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Patent GB-2361044-A (GB)
Title: Pipe support
Inventor: BASTIN PETER
IPC: F16L1/024
Filed: 2000-02-16
Abstract: The pipe support 10 comprises a pipe clamp 13 for holding a pipe at a predetermined distance 5 from a surface 2, a stem 12 and a base 11. The base has a screw-threaded socket (20; figure 3) for receiving a threaded part (29,34; figure 4) of the stem, and the bottom of the socket is formed by an annular end wall (17; figure 3) which defines an aperture (22;figure 3) for receiving a fixing 25 by which the base can be secured to the surface 2. The base is preferably symmetrical with circular top and bottom walls and a side wall which includes a short cylindrical face and a part conical face. The stem 12 may be formed from two or more sections 14, 15 allowing the distance between the pipe and the surface 2 to be changed.
Patent GB-2349688-A (GB)
Title: Air supply device with removable diffuser assembly
Inventor: ULMANEN HEIMO
IPC: F24F1/0063
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: Supply air device (10) comprises a distribution box (11) for an inlet air duct (T), said distribution box having air discharge holes (12a<SB>1</SB>, 12<SB>2</SB>, 12<SB>3</SB>...) made thereto for discharge of fresh supply air, said air discharge inducing the flow of circulating room air (L<SB>2</SB>) passing upward via a heat exchanger (15), located below said distribution box (11), whereby the supply air device induces the circulating air (L<SB>2</SB>) entering from the room space in the direction of arrow (L<SB>2</SB>) to pass centrally via said heat exchanger and further induces the circulating air leaving said heat exchanger to join the flow of fresh supply air (L<SB>1</SB>) blown from air discharge holes (12a<SB>1</SB>, 12a<SB>2</SB>...). The combined air flow (L<SB>1</SB> + L<SB>2</SB>) is passed further into a channel (D<SB>1</SB>) formed by a side plate (13) connected to said distribution box (11) and a nozzle part of (14a<SB>1</SB>) of an air diffuser assembly (14), and therefrom further under the guidance of said channel/guide elements laterally sideways from said supply air device. The supply air device (11) includes a separate removable air diffuser assembly (14) mounted below said heat exchanger (15), wherein said air diffuser assembly (14) is rotatable aside, and supported by locking/hinge means (16a<SB>1</SB>, 16a<SB>2</SB>, 16a<SB>3</SB>, 16a<SB>4</SB>) (see Figure 3e) or entirely removable by releasing said locking/hinge means (16a<SB>1</SB>, 16a<SB>2</SB>, 16a<SB>3</SB>, 16a<SB>4</SB>) in order to provide access for cleaning the structure.
Patent GB-2348015-A (GB)
Title: Methods and means for automatically emulating different directional earth magnetic fields
Inventor: OH SE HOON
IPC: H04N9/29
Filed: 2000-03-13
Abstract: A magnetic field control apparatus comprises input means 30 for selecting a desired magnetic field and a control system 20 for controlling the power supplied to a coil to automatically provide the desired magnetic field within a chamber 50. The control system may include a memory storing earth magnetic field values and corresponding power supply adjustment data. A gauss meter 11 may be used to automatically attain the magnetic field target value. Also disclosed is a method suitable for obtaining a desired magnetic field comprising the input of a desired earth magnetic value, reading corresponding earth magnetic field data stored in a memory and automatically adjusting a power supply according to the said data to obtain the desired earth magnetic field. Further disclosed is a method comprising keying in a desired earth magnetic value, displaying a menu, selecting a memory address and adjusting a power supply according to the power adjusting data which corresponds to the said memory address or generating an error signal if there is insufficient data.
