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Patent GB-2389396-A (GB)
Title: Breakaway joint for subsea components
Inventor: WILLIAMS MICHAEL R
IPC: F16L23/036
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: The invention is directed to a breakaway joint (200) for releasably connecting a first component to a second component, the breakaway joint comprising a first member (202) to which the first component is attached; a second member (204) to which the second component is attached; a plurality of columnar members (238) each having first and second ends (256,254), the first ends (256) being coupled to the first member (202); and a mechanism (206) engaged by both the second member (204) and the second ends (254) of the columnar members (238) for latching the first member (202) to the second member (204) and for converting a tensile load acting between the first and second members into a compressive load acting on the columnar members (238); wherein when the tensile load reaches a predetermined level, the columnar members (238) will buckle and the latching means (206) will release the first member (202) from the second member (204).
Patent GB-2402544-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic Radiation Emission Apparatus
Inventor: MEADOWCROFT SIMON
IPC: H01S5/042
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation emission apparatus comprises a laser 114 thermally coupled to a heating device 116, for example, an electrically resistive material. The apparatus includes a temperature sensor. The heating device heats a laser in response to a temperature being below a threshold of a predetermined parameter for example, a side mode suppression ratio (SMSR), or a wavelength of the laser. A method supporting a WDM channel using the apparatus is also claimed. There is a method where a laser is selected from a plurality of lasers to support a channel of coarse wavelength division mixing CWDM. The method uses a heated laser. The use of a heating device to increase the number of laser devices usable in a CWDM system is also claimed. The CWDM system may operate over a temperature range are -40 - 85{C.
Patent GB-2404883-A (GB)
Title: Reaction vessels employing electroconductive coatings
Inventor: HOWELL JAMES
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: Reaction vessels for chemical, biochemical or biological reactions (eg. polymerase chain reaction or PCR) comprises a plastic well 10, with an electroconductive coating 11,12 applied thereto to function as an integral heating element for the vessel. The coating sis applied by dipping and then spinning the well to ensure a uniform thickness thereof. The vessel may be constructed from a thermally conductive polymer eg. polypropylene or nylon with a ceramic filler eg. boron or aluminium nitride. In an alternative embodiment the vessel may comprise a glass or silicon chip or slide. The coating may comprise a conductive ink made up of thermosetting polymer (eg phenolic resin) filled with carbon black, metallic or graphite particles. The ink may also comprise a thermoplastic polymer eg polyvinyl butyral. The coating may be applied as a patten using screen printing or lithographic means. The vessels may be provided as a 96 well array mounted in a tray 42. Circuit boards 40 and 45 mounted on the tray provide electrical contacts to each well, allowing for individual temperature adjustments to be made to each. Cooling is provided via an airflow through ventilation holes 41, 43, 46 and 49, whilst thermopiles 48 measure the temperature of each vessel. The array may also be provided with photometric apparatus to monitor the contents of each vessel.
Patent GB-2406771-A (GB)
Title: Aquatic tank and recirculation system within
Inventor: SMITH EDWIN ALEXANDER
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 2003-09-27
Abstract: A water tank for aquatic animals comprises a tank 1 for containing water. A recirculation system 3 is adapted to purify water from the tank and to return purified water to the tank. The recirculation system is configured such that it is positioned within the tank so as to create a passage 5 for the aquatic animals entirely around the recirculation system between the recirculation system and a peripheral wall of the tank. The passage is of generally constant cross-section in order that no vortices or regions of stagnant water can form in which detritus can accumulate and cause impairment of water quality. A plurality of jets from the pump means are directed to induce a flow of water around the passage. A weir may inhibit water flow back into the tank from the recirculation system.
Patent GB-2408811-A (GB)
Title: Optical modulator
Inventor: JOHNSTONE ROBERT IAN
IPC: G02F1/313
Filed: 2003-12-06
Abstract: An optical modulator comprises first and second optical waveguides 6, 8 having first and second electrodes 40, 42 respectively and an electrically conductive region 44 associated with both waveguides 6, 8. The electrodes 40, 42 have inputs for an electrical signal at input ends 66 and outputs for the electrical signal at output ends 68. The conductive region 44 is electrically connected to the output ends 68 of the first and second electrodes 40, 42 such that an electric field created by the electrical signal between the first electrode 40 and the conductive region 44 is substantially equal in magnitude to an electric field created by the electrical signal between the second electrode 42 and the conductive region 44. This enables the modulation of light in the two waveguides 6, 8 to be balanced. The modulator may be a Mach-Zehnder modulator and it may be fabricated in a semiconductor chip.
