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Patent GB-2363207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the laying of a cable within a duct
Inventor: WATSON FRASER MURRAY
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: For a cable to be laid inside a duct, the invention teaches the addition of "scales", projections, or roughening outwardly from the cable sheath to help a cable-laying procedure wherein the cable is carried through the duct, from all along its own length, by blown air emitted from behind. Substantial improvements in laying speed and efficiency over existing blown air techniques are provided, with less strain on the cable than if pulled by a winch, and reduced laying costs are claimed. As a result of the full-length support provided during laying, cables may be of lighter construction than that required for withstanding conventional laying procedures.
Patent GB-2367003-A (GB)
Title: Paroxetine methansulphonate compositions
Inventor: JACEWICZ VICTOR WITOLD
IPC: A61K31/443
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: Piperidine compounds, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in therapy are disclosed.
Patent GB-2379829-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for identifying a voice caller
Inventor: PEARSON SIANI LYNNE
IPC: H04M1/57
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: A voice call system and a method and apparatus for identifying a voice caller are disclosed. The system includes a call originator apparatus 10 and a called party apparatus 20. At least one trusted user identity is formed in a trusted platform module 12 of the call originator apparatus 10, which is suitably configured according to the Trusted Computing Platform Alliance (TCPA) specification. The called party 20 checks the trusted user identity received when establishing a new voice call. The call originator's identity is confirmed in a reliable and trustworthy manner, even when the voice call is transported over an inherently insecure network such as an open computing system like the internet 30.
Patent GB-2367041-A (GB)
Title: A seat belt anchorage
Inventor: KONISHI TATSUYA
IPC: B60R22/02
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: A vehicle seat comprising a seat base frame 1 having rails 41 which slidably engage with lower rails 40 fixed to the vehicle floor F, a seat cushion frame 2 which is pivotally connected near its forward end, and has a locking mechanism 5 and a seat belt buckle 60 integrally connected to its rearward area. The locking mechanism 5, is mounted on a vertically extending base plate 7 which is attached to a cross frame member 22, and releasably engages with a striker 8 fixed to the vehicle floor, thus providing a secure anchorage, for the seat base frame and seat belt buckle, which can be released to allow the seat cushion frame to be pivoted about its forward end with its seat belt buckle 60 still fixed to its rearward end. Preferably, a seat back SB is pivotally connected, to the seat base frame rails 41, near the rearward edge of the seat base frame 1.
Patent GB-2372975-A (GB)
Title: Integrated fuel tank and chassis of a foot launched powered aircraft which cradles a pilots torso
Inventor: TAYLOR PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: B64D37/02
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: A foot launched, powered aircraft for use with a canopy has a high strength pressurised tubular structure (fig 2), providing an integrated fuel tank and chassis, which assists in dampening engine vibration; provides additional fuel or oil reserves and minimises fluctuations in the centre of gravity, experienced when fuel is drained from a separate fuel container. The chassis cradles a pilots torso to correctly position the thrust line during take-off, on landing and in-flight, while the pressurised chassis assists in the pilots monitoring of the units structural integrity during pre-flight tests. Engine mountings are positioned to minimise tri-axial vibration to the pilot and the attachment of a propeller protective cage is linked directly to the engine mounting, rather than to the chassis, provides synchronicity of movement between the engine and the cage thereby reducing the risk of the propeller striking the cage when impacting the ground. A solar-trickle charging unit and in-flight recharging system is also attached (Fig 6).
Patent GB-2378503-A (GB)
Title: Identification and matching of the furnishings and paints colours
Inventor: MAY RICHARD
IPC: G01J3/46
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: Method comprises colour comparison with the steps of: 1) scanning of sample by spectrophotometer to establish colour components (of light reflected off the article) into number of points. 2) storing the values of each point as a set of first values in a data store (Spectral Data) giving the 2- dimensional view of the colour at each point. 3) deriving from the Spectral Data a second set of values (LAB Data) in a second data store giving the position of the colour in a 3 dimensional colour space. 4) comparing the LAB Data of a particular point with a selected standard (colour scale such as Chromatone (RTM), Dulux (RTM) etc.). 5) establishing a working value for the sample based on coincidence or differences of predetermined numbers of points using an algorithm depending on furnishing material. 6) comparing the working value with comparable colour data for (another) product to identify a colour relationship.
