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Patent GB-2404378-A (GB)
Title: Storable cementitious slurries containing boric acid and method of using the same
Inventor: RAE PHILIP J
IPC: C04B28/04
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: A storable, hydraulically-active, cementitious slurry is made and used to cement within subterranean foundations for oil and gas wells. The slurry is made from a hydraulically-active cementitious material, a suspending agent, and, as a retarder, boric acid. The boric acid is present in the cementitious slurry in an amount sufficient to lower the pH of the storable cementitious slurry to at least 12.0, preferably to at least 11.0 or preferably, for reasons of longevity, to a pH of at least 9.0. Generally the amount of boric acid in the cementitious slurry is between from about 1 to about 6 percent by weight. Preferred as suspending agent are iota carrageenan as well as poly (methyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride) decadiene copolymer. The slurry remains liquid during storage. The slurry is activated when needed for cementing and is pumped into the subterranean formation where it is allowed to set.
Patent GB-2418347-A (GB)
Title: Fluid agitation or cavitation cleansing of particles
Inventor: PRIESTMAN GEOFFREY HUGH
IPC: B08B3/12
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: Enclosed reactor in which particles are treated within a fluid, with at least one fluid jet impinging on a baffle (embodiment at fig.6) , or two fluid jets 28 facing each other (all other embodiments). The jetted fluid impinging upon the particles 16 to cause their surfaces to be cleansed either by mutual agitation, in which the particles bumping into one another causing a scouring action, and/or fluid cavitation, in which bubble collapse causing a scouring action. Cavitation may be precipitated by a cyclical pumping action of fluid back and forth between the jets 28, and particles may enter into the body of the jet tubes 26 as part of the cleansing process. The apparatus may find application in the field of non water soluble contaminants, such as oil, from particles such as sand or soil.
Patent GB-2407372-A (GB)
Title: Water combustion technology-methods,processes,systems and apparatus for the combustion of hydrogen and oxygen
Inventor: HAASE RICHARD A
IPC: F03G6/00
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: This invention relates to improved combustion methods and systems of Water Combustion Technology, WCT, based upon the chemistry of Water (H2O) incorporating Hydrogen (H2) and Oxygen (O2), as well as H2O as fuel. The WCT described in this invention does not use a hydrocarbon as a fuel source, rather the WCT uses H2 in combination preferably with O2 a secondarily in combination with air. The primary product of the combustion of H2 and O2 is H2O. Further, WCT separates H2O into H2 and O2, thereby making H2O an efficient method of storing fuel. The discovered WCT significantly improves the thermodynamics of combustion, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of combustion. Further, the discovered WCT relate to combustion wherein H2O is added to the fuel mixture to control the combustion temperature, thereby utilizing H2O during combustion as a heat sink. The steam produced maintains: 1) the power output of combustion, 2) provides method(s) of energy recycle and 3) provides an efficient method of energy storage, while 4) controlling the combustion temperature, thereby cooling the engine. Steam presents a reusable energy source in the exhaust, both from the available kinetic and the available heat energy, as well as the conversion of said steam into Hydrogen and/or Oxygen.
Patent GB-2409860-A (GB)
Title: Cationic polymerizable composition
Inventor: SASA NOBUMASA
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: A cationic polymerizable composition comprising an alicyclic epoxy and an oxetane; a cationic polymerization initiator; and an amino alcohol, wherein the amino alcohol contains two hydroxyl groups and one carbon chain containing a carbon atom having one or no hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atom. An actinic ray curable ink-jet ink using the composition and a method of stabilizing the cationic polymerizable composition, are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2427443-A (GB)
Title: Automatically stopping and starting the i.c. engine of a vehicle having a manual transmission
Inventor: PETRIDIS THEMI
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: A method for starting and stopping an engine 10 driveably connected to a manual transmission 11 by a clutch is disclosed in which the engine 10 is operable in a first mode 200 in which the engine 10 is automatically stopped and started and in a second mode 100 in which the engine 10 is run continuously. When the engine 10 is being operated in the first mode 200 the method includes the step 900, 902, 408 of automatically starting the engine 10 from an engine stopped state 700, 702 when it is determined that the clutch is disengaged, the transmission 11 is in gear and a brake pedal 23 is released.
