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Patent GB-2430687-A (GB)
Title: Sleeve retaining device
Inventor: BOOTH RICHARD KEITH
IPC: E21B17/16
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: A holding device for preventing longitudinal movement of a sleeve(s) on a substantially cylindrical body of a downhole tool is described. The holding device comprises a split ring 264, a retaining ring 260 and a circlip 238. In one embodiment, the split ring is located in a groove on the tool body and transfers a load from a sleeve to the body, without imparting a load on the retaining ring or circlip. A downhole tool and method are also described. The split ring and circlip may be held in groves 234, 236 respectively.
Patent GB-2432921-A (GB)
Title: Failsafe switching of intelligent controller method and advice
Inventor: KHALIL NIDAL
IPC: G05B11/01
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to control of and data collection from sensors associated with tools. In particular, it relates to using a controller to mediate communications among a tool, sensors associated with the tool and data users, such as a host system or distributed processors. Particular aspects of the present invention are described in the claims, specification and drawings.
Patent GB-2436180-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic element matching stage for DAC
Inventor: MAGRATH ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: H03M1/06
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: The backlight unit 400 comprises a reflector 420 having a plurality of grooves or recesses with an inclined inner circumference, and a plurality of light emitting diodes 430 formed at or in the grooves 423. The groove openings and their lower surfaces may be circular or polygonal. Light emitted by LEDs 430 is reflected upwards at the inner circumference of the groove. The backlight unit supplies light to the LCD panel 460. The unit also comprises a heat sink, light diverter 435 and diffuser plate 447.
Patent GB-2446374-A (GB)
Title: Anti-fog dust mask
Inventor: HOUSTON GRANT
IPC: A62B9/06
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A filtering face-piece respirator comprising a dust mask A with an internal pipe B which fits directly into a user's mouth. Preferably an exhalation pipe C vents exhaled air D away from the user's safety glasses to prevent fogging. The exhalation pipe C may include a check valve to prevent the user from inhaling through the pipe C and an elastic headband G.
Patent GB-2448368-A (GB)
Title: Power tool with adjustable base plate
Inventor: BLAKE BRIAN JAMES
IPC: B27C5/10
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A power tool comprises a motor 30, a cutting bit holder 32 rotatable about an axis, and a base plate 34, where the base plate is movable along the axis to vary the distance between the cutting bit holder and the base plate. The base plate is held in a plane and is adjustably mounted such that it is moveable in the plane relative to the axis. Preferably, the base plate only partially surrounds the axis of rotation, and the motor may be mounted to the base plate by supports 40 that are off-set with respect to the axis. The motor may be mounted perpendicularly to the axis, and the base plate may have retractable guide pins 60 that extend perpendicularly to the plane of the base plate. The base plate may include a straight guide edge 38, the straight edge including a notch 36 through which the axis of the cutting bit holder extends. The power tool may be a router, for use in cutting recesses in door jambs for hinges.
Patent GB-2451090-A (GB)
Title: Spacer for ensuring correct hand position on a guitar neck
Inventor: PRATT KELVIN NIGEL
IPC: G09B15/06
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: A space trainer unit for guitar, which attaches to the neck of the guitar using two clips 2, 3, 4 joined by a rod 1. The clips 2, 3, 4 do not impede the playing of the strings but hold the rod 1 in a secure place along part of the guitar neck, allowing the learner to form the correct hand position. The space trainer may be augmented with additional height and curve to form the arch of the player's fingers. The space trainer may be made in different sizes to accommodate different types of guitar, including electric, acoustic and bass guitars.
