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Patent GB-2360265-A (GB)
Title: Machine for handling workpieces
Inventor: MUEHL HEINER
IPC: C03B23/09
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: A machine for handling workpieces 8 such as hollow glass objects comprises at least two processing units arranged along a conveyor unit 2 which supplies and removes the workpieces. Each processing unit has at least one workstation 42 and two handling units 16 and 18 for taking the workpiece from the conveyor to the workstation and returning it to the conveyor. The handling units are configured to work simultaneously out of phase with each other and run transverse to the direction of the conveyor. The conveyor unit may comprise two belts 4 and 6 running parallel, one for loading the other for unloading and may move in a stepwise fashion to allow workpieces to be removed. The processing units may have at least two different workstations 52 and 56 which may be for edge melt off or screen printing. The processing units may be modular and interchangeable. The handling unit may comprise a primary carriage 24 and 26 that moves horizontally along a frame 20 which then moves vertically. The workpiece holders 32 and 34 may be carried by projection arms 36 and 38 carried on secondary carriages 28 and 30. The holders may be suction cups or chucks and may be rotated or angled.
Patent GB-2359168-A (GB)
Title: Advanced model for automatic extraction of skill and knowledge information from an electronic document
Inventor: ANDLEIGH PRABHAT K
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer readable medium for analyzing and extracting skill and knowledge information from an electronic document (104) and for storing the extracted skill and knowledge information into predefined fields or tables in a target database (110) comprises a content analysis and semantic network engine (216) for analyzing and extracting skill and knowledge information from the electronic document (104). A skill and knowledge information extractor (702) is coupled to the content analysis and semantic network engine (216), for determining a skill level for the skill information extracted from the electronic document (104). In a preferred embodiment, the skill and knowledge section processor (702) uses a non-monotonic reasoning principle to determine a skill level for skill information extracted from the electronic document (104). The content analysis and semantic network engine (216) further comprises a thesaurus (221) for linking together terms (402) and skill information (404), and for defining relationships between and among the terms (402) and skill information (404), and a semantic network (220) coupled to the thesaurus (221), for organizing the terms (402) and skill information (404) in the thesaurus (221), along with knowledge information (502) and categories (504), in a hierarchical structure.
Patent GB-2367326-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable ceiling panel installation apparatus
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: The apparatus has a frame 1 to 5 on which a support cradle 7 for carrying a sheet of plasterboard is movable between a loading position and an installation position. An adjustable support strut 57 supports the support cradle 7 and allows for adjustment of the plane of the support cradle 7 to match the plane of the ceiling supports. The support cradle 7 may be moved by manually or electrically operated winch assembly 4.
Patent GB-2369322-A (GB)
Title: Self-thermally forming polymer composites
Inventor: BLACKBURN DAVID ROBERT
IPC: B29C61/06
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: Polymer composites are comprised of a polymer matrix incorporating heat shrinkable fibres disposed within the matrix to render the composite self-thermally forming. The composite may be an elongate article or a sheet or plate. Application of heat, e.g. localised heating, causing shrinkage of the fibres with self-thermal forming of the composite. The heat-shrinkable fibres may be polyethylene terephthalate fibres. The polymer composites may be formed by pultrusion.
Patent GB-2374795-A (GB)
Title: Multi-ingredient beverage making apparatus and method
Inventor: HESTER DAVID ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: A beverage making apparatus comprising a holder which holds a capsule 2 containing a beverage brewing ingredient 6, a source of hot liquid, an injector for injecting the hot liquid into the capsule 2 through a nozzle 7, whilst the capsule is held by the holder, to brew a beverage ingredient 6 within the capsule 2, and a control system programmed to prompt the user, via a display, to follow a number of sequential steps including insertion of the capsules 2 and waiting for the beverage ingredients 6 to brew. Preferably, the first capsule contains a different beverage ingredient from the second capsule, one of the capsules may contain a foamable beverage ingredient, and the nozzle may be inserted by the user in response to a prompt from the display. Each capsule may be in the form of a sachet 1 which is bonded by an adhesive, along its lower edge 5, that releases by the action of the hot water inside the sachet 1.
