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Patent BR-PI0703402-A (BR)
Title: método de obtenção de uma amostra de fluido de uma formação subterránea atravessada por um furo perfurado, e aparelho para obtenção de uma amostra de fluido de formação de uma jazida de hidrocarboneto atravessada por um furo perfurado
Inventor: KISHINO ASHLEY C
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: MéTODO DE OBTENçãO DE UMA AMOSTRA DE FLUIDO DE UMA FORMAçãO SUBTERRáNEA ATRAVESSADA POR UM FURO PERFURADO, E APARELHO PARA OBTENçãO DE UMA AMOSTRA DE FLUIDO DE FORMAçãO DE UMA JAZIDA DE HIDROCARBONETO ATRAVESSADA POR UM FURO PERFURADO Trata-se de uma ferramenta para amostragem de fluidos de formações geológicas que é provida com uma broca que perfura a formação em uma orientação perpendicular ou oblíqua relativamente à parede do furo de poço. A ferramenta introduz um mecanismo no furo perfurado para aumentar a mobilidade do fluido da jazida.
Patent GB-2478745-A (GB)
Title: A parts washer
Inventor: COLLINS BRADY
IPC: B08B3/04
Filed: 2010-03-16
Abstract: A parts washer 1 comprises a storage tank 5 for storing cleaning liquid, a part cleaning chamber 7 in which a part to be cleaned can be placed, and means to deliver cleaning liquid from the storage tank 5 into the cleaning chamber 7. The parts washer 1 further comprising a vapour recovery apparatus 8 comprising a conduit connected to a vacuum device 21, means to pump driving fluid through the conduit and vacuum device 21 such that a vacuum is induced operative to draw cleaning liquid vapour into the vacuum device 21 such that the cleaning liquid vapour condenses into cleaning liquid, a return being provided to return the condensed cleaning liquid to the storage tank 5. Cooling means 11 can be provided to cool the driving fluid to facilitate the condensing of the cleaning liquid vapour, the cooling means 11 can take the form of heat exchanger, a vortex cooler or a double venture assembly.
Patent GB-2480078-A (GB)
Title: Mobile device communicates with a cellular network base station or a non-cellular access point in response to a trigger
Inventor: IRMER RALF
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2010-05-05
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications device 1 includes cellular communication means for communicating with a cellular telecommunications network base station 3, 4, 5 (e.g. GSM, UMTS, HSPA, WiMAX or LTE) and non-cellular wireless communication means for communicating with a non-cellular wireless access point 33 (e.g. WiFi or Bluetooth). The mobile telecommunications device 1 further includes control means 34 for selectively enabling the non-cellular wireless communication means in response to a trigger. The trigger may be the launch of a web browser or a request for transfer or download of data. The control means 34 may be further operable to select one of a plurality of access points 33 in dependence upon the quality of communication path to each of the access points 33 and to disable the non-cellular wireless communication means in dependence upon the status of the power supply of the mobile telecommunications device 1.
Patent GB-2476843-A (GB)
Title: Bridge constructed from fibre-reinforced plastic material.
Inventor: ROYLE THOMAS JOHN
IPC: E01D2/04
Filed: 2010-05-14
Abstract: The bridge 2 comprises a pair of side box modules 4, 6 which each comprise upper 10a, 10b and lower 12a, 12b longitudinally extcnding mouldings, where the upper and lowcr mouldings are joined together by joints 14a, 14b to define side cavities 18a, 18b. Between the side boxes is preferably a centre section 30 which comprises an upper deck element 32 and an underside element 34 which are preferably connected together by longitudinally extending webs 44 and so may also define at least one cavity in the centre section. The cavities are preferably large enough to allow a person to crawl through them and visually inspect the interior of the bridge. The bridge may comprise a curb drain and the cavities may house services pipes or cabling. A parapet may be joined to the side boxes. Also claimed are a kit of parts for making the bridge and a method of assembling the bridge.