Patent GB-2392790-A (GB)
Title: Multiple plateau battery charging method and system to fully charge the first plateau
Inventor: CHEIKY MICHAEL
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: A battery charging method and system, the battery charging method comprising: charging at least one battery at a first voltage for a first time duration; determining state of charge of the batteries at the end of the first time duration; if the batteries are substantially fully charged at the end of the first time duration, charging the batteries (100) at the first voltage for a second time duration, and charging the batteries at a second voltage for a third duration of time. The battery charging system (210) comprises: a current source; a cutoff voltage controller and timer (216); at lest one battery; and respective ones of voltage and current regulators, which regulate voltages applied to each of the respective ones of voltage and current regulators.
Patent GB-2409151-A (GB)
Title: A pre-natal abdominal support garment
Inventor: SMITH SIMON
IPC: A41C1/10
Filed: 2003-12-20
Abstract: A pre-natal abdominal support garment comprises an upper element 2, in the form of a bra-top, a lower element 6, e.g in the form of shorts 7, with a waist band 4 and side flaps 5 connecting the two elements so as to transfer the weight of the abdomen to the shoulders. The upper element 2 consists of a front panel 11 (fig 1), a back panel 12 (fig 4), and an under bust support 3 (fig 1), a pair of spaced apart shoulder straps 1 extending from the front panel 11 to the back panel 12. The back panel 12 further includes an anchor point 8 of substantially non-stretchable fabric to which the side flaps are anchored. The lower element 6 (fig 1) comprises a waist band 4, having attachment elements compatible with those of the flaps 5.
Patent GB-2409843-A (GB)
Title: Gyroscopically-stabalised bicycle
Inventor: BRADFORD JOHN SURTEES WYKEHAM
IPC: B62H1/10
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: A bicycle with flywheel-discs mounted on the hubs of the roadwheels, in the space between the spokes, mounted on freewheel bearings, which flywheel-discs are of sufficient mass and of appropriate design to produce a significant gyroscopic effect when they rotate, this rotation being effected by the forward rotation of the roadwheels, the torque of the roadwheel hubs being translated to the hubs of the gyroscopic flywheels via freewheel-bearings, which freewheel-bearings allows the gyroscopic flywheels to continue to spin at the maximum angular speed achieved during powered progress, even after the deceleration or cessation of rotation of the roadwheels.
Patent GB-2397237-A (GB)
Title: Heated incubator hood and incubator temperature control
Inventor: SCHMIDT WOLF-DIETER
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: An incubator hood includes electrical heating elements 1 with temperature dependent resistances 3. The elements or wires may be uniformly spaced and connected in parallel to a voltage source 2 with one temperature dependent resistance in each of the lines. The temperature dependent resistances may be positive temperature coefficient or PTC resistances. The voltage source may supply 30 V and the PTC resistances may show a sharp rise in resistance at 37{C. The resistances may be arranged in an apex of the hood (fig 2). Also disclosed is a method for regulating the temperature of an incubator hood including using a control unit to establish a dew point value based on measured parameters such as air temperature and relative humidity and controlling electrical heating means in the incubator hood to produce a temperature above the established dew point, preferably 1{C or 2{C above the dew point.
Patent GB-2410237-A (GB)
Title: Double walled containers
Inventor: TEW STEVE
IPC: A47J41/02
Filed: 2004-01-24
Abstract: A beverage container comprises a metallic outer container (2), a plastics inner container (5) within the outer container and providing an internal space for containing a beverage, the walls of the inner (5) container substantially thermally isolating the internal space from the outer can, and a lid (8) closing the interior space of the inner container, the lid (8) being openable or having an opening means such as a ring pull formed therein for allowing the release of a beverage contained in the inner space. The inner container (5) may be a separate element inserted into the outer container or the outer container may be formed as a coating on the inner container using a metallic paint or power. The inner container may be of double walled construction, preferably with an at least partially evacuated space between the walls.
Patent GB-2411457-A (GB)
Title: Cooling apparatus
Inventor: GENNER COLIN
IPC: F25D23/00
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A cooling apparatus, e.g. a refrigerator or a freezer, comprises an insulated chiller or freezer box, accessible by a door, and means for cooling the interior of the box, said means comprising a heat exchanger including a tube evaporator system, wherein a first part of the system is located inside of the box and a second part of which is located outside of the box, wherein said system comprises a plurality of tubes connected to provide a pathway for a refrigerant which in use is circulated between said first part and said second part of said system. The metal tubes of the system which in use contact refrigerant which is at a temperature of 0{C or less are connected by lap joints sealed in a gas tight manner by a solder which a) has a melting temperature of from 180 to 300{C and/or b) is a tin solder. Preferably the solder comprises at least 80% by wt. tin, and preferably 99% by wt. tin and 1% by wt. copper. The melting temperature is preferably from 220-240{C. The solder may be heated and melted by a heat gun.