Patent GB-2381958-A (GB)
Title: Disc winding for an axial flux rotary electrical machine
Inventor: PULLEN KEITH ROBERT
IPC: H02K3/26
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A stator disc 13 in an axial flux machine comprises three separate winding discs 13a, 13b, 13c (fig.2). Each winding disc 13a,b,c is formed from a number of sectors, and in each sector the winding wire 20 is formed in the shape of a spiral (fig.1). It is necessary to bring the winding 20 out from the centre of one coil to the start of the next, and a portion of the winding must sit on top of the previous turns. In the present invention, the wire 20 contains many strands 30 (fig.3), and may be flattened or compacted under pressure. In a manufacturing process, the wire is layed out generally as shown in fig.1 and the winding layout is placed between the anvils 40 of a pressing machine which causes the bridging portions 20a, b (fig.5a,b) to be compressed to a large extent. A small thin insulating sheet of 35 is placed between the bridging portion 20a and the winding 20b and allows the windings to move relative to each other without damaging their insulation. After the pressing stage, the winding is encapsulated in an electrically insulating material such as epoxy resin. Sheets of fibreglass mat may be added to improve the mechanical strength of the disc. Each disc may be compressed to a thickness less than the original diameter of the wire 20 used to form the winding.
Patent GB-2373503-A (GB)
Title: Carrier having immobilised antigens or antibodies and method of manufacture
Inventor: YAMAMOTO AKIRA
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A carrier has a surface which is formed of a calcium phosphate based compound. Antigens and antibodies, each having a portion that is irrelevant to an antigen-antibody reaction, are immobilised to the surface of the carrier through the irrelevant portion thereof. The surface of the carrier that does not have the antigens or antibodies immobilised thereto is coated with a protein having low interaction with antigens or antibodies. The antigens or antibodies are stabilised by a stabilising treatment. Thus the carrier having immobilised antigens or antibodies has a high bonding ability with antigens or antibodies (bonding objects) in a sample to be examined. A method of manufacturing the carrier is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2387859-A (GB)
Title: Deployment of underground sensors
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A casing 10, having a sensor 18 in a carrier 14 located on its exterior, is passed into a wellbore 24 and cemented into position. The sensor is preferably a pressure gauge and is held at one end of a chamber 16 within the carrier 14 while a buffer tube 22 may be located at the other end. The buffer tube is arc-shaped such that it follows the outer contour of the casing 10 and filled with a relatively incompressible liquid. A drilling tool 32 is run into the casing and guided into position by an indexing device. A hole is then drilled through the casing, buffer tube 22, chamber 16 and cement 26 and into a formation 30, at which time a pressure reading may be taken for calibration purposes. Once the drilling tool 32 is removed, the hole 36 in the casing 10 is plugged. A cable 20 for carrying data runs from the sensor to the surface and may be helically wound around the casing. Spaced standoffs (42, 44, 46 figure 6) along the cable maintain a space between the cable and the casing. Where required, multiple sensors are deployed, each having its own carrier.
Patent GB-2374960-A (GB)
Title: Causality-based memory access ordering in a multiprocessing environment
Inventor: MARR DEBORAH T
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: Causality-based memory ordering in a multiprocessing environment. A disclosed embodiment includes a plurality of processors and arbitration logic coupled to the plurality of processors. The processors and arbitration logic maintain processor consistency yet allow stores generated in a first order by any two or more of the processors to be observed in a different order by at least one other of the other processors.
Patent GB-2376050-A (GB)
Title: A pre-assembled module of a friction clutch with an assembly aid and transportation restraint.
