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Patent GB-2397387-A (GB)
Title: Rotor balancing method and drive shaft simulator therefor
Inventor: ROBBINS WILLIAM ROBBINS
IPC: G01M1/24
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: A method of balancing a rotary device 12, 14 for balanced rotational operation when connected to a drive shaft (24 in Fig. 1) by a flexible coupling (26, 28 in Fig. 1). The method comprises the steps of connecting a drive shaft simulator 32, 34 to the rotary device 12, 14 and rotating the rotary device 12, 14 to simulate drive shaft unbalance due to misalignment of the rotary device 12, 14 and the drive shaft 24 being simulated when the drive shaft 24 and the rotary device 12, 14 are connected together.
Patent GB-2388992-A (GB)
Title: Projector with dual light source
Inventor: CHILDERS WINTHROP D
IPC: H04N9/31
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: An image projector using a spatial light modulator uses a dual light source comprising a broad-spectrum light source and a narrow-spectrum light source. The broad-spectrum light source exhibits an intensity-wavelength profile as demonstrated by line 208 (see also figure 2a), whilst the narrow-spectrum source exhibits a profile such as that shown by line 302. By using both sources together a combined intensity-wavelength profile 304 is obtained whereupon spectral deficiencies at certain wavelengths are avoided, enabling the projector to reproduce images with more faithful colour representation.
Patent GB-2388028-A (GB)
Title: Veterinary composition for the topical treatment of traumatized or inflamed skin
Inventor: JAMES KENNETH
IPC: A61K9/06
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a vetinary medicament comprising a sucrose ester or mixture of sucrose esters and the use of said vetinary composition in the treatment or prophylaxis of traumatized or inflamed tissue. In particular, the present invention relates to the treatment of traumatized or inflamed skin of animals including horses and cattle, said traumatized or inflamed skin resulting from, for example, microbial or fungal infections, or from insect bites.
Patent GB-2396894-A (GB)
Title: A hose coupling incorporating a nut with screw thread attachment
Inventor: SONG YOUNG BOK
IPC: F16L33/24
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: A nut 9 for use in a hose coupling comprises an screw thread 8 on its internal wall and a groove 9a for cooperating with the coupling formed in its outer wall. The hose coupling arrangement includes a cylindrical hollow nipple 2 having an engaging shoulder 1 at one end and allowing fluid flow therethrough, for inserting into the hose 4, a secondary nut 3 rotatably supported by the engaging shoulder 1 arranged for connection to a fluid supply, and a coupling sleeve 5 for pressurizing the hose 4 in a radial direction, with the nut 9 being arranged to be disposed between the nipple 2 and the coupling sleeve 5 with the screw thread 8 of the nut corresponding with the screw thread 7 formed on the nipple 2. Both the nipple 2 and coupling sleeve 5 may include multi-step protrusions 1a, 5b on the hose engaging surfaces for securely holding the hose 4 in place. The coupling sleeve 5 may also provide a circular collar 5a formed at an end of the coupling sleeve 5 so that it may be received in the circular groove in the nut 9.
Patent GB-2408190-A (GB)
Title: Footwear liners
Inventor: COLLINSON MARC GIBSON
IPC: A43B7/12
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A method of simultaneously shaping and securely bonding footwear components in three dimensions utilising an elastic membrane with controlled heat and pressure. In particular the present invention relates to footwear liners commonly used in conjunction with outer articles of footwear such as boots and shoes and the like, a method of constructing such liners with an over moulded integral insole and sole combined is disclosed.
Patent GB-2408620-A (GB)
Title: Transflective display
Inventor: KHAZOVA MARINA
IPC: G02B5/32
Filed: 2003-11-29
Abstract: A transflective display having reflective and transmissive display modes comprises a spatial light modulator such as a liquid crystal device (8). First and second volume reflection holograms (H1 and H2) are disposed behind the modulator (8) and have first and second reflective modes. The first reflective mode is responsive to a first type of illumination and provides a direct view reflective mode of the display. The second reflective mode responds to a different type of illumination and allows the display to be used with a projection attachment to provide an enlarged projected image. The transmissive mode of the display is not affected by the presence of the holograms (H1 and H2).
