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Patent GB-2424232-A (GB)
Title: Steerable drilling system with hydrocyclone
Inventor: SMITH DAVID
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A steerable drilling system comprises a bias unit 10, the bias unit 10 having a bias pad 12 and an actuator 14 having a piston 32 within a cylinder 34 operable by pressurised drilling fluid or mud via valve 16, in use, and a hydrocyclone separator 20 arranged to remove relatively dense debris or particulate matter from the supply of pressurised drilling fluid or mud to the actuator 14, in order to reduce wear and erosion of the valve and piston/cylinders.
Patent GB-2411135-A (GB)
Title: Flow homogeniser
Inventor: AROUSSI ABDELWAHAB
IPC: B01F33/40
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A flow homogeniser (10) for insertion in a pipeline (20) conveying a particulate material carried by a carrier fluid comprising a pipe having an inlet end (12) and an outlet end (14) and including a core (16) defined by one or more core pipe sections (18a, 18b) connected in series between the inlet end and the outlet end, the or each core pipe section defining a relatively gradual or rapid change in cross-sectional area in order to mix particulate material and carrier fluid entering the inlet end to form a homogeneous mixture on exit from the outlet end.
Patent GB-2413642-A (GB)
Title: Electrical circuit testing device
Inventor: PARKER KENNETH P
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A device for enabling testing of electrical paths through a circuit assembly 32 is presented. The device includes a test facilitating shipping and handling cover 140 for an IC socket 12 of the circuit assembly 32. The test facilitating shipping and handling cover 140 has a conductive layer 152 for capacitively coupling to an array of pins 28 in the socket 12 during testing. A method for testing continuity of electrical paths through a circuit assembly 32 is presented. In the method, one or more nodes of the circuit assembly 32 are stimulated, contacts of a socket 12 on the circuit assembly 32 are capacitively coupled with a conductive layer 152 of a shipping and handling cover 140 mated with the socket 12, and an electrical characteristic is measured by a tester coupled to the shipping and handling cover 140 to determine continuity of electrical paths through the circuit assembly 32. The circuit assembly can include a circuit board.
Patent GB-2410953-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous intercoating composition and method for forming multilayer coating films
Inventor: TOI TERUZO
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous intercoating composition which enables the formation of multilayer coating films excellent in chipping resistance, water resistance, compatibility of intercoat with top and under coats, and appearance of finished surfaces; and a method for forming multilayer coaling films with the same. The aqueous intercoating composition comprises both a copolymer resin emulsion and a curing agent, the copolymer resin emulsion being one prepared by emulsion-polymerizing (a) a monomer component containing at least one monomer selected from among alkyl (meth)acrylates and, if necessary, at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of styrenic monomers, (meth)acrylo- nitrile, and (meth)acrylamide, (b) a polymerizable unsaturated monomer having an acid group, (c) a polymerizable unsaturated monomer having a hydroxyl group, and (d) a crosslinking monomer, and the resin having a glass transition temperature of -50 to 20{C, an acid value of 2 to 60mgKOH/g, and a hydroxyl value of 10 to 120mgKOH/g.
Patent GB-2428067-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic speed hump
Inventor: SHAW STEPHEN
IPC: E01F9/529
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: The dynamic speed hump comprises a sensor M to detect approaching vehicles and a control system which selectively raises or lowers the hump N in response to factors such as the desired speed on the road, the time of day etc. The hump may detect the vehicle approaching and then lower the hump after a predetermined time period such that the hump is only lowered if the vehicle is travelling at or below the desired speed. The hump is preferably raised or lowered using a pneumatic or electro-magnetic system. The system also preferably enables emergency vehicles to signal the hump so that it does not impede their progress.
Patent GB-2429172-A (GB)
Title: Rebound wall
Inventor: VERNALL CHARLES DELACEY
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: A rebound wall 10 comprises a peripheral frame 12 and a net 22, the net 22 being attached to and stretched between different points on the frame 12 to form a taut netted surface, against which a ball can be struck to rebound from the netted surface. Strengthening members extend between points on the peripheral frame 12, on a rear side of the net 22, which prevent the frame 12 from bending due to the tension in the net 22. The frame can be hinged (see Fig 2) or curved (see Fig 3).