Patent GB-2388160-A (GB)
Title: A gas turbine engine and fuel cell stack combination
Inventor: WALSH PHILIP PATRICK
IPC: F02C3/28
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: The combination comprises a compressor 16 and a turbine 20, the turbine is arranged to drive the compressor 16 which has variable inlet guide vanes 36, the fuel cell stack has at least one anode and one cathode chamber, the compressor supplies oxidant to the cathode chamber 54 and the cathode chamber 54 supplies hot exhaust gases to the first turbine. The power output of the gas turbine engine and fuel cell stack combination may be varied while the temperature and pressure at the cathode remains constant.
Patent GB-2372185-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for transmission of well-bore data on multiple carrier frequencies
Inventor: D CLARK JR LLOYD
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2000-11-08
Abstract: A wireline telemetry system and method of transmitting data on multiple carrier frequencies. The system and method adjust power level and number of bits-per-carrier to optimally or near-optimally utilize the capacity of the wireline cable. Due to the nature of wireline telemetry the overall power level is restricted only by the output capability of the downhole telemetry cartridge and the input power restrictions of the uphole telemetry unit receiver. The optimal power level is determined during a training sequence and is a function of such factors as cable length, cable material, cable temperature and cable geometry. The uplink and downlink transmission are executed using different modulation techniques.
Patent GB-2374364-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for preventing hydrate formation by reinjecting hydrocarbon gas including methanaol
Inventor: SANDERFORD MORTEN REMI
IPC: E21B43/40
Filed: 2000-11-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preventing hydrate formation by reinjecting hydrocarbon gas from an oil production in a production well. Part of the hydrocarbon gas stream from the oil production is reacted to produce raw methanol. This is subsequently added to the remaining hydrocarbon gas which is reinjected in the same production well or injected in another production well. The invention also relates to the use of a slip stream from a hydrocarbon gas stream separated from oil in the production of oil in a production well for the synthesis of methanol to be added to the remaining hydrocarbon gas stream to prevent the formation of hydrocarbon gas hydrates when said hydrocarbon gas stream is reinjected in oil production wells.
Patent GB-2374417-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic logging tool sleeve with two sets of differently shaped apertures
Inventor: TASHIRO HITOSHI
IPC: G01V1/52
Filed: 1998-04-28
Abstract: The sleeve consists of alternating first and second sets of apertures A, B. The first set of apertures, A, has elongate axial bar elements separated by windows, W, which are wider than the bars. The second set of apertures, B, consists of circumferentially elongate slots, each slot narrow centre portion Sc and a wider end portion Se. The sleeve is designed to be used with a receiver section consisting of a number of receiver stations spaced along the tool body, each station including a number of polarised pressure sensors spaced around the tool body circumference. The axis of polarisation of the sensors is parallel to the axis of the tool body.
Patent GB-2391264-A (GB)
Title: Spark plug
Inventor: TINWELL PAUL
IPC: H01T13/32
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: A spark plug (50) comprises an electrically-insulating sleeve (12), a first electrode (16) mounted within the sleeve and having a tip (16a), an electrically-conducting shell (20) surrounding said sleeve, and a second electrode (22) mounted on and electrically-connected to said shell, the second electrode having a tip (22a) positioned so that with the tip (16a) of said first electrode (16) defines a spark gap (G1) of the plug. Said second electrode (22) is joined to an end surface (20b) of the shell (20) by a joining member (51) which makes an arcuate junction (53) with said shell. The joining member (51) is shaped so that, between the shell and the electrode, it reduces in transverse cross-sectional area.
