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Patent GB-2395735-A (GB)
Title: Injecting a fluid into a borehole ahead of the bit
Inventor: RUNIA DOUWE JOHANNES
IPC: E21B10/62
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: A method and system for introducing a fluid into a borehole (2), in which there is arranged a tubular drill string (3) including a drill bit (1), wherein the drill bit (1) is provided with a passageway (8, 20) between the interior (3a) of the drill string (3) and the borehole (2), and with a removable closure element (10) for selectively closing the passageway in the passageway in a closing position, and wherein there is further provided a fluid injection tool comprising a tool inlet and a tool outlet, the method comprising passing the fluid injection tool through the drill string to the closure element, and using it to remove the closure element from the closing position; passing the fluid injection tool outlet through the passageway, and introducing the fluid into the borehole from the interior of the drill string through fluid injection tool into the borehole.
Patent GB-2414664-A (GB)
Title: An applicator for cream or lotion
Inventor: HOGG ALYSON
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: An applicator comprises a head (10) having two major surfaces (12,14). A handle (16) extends from one surface (12) of the head. A resilient pad (18) is secured around the other surface which is bulbous. The head (10), in plan, has two ends (20, 22). One end (20) is arcuately curved and the second end (22) is pointedly curved.
Patent GB-2404367-A (GB)
Title: Load protector for attachment to the forks of a forklift
Inventor: GLASS BERTIE THOMAS
IPC: B66F9/12
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A load protector <B>1</B>0 for a forklift having a fork <B>12</B>, the protector being connectable to at least part of an upright part <B>14</B> of the fork <B>12</B> in order to prevent direct contact of the upright part <B>14</B> with the load. The load protector <B>10</B> comprises a fastener for releasably connecting the load protector <B>10</B> to the upright part <B>14</B>, wherein the fastener is configured such that the fork remains unmodified by any means for engaging with the fastener. The protector <B>100</B> may comprise a recess 106 for receiving at least part of the fork 14 and the protector <B>100</B> may have a curved load engaging surface <B>104</B>. The load engaging surface <B>104</B> may be made of a resilient material such as rubber or polyurethane and the protector may have cavity <B>102</B>.
Patent GB-2401788-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of surfaces populated by bacteria with a lucilia sericata extract
Inventor: PRITCHARD DAVID IDRIS
IPC: A01N63/14
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: A surface populated by a bacteria capable of producing a biofilm is treated beneficially by contacting it with a substance having N-acyl homoserine lactone degradant activity obtained from the secretions and/or excretions of the larval form of the green bottle fly, Lucilia sericata. Furthermore, a synergistic effect is achieved when the larval secretions/excretions are used in combination with an antibiotic, e.g. tetracycline. Such a substance having N-acyl homoserine lactone degradant activity obtained from Lucilia sericata larval secretions and/or excretions also forms part of the invention.
Patent GB-2421015-A (GB)
Title: A stackable container
Inventor: SIMKIN RICHARD
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2004-12-11
Abstract: A stackable container comprises a receptacle (1) having a substantially bulbous form with a circumferential side surface (2) and a bottom surface (3) defining an inwardly directed recess (4). A lid (9) for closing the receptacle (1) has a circumferential side surface (10) and a top (11), wherein the top (11) of the lid (9) is flattened and provides an outwardly extending protrusion (12), wherein the form of the protrusion (12) corresponds to the form of the recess (4) for engagement when stacking one container on top of one another. In a closed condition, the transition between the side surface (10) of the lid (9) and the side surface (2) of the receptacle (1) is smooth.