Patent GB-2417565-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring the dew point of a gas sample.
Inventor: ARNOLD IAN MICHAEL
IPC: G01N25/68
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the dew point of mixed hydrocarbons in a gas stream comprises an analyser cabinet 1 including a sensor cell 2, solenoid valve 3 and a gas detector 4. The analyser is flame or explosion proof and has flame arresters 5 at the gas entry and exit ports. The sensor cell 2 is provided with a pressure measurement device 6. A filter 7 is provided to remove damaging substances, e.g. glycol, and the pressure of gases is controlled by regulator 8. The gas flow rate through the system is controlled by regulator 10. Solenoid valve 3 regulates flow through sensor cell 2 enabling static and dynamic flow measuring conditions. Sensor cell 2 includes a measurement surface 11 which is heated and cooled by a peltier effect device 13. A light source 22 and detector 23 are arranged to detect the point condensate forms on the surface by the decrease in detection of scattered light. The surface is roughened to increase the amount of scattered light. A pressure relieving path may be provided in case of explosive conditions. Using this apparatus, for a predetermined pressure and flow rate, the dew point may be measured. From a first rapid cycle of heating and cooling an estimate of the dew point may be established and then cooling may be more accurately controlled in a second cycle to establish a further more accurate value.
Patent GB-2420140-A (GB)
Title: Expandable Sand Control Screen And Method For Use Of Same
Inventor: NGUYEN PHILIP D
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: An expandable sand control screen (100) that is positionable within a wellbore comprises a fluid permeable generally tubular member (102) that is expanded downhole. A filtering assembly is disposed exteriorly of the generally tubular member (102). The filtering assembly includes a filter medium (106) that prevents the flow of particulate material of a predetermined size therethrough but allows the flow of production fluids therethrough. The filtering assembly also includes a compliable member (118) that has a thickness that is radially variable downhole. During or after expansion of the expandable sand control screen (100), the radial variability of the thickness of the compliable member (118) allows the expandable sand control screen (100) to comply with any irregularities in the wellbore profile, thereby preventing any void regions between the expandable sand control screen (100) and the wellbore.
Patent GB-2433851-A (GB)
Title: Optical receiver which selects between a digital signal produced by a high gain path and a digital signal produced by a low gain path
Inventor: PEASE JOHN S
IPC: H04B10/66
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: A photodiode converts a received optical signal to an electrical signal, which is provided to both high gain and low gain signal paths. First analog-to-digital converter (ADC) circuitry is coupled to convert a high gain output signal into a first plurality of digital signals, while second ADC circuitry converts a low gain output signal into a second plurality of digital signals. A control unit is configured to monitor the amplitude of at least one of the low gain and high gain output signals. If the amplitude of the monitored signal falls below a predetermined threshold, the control unit is configured to select data provided by the first ADC circuitry. Otherwise, data provided by the second ADC circuitry is selected.
Patent GB-2435680-A (GB)
Title: Detachable connection pole for furniture
Inventor: WISE JULIAN FRAZER AYDON
IPC: F16B9/02
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A detachable connection pole for furniture includes a post 4, a collar 1 attached towards an end of the post 4 and a plate 6 releasably attached to the end of the post 4 via a threaded stud 7. In use, the pole engages with a slot system 10 incorporated within an item of furniture 9.
Patent GB-2432550-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic surgical instrument with plastics over-moulding
Inventor: STAMP KEVIN
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an orthopaedic surgical instrument comprises the steps of <UL ST="  Ò  "> <LI>forming a generally planar shim having a predetermined shape; <LI>creating a plurality of holes or slots 2 in the plane of the shim; <LI>temporarily shielding said holes or slots 2 from a plastic moulding process; <LI>overmoulding said shim with a plastic substrate using said plastic moulding process; and <LI>creating a cutting surface 3 at each of said holes or slots 2. The moulding process is an injection moulding one. <LI>The holes 2 may be formed by pressing or punching. An acetabular reamer cup is manufactured. </UL>
Patent GB-2441585-A (GB)
Title: Blown fibre arrival detection system.