Inventor: MUELLER ROLAND
IPC: F16D13/58
Filed: 1999-06-03
Abstract: A pre-assembled module for a friction clutch, in particular a motor vehicle friction clutch takes the form of a casing (3) containing a diaphragm spring (2) and a pressure plate (1). As is known, the pressure plate (1) is urged with the diaphragm spring (2) to compress friction linings (6) of a clutch disc (8) interposed between the pressure plate (1) and a flywheel (7) in the fully assembled clutch. The pressure plate (1) is connected axially movably relative to the clutch casing (3) but non-rotatably to the clutch casing (3) via leaf springs (9). To prevent axial movement of the pressure plate (1) in the direction of the open side of the clutch casing (3) during transportation, a releasable transportation restraint is provided. This restraint takes the form of a bowed leaf spring element (12) with one end fixed to the pressure plate (1). The free end of the element (12) has a thickened region (13) which fits between the pressure plate (1) and the casing (3).
Patent GB-2394183-A (GB)
Title: Breast shaped baby feeding device
Inventor: MOSS RICHARD KEITH
IPC: A61J9/06
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: The baby feeding device comprises a breast shaped device 1 which has the texture of a natural breast and a teat or nipple 2 which also has a natural shape and feel. The feeding device has a hollow interior with integral milk compartment 3 and a tubular feed delivery system 4 to supply the milk from the compartment 3 to the nipple 2. Preferably the teat 2 is detachable, and the feed delivery system 4 may be removed for easy cleaning. An ergonomic frame (5, fig 3) with straps (6, fig 3) may also be supplied to assist in holding the device during feeding. The main components of the feeding device may be disposable.
Patent GB-2382045-A (GB)
Title: Method of machining curved contours
Inventor: COUNT JONATHAN
IPC: B24B31/116
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of machining a curved contour in a workpiece 2 within a predetermined tolerance band 6 defined by an inner tolerance line 8 and an outer tolerance line 10. The method includes a first step of machining a plurality of adjacent arcuate concave profiles 12 in the workpiece 2 outside the inner tolerance line 8, and a second step of using an abrasive flow machining process to remove portions 14 of the workpiece 2 between the adjacent profiles 12 that lie outside of the outer tolerance line 10.
Patent GB-2399246-A (GB)
Title: High-speed digital video camera system and display.
Inventor: ROBINSON CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: A high speed imaging system comprises a digital video camera 3 and controller display unit (CDU) 5 having a liquid crystal display (LCD) display screen and console having control elements. The display unit is connected to camera 3 via an interface (32, Figure 2) such that highspeed images are displayed without storing these images locally at the display (CDU) itself. When the camera is triggered to take high speed video, images are at least temporarily stored in the camera memory. Camera 3 contains the main image processing hardware, such as a removable video memory and microprocessor, so that the display unit may be portable and easily connected to the camera. Video data may be transmitted in low voltage differential signalling (LVDS) form, and camera parameters such as frame speed, shutter speed, focus and frame size may be set. The system allows substantially immediate image display, and the display screen may graphically show camera function data.
Patent GB-2386909-A (GB)
Title: Self sharpening cutting tool with hard coating
Inventor: LAKHOTKIN YURY
IPC: C23C30/00
Filed: 2003-03-24
Abstract: There is disclosed a cutting tool having a blade coated on one side with a hard coating having a laminar or layered microstructure. The coating tends to wear evenly and smoothly, thereby keeping a cutting edge of the cutting tool smooth. Furthermore, by coating the cutting edge on one side only, the cutting edge becomes self-sharpening. The coating preferably includes at least one layer made of tungsten carbides substantially or entirely free of metallic tungsten.
Patent GB-2388684-A (GB)
Title: Use of XML in a system for influencing a position on a search result list generated by a search engine
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM STEPHAN
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A database search apparatus and method for generating a search result list which responds to Extensible Markup Language (XML) requests from a client to a server of an on-line marketplace. A bid management tool is operable on a client computer to manage search listings and account information of one or more advertisers. The client application communicates with the server via an XML-based application program interface. The bid management tool provides functions for reporting account activity, modifying accounts and manual, timed or event-driven changes to search listings including listings of several advertisers.