Patent GB-2398381-A (GB)
Title: Attenuation compensation of radioactive emission measurements
Inventor: HUGHES KARL ANTHONY
IPC: G01T1/167
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A system to measure the emission of radioactive sources in a body of material comprises a method of correcting the detected emission level for attenuation in the body. The attenuation correction method uses transmission of radiation through a sample or slice of the body to determine the density of material in the sample The attenuation correction method further provides a weight-based correction for samples within the body for which the transmission-based correction is not valid. The weight-based correction method distributes the mass of material not accounted for by the transmission-based method amongst the uncorrected samples in order to calculate a density of material in those samples. The system is used to accurately measure gamma-ray emissions from materials such as radioactive waste where the density of material varies within the container.
Patent GB-2402790-A (GB)
Title: Method of marking
Inventor: HOLDEN CHER MARTINE
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A method of marking an individual (the attacker) who approaches another person (the victim) to threaten or attack or abduct the latter comprising the step of locating a phial of unique identification material about the victim such that if broken by crushing or pressure the material will be dispersed over at least the victim, whereby some of the material will be transferred to the skin or clothing of the attacker either directly or indirectly through contact with the victim. The identification material can be selected so as to react to at least one specific wavelength, or relatively narrow band of wavelengths of a particular radiation, so as either to emit light of a particular wavelength or to phosphoresce or fluoresce at a specific wavelength when irradiated or stimulated by the said particular radiation either during or after exposure thereto. The identification material is a powder or liquid, typically a water-based solution which will impart a forensic fingerprint to any surface with which it comes into contact.
Patent GB-2412754-A (GB)
Title: Provision of resource allocation information
Inventor: MURRAY PAUL
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A method and system are provided for disseminating resource allocation information from system resources (24, 26, 29) to state-information observers comprising resource users (25, 27) and typically also at least one system resource manager (28). Each resource (24, 26, 29) maintains state information about its identity and its allocation to one or more resource users(25, 27). Each resource (24, 26, 29) provides this information to a state-dissemination arrangement (23, 50A-C) which disseminates it to each state-information observer (25, 27, 28). Each resource user (25, 27) uses the state information it receives from the state-dissemination arrangement to ascertain the resources (24, 26, 29) allocated to it. Similarly, a system resource manager (28), when present, uses the state information it receives from the state-dissemination arrangement to ascertain the allocation of those resources (24, 26, 29) that are of interest to the manager. A resource, resource user and resource manager for use in such a system are also provided.
Patent GB-2405712-A (GB)
Title: Remote debugging of web applications using cookies
Inventor: SURASKI ZEEV
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: In a networked environment, debugging of a Web application executing on a Web server is automatically enabled using a single command button on a browser of a remote user. Initiation of debugging and control of the debugging process are achieved using a novel adaptation of the well-known cookie mechanism for storing client information and passing the information from the client to a server. In response to a click event, the client machine generates one or more cookies that contain information regarding the process to be debugged, the client machine itself, and optionally include additional control information. The cookies are transmitted to the server. A server-side process monitors data transmitted from the client. Responsively to recognition of the cookie, the debugging process attaches to the application being debugged and presents itself to the client.
Patent GB-2415693-A (GB)
Title: Chlorine Dioxide Generation
Inventor: HAWKER MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: C01B11/02
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: A method of producing a stream of aqueous chlorine dioxide sterilizing fluid suitable for use in sterilizing medical and dental equipment or for wound irrigation or skin asepsis is described. Steps are: pumping fluid portions of a first reagent and a second reagent into the proximal end of an elongate reaction chamber (24) to form a reaction mixture, the reagents being selected to react together to form aqueous chlorine dioxide; providing a stream of water around or adjacent to the distal end of the reaction chamber (24); continuing to pump fluid portions of said reagents so as to cause the reagent mixture to travel through the reaction chamber and then into the stream of water to form a stream of aqueous chlorine dioxide sterilizing fluid; wherein the pumping rates and the internal dimensions of the elongate reaction chamber (24) are selected so that the reaction to form chlorine dioxide is substantially complete when the reagent mixture exits the reaction chamber (24); and continuing pumping fluid portions of said reagents until a desired quantity of said sterilizing fluid has been produced; wherein the pumping of each reagent is carried out by means of a diaphragm pump (90,92) or a piston pump via a pressure-control valve (32,34) so that each fluid portion is pumped at substantially constant pressure.
