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Patent GB-2427854-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard arrangement
Inventor: GRIFFIN JASON T
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: A physical keyboard includes a plurality of multi-functional keys with a reduced column QWERTY key arrangement overlaid with a numeric phone key arrangement for use in both text entry and telephony. Another physical keyboard includes a plurality of multi-functional keys having an array of alphabetic characters and an overlaid numeric array of numbers. A handheld mobile station has a first user interface having a standard alphabetic key arrangement and a second user interface having a numeric phone key arrangement. The space key of the keyboard may be taller than the remainder of keys in the row.
Patent GB-2444738-A (GB)
Title: Registration of the location of a workpiece within the frame of reference of a device
Inventor: FINLAY PATRICK ARMSTRONG
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A system and method for registering the location of a work-piece, such as a patient, within the frame of reference of a robot or other device utilizing one or more previously acquired images of the work-piece. The robot may be employed for example to perform a surgical operation on the patient. An imaging device (1, Fig. 1) such as a CT scanner is used to produce image data which is indexed with respect to the relative position of the table (2, Fig.1). If a tool holder, robot, tool or other device 3 is placed in a position relative to the table (2, Fig. 1) then the table position can be determined relative to the robot 3(or other device) using a referencing arrangement 4 comprising for example location registering elements or a laser interferometry system. Once the location of the table (2, Fig.1) has been registered within the frame of reference of the robot 3, then the previously acquired image information can be matched with the known location of the table (2, Fig.1) to register the location of the patient (or workpiece) within the frame of reference of the robot 3. The image information is acquired through a data interface 7.
Patent GB-2432241-A (GB)
Title: Processing sensing measurements
Inventor: PARKER TOM RICHARD
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: Software (140) for processing measurements from a distributed sensing system (100) receives the measurements, and generates a graphical representation of the measurements indicating their location or time sequence, and a representation of locations of physical features along the path (50), or times of external events, the representations being scaled and associated to provide a visual correlation between the locations of the measurements and locations of the physical features, or between times of measurements and times of external events. The enhanced visual correlation can lead to cost savings if more rapid interpretation of large volumes of measurements can give warning of changes such as subsidence of structures, or of ingress of water into oil wells, for example in time for remedial action to be taken.
Patent GB-2446380-A (GB)
Title: Back Support Pad
Inventor: COCCA CHRISTIAN
IPC: B23K9/035
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: A back support pad 1 comprising a deformable cushion 11 preferably mounted on a copper shoe 13, can be used when welding two pipes 7a, 7b together. The cushion 11 conforms to the back surface of the pipe joint and supports the weld pool 5 created during welding of the pipe joint. The cushion 11 may be designed to conduct heat away from the joint. The deformable surface of the cushion 11 facilitates good conductive contact between the pipes 7a, 7b and the copper shoe 13.
Patent GB-2436048-A (GB)
Title: Method of separating protein, method of staining protein and liquid protein staining agent and protein-staining kit to be used in these methods
Inventor: NAMATAME ICHIJI
IPC: C07K1/26
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: A method of separating a protein by the gel electrophoresis, which comprises the staining step of contacting a liquid staining agent containing a staining agent and a surfactant in a buffer solution with a sample containing the protein, and the electrophoresis step of electrophoresing in a gel the protein-containing sample having been stained in the above step. According to this method, a protein-containing sample can be stained within a short period of time by using a liquid staining agent containing a surfactant such as SDS and the color development can be achieved at a high sensitivity. Moreover, the excessive staining agent migrates before the protein in the electrophoresis, which makes it unnecessary to employ any washing operation. It is also possible that a sample is stained with a staining agent containing a surfactant such as SDS after the one-dimensional electrophoresis and then immediately subjected to the two-dimensional electrophoresis. Thus, the number of steps can be reduced compared with the existing protein separation methods and the separation procedure can be simplified. Namely, a method of conveniently and quickly separating a protein by the electrophoresis can be provided.
