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Patent GB-2360592-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for directional well logging using an electromagnetic shield
Inventor: CLARK BRIAN
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: Directional measurements of earth formations surrounding a borehole may be achieved by using an antenna coil shield (16) to provide selective attenuation of at least one electromagnetic energy field component as the component interacts with the shield. The shields are implemented in several downhole tool configurations to shield transmission and/or receiving coils to provide azimuthally focussed formation measurements by filtering electromagnetic energy field components to pass those components corresponding to a magnetic dipole oriented at an angle from the tool axis. The shields alter a coil envelope of influence to electromagnetic energy and are formed of a conductive material with sloped slots therein or are formed from a sloped conductive element. The shields may be used in a system for making directional measurements while drilling.
Patent GB-2358871-A (GB)
Title: Laundry compositions
Inventor: HOUSMEKERIDES CHRIS E
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A laundry composition, preferably to be used in addition to a laundry detergent, comprises an acidic peroxidic liquid, and particles suspended in the liquid. The particles comprise a protective coating around a core which includes at least one active ingredient selected from a chelating agent, a dye-transfer inhibitor, an anti-fading agent, an anti-bacterial agent, a fabric softener, a transition metal compound and an optical brightener. The particles are stable in the acidic peroxidic liquid but dissolve or disperse under alkaline washing conditions. Surprisingly incorporation of active ingredient(s) into particles appears to give better washing results than the dissolution of such active ingredients in such a liquid.
Patent GB-2358518-A (GB)
Title: Extending actuator range through magnetic flux reversal detection
Inventor: RATLIFF RYAN T
IPC: G11B5/55
Filed: 1999-09-24
Abstract: Apparatus and method for increasing sweep angle of a rotary actuator (110) in a disc drive (100). The actuator (110) supports a head (118) adjacent a surface of a disc (108) and an actuator coil (126) adjacent a permanent magnet assembly (130). The actuator coil (126) has first and second active lengths (166, 168) which magnetically interact with adjacent first and second magnet portions (154, 156) of the permanent magnet assembly (130), with the permanent magnet assembly (130) generating a magnetic flux reversal at a transition zone (158) between the first and second magnet portions (154, 156). The head (118) is moved by applying current in a first direction to move the actuator coil (126) in a selected coil direction, thereby causing a selected one of the first and second active lengths (166, 168) to cross the transition zone (158). The polarity of the current is then reversed so that the current is applied in a second direction opposite the first direction, which causes the actuator coil (126) to continue to move in the selected coil direction.
Patent GB-2363186-A (GB)
Title: Valve apparatus
Inventor: MURAKAMI YOUICHI
IPC: F16K27/00
Filed: 2001-05-30
Abstract: A valve body 21 of a spill valve 1 is constructed of steel having a martensitic structure and a member 23 constructed of steel in which hard particles are dispersed in a matrix having a martensitic structure. A Vickers hardness difference between the matrix and the hard particles is equal or smaller than 1000. The hard particles may be carbide particles having an average diameter equal to or smaller than 3m. The valve body 21 may comprise a carburized SCr415 material, a carburized SCM420 material or a carburized S10C material, the valve member may comprise a quenched and tempered SUJ1 or SUJ2 material. The valve may control fuel flow in a fuel injection system and may be a spill valve for a fuel pump.
Patent GB-2362849-A (GB)
Title: Unitary spring clip for retaining a razor cartridge on a handle
Inventor: WONDERLEY JEFF
IPC: B26B21/40
Filed: 2001-05-30
Abstract: A spring clip (10) is disclosed for securing and releasing a razor cartridge to and from a razor handle. The spring clip 10 includes a pair of cartridge seats (12) and a cartridge release mechanism (14) of unitary construction. The cartridge seats (12) are designed to receive a razor cartridge thereon, and can be positioned to allow removal or exchange of a razor cartridge. The release mechanism 14 is adapted to be disposed within the razor handle when the clip 10 is fitted thereto. Also claimed is a razor handle housing such a spring clip 10.