Patent GB-2356227-A (GB)
Title: Rotor bearing system
Inventor: WATSON ARTHUR I
IPC: H02K7/08
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: An electric submergible pumping system having a submergible electric motor 14 with a unique rotor bearing system 66 (see fig 2) to promote longevity of the motor 14. The system includes an electric motor 14 having a housing 40 and a stator 46 mounted within the housing 14. A shaft 58 is rotatably mounted within the housing 40 for rotation within an interior, axial passage through the stator 46. A rotor bearing assembly 66 is disposed intermediate the stator 46 and the shaft 58 (see fig 2). The assembly 66 includes a bearing sleeve 74 mounted adjacent the shaft 58, and a main body portion 90 disposed in sliding engagement with the bearing sleeve 74. A spring mechanism 116, such as a wave spring, is engaged with the main body portion 90. A bracelet 118 is located between the spring mechanism 116 and an interior surface of the stator 46. The spring mechanism 116 biases the bracelet 118 against the stator 46 to prevent the body portion 90 from rotating during rotation of the shaft 56.
Patent GB-2367259-A (GB)
Title: One-way pepper grinding tool
Inventor: WU HUA-TE
IPC: A47J42/14
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A one-way pepper grinding tool includes an one-way member (5), and a grinding assembly having an inner and an outer grinding part (3,4). The one-way member (5) has a main body (51) turnably received in a housing (1). The main body (51) has several curved slots (53) around a central round hole (511). The curved slots (53) each has an engaging end portion (531) in open communication with the central round hole (511) for permitting an engaging block (532) movably received in the slot (53) to separably engage a ring (52) fitted in the central round hole (511); the engaging blocks (532) being biased to the engaging end portions (531) by springs (533) to force the ring (52) to turn together with the main body (51) when the main body (51) turns in a first direction, making the inner grinding part (3) associated with the ring (52) turn to grind pepper. When the main body (51) turns in an opposite direction, the engaging blocks (532) are moved away from the ring (52), not able to make the ring (52) turn, i.e. the inner grinding part (3) will not turn relative to the outer grinding part (4).
Patent GB-2365180-A (GB)
Title: Prioritised compression of data in a portable information recording device
Inventor: KAHN RICHARD OLIVER
IPC: G11C5/00
Filed: 2001-02-12
Abstract: A method of compressing data according to priority in a portable information recording device such as a digital camera, comprises the steps of evaluating the available space, determining if a new record will fit in the space and if insufficient space is available compressing existing records using a priority rating to create sufficient space to store the record. Preferably, the method will provide several levels of compression and may also delete an existing record. The priority rating may define the compression level to be used wherein the compression level may be defined according to a functional purpose. The device may also incorporate a facility for downloading records from a remote source. In a further embodiment the compression method maybe initiated from a remote controller over a communications link.
Patent GB-2360923-A (GB)
Title: A method of growing mushrooms
Inventor: FAY MARTIN
IPC: A01G1/04
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: A method of growing mushrooms includes using a number of blocks (1) of compost to form a composite compost bed (10). Each block (1) comprises seeded compost encased in a shrink-wrap plastics outer covering. A number of the blocks (1) are laid out three deep directly on the ground side-by-side on their bottom faces (3) and in an edge to edge configuration to farm an elongate composite bed (10). The top of each block covering is removed by cutting the top of the cover about its edges and removing the top cover piece exposing the block of compost contained within the cover. A layer (15) of growing material (11) is formed on top of the composite bed (10) using a carriage (12) which is wheeled astride the composite bed (10) between the ends of the composite bed (10). The carriage (12) has a container (14) for growing material (11). This container (14) is open at one end so that the growing material (11) can be easily shovelled out onto the top surface of the composite bed (10) covering the blocks (1) as the carriage (12) is moved along the composite bed (10). The top surface of the growing material (11) can then be raked level to form a growing material layer (15) of the desired thickness.
