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Patent GB-2375375-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping bearing assembly
Inventor: PARAMETER LARRY J
IPC: H02K5/16
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: A bearing assembly 20, possibly for use in a motor of an electrical submersible pump (ESP) which has a rotatable rotor 18 (and a central bore 23) positioned within a fixed stator 14, comprises an annular bearing/wear sleeve 50 which surrounds rotor 18 and is secured to it so as to rotate in unison. An annular/bushing member 32 which surrounds sleeve 50 is fixed so as not to rotate. An annular fluid chamber 60, accommodating a fluid film 62, is formed between sleeve insert holder 22 and member 32. Gap 64 which is present between members 32 and 50 likewise accommodates a fluid film 66. During operation rotor 18 and sleeve 50 rotate together whilst bushing member 32 and the insert holder 22 do not. Lubrication fluid (eg. oil) is conveyed under pressure through central bore 23 of rotor shaft 18 and through the lateral communication openings 52 and fluid metering passages 38 so as to replenish layer 66 in gap 64. Anti-rotation springs 40 ensure that chamber 60 is closed at both ends and also allow the width of chamber 60 to be varied in accordance with their contact relative to the inner surface of holder 22. The arrangement of assembly 20 aims to dampen rotor vibrations and thereby improve the possible instabilities which occur as a consequence of its function. A motor for an ESP and arrangements utilising various devices for sensing abnormalities in the operation of bearing assemblies is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2387345-A (GB)
Title: Powered spanner
Inventor: BESWICK CRISTIAN
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2002-04-13
Abstract: A power spanner comprising of a hand held portable body 1, encapsulating an electric motor and drive with on / off control 4, which with adaptor sockets 2, of various sizes will hold and rotate a nut 3, down any length of bolt or screwed rod 5. Power may be provided by integral rechargeable battery or by cable and plug from a standard electrical power source. Controls for On / off, forward / reverse, variable speed and variable torque may be incorporated into the body of the power spanner.
Patent GB-2379021-A (GB)
Title: Gradient Coil System
Inventor: SCHAAF MICHAEL
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A gradient coil system (20), in particular for a magnetic resonance apparatus (10), includes the following features: <UL ST="-"> <LI>the gradient coil system (20) comprises a first and a second transverse gradient coil (31, 32), <LI>the gradient coils (31, 32) are arranged alongside each other axially offset on a common cylinder envelope (40) and <LI>the cylinder envelope (40) has at least one circumferential line (73) which is overlapped by both gradient coils (31, 32). </UL>
Patent GB-2380487-A (GB)
Title: Antioxidants for Fischer-Tropsch products
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: C10L1/18
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: The present invention relates blended hydrocarbonaceous products comprising Fischer Tropsch derived products that resist oxidation and to methods of inhibiting oxidation in Fischer Tropsch products. The antioxidant may be a petroleum-derived hydrocarbonaceous product, which may contain sulphur. Preferably the Fischer-Tropsch product has a peroxide number between 1 and 5 ppm after 7 days.
Patent GB-2376210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to emitters specifically for sub-sea applications
Inventor: MARSHALL ANTHONY DAVID
IPC: B63C11/52
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for alleviating impact of underwater pressure upon submersible devices and emitters. An interior space of the casing (104) of a submersible device may be filled up with fluid to reduce the impact of underwater pressure. The submersible device may further comprise a pressure adjusting bladder (102) attached to the casing through a structure that permits flow of fluid expansion due to changes in surrounding pressure or temperature. The submersible device may also comprise a special type of fluid and specially designed internal components so that the presence and flow of the fluid within the device do not affect the performance of the components.
Patent GB-2392600-A (GB)
Title: Cutting platform for a combine harvester
Inventor: SLABBINCK FREDDY
IPC: A01D63/00
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: A cutting platform for a combine harvester is fitted with a crop divider 14 that is pivotable relative to the cutting platform between a forwards projecting operating position (figure 2) and a retracted transport position (figure 3). The divider 14 is supported on a member 16 that forms part of the cutting platform by means of a link (22 figure 9) which is secured at one end to the member 16 in a manner to allow the link to pivot relative to the member about a first axis 24 and which is secured at its other end to the divider 14 in a manner to allow the divider 14 to pivot relative to the link 22 about a second axis 26 which is inclined relative to the first axis 24.
