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Patent GB-2423029-A (GB)
Title: Penis erection-enhancing device and methods of use thereof
Inventor: MAUDARBOCUS SIDDICK MOHAMED AH
IPC: A61N2/06
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a safe, non-invasive device most suitable for males who suffer from sexual dysfunction (e.g., but not limited to, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and orgasmic problems) and methods of use thereof. The device can also be used by males without erectile dysfunction, who wish to enhance their sexual function.
Patent GB-2428610-A (GB)
Title: Perimetrically loading collet
Inventor: CRAIG DANIEL T
IPC: B23B31/20
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: A perimetrically acting collet (10) which includes a body and at least one mating profile (12) opening in the body. At least one resilient member (32,34,36) is located adjacent the at least one lug (42) opening and a profile in the body is biased perimetrically by the at least one resilient member. Another collet has at least one profile therein, the profile acting perimetrically of a cross-sectional shape of the collet. A method for engaging a mating profile downhole approaching the mating profile with a perimetrically acting collet, perimetrically deflecting the collet and perimetrically engaging the mating profile.
Patent GB-2445582-A (GB)
Title: Method for analysing data from an electromagnetic survey
Inventor: AMUNDSEN LASSE
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A method for analysing data from an electromagnetic survey of a region so as to indicate the presence of a hydrocarbon reservoir comprises obtaining vertical magnetic dipole data and electric dipole data from the survey, and determining an amplitude of the vertical magnetic dipole data and an amplitude of the electric dipole data, optionally after normalising the data with reference data relating to the same region. The amplitudes are then compared to provide an indication of the likelihood of the presence of hydrocarbons in the region.
Patent GB-2445609-A (GB)
Title: Hand operated wheel and rim cleaning device with moving brushes
Inventor: BOYD KENNETH LINDEN
IPC: B60S3/04
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A cylindrical housing 1 may be attached to a wheel 10 via fastening means (not shown). A rotating transparent inner backplate 6 held within said housing may have a plurality of movable brushes, 7 and 8 contained therein. A large rotating brush 7 may be used to clean the face of a wheel rim and a number of smaller bottle like brushes mat be used to penetrate between crevices or spokes of the wheel being cleaned, all of the brushes may rotate and/or be moved back and forth in a reciprocating manner. A water inlet connector 3 may be connected to a hose or tap and a series of jets 5 sprays the wheel, a cleaning chemical may be admitted. A drain 4 may be provided at the base of the device.
Patent GB-2445572-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent bi-stable structure system
Inventor: LEUNG EUGENE H C
IPC: F16F1/02
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: An intelligent bi-stable structure system has a discrete number of states. The system comprises a plurality of bi-stable metal strips, a plurality of connections connecting the bi-stable metal strips, and at least one control point for controlling the state of the system. The connections are provided to have the system being in one stable state and the system transforms from one stable state to another stable state as the control point is activated. Since the system absorbs energy in order to transform from one state to a second state by activating a control point, the system can be utilized in dampers, walls for sustaining earthquake. Furthermore, the system can divide the space into various configurations according to the various states of the system so as to provide flexible spatial utilization and flexible landscape.
Patent GB-2436206-A (GB)
Title: Split-spread source-streamer configurations
Inventor: MOLDOVEANU NICOLAE
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A method of marine seismic surveying comprises positioning a plurality of source-only tow vessels S1,S2,S3,S4 and one or more source-streamer tow vessels S3 to acquire a wide- and/or full-azimuth seismic survey without need for the spread to repeat a path once traversed. One or more of the source only vessels may be deployed on the starboard side of the streamers with one or more other source only vessels on the port side. Alternatively, all the source-only vessels may be deployed on the same side of the streamers. These arrangements allow two source lines of marine seismic data to be acquired simultaneously. Also disclosed is a method which allows surveying a sub-sea geologic feature using a marine seismic spread, the spread smartly negotiating at least one turn during the surveying, and shooting and recording during the turn. In order to acquire data during the turns, the streamers are equipped with acoustic receivers for determining the position of the streamers and with steering devices.
Patent GB-2448524-A (GB)
Title: Reeling device for window covering
Inventor: LIN KER-MIN
IPC: E06B9/322
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A reeling device for a window covering comprises a plurality of guiding wheels 2 provided in a line arrangement and a number of S-shaped resilient coils 23. Two adjacent guiding wheels 2 are engaged with each other by peripheral teeth 21 formed thereon. One of the two adjacent guiding wheels 2 includes one cord 22 wound thereon opposite to another cord 22 wound on another of the two adjacent guiding wheels 2. The two adjacent guiding wheels 2 have an S-shaped resilient coil 23 secured between them. The S-shaped resilient coil 23 provides a resilient force to operate the cords 22 simultaneously, and to balance the weight of a curtain. The cords may be longitudinally attached onto the curtain and control the expansion or retraction thereof.