Patent GB-2363495-A (GB)
Title: Supplemental touch screen LCD panel
Inventor: MOSCOVITCH JERRY
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2000-02-18
Abstract: A supplemental, intelligent LCD panel (10) for use with a computer system. In one embodiment the LCD panel is used for displaying one or more tool, menu and/or status bars (26) of a software application which would ordinarily be displayed on a primary monitor of the computer system. This significantly increases the useable area of the primary monitor to display information which the user needs to view or manipulate. In other embodiments the supplemental LCD panel incorporates a touch sensitive overlay (22) which not only allows the user to view the tool bars being displayed, but also to select, merely by touch, the various functions of the tool bar(s) being displayed thereon. The LCD panel (10) further enables a mouse cursor to be displayed thereon. This enables a mouse to be used with the present invention for those operations of a software application that are best or most easily accomplished via a mouse before selecting a function box on a tool or menu bar. The preferred embodiments can be quickly and easily coupled to an existing USB port of a personal computer and mounted in a variety of orientations on a primary monitor so that the tool, menu and/or status bars can be displayed in the orientations intended by the particular software application being run.
Patent GB-2380409-A (GB)
Title: Disposable Safety Syringe
Inventor: SHYU MEI-CHING
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: A disposable safety syringe comprising a barrel 10 and a plunger 20 slidably disposable therein. A connector 40 is located at a distal end of the barrel to which a needle assembly 50 is attachable. The plunger has at its distal end a connector head 28 having a relatively reduced diameter groove 29 around its circumference which is shaped to retain therein a correspondingly shaped ridge or flange 606 which defines an aperture in a first annular sealing ring 60 disposed within the barrel at a proximal end of the connector. In use, at the end of an injection stroke the flange 606 is pressed into the groove 29 which allows the needle assembly 50 to be withdrawn into the barrel by pulling the plunger proximally relative to the barrel to prevent or reduce the risk of needle-stick injuries.
Patent GB-2370487-A (GB)
Title: Method of selecting orthotics elements to correct pathological foot movements
Inventor: WILSSENS JEAN PIERRE
IPC: A43D119/00
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: A system is disclosed for selection of orthotics elements suitable for a person in need of such orthotic elements, the system comprising:<BR> a set of a plurality of pre-designed orthotic elements 6;<BR> a knowledge database 2 storing linked data structures, the linked data structures recording associations relating to a plurality of combinations of individual orthotics elements comprised in the set 6, each association being between measured characteristics 4 of the body element for which the combination was found suitable and the combination itself;<BR> input means 4 for inputting a description of characteristics of a body element for which a combination of orthotic elements is to be determined; and<BR> a decision means 3 for deciding on a combination of individual orthotic elements comprised in said set using the knowledge database.
Patent GB-2382890-A (GB)
Title: Computer storage subsystem
Inventor: ASCO AMADEO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-12-06
Abstract: A storage subsystem of a computer system has at least one physical storage medium (P). Logical resources (L, R5, D, LR, FC, FW) are generated from a database containing logical resource definitions and user object definitions. The logical resources are arranged as sets of object definitions, and the selection is performed in dependence upon the physical storage media (P). User objects (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 162, 164, 166, 170, 182, 184, 186) are generated from the database in dependence upon the generated logical resources(L, R5, D, LR, FC, FW) . In this way the generated user objects (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 162, 164, 166, 170, 182, 184, 186) enable the computer system to utilise the physical storage media (P) via the generated logical resources (L, R5, D, LR, FC, FW). This provides a storage subsystem which is feature rich, which has far simpler source code, and which is relatively straightforward for a user.
Patent GB-2375177-A (GB)
Title: Flow sensor responsive to perturbation by turbulent fluid
Inventor: BERESFORD JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: G01P15/093
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: An apparatus and method of sensing fluid flow are provided to measure fluid flow rates in production tubing, pipelines, open wells and tunnels. The proposed invention takes advantage of a sensor with processing means to interpret the fluid flow rate, the sensor being responsive to the mechanical perturbations of the sensor itself arising from the impingement of turbulent fluid flow on the sensor. In operation, the sensor is mounted in the fluid flow such that the fluid flows through an aperture in the sensor and/or around the outside surface of the sensor. The sensor of the invention bears definite advantage over known sensors and it is particularly suited to downhole oil and gas applications. Preferably, the invention employs fibre optic sensing techniques which are amenable to multiplexing a plurality of the sensors with long down leads. Such an arrangement is robust to withstand the high temperature and pressure environment. Advantageously, the invention allows non-intrusive measurement of fluid flow in production pipes and measurement of differential fluid flows along perforated casing or open well sections in the pay zone. A mechanical filter may be provided for removing interfering vibration.