Patent GB-2402373-A (GB)
Title: Neutral section for overhead power conductor
Inventor: BOINTON RICHARD GUY
IPC: B60M1/18
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: The neutral section (1) is disposed between the ends of the conductor line when in use and comprises an insulator (10) to isolate the ends of the conductor line from each other, the neutral axis of the neutral section (1) being such that when the neutral section (1) is in use the neutral axis is aligned closely with the neutral axis of the conductors on its either side and the height of the insulator (10) is chosen so that the stiffness and the dynamic mass of the neutral section (1) closely match those of the conductors on its either side in both the vertical and horizontal planes. The neutral section(1) has two parallel low friction rails (7), e.g. of PTFE, and u-shaped end pieces (3,4) between the rails. The end pieces (3,4) are spliced onto adjacent conductor ends and provide smooth contact onto the rails (7). The section (1) can have a series of plates of epoxy resin with chopped strand glass fibre reinforcement and a semiconductor tape attached to its spine.
Patent GB-2413677-A (GB)
Title: Digital pen and paper system using a pattern which encodes communication parameters
Inventor: MACKENZIE ANDREW
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A digital pen and paper system wherein the paper has a pattern thereon encoding data relating to how the pen should transmit payload data. The payload data to be transmitted is preferably the information about the pen strokes obtained from a position encoding pattern which is also on the paper. The encoding data relating to the transmission could be data define the device to which the pen should transmit the data to or an encryption key which the pen should use to transmit the data.
Patent GB-2399918-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for interactively providing product related information on demand and providing personalized transactional benefits at a point of purchase
Inventor: WILLIAMS PETER
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for interactively providing product and related information to a user based upon product identification information, such as a UPC code, and enabling the user to engage in various transactions related to the product. According to one aspect of the present invention, the system informs and educates the user to efficiently purchase the product or service. The system is also configured to offer personalized transactional benefits to the user based on the amount and/or type of personal information that is provided by the user.
Patent GB-2399835-A (GB)
Title: A floor panel and method for manufacturing of such panel
Inventor: DEAKIN GARY
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A floor panel comprises a substrate consisting of a core 1 which may be encapsulated in an envelope 2 and a decorative surface covering 3 which is bonded to the upper surface of the substrate. The decorative surface covering 3 is typically of vinyl. The decorative surface covering 3 is dimensionally smaller than the substrate 1 or is rebated from the edge of the substrate 1 thereby exposing the upper surface of the substrate in a narrow strip extending around the perimeter of the floor panel. A strip or bead of hot melt adhesive 4 is applied to this narrow strip thereby forming a border around the decorative surface covering.
Patent GB-2419488-A (GB)
Title: A camera providing user image framing assistance
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: H04N1/387
Filed: 2004-10-23
Abstract: A method of processing image data representing a captured image, the data generated using an image capture element of an image capture device, the method comprising generating state data representing at least one characteristic of motion of the image capture device and a status of at least one setting of the device during a predetermined time period, and processing the image data on the basis of the state data in order to provide a measure of framing of the captured image within a field of view of the device, and corresponding apparatus. The measure of framing may be used in order to determine cropping data for the captured image.
Patent GB-2420074-A (GB)
Title: High visibility waterproof rucksack cover
Inventor: RODGERS MARK STEPHAN
IPC: A45C13/00
Filed: 2004-11-13
Abstract: A high visibility waterproof rucksack cover comprising a cover fabricated from waterproof material which in use is secured to a rucksack using a webbing strap and a pull-cord, an adjustable or removable reflective panel and two pockets, one of which is fabricated from mesh, secured to opposite sides of the rucksack cover by hook-and-loop fastener.
Patent GB-2408711-A (GB)
Title: Backing plate for supporting abrasive material
Inventor: WUENSCH STEFFEN
IPC: B24D9/08
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A first backing disc comprises a flat supporting face 13 and burr-type hooks 18 on this face 13 for attaching an abrasive element thereto. The backing disc, including the supporting face 13 and the hooks 18, is integrally formed as a single plastic component by injection moulding. A second backing disc is produced in a two-component injection moulding process and has a supporting structure 11 made of a first plastic and a plate 12 moulded thereon with a supporting face 13 and burr-type hooks 18 made of a softer plastic component. On both discs the hooks 18 lie in groups (A-D in fig. 3), the hooks 18 within each group having the same orientation and each group of hooks having a different orientation. The hooks 18 of a circumferential region 131 of the discs have a greater axial height than the others, with hook height decreasing from the outer 131a to the inner 131b part of this region, while the number of hooks 18 increases from the inner 131b to the outer 131a part.
