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Patent GB-2423734-A (GB)
Title: Dissolved gas flotation system and associated nozzle assembly
Inventor: ZHANG YANMIN
IPC: B05B1/00
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a nozzle assembly 300 for use in a dissolved gas flotation system, comprising: a nozzle 310 having at least one inlet 311 and at least one outlet 313, the at least one inlet 311 and the at least one outlet 313 being in fluent communication via channel 312; and a shroud 320 comprising a first shroud portion 321, and a second shroud portion 322; the shroud being arranged, in use, to at least partly receive and confine a gas saturated fluid stream admitted from at least one nozzle outlet; nozzle assembly being arrangeable in use with an ambient fluid, such that the gas saturated fluid stream forms bubbles within the ambient fluid generally having a medium size of 50m or less. The first end of second shroud portion 322 comprises a radial inwardly projecting face 324. An associated dissolved gas flotation system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2426969-A (GB)
Title: Sheet material dispenser
Inventor: SMITHSON MARTIN DOMINIC
IPC: B65D83/08
Filed: 2005-06-11
Abstract: A sheet material dispenser 15 comprises a container 18 and a stack 16 of folded sheet material, the container surrounding the stack of folded sheet material and having a dispensing aperture 22 and the stack of folded sheet material being folded in a concertina fashion. The sheet material may extend out of the dispensing aperture so as to form a tab 30 which may be grasped by a user. The dispensing aperture is preferably between 80 and 98% of the width of the container and may be provided with a removable cover 24. The dispenser may comprise cutting means. The container may be made from plastic and may be enclosed in a plastic outer. A method of packaging the sheet material comprises folding the sheet material in a concertina manner, compressing the resulting stack, placing the stack onto the inside of the top panel of a container, folding the side and base panels around the stack and securing them together. In use, the sheet material dispenser takes up less space than a conventional dispenser containing sheet material on a roll.
Patent GB-2415450-A (GB)
Title: Venturi effect tubular vibrator
Inventor: LIBBY KELLY
IPC: E21B31/00
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: A venturi insert 10 for vibrating a stuck pipe 11 has a number of ports 12 creating angled passageways through the walls of the insert 10 for altering fluid flow and thereby creating turbulence to induce vibration. Boundary layer flow along the walls of the drill string 11 is drawn into the upstream group of ports 12 to commingle with fluid in the central bore of the drill string 11 and insert 10. The flow is separated at a downstream group of ports 12 and angled passageways cause the flow to be directed outward inducing vibration in the drill string 11. The insert's 10 inner bore (24, fig 6) is large enough to allow the passage of a wireline (50, fig 6).
Patent GB-2416118-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible stand for laptop computer
Inventor: LENZ BERND
IPC: A47B21/02
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A device for the reception of a portable computer 4 (notebook, laptop), especially for working in the standing position, comprises a foot portion 6, a column 8 fixed to the foot portion 6 and at least one supporting arm 10 projecting laterally from the column 8 , at which a desk top 12 for the reception of the computer 4 is arranged, the inclination and distance of which to the column 8 is adjustable. The foot portion 6 consists of at least three horizontally disposed detachably interconnected arms 6.1, 6.2, 6.3. The column 8 is detachably connected to the foot portion 6 and at least one of the supporting arms 10 is detachably and, for the adjustment of the desk top's 12 inclination, rotatably fastened to the column 8. The foot portion 6 is provided with castors 30, 31, 32. The device is designed to be mobile, easy to assemble and disassemble. In its disassembled state, it can be compactly folded up, easily transported, space-savingly stored and stowed away and is therefore excellently suited for the use at varying places. The laptop stand is preferably telescopically adjustable. The detachable legs and column are preferably of hollow complimentary profile and snap fitted with latches.
Patent GB-2427589-A (GB)
Title: Router attachment
Inventor: JOHNSON TERENCE
IPC: B27C5/10
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A router accessort comprises a first board 2 which locates along the edge of a workpiece and extends in a first direction, a first pair of rods 5 attached to the first board and extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a second board 1 which is slideable on said rods and may be positioned at a desired spacing from the first board and a second pair of rods 3,4 which are attached to the second board and connect it to the baseplate of a router. The second rods extend in the second direction (parellel to the first rods) and may be spaced apart by a variable distance in the first direction via rebate slots 11. In use the first board provides a guide fence for accurate movement of the router and locates it on the workpiece. The first pair of rods allow the router to be controllably moved away from the fence and the second pair of rods allow the same accessory to be mounted on different models of router by varying the rod separation and/or using different gauges of rod. Collars 8 provide a minimum separation of the two boards 1,2 to accommodate the cutting tool of the router.