Patent GB-2415194-A (GB)
Title: A process for the production of fatty acid amides
Inventor: HOONG SENG SOI
IPC: C07C231/02
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: This invention discloses a rapid method of production for fatty acid amide from fatty acid and urea. One example is the preparation of oleylamide from oleic acid and urea. The yields are high and oleylamide is selectively formed by judicious choice of catalyst. The production of fatty acid amide involves heating fatty acid and urea in a microwave oven with the use of Lewis acid catalyst. The product from the reaction is subjected to solvent extraction with chloroform and then followed by purification with n-hexane, ethanol and acetonitrile via recrystalisation method. Such an oleylamide is preferred for application as a mould release agent, slip agent in plastic film production, water repellent and as a raw material for cosmetics production.
Patent GB-2409431-A (GB)
Title: Continuous moulding method and moulding appartus for surface fastener
Inventor: MINATO TSUYOSHI
IPC: B29C48/35
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: The invention provides a molding method and molding apparatus, for a surface fastener and comprises discharging molten resin continuously from a resin extruding port 1b of an extrusion die 1 to a peripheral surface of a die wheel 2 having hook piece forming cavities 2a therein for forming hook pieces 12 in the hook piece forming cavities 2a while forming a flat base member 11 at a gap between the extrusion die 1 and the die wheel 2. The rear surface of a surface fastener 10 without engaging elements 12 is cooled by feeding refrigerant through a refrigerant passage 1e formed in the extrusion die 1 below the resin extruding port 1b. Surface sinks (11 Figure 2) may be formed in the entire rear surface for increasing bonding area, thereby increasing bonding strength and friction force. The refrigerant may be air or water.
Patent GB-2425037-A (GB)
Title: Indicating the amount of water in a kettle
Inventor: CARR SHANE ALLEN
IPC: A47J27/212
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A domestic kettle includes means for determining the weight of water in the kettle and deriving therefrom an indication of the volume of water. For example, the weight may be determined by a load cell 105 in the handle (or lower portion) of the kettle and the volume displayed by an indicator 106. Alternatively, one or more strain gauges may be incorporated in the kettle, eg in its handle or base. The indication of volume may be visual, audible or both.
Patent GB-2425558-A (GB)
Title: Pivoted arm system for transporting canal boats across fixed obstacles
Inventor: DODD ALEC GEORGE
IPC: E02C3/00
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A boat transport system comprises two counterbalanced pivoted arms 13 which support a suspended caisson 8. The canal boat 9 firstly enters the caisson before, gates (13, Fig 1) seal the caisson. The arms then rotate on their pivots 21, the effort needed for this being low because the arm is counterweighted 20. The rotation of the arms lifts the caisson and its contents over the obstacle (4, Fig 1) and back down to the second part of the waterway (2, Fig 1). Gates on the second waterway (25, Fig 1) and the caisson are then opened allowing the canal boat to sail out of the caisson and continue its journey.
Patent GB-2426881-A (GB)
Title: Spatial interpolation of pixel colour component values
Inventor: KNEE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A method of spatially interpolating first colour (component) image pixel values by using second colour pixel values (the first and second colour pixels not being co-sited) comprises: spatially interpolating 206 the second colour pixel values, e.g. G, to obtain second colour pixel 209 values co-sited with first colour pixels, e.g. B - i.e., interpolating 'missing' pixels at the points in the pixel array where there are no values for the second colour pixel; deriving 212 an intermediate or difference value from interpolated second colour pixels and the respective co-sited first colour pixel, e.g. B-G; spatially interpolating 216 the intermediate values to obtain intermediate values at the second colour pixel locations, and combining these intermediate values with the second colour pixel values to obtain spatially interpolated first colour pixel values, e.g. B-G+G, at step 225. The method is used for the reconstruction, or de-mosaicing, of image sensor data, such as that resulting from a sensor having a Bayer mask as shown in Figure 1.