Patent GB-2399896-A (GB)
Title: Identifying uncorrectable codewords in a reed-solomon decoder handling errors and erasures
Inventor: BANKS DAVID MURRAY
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: In a Reed-Solomon decoder handling both errors and erasures, an uncorrectable codeword is identified when any one or more of six conditions (a) to (f) is satisfied: <SL> <LI>(a) no solution to key equation   s  (x)T(x)   I    l  (x)modx<2T>; <LI>(b) deg  s  (x)   *  nerrors; <LI>(c) error and erasure locations coincide; <LI>(d) deg   l  (x)   /  nerrors + nerasures; <LI>(e) nerasures + 2*nerrors > 2T; and <LI>(f) an error location has a zero correction magnitude. </SL> Nerrors and nerasures represent, respectively, a number of errors and erasures, with respect to an error locator polynomial   s  (x) and an erasure locator polynomial   G  (x), 2T is the strength of a Reed-Solomon code,   l  (x) is an errata evaluator polynomial, and T(x) is a modified syndrome polynomial. A detector circuit 300 comprises a logic unit 350 which tests for the conditions (a) to (g), and an indicator unit 360 which provides a corresponding output.
Patent GB-2381244-A (GB)
Title: Boat with a circular hull
Inventor: COPESTAKE DENNIS THOMAS
IPC: B63B1/04
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A boat comprises a hull 10 of generally circular dished form, a motor and a propulsion unit arranged to be driven by the motor. The propulsion unit is angularly moveable through at least 180{ to permit steering of the boat. The hull may be keelless and finless, while the propulsion unit may comprise a fixed axis propeller which drives water along a flexible duct 28. The end of the duct being moveable by means of control cables 36 and 38 to steer the boat. The boat may also comprise a flap 44 pivotable about a generally horizontal axis for controlling the pitch of the boat, in use. The underside of the hull may be provided with a series of wheels 42.
Patent GB-2398284-A (GB)
Title: Storage tube for elasticated netting
Inventor: REVILL STUART BAIRD
IPC: A22C13/02
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: The distal end opening 21A of a storage tube 20A for elasticated netting is oblique to the longitudinal axis of the tube, its lower area extending further than its upper area, so that as the elasticated netting is pulled off the periphery of the tube 20A by a product emerging from the opening 21A it will not become skewed and its weft threads will remain generally vertical.
Patent GB-2397464-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device for mobile telephone
Inventor: COX JOHANNE
IPC: H04W8/24
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A portable communication device of the type having a separable user identification module, such as a mobile telephone handset, is provided with an anti-theft device. The anti-theft device comprises input means and control means. The input means accept or allow input of an activation code and a de-activation code. The control means are configured to switch the portable communication device to a limited service mode in response to the activation code and to switch the portable communication device to a full service mode in response to a de-activation code. It is preferable that a SIM card is not needed for the anti-theft device to function. The invention is particularly useful when the device is in transit or storage before being purchased by a user.
Patent GB-2387878-A (GB)
Title: Rotary pump with seals mounted on a rocker arm
Inventor: CHIARAMELLO GIOVANNI
IPC: F04C2/46
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A rotary pump 1 has an outer casing 2, at least one oblong rotary member 27 housed inside the casing 2 to rotate about an axis of rotation 9, and a sealing device interposed between the rotary member 27 and the casing 2 to define two variable-volume chambers 29 and 30 inside the casing 2; the sealing device having a rocker arm member 31 fitted to the casing 2 to rock about a rocking axis 36 parallel to the axis of rotation 9, and two sealing lips 39 carried by the rocker arm member 31 to cooperate in sealing manner with the rotary member 27; the lips 39 being located on opposite sides of a plane P containing the axis of rotation 9 and the rocking axis 36.
Patent GB-2391118-A (GB)
Title: Miniature motor with sleeved shaft
Inventor: MABUCHI TAKAICHI
IPC: H02K7/116
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: The present invention minimizes flexural vibrations transmitted to a commutator terminal 5 and prevents breakage of a connected coil by mounting a metallic sleeve 20 on a shaft 2 between the mounting portion of a commutator 4 and the end face of a laminated core 3. Also, insulation coating is applied not only onto the laminated core 3 but also onto the metallic sleeve 20 to fix the metallic sleeve 20 to the laminated core 3. Thereby, deflection is prevented from being transmitted to a connecting portion of the coil and the commutator terminal. Wire breakage is prevented and the positioning of the commutator on the rotor shaft is made easy.
