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Patent GB-2388350-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle differential control
Inventor: CLARE DAVID ANDREW
IPC: B60K23/04
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A control system for determining drive torque distribution to a vehicle's wheels increases a degree of locking of torque distribution means in response to a detected increase in ride height difference between at least two road wheels or axles. This results in a reduced difference in drive torque or speed for different wheels or axles. The system is typically applied to a four wheel drive vehicle comprising centre and rear differentials. A controller 28 receives signals from ride height sensors 42,44,46,48 and determines from the ride height signals the degree of articulation of the vehicle suspension. The degree of locking of differentials is increased with increased articulation and with increased rate of change of articulation.
Patent GB-2395467-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorbing steering column device for vehicle
Inventor: SAWADA NAOKI
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: A shock absorbing steering column device for a vehicle, comprising a body mounting bracket of generally L-shape in side view for installing a steering column on a body having a bent part and a pair of flat plate-shaped support wall parts disposed on a body mounting part at the rear side of the vehicle and a pair of column fixed parts disposed on the flat plate-shaped support wall parts at the front side of the vehicle so that, at a secondary collision, the initial moving directions of the support wall parts and the column fixing parts of the body mounting bracket are generally horizontal such that these parts rotate around the bent part and generally matches the input direction (generally horizontal) of an impact load from a driver, whereby the initial movement of the body mounting bracket at the time.
Patent GB-2402819-A (GB)
Title: Identifying a charger connected to a USB port
Inventor: VESELIC DUSAN
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for charging a rechargeable power source in a mobile device through a USB port. A power converter receives an input voltage from an external power source and generates a charger output having a regulated voltage. A signal generator generates a charger configuration signal having pre-selected waveform characteristics that are selected to identify operating characteristics of the charging apparatus. A USB connector couples the charger output and charger configuration signal to the USB port on the mobile device. The USB connector may include a voltage bus (Vbus) contact coupled to the charger output, a positive data (D+) contact coupled to the charger configuration signal, and a negative data (D-) contact coupled to the charger configuration signal. The charger configuration signal may be transmitted simultaneously to the D+ and D- contacts, such that the D+ and D- contacts are continuously either both in a logic high state or both in a logic low state. The mobile device is configured to identify the operating characteristics of the charging apparatus from the waveform characteristics of the charger configuration signal and to apply the charger output to recharge the rechargeable power source.
Patent GB-2395482-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing non-hygroscopic azithromycin dihydrate
Inventor: BHADRAVATHI RAVIKUMAR
IPC: C07H17/00
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A direct, single step process for preparing a semi-synthetic antibiotic azithromycin dihydrate (non-hygroscopic) is provided, by in situ reductive N-methylation of azaerythromycin A and subsequent crystallization from a mixture of acetone and water, preferably together with a catalytical quantity of a base such as liquor ammonia. The process comprises: <SL> <LI>a) reacting azaerythromycin A with formic acid and formaldehyde in an organic solvent medium, to form a reaction mass comprising N-methylated azaerythromycin A (i.e. azithromycin); <LI>b) adding aqueous alkali solution to the reaction mass to form an aqueous phase and an organic phase; <SL> <LI>c) (i) when the organic solvent medium is acetone, separating the aqueous phase from the acetone organic phase, and removing the aqueous phase; or <LI>(ii) when the organic solvent medium is a solvent other than acetone, separating the aqueous phase from the organic phase and removing the aqueous phase, optionally washing the separated organic phase with aqueous alkali solution, completely distilling off the solvent from the organic phase to leave a residue, and adding acetone to dissolve the residue and form an acetone organic phase; </SL> <LI>d) adding water, and optionally a base, to the acetone organic phase to form a mixture, and allowing crystals to form in the mixture; <LI>e) recovering the crystals from the mixture and optionally washing the crystals; <LI>f) drying the crystals to obtain non-hygroscopic azithromycin dihydrate. </SL> Non-hygroscopic azithromycin dihydrate of a pharmaceutically acceptable quality is obtainable in yields up to 78-82% w/w.