Patent GB-2414552-A (GB)
Title: Ophthalmic data measurement device, ophthalmic data measurement program, and eye characteristic measurement device
Inventor: HIROHARA YOKO
IPC: A61B3/11
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: It is possible to estimate optical characteristic according to a pupil diameter in daily life of an examinee, correction data near to the optimal prescription value, eyesight, and sensitivity. A calculation section receives measurement data indicating refractive power distribution of an eye to be examined and pupil data on the eye and calculates lower order and higher order aberrations according to the measurement data and the pupil data (S101 to 105). For example, a pupil edge is detected from the anterior ocular segment image and a pupil diameter is calculated. By using this pupil diameter, lower order and higher order aberrations are calculated. According to the lower order and higher order aberrations obtained, the calculation section performs simulation of a retina image by using high contrast or low contrast target and estimates the eyesight by comparing the result to a template and/or obtains sensitivity (S107). Alternatively, according to the lower order and the higher order aberrations obtained, the calculation section calculates an evaluation parameter indicating the quality of visibility by the eye to be examined such as the Strehl ratio, the phase shift (PTF), and the visibility by comparison of the retina image simulation with the template. According to the evaluation parameter calculated, the calculation section changes the lower order aberration amount so as to calculate appropriate correction data for the eye to be examined (S107). The calculation section outputs data such as the eyesight, sensitivity, correction data, and the simulation result to a memory or a display section (S109).
Patent GB-2414773-A (GB)
Title: A pressure counter - balancing apparatus for a downhole pump
Inventor: HOWARD WILLIAM F
IPC: F04B47/02
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: A pressure counter-balancing apparatus 400 for a double acting downhole positive displacement reciprocating pump 200, the pump having at least one outlet 252. The counter-balancing apparatus comprises a balancing piston 450, in fluid communication with the pump outlet and a pressure balancing chamber 405. The purpose of the balancing apparatus is to create a vacuum in the pressure balancing chamber providing an upward force which via the balancing piston and connector 325 counter-balances the downward force, caused by hydrostatic head, on the pump 200. The pressure balancing chamber may be defined by the balancing piston, a tubular seal sleeve 460, within a seal housing 410, and a seal body 415, the seal body being axially moveable to act as a check valve to permit fluid to flow out of the seal housing. The apparatus may have a plunger pump 455 within the balancing piston to act as a fluid release mechanism to maintain the vacuum.
Patent GB-2430982-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine with venturi shaped duct
Inventor: WALSH STEPHEN
IPC: F03D3/04
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A wind turbine comprises a venturi shaped housing 1, 2, 3. The turbine may make use of differential air pressures between opposite sides of a building. The turbine may rotate in opposite directions depending on the wind direction. The turbine may be an axial or transverse flow turbine. The turbine duct may have a solar reflective coating 16 and solar absorbing coating 18 to create internal differential air pressure to form air movement across the prime mover.
Patent GB-2422550-A (GB)
Title: A branched cannulation device
Inventor: CHANDRADEVA KANAGASABAPATHY
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: A cannulation device suitable for performing cricothyroidotomy or similar procedures has a branched conduit <B>8</B> comprising a tubular member with an opening at each end and a further opening at the end of an intermediate branch member <B>15</B>. A first opening <B>10</B> of the conduit may be adapted to retain a syringe <B>26</B> and a second co-axial opening <B>12</B> may be connected to or integral with a needle <B>4</B> and third opening <B>14</B> is at the end of the intermediate member <B>15</B> and may be at an acute angle to the tubular member. The third opening <B>14</B> may be used with a J shaped guidewire <B>18</B> without removing a connected syringe <B>26</B> from the first opening <B>10</B>.
Patent GB-2420504-A (GB)
Title: Breast pump system
Inventor: RENZ CHARLES J
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: A breast pump system for obtaining breast milk is provided. The system sealingly separates the air flow from the breast milk and uses a single air tube (116) for both positive pressure and negative pressure to be applied to a woman's breast. The breast pump (100) can have a piston/cylinder device (113) for generating pressure that allows a user to control suction and cycle time.
Patent GB-2438426-A (GB)
Title: Seismic streamer receiver selection
Inventor: PAULSEN JENS OLAV
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: The invention relates to the selection of receivers on seismic streamers for data acquisition during a marine seismic survey. This may involve towing a seismic streamer 4, 6 having receivers 10, 12; sensing inline skew of the streamer (caused by external forces such as winds, tides, ocean currents); and using sensed inline skew to select which receivers to use in seismic data acquisition. Selecting receivers may involve turning on, or using data from, spare or redundant receivers 12 and turning off or not using data from, other receivers 10 to maintain a spread in accordance with survey specifications. A skew detector for sensing inline skew may be included in a streamer position determination system such as acoustic ranging networks, Global positioning system (GNSS), or magnetic compasses. Two or more seismic streamers may be towed and receivers may be selected based on relative position of the receivers.
