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Patent GB-2403548-A (GB)
Title: NMR method for measuring mud filtration rate of a wellbore
Inventor: SPEIER PETER
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: A wellbore has a mudcake region and at least one NMR tool is placed in the wellbore. Mud is introduced in to the wellbore at constant pressure and allowed to diffuse through the mudcake in to the formation. NMR measurements are made, the oscillating field applied in a thin, long, cylindrical region sensitive to radial flow. A horizontal component of flow velocity is derived from the NMR measurements and the derived flow integrated over a cylindrical surface concentric with the wellbore providing a volumetric flux of mud filtrate invading the wellbore.
Patent GB-2413807-A (GB)
Title: Moulded floor panel for poultry
Inventor: FORD KEN
IPC: A01K31/12
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A moulded floor panel for poultry comprises a grid of interconnected walls <B>7</B>, <B>8</B> which extend between upper and lower faces of the panel to define an array of apertures <B>10</B> through which droppings can pass. The panel incorporates at least one elongate perching rail <B>11</B> disposed between the walls <B>7</B>, <B>8</B>. The or each perching rail <B>11</B> has an upper surface which is curved transverse to the length of the rail and projects above the upper face of the panel. The or each perching rail <B>11</B> may by of inverted U shape transverse cross section and may have transverse cross walls connected between the opposing sides of the U. The panel may be rectangular.
Patent GB-2405153-A (GB)
Title: Desulphurisation of gasoline by adsorption and hydrotreatment
Inventor: NICOLAOS ALEXANDRE
IPC: C10G67/16
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: Sulphur containing gasoline is distilled at A to form two fractions: <SL> <LI>i) a lighter, thiophene containing fraction 3 with an end point of 70 to 200{C; <LI> <LI>ii) a heavier fraction 5, containing heavy sulphur compounds. </SL> The lighter fraction contacts a solid adsorbant C1, C2 and the heavier fraction undergoes hydrodesulphurisation. The cut point for the distillation is selected as a function of the concentration of aromatic hydrocarbons present in the thiophene fraction and the percentage by weight of the aromatic compounds in said fraction is less than 25%. Preferably, the initial gasoline is distilled into three fractions, the thiophene being contained in the middle fraction.
Patent GB-2404313-A (GB)
Title: Retransmission of digital data
Inventor: KIM NOH-SUN
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for transmitting data comprised of bits with higher priority and bits with lower priority output from a coder, using a high-order modulator in which a bit stream comprised of at least 3 bits represents one symbol and includes a first bit part with higher reliability and a second bit part with lower reliability. The method comprises modulating the bits with higher priority and the bits with lower priority such that the bits with higher priority are mapped to the first bit part and the bits with lower priority are also mapped to the first bit part at initial transmission; and modulating the bits with higher priority and the bits with lower priority such that the bits with higher priority are mapped to the second bit part and the bits with lower priority are mapped to the first bit part at retransmission.
Patent GB-2419816-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated umbrella
Inventor: CHEN LUNG-CHIEN
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: An umbrella includes a shank having a tip and a handle opposite to the tip, a bracket having first ends pivotally connected to the shank and the second ends pivotally connected to skeletons each having a first end pivotally connected to the shank and second end divergently extending out from the shank, a canopy on top of the skeletons and the bracket and having the tip extending out of the canopy, a first illuminator received in the handle to light the handle and a second illuminator received in the shank to light the tip. The umbrella further includes multiple optical fibers having a first end extending into the shank and a second end extending to a free end of the skeleton so that the free ends of the skeletons are able to emit light due to light from the second illuminator. The umbrella further includes a battery set and a push button as an on- off switch.