Patent GB-2395935-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for lifting and handling bales
Inventor: HICKEY JOHN
IPC: A01D87/12
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: An agricultural apparatus for lifting and handling agricultural goods, such as bales, comprises a chassis 20 adapted to be connected to the rear of a tractor and a tilting framework 24 connected to the chassis and adapted to be tilted between a horizontal orientation overlying the chassis and an upright orientation. The tilting framework comprises a mast lift arrangement adapted to support a pair of lifting arms 32 and an extension frame 44, 56 adapted to support two pairs of pivoting arms 52-55. The mast lift arrangement comprises a main frame 36 and a movable frame 38, the movable frame being linearly movable relative to the main frame. A set of fixed arms 42,43 is provided at the top of the structure. In operation, a first bale is lifted from the ground by arms 32,33 and clamped between these and fixed arms 42,43, and then two more bales can be engaged by arms 52-55. The framework 24 can be then tilted for transport.
Patent GB-2405979-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security system using telephone
Inventor: USTEK MURAT
IPC: B60R25/045
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: A vehicle security system has a switch 2 which responds to opening of a car door by causing a telephone 1 to call a number at which the car owner can listen to ambient sounds in the car. The owner may also send a signal to the telephone causing a switch 13 to turn off the car engine.
Patent GB-2406846-A (GB)
Title: Device for expelling the contents of a squeeze-to-empty type container
Inventor: CHANDLER COLIN
IPC: B65D35/28
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A device which can be clamped to a squeeze-to-empty type container in order to expel the contents of the container. The device is made from a single piece of rectangular plastic. The transverse centre line of the piece forms a hinge 1 allowing the extremities 6 to left and right of the hinge line to form a pair of arms which can fold towards each other. A locking mechanism 2, 3, 4 is provided at the ends which are distal from the hinge allowing the device to be clamped to the container. The surfaces of the arms which are adjacent to each other when the device is in use, ie the internal surfaces 5, may have a rounded longitudinal edge which allows the device to slide more easily along the container.
Patent GB-2397701-A (GB)
Title: Battery connector
Inventor: SHIRAE YUTAKA
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A battery connector wherein a meandering contact member (5) is housed in a housing (1). A hump (56) of the contact member projects from an opening (16) of the housing (1). An engagement shoe (66) formed in the hump (56) engages with an engagement face (21) of the housing (1) to apply a preload to the contact (57). The engagement shoe (66) has a shape which is free from any acute edge and comprises a flat portion (71), and arcuate wings Bumps (75, Fig 7A) may be formed on the flat portion (71). The configuration avoids shaving of the engagement face or deformation of the contact member.
Patent GB-2393773-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for laying a conduit on the seabed from a floating vessel
Inventor: SIMPSON NIGEL
IPC: F16L1/19
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: Conduit 3 to be laid on the seabed from a floating conduit laying vessel 1 emerges from the bottom end of a vertically orientated linear tensioner 8b mounted on a tower structure 7 and is directed substantially vertically downwardly to pass through a surrounding guide 12 mounted on the vessel separately from the tower structure. The pipe guide causes the pipe to deviate from the vertical through a small acute angle (  r  ). In this way, the horizontal thrust that would be exerted on the tensioner 8b due to the tension in the conduit if the tensioner were to be the last guide means for the conduit before it enters the sea is transferred to the guide itself, this being mounted in the vessel at a location of greater structural strength, e.g. in a moonpool cover 13. If a moonpool is used, it is preferably rounded off at the bottom 15 to prevent damage to the conduit. The guide 12 may have a fixed guide surface.