Patent GB-2410427-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting device for chair backrest inclination which provides an automatic search of backrest inclination and locking/unlocking of backrest oscillation
Inventor: GIAMPIETRO TOSATO
IPC: A47C1/031
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: An adjusting device is disclosed which provides an automatic search of backrest inclination of a chair, and locking and unlocking of the oscillation movement of the backrest, in which the backrest (not shown) engages one end of a retained helicoidal compression spring (1,Fig.2), an opposite end of which is retained by a main support body (2). At least one of two pins (5,6,Fig. 1), movable relative to the main support body by a sliding tie-rod (13), transversely engages via holes (410,Fig.4) an end of a sliding rod 4 which is coaxial to the spring. The rod is connected at a first end to the main support body by a concentric socket (3,Fig.4), which is longitudinally movable, and connected at a second end to the spring which engages with the backrest. The device may be used for an office chair of the type with a base on which a column stands, that is also height adjustable, and supports by a main support body at least one backrest.
Patent GB-2418984-A (GB)
Title: Simulated flame effect fire
Inventor: WATTS JOHN LESLIE
IPC: F21S10/04
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: An apparatus for simulating a flame effect and forming part of an electric fire comprises a light source (2), a filter means (3) provided with a flame pattern, a rotatable light-diffusing means (4), an actuating means (5) e.g. a motor, capable of moving said light-diffusing means (4), at least one magnifying means (7), and a screen (10). The apparatus is arranged in such a way that that in use the light-diffusing means (4) rotates, light from the light source passes through the filter means (3), the resulting flame pattern passes through the light-diffusing means (4), and then the resulting flame effect passes through the magnifying means (7) and onto the screen (10). A colour filter (6) may be included e.g. between the light-diffusing means (4) and the magnifying means (7). The flame pattern passing through the magnifying means (7) may be reflected by a mirror (8). More than one mirror of differing colours may be used giving depth to the resulting flame pattern. The filter means may comprise a disc with a cut-out of a flame pattern.
Patent GB-2411511-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment machines
Inventor: MILES MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: This PCT Application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2416915-A (GB)
Title: An RF multipole rod system
Inventor: REBETTGE JENS
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A component comprising all the multipole rods 4 for one phase of an RF multipole rod system together with at least one retaining ring 2 is made from a single metal block e.g. of aluminium or an aluminium alloy by wire erosion. A plurality of such components for respective phases are then aligned and held together by insulating rings 5. The rods 4 may have hyperbolic surfaces and include resistance layers. Fig 6 shows a hexapole rod system composed of one component including rods 4 and another component including rods 6. The multipole rod system may be used as an ion guide, a mass-selective filter or a collision cell to fragment ions.
Patent GB-2418275-A (GB)
Title: Adding metadata to a stock content item
Inventor: MIERAU PETER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing techniques for retrieving a first version copy of a first stock content item from a first content hosting server storing a plurality of stock content items, each item having one or more stock content versions, each item having a content identifier that uniquely identifies the item at the first content hosting server; adding identifier metadata to the first version copy, the identifier metadata including the content identifier of the first stock content item, and storing the first version copy with the added metadata as a first designer copy in a designer storage for later use in a designer system; and in connection with a user interaction with the designer system involving the first designer copy, using the identifier metadata from the first designer copy to retrieve a second version copy of the first item from the first content hosting server. The stock item may be a photograph, audio clip, video clip. The first version copy may be a thumbnail version.
Patent GB-2419954-A (GB)
Title: Determination of borehole azimuth using standoff measurements and tool azimuth measurements
Inventor: HAUGLAND SAMUEL MARK
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: Borehole azimuth is determined using a measured tool azimuth and a parameter indicative of the displacement between the tool and the borehole wall. The parameter may be a stand off measurement or a known lateral displacement vector. When standoff is used in the determination, measurements of standoff and tool azimuth are acquired 204 using standoff sensors and tool azimuth sensors provided on a downhole tool. The measured stand off and tool azimuth is processed to determine the azimuth of the wellbore 208. The determination may include processing of other parameters such as the lateral displacement vector of the downhole tool, logging measurements, borehole parameter vectors. The azimuthal dependence of a measured borehole parameter is also determined by correlating the calculated borehole azimuth with LWD sensor measurements. This is accomplished by convolving the azimuthally sensitive data using a window function. The azimuthal dependence may be utilised to generate a borehole image 210 having improved image resolution and noise rejection.
Patent GB-2432112-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically operated patient table
Inventor: TIGWELL NEIL CHARLES
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A patient table (4) including at least one hydraulic cylinder (15) or motor (16) to effect movement of the table, a means (8,9) to direct fluid to said cylinder or motor, the fluid being suitable for use as a hydraulic fluid. The table may be used in conjunction with an MRI ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Scanner (1). The fluid used in the table may be used to used to cool a gradient coil (2) within the scanner. A hydraulically powered cooling fan (23) may be provided to cool the patient table whilst in use in the scanner. Valves (19,20) and directing means may be provided to control the supply and return of cryogenic refrigerant. Typical hydraulic fluids may be water or water glycol mixture.