Inventor: PARNHAM BARRY
IPC: G02B6/46
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: A system which indicates when a blown fibre unit 6 has reached its required final destination via an audible and visual signal. A radio signal is sent from an end sender 1, once a micro switch 2 at the final destination has been touched by a fibre unit 6, to a portable receiver 3. Both the end sender 1 and the receiver 3 give audio and visual signals. This allows a user of a fibre blowing machine to differentiate between a fibre unit 6 being stuck 7 in a conduit and one which has reached its required final destination.
Patent GB-2428070-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communcations device with synchronising hinge
Inventor: UKONAHO MIKKO
IPC: H04Q7/20
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile communications device comprising a housing, a transceiver in the housing, a keypad connected to the housing, and a display connected to the housing, wherein the housing comprises a first section movably connected to a second section of the housing by a multi-axis hinge, wherein a first axis of rotation of the hinge is provided at the first section of the housing and a second offset axis of rotation of the hinge is provided at the second section of the housing, and wherein the hinge comprises means for synchronizing rotation of the first and second sections relative to the hinge through a path of about 360 degrees. The invention further relates to a hinge for use therein.
Patent GB-2443631-A (GB)
Title: Retractable bollard assembly
Inventor: EDWARDS KENNETH BARRY
IPC: E01F9/646
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: A retractable bollard comprises a post 12 that is axially movable between a retracted position in housing 14 and an extended protruding position when a guide 48 is aligned with an aperture 58 of a locking plate 24. The post can be locked when the guide 48 is not aligned with the lock plate 24 aperture, which can be achieved by rotating either the post 12 or a locking rod 34 to which guide 48 is fixed. The aperture 58 may be non-circular, in the shape of a keyhole (fig 5, 56) having aperture 58 intersecting an edge and a secondary lock (fig 1, 42) that may be operated by a key can inhibit rotation of the post 12 or locking rod 34. The guide 48 may alternatively be a long tab fixed to the inside of post 12 (figs 10 and 11) whereupon the locking plate 24 is a circular disc with an aperture in its edge (fig 12, 88). The bollard is intended to be used to restrict traffic flow when the post is extended and present no obstruction by being flush with the ground when the post is stowed.
Patent GB-2443857-A (GB)
Title: Pixel interpolation using image feature direction based pixel block comparision.
Inventor: BURNS JAMES EDWARD
IPC: H04N5/21
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: Image processing apparatus in which output pixel values are generated with respect to pixels of an input image selected in accordance with an image feature direction in the input image comprises comparing means for comparing blocks of pixels of the input image, the blocks being disposed with respect to a pixel position under test so that a correlation between the blocks would indicate an image feature direction applicable to that pixel position; and validating means, operable in respect of an image feature direction detected by the comparing means in respect of the pixel position under test, for detecting whether that image feature direction may be used to interpolate an output pixel value at that pixel position, the validating means being arranged (i) to detect whether the detected image feature direction is similar to image feature directions applicable to n image regions, where n > 1, disposed with respect to the pixel position under test; and (ii) to validate the image feature direction for the pixel position under test for use to interpolate an output pixel value at that pixel position if the detected image feature direction is similar to image feature directions of at least a predetermined number m, where m < n, of the image regions.
Patent GB-2434041-A (GB)
Title: Adapter set for fluorescent tubes
Inventor: DONGLIN LI
IPC: F21Y103/00
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: A pair of adaptors 3, 4 are used to allow a small fluorescent tube 7 (eg a T4 or T5 tube) to be used in a holder designed for a larger tube (eg a T8 or T10 tube). The adaptors allow for the difference in length of the tube, and for the different pin spacing, and may contain circuitry 10 to drive the tube. There may also be a protector, which may replace the starter, which monitors the DC current in the circuitry and cuts off the circuitry if any abnormal current is detected. The adaptors are easily removed from the sockets 2 of the holder.