Patent GB-2441215-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense
Inventor: COOK CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2007-08-21
Abstract: A cooler 1 supplies a coolant to a cooling circuit 4 that is configured to cool a coolant in a beverage cooler 2 and to supply coolant to a remote serving area. Coolant in the coolant circuit 4 is transported to the serving area in an insulated trunk line 6 and beverage is transported to the serving area in a separate insulated trunk line 5 which includes the cooling circuit 4. In a modification, the trunk line contains a separate coolant circuit supplied with coolant from the beverage cooler 2.
Patent GB-2441874-A (GB)
Title: Odour and bird control formulation
Inventor: WHITTAKER IAN
IPC: A01M29/00
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A control formulation that is suitable for odour control and for use as bird control/bird 5 repellent, the control formulation comprising at least one active agent, at least one solvent, at least one surfactant, and at least one gum, wherein the active agent is an anthranilic acid derivative, acetophenone derivative, veratroyl derivative, cinnamic acid derivative, or alkyl phenyl acetate derivative, and the formulation is adapted for odour control and bird control. The exemplified active agent is methyl anthranilate. The solvent comprises at least one oil component selected from terpenes or naturally occurring extracted oils. Orange terpene is present in the example. The gum is selected from Arabic gums, guar gums, xanthum gums, pectin gums or locust bean gums (carob gum/carubin). Xanthum gum and guar gum are used in the exemplified composition. A method of making a control formulation which comprises mixing the compounds is also claimed. As is the use of a control formulation in the reduction of odours or deterring birds.
Patent GB-2454688-A (GB)
Title: Hysolv foot Tray
Inventor: HOOPER GODFREY EDMUND
IPC: A47K3/022
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A receptacle that when raised at an angle, reveals side sections that can be filled with concentrate. When lowered the concentrate flows into the main section which can then be filled with diluent up to a marked level. This enables you to safely, accurately and conveniently measure out the required percentage concentrations of two or more fluids and or powders.
Patent GB-2454716-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre lighting apparatus
Inventor: LINES ZARA
IPC: F21S8/02
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A decorative lighting apparatus comprises a light source 60 and optical fibre light guides 10 with light distributors such as clear plastic crystalline beads 20 and optionally decorations 30 that refract and diffuse light. Fiber optic light guides 10 can be bundled together in a transparent ferrule 40 to guide light 40 onto the external surfaces of the fibres. Ferrule 40 and fibres 10 may be supported by a spacer (fig 6, 50) away from the light source allowing the apparatus to be portable, suspended from a hook 55, or take the form of a wall light (fig 6) a ceiling downlight (fig 10) and to be retrofitted to an existing light fitting (fig 16). The fibres can be spaced apart by tangling and may be stiff or malleable, supported by a sheath and can be mechanically treated by bending, weaving, knotting or bruising. The light source can be controlled to emit plural colours.
Patent GB-2459080-A (GB)
Title: Window Mounting Fixture
Inventor: BATTERHAM ANDREW RICHARD
IPC: E06B1/12
Filed: 2008-01-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method of fixing prefabricated building elements e.g. bay windows and support frames accurately into the structure of a building, such that loading from the window is transmitted through the fabric of the building. The prefabricated building elements may include a goalpost type framework 100 of tubular steel secured to the building at various points about the boundary of the framework with ties. The framework may be pad fixed 103 to the floor by bolts and resin anchors. The bay window (1 figure 8) is preferably prefabricated with lower and upper brick sections 4 and 6, middle window section 5 and supporting elements which extend from the window. The window may be lifted and slid back into position and the supporting elements fixed to the framework such that the weight of the window is taken by the floor slab.
Patent GB-2445519-A (GB)
Title: Copolymer and polymer light emitting devices made by using the same
Inventor: NOGUCHI TAKANOBU
IPC: C08G61/12
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A copolymer characterized by comprising repeating units represented by the general formula (1) and repeating units represented by the general formula (2): (1) [wherein A and B are each independently an optionally substituted aromatic ring; X is -O-, -S-, -S(=O)-, -S(=O)2-, -Si(R1)2-Si(R1)2-, -Si(R1)2-, -B(R1)-, -P(R1)-, -P(=O)(R1)-, -O-C(R1)2-, or -N=C(R1)-; R1 is a substituent; and when plural R1' s are present, they may be the same or different] (2) [wherein Y is -O-, -S-, or -C(=O)-; Ar1 is optionally substituted aryl or an optionally substituted monovalent heterocyclic group, with the proviso that no substituent attaches to the Ar1-constituting atoms which are adjacent to the atom bonded to the nitrogen atom; R2 is a substituent; n is an integer of 0 to 3; plural n' s may be the same or different; and when plural R2' s are present, they may be the same or different].