Patent GB-2389758-A (GB)
Title: Universal video/audio link
Inventor: CLARKE PHILIP
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: A means of physically connecting together multiple video and audio devices. Devices may transmit control data to request functions on other connected devices (e.g. a TV to a set-top-box to change channel). Devices are connected together by screened coaxial cable which is continuously chained so that all devices are connected to all other devices. Transmission between devices is through channels within modulated frequency bands, consisting of a video band (for the transmission of video signals), an audio band (for the transmission of audio signals), an identity band (for the transmission of identity data so that devices are aware of other connected devices, their capabilities and use of other bands), and a control band (for devices to request control function on other connected devices).
Patent GB-2380282-A (GB)
Title: A data processing arrangement with a special and a general processing unit wherein the general unit may receive instructions from the special unit
Inventor: SATOU TAKESHI
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A data processing system is provided that comprises a special-purpose processing unit (VU1), a general-purpose processing unit (PU2) that is suited to general-purpose data processing, and a fetch unit (FU3) for supplying a special-purpose instruction to the unit (VU1) and supplying a general-purpose instruction to the unit (PU2), wherein the unit (PU2) is equipped with a first mode for operating based on a first instruction from the fetch unit (FU3) and a second mode for operating based on a second instruction from the unit (VU1). The resources of the unit (PU2) are made available for use by the unit (VU1) so that the resources of the unit (PU2) can be used by the unit (VU1) with effectively no overheads being required by the transfer of data between the unit (VU1) and the unit (PU2). As a result, a processor with even greater flexibility and faster processing can be provided.
Patent GB-2392223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to thermostatic mixing valves
Inventor: HAYWARD BRUCE LEWIN JOHN
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve 301 for hot and cold water has a mixing chamber 322 arranged so that incoming streams of hot and cold water are turned to flow in the same direction such that flow of the hot stream entrains and assists flow of the cold stream. The interaction between the hot and cold streams tends to aid the temperature control process such that flow of the entrained cold stream is increased by an increase in pressure of the hot stream tending to maintain the initial proportions of hot and cold water and assist the response of the valve 301 to maintain the desired temperature.
Patent GB-2391479-A (GB)
Title: A two-part liquid hard surface cleaner
Inventor: BLAGG ADRIAN
IPC: C11D3/395
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A two-liquid hard surface cleaner contains a thin alkaline liquid and a thin acidic liquid. Stabilised in the alkaline liquid is a compound which generates chlorine dioxide only under acidic conditions. An example is sodium chlorite. The liquids are mixed to form a thick cleaning composition. Ethoxylated alkyl sulphate surfactants have been found to be highly effective in achieving this effect of thickening on mixing. The thickened cleaning composition is acidic and causes the evolution of chlorine dioxide, which has a sterilising and bleaching effect. The resulting acidic liquid is also able to degrade limescale.
Patent GB-2379980-A (GB)
Title: Underwater sounding apparatus with compensation for frequency shifts in different receiving directions and high signal to noise ratio
Inventor: TOKUDA KOJI
IPC: G01S7/526
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: A mixer 25 shifts the center frequency of a received signal to a baseband according to a center frequency detected by a center frequency detector 21 or a center frequency estimated from ship speed, for example, by a center frequency estimator. The passband of a variable passband filter 26 varies according to a bandwidth detected directly from the received signal by a bandwidth detector 22 or a bandwidth estimated from the pulselength of a transmitting signal by a bandwidth estimator, whereby the bandwidth of a baseband signal output from the mixer 25 is limited to remove undesired noise components in the received signal. The system is designed to be used in an underwater accoustic detection system such as scanning sonar, searchlight sonar, depth sounding or echo sounding including fish finding.