Patent GB-2410057-A (GB)
Title: Inertia controlled seat track locking mechanism
Inventor: DILWORTH SAMUEL ROBERT
IPC: B60N2/433
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A seat track locking device which is mounted to a seat support 18 that is movable along a track 16 comprises a lock 30 that can be moved from a track engaged position to a track released position; a movable control member 40, mounted to the support, for moving the lock between the locked and released positions, and inertia means 80, connected to the control means, for displacing the control member from a position in which it is able to move the lock [Figures 5a,b], to a position in which is prevented from moving the lock [Figures 5c,d]. Preferably the inertia means 80 is an operating handle 81 coupled to the control member 40 which, under normal conditions, enables an occupant of the seat to lock or unlock the locking device.
Patent GB-2413460-A (GB)
Title: Cellular communication through device in short range communication with handset
Inventor: SINGH ARVINDER
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A first device 101 communicates over a short range link 111 with a second device 103 that allows communication with a cellular network 109. The first device 101 contains subscriber identity information 117 (e.g. a SIM card) which is passed to a subscriber information processor 121 in the second device 103 and a call processor 123 establishes a communication in the cellular network using the subscriber identity information. A communication processor 127 then extends the communication to the first device over the short range air interface (e.g. Bluetooth (RTM)). The first device may be a handset or headset. Both the first and/or second device may be wearable. The separation of user interface and subscriber identity information functionality from the cellular communication functionality allows increased flexibility and reduced size and weight of the first communication device.
Patent GB-2420108-A (GB)
Title: Lateral-cutting can opener
Inventor: SO SHUN
IPC: B67B7/74
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A lateral-cutting can opener has a body (1) with a handle (2). A cutter (5) is mounted with the body (1) and is rotational about a first axis. A traction wheel is positioned on a shaft (8) rotational about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The shaft (8) is moveable in a direction lateral to the second axis between an inoperative position for receiving a rim (24) of a can between the traction wheel (5) and cutter, and an operative position for engaging the rim (24) of the can between the traction wheel (5) and cutter. The shaft (8) is preferably located in a curved slot in the body (1), and is biased towards the inoperative position by a torsion spring; on turning a knob (12) on the shaft (8), the shaft (8) is moved into the operative position by cooperation of a cam (13) frictionally engaged on the shaft (8) with a fixed post (18), the cam (13) slipping on the shaft (8) as the knob (12) is turned further to cut the can open.
Patent GB-2409574-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus of fabricating flat panel display
Inventor: KIM JIN WUK
IPC: H01L21/3213
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: A method of fabricating a flat panel display device including, coating an etch-resist 33a on a thin film 32a; forming a soft mold 34 having a groove 34a and a protrusion 34b for patterning the thin film 32a; treating an end surface of the protrusion 34b; applying the soft mold 34 to the etch-resist 33a to form an etch-resist pattern 33b; separating the soft mold 34 from the etch-resist pattern 33b; and etching the thin film 32a by using the etch-resist pattern 33b to form a thin film pattern.
Patent GB-2406599-A (GB)
Title: System for radially expanding a tubular member
Inventor: BRISCO DAVID PAUL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: A system for radially expanding a tubular member (24).
Patent GB-2411675-A (GB)
Title: Roller cone drill bits with enhanced cutting elements and cutting structures
Inventor: CHEN SHILIN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A roller cone drill bit <B>20</B> comprises at least one row of cutting elements <B>60</B> each having a crest <B>68</B>, the crests <B>68</B> of adjacent cutting elements <B>60</B> being perpendicular to each other. On a first row, the crest <B>68</B> of a first cutting element is oriented generally perpendicular relative to a scraping direction to optimise volume removal of formation material, the crest <B>68</B> of a second cutting element adjacent to the first, optimises penetration of the formation. A second row of cutting elements may be positioned similarly to the first row. In another aspect of the invention all the cutting elements in the first row are orientated in the same direction, those cutting elements in the second row are orientated perpendicular to the first row. The drill bit <B>20</B> may have three cones <B>30</B>, the cutting elements on a gauge row of the first cone being orientated parallel to the optimum scraping direction, those of the second cone being orientated in a perpendicular direction and those of the third row being alternately parallel and perpendicular. The cutting elements may be inserts, each insert having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being formed from relatively hard material and the second portion being formed of a material of reduced hardness. Also disclosed are methods for forming such roller cones.