Patent GB-2424391-A (GB)
Title: Use of injection-moulded plastics sample vessel
Inventor: CLARKSON JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: B01L3/14
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: Using an injection moulded plastics material sample vessel, holding a sample during a nucleic acid amplification reaction, by heating the sample within the vessel at a rate of 1 degree C or more per second wherein, the vessel comprises a tubular portion, which has a maximum external cross-sectional width of 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm, an internal sample volume of 2ul to 100ul and wall thickness of from 0.01 to 2 mm. The vessel is made by melting a plastics material, introducing the molten plastics material into a mould and allowing the plastics material to set in the mould. The plastics material has a melt flow index of 20 or more. The vessel wall has a series of steps in its internal and/or external diameters leading to the thickness of the vessel wall decreasing in a step-wise manner from an open end of the vessel to a closed end of the vessel.
Patent GB-2440383-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing mobile network coverage within buildings using television aerials to carry radio/mobile signals in
Inventor: LAW ALAN
IPC: H04B3/58
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: A system for distributing signals from a mobile network, comprising means for receiving mobile network signals and television signals, means for inserting the received signals into a signal carrying means, a filter for extracting the mobile network signals from the signal carrying means, and means for transmitting the extracted signals. The invention aims to penetrate buildings with mobile network signals by making use of, for example, television aerials to carry them into buildings.
Patent GB-2428019-A (GB)
Title: Sealed device for docking different diameter movable enclosures
Inventor: TUMOLO LUC
IPC: G21F7/005
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a sealed device (14) for docking movable enclosures (42) provided with diameter caps (44) to a containment box (10). The inventive device comprises a central disc (22) and at least one docking flange (20a, 20b, 20c) which are concentric and normally close the access opening (18)of said containment box. A locking/unlocking unit (24) makes it possible to unlock the central disc (22) only or the central disc and one or several docking flanges (20a, 20b, 20c) according to the diameter of the cap (44). Said arrangement, in particular enables to clean the cap (44) of the mobile enclosure (42) used for transporting contaminated nuclear facilities.
Patent GB-2427798-A (GB)
Title: Cellular communications system and method for battery saving in a mobile device based on whether decisions are made automatically or manually by a user
Inventor: ZHAO WEN
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A cellular communications system may include at least one base station and at least one mobile cellular communications device. More particularly, the at least one mobile cellular communications device may include a controller, at least one user input device connected to the controller, and a wireless transceiver cooperating with the controller for attempting to establish a wireless communications link with at least one base station, and if the wireless communications link cannot be established, then continuing to attempt to establish the wireless communications link at a first attempt rate. Moreover, if a user provides a request to access the at least one base station via the at least one user input device, then the controller may continue to attempt to establish the wireless communications link based upon a second attempt rate greater than the first attempt rate.
Patent GB-2432092-A (GB)
Title: Automatic drawing creation system
Inventor: YANAGISHITA SHINICHI
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: An automatic drawing creation system in which dimension lines required for a two-dimensional drawing are automatically written when the two-dimensional drawing is created from a three-dimensional model. A product specification determination means (10) creates a three-dimensional model which is then held while being associated with its attribute values. After a specified drawing frame is extracted from a drawing frame database (18) by an automatic drawing creation means (22),a two-dimensional projection drawing is created on the extracted drawing frame by projecting the three-dimensional model. Then, dimension line elements dependent on the shape of the two-dimensional projection drawing is extracted from a dimension database (16) and deformed according to attribute values of a product, a required dimension line element (28) and the two-dimensional projection drawing are compounded by an automatic drawing creation means (26), and the compounded two-dimensional projection drawing is outputted as a drawing (30) from a drawing presentation means (24).
Patent GB-2435543-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer/ion imaging device with cross sectionally controlled laser beam
Inventor: BROWN JEFFREY MARK
IPC: G02B27/09
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation ion source or ion imaging device is disclosed comprising a laser 1 and means to vary the cross sectional size of the laser beam. A programmable mirror array 32 or digital micro-mirror array is used to change the size of the laser beam which is directed to a target plate. Alternatively a zoom lens (3, 4, 5, Fig. 1) can be arranged to vary the magnification of the laser beam, or a beam splitter (22, Fig. 2) can be used to split the beam and then be recombined in order to alter the size of the beam.
Patent GB-2431290-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit chip that supports through-chip electromagnetic communication
Inventor: ZINGHER ARTHUR
IPC: H01L23/48
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an integrated circuit chip, including an active face upon which active circuitry and signal pads reside, and a back face opposite the active face. The integrated circuit chip additionally comprises an electromagnetic via that facilitates communication between signal pads on the integrated circuit chip and signal pads on a second integrated circuit chip. The electromagnetic via couples a signal pad on the active face of the integrated circuit chip to the back face of the integrated circuit chip so that the integrated circuit chip can communicate with the second integrated circuit chip while the back face of the integrated circuit chip is adjacent to the active face of the second integrated circuit chip. Moreover, the electromagnetic via operates by facilitating non-conductive signaling through the integrated circuit chip.