Patent GB-2446893-A (GB)
Title: Providing a broadcasting video program for use on the internet so that worldwide cable/wireless/digital/analogue TV is watchable through portable devices
Inventor: YANG JUI-HSIANG
IPC: H04H20/02
Filed: 2007-08-28
Abstract: A method and a system for providing a broadcasting video program with the internet are provided. The broadcasting video program provision system includes a first data server, a second data server and a portal site. By the first data server, first broadcasting video program signals broadcast in a first area are received and converted into first stream data. By the second data server, second broadcasting video program signals broadcast in a second area are received and converted into second stream data, wherein the first area and the second area are covered by different broadcasting services. In response to an instruction issued from the user's host through the internet, the portal site transmits the first stream data or the second stream data to the user's host through the internet. Therefore, a broadcasting video program for use on the internet is provided so that users can watch worldwide cable/wireless/digital/analogue TV programs through a personal computer or other portable electronic device (eg. PDAs, smart phones).
Patent GB-2447105-A (GB)
Title: Regenerative braking arrangement having fully charged battery protection
Inventor: BELL OLIVER A
IPC: B60L7/10
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: A method tor protecting against overcharging a battery of a light-weight utility vehicle (see fig. 1) during regenerative braking includes controlling a regenerative braking process, using controller 30, such that a predetermined activation amount of braking torque is produced by a motor 22 of the vehicle when braking torque within a full braking range is initially requested, the predetermined activation amount of braking torque is less than the full braking range. The method additionally includes reading a voltage across a battery 18 of the vehicle induced by a current generated by the motor as the activation amount of braking torque is produced. The method further includes increasing the amount of braking torque produced by the motor, if the voltage measured across the battery is less than a specified battery voltage threshold.
Patent GB-2457067-A (GB)
Title: A bumper protector
Inventor: MILBANK FREDERICK NIGEL
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: A vehicle bumper protector comprises a laminate structure comprising an adhesive layer (20, figure 2) and a transparent gel layer (18). The transparent gel layer may comprise plastics material. Advantageously, the bumper protector is substantially rectangular in shape, or it may be oval (figure 3). In a preferred embodiment, the thickness of the bumper protector is no greater than 3 mm, the tensile strength of the bumper protector is greater than 6 kg/25 mm, and the length of the bumper protector is no greater than 15 cm. The bumper protector may be provided on a paper or card backing 12 inside a transparent package 14 with an opening 16. The bumper protector may be applied to the region of a vehicle bumper adjacent to a towing hook.
Patent GB-2458190-A (GB)
Title: Rocking exercise device
IPC: A63B22/18
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: An exercise device 1 comprises a seat member 10 and a curved bowl member 20 extending below the seat member 10. In use a user can sit on the seat member 10 and move the lower torso relative to the upper torso whilst rocking the seat member 10 about the curvature of the bowl member 20. The bowl member 20 is generally hemispherical in shape and has a variable radius of curvature. The seat member 10 is a generally circular dish, part of which 20A is cutaway to define the front of the seat member. The exercise device 1 is designed to exercise muscles between the upper and lower torso, and to massage the buttocks to help reduce the build up of cellulite using the body weight of the user.
Patent GB-2451175-A (GB)
Title: Plasma coated footwear
Inventor: COULSON STEPHEN
IPC: A43B7/12
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: An item of footwear having a liquid-repelling polymer coating, obtained by plasma coating the item, preferably with a compound such as 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-heptadecafluorodecylacrylate. The item of footwear is also provided with a liquid-absorbing foot supporting footbed. Another aspect is a method for preparing the item of footwear comprising treating at least part of the surface of the item of footwear by plasma coating the item, and providing a liquid-absorbing foot supporting footbed at the region on the inside of the treated item upon which the wearer's foot rests. Also disclosed is a method of improving the comfort of an item of footwear using plasma coating.