Patent GB-2439757-A (GB)
Title: Anode Flow Field Board for Fuel Cell
Inventor: SHU HSI-MING
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: The present invention provides an anode flow field board for a fuel cell, which comprises a substrate 11, and a shunt portion 12 configured on the substrate, an inlet 13 channel structure, at least one slot body, an outlet channel structure 15, and an outlet hole 16 ; wherein, the inlet channel structure is connected between the shunt portion and these slot bodies, and the configured positions for the arrangement of these slot bodies are associated with these configured positions of anodes for each membrane electrode assembly; the outlet channel structure is connected between these slots bodies and the outlet hole; and, the outlet hole is connected to the outlet channel structure.
Patent GB-2449490-A (GB)
Title: Power tool with super capacitors
Inventor: CUI WEI
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: The power tool 1 includes super capacitors 6 which are placed in the tool to provide electric power for a motor 3. The power tool may be an electric screwdriver, an electric drill, an electric saw or an electric hammer. The super capacitors may be connected with the motor by series connection or parallel connection to provide electric power. The motor can output motive force by way of a transmission system 2.
Patent GB-2453545-A (GB)
Title: High speed camera status indicators
Inventor: ROBINSON CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: H04N5/222
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: A high speed video camera 10 comprises a camera body 20 and a camera lens 30. The rear of the camera body 20 is formed with a handle 40 adjacent to rear face 50 of the camera. Mounted upon or within the handle 40 is a plurality of status LED 60, preferably in a horizontal row. A camera microprocessor controls an LED driver which drives the status LED 60 commonly but independently. This permits various different patterns or sequences to be generated in different colours, in turn to provide an indication, to a remote user, a plurality of different camera statuses. A single LED may be used to display a variety of sequences.
Patent GB-2441278-A (GB)
Title: Wireless diagnostic systems
Inventor: NOBLE GAYLE LORETTA
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: Wireless diagnostic systems and methods of implementing wireless diagnostic analysis between at least one end point device and at least one wireless diagnostic device/probe, each including a wireless transceiver that enables wireless communication therebetween. The wireless diagnostic device could be a bit error rate tester, a protocol analyzer, a generator, a jammer, a monitor, and the like. The end point devices can be storage devices, LAN ports, computer systems, SAN ports, wireless RAIDS, network taps, and the like.
Patent GB-2444215-A (GB)
Title: Inspection device for headrest return prevention mechanism
Inventor: UDA MINORU
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] An inspection device for a headrest return prevention mechanism that moves forward in a rear collision and, at a position where the headrest supports the head of a seated person, prevents the headrest from returning. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] An inspection device (1) for inspecting a headrest return prevention mechanism (50) having a bracket (52) and an engagement section (51) capable of returning to a normal position after it is displaced from that position to a fixed position. The inspection device (1) has a base (11), a clamp mechanism (12) for fixing the bracket (52) to the base (11), a load application mechanism (13) for applying a load to the engagement section (51) to move it from the normal position to the fixed position, a displacement sensor (14) for measuring the fixed position when the engagement section (51) is displaced from the normal position to the fixed position, and a computer (15) for determining whether the engagement section (51) has moved to the predetermined fixed position based on the fixed position measured by the displacement sensor (14). A defective product where the engagement section is not displaced to the predetermined fixed position can be accurately determined.
Patent GB-2454078-A (GB)
Title: Collecting container with inner bin and outer bin
Inventor: SCHAUERHUBER HERMANN OLIVER
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2008-10-20
Abstract: A collecting container with an inner bin 2 and an outer bin 1 has a lid 3 that is releasably fixed to the outer bin, and a filling opening which can be closed with a flap 34 that is moveably mounted on the lid. Said container also has a first chain of control rods fixed to the lid, which engages with the flap and is provided for opening and/or closing the flap, and a second chain of control rods fixed to the outer bin, which is provided for activating the first chain of control rods.
Patent GB-2453496-A (GB)
Title: Air cleaner conductor system
Inventor: PATERSON CHRISTOPER M
IPC: B03C3/34
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: An air cleaner conductor system is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The air cleaner conductor system includes an electrostatic precipitator assembly (600), a chassis (402) of an air cleaner (100) including an electrostatic precipitator receptacle (404) and a power supply (220), and two or more electrical contacts (204) located in the electrostatic precipitator receptacle (404) and coupled to the power supply (220). The two or more electrical contacts (204) extend at least partially into the electrostatic precipitator receptacle (404). The electrostatic precipitator assembly (600) comes into contact with the two or more electrical contacts (204) when the electrostatic precipitator assembly (600) is substantially fully inserted into position in the electrostatic precipitator receptacle (404).