Patent GB-2408346-A (GB)
Title: MRI scanner with rf antenna between gradient coils
Inventor: HEID OLIVER
IPC: G01R33/422
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: A generator (120) of time-variant magnetic fields of a magnetic resonance device, which has an examination space (115) to receive an object under examination, comprises the following features: <UL ST="-"> <LI>the conductors of a gradient coil arrangement 121,122 of the generator define a region which surrounds the examination space in part; <LI>the region contains at least one subregion (131) that is free of conductors of the gradient coil arrangement and contains conductors of a high-frequency antenna of the generator; and <LI>a field reflux space (132), inter alia for fields of the high-frequency antenna, starting from the subregion extends away from the examination space and is delimited on the other side of the subregion by a high-frequency shield. </UL>
Patent GB-2424596-A (GB)
Title: An exercise tricycle
Inventor: CASWELL BRIAN
IPC: A63B22/06
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: An exercise tricycle comprises a frame with one chain driven rear wheel (5 fig 1) and two free wheeling castors 2. A brake is fitted to the rear wheel. Two telescopic track rods 1 attach the tricycle to a freestanding weighted pivot 4, allowing the tricycle to travel in a circle. The castors are mounted on adjustable support struts3, enabling the tricycle to be tilted away from the vertical. A speedometer records the speed and distance travelled.
Patent GB-2409906-A (GB)
Title: Testing agents in a computer system using harassing transactions from a library
Inventor: DESAI PIYUSH
IPC: G06F11/24
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: An integrated circuit is used to test a computer system containing a bus. The circuit comprises a processor core, a data request pipeline with an external bus interface and a validation functional unit block (FUB) 300. The validation block has a latch 310 connected to the external bus interface and a request library 320. When a transaction from the bus is latched, it is checked to see if it matches a trigger condition. If so, then a request is generated using the library and posted on the bus 130. The condition may be that the latched transaction is of a type held in a register 332. The new transaction may be selected from the library using an index register 334. The address of the new transaction may be generated from the address in the latched transaction.
Patent GB-2419107-A (GB)
Title: Safety helmets
Inventor: DAY SARAH ELIZABETH
IPC: A42B3/06
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A low mass safety helmet is provided, containing a sandwich of polymer composite materials to produce an effective means of shock mitigation to a wearer's head. The sandwich comprises an inner and outer layer of fibre reinforced polymer which encapsulates a pre-formed energy dispersive material which is typically a high impact resistant foam. Optionally, on the inside surface of the inner layer which is adjacent to the wearer's head there may also be fitted a comfort liner, manufactured from either a low density impact foam or a material or plastic lattice, to provide comfort to the wearer and protection from low energy impacts. The use of a preformed foam liner in the manufacturing of the helmet allows for accurate dimensional tolerances to be achieved, thus allowing helmets which can meet the requirements for both military and civilian use to be manufactured by mass production techniques.
Patent GB-2422409-A (GB)
Title: Process Fluid Apparatus
Inventor: RODDIS ALAN
IPC: F04D29/10
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: The present invention is a single mechanical seal with a set of secondary containment faces adjacent to the atmospheric end, with the seal interspace, between either set of seal faces, connected to the suction chamber of a venturi with its operation inlet connected to the process fluid discharge of the pump and the exhaust of the venturi to the fluid suction side of the pump. Said closed loop system, of the invention, between the mechanical seal, venturi and rotating equipment provides an environmentally, commercially and operationally acceptable emission control system when sealing processed fluid.
Patent GB-2427394-A (GB)
Title: Drip absorber for a container
Inventor: STEVENS JOHN ROBERT
IPC: B65D23/06
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: A drip absorber has a body of absorbent material which is adapted for encircling engagement with a part of a container, preferably the neck of a bottle. The body may bear advertising messages. Three main embodiments of the device are described. The first embodiment has an elongate strip with one or more slots 30, 31 provided along each longitudinal edge. A slot 30 on one edge is arranged for interpenetration with a slot 31 on the opposite edge, allowing the strip to be fastened around the container. Alternatively, the strip may be secured by means of a resilient clip (50, fig 7). The strip may be rectilinear or curvilinear and the slots may be arranged perpendicular (fig 2a) to the longitudinal edge or inclined (47, fig 4). A second embodiment comprises an annular disc (51, fig 8) with a central hole. Radial slots (54, fig 8) around the hole allow the inner portion of the disc to flex as it is fitted to the neck of a bottle. A third embodiment has a strip with an adhesive fastening mechanism, preferably in the form of double-sided adhesive tape (fig 6a).