Patent GB-2377763-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic intraocular pressure sensor
Inventor: BRYANSTEN-CROSS PETER JOHN
IPC: A61B3/16
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: An intraocular pressure sensor 10 comprises an acoustic wave emitter 12 and means for measuring the response of an eye 16 to the acoustic wave frequency. Sound focusing cone 14, lenses 24,26, optic fibres 22, 28, light emitting diode (LED) 20, filter 30 and photodetector 32 are shown.
Patent GB-2362724-A (GB)
Title: Synchronization system for motors
Inventor: STRONCZEK STEVEN J
IPC: B60S1/08
Filed: 1999-12-29
Abstract: A synchronization system according to the present invention includes a signal generator that provides a "RUN" signal of a predetermined duration simultaneously to two or more windshield wiper motors in response to receipt of position signals generated by the motors. Each motor generates a position signal when the windshield wiper controlled by the motor is at a predetermined position. A gate circuit monitors the output of each motor to determine whether the motor is in the predetermined position. The gate circuit provides a trigger signal to the signal generator of the present invention only when each motor outputs a position signal. The trigger signal causes the signal generator to produce a subsequent "RUN" signal initiating another wipe cycle. Accordingly, the motors begin each cycle in unison.
Patent GB-2382731-A (GB)
Title: Plug with identification label
Inventor: VYAS SHALIN BIPINCHANDRA
IPC: H01R13/46
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: A standard electrical plug with the front cover adapted to include an indented section. This section will house a small fitting card that can be removed easily. The consumer will be able to write a description on the card to clearly show what appliance this plug relates to. The cover for the indented section which houses the card (Fig 3) will be made from clear thin plastic. On each side will have a slip that will allow the consumer to easily slip on or slip of the cover.
Patent GB-2388447-A (GB)
Title: Performing a data access from low-level code
Inventor: ALDERSON JOHN
IPC: G06F9/355
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A computer system includes a register that is configured to contain a zero value. In response to a predetermined occurrence on the computer system, such as a hardware interrupt, the computer system launches a trap routine. This routine generates output data that needs to be stored within the memory space of the computer system. In order to write out this data from within the trap routine, a desired target address 303A is specified as a negative offset 303 from the zero value stored in the register. This avoids the need to have to locate another (unused) register in which to store the write address. The target address is in a one-or-more-page region allocated at the top of the memory address space. The allocation is locked by a translation lookaside buffer. Each of multiple CPUs may have an allocated region storing information peculiar to that CPU.
Patent GB-2378310-A (GB)
Title: Tape cartridge with built in memory
Inventor: JERMAN STEVE
IPC: G11B23/107
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: Method and apparatus for storing data includes a tape cartridge 141 with a built in memory 146 which can store label data 156 and a cartridge stamp 158. A reader device reads the label data 156 only when it has determined that the cartridge stamp 158 has been updated since the last read operation. Unnecessary repeat readings of the label data 156 are therefore avoided.
Patent GB-2383890-A (GB)
Title: Angulation control for dummy medical instrument, e.g. endoscope.
Inventor: WALLAKER DANIEL MARK
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: A dummy medical instrument, e.g. a dummy endoscope, for use in a simulator comprises a control body with angulation control 1, 2, an insertion tube and an umbilical extending from the control body. An angulation cable 5, 8 extends from the angulation control, down the umbilical to a device for controlling the resistance to movement of the cable to provide force feedback simulating the tactile forces that would be felt at the angulation control of a real instrument. The cable preferably extends from the control body and around a pulley 10, 13, 14 before being routed down the umbilical.
Patent GB-2391269-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical grouting and repointing device
Inventor: PRICKETT PETER
IPC: E04F21/12
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A mechanical grouting and re-pointing device comprises a closed pressure vessel (1) for containing grouting or re-pointing material (7), an input to the pressure vessel (1) for the supply thereto of compressed gas, an outlet from the pressure vessel to which is attached a nozzle (5) for directing outputted material to a joint to filled, and a flow control valve (9) for regulating the flow of compressed gas to the pressure vessel (1), and, as a consequence, for controlling flow of material (7) from the vessel (1) through the nozzle (5).