Patent GB-2426982-A (GB)
Title: Fence panel wedge
Inventor: NOLAN PAUL HAROLD
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a device for securing a fence panel in position in a slot of a supporting fence post, wherein the device is arranged to fit between the panel and the slot, the device comprising: a major portion arranged to taper from a first end to a second end, said major portion further comprising a pair of side portions bounding said tapering major portion such that said tapering major portion and said side portions surround the panel on three sides. Also disclosed is an associated method of use.
Patent GB-2411406-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet deposition of nanoparticles
Inventor: WALKER LAURA DIANE
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: An ink jet deposition technique utilises an ink formulation containing nano-sized material. The nano-sized material or loading is formulated to have an average particle size of less than one micron. The loading may comprise a metal powder, a metal salt, a metal oxide or a ceramic material. The ink formulation is particularly suitable in the deposition of complex small scale three dimensional structures.
Patent GB-2413814-A (GB)
Title: System and method of detecting the launch of a device in oilfield applications
Inventor: DILLENBECK ROBERT LEE
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: A system for use in detecting the launching of a device 300, 400, such as a wiper plug or a sealing ball, is described having a first component 500, 520, such as a detectable object disposed within the device, and a second component 600, such as a sensor. The sensor may be a sensor coil, while the detectable object may be a transponder capable of emitting Radio Frequency Identification signals to the sensor to signal its arrival adjacent the sensor. The system may be used with a concrete head or with a sealing ball injector. A method of launching the devices is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2418549-A (GB)
Title: Upright or upstanding piezoelectric resonator
Inventor: YAMADA HAJIME
IPC: H01L41/332
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: In the piezoelectric resonator the piezoelectric material 3, primarily ZnO, has a wurtzite structure compound crystal. The crystal is epitaxially grown in such a way that it is upright on a sapphire substrate 2. The (1,1,-2,0) crystal face becomes parallel to a surface of the R-plane sapphire substrate having a (0,1,-1,2) crystal face parallel to the substrate surface, and a pair of excitation electrodes 4, 5 are disposed on a pair of principal surfaces opposite to each other in the thickness direction of the piezoelectric material in such a way that the pair of excitation electrodes sandwich the C plane which is a (0,0,0,1) crystal face perpendicular to the (1,1,-2,0) crystal face of the tabular piezoelectric material. The substrate 2 may carry several resonators (fig 4). The piezoelectric resonator is suitable for use in a high frequency band. Variation in the piezoelectric material is reduced, variation in performance is reduced, and production can be performed without the need for a polarization treatment step.
Patent GB-2433299-A (GB)
Title: Power take-off with dual integral multi-disc clutches engaged simultaneously
Inventor: BRENNINGER MARTIN
IPC: F16D25/10
Filed: 2005-12-17
Abstract: A utility vehicle, e.g. a tractor with a driven axle trailer, has an engine 1 and a drive train 2 connected via gearwheel 19 to a clutch bell (18, fig 2) of dual integral multi-disc clutches 11, 12. The clutch 11 has a set of discs (22) which are connected by a drive shaft 8 to a front axle 3 and the clutch 12 has a set of discs (23) that are connected to a drive shaft 9 which drives a power take-off shaft 4 via gearing 10 and coupling sleeve 13. Clutches 11, 12 are simultaneously engaged so that the front axle 3 is driven and at the same time the power take-off shaft 4 is driven at a speed proportional to a speed of the vehicle over the ground (ground speed power take-off). A hydraulic actuating device 26 controls the engagement of both clutches 11, 12. The power take-off shaft 4 may also be driven at a speed proportional to a speed of rotation of the engine 1.