Patent GB-2424187-A (GB)
Title: A Joint prosthesis which includes a shell having a region intended to protrude beyond a bone surface
Inventor: SCOTT ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: A61F2/32
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: A prosthesis to be implanted within a bone comprises a shell 21, and a liner 36, that fits within the shell. The shell comprises a bone engaging region 22, which terminates at a first plane 28, and a non-bone engaging region 24, which extends out of the first plane and at least partially defines an open mouth 26, of the shell. The bone may be an acetabulum and the liner 36 may be made of a ceramic material.
Patent GB-2424697-A (GB)
Title: Image processing in machine vision systems
Inventor: BUTLER PADRAIG
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: Images are captured of linear illumination with improved identification of lines and elimination of noise. A most probable line of multiple lines is identified as the one which is widest, and two parallel lines in proximity are regarded as one if their separation is two or one dark pixels. There is an upper line width limit, to eliminate blooming.
Patent GB-2424590-A (GB)
Title: A wheeled golf bag
Inventor: JOHNSON ANDREW
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A wheel golf bag comprises a golf bag with either a wheel or a ball integral to the base of the bag. The ball may be inflated and deflated if required. The bag also includes a stand for the bag which is deployed when the handle is pushed into the bag.
Patent GB-2427904-A (GB)
Title: A mechanism for anchoring a Bowden cable
Inventor: RICHARDS ADAM
IPC: F16C1/26
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A mechanism 32 for anchoring a Bowden cable relative to a support device 30 of a movable control part of a vehicle comprises a support device 30 fixedly mounted on a vehicle, a control cable 10, 18 having an anchoring device 16 located coaxially around it, the support device comprises a bracket 32 defining a slot (see seat 36) for receiving said anchoring device 16 so as to prevent axial movement thereof relative to the bracket 32, and retaining means 38 for retaining the anchoring device within the slot. The retaining means may be a separate member 38 or may be flexible clips integral with the bracket (see figure 13). The bracket may be made integrally with the support device. For separate retaining means, tabs on rails 34a, 34b preferably hold it in place. An independent claim entails a support device to which the anchoring mechanism is attached.
Patent GB-2415436-A (GB)
Title: Low sulphur diesel fuel and aviation turbine fuel
Inventor: LAMPRECHT DELANIE
IPC: C10L1/08
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A process for the production of a synthetic low sulphur diesel fuel and a low soot emission aviation fuel from a Low Temperature Fischer-Tropsch (LTFT) feedstock by the fractionation of the Low Temperature Fischer-Tropsch feedstock into a light kerosene fraction and a heavier diesel fraction in a volumetric ratio of between 1:2 and 5:4, and aviation and diesel fuels produced by said process.
Patent GB-2431975-A (GB)
Title: The use of porous surfaces for flight controls
Inventor: SMITH ANTHONY GREGORY
IPC: B63B1/24
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: A lift generating body has porous regions and a valve system for controlling flow through these regions for influencing the lift. Preferably flow , 1, approaches the aerodynamic body, 2, at an angle of attack intended to generate lift. The porous surface, 3, on one surface of the body, 2, allows part of the flow to pass through to the other surface, 4, when the valve, 5, is open thus reducing the lift which the body generates. When the valve, 5, is closed flow between the two surfaces is prevented and the aerodynamic body provides the lift as though the surfaces were continuous. The porosity of the porous regions may be anywhere between zero and one, some of the porous regions may be blown with fluid, the porous regions may be on the same side of the body, and the working fluid may be air or water.