Patent GB-2424218-A (GB)
Title: Industrial truck with measuring device for determining tilting angle of lifting mask
Inventor: HUSCHKA ANDREAS
IPC: B66F9/08
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: The invention relates to an industrial truck with a lifting mast (1), an elastic tilt mounting (tilt bearing 6), which has a theoretical tilt axis (A), and a measuring device for determining the tilting angle of the lifting mast (1), which device comprises an angle of rotation sensor (10) and an equalising device which is in operative connection with the angle of rotation sensor and which serves to equalise translatory movements of the lift framework relative to the theoretical tilt axis (A). To simplify the determination of the tilting angle; according to the invention the axis of rotation (D) of the angle of rotation sensor (10) is disposed in a starting condition of the equalising device on the theoretical tilt axis (A) and the equalising device has a torsionally stiff rotation transmitter (11) which is designed to equalise alignment errors between the axis of rotation (D) of the angle of rotation sensor (10) and the theoretical tilt axis (N) in an operating condition of the equalising device.
Patent GB-2438249-A (GB)
Title: Helical cable fitting
Inventor: DYER CHRIS
IPC: B63B21/08
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: A component for securing a cable comprises an elongated member including a helical portion 16 arranged, in use, to wrap around the cable to form a cable gripping portion, and a loop portion extending from the helical portion 16 and terminating in a hook 18 which is movable between an open position and a closed position in which it is hooked around a portion of the component such that the loop portion 17 forms a closed loop. The component may be used with one or more helical rods 11,12 which grip the cable, the helical portion of the component interlocking with the helical rods 11,12, to form a fitting in which the securing loop lies within the longitudinal extent of the helical rods.
Patent GB-2441145-A (GB)
Title: Laser ignition system for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: SCARISBRICK ANDREW DAVID
IPC: G01M15/06
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: The laser ignition system comprises a light guide 22 leading to an i.c. engine combustion chamber to introduce a pulse of laser light into the combustion chamber to ignite the charge. Additionally, less powerful pulses of laser light are introduced into the combustion chamber to be reflected from the piston 12 back to a sensor 30 to permit the position and/or the velocity of the piston crown to be determined. Both top dead centre (TDC) and bottom dead centre (TDC) piston positions may be determined. The additional pulses may be transmitted by the same light guide 22, the returning pulses being reflected by a beam splitter 28 to a sensor 30. Alternatively, a second light guide may be provided leading directly to the sensor 30 avoiding the need for a beam splitter; both light guides may be attached to a common connector to fit in place of the conventional spark plug. The data relating to piston speed and position may be used to sense detonation, misfire and burn rate.
Patent GB-2426447-A (GB)
Title: Hairdresser's masking sheet
Inventor: LANGFORD ANTHONY
IPC: A45D19/00
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: The invention provides a hairdresser's masking sheet of flexible material for masking selected strands of a head of hair from other strands of the hair while selected strands are treated, wherein the sheet comprises a substrate (120) of flexible material and an adhesive portion (160) whereby application of the adhesive portion to a portion of the head of hair selectively and removably unites the sheet with the strands of the portion of hair thereby brought into contact therewith characterised in that the sheet comprises a stiffening strip (180) so as to provide the sheet with longitudinal stiffness.
Patent GB-2429125-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for analog to digital conversion using digital pulse width modulation
Inventor: MIDYA PALLAB
IPC: H03M1/34
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: A system and method for analog-to-digital conversion (118) using digital pulse width modulation (PWM) is disclosed. The method and system according to the disclosed invention converts an analog input signal (104) to a digital signal in pulse code modulated (PCM) form (106). The disclosed invention uses a feedback circuit (114) to perform PWM of the analog input signal. The PWM signal is then decimated to obtain the digital signal in PCM form. The system according to the disclosed invention requires lower operating frequency and dissipates lesser power than prior art systems providing the same sampling frequency and resolution. The operation at a lower frequency is achieved by obtaining two samples from every pulse of the PWM signal; the first sample being obtained from the right duty ratio. Further the disclosed invention has lesser implementation complexity and higher signal-to-noise ratio than prior art.