Patent GB-2468982-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion control method and apparatus for reinforcing steel in concrete structures
Inventor: FUNAHASHI MIKI
IPC: C23F13/16
Filed: 2008-10-10
Abstract: Mixed-metal-oxide (MMO) coated precious-metal tape is installed directly on concrete surfaces using an electrically conductive adhesive, thereby obviating the need for slots, holes, cementitious grout or additional concrete. The electrically conductive adhesive is preferably formed by disposing mixed-metal-oxide (MMO) coated precious-metal particles in an adhesive layer. The tape anodes may be installed on the concrete surfaces including a shallow concrete cover or congested reinforcing steel without developing an electrical short circuit between the anode and the reinforcing steel. Overall the invention provides for quick and low cost installation on many concrete structures. Interconnections between the tape anodes and bare metal distribution elements may be made with conductive adhesive or spot welding.
Patent GB-2482490-A (GB)
Title: Portable Flushing Unit particularly for use with central heating systems
Inventor: NAGI BALVINDER SINGH
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2010-08-03
Abstract: The unit 19 comprises a liquid storage tank 20 having a lid 21, an inlet 30 for returning liquid to the tank, a pump 24 for pumping liquid from the tank to an outlet 29, and an electric motor 22 for driving the pump. The lid is secured to the tank by a quick release mechanism which may be released without the use of tools. When the lid is removed, an opening in the tank is revealed, the opening having a cross sectional area greater than 70% of the maximum internal cross sectional area of the tank in a horizontal plane. The unit may include a filter 34 in the tank through which liquid received through the inlet passes before returning to the tank and a valve 31 for diverting liquid received in the inlet to a dump 32. The lid may screw onto the tank by engaging a thread 25 on the tank, or be secured to the tank by a number of catches. The pump may be disposed in towards the bottom of the tank and attached to the lid. A connector for flushing a heat exchanger and a four way valve are also claimed.
Patent GB-2475121-A (GB)
Title: A liquid atomising sprayer wherein an air turbine rotates a nozzle located in an outer barrel
Inventor: KUO CHAO-MING
IPC: B05B3/02
Filed: 2010-08-24
Abstract: A sprayer comprises a control handle 11 with an air outlet, a first hollow barrel 12 having one opening connected to the air outlet and a second opening serving as a coupling end. A block insert 123 is located in the first barrel to provide a passage way between its ends, and also from a fluid inlet 1232 facing outwards of the barrel periphery. A second hollow barrel 13 is coupled to the first barrel. A driving / turbine unit 14 is located in the second barrel and is rotatable by the flowing air. It has a bore and a first (air) tube 18 connected to it for rotation in unison. A portion of the flowing air passes through the bore of the turbine and out the first tube. Additionally, a second (liquid / water) tube 19 extends from the fluid inlet through the bore of the turbine and within the first tube. The air tube nozzle may be bent.
Patent GB-2470166-A (GB)
Title: Variable geometry turbine
Inventor: GARRETT STEPHEN
IPC: F01D17/14
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: A variable geometry turbine comprises: a turbine wheel (5) mounted within a housing assembly (1) for rotation about a turbine axis, the housing assembly defining a radial gas flow inlet passage (9); an annular wall member (11) defining one wall of the inlet passage and which is displaceable in a direction parallel to the turbine axis to control gas flow through the inlet passage; and a linkage mechanism comprising at least one actuating member (16) operably connected to the annular wall member to control displacement of the wall member. The actuating member extends in a direction parallel to the turbine axis through an aperture (29) defined by a retaining member (24) such that a first bearing surface defined by the actuating member extending transverse to the turbine axis is contacted by a surface of the retaining member so as to connect the actuating member to the annular wall member. The aperture is dimensioned to define a clearance (30) between a wall of the aperture and a portion of the actuating member located within the aperture.