Patent GB-2462420-A (GB)
Title: Force enhancing handle for hexagonal wrenches
Inventor: LIU YI-FENG
IPC: B25B15/00
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: A force enhancing handle for hexagonal wrenches 20 includes a handle 10 formed in a triangular lozenge shape with three arched sides concaved inwards and three protrusive stems 11 at three equiangular positions. Each stem has a plurality of hexagonal holes 14 of varying sizes arranged in an axial direction thereof. The handle also includes three retaining slots 15 on one surface extending axially along the stems and communicating with the hexagonal holes. Each retaining slot includes a plurality of troughs 151 of different widths at the bottom thereof. The troughs are arranged in steps which decrease in width and mate with the hexagonal holes. Each retaining slot may have a distal end embedded with a magnetic element 16. Each of the hexagonal holes can receive a short leg 21 of a mating hexagonal wrench 20 while the retaining slot 15 can hold a long leg 22 of the wrench at the bottom. The long leg can be attracted by the magnetic element. Hexagonal wrenches of different specifications may be coupled with the handle 10 to facilitate hand gripping, fastening and unfastening.
Patent GB-2463639-A (GB)
Title: Method for quantitatively making a thickness estimate of thin geological layers based on seismic reflection signals in the frequency domain
Inventor: LIE ESPEN OEN
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: The invention provides a method for quantitatively estimating a thickness of a buried geological layer (L), comprising the following steps: - using a seismic source (3) having a source wavelet spectrum (3f), - registering a seismic trace of reflection time domain data (5t), and - selecting a temporal interval (t1, t2) of said trace of seismic reflection data (5t) producing a time interval series of seismic reflection data (5ts) for which a thickness (At or d) of said layer (L) in said temporal interval is to be determined, - transforming said time interval reflection data (5ts) into a seismic interval frequency spectrum (5f),characterised by -repeating the following steps for a number of temporal thicknesses (At): -forming a model reflectivity spectrum (Lmf) representing a current temporal thickness (At) of a reflectivity function (Lmt), - multiplying said model reflectivity spectrum (Lmf) with said source wavelet spectrum (3f), producing a thin layer model spectrum (Lms) - correlating said thin layer model spectrum (Lms) with said seismic interval frequency spectrum (5f) producing a correlation value (C(At)) as function of the instant temporal thickness (At), - selecting a peak value (Chigh) in the so produced series of correlation values (C(At)) as function of the instant temporal thickness (C(At)), and letting the temporal thickness (At) corresponding to said peak value (Chigh) indicate a thickness estimate (Lm) of said buried geological layer (L).
Patent GB-2455207-A (GB)
Title: Collection of data from multiple sources for security analysis
Inventor: LOPEZ ROLANDO R
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2008-12-01
Abstract: Communication data for an organization, such as call 210, email 220, and instant messaging activity 230 data from different data sources is collected and analyzed together using a correlation and behaviour analysis tool 250. A set of communication activity records (500, figure 5) and/or specific contact data information may be provided by the organization's data sources or by an external law enforcement entity (430, figure 4). The organization data may be analyzed according to rules and policies of data analysis and correlation using the multiple data sources to identify and report related communication activity or contact data to the internal personnel or external law enforcement for continued investigation in tracking fraud rings and other illegal activities.
Patent GB-2466796-A (GB)
Title: Clothes Peg Attached to Washing Line
Inventor: VERMA ARLIN
IPC: D06F55/02
Filed: 2009-01-07
Abstract: A clothes peg made of two strips of synthetic moulded plastic 1, 2 held together by a metal tension plate 3 in the place of a spring, for tending the two strips 1, 2 to a closed position and ensure a sufficient permanent clamping force when the peg is in the closed position, clothes being held by rubber pads 5, 6. Additionally, the peg will be able to swivel horizontally as there will be a cylindrical bead 4 made of synthetic material connected to the strips of the peg by protruding tips on each side of the bead; the tips of the bead will slot into parallel holes on each strip 1, 2 which will ultimately allow for the peg to swivel whilst the bead remains still. A washing line is threaded through the bead 4 to attach the peg to the line.