Patent GB-2435205-A (GB)
Title: Painting implement holder
Inventor: NICHOLLS JASON
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a painting implement holder 10 for a paint container, comprising a retaining means 11 for the painting implement, a drip tray 12 and securing means 13, the securing means holding the retaining means and drip tray in a spaced relationship on an outer surface of the container. The securing means may be an elasticated strap, having a clasp or buckle 14. The retaining means may be a sprung clip, a gripper or a clamp, and there may be up to four retaining means. The retaining means and drip tray may be integrally formed, or may be slidable relative to each other to allow the spacing between them to be varied.
Patent GB-2448157-A (GB)
Title: Spiral stitching of net webs
Inventor: BROWN JULIAN
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: A net (2) comprises a plurality of intersecting webbing members (6, 8). The intersecting webbing members (6, 8) are stitched together at the intersection (12) with a spiral stitching pattern (14). Preferably the stitching comprises a single continuous line arranged such that stitches do not cross each other. Ideally the spiral is square circular or triangular and is substantially symmetrical about at least one axis. The webs are preferably made from a material having an elongation at break of less than 5 to 15 percent. The webbing or the thread used for stitching may be made from aromatic polyamide, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene or liquid crystal polymers. The net may be a barrier or cargo net.
Patent GB-2448181-A (GB)
Title: Overriding an automatic headlight control system
Inventor: SHELTON RICHARD
IPC: B60Q1/14
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: An automatic mode 200 of a headlight high/low beam control system is over ridden and low beam state 260 selected if a high/low beam switch, is moved to a non-latching flash position and released. The automatic mode can be resumed if the stalk is pushed to a latching position, whereupon a high beam state 210 is selected, and returning it to a neutral position. The automatic system can turn headlamps (fig 1, 13) on and off in response to an ambient light sensor (fig 1, 16) and switch between high and low beam in response to movement of the vehicle and a forward-facing light sensor (fig 1, 14), whose position can be adjusted to either side of the road. The automatic system also comprises an on/off switch (fig 1, 20) having an automatic position that may also be on the stalk switch (fig 1, 19), and a controller (fig 1, 17) that may be connected to a network bus, such as a CAN bus (fig 1, 18), and a user interface. Automatic headlight control can thus be manually overridden using a conventional steering column stalk switch (fig 1, 19) having a latched position, a neutral position and a non-latched flash position.
Patent GB-2435376-A (GB)
Title: Techniques for magazine like presentation of advertisement using computers
Inventor: BOBICK MARK
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: A computer implemented method and apparatus to persist user-context-sensitive consumer advertising impressions in a routinely persisted output object of a computer software application, wherein the user context is established by the contemporaneous program arguments supplied to a computer software application program by a user or the user context is established by contemporaneous user actions, the user context is captured by a software agent or integrated software component residing on a personal computing device, the software agent or integrated software component communicates the user context to an internet-based advertisement server, the internet-based advertisement server selects advertisements congruent with the supplied user context from an inventory of advertisements, the internet-based advertisement server returns the selected advertisements to the software agent or integrated software component residing on the personal computing device, and the software agent or integrated software component inserts the selected advertisements into the output object of a computer software application. The output object is then persisted by writing the contents of the output object to a non-volatile data storage device or non-volatile data storage media. The persisted output object of the computer software application, when so complemented by the inserted advertisements, is hereby termed a "magazine".
Patent GB-2439730-A (GB)
Title: A jet-printing assembly
Inventor: WANG JUN
IPC: B41J3/413
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: A jet-printing assembly includes an arm device and a wrist device connected with each other. The arm device is provided wit a top jetting device and a side jetting device. The top jetting device is comprised of a top jetting assembly, a top jetting sensor, a spraying gun for top jetting, and a cylinder. The side jetting device is comprised of a side jetting assembly, a side jetting sensor and a spraying gun for side jetting. The wrist device includes a robot wrist, a servo motor, and an adapter for an encoder. An outer cover is provided outside of the robot wrist. The jet-printing assembly provided by the present invention fulfils top jetting and side jetting simultaneously using one arm device and achieves a coincidence between the top jetting track with the side jetting track. It has a simple structure. It is suitable for higher operating environment temperature and higher coil temperature. Furthermore, it meets the requirement about shorter rolling cycle.