Patent GB-2383503-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling power upon cell hand-over
Inventor: CHANG JIN-WEON
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling uplink transmission power in a hand-over region of a user equipment (UE) in communication with a Node B using a Fast Cell Selection (FCS) scheme includes the steps of establishing radio links to a plurality of cells in an active set and recognising that a best cell must be changed from a current best cell to a next best cell according to states of the established radio links when the UE enters a hand-over region during communication with the current best cell. Thereafter transmission power is controlled according to a transmission power control (TPC) command received from the next best cell for a delay time after the UE recognises that the best cell must be changed. A preferred embodiment further includes steps of comparing a TPC command from each of the current and next best cells for a duration of time, decreasing the transmission commands if the TPC commands received from the current and next best cells are both power-down commands, and increasing the transmission power if any one of the TPC commands is a power-up command.
Patent GB-2399455-A (GB)
Title: Switch
Inventor: YONG YAP PIT
IPC: H01H3/58
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: A switch 100 comprises a contacting pointer 40 urged by a first 20 and a second (201, FIG.2) urging plate enclosing a compression spring with a first rotating gear 32, and a switching device 50 having a first S1 and a second contact S2. The rotation of the first rotating gear 32 in one direction allows an instantaneous detection by the contact of the tip 42 of the pointer 40 at the first contact point S1 and a reverse direction of rotation of the first rotating gear 32 causes the tip 42 of the pointer 40 to contact with the second contact point S2 and a signal is produced each time.
Patent GB-2384265-A (GB)
Title: A method of designing a drill bit
Inventor: FINDLEY SIDNEY L
IPC: B22F7/06
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: A method of designing a drill bit which comprises selecting a core material 76', selecting a bit crown material 13, configuring a hollow bit crown to be fabricated of the bit crown material where the hollow bit crown has a thickness sufficient to maintain a configuration as a quantity of molten core material is disposed therein. The bit crown material may be formed from a mixture of particulate material and infiltrant material.
Patent GB-2401164-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline protection system
Inventor: WEBSTER DAVID
IPC: F16K31/122
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A protection system for a pipeline comprises a hydraulically actuated valve operable to switchably prevent a flow of fluid from a first section of the pipeline to a second section of the pipeline, a hydraulic fluid source for supplying hydraulic fluid to said hydraulically actuated valve to enable actuation thereof, a vent for venting hydraulic fluid from the hydraulically actuated valve, the hydraulically actuated valve being connected to the vent via a differential pressure valve to control venting of the hydraulically actuated valve, a pressure transfer barrier with a first port connected to the first section of the pipeline and a second port connected to said differential pressure valve, said differential pressure valve being supplied with hydraulic fluid at a reference pressure. If the pressure of fluid in the first section of pipeline exceeds the reference pressure of the hydraulic fluid supplied to the differential pressure valve, the differential pressure valve is caused to be in an open state, thereby causing the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulically actuated valve to be released via the vent. The protection system is of particular application to sub-sea hydrocarbon extraction wells. Referring now to Figure 2, a thin-walled section of pipeline 1 is connected to a thick-walled section of pipeline 2 via a hydraulically actuated valve comprising HIPPS valve 3 and failsafe hydraulic thin-walled section of pipeline 1 is connected to a thick-walled section actuator 4. As before, a directional control valve 5 located in a sub-sea control module 6 is used to allow control of the HIPPS valve for purposes other than pressure protection, such as shutting down the production output. The hydraulic actuator 4 is fed hydraulic fluid, typically waterglycol rather than oil, via DCV 5 and umbilical 8 from hydraulic power unit 7, located above the sea surface. The pipeline 2 from the well tree is connected to a pressure transfer barrier 12. This device is shown in sectioned view, and comprises a sealed cylinder with a sliding piston 13 inside which is sealed to the wall of the cylinder. The other side of pressure transfer barrier 12 is filled with hydraulic fluid and is connected to a control port of a pilotless, dual, toggle-action differential pressure operated valve system 14. Valve system 14 comprises two differential pressure valves 16 and 17, connected together so that when one valve is caused to be in a closed state, the other is caused to be in an open state, and vice versa. The other control port of valve system 14 is fed with a reference hydraulic pressure, the pressure being set as required by regulator 15, from the HPU 7 and through umbilical 8. Valve 17 is connected between actuator 4 and a vent via hydraulic feeds 18. Valve 16 is connected between actuator 4 and DCV 5 via hydraulic feeds 19.