Patent GB-2460631-A (GB)
Title: Spring insertion device
Inventor: HINDRY ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B25B27/30
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A spring insertion container assembly, especially for the installation of a clock mainspring, includes a container 1 within which an ejector 2 is located. The ejector may be a piston and retained by location pin 3. Upon the assembly being attached to a dedicated winder the spring is wound into the container 1. The assembly is then removed from the winder and after removal of location pin 3 is placed over the empty mainspring barrel. After alignment, the spring is pressed into the barrel and retained.
Patent GB-2460668-A (GB)
Title: Subsea fluid sampling apparatus
Inventor: VANNUFFELEN STEPHANE
IPC: E21B33/03
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: Subsea apparatus 10 for sampling and analysing fluid from a well comprises at least one housing locatable in close proximity to a subsea well or wellhead and at least one fluid analysing device 26 being in the housing. The fluid analysing device is in communication with a fluid sample obtained from the subsea well, and the fluid analysing data can be communicated. The apparatus may include a software model for predicting the production conditions of the well and attachment means 16 for a detachable subsea vehicle such as a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) or an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). The invention relates further to a method of analysing fluid from a subsea well. Also disclosed is a subsea apparatus for sampling fluid from a well in which the fluid sample is transportable to the surface for analysis.
Patent GB-2458971-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle chassis
Inventor: MURRAY IAN GORDON
IPC: B62D21/02
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: A chassis for a vehicle which combines rigidity, speed of manufacture, and a small environmental footprint comprises a framework 10 of interconnected tubular sections having longitudinal members 12, 14, 16 and 18 and cross-members (28) and at least one sheet 50 bonded to the framework. Laser cutting, CNC bending, and computer-controlled welding mean that the required production time can be kept to 120 seconds and the rigidity of the structure as a whole is sufficient. Such a chassis also has an exceptionally low carbon footprint. The sheet can be metallic, such as aluminium or aluminium honeycomb, or it can be a composite material such as one comprising a paper-based core and a fibre-reinforced plastics coating. The sheet is non-flat, and has a concave geometry such as a tub. It can be composed of a plurality of sections, ideally joined by a method allowing a positional tolerance so that any tolerance in the construction of the framework can be accommodated.
Patent GB-2462813-A (GB)
Title: Gauge region protection
Inventor: ELVIDGE JONATHON
IPC: E21B10/42
Filed: 2008-08-18
Abstract: A drill bit comprises a bit body including a gauge region 26 of discontinuous form, wear reducing arrangement 32 applied to at least part of the gauge region 26, and a guard arrangement 34 protecting at least part of a leading edge of the wear reducing arrangement 32, the guard arrangement 34 comprising an element of tungsten carbide 42 secured to the gauge region 26. The tungsten carbide element 42 may be of cylindrical multi-part form and may be rejected cutters unsuitable for use as cutting elements on the drill bit.
Patent GB-2463106-A (GB)
Title: Distributing presence information
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN MARK
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A method of distributing availability information from a first user terminal to at least one further user terminal connected via a communication network, comprising: executing a communication client at the first user terminal; the communication client accessing schedule data stored on a storage means relating to a user of the first user terminal; the communication client analysing the schedule data to determine a current status of the user; mapping the current status of the user to a selected one of a group of predefined availability settings at the communication client; and transmitting a message comprising the selected availability setting over the communication network to the at least one further user terminal. The communication network may be packet based, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) using peer-to-peer (P2P) topology. The communication may be voice, instant messaging (IM), video calling, etc. The stored schedule data may on a calendar application.
