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Patent GB-2407335-A (GB)
Title: Telemetry system using data-carrying elements
Inventor: THOMEER HUBERTUS V
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: A control system for wells comprises a tubing string 12 extending from surface equipment and defining a conveyance passage 13, a downhole tool having a passage in communication with the conveyance passage, and a telemetry data detector 16 located for acquisition of data associated with said downhole tool. A microcomputer 20 is coupled with said telemetry data detector. At least one telemetry element for passing through said conveyance passage has an identification code recognizable by the telemetry data detector for processing by said microcomputer for causing the microcomputer to communicate control signals to the downhole tool to operate it in response to the identification code. The telemetry element is read/write programmable for data communication to and from surface equipment and to and from the downhole tool, and is transported through the conveyance passage to and from the downhole tool by fluid flow through the tubing string.
Patent GB-2421098-A (GB)
Title: Portable data storage device with encryption system
Inventor: OOI CHIN SHYAN
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: A portable data storage system has a non-volatile memory 3 for storing user data, an interface section 7 for receiving and transmitting data to a host, and a master control unit 1 for transferring data to and from the non-volatile memory 3. The portable data storage device further includes an integrated circuit 13 for generating a public/private key pair. The portable data storage device is arranged to transmit at least one of the keys out of the device. In different embodiments, the host can verify that the data is receives is correct, and the device can verify that the host has received the correct data. In a particular embodiment the generated key is transmitted in a form encrypted using a secret key which is permanently stored in the portable storage device, the portable storage device further being arranged to verify a digital signature generated by the host using the generated key and data requested by the host. In a second embodiment the portable storage device is arranged to generate a digital signature using data requested by the host and the generated private key, and transmits the digital signature and the generated public key out of the device. Further features such as biometric verification of a user's identity, USB or wireless connection between the host and portable storage device, compression of data stored on the device, the device being usable as a pointer and the device including a camera and/or a microphone are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2411332-A (GB)
Title: Noise reduction in water heating vessels
Inventor: JOHNSTON RICHARD
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: An electric water heater comprising a noise reduction treatment 8 only on part of its water-facing surface 2a such that a region 10 of the water-facing surface intended in use to be directly above a thermal sensor 12 is substantially free of said treatment. In one embodiment the noise reduction treatment 20 is applied to a raised region 22 of the heater plate. A heat diffusion member 24 may be included. The coating may include an organic matrix eg PTFE, polyethersulfone, polysiloxane, polyphenylene sulfide, epoxy or polyethylene terephthatate and particles of mica, aluminium, silica glass or quartz aloong with a scale shedding additive. A filler of titanium dioxide may be present.
Patent GB-2424593-A (GB)
Title: Winning number game and apparatus
Inventor: HEARN WILLIAM CORNELIUS
IPC: G07C15/00
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: The invention concerns a game and apparatus for playing the same in which a prize is won when a selected number matches a winning number derived from a bingo game. The apparatus for playing the game includes a computer, data entry means 12, a display means 11 means for issuing a unique identifier to a transaction 14, means for inputting the winning number of a bingo game, means for issuing a prize, and a computer program. The computer program matches selected winning numbers with the winning number derived from the bingo game. The winning number derived from the bingo game is preferally the last number called in the bingo game, and the means for issuing a unique identifier to the transaction is preferally a ticket or receipt printer 14.
Patent GB-2416157-A (GB)
Title: Sliced bread packaging machine and method
Inventor: KAWAKAMI SANJI
IPC: B26D7/32
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A sliced bread packaging machine allows, enables sliced bread units, each having a different number of slices, to be smoothly supplied into a common packaging apparatus. The sliced bread is initially conveyed in a standing state, as in a toaster, along a conveyor (1). Typically full loaves of bread are fed from the conveyor (1) to a first supply path (10), and half loaves of bread are fed to a second supply path (20). Full loaves of bread are conveyed along the first supply path (10) and discharged to a sliced bread receiving path (50) on route to the packaging apparatus. Half loaves of bread conveyed along the second supply path (20) are received by a reversing device (40), rotated by 90{, and discharged to the sliced bread receiving path (50) on route to the packaging apparatus. By changing over the feed of bread to the sliced bread receiving path (50), and thus the packaging apparatus, bread loaves of varying size may be smoothly packaged.