Patent GB-2403004-A (GB)
Title: Optical detector apparatus
Inventor: CRONIN JOHN LESLIE
IPC: G02B13/06
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: A dual beam detector apparatus includes two detectors 11 and 12 held facing each other and co-linear. The two light beams 13 and 14 to be measured are deflected by a prism 15. The position of the prism can be adjusted by a means 16 so that the light beams 13, 14 each fall on their respective detectors 11, 12 irrespective of the separation of the beams. This can be used to provide a flexible, inexpensive, high performance dual channel line camera. The two detectors 11, 12 may be of the same or different technologies.
Patent GB-2404783-A (GB)
Title: Dual-mode electron beam lithography machine
Inventor: GROVES TIMOTHY
IPC: H01J37/20
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: A dual-mode electron beam lithography machine 10 comprises an electron beam column 11 for generating an electron beam 12 for writing a pattern on a surface of a substrate 14. The substrate being supported on a stage 13 movable to displace the substrate relative to the beam. The column 10 includes beam deflecting plates 16 for deflecting the beam to scan the substrate surface in accordance with the pattern to be written and beam blanking plates 15 for blanking the beam to interrupt writing. The machine further comprises control means, 17 to 20, for changing each of writing current, stage movement, beam deflection and beam blanking between a predetermined first mode optimised for pattern-writing accuracy, thus resolution, and a predetermined second mode different from the first mode and optimised for pattern-writing speed, thus throughput. This allows machine to be optimised for accuracy or throughput without the need for change of basic components or for any other fundamental adaption of the machine.
Patent GB-2405134-A (GB)
Title: Paint kettle and roller tray
Inventor: FEARON JOHN
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: A paint kettle and roller tray has a moulded body 1 with a special shape cutaway at the front 2 the shape of the cutaway front gives it a paint splash shield 3 whichever function it is used as paint kettle, or roller tray. The moulded shielded paint kettle roller tray has a static handle 4 moulded into it which gives easier handling. The moulded kettle may have a raised area 6 to provide a gradient when used as a roller tray. The kettle may also have a moulded corrugated inlay 5.
Patent GB-2392613-A (GB)
Title: Improved ergonomic chair background of the invention
Inventor: KOEPKE MARCUS C
IPC: A47C1/0355
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: An ergonomic chair (10) includes a four-bag linkage arrangement wherein a lower frame member (100) is provided with a rigid front support (130) and a rigid rear support (120) with a seat member (30) pivotably connected to the front support (130). A back rest (20, 200) has an upper support pivotably connected at an upper end of the rear support (120) of the lower frame. A link member pivotably connects at a first end to a rear support (120) of the seat member and at second end to a lower support of the back rest. This novel arrangement permits tilting movement of the backrest rearwardly relative to the lower frame member causing elevation of a rear portion of the seat member, permitting the feet to remain on the floor and alleviating pressure on the user's thighs, while rotation occurs closely coincident with the pivot axis of the user's hips ad while maintaining a generally uniform gaze line.
Patent GB-2409582-A (GB)
Title: Dual ground plane multi-band antenna for mobile communication terminals
Inventor: WANG HANYANG
IPC: H01Q5/371
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: The antenna comprises a first substantially planar ground plate 5, a first substantially planar resonator 6 positioned in a plane substantially parallel to the first ground plate and a second substantially planar ground plate 7 positioned in a plane substantially parallel to the first ground plate; two or more connectors 10B for electrically connecting the second ground plate to ground; and one or more connectors 10A for electrically connecting the first resonator to the second ground plate.