Patent GB-2416148-A (GB)
Title: Web-fed rotary print unit with selectable master and slave motor option
Inventor: BAINTNER ALFONS
IPC: B41F3/58
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: A web-fed rotary printing press (10) has a plurality of controllable drive motors (13 and 14) associated with a plurality of drive cylinders (11 and 12). The cylinders are linked via a releasable mechanical connection (19) that may lock a pair of connecting gears (15 and 16) located on respective parallel shafts (17 and 18). When in the linked position the motors assume a master (14) and slave (13) relationship. A looped feedback means incorporating tachogenerators (26, 29), master / slave controllers (20, 21) and a reference signal (27) may be provided. When linked, signal (28) serves to aid control of motor (13). The motors may be controlled for speed, angular position or torque with respect to each other. When unlinked the motors and hence the cylinders act independently of each other but retain their own, individual feedback controls. Alternative motor and gear drives are shown in figures 8-10.
Patent GB-2413918-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for transporting packet data over an optical network
Inventor: PAN PING
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A method, apparatus and network for transporting layer-2 frames, such as Ethernet MAC, ATM AAL5, and Frame Relay, over SONET, SDH, or OTN transport networks is disclosed. The method establishes "pseudo-wires" between, for example, SONET switches and directly on top of the SONET layer. The method may implement MPLS signaling protocols on traditional SONET switches for the purpose of aggregating layer-2 frames from the transport network edges, while the transport network itself is independent from IP and MPLS routing. This approach provides a number of advantages to the network carriers in terms of operation and equipment expense reduction. To enable the transport network to be independent from IP and MPLS, and avoid subsequent IP control message processing inside the networks, an edge-to-edge "tunneling' mechanism is designed to transmit control messages as a part of the SONET (or SDH or OTN) frame payload.
Patent GB-2418293-A (GB)
Title: Inductively coupled plasma alignment apparatus and method
Inventor: MARROITT PHILIP
IPC: H05H1/26
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: An inductively coupled plasma alignment apparatus comprising: a coil 10 for generating an inductively coupled plasma in a gas, the coil having a first axis 100; a torch 20 passing at least partially through the coil, the torch having a second axis 200; and an adjustment mechanism 80, 110 for adjusting the position of the torch with respect to the coil so as to alter the relative configuration of the first and second axes. The adjustment mechanism may adjust an angle and/or a distance between the second axis and the first axis. The second axis may be held substantially parallel to the first axis, while the adjustment mechanism adjusts a distance between the second axis and the first axis. The coil is preferably maintained substantially fixed in position with respect to a sampling aperture for sampling photons or ions from the plasma.
Patent GB-2429834-A (GB)
Title: Laminate ceramic coil former
Inventor: ZHANG TAO
IPC: H01J3/26
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A coil former (1) comprising a plurality of ceramic plates (2) arranged to form a laminate (3) between first and second ends (4, 5), each plate having an opening therein such that when the plates are arranged in the laminate, a passage (7) is defined between the first and second ends. The coil former can be used in apparatus such as electron microscopes, electron lithography devices and ion implantation devices.
Patent GB-2417136-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a semiconductor component having a barrier-lined opening
Inventor: WANG PIN-CHIN CONNIE
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: A semiconductor component (10) having a metallization system that includes a thin conformal multilayer barrier structure (60) and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor component (10). A layer of dielectric material (30, 34) is formed over a lower level interconnect. A hardmask (36) is formed over the dielectric layer (30, 34) and an opening (50, 52, 54) is etched through the hardmask (36) into the dielectric layer (30, 34). The opening (50, 52, 54) is lined with a thin conformal multi-layer barrier (60) using atomic layer deposition. The multi-layer barrier lined opening is filled with an electrically conductive material (66) which is planarized.
