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Patent GB-2416378-A (GB)
Title: Flexible tube for exhaust pipe
Inventor: KIM DAE HYUN
IPC: F01N13/18
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible tube for an exhaust pipe of an automobile, which has a spring member provided along a circumferential surface of outer braids thereof, so that the vibration of the flexible tube and the generation of noise and harshness caused by over-vibration of an exhaust system can be suppressed and riding comfort of drivers and passengers can be improved. The flexible tube according to the present invention comprises a bellows member 10 corrugated to have alternate ridges 11 and furrows 12 along its outer periphery; outer braids 30 provided at a predetermined distance from the outer periphery of the bellows member 10; fixing caps 40 fitted onto both side ends of the outer braids 30 respectively; and a spring member 60 provided on a circumferential surface of the outer braids 30 to be closely contacted thereto.
Patent GB-2408560-A (GB)
Title: Sprocket having different tooth forms randomly arranged
Inventor: OKABE ISAMU
IPC: F16G13/02
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: A roller chain transmission comprises a sprocket 20 having at least first teeth A and second teeth B having different tooth forms (see figure 3), the first teeth A and second teeth B being randomly arranged, and the number of second teeth B not exceeding four times of the number of first teeth A. The roller chain 10 may also have pins of slightly differing diameters d1 and d2, randomly arranged along the length of the chain. This has the effect of suppressing chain and sprocket noise.
Patent GB-2406884-A (GB)
Title: Cyclic and collective propeller blade control
Inventor: PERKINSON ROBERT H
IPC: B64C11/30
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A system which can both collectively and cyclically change the pitch of a plurality of propeller blades 32. In a first aspect of the invention the system comprises a propeller shaft (28 fig 1), a translating pitch change yoke 58 mounted within the shaft 28 and which provides collective pitch change with axial movement along the shaft 28, and an articulatable pitch change yoke 60 pivotally mounted within the shaft 28 and deflectable from the shaft axis A so as to provide cyclic pitch change. The articulatable pitch change yoke 60 may be pivotally mounted to the translating pitch change yoke 58 by elastomeric bearing 62. The deflection of the articulatable pitch change yoke 60 may be effected by two actuators 70a, (70b fig 3B) acting at an angle to one another. In a second aspect of the invention the collective pitch is changeable to produce a thrust and the cyclic pitch is changeable to produce a moment so as to control an aircraft.
Patent GB-2419971-A (GB)
Title: Electronic system for trading commodities
Inventor: KELLY BRIAN VINCENT
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A client for trading commodities on an electronic exchange has a graphical user interface (GUI) that includes the following components. <SL> <LI>a) A price region 24 comprising a plurality of cells arranged along a locus within each of which a price can be displayed; <LI>b) An order region 30, 32 adjacent to the price region. The order region has a plurality of cells within which order data can be displayed. Each cell in the order region corresponds to a respective cell in the price region. <LI>c) A current price indicator that indicates a fixed point on the locus. </SL> The display is updated automatically and periodically by moving the content of the cells along the locus to maintain the current price of the market in place at the current price indicator.
Patent GB-2404733-A (GB)
Title: Estimating text color and segmentation of images
Inventor: LIENHART RAINER W
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: Digital images are received in text bounding boxes and in preparation for a segmentation process the sizes of the digital images are adjusted to a fixed height. Thus, if a particular one of the digital images has a height smaller than the fixed height the digital image is increased in height, whereas if the particular one of the digital images has a height greater than the fixed height, then the digital images are reduced in height.