Patent GB-2377505-A (GB)
Title: Fused optic fibre couplers
Inventor: JONES JULIAN KELLY
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: A monolithic sequential coupling arrangement has two or more fused biconic couplers 10,20 joined with one common optical fiber 2. The couplers may be close together in a space-saving relationship exhibiting a relatively low polarization dependent loss. The non-fused fiber portions in the arrangement may each have at least one adiabatic taper. Drawing clamps 6,8, beads of adhesive 12,14,16 and tapers 17,18 are shown.
Patent GB-2389299-A (GB)
Title: Non-rigid protective headgear
Inventor: JONES NATALIE FAYE
IPC: A42B3/00
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: Protective headgear has at least one non-rigid impact-absorbing panel 2, 3 fixed to a stretchable cap 7 and may be retained in place by a resilient headband 6 which may include "hook-and-loop" fasteners. The pads 2, 3 may be permanently attached to the cap 7 or may alternatively be detachably retained in one or more pockets formed by placing another cap (not shown) over the cap 7.
Patent GB-2379456-A (GB)
Title: Needling apparatus with means to adjust the phase angle between two eccentric drives
Inventor: LEGL LUDWIG
IPC: D04H18/02
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: An apparatus for needling a non-woven material with a support (1) for at least one needleboard (3) comprises: at least two eccentric drives (7, 8) which are drivably connected with the support (1) via connecting rods (9, 10); and a device for adjusting the mutual angular position of the two eccentric drives (7, 8) which consists of a superposition gear (17) in a gear train (11) for the drive connection of the two eccentric drives (7, 8). The superposition gear is formed by a planatary gear system which includes an intermediate wheel (19) which is held on a fixed link 21 and which can be displaced via the fixed link 21 by an additional drive member 22. Displacement of the intermediate wheel (19) allows the phase angle (  d  ) to be changed.
Patent GB-2386178-A (GB)
Title: Cooling apparatus including endless belt conveyor within coolant vessel
Inventor: NORRIS DAVID ALAN
IPC: F25D13/06
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A cooling apparatus comprising a coolant vessel 2, a packing station 22, and loading and delivery means between the coolant vessel and packaging station. The delivery means comprises an endless conveyor 6 for transporting articles such as food products into the vessel. The conveyor is configured to form a loop 16 within the vessel, which may be unsupported and means to change the conveyor path by shortening or lengthening the loop. The conveyor has transverse flights 8, or alternatively has formations for transporting filled food bags. The conveyor includes drive means which includes rollers 12, 14, and may also include control means (30 fig 2). The drive means may also include motors 12a, 14a, which may be reversible and used to load or unload articles from the vessel, or vary the size of the loop. A further roller 10 may also be included in the conveyor apparatus, being supported by an extensible ram 16, and used for taking up slack in the endless conveyor during shortening of the loop. The vessel is mounted on a frame 3, and provided with a dimpled jacket to promote heat exchange between a refrigerant and the coolant. The coolant may be water 4.
Patent GB-2398918-A (GB)
Title: Medical training system.
Inventor: BIGNALL SIMON
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for training medical practitioners in the use of medical devices. A practitioner, unfamiliar to a new device, is allowed to practice with the device in a simulated clinical environment on a manikin (4). The system then compares the way in which the practitioner uses the device to a pre-defined standard by measuring responses made by sensors (2) embedded in the manikin and comparing them to certain allowable combinations of ranges of values. If the sensors (2) make their responses within certain permitted ranges, the use meets the standard and the practitioner is certified as being qualified to use the device. The practitioner is then monitored when using the device on a real patient (3). The system compares the way in which the practitioner uses the device to a pre-defined standard by measuring responses made by patient sensors (1) and comparing them to certain allowable combinations of ranges of values. If the monitored use meets the standard set by the system, the practitioner is deemed competent to practice on real patients.
Patent GB-2387033-A (GB)
Title: Antenna structure for well logging tools
Inventor: HOMAN DEAN M
IPC: H01Q21/20
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: An antenna for an electromagnetic well logging tool comprises a core 39 having a conductor 23 arranged on its outer surface in a pattern such that the antenna has a magnetic dipole moment perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the core. Further conductors are provided so that the antenna has further magnetic dipole moments perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the core The outer surface of the core is provided with channels and pins for retaining the conductor. The core may be an annular cylinder composed of a dielectric such as ceramic or fibreglass into which a metal rod 41 has been inserted. Alternatively the conductors can be affixed to or deposited an insulating sheet and the sheet attached to a core. The antennas may use interleaved conductive paths or disks to alter the magnetic dipole moments for mutual balancing.