Patent GB-2411480-A (GB)
Title: Method of detecting leaks
Inventor: THORHILL PETER MARTIN
IPC: G01M3/10
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of detecting leaks in heat exchanger plate packs, and has for its objective the provision of a method that is an improvement on known detection methods. The objective is met by a method of detecting leaks in plate heat exchangers comprising emptying a first flow path of the product normally flowing therethrough, emptying a second flow path 11 of heating or cooling medium normally flowing therethrough, connecting the inlet 6 to one said path to a water supply and attaching a sight glass 14 to the outlet 7 therefrom, filling the said first path and sight glass 14 with water and allowing water to flow until all air is expelled, setting the level of water in the sight glass part way up its height, connecting the inlet to the second path 11 to a source of gas, closing the outlet 10 from said second path, and pressurising the gas in the second path. Should there be a leak pressurized gas will flow into the first path and the water level in the sight glass will be caused to rise signalling the existence of at least one leak. After time, gas bubbles will eventually reach the sight glass providing a second visual indication of a leak. A pressure gauge 18 may be provided in the second path 11 and an indicated drop in pressure will provide a further indication of a leak.
Patent GB-2413597-A (GB)
Title: Security stay with biased abutments cooperating with hook member
Inventor: SHENTON NIGEL PHILIP
IPC: E05C17/18
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A stay comprises a stay arm 2, a peg plate 4 and a hook plate 6. The stay arm 2 is of inverted channel section and has a security device mounted in the channel comprising a rotatable actuator 26 extending transversely of the stay arm 2 and two laterally spaced abutments 16,18 extending lengthwise of the stay arm between which abutments a hook member 12 of the hook plate is received. The laterally spaced abutments 16,18 are biassed towards each other to co-operate with the hook member received therebetween to prevent upward pivotal movement of the stay arm to release the stay in an operative position of the device and relatively moveable away from each other on rotation of the actuator 26 to a release position. The hook member can be received between the abutments in either the release or the operative position of the device. The abutments 16,18 may comprise a pair of parallel leaves joined by a bight portion 20 to form a U-shaped leaf spring. The actuator 26 may be substantially cylindrical and may comprise a wedge-shaped cam 28. A pair of bosses (figure 9a 40,40') may be provided on the cylinder.
Patent GB-2425563-A (GB)
Title: Guardrail protection system for scaffolding towers
Inventor: OWENS ANDREW C
IPC: E04G1/20
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: The invention comprises a platform deck 2 incorporating a guardrail assembly 12 and 14 with rotatable, linked, spring-return hooks (22 Fig 3), which are fitted into a scaffolding tower to provide a 'safe working place' on the scaffold, which can then be re-positioned further up the tower as construction progresses by raising each end of the deck in turn causing the hooks (22 Fig 3) to automatically disengage from the structure and pass any obstructing frame members and which then can then be lowered onto the correct rung position automatically. Although the deck is free to be raised at each end without restriction, the deck cannot be over-turned by sideways rotational forces applied to the handrails or deck since each linked set of four hooks always remain parallel to each other preventing lateral rotation of the deck assembly. Decks may incorporate trap-door access hatches to gain safe access through the deck on narrow tower structures. For transportation and storage, the hand rails may be removed and the advance guardrail assembly folded compactly.
Patent GB-2427841-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone separator
Inventor: BRUCE STUART ROBERT
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: A cyclone separator unit comprising a cyclone assembly mounted to a dirt collection receptacle 24. The cyclone separator unit comprises a cyclone chamber 28 and a cyclone outlet tube 32 formed with a number of windows in which a mesh is fitted to provide perforations 31. In use dirt-laden air enters the cyclone chamber 28 via inlet port 30, and is constrained to follow a swirling path so solid particles migrate towards the circumferential wall of the cyclone chamber 28. The air from which the solid particles have been separated is drawn through the perforations in outlet tube 32 and flows upwardly through the outlet tube 32. The solid particles pass into receptacle 24 through opening 37. A secondary airflow is set up between the outlet 37, the interior of the receptacle 24 and the outlet tube 32 without returning to the chamber 28. The secondary airflow assists in transferring the separated dirt and dust into receptacle 24. The cyclone assembly is pivotally mounted to the receptacle 24 to allow the receptacle to be emptied. Other optional elements include filter unit 26, chamber lower wall 34, mesh screen 36 and radially enlarge portion of chamber 29.