Patent GB-2457561-A (GB)
Title: Storage medium requiring certificate for special modulation system
Inventor: NAGAI YUJI
IPC: G11B20/00
Filed: 2009-02-10
Abstract: An information storage medium 100 in which content is recorded by a first modulation recording system, confidential information 52 on a protection of the content, such as a key, is recorded by a second or special modulation recording system 50 different from the first recording modulation system, and a reproduction of the confidential information recorded by the second recording modulation system requires a certificate (media mark certificate) concerning a license of the second recording modulation system. The certificate may contain a signature provided by a special recording/reproducing system manager (16). The certificate can include a date or manufacturer 12 indentifying information which is compared to a second date or manufacturer information that may be stored in a content certificate (CC) provided by a key manager 10. Requiring a certificate regarding the special or second modulation system provides greater security if the special modulation system is leaked.
Patent GB-2458755-A (GB)
Title: Creating a document using a software application by associating content with a state of the software application
Inventor: EDWARDSON ANDREW
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2009-02-24
Abstract: The invention claims methods and computer programmes, creating a document using software application. A state of the software application, such as for example, the state of a graphical user interface (GUI) is determined and it associated with created content and the state of the application is preferably adapted depending on the state associated with the content. The document may be created using a hierarchical file structure such as extensible markup language (XML) and cascading style sheets (CSS). The hierarchical file structure may include a definition of instructions, which determine control of the user interface when the document is displayed. The content may comprise an object or objects with certain properties which can influence hints or instructions relating to the user interface.
Patent GB-2468350-A (GB)
Title: Support for holding a drinks vessel at an angle
Inventor: CAIRNS PAUL SIMON RONALDO
IPC: B67D1/06
Filed: 2009-03-05
Abstract: A support 9 for a glass 10 is arranged to slot over a drip tray 3, and has holes (11, figure 4) therein so spillages can pass through to the drip tray 3. The support 9 holds the glass 10 at an angle so that an optimum quality drink is poured. A lip (7, figure 5) supports the bottom of the glass 10. Preferably, the angle is 45°. An LED light source 11 may be provided, and weight sensors can detect when a glass is filled a sufficient amount and trigger the illumination of the LED 11. This prompts a bar person to complete the dispensing process.
Patent GB-2456975-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods of enhancing leads
Inventor: WILLIAMS RICHARD
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: A client transmits one or more lead records to a lead enhancement module that is configured to enhance the received lead records and return enhanced lead records to the client. In one embodiment, the client specifies which of a plurality of enhancements should be applied to lead records received from the particular client. In one embodiment, the lead enhancement module returns a contactability score for each lead record, indicated a likelihood that the individual identified in the lead may be contacted using the contact information provided in the lead record and/or additional contract information located by the lead enhancement module. In one embodiment, data items associated with the individual that are returned to the client are selected based on a vertical market of the client. In one embodiment, custom models that are defined on a per client basis are applied to lead records that are received from the particular client.
Patent GB-2461379-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for downhole fluid analysis
Inventor: KANAYAMA KAZUMASA
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2009-06-25
Abstract: A fluid sampling and analysis module 32 for a downhole fluid characterization comprising a primary flowline 33 through the module, a bypass flowline 102 in fluid communication with the primary flowline 33 and a fluid control system 104, which may be a valve, for interconnecting the primary flowline 33 and the bypass flowline 102. In a first position the fluid control system 104 directs fluid flow into the primary flowline 33 and in a second position directs fluid flow via the bypass flowline 102 in the primary flowline 33. Both the primary 33 and bypass flowlines 102 may have a plurality of sensors. The bypass flowline 102 comprises a closed loop to capture fluid when the valve 104 is in the first position.
Patent GB-2473290-A (GB)
Title: Aromatic nebulizing diffuser
Inventor: JORGENSEN CARSTEN
IPC: A61L9/14
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: A detachable aromatic nebulizing diffuser includes a base panel (10), an electric fan (40), a fluid container (60), an ultrasonic oscillator (70), a power jack (21), a water baffle (80), a lower housing (50) and a top cover (90). The ultrasonic oscillator (70) oscillates ultrasonic waves to cause an aromatic fluid in the fluid container (60) into a fine mist that is carried by currents of air caused by the electric fan (40) and guided through an air duct (63) in the fluid container (60). The fluid container (60) has bottom mounting rods (612) detachably plugged into respective tubular upright posts (13) of the base panel (10), facilitating mounting and dismounting. The water baffle (80) and the top cover (90) are light transmissive for creating a visual effects upon working of a light source (72) that is carried on the ultrasonic oscillator (70).