Patent GB-2421131-A (GB)
Title: Auto focusing apparatus using discrete cosine transform coefficients
Inventor: KIM TAE EUNG
IPC: G02B7/36
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: An auto focusing means is disclosed comprising a lens unit 311, an image sensor and image signal processing unit 312, a compression module 313, a focus calculating unit 314, an auto focus DSP 315, an actuator driver 316 and an actuator 317. The image sensor and ISP 312 acquire image data according to frame, and transmit the image data to the compression module 313. The compression module 313 converts a frame into a plurality of blocks having a predetermined size, a discrete cosine transform is performed on the blocks and a set of DCT coefficients are output. The focus calculating unit 314 performs fixed size quantisation and calculates focus values by integrating predetermined degrees of the quantised DCT coefficient values relating to blocks within the window when the DCT coefficients are received from the compression module 313. The auto focus DSP 315 receives the calculated focus values and determines a maximum focus value while moving a focus lens of the lens unit 311 and performs an auto focus adjustment.
Patent GB-2415914-A (GB)
Title: A golf ball
Inventor: YOKOTA MASATOSHI
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core composed of a center and at least one intermediate layer 4 formed on the center, and a cover 3 covering the core, and having many dimples on the surface thereon wherein the outermost layer of the intermediate layer is formed from thermoplastic resin, has a thickness of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, and has depressions on the surface thereof at the position corresponding to the dimples in the cover and corresponding to them in shape. The cover is formed from thermoplastic resin and has a thickness of 0.1 to 0.8 mm in land portions having no dimples.
Patent GB-2429291-A (GB)
Title: A metrological apparatus and method of calibration using a surface of known form
Inventor: SCOTT PAUL JAMES
IPC: G12B21/20
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: A metrological apparatus has a driver (33) that effects relative movement between a support 4 and a measurement probe 8 carriage 7 in a first direction (x) to cause the measurement probe 8 to traverse a measurement path along a surface of an object supported by the support 4. The measurement probe 8 moves in a second direction (z) transverse to the first direction as it follows surface characteristics. Respective first and second position transducers (35, 32) provide first and second position data representing the position of the measurement probe in the first and second direction. A calibrator (300) carries out a calibration procedure using measurement data obtained on a surface of known form, such as a sphere (RS). The calibrator (300) determines calibration coefficients of the expression relating corrected measurement data and the actual measurement data by using the known form of the reference surface (RS) as the corrected measurement data. The calibrator varies the calibration coefficient for certain data points, which may be Chebychev points, until the expression provides a fit to the data.
Patent GB-2415710-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft lavatory
Inventor: WENTLAND MARK E
IPC: B64D11/02
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A lavatory complex (20) for an aircraft is provided. The lavatory complex includes a male lavatory facility (22) and a female lavatory facility (24). The male lavatory facility includes stall units (50) and may include urinals. The female lavatory facility includes stall units (50). Each stall unit suitably includes a single commode. The male and female lavatory facilities include at least one sink (56) separated from the stall units by stall unit doors (60). The lavatory complex may include sinks (70) that are not located within either the male or female lavatory facilities. A lavatory may include illuminating indicators; an illuminated, folding, baby changing station; a vanity; a self-cleaning toilet; and/or an illuminated faucet.
Patent GB-2415233-A (GB)
Title: Undersea hydraulic coupling with interference fit metal seals
Inventor: SMITH III ROBERT E
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A seal retainer 21 for an undersea hydraulic coupling has metal seals to prevent fluid from flowing between the retainer and the female member that holds it. The seals 80 project from an axial face 29 of the retainer. The seals 80 are annular metal angular seals which mate with a corresponding groove 84 in the female member. The angular seals 80 and grooves 84 may provide an interference fit to ensure sealing. There may be two concentric angular seals with an O-ring 72 located between them.