Patent GB-2384708-A (GB)
Title: Scar management composition
Inventor: HARDY CRAIG JULIAN
IPC: A61K8/891
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A scar management composition for reducing the cosmetic severity of scars which comprises at least one silicone component, water and at least one thickening agent.
Patent GB-2387429-A (GB)
Title: Turn-limited steering column assembly
Inventor: ANDONIAN BRIAN JAMES
IPC: B62D1/16
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A turn-limited column assembly comprises a column 12 rotatable about an axis 14. The column 12 rotates a first plate 26 that defines a first spiral track 32. The first plate 26 rotates relative to a fixed second plate 28 that defines a second spiral track 36. The spiral tracks overlap to define an intersection, whereat an element (eg ball bearing 42 or a cylindrical pin) is disposed which slides or moves in both tracks. The column is rotatable between a first stop wherein the element is disposed between the inboard ends of the spiral tracks (fig 4) and a second stop wherein the element is disposed between the outboard ends of the spiral tracks (fig 5). The column may have an angle sensor 16 for steer-by-wire control of a vehicle or vehicle simulator, or the column may limit rotation to a mechanically linked steering system. Turn angles greater than 720 degrees such as 1080 degrees are permitted without damaging the sensor. Track widths may vary to simulate force feedback.
Patent GB-2390587-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dividing a luggage storage space
Inventor: BREAR DAVID
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: Apparatus for dividing a luggage storage space is disclosed, the apparatus comprising a base layer (101); at least two side walls (102), each connected to said base layer (101) at a hinge (501) and moveable about said hinge (501) between an upright position and a storage position, wherein each said side wall (102) comprises a first wall portion (102) configured to slideably mount a second wall portion (103), said first wall portion (102) extending to form a second end of a said side wall and said second wall portion (103) extending to form a first end of a said side wall, sliding movement of said second wall portion (103) varying the length of said side wall between said first and second ends.
Patent GB-2390804-A (GB)
Title: Aeroplane seat with pivoting seat support portion
Inventor: POWELL DAVID
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2000-05-06
Abstract: An aeroplane seat 1 is provided with a rocking facility (6,10; 8,12) whereby the position of the seat from the upright position is changed by pivoting the whole of the seat about a virtual axis (14), the seat support portion (4) and the seatback (2) remaining in a prescribed relationship one to the other, the seat support portion (4) being pivoted such that it may be moved to a position adjacent the seatback (2).
Patent GB-2397879-A (GB)
Title: Remotely deployed optical fibre circulator
Inventor: MAIDA JR JOHN L
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: Fiber-optic-based systems and methods for monitoring physical parameters using a remotely deployed circulator are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment the circulator is remotely deployed with respect to an optical source/detector and coupled thereto by two dedicated fiber optical cables: a forward line for passing light from the source through the circulator to fiber-optic-based sensors, and a return line for passing light reflected from the sensors through the circulator back to the detector. By using separate forward and return lines in conjunction with the circulator, backscattering phenomenon experienced on the forward line will not interfere with the reflected light signals coming from the sensors. The circulator, and hence the sensors, may therefore be remotely deployed from the source/detector present at a monitoring station, greatly expanding distances which optical sensing systems can span.
Patent GB-2396773-A (GB)
Title: Call processing link test in a VoIP gateway
Inventor: YEOM EUNG-MOON
IPC: H04L12/66
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: A method for call processing and link test in a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Gateway and system thereof When a Gateway with Gatekeeper is operated in manual Registration/Admission/Status (RAS) mode, the link test is selectively performed depending on the status of the Gatekeeper according to an access code, whereby traffic of the Gatekeeper can be dispersed. In addition, when the Gateway with Gatekeeper is operated in manual RAS mode, depending on the status (i.e. enable or disable) of the Gatekeeper according to the access code, VoIP call processing or call routing service is divided into public VoIP service for charging a VoIP call and local VoIP service with free of charge. In case there is no routable Gateway during the VoIP call service, the call is detoured to Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) network for processing. As a result, service reliability of VoIP network is greatly improved.