Patent GB-2472109-A (GB)
Title: Commodity monitoring system
Inventor: WRIGHT ALISTAIR LOUIS
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2009-09-22
Abstract: A commodity monitoring system, for monitoring water, gas and/or electricity consumption, comprises a commodity meter 104 adapted to provide consumption data of a commodity, a remote server 300 and a display device 200. The remote server 300 is adapted to communicate with the commodity meter 104 and receive said consumption data there from. The remote server 300 is furthermore adapted to communicate with a display device 200 adapted to display information regarding the consumption of said commodity and provide said display device with commodity information based upon said consumption data. The server 300 is configured to receive a request from the display device 200 and instruct the meter 104 to provide the consumption data. Upon receiving the consumption data, the server 300 sends consumption data to the display device 200. The display device may be a mobile device, dedicated display unit, PC, digital TV box or PDA. The server 300 can instruct the meter 104 to provide consumption data, either periodically or upon request.
Patent GB-499926-A (GB)
Title: Ringing device for bicycles
IPC: G10K1/074
Filed: 1938-04-01
Abstract: 499,926. Mechanical bells. PIQUEREZ, E. April 1, 1938, No. 10058. [Class 13] The bottom plate of the casing of a bell for bicycles is provided with two integrally-formed ridges of which the inner oppositely-disposed walls constitute the upper part of the means by which the bell is secured to the handle. bars. As shown, the bottom plate 1 is formed with the ridges 16 and a stud 2 which carries the gong 19, and the lower portion of the supporting clamp is constituted by a strap 18. The plate 1 is formed with holes 10 for draining moisture from the casing and with an extension 20 overlapping the gap between the gong 19 and the plate 1. The plate 1 and the associated parts are formed by die-casting under pressure. The operating mechanism for the bell comprises a toothed segment 5 integral with a handle 6 and meshing with a gear wheel 4 carried on the stud 2 and rigidly secured to a pinion 3 which engages with a toothed wheel 11 mounted on a shaft 12 carried by the plate 1 and a strip 13 attached to pins 14. The stud 2 and the pins 14 may be integral with the base 1 as described in connection with Figs. 4, 5 (not shown). In a modification, Fig. 6 (not shown), the upper and lower parts of the clamping means are formed integrally with the plate and are rigidly secured to a T-piece forming the central portion of the handle-bars, and in a further modification, Fig. 7 (not shown), the stud 2 is threaded into the portion between the ridges 16.
Patent GB-600766-A (GB)
Title: A hand spray nozzle and a glove for toilet and massage purposes
IPC: A47K7/02
Filed: 1945-04-21
Abstract: A massage mitten is made of liquid-pervious material and is formed at one edge only with a hole for the introduction of a nozzle to deliver water through the material of the mitten.  The nozzle may consist of two flat polygonal plates spaced by struts or webs at the corners, the water issuing laterally and also through central holes provided for hanging up the device.
Patent GB-549270-A (GB)
Title: A device for introducing liquid into pipettes
IPC: B01L3/02
Filed: 1941-08-08
Abstract: 549,270. Pipettes. ROBINSON, E. Aug. 8, 1941, No. 10082. [Class 1 (i)] [Also in Group VI] A device for drawing liquid into pipettes and particularly for drawing blood into haemocytometer pipettes comprises a deformable bulb or tube e having a nozzle c adapted to fit into a rubber tube b or the like attached to the pipette a, and means for deforming the bulb. The latter may consist of a plate j which is advanced by turning screw g so as to compress the bulb against the wall of the casing f.