Patent GB-2469665-A (GB)
Title: A security device for mounting across a wing
Inventor: STEAD ANTHONY GERARD
IPC: E05C17/04
Filed: 2009-04-23
Abstract: A security device for mounting across door means or window means, comprising first elongate bar means 2 rigidly connected to a second shorter elongate bar means 3 such that said first and second bar means together comprise a substantially L-shaped body. A first end of the L-shaped bar is configured to be detachably pivotally mountable adjacent the wing on its hinge side 7 and a second end of the L-shaped brace is configured to be permanently pivotally mountable adjacent the wing on its swinging side 8. The bar may be mounted across a door on either side of the frame and to prevent complete opening of the door but allow partial opening of the door. The first elongate bar may be telescopically adjustable in length. An audible or visual alarm may detect vibrations and displacement of the door brace. Two pivotal L-shaped door braces may be provided connected by vertical bars (see fig. 6).
Patent GB-2473594-A (GB)
Title: A pipeline lining pig having a through-bore
Inventor: TWELL EDWARD RICHARD
IPC: F16L55/28
Filed: 2009-06-09
Abstract: A pipe lining pig / mole / apparatus 10 for insertion into a pipe comprises an inner channel 16 extending between opposite ends 12, 14 providing an internal fluid passageway 24 through the apparatus, an outer chamber 18 defined between the outer surface of the lining pig and the inner surface of the pipe, and a supply pipe 22 which comprises a pressure control line for controlling the movement of the apparatus along the pipe as well as a supply line for providing the material, the supply line terminating at the outer chamber. Ideally, the through-hole / internal bore is provided so as to allow the lining apparatus to be used when the pipeline is live and without disrupting the supply. The lining material may be a curable polymer. The pipeline lining pig is designed such that the lining supply pressure provides propulsion. The lining polymer preferably hardens by the time it leaves the outer chamber.
Patent GB-2470429-A (GB)
Title: Adapter to switch off lights in the absence of people
Inventor: HAYDEN PATRICK
IPC: H01R33/94
Filed: 2009-06-29
Abstract: An adapter has a 360° infra-red sensor 2 to detect movement and body heat, which controls a light bulb 1 to switch it off if no-one is present. An adjustable dial/timer 4 is used to set a delay so that the light will stay on from one minute to fifteen minutes from detecting a person.
Patent GB-2461430-A (GB)
Title: Rock bit with hydraulics configuration
Inventor: TEDESCHI LUCA
IPC: E21B10/18
Filed: 2009-09-25
Abstract: A drill bit for drilling through an earthen formation to form a borehole with a radius R. In an embodiment, the drill bit comprises a bit body having a central bit axis and including a pin end, an internal plenum, and a dome side. The dome side includes a central dome region extending from the bit axis to about 10% of the radius R and an intermediate dome region extending from the central region to about 50% of the radius R. In addition, the drill bit comprises an intermediate receptacle having a central axis and extending through the intermediate dome region. Further, the drill bit comprises a first and a second rolling cone, each including an intermediate cone region. A projection 25 of the central axis of the intermediate receptacle passes between the intermediate regions 25c' of the first cone and the second cone.
Patent GB-2461455-A (GB)
Title: Control device for vehicular power transmitting apparatus
Inventor: IMAMURA TATSUYA
IPC: B60W20/00
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: A control device is disclosed which can obtain increased fuel economy performance depending on a kind of fuel in a vehicle having an internal combustion engine and an electric motor when the kind of fuel supplied to the internal combustion engine is altered. A determining vehicle speed (V1) and determining output torque (T1), representing a boundary value with which a step-variable control region and a continuously variable control region of a shifting mechanism (10) are demarcated, are altered such that the higher the mixing ratio of ethanol, the lower will be the determining vehicle speed (V1) and determining output torque (T1). Therefore, the determination is made whether to operate a first electric motor (M1) depending on the mixing ratio of ethanol, making it possible to obtain increased fuel economy performance in line with the mixing ratio of ethanol.