Patent GB-2417649-A (GB)
Title: Remote control of devices by mobile telephone
Inventor: CAROLAN LAURENCE
IPC: H04M1/72415
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A method for remotely activating an event over a telecommunications network, said method comprising: providing processing means connected to a telecommunications transceiver and having an output for activating an event; and connecting the transceiver to the network, such that it is able to receive a connection request from a user; the processing means and transceiver being configured to: receive a connection request; wait for a predetermined time period; refuse the connection request; and activate the event. Also provided is a device for enabling an event to be remotely activated over a telecommunications network, said device comprising: processing means connected to a telecommunications transceiver and having an output for activating the event; wherein the transceiver is operable to receive a connection request from a user, and wherein the processing means are operable, on receipt of a connection request, to: wait for a predetermined time period; refuse the connection request; and activate the event.
Patent GB-2417655-A (GB)
Title: Network-based platform for providing security services to subscribers
Inventor: CURNYN JON
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A content processing architecture and method enabling high throughput, low-latency services to be performed on streamed data. A stream controller 300 receives and stores streamed data, and also coordinates the performance of data processing functions, e.g. content or protocol processing, upon the streamed data by an array of stream processors 310. The results of the data processing functions are used by one or more service processors 320 to effect decisions to regulate subscriber access to the streamed data in dependence on a service policy 321 associated with subscriber services. The subscriber services may include anti-virus services, anti-spam services, anti-phishing services and content control services. Statistical analysis of the content passing over the network may also be performed. The array of stream processors is capable of simultaneously performing multiple data processing functions on streamed content.
Patent GB-2435447-A (GB)
Title: Conduit for continuous inkjet printer
Inventor: HUTCHINSON PETER SIDNEY FRANK
IPC: F16L11/22
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A conduit (20) for linking the printhead to the processor of a continuous inkjet printer. The conduit (20) includes enclosed channels (21,22) so that volotile liquids are kept isolated from electrical signal lines (19). Further, the conduit preferably has a preferred bending axis which assists with the accurate positioning of the printhead. The channels (21, 22) are kept apart by barrier (24).
Patent GB-2427222-A (GB)
Title: Downhole steering tool having a bendable section
Inventor: MOODY MICHAEL J
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A downhole steering tool comprises a rotatable shaft, a non-rotating tool body 110 deployed around the shaft and a plurality of force application members deployed on the steering tool body. The steering tool further includes a bendable or flexible section 200 disposed to bend preferentially relative to the steering tool body 110 under an applied bending load. The use of the bendable section 200 tends to reduce bending stresses in the steering tool and is suitable for higher dogleg severity applications. The bendable section may be in the form of a knuckle joint comprising first and second spherical surfaces and a mechanical stop disposed to prevent the joint from pivoting beyond a predefined angular limit. The knuckle joint may also comprise a tubular ball member on which is mounted a plurality of bearings.
Patent GB-2441818-A (GB)
Title: Recording the position and speed of a vehicle and storing the data in an encrypted and unencrypted format
Inventor: GEORGE GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: G01S19/13
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: A device 10 is disclosed for use on a vehicle comprising a GPS receiver 14, and a processor 16 in communication with the GPS receiver 14. The processor 16 extracts position and speed information from data supplied by the GPS receiver 14 and stores the position and speed data in a memory 18. The processor includes an encryption module so that the position and speed information may be stored in both an encrypted and unencrypted format. The device 10 is particularly suited for securely storing position and speed data for a vehicle being monitored such that the driver of the vehicle cannot tamper with the stored information.