Patent GB-2417702-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone cleaner with a fine contaminant separation
Inventor: MCDOWELL DAVID E
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: A cyclone vacuum cleaner has a fine contaminant separation arrangement in at least one of the walls of the cyclone, consisting a fine particle separation member or grille 110 leading to a fine particle chamber 104. Also disclosed is a cyclone vacuum cleaner with second rotational air-stream aimed a preventing the re-entry of lighter debris into the cyclone separator.
Patent GB-2418856-A (GB)
Title: Breath refrigerant and process for producing the same
Inventor: OKUNO YUKIKO
IPC: A23L27/30
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a refrigerant capable of effectively removing unpleasant odor generated from foul breath and exhaled air and capable of rendering the interior of mouth cavity fresh and conferring desirable fragrance to exhaled air. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A breath refrigerant comprised of a soft membranous material encapsulating a lipophilic liquid refrigerant.
Patent GB-2435049-A (GB)
Title: Plied fabric tape with loops
Inventor: YATES NIGEL R
IPC: D04D9/00
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A fabric tape has two textile layers 5,6 which are interlaced at spaced intervals along the length of the tape to form loops 10 of flexible textile material. The tape comprises a first layer 5 with warp threads 22,24 and weft threads, and a second layer 6 with warp threads 33,35 and weft threads. The threads are interlaced at spaced intervals to form binding regions 4 and loops 10. The warp threads 22,24; 33,35 of at least one layer are passed around the weft threads of the other layer. Preferably the warp threads 22,24 of the first layer 5 are passed around the weft threads of both layers 5,6. The binding regions 4 between the two layers are preferably formed across 2 to 10 weft threads. The warp threads of the first layer may be of a different colour to the warp threads of the second layer. The tape may be used as a suspension device for multiple garment hangers 46.
Patent GB-2436569-A (GB)
Title: Reveal cover
Inventor: LEE MATTHEW
IPC: E06B1/34
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: A reveal cover 10 comprises a planar member 12 arranged to be attached to a reveal 14 of a wall 24, the planar member 12 being arranged to extend away from an end of the reveal 14 towards a surface of the wall 24 remote from said end of the reveal 14. The reveal cover 10 may comprise of a plastics material, such as PVC. A method of covering the reveal 14 of the wall 24 comprising attaching the reveal cover 10 to the reveal 14 is also provided.
Patent GB-2423323-A (GB)
Title: Subsea Valve Assembly With Replaceable Fixed Orifice Insert
Inventor: WILLIAMS ALFRED MOORE
IPC: E21B34/04
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an subsea valve assembly (110) having a fixed orifice insert (142) that can be removed and replaced using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The valve assembly includes a removable orifice insert holder (114) and a threaded receptacle housing (112) into which the removable orifice insert holder is received. The remotely operated vehicle (ROV) installs the removable orifice insert holder into the threaded receptacle in situ. The remotely operated vehicle (ROV) can remove an existing removable orifice insert by removing the removable orifice insert holder and replacing the removable orifice insert holder with another the removable orifice insert holder that has been pre-assembled at the surface with a removable orifice insert of a different size. Thus, the valve assembly according to the present invention can be used to control the flow rate of a subsea fluid using a replaceable fixed orifice insert.
Patent GB-2430913-A (GB)
Title: Worktable with pivotable guide assembly
Inventor: YU BEN
IPC: B23D47/02
Filed: 2006-07-03
Abstract: A worktable includes a frame 20, 21. 22 pivotally attached to a housing 10, a holder (30, fig 4) pivotally attached to the frame, a saw blade 35 having a spindle 33 rotatably attached to the holder, and a guide member 70 attached to the spindle of the saw blade for guiding the work piece after being cut by the saw blade. A casing 50 is secured to the frame and includes an outlet (56, fig 7) for coupling to a vacuum device. A follower 60 is pivotally attached to the casing, for adjustably supporting the guide member, to allow the guide member to be adjusted relative to the frame and the housing. A positioning device (9, fig 17) may be used for positioning the spindle of the saw blade to the holder, to allow the saw blade to be attached to and disengaged from the holder.