Patent GB-2476463-A (GB)
Title: A friction inducing member for use in directional drilling
Inventor: ALDRED WALTER
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A drill string 100 has a member 102 which in use can contact the inner face of the borehole. When the drill string is not rotating the member induces a large frictional torque to prevent rotation. When the drill string is rotating the member induces a small frictional torque to allow rotation to continue. Thus a drill bit can be rotated by rotating the drill string, or by powering a downhole motor while the drill string does not rotate. The large torque should be greater than 600Nm while the small torque should be less than 300Nm. The member 102 can be eccentrically mounted 106. The member may have barb-like protrusions 104. The member 102 can include radially movable elements (210, fig 2). The elements can move over an extended time period, or be responsive to impact or centrifugal force. The face of the elements can be angles to the borehole. The apparatus is particularly useful for directional drilling.
Patent GB-144999-A (GB)
Title: Bobbin feeler for looms provided with automatic weft-replenishing mechanism, and employing two or more shuttles
IPC: D03D51/34
Filed: 1920-04-12
Abstract: 144,999. Maschinenfabrik Ruti vorm. C. Honegger. Juno 14, 1919, [Convention date]. Weft-feeler arrangements.-A weft feeler is arranged to feel the bobbin from below and is actuated by two levers on the same axle, one lever carrying the feeler and the other being connected to the bobbin-inserting device. As shown, a forked weft feeler 7, Figs. 1 and 3, is carried by a lever 4, which is mounted loosely on an axle 3 on the lay at the magazine side of the loom and is connected to another lever 5 on the same axle by a rod 11 passing through a projection 12 of the lever 5 and connected to a pivot 10 on the lever 4. A spring 14 connected to the pivot 10 abuts against the projection 12, and the rod 11 is provided with a collar 13. The lever 5 is connected by a rod 15 to an arm 16 of the spool-inserting device 17, whereby, on the beat-up, the feeler is moved upwards yieldingly, and is positively withdrawn from the shuttle on the rearward movement of the lay. When the spool or bobbin 6 is sufficiently exhausted, it allows the feeler to move upwards to such an extent that a projection 8 on the lever 4 can engage and rock a lever 9, mounted upon a fixed pivot, as shown in Fig. 1, thereby causing actuation of the spool-changing mechanism, the connexion 15 thereupon withdrawing the feeler from the shuttle. A slotted plate 19 fixed to the shuttle-box tongue acts on the projection 8 and, as shown in Fig. 7, prevents the feeler from being moved upwards when the shuttle is absent from the box. The feeler may be arranged to rotate about its horizontal axis and may act as a touch or electrical feeler.
Patent GB-436090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of cellulose from lignocellulosic materials
IPC: D21C3/20
Filed: 1934-04-04
Abstract: Ligno-cellulosic material is treated for use in the production of cellulose esters or ethers such as the nitrate, acetate, or xanthate, by extraction of the lignin by solution in organic solvents containing sulphur dioxide or containing inorganic basic substances in amount at least about 0,5 per cent of the weight of the organic solvent.  The organic solvent may contain considerable amounts of water.  Sulphur dioxide may be used together with a basic substance and it may be in the form of alkali metal sulphite.  Treatment may be at raised pressure and temperature.  Pressure may be exerted by nitrogen or other inert gas.  Alcohol-water, acetone-water, dioxane-water, alcohol-benzene-water, and dioxane, are specified solvents or solvent mixtures.  To assist penetration of solvent, the material is treated in divided form with agitation, and preferably the digester is put under vacuum before introducing the solvent.  The active surface of the material may be increased by sudden vaporization of a liquid within the material.  The wood or other material may first be subjected to water, alkali, or acid treatments, or to extraction of resins with benzene or other solvent.  In an example, spruce chips are extracted in stages with ethyl alcohol-water mixture containing sulphur dioxide.  The material is washed with alcohol and water and bleached with chlorine.  The residue obtained on distillation of the solvent contains lignin and water-soluble sugars.  In another example, the extracting solution is ethyl alcohol and water containing caustic soda.  Specifications 249,173, [Class 2 (ii)], 374,047, [Group VIII], 398,801, 416,549, 421,379; and 433,783, [Group VIII], are referred to.