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Patent GB-2415081-A (GB)
Title: Storage system with an integrity check to enhance the reliability of the disk drives
Inventor: KANO AZUMA
IPC: G06F12/16
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A storage system with a controller for controlling writing and reading of data to and from storage regions on disk drives. The controller is able to perform an integrity check on data stored in the storage regions and is also able to perform an integrity check on the disk drive heads. When the controller receives a read request, the controller processes that request if it is determined that an integrity check on the data and/or the disk drive head related to the read request has already been performed. If it is determined that no integrity check has yet been performed on the data or the disk drive head related to the read request, the controller performs the check.
Patent GB-2412539-A (GB)
Title: Processing fault reports and generating corrective solutions in a broadband communications network
Inventor: MCKEOWN JEAN CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: There are disclosed network provisioning and management tools and methods for a communications network, particularly a broadband communications network over which one or more services are provided to a user. In particular, a communications network management system, for receiving and processing fault reports in respect of a network and/or one or more services supported by the network is described. The system is provided with a data store for storing data in respect of said network and/or services and means for processing fault reports in the light of stored data to generate corrective solutions to received fault reports. The system further includes at least one simulator for requesting service provision over the network such that the network and one or more services can be proactively tested. Provisioning and other network tools with additional or alternative advantageous features are disclosed and the provisioning tools disclosed may communicate with a variety of other tools including planning and inventory applications and agents associated with equipment, all of which are also independently provided, enabling provision of a variety of novel services and features dealing with a spectrum of problems arising in a communications environment, particularly a broadband environment.
Patent GB-2418076-A (GB)
Title: Interconnection module for setting up selective electrical connections between a series of conductors
Inventor: LEROYER SERGE
IPC: H01R31/02
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: The invention relates to an interconnection module 100 for setting up electrical connections between a series of conductors, said module comprising: <UL ST="-"> <LI>a package 102 provided with a plurality of channels 105 going through said package 102, <LI>a base 101 that can be fixedly attached to the package 102, said base being provided with a plurality of blind holes 110, characterized in that <LI>the channels 105 are provided with female contacts 107, a top end 108 of said female contacts being designed to be connected to conductors, a bottom end 109 of the female contacts being designed to be connected to male contacts 111, <LI>the blind holes 110 of the base 101 are provided with male contacts 111, each male contact 111 being capable of being capped by the bottom end 109 of a female contact 107, <LI>at least two male contacts 111 are electrically connected to each other by shunts 120. </UL>
Patent GB-2423951-A (GB)
Title: Device for inserting and removing drawing pins
Inventor: MORIARTY WILLIAM
IPC: B25C3/00
Filed: 2005-09-20
Abstract: The pin press is a three functional device. It can be used to insert drawing pins into any substance that a drawing pins will feasibly go. The device can also be used to extract pins, and because it has a cavity 7 in the handle section 6 to accommodate approximately fifty pins it acts as a container as well. The pin press has a spring-loaded plunger 6 with a magnetised tip 2 to hold the pin in position prior to insertion. A claw 3, which has a magnetised tip, is attached to guide 8 and is used to extract the pins. The guide has the purpose of preventing the pins from bending when being pushed by the plunger.
Patent GB-2422051-A (GB)
Title: Ion guides with rf diaphragm stacks
Inventor: STOERMER CARSTEN
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: An ion guide comprising a stack of apertured diaphragms 1 and 2, means for separating adjacent diaphragms and for insulating adjacent diaphragms from each other, means for supplying different phases of an RF voltage to alternate diaphragms 1 and 2, wherein at least some of the diaphragms have non-circular apertures. The invention provides an ion guide that permits an ion beam to be shaped in cross section so that it corresponds to the acceptance profile of the subsequent section of the device, therefore yielding optimal ion transmission. It is possible to obtain elliptical beam cross-sections, divided beams or beams focused to the shape of a fine thread at the output of the diaphragm stacks.
