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Patent GB-2390097-A (GB)
Title: Detergent gels containing coloured particles
Inventor: GUZMANN MARCUS
IPC: C11D3/40
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A detergent composition comprises a gel having a first colour and primary particles having a second colour, wherein the first colour of the gel interacts with the second colour of the primary particles such that at least part of the composition has a third colour. Secondary particles, such as emulsion micelles, gas bubbles, or other suspended particles, may also be provided, which have another colour that interacts with the second colour of the primary particles. Preferably, the primary particles are water soluble and are at least partially encapsulated with a cellulose and/or a polyvinyl alcohol. Typically, the primary particles are present in an amount of at least 0.3 wt.% of the composition. The gel may have a viscosity greater than 4000 mPas and may contain a thickening agent, such as polyacrylic acid. Preferably, the composition is for use in dishwashing or laundry applications.
Patent GB-2383628-A (GB)
Title: Force-feedback pedal for a brake system driven by a bi-directional electric motor
Inventor: STACHOWSKI STEPHEN M
IPC: B60T7/04
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A sprung pedal 10 has a motor-driven feedback mechanism for providing force feedback, and may for example be a vehicle braking pedal. The pedal is linked to a bi-directional motor 28 (which may be of the DC brushless type capable of being driven in two directions) by a three stage planetary gearbox 30 (eg. having a 1:150 ratio) to increase the motor torque to effect rotation of the pedal. A motor controller (58, figs 6 & 7) is linked to the motor and to a microprocessor (56, figs 6 & 7). Transducers for force 32 and displacement 34 measure or sense pedal parameters and provide feedback to the microprocessor. The active pedal system may replace a vacuum boosted brake pedal in a hydraulic brake system, or form part of a brake-by wire system having a second microprocessor (68, fig 7). A method of providing force feedback is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2374209-A (GB)
Title: Underground power cable conduit etc
Inventor: BIRCUMSHAW PETER STANLEY
IPC: H02G9/06
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: A power cable conduit (1) for installation underground, comprises an outer pipe (2), a sleeve (3) of synthetic plastics material located coaxially, or generally so, with respect to the pipe (2), with the sleeve (3) separated by spacers (5) from the internal surface (6) of the pipe to define a first-annulus; a central tube (8), also located co-axially, or generally so, with respect to the pipe (2) and also of synthetic plastics material, located within the sleeve (3), with central tube (8) spaced from the internal surface (10) of the sleeve (3) to define a second annulus (11); a plurality of cable tubes (12) of synthetic plastics material located in an array around the external periphery (9) of the central tube (8); a plurality of electrical power cables (13) each extending, with clearance, along some or all of the cable tubes (12); with the central tube (8) being adapted to convey a heat transfer medium and with the cable tubes (13) and/or the second annulus (11) being adapted to convey heat transfer medium therealong. The invention also includes both a method of installing an underground power cable conduit, and also an underground electrical power transmission system.
Patent GB-2393609-A (GB)
Title: Macro-mobility in a mobile radio communication unit using packet data protocols and tunnelling
Inventor: CHEN XIAOBAO
IPC: H04W28/16
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: Apparatus for and methods of enabling a gateway node of a first packet-switched data network to select a first channel, from a plurality of channels, for transferring a tunnelled data packet to a destination packet protocol address of a mobile node provided service in the first network, the selecting being performed by mapping a packet data protocol address to one, or more, data packet filters and by detecting a trigger event indicating that the gateway node may receive tunnelled data from a second packet-switched network external to the first network, and in response, encapsulating a packet data protocol address into a first data packet filter to indicate that the data packet has been tunnelled via a tunnelling node, the first packet filter being used by the gateway node to select from the plurality of channels.
Patent GB-2378944-A (GB)
Title: High temperature/high pressure colour change of diamond
Inventor: BURNS ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: C01B31/06
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: A method is provided for changing the colour of a brown type IIa diamond from brown to colourless. The method involves subjecting the diamond to selected conditions of elevated temperature and elevated pressure to produce the colour change.