Patent GB-2433551-A (GB)
Title: Fluid circuit for remote consumer unit
Inventor: HANKS BENJAMIN JOHN
IPC: F16P7/00
Filed: 2005-12-24
Abstract: A fluid circuit for a work machine such as a backhoe comprises a load sensing displacement controller 52 operating a variable displacement pump 51 which supplies first and second circuits 61, 63, each having respective proportional or discreet direction control valves 62, 70 and cylinders 32, 26 for e.g. raising and lowering front and rear working arms. The control valves are operated by actuators 80, 82 and 84, 86 under control of respective operating arrangements 110, 112 and receive pilot pressure at less than system pressure via a pilot valve 92, accumulator 100 and a solenoid controlled shut off valve 96 under supervision of another operating arrangement 106. A third e.g. steering circuit 134 is also supplied by the pump, as is an auxiliary circuit via a selection valve through which fluid may selectively flow through connectors 36, 38 to a remote consumer 44 e.g. a manually operated power tool. When the selector valve is open its controller 143 commands that the shut off valve 96 to immobilise the first and second circuits for safety.
Patent GB-2433913-A (GB)
Title: Mating curved sealing surfaces
Inventor: SULLIVAN JERRY
IPC: B29C65/18
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: An apparatus and method of heat sealing a lid stock 5 to a plastics container 6 are disclosed in which top and bottom sealing plates 3,8 have a common mating curvature. The device may find application in the sealing of liquid filled contact lenses containers 6.
Patent GB-2425171-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection system purging including a fuel concentration sensor
Inventor: NILSSON ULF ERIK
IPC: F23K5/06
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A fuel injection system has a fuel supply component, such as a fuel lance 8, which undergoes a purge sequence. The system also has a sensor 14 which detects the concentration of a gaseous fuel (e.g. methane) inside the fuel supply component. The system may also include a check valve (10 figure 4) for preventing reverse flow of the gaseous fuel. The sensor may be located adjacent the check valve in a gas pilot channel 12 in the fuel lance 8. The sensor may be a mixed metal oxide semiconductor (MMOS) connected to an electronic device (16 figure 4) for monitoring the fuel concentrations and a warning signal may be generated if the fuel concentration exceeds a predetermined level. The concentration of gaseous fuel may also be used to determine an operating condition of the fuel injection system. The invention may be used to prevent overheating caused by the ignition of fuel inside the fuel lance.
Patent GB-2428583-A (GB)
Title: A vibrating treatment or training stand for animals.
Inventor: MARQUIS HELMUT
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: A stand for animals that has a vibrator for imparting vibration to an animal <B>2</B>. The stand may have at least one vibration plate <B>3</B> which may be driven by an electric motor or an electromagnet. The or each vibration plate <B>3</B> may have a non-slip surface and the stand may have means for positioning and retaining the animal <B>5</B> on the stand. This may be an enclosure 5 that could be formed by a wall. The stand may include weighing means such as force sensors <B>10</B>.
Patent GB-2424406-A (GB)
Title: Thrust generation
Inventor: HATTON GEOFFREY
IPC: B64C29/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A thrust generation arrangement comprises means 3 to causes fluid to flow over a surface 1 of double convex curvature, the surface 1 causing the fluid to divert from a radial flow towards an axial direction by the Coanda effect. The radius of curvature of the surface 1 decreases progressively less rapidly in a downstream direction. The arrangement may be used to propel a vertical take-off aircraft, the fluid may be caused to flow by a radial fan 3, and the surface 1 may be dome shaped.
Patent GB-2424953-A (GB)
Title: Seabed seismic sensors and method of use of seabed seismic sensors
Inventor: KOK ROBBERT J DE
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for acquiring seismic data using a seabed seismic data cable positioned on a seabed are described, including correcting for the effect of sensor motion, which improves accuracy of seismic data. One or multiple movements of the sensor may be corrected for. Sensors can be rotational or linear motion sensors, such as rotational or linear accelerometers or both.
Patent GB-2439063-A (GB)
Title: Baby formula dispenser system
Inventor: EVANS THOMAS
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a tube, which contains the product to be dispensed in paste form, and a dispenser into which the tube can be fitted. The product can be dispensed by operating the trigger on the dispenser, which moves a rod and which acts against a piston in the tube. The dispenser is equipped with an adjustable stop device to limit the arc of motion of the trigger. This device is marked to show units of volume or the age or weight of the infant (or other appropriate measure). When this is selected the appropriate amount of product can be dispensed upon operation of the trigger. The product is dispensed from the tube via a re-closable nozzle that is itself shrouded by a removable cover.