Patent GB-2431516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to thermal control units
Inventor: MOORE ROBIN KEITH
IPC: H01H9/24
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A liquid heating vessel comprises an element plate and a thermal actuator. The thermal actuator 10 comprises a thermally responsive component 12, such as bimetal, capable of a snap transformation from a first configuration to a second configuration at an operating temperature, and a mounting portion 14 operable to retain the thermally responsive component 12. The mounting portion 14 is fixed to the element plate 34. A fulcrum may also be provided, about which the bimetal may be tilted by the mounting portion 14.
Patent GB-2421493-A (GB)
Title: Fluid line apparatus
Inventor: OSWALD TOM
IPC: B08B9/02
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: Fluid line apparatus particularly for commercial beer lines comprising a container 2, a line 3, a line end dispensing valve 4, pressurisation means 5 and control means 8, in which the line connects the container to the line end valve, in which a first function of the pressurisation means is to pressurise the container such that fluid in the container is forced in the direction of the line end valve, in which a second function of the pressurisation means is to pressurise the line such that fluid in the line is forced in the direction of the container, in which in use the control means controls the application of the pressurisation means to the container and the line such that when fluid is to be dispensed from the apparatus it is forced towards the line end valve, and when the line is to be cleared of fluid, said fluid is forced towards the container, and in which fluid returning to the container is subjected to a filtering means 26. Pressurisation means may be in the form of a gas cylinder 5 and vacuum pump 6. The apparatus may also be provided with its own cleaning means.
Patent GB-2432484-A (GB)
Title: Cellular communication system with common cell i.d. method for broadcast communication
Inventor: PONNAMPALAM VISHAKAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: A cellular communication system, pref 3G TDD or UTRA TDD, comprises a management function having a broadcast mode function; a plurality of wireless serving communication units operably coupled to the management function; and a plurality of wireless subscriber communication units receiving signals from respective wireless serving communication units in an uni-cast mode of operation on a frequency channel comprising a plurality of downlink transmission resources. The broadcast mode function applies a common cell identifier associated with broadcast transmissions from the plurality of wireless serving communication units thereby signalling to the plurality of wireless subscriber communication units that part or all of the transmission resource is to be configured or re-configured for broadcast mode of operation, such as Mobile Broadcast and Multicast Service (MBMS).
Patent GB-2420499-A (GB)
Title: Spinal Prosthesis
Inventor: WANG DAJUE
IPC: A61F2/28
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: A spinal prosthesis has a prosthetic vertebral body in the form of a hollow cylinder 1 with perforated wall and attached prosthetic intervertebral discs formed by springs moulded into silicone-rubber beads 9,10. Anchoring of the cylinder 1 to the damaged vertebra II is by means of entrapment of an elongate lug of the cylinder 1 within a slot of a plate retained by screws within a recess of the damaged vertebra II. The springs of the resilient beads 9,10 are attached to the natural vertebrae I,III superior and inferior to the damaged vertebra II by fixing plates 3,4 which have flanges 20,21 that are held by screws 22 to those vertebrae I,III. Where adjoining vertebrae are damaged, two or more prosthetic cylinders 1 for anchoring to the individual vertebra are used with interconnecting resilient beads 9;10.
Patent GB-2422552-A (GB)
Title: Infant care apparatus with heater and hood
Inventor: KOCH JOCHIM
IPC: A61G11/00
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: A heat therapy apparatus which can be operated as an incubator or as an open care unit, comprising an open care unit (1) with a bed area for accommodating neonates, which can be closed with a hood (2), and at least one thermal radiation source (4), characterised in that the hood (3) is located between the bed area and the thermal radiation source (4) when the heat therapy apparatus is closed and the hood (3) is at least partially permeable to the radiation emitted from the thermal radiation source (4). The hood (3) has an opening (5) which allows the hood (3) to have surface areas with different permeability to radiation.