Patent GB-2426057-A (GB)
Title: Accoustic Isolator Between Downhole Transmitters & Receivers
Inventor: SUGIYAMA HITOSHI
IPC: G01V1/52
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for acoustically isolating logging tool receiver and transmitter sections. One or more modular isolators is arranged between the receiver and transmitter sections. The modular isolators comprise a high tensile strength while also providing for a high wave attenuation level. The modular isolators are mechanical mass-spring systems capable of absorbing acoustic waves propagating along the logging tool. The mass is a swinging sleeve, and the spring includes a Belleville spring stack. The use of the strong modular isolators provides acoustic isolation between the transmitters and receivers for the complete sonic frequency band at multiple modes.
Patent GB-2444727-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle tyre deflating device
Inventor: MCCLEAN KEVIN
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: A vehicle tyre deflating device 1 comprising extendable support means 2 and one or more arms 3, 4 mounted thereon, in which a first end of the support means 2 is mounted to a carrier vehicle in use, in which the one or more arms 3, 4 are mounted to a second end of the support means 2, in which the one or more arms 3, 4 have a first position in which they are disposed in front of the support means 2 in the direction of extension, and a second position in which they are disposed substantially laterally to the second end of the support means 2, in which the one or more arms 3, 4 move from the first position to the second position at a predetermined point of extension of the support means 2, and in which the one or more arms carry tyre deflation means 7.
Patent GB-2445180-A (GB)
Title: An electromagnetic propellant-less thruster
Inventor: ANGELOPOULOS EFTHIMIOS
IPC: B64G1/40
Filed: 2006-12-27
Abstract: An electromagnetic propellant-less thruster comprises at least one electric current transmission line 5a, a means of producing electrical pulses (1, 2, 4a, 4b in figure 1) of short predetermined duration and predetermined rate, and an electromagnetic shielding means forming a plurality of volumes, each volume containing at least one segment / section of the electric current transmission line, the shielding means preventing electromagnetic fields in one volume interacting with electric current in different volumes. Ideally, the arrangement comprises two superconducting parallel wires 5a, 5b located within the shielding means 6a, 6b, while the electric pulse duration, and the duration between the pulses in the first and second wires are of picosecond duration. The electromagnetic thruster claims to operate by making one wire react off the field created by the other wire thereby creating a force vector, but wherein the field created by the second wire does not does not affect the first wire. The device does not require propellant, only electrical energy.
Patent GB-2448484-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional spherical puzzle with sliding and rotating segments
Inventor: SPENCER-PURVIS GARY
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 2007-03-10
Abstract: A three dimensional puzzle of a substantially spherical shape has a plurality of inter engaging members. Said members move with respect to each other in a sliding and or rotating manner. The members or segments may revolve about their own axis. The puzzle may have an inner solid core over which the segments move or the puzzle may be hollow. An image or pattern may be printed on the puzzle. In an alternative embodiment the puzzle may be an electronic simulation.
Patent GB-2448340-A (GB)
Title: A resilient keep arrangement
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: A keep arrangement for a lock comprises a mounting part 36 for mounting the keep to a surface such as a window or a door frame. A slotted keep part 38 is provided for receiving a headed bolt 16 of a lock such as an espagnolette and is movable relative to the mounting part 36. Resilient members 40, such as compression springs are arranged between the mounting part 36 and the keep part 38. In figure 6b resilient members 40 accommodate changes in the spacing between the keep and mounting parts. In the figure 8 arrangement a keep part 62 slotted at 74 to receive headed bolts is located on a mounting part 50 and resilient members 78 allow sideways movement. The headed bolt can be resiliently mounted on a support pin and as shown in figure 11 a lock keep 104 comprises a body 106 defining a first pathway 112 for receiving a first bolt and a second pathway 114 for receiving a second, relatively movable, bolt. The bolt in pathway 116 can be moved into passages 118 or 120 to provide locking in full or partial closure positions and a supplementary locking member engaged by this bolt movement can secure the other bolt in pathway 112.
Patent GB-2448514-A (GB)
Title: Intumescent formulation
Inventor: BREEN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C09D5/18
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: An intumescent formulation comprises a clay such as an organoclay, a source of carbon, a blowing agent and an acid source. The clay may be an organomodified montmorillonite, hydrotalcite, bectonite, fluormica or hectorite.