Patent GB-2445613-A (GB)
Title: Detection of the transportation of unauthorised cargo
Inventor: MITKO SERGEY WASILIEWICH
IPC: G08B21/00
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A method of detecting unauthorised transportation in a storage container 10 comprises installing within the container 10 a detector (22) to sense a physical parameter within the container 10 while the container 10 is in transit. On arrival of the container 10 at its destination, output signals generated by the detector (22) at intervals during the transit are analysed to determine the likelihood of the presence within the container 10 of unauthorised cargo. In an alternative embodiment the detector output may be remotely communicated (32) and analysed during transport. The detector (22) may comprise a gas ionisation detector, a carbon dioxide detector, an infrared detector, a sound or vibration detector, or a radar detector, or a combination thereof, to detect cargo such as radioactive materials, live animals, narcotics, or illegal immigrants.
Patent GB-2445800-A (GB)
Title: Control system for a climatic conditioning arrangement
Inventor: HOPPER NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: G04G5/00
Filed: 2007-01-20
Abstract: A control system for a climatic conditioning arrangement 1 comprises a timing signal receiver 3 arranged to monitor a timing standard transmission 5 via an antennae 4 to provide a timing signal to a processor 7, and the processor 7 providing a control signal adjusted for time and or seasonal variation and is dependent on the timing signal. The timing signal receiver 3 may be powered by a photovoltaic panel 2 and/or batteries and/or mains electricity. Processor 7 may periodically sample the timing signal to provide the control signal, may store the control signal for a time period and used if the timing signal receiver 3 cannot monitor the timing transmission 5. Climatic conditioning arrangement 1 may comprise of a vent having dampers 9 adjusted by the control signal from the timing signal receiver 3 to the processor 7. A fan (34, fig 2) driven by a motor and along with dampers 9 may be powered by a further photovoltaic panel 35. A drive signal for the motor may be switched on/off and/or adjusted dependent on the control signal. A plurality of arrangements 1 may be provided with each or at least some having independent control. The timing transmission 5 may be from an atomic clock and may be a MSF or DCF service broadcast or a GPS signal. The arrangement 1 may be a draught or forced air type. Control signals may be wired or wireless.
Patent GB-2445949-A (GB)
Title: Door handle locking device
Inventor: MCHUGH THOMAS
IPC: E05B13/08
Filed: 2007-01-27
Abstract: A door handle locking device comprises a support member 1 securable to the door 2, an elongated strut consisting of a shorter lower portion 4 and a longer upper portion 5 connected together by a hinge 6, and a door handle restraining device located at the top end of the upper portion of the strut. The device is in its non-operating position when the upper portion of the strut is folded backwards and downwards over the lower portion of the strut, and is in its operating position when the longer upper portion of the strut is unfolded upwards to a substantially vertical position in which the restraining device engages the door handle to render it immoveable. The restraining device may comprise a spring-loaded steel ball 11 or a spring clip (14, Fig. 5) to engage the handle. The restraining device may consist of an L-shaped bracket 12, 13 to engage a lever type handle 3, a U-shaped bracket (20, Fig. 8) with locking bar (24, Fig. 8)) to engage a round handle (21, Fig. 8), or an oval hemisphere (36, Fig. 11) with its cut top away to engage an oval handle (37, Fig. 11).
Patent GB-2436212-A (GB)
Title: A flame effect fire with an apertured fuel bed and a vapour generator
Inventor: O'NEILL NOEL
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: The disclosure relates to simulated flame effect fires which include an apertured bed, such as a simulated fuel bed, a vapour generator (e.g. an ultrasonic transducer 458). In various embodiments the transducer may be in contact with fluid at a hole 456 in a liquid container wall 452; the frequency of the transducer may be at least 1.7Mhz; the liquid may be regulating from a reservoir to the container to maintain a constant volume; a rising current of warmed air may carry the vapour through the apertured bed; a vapour distribution channel may allow a rising current of air through the chamber; an air current may flow through a liquid container headspace; and/or the transducer may be disposed higher than the apertured bed. Light sources can be provided below the fuel bed to provide localised illumination.