Patent GB-2449849-A (GB)
Title: Generating and applying a mud cake to a borehole wall
Inventor: BAILEY LOUISE
IPC: C09K8/516
Filed: 2007-06-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for use in wellbore drilling, suitable for use with a drill string for drilling a wellbore having an inner wall, the tool comprising means for generating particles of solid material from the formed inner wall of a drilled wellbore, and means for directing the generated particles to the inner wall of the wellbore. Also claimed is a method of forming a layer of solid particles on the inner wall of a wellbore drilled by such a drill string. The tool may comprise a cylindrical body 9 and abrasive elements 11 for generating particles from the wellbore wall. The particles may be mechanically directed to the wellbore walls by a roller device 30 comprising vanes 32, the distal ends of which form smearing surfaces to force the particles to the inner wall.
Patent GB-2438574-A (GB)
Title: Nutritionally balanced food or beverage product
Inventor: RYAN GLENDA
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A nutritionally balanced food or beverage product suitable for use as a partial or total meal replacement, wherein for any given quantity consumed the relative ratios of calories, protein, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, sugar, fibre and one or more vitamins and minerals are nutritionally balanced.
Patent GB-2440485-A (GB)
Title: Transformer-capacitor enhancement circuitry for power amplifiers
Inventor: BAR-DAVID ISRAEL
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: Circuitry for providing improved pulse-type enhancement of the voltage supplied to a power amplifier (101) that is fed by a power supply that is connected to the power amplifier (101) at a feeding point through a main supply path that is connected via an inductor (L1). A second feeding point is used for enhancement by a capacitor that is discharged. A transformer L2, L3 ,M) is formed by mutually coupling an additional inductor (L3) , through which an additional supply path is connected. Enhancement power is provided partially through the transformerL2, L3 , M) and the remaining part thorough the capacitor (C1). This way, the total level of possible enhancement is increased, while minimizing distortion of the envelope of the amplified RF signal.
Patent GB-2455150-A (GB)
Title: Method for assembling a pipe in pipe pipeline from a plurality of pipe stalks and a pipe stalk for use with such method
Inventor: HOSS JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: F16L1/16
Filed: 2007-12-01
Abstract: A pipe stalk for a pipe in pipe pipeline, comprising an outer pipe 4 and at least one inner pipe 6 located within the outer pipe, includes retaining means 12, 14, 16 moveable between a first configuration for preventing axial movement of the inner pipe with respect to the outer pipe in a downwards direction and a second configuration wherein the outer pipe is free to move axially with respect to the inner pipe. By using the retaining means 12, 14, 16, axial movement of the inner pipe 6 with respect to the outer pipe 4 can be prevented while the outer pipe is held in a hang off clamp during welding of adjacent pipe stalks. The retaining means preferably comprises at least one first abutment stop 12 provided on the inner surface of the outer pipe 4, at least one second abutment stop 14 on the outer surface of the inner pipe 6, and at least one key member 16 located in the annular space between the first and second abutment stops. The retaining means may be locked in position by rotating the at least one key member 16 so that it extends between the first 12 and second 14 abutment stops (figures 6 and 7). Insulation material 8 may be provided between the inner 6 and outer 4 pipes. The present invention saves time and money by reducing the time taken to join the ends of adjacent pipes and reducing the total number of welds required by avoiding the need for the use of half shells.
Patent GB-2457544-A (GB)
Title: Bathtub backrest
Inventor: GURNEY PHILIP
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: A contoured bathtub backrest 3 comprises an plug feature 1 at the base of the backrest which cooperates with the plughole of a bath. The backrest may also comprise side stays 2 which extend either side and to the rear of the backrest to support the backrest away from the taps and to allow for slight variations in bath dimensions.