Patent GB-2449703-A (GB)
Title: Plug-in fragrancer
Inventor: VIRICA PETER
IPC: A61L9/02
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A plug-in fragrancer 2 has at least three containers 8a, 8b, 8c for fragrances, three wicks 16 extending from each container 8a, 8b, 8c. A heating device for causing evaporation of fragrance from the wicks 16 comprises at least three heaters which are mounted spaced apart to provide a thermally insulating gap 29 between the heaters 28, each heater being associated with a respective container wick 16.
Patent GB-2450497-A (GB)
Title: A computer/mobile phone input device comprising a mat operated by a user stepping thereon
Inventor: MCLAUCHLAN IAN
IPC: A63F13/02
Filed: 2007-06-26
Abstract: A computer/mobile phone input device comprising a mat 1 with switches which are set out the same as a telephone keypad. The switches are operated by a users foot/feet. The mat 1 can be connected to personal computer 5 or a mobile phone 4 through an interface 3. A user can use the mat 1 to input data to the computer 5 or mobile phone 4 such as sending text messages by stepping on the appropriate letters/numbers on the mat 1. Each actuation of a switch by stepping can be accompanied by music or musical notes produced by the interface 3. The input device may also be used to send a video by using a camera.
Patent GB-2440672-A (GB)
Title: Airbag and method for folding an airbag with a pleated section
Inventor: ISHIKAWA TOMOTAKA
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: An airbag, which is folded and assembled elongatedly, is deployed along a side window. The airbag has a folded portion 71 and a pleated portion 41 which wraps the folded portion under the assembled condition. The airbag also has an inner tube 32 which is provided from the inside of an infusion portion 44 to the inside of an upstream portion of an inflating portion 43. The inner tube prevents the airbag being damaged by heat of inflation gas. When the airbag is assembled, the inner tube is positioned along a first fabric, which is developed so that the surface of the first fabric faces an inside of a vehicle compartment, by the infused fluid. Deployment performance of the airbag (curtain airbag deploying along a side window of an automobile) is improved.
Patent GB-2452501-A (GB)
Title: Manually operable input device for viewing pages on a network
Inventor: PANKS PHILIP STEPHEN
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: A manually operable input device is connectable to a data-browsing system. The data browsing system receives downloaded data pages from a server; a first page contains links to the further downloaded pages. The input device, for example a key pad 201, has an element configured to request said further pages directly without requesting said first page. The data pages may be online auction related pages. The key pad 201 may be incorporated into a conventional alpha numeric keyboard or a standalone element.
Patent GB-2452975-A (GB)
Title: Process for the formation of biodiesel
Inventor: KOTLAR HANS KRISTIAN
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: A process for the formation of biodiesel comprising: <SL> <LI>(I) obtaining a biooil containing at least one fatty acid glyceride; <LI>(II) contacting the biooil with at least one microorganism capable of hydrolysing at least one ester bond of said at least one glyceride to form a hydrolysed biooil; and <LI>(III) directly or indirectly using said hydrolysed biooil in biodiesel. </SL> The microorganism may be from the species Geobacillus or Acinetobacter, for example Acinetobacter venetianus. A hydrotreating step and an isomerisation step may be added between steps (II) and (III) above.
Patent GB-2444590-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible reading frame for use over a bath
Inventor: AMOS THOMAS MICHAEL
IPC: A47B23/04
Filed: 2007-10-03
Abstract: A reading frame may be attached to a wall over a bath and can be collapsed or extended in a concertina fashion. One end of the reading frame may be provided with a hinge and a pair of suction cups to allow the frame to be pivotally secured to the wall. The other end of the reading frame may be supported by on the edge of a bath by telescopic legs having suction cups on their ends. The frame may fold back on itself into a stowed configuration against the wall. The frame may be provided with a lip for supporting reading material, and means for holding pens and drinking glasses. The frame opens out to create a platform for reading newspapers, books etc. The frame may be made from plastic, chrome or wood.