Patent GB-2420433-A (GB)
Title: Roller cone drill bits with optimised cutting zones
Inventor: CHEN SHILIN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: Roller cone drill bits may be formed with cutting elements and cutting structures optimized to increase downhole drilling life of an associated drill bit. The cutting zone, load zone and wear zone of each cutting element may be analyzed by finely meshing (step 180) each cutting element into many small segments. The number of contacts between each meshed segment and portions of a downhole formation may be determined during discrete drilling time periods. A distribution of sliding velocity for each segment relative to portions of the downhole formation may also be determined during the discrete drilling time periods. Force profiles for each cutting zone may be used to determine associated loading zones (step 186) . A wear profile for each cutting element may be estimated by combining the associated force profile with the associated distribution of sliding velocity (step 188).
Patent GB-2422580-A (GB)
Title: Oil containment boom formed from a plurality of hingedly connected moulded plastic panels
Inventor: FISK CLIVE STEPHEN MONTAGUE
IPC: E02B15/06
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: A boom for use in the collection of oil slicks comprises a plurality of hingedly connected panels (10). Each of the panels (10) is formed as a plastic moulding having a groove (15, Fig 3) in its lower edge to receive a bar that acts as a counterbalance weight or ballast bar. Each of the panels (10) may also have grooves (14, Fig 4) in two opposed edges to receive rods (19, fig 7) that form parts of the hinge connections between the panels (10). Each of the panels (10) may also have a pair of spaced formations (16,Fig 2) in one of its edges to facilitate handling of the panels (10).
Patent GB-2436341-A (GB)
Title: Underground chamber
Inventor: BELL HAROLD NEVILLE STEPHEN
IPC: E03F5/02
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: The underground chamber, primarily for use in the utility industries, comprises a wall element defining and lying in a first plane and having inner and outer skins 16,18 connected by spaced ribs 20 that span the gap between the skins with a top joining the skins and lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to the skins and ribs, which extend from said top to a level spaced from the bottom edges of the skins. The chamber also comprises a stiffener 30' with a base 32 and upstanding flanges 34,36 separated by an amount to permit a close sliding fit of the flanges between the bottom edges of the skins when the base is arranged substantially parallel the top. The flanges have a height substantially equal to the separation of the bottom of the ribs from the bottom edges of the skins, with the flanges being supported by stiffening webs connected between flanges and to base. The stiffener is preferably a plastic moulding with the webs arranged so that they lie in an incline relative to the flanges and perpendicular to the base. The flanges and the bottom edges of the skins may have mutually engaging snap-fit catches to retain the stiffener in place. Also claimed are a number of other underground chamber designs.
Patent GB-2437097-A (GB)
Title: Tool for measuring the slack in a motorcycle drive chain
Inventor: HASLAM MICHAEL
IPC: G01B3/04
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A tool for measuring the slack in a Motorcycle Drive Chain 17 includes a handle 2, an attachment device with suction cup 1, for attaching the tool to a Motorcycle Swingarm 16, a release button 5 for releasing the suction, gauges 3, and 28, with metric and/or imperial scale 4. Gauge 3 can rotate on its axis with the suction cup 1, and be angled to suit the angle of the Motorcycle Swingarm 16, and gauge 28 which can rotate through 360.
Patent GB-2427255-A (GB)
Title: Flux transmission member in electromagnetic viscous clutch
Inventor: SHIOZAKI KEN
IPC: F16D33/08
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A viscous clutch comprises sealed non-magnetic housing 2 having case 2-1 and cover 2-2 divided by partition 4 into a sump 5 and transmission chamber 6 and carried through bearing 14 on drive shaft 1. Drive disc 3 is mounted on the shaft within the chamber for torque transmission when oil filled. Dam 15 removes chamber oil through passage 7 to the sump; oil is admitted through partition hole 8 under control of valve 9 comprising a leaf spring 9-1 and armature 9-2. Electromagnet 11 controls valve location through a flux transmission member 10 forming the housing wall and comprising an annular magnetic material disc. The member may be of one piece having arcuate slots 10-1 filled with sealant or of two concentric discs, or a segment thereof joined by a non-magnetic ring or plural bridge portions with the slots filled with rubber sealant which may protrude into the sump to cushion the open valve.