Patent GB-2420730-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for making screen assemblies for vibratory separators
Inventor: SEYFFERT KENNETH WAYNE
IPC: B07B1/48
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: Methods for making frames for screen assemblies for vibratory separators, and screen assemblies with such frames, the methods, in certain aspects, including making a frame support for a screen assembly for a vibratory separator (e.g. but not limited to with robotic welding apparatus), moving the frame support to cleaning apparatus to clean the frame support, heating the frame support, moving the heated frame support to coating apparatus, coating the frame support in the coating apparatus with protective material, allowing the coated frame support to cool so that the protective material sets, moving of the frame support in one aspect done by mechanical movement apparatus; and, in certain aspects, adding screening material to the frame to produce a screen assembly.
Patent GB-2433945-A (GB)
Title: Thermal barrier coating with stabilized compliant microstructure.
Inventor: STRANGMAN THOMAS E
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A thermal barrier coating for a gas turbine component includes a bond coating layer, at least a first segmented columnar ceramic layer on the bond coating layer, and a particulate structure-stabilizing material disposed within a plurality of segmentation gaps within the columnar ceramic layer(s). The thermal barrier coating may further comprise, a second segmented columnar ceramic layer of yttria stabilized hafnia on the first segmented columnar ceramic layer, and an outer, continuous, non-segmented sealant layer covering the yttria stabilized hafnia layer to prevent ingress of extraneous materials into the segmentation gaps. Methods for depositing a thermal barrier coating on a substrate are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2444762-A (GB)
Title: Detachable anti-contamination mail bag
Inventor: PARTON DENIS
IPC: A47G29/12
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A mail container is disclosed for avoiding contamination comprising a plastic bag or holder 1, hand gloves 2, releasable fastenings 3 and integral seals 4. The container may be fitted detachably to a door 9 and can cover the door letterbox 7. The container may allow a person to open their mail whilst being protected from harmful substances such as anthrax spores.
Patent GB-2437997-A (GB)
Title: Manually operable position sensor
Inventor: WALKINGTON STUART MARK
IPC: G06K11/06
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: A manually operable position sensor is shown, for providing control signals to an electronic device, such as an audio player. The fabric 101 has a length 102 substantially longer than its width 103 with insulating yarns and electrically conducting yarns included therein. The conducting yarns define three conductive tracks 103, 104, 105 running the length of the fabric 101. The conductive tracks 103, 104, 105 are configured to interface with an electronic device 106 at a first end. At a second end, an active region 107 of the fabric forms part of a sensor assembly that is receptive to a manually applied pressure.
Patent GB-2426156-A (GB)
Title: Embedded communication terminal
Inventor: MIELENZ CARSTEN
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: An embedded communication terminal (401) is equipped with an interface device (403) which performs security tasks, driver tasks, power management tasks and handover tasks and thus relieves the application processor (402) of the embedded communication terminal (401).
Patent GB-2423546-A (GB)
Title: Stinger for underreaming device
Inventor: DEWEY CHARLES H
IPC: E21B10/26
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: An expandable downhole tool comprises at least one moveable arm 520 and a selectively actuatable stinger 910 that prevents or allows the arm 520 to translate between collapsed and expanded positions. The stinger 910 may take the form or a sleeve having holes or ports 920 located therein. Upon downward movement of the stinger 910 due to the introduction of an actuator in to the wellbore, the holes 920 in the stinger 910 become aligned with holes 595 in the body of the tool, enabling fluid communication between the wellbore and the piston arrangement that forces the arms to move outwards. The arms 520 may be equipped with cutting elements 700 or gauge pads. The stinger and the arms may be biased by springs 930, 540.