Patent GB-2484317-A (GB)
Title: Steam compression in frying apparatus
Inventor: KHAN AHMED NADIM
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2010-10-06
Abstract: A fryer 2 having inlet 4 and outlet 8 ends, an oil recirculating system coupled to the fryer, a heat exchanger 10 for heating the oil in the oil recirculating system, a hood 24 above the fryer for collecting steam generated during the frying process, a conduit 32 for conveying steam from the hood, and a compressor 44 for compressing the steam, the compressor having an input connected to the conduit and an output for compressed steam connected to the heat exchanger. The fryer may comprise a conveyor which removes fried foodstuffs at the outlet end of the fryer, wherein the steam is provided over at least part of the conveyor, the steam having a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure and a temperature of at least 100Â°C. A second heat exchanger 14 may be used for heating the oil in the oil recirculating system. The apparatus may include a tank which collects condensed steam from the first heat exchanger.
Patent GB-2484659-A (GB)
Title: A pest control device
Inventor: PALMER ROY ALFRED FEDERICK
IPC: A01M9/00
Filed: 2010-10-13
Abstract: A pest control device for use in wasp control comprising a telescopic pole, an air compressor and a capsule for containing insecticide or pesticide. The capsule is connected to the narrow end of the telescopic pole remote from the operator and the air compressor is attached to the wide end of the telescopic pole. The capsule which holds the pesticide may be provided with a one way valve which will open under pressure releasing the pesticide into the nest. Once emptied the capsule can either be refilled or replaced.
Patent GB-2473565-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and method using squid detection and field-cycling
Inventor: GOOD JEREMY ANDREW
IPC: G01R33/48
Filed: 2009-06-04
Abstract: There is described an MRI system in which the detection of the NMR signal is performed by a resonant input at a median field range above 100 gauss and where the main field is cycled to a low field of below 50% of the resonant frequency after the excitation of the NMR signal for a period sufficient to develop differences in magnetisation (T1). The advantage of this system is that images can be generated at much lower field intensities than prior art systems and is able to detect abnormalities in tissue such as cancerous tissues in a patient.
Patent GB-2475454-A (GB)
Title: Ferric phosphate based composition and use thereof
Inventor: NIKOLAEV GENNADI
IPC: A01N59/16
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: The invention deals with an ferric phosphate based composition, in order to obtain which 100 mass fractions of orthophosphoric acid, 10-20 mass fractions of iron (III) oxide, 5-10 mass fractions of powdery aluminium oxide and 100 mass fractions of water are mixed, whereas the reaction takes place within a temperature range of 60-70°C and at least one nanopowder from among silver, copper or flint is added to the mixture in the amount of 0.5 mass fractions. The ferric phosphate based compositions can be used for the bio- and fire protection of timber, as an antibacterial disinfectant, as well as a rust converter for the rust-inhibiting of metals.
Patent GB-2480003-A (GB)
Title: Parallel conductor, balanced transmission line, feeding an antenna array
Inventor: SERGI PAUL D
IPC: H01P3/02
Filed: 2011-04-26
Abstract: A transmission line 10 comprises first and second conductive members 24, 26 separated by a dielectric member 28 with multiple elements connecting to the said conductive members 24, 26. The first and second conductors 24, 26 may be made of rigid conductive material. The dielectric member 28 may include polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE fluoropolymer arranged to prevent water ingress between the said conductive members 24, 26. The conductive members 24, 26 and dielectric member 28 may be secured together by non-conductive fasteners 30 or by metal fasteners 30 with non-conductive bushings. The transmission line 10 may include perpendicular elongate insulating members 34 and connection tabs with a plurality of holes 36, on either side of the said transmission line, through which antenna elements may be woven and connected. The transmission line 10 may further include a mounting arrangement 42 to secure it to a support structure. The laminated, balanced transmission line 10 may be easy to manufacture with a stable and reliable performance, involving no balun elements, which may be used in a Hex-beam antenna arrangement.
Patent GB-2493147-A (GB)
Title: Mouldable hand grip
Inventor: BIRD THOMAS
IPC: B25G1/10
Filed: 2011-07-24
Abstract: A removable handle grip which is easily attached and removed from a handle intended for gripping is made from a rigid sleeve (A, figure 2) with a locking device F, the sleev being coated with a mouldable material D to provide a gripping section. The mouldable material D is formed to a user's hand and cured. The locking device allows the handle grip to be easily removed for curing, adjusteing or replacement. Due to the rigid nature of the sleeve A, the moulding can be carried out with or without pre-fixing of the handle grip on the equipment. The grip may be used on a cycle handlebar, a tennis racket, crutches, canoe paddles, and the suchlike.