Patent GB-2424995-A (GB)
Title: Latching relay array
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: An electrical relay array (100) using conducting liquid (502, 504, 506) in the switching mechanism. The relay array is amenable to manufacture by micro-machining techniques. In each element of the relay array, two electrical contacts (304, 312) are held a small distance apart. The facing surfaces of the contacts each support a droplet of a conducting liquid (502, 504), such as a liquid metal. An actuator (306 or 314), coupled to one of the electrical contacts, is energized in a first direction to reduce the gap between the electrical contacts, causing the two conducting liquid droplets (502, 504) to coalesce (506) and complete an electrical circuit. The actuator (306 or 314) is then de-energized and the contacts return to their starting position. The liquid droplets remain coalesced because of surface tension. The electrical circuit is broken by energizing an actuator to increase the gap between the electrical contacts to break the surface tension bond between the conducting liquid droplets. The droplets remain separated when the actuator is de-energized because there is insufficient conducting liquid to bridge the gap between the contacts. Additional conductors (120) may be included in the assembly to provide a coaxial structure and allow for high frequency switching.
Patent GB-2433730-A (GB)
Title: Convertible vehicle body with strengthened A-column
Inventor: CLAUSEN-SCHAUMANN ANDREAS
IPC: B60R21/13
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A convertible vehicle body ha a left and a right A-column 1 each inclined backwards with respect to the normal direction of travel of the vehicle. A top apron above a windscreen joins the two upper ends 2 of the A-columns in the transverse direction and forms the upper boundary of the windscreen. A supporting bearer 3 extends from the junction between the top apron and the top ends 2 of the A-columns 1, behind the A-column and downwards to the sill structure 4 of the vehicle. The space between the A-column and the bearer may contain a window.
Patent GB-2430570-A (GB)
Title: Method for synchronising clock pulse devices
Inventor: VOSSIEK MARTIN
IPC: G01S5/06
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for synchronising clock pulse devices (CLK1, CLK2). According to said method, an emission unit (T) emits at least one narrow-band distant signal (V1,V2); clock pulse devices (CLK2) of receiving units (BS1, BS2 ..., BSM) are pre-synchronised by coupling the same to the source of one such distant signal; the emission unit emits a wide-band measuring signal (V3) after a defined waiting time (TW), and the receiving units receive said signal; and the receiving units correlate the wide-band measuring signal with a homogeneously modulated comparison signal, the receiving time of the wide-band measuring signal (V3) and the deviation in the synchronisation of the clock pulse devices being determined and compensated on the basis of the correlation result.
Patent GB-2444323-A (GB)
Title: Cellular protein sheet material
Inventor: TROTTER PATRICK JOHN
IPC: A61L15/32
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A sheet material consists essentially of a continuous, plasticized protein matrix incorporating entrapped gas bubbles in a layer adjacent to one surface only of the sheet. The protein may be collagen, albumin, gelatin, fibronectin or other proteins, and the sheet material may be used as a wound dressing. A reinforcing layer may be present. A method of manufacture of the protein sheet material comprises dispersing a protein in a solvent to form a liquid dispersion; dispersing gas bubbles in the liquid dispersion; spreading the liquid dispersion containing the dispersed gas bubbles to form a sheet thereof; allowing the gas bubbles to rise towards the top of said sheet to form distinct foamed and unfoamed layers in the sheet; crosslinking the protein in the foamed dispersion sheet; and drying the foamed dispersion sheet.