Patent GB-2442750-A (GB)
Title: Shimming of Magnet Systems
Inventor: BEASLEY PAUL
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: A primary magnetic coil system for an MRI system with several superconducting coil portions supported in predetermined relative positions on a former. The coil portions are connected in series and adapted to carry a common primary coil current during operation. The system uses corrective means, in particular a superconductive switch in parallel with at least one of the coil portions for selectively applying a corrective electric current to a subset of said coil portions.
Patent GB-2444556-A (GB)
Title: Assisting control of a child's cycle
Inventor: COLLING SHARON
IPC: B62H7/00
Filed: 2006-12-07
Abstract: For assisting control, an arm 3 comprises a handle 7 at one end and first and second attachment means for connecting the arm 3 to a handlebar of a cycle at the other end. The attachment means are interposed by an engagement part of the arm 3 which can be pressed against the handlebar stem and/or handlebar of the cycle to slow or stop the cycle. The other end is forked to provide forks 11, 13 having the attachment means, each comprising a strap or belt connector 19 passing through an aperture 16, 17. Each connector is fastened by hook and loop means, a buckle or a push-click device. The engagement part is provided by an arcuate mouth 15 between the forks 11, 13.
Patent GB-2434700-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function power connection device
Inventor: PUSCHKAT PETER
IPC: B60R16/03
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A power connection device for installation on, for example, the terminal post of a motor vehicle battery, comprises a battery terminal clamp 1a, a circuit board 13, a bistable relay 16 and a power distribution device, in particular a power distribution rail 19. An integrated control module contains a transport disconnect switch and a collision disconnect switch, both of which operate the relay. Thus the power can be cut off while the vehicle is being transported, or cut off automatically in the event of an accident. Flexible cable 11 provides tolerance compensation.
Patent GB-2435876-A (GB)
Title: Bulk bag forklift tine receiving elements
Inventor: DICKINSON DAVID MURRAY
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: Bulk bag forklift tine receiving elements 5 may each be in the form of a generally rigid tubular element of generally rectangular cross-section composed of two operatively generally horizontal elongate channel shaped components 9, 10 each having a pair of opposed side flanges 13, 14 and a central web 11, 12 interconnecting the side flanges with one channel shaped component 9 inverted relative to, and fitted within, the other 10 to define a pair of opposed composite side walls each consisting of two overlapping side flanges. The elements 5 be received in flexible sleeve formations 6 at the bottom wall a flexible bulk bag 1. The side flanges of the channel shaped components preferably have a series of spaced parallel ribs or strengthening webs (17 figure 6). Elements 5 may be formed from cut and folded blanks of sheet material including corrugated layers.
Patent GB-2441302-A (GB)
Title: Holding assembly for sweeping and wringing apparatus
Inventor: LIN MING-HSIEN
IPC: A47L13/14
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: A holding or mounting assembly for a sweeping and wringing apparatus comprises a fastening assembly (70b, fig 5), fastened to a lower end of a holding rod (6, fig 1) of the sweeping and wringing apparatus, left and right insertion assemblies 8b and a release assembly 9b. The fastening assembly (70b, fig 5) includes a middle chamber 711, and left and right chambers 712 which are enclosed by a front wall, a rear wall, a left wall, a right wall and two separation walls 71b. Insertion holes 77b are bored into the separation walls 77b. The insertion assemblies 8b include a blocking piece 83, an inner projection 87 and an outer projection 85 with a spring 84 positioned over the outer projection 85 and the inner projection 87 entering the insertion holes 77b. The release assembly 9b is U-shaped and has two end sections with chamfered end faces 96b. When the release assembly 9b is pressed on, the two end sections respectively enter spaces between the left and right separation walls 71b and the blocking pieces 83, with the spring 84 exerting a counterforce, so that a cleaning head of the sweeping and wringing apparatus can be easily replaced.