Patent GB-2438904-A (GB)
Title: Generation of code words for image watermarking
Inventor: KEATING STEPHEN MARK
IPC: H04N21/8358
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: An encoding data processing apparatus generates a marked copy of a video material item by representing a payload data word 1 as a code word and embedding the code word into a copy of the video material item. The apparatus comprises a code word generator 10 including a pre-processor 8 and an encryption processor 14. The pre-processor is operable to divide the payload word into a plurality of parts, to form a plurality of initial values from the plurality of parts, each of the initial values being formed by adding parts of the payload data word to each initial value successively starting with the first part added to the first initial value, and adding the first and second to the second initial value so that each subsequent initial value includes all the parts of the payload data word of those of the previous initial values in addition to a new part of the payload data word. The encryption processor is operable to receive each of the initial values and to generate an encrypted data stream from each of the initial values using a payload encryption key. A combiner 22 is operable to combine the encrypted payload data word with the video material item. The encrypted data streams are thereby provided with improved orthogonality, which can assist in the detection of each of the encrypted data streams by correlation. Furthermore, the likelihood of an attacker being able to discover, alter or destroy the payload data word in the material item is reduced.
Patent GB-2442970-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for monitoring the performnce of a packing case seal
Inventor: REILLY DECLAN
IPC: F04D29/10
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: An apparatus and/or method for monitoring the performance of a packing case seal 10, the apparatus comprises a vent 24, 26 leading externally from the interior of the packing casing 14, and thermal dispersion flow meter 32 which measures the amount of gas escaping from around the piston rod 12 of the seal 10 into the interior of the casing 14. This measurement is monitored over time to check for any degradation of the seal 10.
Patent GB-2426055-A (GB)
Title: Method And Apparatus For Installing A Sensor Array
Inventor: BATH WILLIAM R
IPC: G01V1/16
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for transporting, installing, retrieving, and replacing a sensor array of individual sensor pods (106) at a geographically remote location, such as on the sea floor. The apparatus consists of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) (102), a carousel (100) attached to the ROV (102), a pod ejector mechanism attached to the carousel (100), and a manipulator with a manipulator (118) with a manipulator end effector (120) attached to the ROV (102). The carousel (100) contains a plurality of sensor pod holders (108), where each sensor pod holder (108) is capable of holding a sensor pod (106). The pod ejector mechanism is capable of discharging a fresh sensor pod (106), while the manipulator end effector (120) is capable of lifting a depleted sensor pod (106) and placing the depleted sensor pod (106) in an empty sensor pod holder (108) in the carousel (100).
Patent GB-2443477-A (GB)
Title: Liquid sucking and dispensing bottle
Inventor: JENNS MICHAEL
IPC: B05B11/04
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A container 1 includes rubber seal 5 and hook 6 for providing water tightness and storage features, a cap 4 with rubber grommet 3 supports and seals a flexible hose 2 and allow for the hose to be adjusted in its position. The container is to be squeezed to perform the functions of applying and siphoning water and may be made of semi-clear plastics material and is conveniently of 500ml volume. The hose may be moved through the grommet further into the container for dispensing and further out of the container for sucking. May be used for adding and removing water in air conditioning e.g. rinsing condensate pumps or emptying drip trays.
Patent GB-2433262-A (GB)
Title: Nanocomposites for use in oilfield elements
Inventor: VAIDYA NITIN Y
IPC: C08K3/38
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a plurality of nanoflakes and/or nanoplatelets dispersed in a polymer matrix, which is formed into an olifield element. The nanoflakes and/or nanoplatelets have a graphite-like structure and are generally selected from sp<2> structures formed from one or more elements in the second row of the Periodic Table, such as boron, nitrogen, or carbon. Expanded graphite, exfoliated graphite, and compositions based on boron and nitrogen, such as boron nitride, are preferred. An oilfield assembly to explore for, drill for, or produce hydrocarbons is claimed, which comprises one or more particular oilfield elements containing the nanoflakes and/or nanoplatelets in the polymer matrix. A method is also disclosed whereby one or more of the oilfield elements are exposed to an oilfield environment. The oilfield element may be a submersible pump protector bag.