Patent GB-2447607-A (GB)
Title: Elliptical machine permitting a twisting movement of the user
Inventor: WANG SHIH-PENG
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: An elliptical striding machine includes a machine body 2 including a first support structure 21, and a second support structure 22 extending upwardly from the first support structure 21; left and right cranks 32, 33 mounted rotatably to the first support structure 21 and rotatable about a first rotation axis 311; a swing unit 4 including left and right rotary shafts 41, 42 mounted rotatably and respectively to opposite sides of the second support structure 22, and left and right handles 43, 44 mounted respectively to the left and right rotary shafts 41, 42, the left and right rotary shafts 41, 42 being respectively rotatable about second and third rotation axes 411, 421, each of which is inclined to a line parallel to the first rotation axis 311; and a pedal unit 5 including left and right pedal rods 51, 52, each of which is connected rotatably to a respective one of the left and right handles 43, 44 and a respective one of the left and right cranks 32, 33. The pedal rod 50 will follow an elliptical path that is inclined from the vertical plane of symmetry running from the rear to the front of the machine. Thus the machine permits twisting movements of the upper body of the user.
Patent GB-2451122-A (GB)
Title: Low threshold voltage transistor with non-uniform thickness gate dielectric
Inventor: STRIBLEY PAUL RONALD
IPC: H01L21/8234
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: A transistor comprises a body 6, a source, a gate 10, a drain 13, a gate dielectric layer 11, 12 for isolating the gate 10 from the body 6, and a well region 5 at least partially extending under the gate 10 to create a channel region. The gate dielectric layer comprises a thinner 12 and a thicker portion 11. The thicker portion 11 of the gate dielectric has a thickness intermediate between the thinner portion 12 and a field oxide dielectric 8. Further, the well region 5 does not reach the area covered by the thicker portion 11 of the gate dielectric layer. Therefore, the channel region is only formed in a region under the thinner dielectric portion 12. The transistor structure is useful for integrating high and low voltage CMOS processes.
Patent GB-2451131-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable table
Inventor: HEARING TIMOTHY GEORGE
IPC: A47B9/00
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: A table comprises an inner unit 36, an outer unit 34, and a folding mechanism 1, 2, 4 assisted by springs 32 to raise and lower the table. The inner unit may comprise a space for housing folded chairs 5. The folding mechanism may be assisted by a damped suspension strut, which may be assisted by gas or air pressure. The table may be converted between a coffee table mode (Figs. 3, 4), in which the mechanism is folded, and a dining table mode (Figs. 5, 6), in which the mechanism is unfolded and the outer unit is raised relative to the inner unit. The folding mechanism may be locked in its unfolded position, and a release system (30, Fig. 7) may be provided which disengages the locked folding mechanism when pulled.
Patent GB-2441031-A (GB)
Title: A hand-held circular saw with angularly adjustable guide plate
Inventor: NIE FANGJIE
IPC: B27B9/02
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A hand-held circular saw comprises a base plate 1 and a cutting unit (2, fig 3) pivotally mounted on the base plate. The cutting unit includes a circular saw blade (21, fig 1), a motor (22, fig 1) driving the saw blade, and a fixed guard (23, fig 1) covering at least a part of the saw blade. A guiding plate 11 with an arc-shaped slot 12 extends from the base plate. One end of a connecting member (such as a bracket 5) is fixedly mounted to the cutting unit and can pivot about the pivot axis of the cutting unit (eg via shaft 10). Another end of the connecting member is engaged with a locking means that is movable in the arc-shaped slot. A stopper 3 is pivotally mounted on the guiding plate, and has a first position and a second position. In the first position (fig 3), at least a part of the stopper intercepts the arc-shaped slot for stopping the locking member from travelling further within the arc-shaped slot. In the second position (fig 4), the at least a part of the stopper does not prevent the locking member from traveling further within the slot.