Patent GB-2469279-A (GB)
Title: Linear reciprocating free piston external combustion open cycle heat engine
Inventor: MIKALSEN RIKARD
IPC: F02G3/02
Filed: 2009-04-07
Abstract: A heat engine comprising reciprocating compressor 110 and expander 101 elements arranged in a linear, free-piston configuration, a combustor 116 separate from the compressor and expander elements, and a linear energy conversion device (212) provides conversion of solid, liquid, or gaseous fuel into hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic energy by means of subjecting a working fluid to a thermodynamic cycle with substantially constant pressure combustion. The compression and expansion elements are mechanically connected by a rigid rod 103 to permit the compression and expansion elements to reciprocate in unison. The valves 106, 104, 114, 113 may be automatically controlled by an electronic control unit 125. A heat exchanger may also be used to improve efficiency. The engine is highly efficient and can be used for electric power generation and combined heat and power systems.
Patent GB-2470049-A (GB)
Title: Optical imaging with reduced immersion liquid evaporation effects
Inventor: SIX STEPHAN
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 2009-05-07
Abstract: An optical arrangement for use in an optical imaging process comprising: an optical element 108; an immersion zone 109 which, during said imaging process, is located adjacent to said optical element and filled with an immersion liquid 109.1; and a liquid repelling device 1 The optical element has a first surface region 108.1 and a second surface region 108.2 wherein said first surface region, during the imaging process, is wetted by the immersion liquid. The liquid repelling device generates an electrical field in the region of the second surface and said electrical field is adapted to cause a repellent force F on parts 109.3 of the immersion liquid which are responsive to the electrical field and inadvertently contact the second surface region. The repellent force has a direction to drive away said parts of the contacting liquid from the second surface region, thereby acting to reduce liquid evaporation. The invention may be used in the context of microlithography used for fabricating microelectronic circuits.
Patent GB-2456714-A (GB)
Title: Water-based inks for ink-jet printing
Inventor: YOSHIDA HIROYUKI
IPC: C09D11/322
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to (1) particles of a polymer for ink-jet printing which contain a colorant, wherein the polymer is in the form of a mixture containing a rosin (A) and a vinyl polymer (B); (2) a water dispersion and a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which exhibit a less unevenness of colors and a high optical density; and (3) a process for producing the water dispersion.
Patent GB-2463966-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief across seals in subsea couplings
Inventor: KIRKMAN DOUGLAS FREDERICK
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2009-08-25
Abstract: A subsea coupling 1 in which a male probe coupler 2 and a female socket coupler 3 each include a poppet valve 9, 17 openable upon mating of the couplers and having a recess 32 in the socket 3 accommodating an annular seal 25 for providing a radial seal between the probe and the socket comprises, in one embodiment, at least one pressure relief channel (37, fig 4) in a leading edge of the probe 2 for avoiding hydraulic lock by allowing the escape of hydraulic fluid entrapped between the probe, the seal 25 and the recess 32 when the couplers are made up. In another embodiment, a relief groove (112, fig 15) is provided in a trailing face of the recess (45) in the socket 3. There may alternatively be a stand-off ring 31 (fig 6) disposed between one end of the recess and the inner side of a C-seal 25 to hold the C-seal in place and distort to allow egress of trapped fluid past the C-seal.
Patent GB-2474282-A (GB)
Title: Identifying the location of individuals or objects via a network of short range wireless receivers
Inventor: ARNOLD PETER STUART
IPC: G01S5/02
Filed: 2009-10-10
Abstract: A system is disclosed for uniquely identifying individuals or objects and tracking their location. The system comprises a network of short range wireless receivers provided at different locations; one or more uniquely identifiable short range wireless transmitters; and a central system including a means to gather and process location information about the uniquely identifiable short range wireless transmitter. The transmitter may be arranged to withstand extremes of temperature, pressure or humidity. The transmitted may be incorporated in a pendant, watch, or jewellery. Alternatively the transmitter may be located into packaging in order to track the delivery of goods. In a further embodiment, the transmitter may be arranged to provide an alert when in proximity to other items, individuals, or animals. The short range wireless receivers may be wireless routers.