Patent GB-2381813-A (GB)
Title: Use of helically wound tubular structure in the downhole environment
Inventor: JOHNSON CRAIG D
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A system (105) that is useable in a subterranean well (30) includes a tubular structure (11) that is formed from a spirally wound strip (10), and the tubular structure (11) is provided downhole in the subterranean well (30).
Patent GB-2395140-A (GB)
Title: Beat the number game
Inventor: PRICE ANTHONY DAVID
IPC: A63F9/04
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A beat the number game comprises tray 1 having nine numbered pegs or keys 2 which are pivotally attached to horizontal bar or rod 4 positioned at one side of the tray, with pocket 3 provided beside the pegs. The pegs may be supported by base bar (7, fig. 4). To play, dice 5 are thrown into the pocket, and the numbers shown on the dice are used singly or in combination to determine which pegs should be pivoted in order to "hide" the number from view, the object being to hide all the numbers. Alternatively, playing cards may be used to generate the random numbers instead of dice. The markings used to number the pegs may be raised or indented, with the dice having indented markings, in order to allow partially sighted or blind people to play. Twelve pegs may be provided, and, in the simplest embodiment, the tray and pegs may be omitted, with the numbers being written down and crossed off.
Patent GB-2378851-A (GB)
Title: Changing colour of backlit telephone display according to caller identification
Inventor: SAKAI HAJIME
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2000-12-12
Abstract: A telephone device includes a backlit LCD display 19,20, a telephone memory 10 for storing the numbers of incoming callers and a memory 11 for storing telephone numbers belonging to a call group. When an incoming call is received, the caller line identification (CLI) is displayed on the LCD which is backlit in one of three colours depending upon whether the incoming call originates from an unknown caller, a known number stored number in memory 10, or a group number stored in memory 11. Numbers stored in group memory 11 may relate to family, friends, business and work contacts etc. Facilitates identification of call type without having to look at displayed telephone number.
Patent GB-2396185-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle exhaust damage protector
Inventor: JAGGER MARK DEAN
IPC: F01N13/00
Filed: 2002-12-14
Abstract: A protection device 1 for motorcycle exhaust silencer 9;. The device 1 reduces damage to the silencer 9 in the event of an accident. The invention consists of two component pads held in place around the ends of the exhaust silencer 9 by a retaining clamp 6. In the event of a crash the exhaust silencer 9 if held away from the abrasive road surface 10 by the device(s). In the event of an accident the exhaust silencer 9 with the device 1 fitted is dragged over the abrasive road surface 10 by the momentum of the crashing motorcycle. The device absorbs the abrasive and damaging effect of the road surface 10. The device can be included as pad of the silencer design or produced as a separate item for attachment to an exhaust silencer. It may be produced in any colour, opacity or with any coloured patterns and made from any suitable material.
Patent GB-2399544-A (GB)
Title: Profiled hatch cover
Inventor: KENNEDY STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B63B19/16
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A hatch cover 2 for sea-going cargo vessels (1, Fig 1) has an arcuate longitudinal profile and comprises a sandwich structure having upper and lower metal plates (10 and 11, Fig 3) and an intermediate layer (12, Fig 3) of a plastics or polymer material bonded to said metal plates for the transfer of shear forces. The intermediate layer may include a form of rigid foam (13, Fig 4) while the plastics or polymer material may comprise a compact elastomer (14, Fig 4). Each hatch cover may be provided with landing plates(16, Fig 5) and/or stacking cones (17a, 17b, Fig 7) to facilitate the stacking of the hatch covers on like hatch covers.
Patent GB-2402756-A (GB)
Title: Collaboration system
Inventor: LEWIS SIMON CHARLES ROGER
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A user collaboration system includes a plurality of data input devices 1 in particular digitising tablets, one input device per user. A data controller 2 is arranged to combine the input data from the input devices 1 and to provide the combined input data to a display device 3, such as a monitor or projector. The display device could be included in the data input devices.