Patent GB-2493906-A (GB)
Title: Superimposed images for revealing changes in the settings of an analogue control console
Inventor: MILAD MOHEB
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2011-08-15
Abstract: A method for revealing changes in settings of an analogue control console (122), such as an audio mixing desk, comprises: receiving a captured image of the analogue control console (122), which preferably displays historical settings of the console (122); creating a composite image 400 by superimposing the captured image and a current image of the analogue control console (122); and displaying the composite image. The images preferably indicate the positions of various controls 302 such as adjusters, sliders, knobs, switches and buttons. By superimposing the current and historical images, where ideally each image has a transparency of between 40% and 60%, the user can identify which controls 302 have been adjusted and can move them back to the positions indicated in the historical image in order to recreate settings used in the past. Apparatus, including a video camera or CCD camera 120, for carrying out the method is also described.
Patent GB-2498169-A (GB)
Title: Vending machine and control system for passenger vehicle-for-hire
Inventor: GARBER SHAUN F
IPC: G07B13/04
Filed: 2010-09-17
Abstract: A vending machine and associated control system in support of vending one or more items to a passenger in a rear passenger salon of a taxicab includes a computer having a processor and memory and a display arranged for viewing by the passenger. Code modules execute in the processor and provide interactive selection controls on at least a portion of the display. The passenger can cause an item to be vended from a remotely-located machine by interacting with the selection controls. One code module communicates vended item cost information to another module for inclusion in a calculation of a total fare for the taxicab ride and any vended items. The vending machine is preferably located in the taxicab trunk and is arranged to deliver items into the passenger salon through a rear deck of the taxicab. The vending machine can be refrigerated using, in part, the taxicab' s air-conditioning system.
Patent GB-2485464-A (GB)
Title: Fast axis collimator monolithic array
Inventor: MCBRIDE ROY
IPC: G02B3/00
Filed: 2011-11-08
Abstract: A micro-optical element 110 for use with an edge-emitting laser diode bar stack (fig 2), the element 110 has a plurality of spaced apart fast-axis collimators 122 formed as a monolithic array, wherein the spacing between the collimators 122 in the fast-axis varies across the micro-optic element 110. Another invention relates to a method of manufacturing a micro-optical element for use with a laser diode bar stack, using a wavelength stabilized CO2 laser.
Patent GB-2493997-A (GB)
Title: A Rim Driven Electrical Machine with an actuate stator assemblies for interaction with fluid flow
Inventor: HOPEWELL PAUL DAVID
IPC: B63H21/17
Filed: 2011-11-23
Abstract: A marine propulsion/tidal generator dynamo-electric machine comprises a housing 12 with at least one stator 16,324,418 (fig 4), each stator extending only partially around the circumference of the rotor 14,304 so as to have arcuately separated ends. In use the single stator 418 option may have the stator located at the lower part of the rotor. The rim driven impeller 304 comprises blades surrounded by an annular laminated ferromagnetic ring core 310 provided with conductive sleeves 316,318 and an environmental enclosure sleeve 320, which may be electrically conductive. Appropriate selection of the materials and thicknesses of the layers 316, 318, 320 enables the starting performance to be optimised using skin effects enhanced by the layer 320 having a high electrical resistance whilst the lower resistance of layers 316,318 and the core 310 allowing the machine to operate efficiently at its rated speed. Layer 316 has a lower resistance that layer 318. Layer 320 may be stainless steel or bronze whilst layers 316 318 may be copper and aluminium respectively. The core may include conductive bars forming a squirrel cage or may include permanent magnets. At least the inner sleeve may be provides with apertures to form a cage structure.