Patent GB-2424031-A (GB)
Title: Deadbolt lock with pivoted pushing member
Inventor: TAYLOR ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A lock (10) is disclosed. The lock (10) comprises a lock case (20); a deadbolt (30) arranged to be extended from and retracted into the lock case (20) and an arm (40) connected to the deadbolt (30) to push the deadbolt (30) into an extended position. The arm (40) is pivoted (31) and arranged to be rotated about the pivot (31) into alignment with and connected to a component (51) rigidly mounted in the lock case (20) or the lock case itself, when the deadbolt (30) is in the extended position. Rotation of the arm allows an increased force to be applied to the deadbolt (30) and prevents it from being pushed back into the lock case (20) when extended. The lock (10) may be provided with an electrically powered means and a mechanically operated means, either of which is actuatable to move the arm and the deadbolt (30) into an extended position via thrower pins (53) mounted on a thrower (50) pivoted about the component (51).
Patent GB-2413706-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger and liquid cooling system
Inventor: MALONE CHRISTOPHER GREGORY
IPC: F28D11/08
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A heat exchanger, e.g. for cooling electronics, includes a tube and curved fins 402,404 which have a fan-stator shape and facilitate straightening of the airflow from fans 406,408. The fans may be arranged on opposite sides of the heat exchanger 402 and heat exchangers 402,404 may be arranged on opposite sides of a fan array.
Patent GB-2427855-A (GB)
Title: Carrying device
Inventor: SEDDON ANDREW DAVID
IPC: B60R7/08
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A carrying device 10 for holding a shopping bag in a vehicle comprises a rigid portion 20 for securing between a window glass and a window seal, a flexible portion 30 connected to the rigid portion, and a holding means 40, such as a hook, connected to the other end of the flexible means.
Patent GB-2428782-A (GB)
Title: Storage Heater Control Systems Using Weather Forecast Data
Inventor: PYNE MATTHEW
IPC: F24D15/02
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a storage heater has means for receiving broadcast weather data, and means for receiving local condition data such as the temperature of a room to be heated. The broadcast weather data is a weather forecast, such as a future temperature, and the forecast and local condition data are used to determining a heating charge requirement for the storage heater. Suitable control is used to control the storage heater charge amount based on the determined charge requirement. The storage heater may be an electrical storage heater with a brick core or a hot water storage system. The means for receiving broadcast weather data can include a radio data module, and the module may receive digital audio broadcast signals (DAB). The control system can include a programmable memory, a data memory, and a processor for loading and implementing a coded program. In use, the processor uses the coded program and data inputs to determine and control the heat energy input to the storage heater. The data memory may be a non-volatile type, which may also be used to store historical weather temperature and historical local temperature data.
Patent GB-2414324-A (GB)
Title: Downhole wireless telemetry system using discrete multi-tone modulation
Inventor: GARDNER WALLACE R
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A communication system usable in a borehole in which a downhole modem (220) wirelessly communicates with a surface modem (230) using discrete multi-tone ("DMT") modulation. The communication may be one-way (i.e., from downhole modem (220) to surface modem (230), or vice versa) or two-way between the two modems.
Patent GB-2417690-A (GB)
Title: Condom
Inventor: BUTCHER MARJORIE
IPC: A61F6/04
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A condom (1, 9, 12, 13, 15) comprises an elongate shaft section (5) with a rounded tip (8), a generally frustoconical guide section (6) tapering towards the shaft section (5), and a skirt (7) extending outwardly from the guide section (6). The condom (1, 9, 12, 13, 15) may be stored flat, optionally being produced from two sheets (2) of plastics material cut to shape and heatsealed together around a distal periphery (3). Openable pleats (10, 11) may be provided, extending across the skirt (7) and possibly also the guide section (6). The condom (1, 9, 12, 13, 15) may be made from a tough, relatively non-extensible plastics material and dimensioned to fit a penis slightly loosely to facilitate rapid application.
Patent GB-2418509-A (GB)
Title: Flexible, dynamic menu-based web-page architecture
Inventor: NORRIS FORBES HOLTON III
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A method of displaying and navigating information using a hierarchical, spring loaded DHTML menu system that adjusts to fit the boundaries of a resizable, container (Figure 1). A set of standard HTML table row elements, having a hierarchical dependency (11), is consistently displayed as a web-page, under all reasonable resizing. This is done using a strut row that produces the largest width requirement when the table structure is resized to occupy a small width. Only the current row elements and the strut element are required in calculating table resizing to ensure that whichever data elements are displayed when a web-page resizing occurs, the browser auto-layout algorithm calculations will result in a resize attributes that enables all other row elements of that menu to be accommodated by the newly determined table width. As the row elements may themselves be table structures, nested menus of information may be displayed and navigated (12).