Patent GB-2403412-A (GB)
Title: Air Freshening device
Inventor: GERRIE JOHN
IPC: A61L9/04
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in or relating to devices for an air freshener or purifier utilising a gel fragrance or other composition suitable for being suspended from a door. A device 10 for an air freshener or purifier comprising a gel holder 11 having a first surface in which is located at least one recess for receiving a gel composition, and a hanger 12 for suspending the gel holder such that said surface is in a substantially vertical orientation, said hanger comprising a strip of malleable material capable of being manually deformed to form a hook 21,22 for attaching the device to a door or door furniture, and retaining its deformed shape. The hanger may be permanently or removably connected to the gel holder.
Patent GB-2405137-A (GB)
Title: Roll holder with foldable spindle
Inventor: SANDERSON DENISE ANN
IPC: B65H16/04
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: An apparatus (2) for holding a roll (6) of material comprising a spindle (4), about which the roll is free to rotate, which in use is substantially vertical to support a roll of material. The spindle may comprise a joint mechanism (18) to facilitate loading/unloading of rolls by pivoting the spindle to a horizontal position and may be provided with a plate to support the roll at an adjustable height. There may also be pinch (22) means that allows the material to be pulled through, thereby unrolling material from the roll, but otherwise retains the material in a pinch.
Patent GB-2398590-A (GB)
Title: Surface controlled subsurface lateral branch safety valve
Inventor: RESTARICK HENRY L
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A surface controlled subsurface lateral branch safety valve (88) provides flow controlled for each branch wellbore in a multilateral well. In a described embodiment, a completion system for a well having in intersection between parent (66) and branch wellbores (76) includes an apparatus having multiple passages formed therethrough. One passage (70) provides fluid communication between opposite ends of the apparatus in the parent wellbore, and another passage (74) provides guidance for drilling the branch wellbore. The apparatus further includes a flow control device (88), such as a surface controlled subsurface safety valve, which selectively controls fluid communication with the branch wellbore.
Patent GB-2408096-A (GB)
Title: Oven featuring photocatalytic cleaning arrangement
Inventor: PARKIN IVAN PAUL
IPC: C03C17/245
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: An oven comprises an oven interior defining a cooking space, a source of radiation 5 for photoexciting a photoactive surface 3 of the oven interior to photocatalytically degrade organic matter deposited on the oven interior, to make the photoactive surface 3 hydrophilic, or both, and a controller for controlling the source of radiation 5. The source of radiation 5 is controlled such that the photoactive surface 3 is irradiated within a pre-determined time period before use, at least once within a pre-determined period of time or within a pre-determined time after use. There may be provided a fan 9 for creating an airflow over the photoactive surface 3 during the irradiation. The photoactive surface 3 may comprise a layer of photocatalytic material deposited on the oven interior which may for example comprise titanium dioxide or tungsten trioxide. The radiation source 5 may be an ultra violet light. There may be provided a safety switch for shutting off the radiation source if the oven door 7 is open. The oven may have glass walls on at least three sides of the oven.
Patent GB-2403769-A (GB)
Title: Offset bearing window stay
Inventor: DAVIS RONALD PERCIVAL
IPC: E05D15/46
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: In a friction window stay for mounting a window sash in a window frame, the pivot joint 5 between the long arm 2 and the frame mounting member 3 is offset to one side of a longitudinal centreline of the frame mounting member. When the stay is fully closed, such that the sash mounting member 6 and frame mounting member 3 are substantially aligned, the long arm 2 extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal centre line of the frame mounting member, that is, from the long arm-sash mounting member pivot joint 8 to the offset long arm-frame mounting member pivot joint 5 The short arm-frame mounting member pivot joint 4 is also offset to the opposite side of said longitudinal centre line of the frame mounting member 3.
Patent GB-2420336-A (GB)
Title: Infusion package with handle
Inventor: ALMOND MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B65D85/812
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: An infusion package comprises a bag 2, e.g. a tea bag, having a pair of pulling strips 3 and 4 secured to a bottom seam 12, which extend on opposite sides of the bag. The strips 3 and 4 pass through a tubular handle 5 ending at a pulling tab 6. By pulling the tab 6 away from the handle the bag 2 can be compressed to aid infusion and expel excess liquid from the bag after use. Strings may be used instead of flat strips, and these may pass through the bag or travel externally.