Patent GB-2497798-A (GB)
Title: Body Dryer
Inventor: WINSTON GARETH DAVID
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a powered body dryer comprising a blower 1, and a conduit system comprising a plurality of ducts 3a, 3b, 3c. The ducts are arranged in an array extending from the blower, wherein each duct has one or more outlet nozzles/vents 4a, 4b, 4c to direct air transverse to the axis of the duct, so the air is directed towards the torso of the user. The system may comprise a heater 2 having one or more ceramic elements to heat the air. The dryer may be housed in a casing or cabinet mounted to the wall. The dryer may comprise a regulator (8 figure 1) to allow a user to adjust the airflow rate and or temperature. The system may also comprise a thermostat to regulate the temperature. The system may comprise an overhead proximity sensor (10 figure 1) to detect the presence of a user. The dryer may be a modular self-contained unit.
Patent GB-2485917-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for controlling audio in a collaboration environment
Inventor: YOAKUM JOHN H
IPC: H04M3/56
Filed: 2010-09-22
Abstract: A method and system for designating an aural position of an audio stream in a collaboration environment. A plurality of icons corresponding to participants are displayed in a user interface. A moderator may move the icons from a first position in the user interface to a second position in the user interface. Upon moving an icon from a first position to a second position, an aural position identifier corresponding to the second position is generated and sent to a conference processor. The conference processor uses the aural position identifier to generate an outgoing audio stream that aurally positions the audio stream generated by the participant corresponding to the icon at the aural position. The outgoing audio stream is provided to the moderator, who uses a multi-channel capable device to perceive the audio stream at the designated aural position.
Patent GB-2487287-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft for delivering sub-micron particles into the stratosphere
Inventor: DAVIDSON PETER
IPC: A01G15/00
Filed: 2010-03-12
Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft located at a stratosphere location, the aircraft comprises a source of sub-micron solid particles, a deagglomeration means and a dispersal means. The particles may have a refractive index greater than 1.4 and the size of the particles maybe in the range of 0.01 to 1.3Î¼m. The particles may have a bimodal size distribution with peaks in the visible and ultraviolet wavelengths. The deagglomeration means may comprise a microniser 540 and/or a venturi nozzle 570. The dispersal means may be close coupled to the deagglomeration means.
Patent GB-2488909-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for processing ion current measurements in time-of-flight mass spectrometers
Inventor: DECKER JENS
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2012-03-09
Abstract: The invention relates to methods and instruments for processing digitized ion current signals in time-Â­of-flight mass spectrometers which record a large number of individual spectra and process them to form a sum spectrum. Individual spectra and sum spectra are usually sequences of digital measurement values of the ion current in the time raster of the measurements, and the sum spectrum usually contains the measurement values of the ion current summed for each time period of the time raster. The spectra contain peaks as small series of digitized ion current values outstanding from background. It has been known for some time that the resolution can be improved if the intensity of a peak in the sum spectrum is only added at the position (on the time scale) of the peak maximum. This conventional procedure is changed by the invention wherein the intensity and the position of a peak in an individual spectrum are determined, but the intensity is added to the sum spectrum in such a way that the centre of gravity for the contribution of this ion current peak is maintained in the summation. To this end, the intensity must be added in correct proportions to at least two positions in the sum spectrum which are on both sides of the peak position. This removes systematic errors which are caused by the intensity only being added at the position of the peak maximum. When this procedure is applied, mass spectra are obtained which are qualitatively so good that it is no longer necessary to add all the individual measurements together to form a sum spectrum which in turn means that the measurement data processing devices currently used can be greatly simplified.
Patent GB-2491020-A (GB)
Title: Machine tool with central support between machine axes
Inventor: STOCKER MARK
IPC: B23Q1/25
Filed: 2012-05-15
Abstract: The machine tool includes a base 10, a first support 200 provided on a first rotational machine axis mounted on the base in a fixed position relative to the base, a second support 202 provided on a second rotational machine axis mounted on the base in a fixed position relative to the base, wherein the second rotational axis is parallel to and spaced laterally from the first rotational axis. The machine base includes a central support 320 located between the machine axes 322, 324 with the machine axes mounted onto opposite sides of the support. A mount is carried by the second support 202 and is moveable relative to the second support. A control arrangement is operable to control the orientation of the first support relative to the first rotational axis, and the orientation of the mount relative to the second rotational axis so as to govern the position and orientation of the first support and the mount relative to each other.