Patent GB-2399475-A (GB)
Title: Operating a UWB device to avoid collisions with a cellular communication device
Inventor: ROWE STEPHEN PHILIP
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: Communication apparatus in which an ultra wideband device (1, 2, 3, 4) can operate in close proximity to a cellular communication device (5) comprises an ultra wideband device (UWB) controller and a cellular communication device. The UWB controller allocates time slots for operation of the ultra wideband device which are distinct from the standard operational time slots allocated to the cellular device. The UWB device is controlled such that operation of the UWB device only takes place in allocated time slots which have been chosen not to conflict with standard operational time slots allocated to the cellular device.
Patent GB-2390227-A (GB)
Title: Heat sink retaining clip with several retaining holes
Inventor: CHEN SHIH-TSUNG
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A heat sink retaining clip 2 for a CPU with a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket A has at least one connecting plate 23 to press the heat sink 1 against the CPU, and an engaging plate 21 at each end. Both engaging plates have a plurality of holes 22 which correspond to projections A1 on the CPU socket, and engage with them to hold the heat sink and CPU tightly in the socket. The connecting bars 23 may incline downwards towards the centre, to provide the engaging force. A holding clip 3 may be provided perpendicular to the connecting bars and pressing against them, which is U shaped and retained between heat sink fins. One of the engaging plates may extend upwards to provide a lever 24 to assist engagement / disengagement of the clip 2.
Patent GB-2388318-A (GB)
Title: A hair bag for wet hair
Inventor: MACKENZIE ELAINE
IPC: A45D20/00
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A hair 2 containing device 1 for enveloping wet hair comprises a bag means having an opening (12 figure 2) which is closable about the hair, with an outer layer (30 figure 3) and an inner water impermeable layer(31 figure 3). The impermeable layer may be in the form of a hydrophilic layer laminated to the outer layer made from either cotton, polyester, velvet, nylon plastics or leather. The opening may have a cord-like member 5 arranged to pass through a circumferential enclosed passage retaining means about a neck portion of the bag opening. Alternatively the retaining means may be a series of circumferentially spaced apertures (11 figure 2) around the neck, with the cord-like member woven through the apertures. The hair containing device may also have a securement means 6 which may be a toggle member having at least one aperture (41 figure 4) for retaining the cord-like member. The opposed-ends of which pass through the aperture and a spring biased member is arranged to secure the cord-like member.
Patent GB-2390526-A (GB)
Title: Making fish portions
Inventor: RILATT SIMON JONATHAN
IPC: A23L17/00
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A method of making an individual fish portion, comprising placing in a mould cavity at least one piece of unfrozen fish loin (2) or fish middle (3,4) and at least one piece of unfrozen fish selected from fish loin pieces (2), fish middle pieces (3,4), fish tail pieces (5) and fish nape pieces (6) , and subjecting the filled mould (13) to a temperature of not more than -8{C to freeze the fish pieces therein, and removing the frozen fish portion from the mould cavity (7).
Patent GB-2387826-A (GB)
Title: No title
Inventor: THORNBURG STEVEN
IPC: B62D6/10
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: A steering assembly for a vehicle, including an input shaft (22) connectable to a steering input system (12), an output shaft (23) connectable to a steering output system, a torsion device (34) connecting the input shaft and the output shaft and allowing relative rotation movement between the input shaft and the output shaft based upon a torque applied to the input shaft or the output shaft, a first sensor (40) for sensing relative rotational movement of the input shaft and the vehicle, and a second sensor (41) for sensing relative rotational movement of the output shaft and the vehicle.
Patent GB-2409315-A (GB)
Title: Authorising access to premises
Inventor: GROSSMAN PAUL
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: A code number is transmitted to an authorising unit. The code number may be used for single or multiple entries and may also be time limited.