Patent GB-2427272-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic device
Inventor: QUINLAN KEVIN
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: A diagnostic device 1 for performing an immunochromatographic analysis of a sample is disclosed. The diagnostic device 1 comprises a porous substrate 10 for performing the analysis and a pre-filter 30 to remove solid components, such as solublised faeces or samples containing suspended organic material to prevent blocking of the porous substrate or coloured particles so that the test result is more clearly visible. The diagnostic device may include a container into which a sample may be provided, with the interior of the container being sealably connectable to the diagnostic section of the device. The porous section may be encapsulated within a housing.
Patent GB-2440005-A (GB)
Title: A bucket for mixing building material
Inventor: TENNANT ALAN
IPC: A47J47/18
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: A bucket for mixing various building materials such as plaster and tile grout with a power drill paddle for example, where the bucket incorporates a platform that extends from the base of the bucket. During use the user can stand on the platform to secure the bucket while the contents of the bucket are mixed. The bucket is also cone shaped, with the circumference of the base being wider than the opening of the bucket to help prevent over spill and mess, the walls of the bucket forcing the mix back to the bottom of the bucket. The platform may incorporate a handle that may be used together with a traditional bucket handle to allow the contents of the bucket to be unloaded easily. The bucket may be made from both metal and plastics.
Patent GB-2440794-A (GB)
Title: Mixing powders
Inventor: SAVEKER JOHN
IPC: B01F29/62
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A method of mixing two non-identical powder or particulate materials 21 together for the substantially homogeneous distribution of one material within the other, the method comprising locating quantities of each material in an electrically insulating vessel 18 and agitating the vessel for a period of time. Preferably, one material is a metal and the other is non-metallic particularly a ceramic. The method can be used for the low energy mixing of materials, for example, in the production of metal matrix composites, MMC or MMCp, materials. Preferably the vessel is rotated at a speed in the range of 3 to 60 mph. Further, an apparatus comprises a vessel holding means 19, a vessel having an electrically insulating inner surface in which the materials are loaded and means for agitating, e.g. rotating, the vessel 11. The internal surface may be formed from glass or a polymeric, plastics material. The vessel may comprise a metal which is coated inside with an electrically insulating coating.
Patent GB-2426823-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic detection of foam or liquid entrainment in the gas outlet of a separator tank
Inventor: SNEEDON WARREN
IPC: G01N29/02
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: One or more passive acoustic sensors 1 are placed are fitted externally on a fluid carrying pipe, for example the gas outlet 2 of an oil/water/gas separator tank 3, preferably near a pipe bend 2a. The output signal from the sensor is compared with a threshold to detect foam or liquid entrainment in the gas outlet. The threshold is based on an adaptively adjusted reference level (or curve) for the signal from the detector which includes estimates of the average background noise level. A warning alarm may be provided so that dosing of antifoam chemicals may be increased. The method may also be used for sand and pig detection or detection of hydrate particles in wet gas.
Patent GB-2430457-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubular connection
Inventor: CURLEY ERIC J
IPC: F16L25/00
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: An expandable tubular pin (10) and box (12) connection is described having a feature of trapping the pin nose (26) after preferably deforming the pin nose (26) plastically in an outward direction away from the longitudinal axis (20) of the connection. The box end (32) is held away from the pin wall (34) before expansion so that its tendency to curl inwardly upon expansion causes it to bend against the pin wall (34) for sealing with it. The thread profile (14, 16) is also optimized to reduce flank separation as a result of expansion.
