (GPS) or a coordinate map.
Patent GB-2449676-A (GB)
Title: Printing apparatus having a controller configured to provide control signals in response to comparing measured with predetermined criterion
Inventor: HART PHILIP
IPC: B41J33/34
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A printing apparatus configured to carryout a plurality of printing operations. The apparatus comprises a tape drive comprising two motors 12, 13, two tape spool supports 1, 2 on which spools of tape 3, 4 may be mounted, each spool 3, 4 being drivable by a respective one of said motors 12, 13, and a controller 14 for controlling the energisation of the motors 12, 13 such that the tape may be transported in at least one direction 15, 16 between spools 3, 4 mounted on the spool supports 1, 2. The controller 14 is configured to receive a signal indicative of a value of a characteristic of said tape 6, the characteristic being affected by operation of the tape drive, determine whether said value satisfies a predetermined criterion, and if said value does not satisfy said predetermined criterion, to provide a predetermined control signal, said predetermined control signal being configured to affect said characteristic of said tape 6. The characteristic of said tape 6 may be tension or a length of tape 6 between the spools 3, 4. One of the motors 12, 13 may be a stepper motor.
Patent GB-2452077-A (GB)
Title: Cable stripper
Inventor: BASSETT MARK
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: The cable stripper 100 has an opening 131 in its body 130 into which the cable 190 is placed. A first blade 110 can cut a surface of a cable 190 around the periphery of the cable 190, and another blade 120 can cut the surface of the cable 190 lengthways along the cable 190. The depth of cut can be altered. The blades 110,120 can be changed. In another embodiment, (fig 5) there may be only one blade (410, fig 5) in the stripper (400, fig 5) whose position can be changed so that it can produce both the peripheral cut and the lengthways cut.
Patent GB-2444681-A (GB)
Title: Multigate device with recessed strain regions
Inventor: CHAU ROBERTS
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2006-12-07
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a device with a multiple gates. Stress material within recesses of a device body metal gate may cause a stress in channel regions of the device, thereby improving performance of the device.
Patent GB-2459843-A (GB)
Title: A water turbine assembly having turbines mounted inline on a flexible shaft
Inventor: HUMPHRIES DARREN ARTHUR
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2008-05-06
Abstract: The invention entails a water turbine 6 mounted on a flexible shaft 12. Preferably several turbines 6 are arranged inline and transmit drive through a common flexible shaft. The flexible shaft may be inherently flexible and be able to bend, or may be bestowed flexibility by several rigid sections 12 connected pivotably, eg., by universal joints 13. The number, size and type of turbines may be altered, as can the length of the flexible shaft. Ideally, the buoyancy of the flexible cable can be adjusted by adding floats 14 or weights. The shaft is preferably connected to a generator 1 or a pump, which can swivel 11 to orientate itself in the direction of the flexible shaft. The generator may be attached to the seabed, a bridge, or a tethered float. Use is envisaged in rivers, and locations exposed to tidal flow.
Patent GB-2452596-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella bags
Inventor: DUNTHORNE ROY LEO LEONELLO
IPC: A45B25/24
Filed: 2008-08-20
Abstract: An umbrella bag 134 having an elongate body 136 which is impermeable to water, adapted to receive an umbrella 135, wherein the bag 136 comprises an opening at a first extremity 138 which is suitable for allowing insertion and removal of the umbrella. The bag has apertures 137 with at least one flap 141 attached to side portion 136 via hinged portion 142. Optional features of the bag 124 include a dashed line (4, Figure 1a) which may have perforations, have lateral folds (11, 12, Figure 1b), a taper (34, Figure 2a), a lower portion (39, Figure 3b) which may be reinforced compared to an upper portion (40), a pull cord (42, Figure 2c), of different lengths or telescopic (Figure 3), be frusto-conical (53, Figure 5), be attached or have means for attaching to other items (Figures 6 to 9), be used with a disposable liner (126, Figure 9) which may be made of an absorbent or a non-absorbent material, have side apertures (79, 80, Figure 10) for a handle or strap, have a valve or other means (Figures 12, 13) for draining water while upright or may be drained by inversion (Figure 18).