Patent GB-2423142-A (GB)
Title: Lighter with Memory Storage
Inventor: BOLDETTI CARLO
IPC: F23Q2/32
Filed: 2005-02-14
Abstract: A lighter is combined with a memory storage unit to provide a single portable device. The lighter includes a body 4 in which the memory may be stored, and an ignition system 5 through which fuel can be released and burnt. The lighter may also include a fuel refill valve (3 fig 1), which may be placed at any convenient location on the body, and a spark ignition means such as a flint and wheel or an electric system, such as a piezoelectric system. The lighter may also include a connector for the memory unit, protected by a lid 1, for example, a USB type connector. The USB connector may be used to connect and transfer data between the memory storage and a computer. The lighter also includes an LED 6 which illuminates when the device is connected to the computer, and a write protection switch 7. The lighter may be made of any suitable material such as metal, plastic, wood, etc, and the memory storage device may be termed a flash drive.
Patent GB-2413186-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for configuring a touch screen
Inventor: MATTICE HAROLD E
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: A method for determining an operating frequency of a touch screen unit (704) comprises providing a first set of sinusoidal signals to a plurality of electrodes 708a-708d on the screen, each sinusoidal signal having a first frequency, and a first value indicative of the amount of current flowing from the plurality of electrodes when the touch screen 70 is not being touched by a person and when the first set of sinusoidal signals is provided to the plurality of the electrodes is determined. A second set of sinusoidal signals is provided to the plurality of electrodes, each sinusoidal signal in the second set of sinusoidal signals having a second frequency, and a second value indicative of the amount of current flowing from the plurality of electrodes when the touch screen 70 is not being touched by the person and when the second set of sinusoidal signals is provided to the plurality of the electrodes is determined. An operating frequency of sinusoidal signals to be provided to the plurality of electrodes 708a-708d is determined based on the first value and the second value. Means are also provided for calculating a touch position on the touch screen.
Patent GB-2429261-A (GB)
Title: Quick release valve
Inventor: COTTOM IAN MARTIN
IPC: B60T15/52
Filed: 2005-08-16
Abstract: A valve 40 comprises an inlet port 44, an outlet port 48, an exhaust port 60 and a diaphragm 50 disposed between the inlet 44 and exhaust 60 ports which is moveable, in response to air pressure within the valve 40, between a first position in which it seals the exhaust port 60 and a second position in which the exhaust port 60 is open, there being one or more projections 64 associated with the exhaust port 60 on which the diaphragm 50 is able to rest in its first position.
Patent GB-2414756-A (GB)
Title: Subsea logging using alternative conduit in well communicating with floating instrument pod
Inventor: SMITH DAVID RANDOLPH
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: An apparatus for logging or controlling a subsea well comprises an alternative path conduit (11, fig 3) disposed in a subsea well W, proximate a casing string (13, fig 3). The conduit is connected with a floating pod 17 at the ocean surface. A wet connector (12, fig 3) may be used. A logging tool or a cable may be deployed through the conduit. Temperature, pressure or chemical properties may be monitored through the conduit. Downhole devices may be actuated through the conduit. The conduit allows rigless intervention to monitor well variables without interrupting the production tubing fluid flow stream. The pod may house processors and telecom equipment for transmitting data to a remote location.
Patent GB-2419673-A (GB)
Title: Fault isolation method and apparatus in artificial intelligence based air data systems for aircraft
Inventor: HONGERHOLT DERRICK DAVID
IPC: G01P13/02
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A method providing fault isolation, in an air data system which uses artificial intelligence to generate an air data parameter, includes generating the air data parameter as a function of a plurality of measured values such as static pressures. Then, estimates of each of the plurality of measured values is generated as a function of the generated air data parameter. Each measured value ran then be compared to its corresponding estimate to determine if a difference between the measured value and its corresponding estimate exceeds a threshold and therefore indicates a fault in a device which provides the measured value. The artificial intelligence algorithms may be neural networks or support vector machines. The air data system may be a flush air data system (FADS). The air data parameter may be an angle of attack, an angle of sideslip, a Mach number, a global total pressure or a global static pressure for the air vehicle. The plurality of measured values may comprise a measured value indicative of a control surface position , a control surface loading, a force, a vehicle mass at take-off, a vehicle mass balance, a remaining fuel mass, an engine thrust, satellite information, an altitude, an air temperature, a vehicle acceleration, a vehicle attitude or a landing gear position.