Patent GB-2444517-A (GB)
Title: Interactive cooking aid
Inventor: COSTA KAREN J D
IPC: G06Q99/00
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: An interactive cookery aid in which a recipe can be selected from a database of recipes and the quantity of ingredients required are provided according to the specified number of people and the recipe and the preparation and/or cookery instructions are provided visually on a screen and/or audibly. The aid may be provided as a stand alone device in the form of a cube having an inbuilt speaker and a hinged lid which pivots to reveal a touch screen display. Alternatively, the aid may be provided as part of a cooker and the screen provided as an integrated part of the cooker. The database may be an integrated component of the aid or accessed over the Internet. The aid may also include an audible/visible timing device.
Patent GB-2433759-A (GB)
Title: Subsea compression system and method
Inventor: STINESSEN KJELL OLAV
IPC: E21B43/36
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A subsea compression system and method in which a well stream fluid flows through a flow line (12) from a reservoir (10) and into a separation vessel (16) for subsequent compression in a compressor (18; 18', 18'') prior to export of gas, with the well stream cooled down to or in the region of the temperature of the surrounding seawater. A recycle line (24; 24', 24'') is fluidly connected at a first end to the compressed wellstream at the outlet side of the compressor (18; 18', 18'') and at a second end to the wellstream at a location between the separation vessel (16) and the inlet side of the compressor (18; 18', 18'') and is capable of controllably (32) feeding fluid due to surge back to the compressor inlet side and avoiding the need to feed said fluid into the separation vessel, because the re-circulated gas is dry both due to having been separated at seawater temperature, and then being heated during recirculation.
Patent GB-2446451-A (GB)
Title: A roof or wall oversheeting system
Inventor: PRICE WILLIAM FRANK
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A building system comprising a plurality of structural support 3s, a first building structure 1 supported by the structural supports, and a second building structure 12 is disclosed. The building system might be a roof or wall structure. The second building structure 12 is located adjacent to the first building structure 1. The building system includes at least one support assembly 6 that supports some of the weight of the second building structure 12, and which extends through an aperture in the first building structure 1. The building system also includes a sealing means, the sealing means 16 being arranged on the support assembly to seal the aperture in the first building structure. The sealing means comprises a resilient seal 16 that is axially compressible on application of pressure in an axial direction, and is adapted to expand axially if such pressure is released, to maintain sealing of the aperture. A support assembly, and a method of repairing a building, are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2446562-A (GB)
Title: Combined waste bin and holder for toilet brush and plunger
Inventor: WANG LONG-SHEH
IPC: A47K17/00
Filed: 2007-02-17
Abstract: A bin structure includes an outer container 2, an inner container 1 for waste, a lid 3, a bearing plate 41 projecting from a side of a bottom of the outer container for receiving a plunger 5, a recessed portion 42 on an outer side of the outer container, and a receiving barrel 43 positioned under the recessed portion for receiving a toilet brush 6 as well as foul water dripping from the brush. Alternatively, the plunger may also be received in a recessed portion of the exterior of the outer container, the bearing plate then being outside the chamber defined by the outer container, Figures 6-12.
Patent GB-2433760-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for perforating a cased borehole
Inventor: FIELDS TROY
IPC: E21B43/112
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: An apparatus 900 for perforating a cased borehole 906 and penetrating a subsurface formation 905 comprises a tool body adapted for conveyance within the cased borehole and including a first drilling shaft 909a having a first drill bit 908a connected to its end for perforating a portion of the casing lining 936 the borehole wall, and a second drilling shaft 909b having a second drill 908b bit connected to its end for extending through the perforation in the casing and perforating a portion of the borehole wall 905. A drilling motor assembly applies torque and translatory force to the first and second drilling shafts via a coupling assembly which selectively couples it to the first and/or the second drilling shaft.