Patent GB-2450430-A (GB)
Title: Transistor device having an increased threshold stability without drive current degradation
Inventor: WEI ANDY
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: By removing a portion of a halo region (206, 306) or by avoiding the formation of the halo region (206, 306) within the extension region (209A), which may be subsequently formed on the basis of a re-grown semiconductor material (218, 318), the threshold roll off behavior may be significantly improved, wherein an enhanced current drive capability may simultaneously be achieved.
Patent GB-2464683-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles with a hard outer frame.
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A61F9/02
Filed: 2008-10-21
Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles, which includes a head strap (6), which comprises a left and right lens frame and each of the lens frames has a flange 22,32 formed on it. The swimming goggles also have a hard enveloping frames 4 or outer shell which abuts against the sides of respective flanges. The hard enveloping frame also has two positioning portions 40 and connecting devices 41, 42 on the outward sides, for engagement with the head strap. Soft pads 5, which touch the user's face, are assembled on the flanges of the frames and are connected together. The connecting devices may also define two pairs of axis holes 411, 412 which accept parts that may be used for pivoting parts 701 of a strap adjusting device and for positioning posts 42 for the head strap.
Patent GB-2466224-A (GB)
Title: Tourniquet for Venous Access
Inventor: VARLEY IAIN
IPC: A61B17/132
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A tourniquet for venous access, comprising a band of elastic material (1) with an aperture at one end (2) allowing the other end to be passed through and tightened around a limb. There is a plurality of latching elements (4), configured to allow one end to pass through the aperture and provide resistance to prevent inadvertent loosening. The latching elements may be offset to allow narrowing and improve function. The tourniquet may be made from a silicone compound and may have an anti-microbial activity allowing it to be re-used on the same patient. There may be an area suitable for recording patient identification information.
Patent GB-2456206-A (GB)
Title: Playing cards with language vocabulary
Inventor: PADGETT DAVID
IPC: A63F1/02
Filed: 2008-12-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a deck or set of playing cards 2. The cards 2 have at least one face on which is carried indicia, typically representing a suit 6 and value (or rank) 4 of the card 2 to allow a game to be played. The card 2 further includes, typically on the same face, text 12 which comprises a word or phrase provided in more than one language. The text 12 and indicia 6, 4 are located on the card 2 to allow the game to be played by providing a visible portion when the cards 2 are being held and a second portion on which the text 12 is located. There may also be a picture 16 representing the text 12. The visible portion and the second portion may be divided by a diagonal line 10. A graphical representation 8 of the suit and rank may also be provided. Flags 14 may be used to represent the different languages of the text 12. In a second invention, the cards may carry indicia for a first use on a first face and text for a second use either on the same face or a second face.
Patent GB-2457379-A (GB)
Title: Sealing arrangement for bath bar
Inventor: FORREST EARL DAVID
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: A grab bar 10 is disclosed for use in a bathing area. The grab bar includes a longitudinal bar 14 extending to a leg 15 that includes a base 48 configured to be secured to a wall 12. The leg includes a hole 18, and a fastener 30 is received in the hole and extends through the base to the wall. A seal 40 is supported by the base and surrounds the hole to seal the grab bar relative to the wall. The seal may be an elastomeric o ring secured by adhesive in a recess 38 in the base. An insert 20 is arranged in the hole for reinforcement and is in an interference relationship to the leg to provide a seal there with. A washer 28 is arranged between the fastener and the insert or leg to seal a head of the washer relative to the leg.
Patent GB-2464578-A (GB)
Title: Connectable cigarette filter
Inventor: CHANG PI-HSIU
IPC: A24F7/04
Filed: 2009-07-16
Abstract: A connectable cigarette filter comprises a mouthpiece and a plurality of, or one to two, or two to three filter units 2 connected with the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is an inclined cylindrical body 10 centrally provided with a stepped aperture 11. The stepped aperture has a front section formed as sloped cavity 12. The inclined cylindrical body has a rear section whose outer surface is provided with a pair of planes 13 so as to form a substantially flat O-shaped cylindrical body to be gripped in a user's mouth. The filter unit is a stepped cylindrical body 20 with a stepped through-hole comprising a large-diameter through-hole and a small-diameter through-hole. The front section of the stepped through-hole is formed as a sloped counterbore. The stepped cylindrical body has rear section formed as a small-diameter, sloped cylindrical body which is shaped and sized according to the sloped counterbore, so that the small-diameter, sloped cylindrical body of one filter unit is insertable into the sloped counterbore of another filter unit.