Patent GB-2438255-A (GB)
Title: Vibrator
Inventor: MIURA NAOKI
IPC: H02K33/16
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A vibrator includes a voice coil (10) and s vibrating member (20) that vibrates along the axial direction of the voice coil (10) when it is excited by application of an alternating current thereto. A suspension (3) supports the vibrating member (20) vibratably in the axial direction. A casing (15) houses the voice coil (10), the vibrating member (20), and the suspension (3). A buffering member (11) is provided so that the vibrating member (20) strikes the buffering member (11) when the vibration amplitude of the vibrating member (20) has exceeded a predetermined value in a resonance region around the resonance point of the vibrating member (20). The buffering member (11) can be made from a flexible material, such as foam- or rubber material.
Patent GB-2433766-A (GB)
Title: Locking device
Inventor: BIESTER KLAUS
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: A locking device (1) for locking an exchangeable unit (2) in an insertion opening (3) of an associated housing (4), comprises locking elements (7) adjustable between an insertion opening (15) and a locking position (6), wherein in its insertion direction the unit (2) can be inserted into the insertion opening (3), and is locked in the locking position (6) within the insertion opening (3) and relative to the housing (4). This device has a simpler structure and can at the same time be operated more easily by keeping the safe sealing between the unit (2) and the housing (4), the locking elements (7) are formed as thread segments (10) spaced apart by insertion gaps (8) in the circumferential direction and arranged on the outer side of the unit (2) and being assigned to the insertion opening (3), said thread segments (10) being arranged in the insertion opening (3) at a gap (8) and being in thread engagement in the locking position (6).
Patent GB-2439813-A (GB)
Title: Communication system and method incorporating mobile communication network and video broadcast network
Inventor: GUO ZIHUA
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: A communication system incorporating a video broadcast network and a mobile communication network in which a plurality of base stations constitutes at least one cell cluster, said communication system comprising: a central control node which allocates time slots for broadcast video data to a broadcast transmission tower based on a predetermined schedule algorithm and allocates time slots and/or frequency for communication to said base stations; a plurality of base stations each of which communicates with terminals within the time to slots for communication allocated by the central control node and at a predetermined frequency or the frequency allocated by the central control node; and a broadcast transmission tower which transmits signals to said terminals within the time slots for broadcast video data allocated by the central control node.
Patent GB-2442568-A (GB)
Title: A dispensing device with contra-rotating rollers
Inventor: BLANEY SEAN
IPC: A01M21/04
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: A dispensing device 10 comprises a body 12 adapted to be towed behind a vehicle. The body 12 includes a fluid dispenser 20 comprising nozzles 24 supplied by a fluid reservoir 22. A pair of applicators in form of rollers 26, 28 is fed from the dispenser 22, the applicators, in use, rotating in opposite directions to one another. This action serves to separate clumps of weeds, and is more likely to ensure weed-killer or herbicide is applied to all of the weeds in a clump. A sensor 38 may be provided upstream of the applicators to detect weeds and operate a pump (not shown) to effect dispensing from the nozzles 24.
Patent GB-2454749-A (GB)
Title: Bridge module for installation onto a standard ship base
Inventor: TURNER DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: B63B15/00
Filed: 2007-11-17
Abstract: A ship control bridge formed as a module and adapted to be retrofitted onto a standard base construction formed in a ship. Commercial and naval ships have a navigational bridge which forms part of the ship's structure and remains with the vessel until it is scrapped. This period often exceeds 25 years during which technical and personnel requirements often change. The control bridge module reduces maritime human error and the problem of retrofitting individual items of equipment over the lifespan of a vessel. The control bridge modules would be designed and constructed ergonomically to international construction requirements, but would be able to be removed and replaced as they become obsolete, or new technology requires. A standard base is provided on the ship to which the bridge module is connected. Incorporated into the standard base would be conduits for serviceable needs such as access, power, water etc.
Patent GB-2441685-A (GB)
Title: Antenna apparatus and method of forming same
Inventor: OOI SOOLIAM L
IPC: H01Q5/321
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: An antenna provides dual band capability by providing a single feed (102) leading into a helix (104), the helix characterized by a pitch (106) and number of turns (120) varied to provide dual band operation to a portable communication device.
Patent GB-2444201-A (GB)
Title: Joint shaft and roller displacement unit therefor
Inventor: DISSER CLAUS
IPC: F16D3/06
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a joint shaft comprising two shaft sections which are connected together in a rigid manner via a central shaft which is embodied as a constant velocity fixed joint. A constant velocity fixed joint is arranged on the end of each shaft section, which is oriented away from the central joint. At least one roller displacement unit, which enables both shaft sections to be displaced in an axial manner in relation to each other, is also provided.