Patent GB-2410418-A (GB)
Title: Ice cream scoop
Inventor: HORNG RUEY-LAN
IPC: A47J43/28
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: An ice cream scoop includes a first scoop member 1 and a second scoop member 2. The first scoop member includes a handle 11 having an end on which a ring 12 is formed. The second scoop member includes a handle 21 having an end on which a bowl 22 is formed. The other ends of the handles are pivotally connected and an elastic element 3 is attached between them for biasing the ring and the bowl away from each other for ejecting ice cream. The ring 12 has a stepped lower portion 121 which can sit within the bowl 22.
Patent GB-2411014-A (GB)
Title: Automatic searching for relevant information
Inventor: GAUNT RICHARD GWYNNE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A method of generating links to documents related to the content in the active window comprising analysing the content of the active window, automatically executing a query, i.e. searching for relevant links, the search being done in the background, embedding an icon that represents a category of links, and generating a list of links. Preferably when the icon is activated the list of links is presented to the user, together with a summary of each document at the end of each link. Preferably there are two or more icons embedded, each icon associated with a particular category of documents, or a particular database that the links point to.
Patent GB-2394899-A (GB)
Title: Ophthalmic tissue barrier
Inventor: HAYS JAMES C
IPC: A61F2/14
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A tissue barrier (10), for example of titanium alloy, for insertion into an incision in sclera of the eye for the treatment of conditions such as presbyopia, comprises an elongate body which is inert and/or non-reactive in tissue. The barrier can include lateral flanges (14) or not. In a preferred embodiment the barrier has an inverted T-shaped cross-section.
Patent GB-2395667-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device having award modification options for player selectable award digits
Inventor: BAERLOCHER ANTHONY J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a gaming device (10a, 10b) that has an award modification function for player selectable awards that may be implemented with a primary or bonus game. More specifically, the present invention provides a processor controlled gaming device that randomly generates a plurality of positions or digits of an award and enables the player to pick which position or digit receives a first randomly generated number, which digit receives a second randomly generated number, etc., until each of the positions has a number, whereby the gaming device determines the player's ultimate award. The present invention further provides a plurality of modification methods for modifying the digits of the award.
Patent GB-2411941-A (GB)
Title: Steering wheel bearing housing with yielding apertures to allow mounting of bearings
Inventor: CHAPELAIN ETIENNE
IPC: B62D1/10
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A steering wheel 33 is supported for rotation relative to a fixed housing (24, figs 4 and 5) by a ring bearing 35, and a second bearing 40 rotatably supports an offset pinion 36 which can be connected to a motor vehicle steering column. The housing has an arcuate aperture (31, fig 4) and a rectangular aperture (32, fig 4), which allows a degree of resilience, deformation or yield to facilitate mounting of bearing 35 onto outer side wall 28 and insertion of bearing 40 into opening (29, fig 4). The bearings are substantially co-planar, and a securing plate 41 extends over the bearings 35,40 to retain them in position. The pinion 36 is driven by a toothed ring gear 34 on the steering wheel 33, and has a hollow splined mounting shaft 38. The mounting of a non-rotating air bag unit (10, figs 1 and 2) with control buttons is also described.
Patent GB-2398785-A (GB)
Title: Human RAS interacting protein
Inventor: ZHANG JIAN
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids that encode a human Ras interacting protein (RasIn), including a shorter isoform (RasInS), and fragments thereof, vectors for propagating and expressing RasIn nucleic acids, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors of the present invention, proteins, protein fragments, and protein fusions of the novel RasIn isoforms, and antibodies thereto. The invention further provides transgenic cells and non-human organisms comprising human RasIn nucleic acids, and transgenic cells and non-human organisms with targeted disruption of the endogenous orthologue of the human RasIn gene. The invention further provides pharmaceutical formulations of the nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention, and diagnostic, investigational, and therapeutic methods based on the RasIn nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention.