Patent GB-2476316-A (GB)
Title: Method And Apparatus For Predictive Control Of A Wind Turbine Generator
Inventor: BOWYER ROBERT
IPC: F03D7/02
Filed: 2009-12-21
Abstract: A predictive controller for a wind turbine comprising blades, an actuator for adjusting a control feature of the turbine generator (e.g. blade pitch, generator output) and a wind sensor 26 (e.g. LIDAR) for detecting wind speed distance upstream of the turbine. The controller 27 provides a turbine output control signal u(t) and receives upstream wind speed values v(t) from the wind sensor to generate a rolling time-series representation of incident wind speed for a future time period. The controller produces output control signal time series values for a future time period and optimises those values based on minimising a cost function defining aspects of the operation of the turbine (e.g. difference between predicted and demanded generator speed, operating wear on electro-mechanicals and change related losses) and outputting a control signal based on the optimised time series values.
Patent GB-232626-A (GB)
IPC: B65H45/14
Filed: 1925-04-17
Abstract: 232,626. Spiess, G. April 19, 1924, [Con vention date]. Folding paper.-In a sheetfolding machine employing buckling folders for imparting three or more cross folds to the sheet, the first two folders are arranged so that when the sheet has been folded twice, the half of the sheet which was leading when the sheet was fed into the machine is on the inside of the folded' sheet. The sheets are aligned against a side bar 5 on a table 3 by parallel rollers 4, and are fed by rollers 6, 7 to the first folder, comprising a buckling plate 8 and folding rollers 7, 9. From the first folder, the sheet is carried down between guides 10 until it abuts against a stop and is then forwarded in a horizontal direction to the rollers 11, 12, 14 and buckling plate 13 comprising the second folder which folds the original leading end of the sheet into the inside of the folded sheet. The sheet passes horizontally between guides 15 'to a stop and is then moved vertically to the third folder 16 - - 19, which is situated at the same side of the machine as the second folder and forwards the sheet to horizontal guides 20 below the feed table 3. From the guides 20 the sheet is carried in a direction opposite to the feed direction to the fourth folder 21 - - 24, from which the folded sheet is delivered by rollers 25 to a conveyer 26. In a modification, the sheet may be delivered from the fourth folder either in the direction of feed or in the opposite direc- 'tion. According to the Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 (3) (a), the third folder may be arranged to deliver the sheet in a direction away from the guides, in which case the fourth folder will not be situated directly beneath the feed table, but will be displaced laterally thereof. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-684041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the tuning mechanism of radio apparatus
Inventor: MOON JOHN LESLIE
IPC: H03J5/00
Filed: 1950-04-26
Abstract: 684,041. Radio receiving apparatus. ELECTRIC & MUSICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd. April 26, 1951 [April 26, 1950], No. 10226/50. Class 40 (v). A tuning mechanism comprises a number of adjustable elements mounted on a movable carriage, in which movement of the carriage brings the elements successively into circuit and, at the same time into position for adjustment by manual tuning means. As applied to a superheterodyne receiver, coil formers 5 are mounted between a rear disc 3 and front disc (not shown) whereby upon rotation of shaft 4 they may be brought successively into circuit by engagement of corresponding contacts 11 with a set of fixed contacts 12. Each former carried a pair of variable inductances, respectively, for aerial and oscillator circuit tuning, having ganged iron cores which may be adjusted by means of threaded rods 13 passing through corresponding holes in the front disc. Attached to each rod 13 is a conically-shaped cam 20, the end 14 of which forms one member of a dogclutch ; the other member 15 is attached to the tuning device 17, being normally held out of engagement by a spring. Depression of the device 17 causes the member 15 to engage which ever of the tuning elements has been brought into circuit, adjustment of this element being then effected by rotation of the device 17. The tuning position is indicated by means of a fixed scale and a pointer, Fig. 1 (not shown) coupled to a bell-crank follower member 21 which rests on the surface of the cam 20 concerned; alternatively, each of the spindles 13 may carry a separate circular tuning scale,
Patent GB-125587-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument for Measuring Vertical Heights of Aerial Objects, or Horizontal Distances, say for Surveying Purposes.
IPC: G01C3/20
Filed: 1916-07-20
Abstract: 125,587. Barr & Stroud, Barr, A., and Stroud. W. July 20, 1916. Drawings to Specification. Range and height finders. - Instruments for measuring vertical heights of aerial objects, or horizontal distances for surveying and like purposes, consist of instrumental-base range.-finders, with a translatable prism as described, for instance, in Specification 9520/88, provided with means for maintaining the principal plane of refraction of the prism vertical or horizontal (according as heights or horizontal distances are to be measured), whatever the angle of sight of the target. The " range " indication is then the true range multiplied by the factor (sine or cosine of the angle of site) required to convert the true range into the height or horizontal distance. In one form, the prism is mounted pendulumwise. Or gearing may be provided for rotating the prism as the instrument is turned about an horizontal axis to sight the target. In order to avoid the introduction of halving errors, two measuring-prisms moving in opposite directions may be employed. Instruments may be constructed so as to be alternatively available for measuring vertical heights, or horizontal distances, or ranges.