Patent GB-2419362-A (GB)
Title: Power generation downhole by use of vibration
Inventor: WETZEL RODNEY J
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: To operate downhole devices power is generated by the conversion of vibrational energy to electrical energy. Various methods of achieving this are disclosed but one involves the relative movement between a winding / coil 602 and a magnetic material 610. A flow diverter (fig 3-11) may be used to alter fluid flow and create turbulence thereby increasing vibration. Another embodiment involves dispersing wireless tags (19A, 19B) in the well to measure well properties and using vibrational energy transferred to the tags to activate them.
Patent GB-2420434-A (GB)
Title: Device for a computer to enable it to play multimedia data in a default mode such that the main CPU is not operating
Inventor: LIN LI-CHENG
IPC: G06F13/14
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a multimedia computer system with a storage medium access device, eg an optical disc reader ie DVD or CD-ROM, such that the device can access the stored data in either a normal or a default playback mode. In the default payback mode the medium device decodes the multimedia data and transmits the decoded image and audio data stream to the display unit(s). The medium device comprises a front end that accesses the data from the storage medium and a back end that decodes the image and audio data, if the data is compliant with a preset format eg MPEG or MPEG4. The device is coupled to the display unit by a chipset that transmits the decoded data. When the computer is operating in the default playback mode the CPU, the memory and other circuits, such as the south bridge may be stopped or powered down to lower the power consumption during the playback of the multimedia data. The computer system may have a control interface for receiving user control instructions and the interface may be coupled to a micro controller to provide the control signals to the medium device when the computer is operating in a the default playback mode.
Patent GB-2421936-A (GB)
Title: Rail road car truck and members thereof
Inventor: HEMATIAN JAMAL
IPC: B61F5/14
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A rail road freight car truck (20 or 22) has a truck bolster (24) and a pair of side frames (26), the truck bolster being mounted transversely relative to the side frames. The mounting interface between the ends of the axles (48) and the sideframe pedestals allows lateral rocking motion of the sideframes in the manner of a swing motion truck. The lateral swinging motion is combined with a longitudinal self steering capability. The self steering capability may be obtained by use of a longitudinally oriented rocker (116, 118) that may tend to permit resistance to deflection that is proportional to the weight carried across the interface. The truck may have auxiliary centering elements mounted in the pedestal seats, and those auxiliary centering elements may be made of resilient elastomeric material. The truck may also have friction dampers that have a disinclination to stick-slip behaviour The friction dampers may operate to yield upward and downward friction forces that are not overly unequal. The friction dampers may be mounted in a four-cornered arrangement at each end of the truck bolster. The spring groups may include sub-groups of springs of different heights.
Patent GB-2422057-A (GB)
Title: Power conditioning module for electric vehicle
Inventor: ZEIDAN MOHAMAD
IPC: H02M3/22
Filed: 2006-01-10
Abstract: An integrated power module (30) conditions and distributes electrical power from a high voltage source (10) in a vehicle, wherein the vehicle includes an electrically-driven traction motor (67,69). A common primary DC-to-DC converter stage (32) for coupling to the high voltage source (10) produces an intermediate DC voltage on an intermediate voltage bus (40). The primary DC-to-DC converter stage (32) comprises a plurality of phases including respective secondary circuits (35,36,37) selectably coupled to the intermediate voltage bus (40). A plurality of power conditioners (44,46,48,50,52) are each coupled to the intermediate voltage bus (40) for transforming the intermediate DC voltage to respective power outputs (61,63,65,67,69), wherein the power outputs including a first AC output (50,52) for driving the traction motor (67,69).