Patent GB-2388616-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief wall panel
Inventor: BREWERTON ROBERT WALTER
IPC: E04B1/98
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A wall panel <B>10</B> comprises a frame defining an opening and at least one shutter <B>22</B> which has an inlet <B>49</B> and outlet <B>34</B> allowing the passage of gas or liquid through an internal cavity <B>32</B>; the shutter is moveable from an open position where gases can move through the panel to a closed position. An installation comprising this panel may have a remote signalling device or hazard sensor which causes a controller to operate the actuator to move the shutters. Warm air or gas, or water may pass through the shutter cavity, which may contain insulating material such as rockwool <B>40</B>. The shutters may be formed of curved plates <B>24</B>, have reinforcement beams and be pivotally mounted to the frame and moveable by rotation. They may be made of aluminum, fibreglass, stainless steel or light metal alloy.
Patent GB-2406154-A (GB)
Title: Composite shaft with metal sleeve
Inventor: ALLNUTT EDWARD CHACE
IPC: F16C3/02
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: A fibre reinforced composite shaft is provided with a thin walled metallic sleeve (S, figure 5) on its outer surface to provide surface protection. The metal tube is pulled over a tight (interference) fitting composite tubular core C before curing the polymer matrix resin. The shaft may be used as a high speed transmission shaft with improved impact and abrasion resistance. The outer fibre layer may be a filament wound helical layer, which can hold the rest of the preform in place during the sleeving process. The matrix resin forms a structural bond with the metal sleeve during curing. The metal sleeve can be machined to provide bearing elements.
Patent GB-2407953-A (GB)
Title: Texture data editing for three-dimensional computer graphics
Inventor: HONG QI HE
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: Texture data for a 3D computer model is edited using texture data from view-dependent texture maps. Two images of the computer model are displayed for each viewing direction selected by a user. One image is generated using texture data to be modified and the other using texture data from a view-dependent texture map. The images are displayed for comparison so the user can see whether the texture data to be modified is deficient and whether the texture data from the view-dependent texture map remedies the deficiency. This is repeated for different views of the computer model. For any view where the user considers the texture data from the view-dependent texture map to generate a better image than the texture data to be modified, the texture data to be modified is amended in dependence upon the texture data from the view-dependent texture map. Alternatively, texture data may be edited by viewing a single image generated from view-dependent texture data and a modified version of the original texture map.
Patent GB-2410286-A (GB)
Title: Two part window or door frame
Inventor: BISHOP BARRY CHARLES
IPC: E06B1/30
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: A two part window or door frame comprises an inner frame 10 and an outer frame 20 mounted from either side of an opening, for example window aperture A. At least the inner frame 10, has a peripheral flange 12 for seating against the surface of the opening. The inner frame may abut or co-operate with the outer frame, possibly by means of slot and socket (figure 2), which may incorporate serrated surfaces (figure 7). A window, door or glazing may be arranged to be received in, or integrated with, one of the frames.
Patent GB-2398033-A (GB)
Title: A socket head for use with a wrench or spanner handle
Inventor: BUCHANAN NIGEL ALEXANDER
IPC: B25B13/04
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: A socket head 1 comprising two arms 2a,2b interconnected 3 for movement one relative to the other; between a first position in which ends of the arms 2a,2b remote from the interconnection 3 are spaced apart, and a second position in which the ends of the arms 2a,2b remote from the interconnection 3 overlap. The remote ends of the arms having co-operating means 4 such that a spigot head 5, attached to a torque drive bar 5a can be used to operate the socket head. A further embodiment (figure 4) includes another arm (figure 4, 2j) and interconnection 3 in the socket head.
Patent GB-2399877-A (GB)
Title: Side-hole cane waveguide sensor
Inventor: KERSEY ALAN D
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: A side-hole optical cane for measuring pressure and/or temperature is disclosed. The side-hole cane has a light guiding core containing a sensor and a cladding containing symmetrical side-holes extending substantially parallel to the core. The side-holes cause an asymmetric stress across the core of the sensor creating a birefringent sensor. The sensor, preferably a Bragg grating, reflects a first and second wavelength each associated with orthogonal polarization vectors, wherein the degree of separation between the two is proportional to the pressure exerted on the core. The side-hole cane structure self-compensates and is insensitive to temperature variations when used as a pressure sensor, because temperature induces an equal shift in both the first and second wavelengths. Furthermore, the magnitude of these shifts can be monitored to deduce temperature, hence providing the side-hole cane additional temperature sensing capability that is unaffected by pressure. Additionally, the side-hole cane can be used to measure a differential pressure between a first pressure ported to the side-holes and a second external pressure.