Patent GB-2412328-A (GB)
Title: Putter grip having wide portion
Inventor: GAZELEY PHILIP HOWARD
IPC: A63B53/14
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A grip for a golf club, e.g. a putter, includes a wide portion which is sufficiently wide to allow the club to be gripped by a golfer with both hands at the same height, and both thumbs side by side on the front face of the grip. The width of the wide portion may be greater than the depth, and the grip may have a tapered lower portion 10. The grip may comprise an elongate body member 2 and an upper end cap 4. The body member may have a uniform cross section at an upper end 8, and the end cap 4 may include locating formations, e.g. lugs 22, which engage with corresponding bores 18 in the body member 2. The length of the grip may be adjusted by cutting the grip in the upper, uniform cross-section end 8.
Patent GB-2400318-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition comprising an S1P receptor agonist
Inventor: OOMURA TOMOYUKI
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical composition suitable for oral administration comprises (a) an S1P receptor agonist; and (b) a sugar alcohol, particularly mannitol. The agonist may especially be 2-amino-2-[2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl]propane-1,3-diol or 2-amino-2- 2-[4-(1-oxo-5-phenylpentyl)phenyl]ethyl propane-1,3-diol. The composition may be in the form of a tablet, capsule, pellet, powder or granules and is used in the treatment and prevention of transplant rejection, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory conditions and viral myocarditis and viral diseases caused thereby.
Patent GB-2415209-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drilling apparatus
Inventor: VIKRA STALE
IPC: E21B4/16
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A drilling apparatus having a central axis 18 and comprising a drill bit 14 arranged to be offset from and hence orbit that axis 18, wherein part of the cutting surface of the drill bit 14 intersects the axis 18 throughout its orbit. The device may further incorporate a housing 12 which acts as a further cutting means and it may include more than one drag bit. The driving means may comprise a planetary gear system.
Patent GB-2417835-A (GB)
Title: Pivotal computer bracket
Inventor: CHANG YUN-CHUNG
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2004-08-28
Abstract: A computer bracket comprises a first portion 1 which can be pivoted to a raised position relative to a second portion 2 to facilitate access to components mounted in the bracket. A lock (41,42, Fig 8) holds the bracket portion in its normal lowered position and a safety device (31, Fig 7) holds it in its raised position. In addition the pivot between the bracket potions may incorporate a detent mechanism (131,211-213, Fig 3).
Patent GB-2404694-A (GB)
Title: Method of phasing a camshaft
Inventor: MAHAKUL BUDHADEB
IPC: F02D13/00
Filed: 2002-04-27
Abstract: A method of phasing a camshaft comprises the following steps: setting the centre line of an injector cam at about 48.5 degrees past top dead centre; starting an exhaust profile at about 78.5 degrees past TDC, opening the exhaust valve at about 110 degrees, with maximum lift occurring at about 174.5 degrees; ending an injection profile at about 228.5 degrees; closing the exhaust valve at about 238.5 degrees; ending the exhaust profile at about 256.5 degrees; and ending the injection profile at about 317.5 degrees.
Patent GB-2426443-A (GB)
Title: Organiser for clothes hanger capable of being supported on the edge of a laundry basket
Inventor: HAMILTON HERCULES RUDOLF
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A portable organiser (10) for clothes hangers (32) has an rail (12) from which clothes hangers can be hung, a pair of legs (14) and a foot (20) at the lower end of each leg. The organiser is arranged so that it can be fitted by its feet to a lip (42) of a laundry basket (44) or can be stood on its feet on a level surface again with the legs standing erect. The feet 20 are generally of an inverted u-shape so they fit on the lip 42 of the laundry basket 44. The width of the organiser 10 is preferably adjustable.
Patent GB-2429951-A (GB)
Title: Sound producing bookmark
Inventor: MILLAR LAURENCE
IPC: B42D9/00
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A bookmark 1 with a light sensor 2 which remains in the dark when the bookmark 1 is placed inside a book but is activated when the book is opened to trigger a speaker 3 in the bookmark 1 which relays a recorded message. Preferably the bookmark 1 can relay more than one message or song. The bookmark 1 may be used as a learning aid.