Patent GB-2441191-A (GB)
Title: Saw with carriage and fixing mechanism
Inventor: CAO YANG
IPC: B23D45/02
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A saw (10, fig 1) comprises a frame (12, fig 1), a table (14, fig 1) to support a workpiece to be cut, two upright members (15, fig 1) connected to two ends of the frame, and a guide beam (16, fig 1) connected at its two ends to the upright members. A carriage 18 capable of running along the guide beam is provided, and a cutter-motor unit 17 is fixed to the carriage. A fixing mechanism 30 is also provided, which is capable of locking the carriage to the guide beam. The fixing mechanism includes a fixing means (such as a block 31) and an actuation device (such as a handle 35), which moves the locking device from a first position, in which it doesn't contact the guide beam, to a second position, in which it does. Preferably, the fixing means is movable between the first and second positions via the rotation of an eccentric wheel (34, fig 5) within an elongated slot 33 of the fixing means.
Patent GB-2438142-A (GB)
Title: Rotary pawl latch and rocker switch
Inventor: HORTON RICHARD
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 2006-03-04
Abstract: A latching system for securing two members together is disclosed that includes a housing. A pawl is pivotally attached to the housing and is movable between a closed or engaged configuration and an open or disengaged configuration. The pawl is provided with a torsion spring member that biases the pawl toward the open or disengaged configuration. An electrically actuated locking member is supported by the housing. A lug projecting from the pawl is engaged by the locking member to retain the pawl in the closed configuration. When latched, the pawl captures the keeper to secure the latch to the keeper. Energizing the electrical actuating mechanism retracts the locking member out of engagement with the lug of the pawl, thus allowing the pawl to rotate under spring bias to the open configuration.
Patent GB-2456838-A (GB)
Title: Combination greeting card and package
Inventor: NICHOLAS NICO
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2008-03-11
Abstract: The package is made of a single tubular blank with a storage compartment defined by panels A, B, C, D and glue panel E, together with greeting card panels F and I. Panel I has comprises sealing flaps G, H, J and K which seal the inner compartment in order to hold the gift inside, and at the same time, make the package ready for posting. A portion of the flaps G, H, J and K may be provided with reusable adhesive so as to allow reclosure of the package and the flaps and panel I can be selectively teared-off, if required, for leaving a greetings card that can be stood up as a regular greeting card. The blank (Fig.5) for the package is such that it can be perfectly tessellated so as to minimise waste.
Patent GB-2447757-A (GB)
Title: Determining a vehicle traffic route using an off-vehicle information provider
Inventor: SIMONDS CRAIG
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2008-03-17
Abstract: Coordinate based vehicle navigation services are provided using text based traffic route information and associated coordinate data received from an off-vehicle source. Information defining the initial vehicle position and the destination is sent to an off-vehicle information provider and traffic route information lacking geographical coordinate data is received. A way-point along the route is then determined based on the traffic route information and way-point information lacking geographical coordinate data is sent to the off-vehicle information provider. Geographical coordinate information defining the way-point is received and the traffic route information is then associated with the way-point geographical coordinate information. The distance between a current location and the way-point is then determined and displayed to the user.
Patent GB-2444014-A (GB)
Title: A handle for a paint brush
Inventor: JORDAN GARY DAVID
IPC: A46B5/02
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: An ergonomic paint brush handle (10) is provided. The handle (10) has an elongate body for receiving a brush bristle cluster (15) at one end so that the cluster lies in a notional brush plane (85). The elongate body lies a median plane (80) running along the length thereof and transverse the brush plane. The body is curved at least in the median plane along at least part of its length to provide a comfortable grip.
Patent GB-2445510-A (GB)
Title: Door closure prevention tool and vehicle body coating method using the tool
Inventor: YOSHIDA EIICHI
IPC: B05B13/02
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: A door closure prevention tool (20) interposed between a vehicle body (10) and a door (11) when the door must be brought to a slightly open position, wherein the door closure prevention tool (20) allows locking to be released by a robot arm (75), and movement from a slightly open position to a completely open position to be performed by the robot arm. A vehicle body coating method using the tool is also disclosed.