Patent GB-2414105-A (GB)
Title: Number plate cleaner / washer.
Inventor: BURROWES CHRISTOPHER DEREK
IPC: B60S1/56
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A device for cleaning number plates / license plates 2 on vehicles has one or more cleaning heads 1 operated by electrical motors to wipe the face of the number plate. The cleaning heads may be moved along supports or guide rails 4 by means of lead screws or wires 5. A belt 6 may be provided for retracting the cleaning heads. A typical cleaning head may comprise a number of cleaning pads (7, Fig. 4) and a number of wiping blades (8, Fig. 4). Limit switches 9 may be provided and lights or LEDs may be provided to indicate the position and operational status of the cleaning heads.
Patent GB-2416943-A (GB)
Title: Target detection
Inventor: SHALLEY ADRIAN THOMAS
IPC: G06K9/32
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: A method of detecting a target in a scene comprises the steps of generating a comparison (eg division) of the value of data elements in first and second data sets, the data elements corresponding to returns from the same part of the scene, and comparing the result with a threshold so as to detect targets entering that part of the scene. The first data sets can represent the current return from a specific cell, and the second data set represents an average value for that cell. The method provides improved target detection in the presence of clutter for a microwave radar.
Patent GB-2410671-A (GB)
Title: A rug to cover horse and rider
Inventor: WHITE THALIA
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: A horse rug or blanket which is cut to shape to allow it to cover both the hind quarters of the horse and the legs and lower body of the rider. The blanket fits on the horse with part 3g near the tail. The other end of the blanket folds back over the rider with cut out 3h going around the rider's waist fastening with hook and loop tape 3a and 3b, and area 3e around the rider's legs fastening with hook and loop tape at 3c and 3d. The blanket may also be folded back uncovering the hind quarters and fastening with hook and loop tape at 3f and 3g if the horse gets too hot.
Patent GB-2418198-A (GB)
Title: Blank for a box with a two part lid
Inventor: BADUR FAHEEM
IPC: B65D5/66
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A box blank for assembly into a closable box of unitary construction comprises a unitary base portion (10), four side wall portions (12a-12d), each joined to the periphery of the base by a respective side wall fold line (5), first lid portion (16) joined to one of said side wall portions by a first lid fold line (6) and a second lid portion (17) joined to another of said side wall portions by a second lid fold line (6). The side walls (12a-12d) are foldable to form an open box, the first and second lid portions (16,17) cooperating to close the box fully. The lid portions (16,17) may overlap and locking flaps 22 may engage in slots 20 to hold the lid portions (16,17) closed. Gusset corner portions (14) may be provided.
Patent GB-2402632-A (GB)
Title: Separator
Inventor: HOPPER HANS PAUL
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2003-03-24
Abstract: A separator for separating multiphase flow, the separator comprising: an inlet for a multiphase fluid; a plurality of outlets, a least one for each selected separator phase; and a main annular tubular bore through which the multiphase flow is caused to flow and to separate into lighter and heavier fluids, the bore having an outlet for each of the lighter and heavier fluids.
Patent GB-2419036-A (GB)
Title: A switch device for a gas burner
Inventor: HSIAO CHI-CHEN
IPC: H01H3/08
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: A switch device for a gas burner includes a body 1 engaged with a housing 3. The body 1 defines an axial hole 12 for rotatably receiving a driven shaft 13 which has a first end secured in a rotation knob 14 and a second end engaged with a barrel 2 which can be rotated by the driven shaft 13. The barrel 2 is screwed in the housing 3 which is connected to a primary flame nozzle 4. When the rotation knob 14 is rotated, the passage directed toward the primary flame nozzle 4 is opened.