Patent GB-2400597-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense system for chilled beverages
Inventor: MOONEY WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A beverage dispensing system is disclosed including a dispense head 1 having a dispense valve and a beverage supply line 8 connected to the dispense valve. A first re-circulating loop 10 is arranged to circulate a sub-zero coolant through upper and lower heat sinks 12,13 mounted within the dispense head 1 in order to cool the external surface of the dispense head 1. A beverage supply line 8 is connected to the dispense tap 4 via a heat exchanger 9 arranged to cool the beverage to the dispense temperature. A second re-circulating loop 7 also passes through the cooler 11 to cool the coolant prior to passage through the heat exchanger 9. In a second embodiment, the loop (7,Fig2) may be arranged to pass directly to the heat exchanger (9,Fig2) without passing through the cooler (11,Fig2). In a third embodiment, the loop (7,Fig3) may includes a by-pass (15,Fig3) for by-passing the cooler (11,Fig3).
Patent GB-2413323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to processes for the preparation of iridium acetate
Inventor: KEEP ANN KATHLEEN
IPC: C07C51/47
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: In a method for forming iridium acetate, a process for the removal of barium sulfate from a liquid reaction mixture comprising a suspension of barium sulfate particles in an aqueous solution of iridium acetate is modified. A solution of a high molecular weight anionic polymer flocculant emulsion is added to the reaction mixture, the barium sulfate is permitted to form flocs and the mixture is filtered. In particular, the flocculant is a polyacrylamide. A method for forming iridium acetate comprising a step of sintering iridium metal with an excess of barium peroxide is modified by sintering at a temperature in excess of 700 {C and below 900 {C. In particular, the sintering is between about 750 {C and 815 {C and is carried out for between one and five hours.
Patent GB-2402071-A (GB)
Title: Limb Support
Inventor: PEARCE GILLIAN
IPC: A61G13/12
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a limb support 1 suitable for demountable attachment to a substrate, such as a bed or an operating table, comprising at least one part adapted to engage a limb or a portion of a limb and configured to allow, in use, unobstructed access to the limb by a surgeon or X-ray apparatus. The limb support 1 ideally comprises at least one attachment member having a first portion adapted to demountably engage a substrate and a second portion adapted to engage the limb engaging parts.
Patent GB-2414739-A (GB)
Title: Process for making finished or semi-finished articles of silver alloy
Inventor: JOHNS PETER GAMON
IPC: C22F1/14
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A process is provided for making a finished or semi-finished article of silver alloy, said process comprising the steps of: ```providing a silver alloy containing silver in an amount of at least 77 wt%, copper and an amount of germanium that is at least 0.5 wt% and is effective to reduce tarnishing and/or firestain; ```making or processing the finished or semi-finished article of the alloy by heating at least to an annealing temperature; and ```gradually air cooling the article from the temperature at which it is made or processed to develop a Vickers hardness of more than 70.
Patent GB-2403218-A (GB)
Title: Gypsum plasterboard mix comprising stucco and uncalcined gypsum
Inventor: IRONSIDE KANE IAN
IPC: C04B28/14
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: Gypsum plasterboard is produced by combining calium sulphate hemihydrate (stucco) with water to form an aqueous slurry. Uncalcined gypsum having a specific surface area below 0.3 m<2>/g is added to the slurry and the slurry is discharged onto a support so as to form a sheet of gypsum plasterboard. Preferably the uncalcined gypsum is present at 5 to 50 weight % of the calcium sulphate hemihydrate, most preferably at about 20 weight %. The uncalcined gypsum may be synthetic gypsum such as desulphurisation gypsum.