Patent GB-2394282-A (GB)
Title: Rain sensing apparatus
Inventor: ERRY GAVIN ROBERT GEOFFREY
IPC: B60R1/12
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: A rain sensor is described which emits light from a source (14) into a target volume under investigation. A detector means (30, 32, 34) is arranged to detect any light back-scattered from at least two locations within the target volume, preferably different planes (20, 22, 24) along the same axis. Detection of back-scattered light can be used as an indication of water droplets in the target volume. The frequency of flashes of back-scattered light and intensity thereof may be determined and processed to distinguish between different conditions.
Patent GB-2384398-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication device capable of notifying user when deviating from a predetermined area
Inventor: SAKANABA TAKAYUKI
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: The invention deals with tracking the location of a mobile phone so that an alerting message which may contain current location of the mobile, can be sent when the phone (i.e. the user) enters a previously unregistered area. In the operational mode the user may register the newly encountered region as being permissible to enter. In the alert mode a warning message will be sent to the mobile phone and/or another phone to notify that the user is outside the registered region. A predetermined waiting period is maintained before an alert signal is sent. Addition feature disclosed include setting a threshold speed limit to indicate abnormal movement and sending alert signal when the measured speed exceeds the threshold. The invention is aimed at tracing users when they are lost or abducted and enter an unfamiliar/unregistered region. A notification may also indicate loss or theft of mobile phone. When such a notification is sent to another mobile phone, the user may be contacted to check if the person is lost or abducted.
Patent GB-2397100-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine with power and induction assemblies and two crankshafts
Inventor: DABORN JOHN
IPC: F02B41/04
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: The engine has a power assembly 1 and an induction assembly 2 that share a four-stroke cycle and have respective crankshafts 15, 17 connected for rotation in the same direction 180 degrees apart. The induction assembly 2, which has induction and light compression duties only, is driven 1:1 from the power assembly 1 which has compression and power stroke duties only. The power assembly 1 is fed from two pressure chamber areas 5 and 6, containing a total air mass of about 125% of the capacity of the power assembly, that are charged with air at pressures above ambient by the induction assembly 2, allowing a stratified mode of operation. Pressure chamber 5 feeds the power assembly cylinder; the other pressure chamber 6 feeds a pre-combustion chamber 9, having a centrally-mounted sparking plug 13, in the power assembly cylinder head via a small inlet valve 8. A fuel injector 10 is located close to valve 8 in the feed duct from the pressure chamber area 6. The power assembly 1 has no exhaust valves; all the cylinder head valves are inlet valves 7, the exhaust gases exiting the cylinder via piston-controlled exhaust ports positioned near BDC. Balance masses 16 balance out the primary forces for the induction/power assembly pair at mid-stroke. The engine is intended to give low emissions, low fuel consumption and high power output.
Patent GB-2385343-A (GB)
Title: Interactive and secure activation of a tool
Inventor: LERCHE NOLAN C
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: Activation of a tool is governed by the receipt of an authorisation code and also data relating to the environment of the tool. If the environment data indicate that activation would be undesirable or unsafe, then the activation command fails. The arrangement is preferably used with a downhole perforating gun 104 or other explosive tool and the gathered information may include the depth and orientation of the gun, the density, composition, viscosity and bubble point of the surrounding fluid and the pressure and temperature. The authorisation signal may be encrypted and access to the surface control unit 100 may be restricted by password, swipe card or biometric requirements. Also disclosed are an explosive tool with a safety sub 106 having a switch to isolate the electrical arming circuits, and an explosives gun having a sensor with a communication line.
Patent GB-2386256-A (GB)
Title: Perfomance monitoring of a radar system
Inventor: HOFMANN PASCAL
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: A method of monitoring the performance capability of a radar system equipped with a radome (2) for protection against influences of weather comprises the step of modifying a part of the emitted radar signal and, after interaction with a possibly present coating (e.g dust, mud, ice or slush) (5) on the radome (2), feeding the modified part of the signal to a receiving side of the system as a monitoring signal. Attenuating or reflective influences of the coating (5) on the radome (2) change the monitoring signal. Through analysis of these changes, a statement with respect to the amount of attenuation or reflection of the radar signals caused by the coating (5) can be determined.