Patent GB-2431029-A (GB)
Title: Handheld Electronic Device wth Text Disambiguation
Inventor: KOLOMIETS SERGEY
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with disambiguation software. The device provides output in the form of a default output and a number of variants. The output is based largely upon the frequency, i.e., the likelihood that a user intended a particular output, but various features of the device provide additional variants that are not based solely on frequency and rather are provided by various logic structures resident on the device. The device enables editing during text entry and also provides a learning function that allows the disambiguation function to adapt to provide a customized experience for the user. The disambiguation function can be selectively disabled and an alternate keystroke interpretation system provided. Additionally, the device can facilitate the selection of variants by displaying a graphic of a special <NEXT> key of the keypad that enables a user to progressively select variants generally without changing the position of the user's hands on the device.
Patent GB-2445602-A (GB)
Title: Carbon Footprint Monitor and Transmitter
Inventor: WALDEN PETER JOHN
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A monitor and transmitter 5 which links to existing energy use meters and vehicle odometers, 1,2,3,4 such that the energy use is monitored and transmitted to the users registered device 6 such as a mobile phone when it is in range of and recognised by the monitor and transmitter 5. The user activates their own device 6 to transfer the data to a central computer 7 which recognises the sender, the data type and the monitor /transmitter 5 allowing the calculation of a current carbon footprint. This footprint data is transmitted back to the users preferred destination device. The central computer 7 is so programmed to remind the user to take their device 6 within range of the monitor and transmitter 5 if no data has been received with a pre-determined period.
Patent GB-2446215-A (GB)
Title: Fall prevention system comprising pivoting grid
Inventor: NURSE TREVOR
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A fall prevention grid comprises six aluminium bars which are connected to each other in a pivoting grid. When in use the bars are arranged perpendicular to each other. The bars are allowed to pivot via a rotating bolt connection, which allows the grid to collapse into a small space for transport and storage. Once opened and positioned, the grid is secured by sliding clamps positioned near the ends of the bars. Additional clamps may be used within the lattice for clamping it into small openings. The grid has been designed to fit a variety of openings up to one Metre Square, and in use will protect workers over shafts, wells etc.
Patent GB-2433935-A (GB)
Title: Methods and compositions for treating hyperglycemic, hyperlipidemic, or hyperinsulinemic disorders
Inventor: CHEN XIAOZHUO
IPC: A61K31/7024
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: Methods of treating hyperglycemic, hyperlipidemic, and hyperinsulinemic disorders are provided. Compositions for treating such disorders axe also provided. The compositions can include hexose and pentose variants having acid moieties and a substituent Y linked to the six position of a hexose or the five position of the pentose.
Patent GB-2449260-A (GB)
Title: Method for Making Bespoke Equine Foot Pads
Inventor: DEWAR-FINCH SUSAN DOROTHY FRANCES
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making bespoke equine foot pads. The foot pads are formed in a mould made from a cast of the underside of the equine foot. The cast encompasses the whole of the sole 6, white line 5, bars 4, sulci 3 and frog 1 and extends beyond both buttress points 2 to a line 8 partway up the heel 9. The method of making the pads preferably comprises the steps of a) cleaning the unshod foot, b) making a cast of the whole of the underside of the foot using a quick setting casting material by holding the equine's foot in a raised position and using a piece of card in place of the ground, c) placing the foot back on the ground just before the casting material sets d) removing the cast, and making a mould using a fine cement, acrylic, silicone, rubber, or plastics material, e) and then making the foot pad from silicone, rubber or plastics.
Patent GB-2438506-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible crate with support members for stacking
Inventor: CAVALCANTE MAURICIO D
IPC: B65D21/032
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: A crate 10, which is preferably collapsible, includes a wall having an opening and a retractable support 40 that is movable between a retracted position and a support position. A tab 44 extends from the retractable support 40 into the opening when the retractable support 40 is in the retracted position. The tab 44 is accessible through the opening to move the retractable support 40 from the retracted position toward the support position. When in the extended position the retractable supports 40 allow for another container to be stacked thereon. The retractable support member 40 may also include a second tab member 46b which extends in a different direction to the first. The tab members 44, 46b allow for the user to move the support member 40 between extended and retracted positions.