Patent GB-2442813-A (GB)
Title: Camshaft assembly with moveable cam lobe
Inventor: MELDOLESI RICCARDO
IPC: F01L1/08
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A camshaft assembly comprises a fixed cam 1 and a moveable cam lobe 2 integral with a cylindrical stem 3 which runs in a cylindrical hole 26 in the fixed cam 1. The moveable cam lobe 2 is locked in its active position by hydraulic pressure which is directed into a chamber 10 formed by the base of the stem 3 and the base of the hole 26. and maintained by a one-way valve. When it is required to move the cam to its inactive position the pressure is released by means of a sliding piston 6 mounted in the stem 3 which uncovers a port 14 through which the oil can exit. In another embodiment of the invention the moveable cam lobe 2 is retained in its active position by a lower level of hydraulic pressure and in its retracted position by a higher level of hydraulic pressure. The movable lobe 2 can provide an extra exhaust valve opening event for internal EGR.
Patent GB-2433526-A (GB)
Title: Downhole control line wet connection
Inventor: ANDERSON ADAM
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A wet connect arrangement for communication beyond obstructions in a wellbore such as gravel packs and lateral junctions, among others, between a second tubular 14 received within a first tubular 12. A protector, in the form of a wear bushing 52, in a polished seal bore 52 of first tubular 12 is displaced axially upon engagement of the second tubular 14, enabling ports 26 located between seals 22 on the second tubular 14 to operatively connect to corresponding ports 18 in the first tubular 12.
Patent GB-2440337-A (GB)
Title: Deployment of reeled tubular from inside container
Inventor: WEBSTER DAVID
IPC: B65H75/36
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in the deployment of a tubular comprises a deployment unit 30. The deployment unit may comprise a pod 10. A coiled tubular (14, fig 4), preferably a jumper for connecting subsea installations, is accommodated within the pod and is retained against the inner surface of the pod by its own resilience. The pod is preferably rotatable mounted on a frame. The tubular may be straightened by a roller assembly (50, fig 4) as it is deployed along a predetermined path, possibly on the seabed. The tubular may comprise any flexible line or umbilical, electric cable or hydraulic hose. In another aspect, the deployment unit 30 is suspended underwater by a crane 61 on a vessel 60. In a further aspect, deployment is facilitated by feeding the tubular into a deployment means, which is adapted to reverse the bend of the coil.
Patent GB-2447935-A (GB)
Title: A sealed joint
Inventor: HOLMES MARTIN DAVID
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A sealed joint 30 for joining male and female parts 34, 36 which is tolerant of relative displacement of the parts in which either of the parts 34, 36 may carry a sealing member 46, 70, 80, 90 that sealingly contacts a sealing surface b provided on the other part, and either of the parts 34, 36 may carry a support member 48, 72, 84, 94 that is in load communication with a support surface c provided on the other part. The sealing member 46, 70, 80, 90 and support member 48, 72, 84, 94 are spaced apart by a distance a in the direction of relative displacement such that over the range of relative displacement the sealing member 46, 70, 80, 90 remains in contact with the sealing surface b and the support member 48, 72, 84, 94 remains in contact with the support surface c.
Patent GB-2439435-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool with damping elements between housings
Inventor: WIKER JUERGEN
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: A hand machine tool which comprises first 11 and second 12 housings connected by a damping element 21 located there-between. The tool also comprises at least one securing element 31 and 34 which ensures that the first and second housings 11 and 12 remain connected in the event of damage or fracture of the damping element 21. The first and second housings 11 and 12 are arranged longitudinally along the length of the tool with the second housing 12 also serving as a handle. The securing element 31 and 34 may be in the form of a plate 31, one end 32 being fastened to the second housing 12 and the other end 33 fastened with play to the first housing 11 (Fig. 2), webs 34 attached to the two housings 11 and 12 and the damping element 21 (Fig. 3) or a leaf spring (36, Fig. 6) embedded in the damping element (Fig. 6). Figures 4 and 5 show elements 25 which may be used to connect a damping element 21 to the housings 11 and 12.