Patent GB-2434466-A (GB)
Title: Calculating the energy of electrons using Maxwell's equations
Inventor: MILLS RANDELL L
IPC: G01N31/00
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: A method of, for each possible electron configuration: solving the force balance equation for the electron radii, where the electron functions are derived from Maxwell's equations using a constraint that the bound electron(s) does not radiate under acceleration and calculating the energy; then outputting the lowest energy configuration. The results can be displayed on visual or graphical media. The displayed information is useful to anticipate reactivity and physical properties. The insight into the nature of bound electrons can permit the solution and display of other atoms and atomic ions and provide utility to anticipate their reactivity and physical properties.
Patent GB-2434035-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor multilayer substrate, method for producing same and light-emitting device
Inventor: UEDA KAZUMASA
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: Disclosed are a semiconductor multilayer substrate, a method for producing the same and a light-emitting device. Specifically disclosed is a semiconductor multilayer substrate which comprises a semiconductor layer containing particles of an inorganic substance (such as silica, alumina, zirconia, titania, ceria, magnesia, zinc oxide, tin oxide and yttrium aluminum garnet) other than metal nitrides. A method for producing such a semiconductor multilayer substrate comprises a step (a) for arranging inorganic particles other than metal nitrides on a substrate, and a step (b) for growing a semiconductor layer. A light-emitting device comprises such a semiconductor multilayer substrate.
Patent GB-2434849-A (GB)
Title: Line protecting apparatus
Inventor: HOWARD PETER
IPC: E21F17/02
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A cable handler link (10) includes a body portion (12) having a first wall and two opposed side arms integral with and extending generally perpendicular to the first wall defining a first channel for receiving one or more service lines. The side arms define free ends, are capable of being deflected and each defines a first engaging formation in the form of a rebate (60). A closure means (14) includes an end wall (14) from which extend two relatively shorter side anus (16, 17) defining complementary engaging formations including a tenon (62) for interlocking the closure means to the side arms of the body portion (12). The side arms deflect towards each other to disengage the closure means from the body portion (12). The rebate (60) and tenon (62) are preferably slightly inwardly tapered and prevent relative transverse movement of the components, which is also the direction in which the link is towed, in use.
Patent GB-2434265-A (GB)
Title: Optical wireless mouse power saving feature
Inventor: KOH FOOK ON
IPC: G09G5/08
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: A wireless pointing device includes a push button switch, an optical sensor circuit, and a processor. The processor is configured to transmit to the optical sensor circuit a logic high signal in response to depression of the push button switch for a period greater than or equal to the predetermined first period of time and to transmit a logic low signal in response to depression of the push button switch for a period less than the predetermined first period. The optical sensor circuit responds to the logic high signal by entering a power saving mode wherein an optical sensor in the optical sensor circuit is decoupled from a power source.
Patent GB-2449428-A (GB)
Title: Redundantly transmitting message segments over a dual purpose transmission line
Inventor: CARTER RICHARD HOPE
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2007-05-19
Abstract: A method of transmitting a message segment on a dual purpose transmission line, such as a power line, on which are liable to occur noise spikes, comprises coding the message segment as components of a burst of carriers of different frequencies, and transmitting on the line two successive bursts encoding the same message segment, preferably within an interval which is substantially less than twice the repetition period of the noise spikes. The message segment is therefore transmitted redundantly to in successive bursts to allow successful reception if one of the bursts is affected by noise spikes. The two bursts may be preceded by a start symbol at the commencement of said interval. The method may include monitoring the transmission line for the occurrence of a noise spike and initiating a transmission of a start symbol and the two bursts on detection of the occurrence of a noise spike.
Patent GB-2437011-A (GB)
Title: Modular actuator for subsea valves and equipment, and methods of using same
Inventor: STENHALVORSEN VIDAR
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A modular actuator (16) for subsea valves and equipment, includes a hydraulic actuator, at least one housing and a self-contained hydraulic supply system positioned within the at least one housing. An electrical battery (54), a fluid reservoir accumulator (44), a motor (31), a pressure intensifier (47) may be incorporated in the system.