Patent GB-2420726-A (GB)
Title: Water air filter
Inventor: BAMALLI MOHAMMAD AL-AMIN
IPC: F24F8/133
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A water air filter comprises an air inlet 1.1 which pulls air through the inlet and then through a funnel that is conical in shape aimed at water in the container. The air is then pulled through subsequent funnels 1.2, by a fan 1.3, that are attached to panels separating the device into several chambers. The filter works as the particles settle in the water without the funnel having to go into the water.
Patent GB-2410411-A (GB)
Title: Milking parlour
Inventor: LANCASTER RICHARD JOHN
IPC: A01K1/12
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A milking parlour which includes a plurality of stalls, across the rear of which extends at least one continuous hollow rump rail. The rail or some of or all of the rails 14, 16 serves as a conveyance for at least one fluid to or from the stalls, when the parlour is in use. Thus the hollow rails can carry milk from the stalls, and/or convey air under pressure and/or washing liquid to the stalls, and/or provide a vacuum line. The internal cross-section of the or some or all of each hollow rail can be divided into at least two segments (fig 8) by means of at least one internal dividing wall running the length of the interior of the rail to provide two separate fluid paths along the one rail. Alternatively at least two pipes can extend along the length of the or some or all of each rail, so as to allow one rail to accommodate at lease two of the services. Where provided the vacuum source may be operated in a manner to create a pulsating vacuum in the line, or a pulsator device may be incorporated in or at the or each vacuum connection, or in or at some of a plurality of vacuum connections located at spaced apart points along the vacuum line rail, or is incorporated in a pipe leading from a vacuum connection to the item of equipment connected to the line, or is incorporated into the item of equipment connected to the line.
Patent GB-2407601-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubular element for use in a wellbore
Inventor: LOHBECK WILHELMUS CHRISTIANUS
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: An expandable tubular element having a wall including at least a portion formed of a plurality of stacked wall layers, each wall layer having a bent configuration in a cross-sectional plane prior to radial expansion of the tubular element and being arranged to deform from the bent configuration to a more stretched configuration upon radial expansion of the tubular element.
Patent GB-2426177-A (GB)
Title: Drinking straw with flavoured central insert
Inventor: GARDNER GEOFFREY JAMES
IPC: A47G21/18
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A drinking straw includes an outer sheath <B>a</B> and a flavoured central insert <B>b</B>. The insert <B>b</B> may contain an essence of a flavour which may be released when the straw is sucked upon. The flavour released when sucked upon may mix with the chosen medium being sucked through the straw.
Patent GB-2414802-A (GB)
Title: Seismic event correlation and Vp-Vs estimation
Inventor: NICKEL MICHAEL
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A method of correlating seismic events associated with different types of seismic transmission modes and includes calculating a shift estimate between a first set of seismic events or attributes associated with the seismic events attributable to one type of transmission mode and a second set of seismic events or attributes associated with the seismic events attributable to a different type of transmission mode using a smoothed version of at least one of the sets of seismic events or attributes associated with the seismic events, and updating the shift estimate using a less severely smoothed or unsmoothed version of the at least one set of seismic events or attributes associated with the seismic events. A related computer system and computer program products associated with the method are also described.
Patent GB-2420656-A (GB)
Title: Recording and/or Reproducing Device Having A Positioning Arrangement For Positioning A Head Cleaning Brush
Inventor: TSUNEYOSHI NOBUTAKA
IPC: G11B5/41
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: A brush driving mechanism, which drives a cleaning brush (18) from a retracted position to an operation position opposed to a magnetic head (16a), has a main arm (35) having a tip coupled to the cleaning brush through a shaft (36). A chassis (12) has a chassis slit (121), in which the shaft is inserted, for allowing to move the cleaning brush from the retracted position to the operation position by operating the main arm. The chassis slit has a tip portion (121a) which stops the shaft when the cleaning brush is put into the operation position to position the cleaning brush with respect to the magnetic head. The brush driving mechanism is suitable for use in a magnetic tape drive, eg DLT or LTO, employing a leader tape.