Patent GB-2421020-A (GB)
Title: A Transport and display container
Inventor: ROBINSON MATTHEW
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: The container includes a supporting member 12 and a cover member 14 that at least partially encloses the supporting member and accommodates articles therein for transport purposes. Both members are attached to one another via a frangible portion 35 on one of the two constituent members, the portion generally adhered by glue to the other of the two members. The frangible portion is made so by virtue of a weakened or perforated line 35 (34, Fig.1A), which allows the frangible portion to be teared away, whilst remaining attached by adhesive to the other member. This allows detachment between the two members, and therefore the cover can be separated from the supporting member, which has a generally tray-like form. The supporting member with the contained articles can then be used in display format. An aperture (44, Fig.2A) facilitates a portion of the cover to be pulled away to tear away along with it the frangible portion of the support member in one embodiment.
Patent GB-2435328-A (GB)
Title: Indirectly detecting the presence of an analyte
Inventor: BOLBOT JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: G01N27/26
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: A method comprising forming a first mixture of a first reagent and a first sample material comprising an analyte. Wherein a first portion of the first reagent and the analyte interact, detecting a second portion of the first reagent in the first mixture, the second portion not reacting with the analyte. Forming a second mixture comprising a first reagent, a sample material comprising the analyte and a second reagent, wherein the second reagent and the analyte interact to prevent/reduce the formation of the complex between the first reagent and the analyte, detecting a third portion of the first reagent in the second mixture, not having interacted with the analyte. The embodiment of the method being used to determine the amount of Ischemia modified albumin in a patient's blood. The first and second reagents are cobalt and nickel respectively and the method is used to detect a medical event such a heart failure.
Patent GB-2426017-A (GB)
Title: Method of dynamically controlling open hole pressure in a wellbore
Inventor: KINDER JOE
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2006-02-20
Abstract: A method of dynamically controlling open hole pressure within a wellbore having a drill string positioned therein. The method comprising the steps of pumping a fluid down the drill string, into an annulus formed by the drill string and the interior of the wellbore, and then subsequently up the annulus to the surface of the ground; selectively applying wellhead pressure to the annulus through selectively pumping an additional quantity of the fluid or a quantity of a secondary fluid across the annulus; and, controlling the application of wellhead pressure applied to the annulus by controlling one, or both, of (a) the operation of a wellhead pressure control choke, and (b) the flow rate of the additional quantity of fluid or the secondary fluid pumped across the annulus, to thereby maintain open hole pressure within a desired range. Decreasing or increasing the rate of pumping fluid or pressure to combat surge or swab effects.
Patent GB-2424228-A (GB)
Title: Carding machine with an air guide element between a carding element and a cover element
Inventor: BREUER ACHIM
IPC: D01G15/32
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: In order to reduce nep formation, to allow improved carding work and to give a better carding result, between at least one clothing strip 20a', 20b' of a fixed carding element 20 and a cover element 24 arranged upstream and/or downstream in the direction of rotation of the cylinder 4 there is arranged an air guide element 25 the spacing of which with respect to the cylinder clothing 4a gradually decreases or increases. The air guide element 25 may be mounted on a pivot joint of a frame or a stationary member [figure 5] and may have a curved surface [figure 8]. The air guide element may also form part of the cover element [figure 10].
Patent GB-2428276-A (GB)
Title: Pilot controlled check valve
Inventor: REUTER MARTIN
IPC: F15B13/01
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A cartridge for an unlockable check valve for a mining support frame ram has a two part cartridge housing 72, 72 coupled by a thread 75. Hollow valve piston 78 having a fluid port A and radial apertures 52 in the housing is spring 84 biased in a closing direction such that a flange 56 engages seat 58 in the housing to separate the fluid port from a load port 54. The valve piston engages within a control piston 76 with a sliding fit. The control piston slides within a bore 60 supplied with control fluid through a port 50 which is spaced from the bore closed end. The circumference of the piston is recessed to provide an annular or ring gap 64 in the port region to provide damping. A circuit is also provided (Fig. 2) in which two such check valves communicate with a ram head end inlet, one (A) connecting to a valve block (A) and the other (R) to tank (R). Control fluid is supplied from a ram rod end line (B).