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Patent GB-2375379-A (GB)
Title: Pin and Box Connector Assembly
Inventor: MUNK BRIAN N
IPC: F16L37/088
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A connector 10 for connecting two tubular members has a pin 12 and a box 14, the box having a bore that receives the pin in stabbing engagement. The bore having a grooved profile, and a split lock ring 44 mounted to the pin, the lock ring snapping into engagement with the grooved profile in the box when the box and pin are stabbed together to lock the tubular members together. An annular wedge shoulder 20 is located on the pin axially spaced apart and facing a rim on the box. The wedge shoulder 20 and rim are inclined relative to each other, resulting in a closer axial distance between them at outer diameters of the pin and box than farther inward. An annular recess is located on the pin at an inner portion of the wedge shoulder, the recess having an inner wall facing outwardly. A split wedge ring 64 is located between the wedge shoulder and the rim, the wedge ring being outwardly moveable from a retracted position in the recess to a wedging position in engagement with the wedge shoulder and the rim to wedge the wedge shoulder and the rim apart from each other. A threaded member engages a threaded hole in the wedge ring and has an inner end that abuts the pin in the recess to push the wedge ring radially outward to the wedging position when the threaded member is rotated.
Patent GB-2387802-A (GB)
Title: Tool for engaging a nut/bolt including stop means
Inventor: SYNNOT MARK
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: A tool comprises a first portion 12 joined to a second portion 14, the first portion including a jaw means for engaging a nut/bolt of diameter x so that the tool is rotatable with a first nut/bolt about an axis 10. The second portion comprises stop means having a distal end which is spaced less than 3x from the axis. Preferably the second portion comprises a loop portion which may fit over a second nut/bolt spaced from the first, and a conventional spanner may be used on the other side of the first nut/bolt to tighten or loosen it.
Patent GB-2390884-A (GB)
Title: A VSTL aircraft
Inventor: REES JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B64C9/38
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: A very short take-off and landing aircraft comprises an airframe including a fuselage, fixed wings having leading edge slots (S), horizontal and vertical flying control surfaces and at least one fan (X) wherein the mass flow of air from the or each fan (X) is ducted to exit from the leading edge slots (S). Air may also be ducted to slots or gaps (G) in the elevator or rudder or to jets (R, Y, P) for attitude control.
Patent GB-2395404-A (GB)
Title: Format detection
Inventor: VALADON CYRIL
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A method of assessing an encoded signal to determine whether a candidate format was used to arrange the signal into blocks before the encoding was done, the method comprising: using the Viterbi algorithm 16 to determine trellis metrics for a point in said signal that would be an end point of a candidate block according to the candidate format; determining from said metrics 20 the likelihood of occupation at said point of an end state of an encoding scheme used to create the encoded signal; decoding a part of said signal ending at said point; and performing a check 22 using said decoded part to determine whether the candidate block satisfies an error protection scheme of the candidate format. The error check would be performed using a CRC checksum. Application is Blind Transport Format Detection (BTFD).
Patent GB-2383057-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated underfloor heating tile
Inventor: NEILL DAVID
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A prefabricated tile having a base layer 1 of heat insulation material which contains a channel 10 for receiving an underfloor heating element, and a heat diffusion layer 2 of high thermal conductivity which partly covers the base layer.
Patent GB-2396705-A (GB)
Title: Optical coupler with three waveguides and two gratings
Inventor: MASANOVIC GORAN
IPC: G02B6/125
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: An optical coupler comprises an input waveguide 10, an intermediate waveguide 30, an output waveguide 20, a first grating 31 situated between the input and Intermediate waveguides, and a second grating 32 situated between the intermediate and output waveguide such that, in use, light propagating in the input waveguide is coupled into the Intermediate waveguide with the assistance of the first grating, and thence is coupled into the output waveguide with the assistance of the second grating. The coupler is a directional coupler, in particular a dual grating-assisted directional coupler, and may be used to couple light between an optical fibre and an integrated semiconductor device, or between dissimilar waveguides. Substrate 40 and isolation layer 41 are shown.
Patent GB-2384255-A (GB)
Title: Water supply arrangement for a rotary cutting head on a mining machine
Inventor: CLAPHAM WILLIAM STEPHEN
IPC: E21C35/23
Filed: 2003-01-06
Abstract: A rotary cutting head (1) for a mining machine has a drive shaft (5) which carries a central drum (4) and beyond each end of the central drum (4), outer drums (2, 3). Each drum is provided with an array of pick boxes (7) to receive an individual pick (8). The drive shaft (5) has a longitudinal bore (10) housing at least one water conveying tube (11), which together with a network of bores (25), enable a single water admission cartridge (14) interposed between an outer end of a drum (2) and an end face plate (16) of said drum (2) to supply water to all three drums (2, 3, 4). The water supply may also be phased.
Patent GB-2409621-A (GB)
Title: Protective boot for use by dogs
Inventor: EVANS ANDREW
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: A protective boot for use by dogs comprising a boot moulded from latex rubber lined with a muslin cloth. The boot, specifically made for dogs with a condition which causes the foot to be dragged on the ground, has a thicker layer of rubber 4 at the toe to withstand excess wear. The boot is fitted with laces or ties 2 to keep the boot in place. The boot may be made in differing colours to match the colour of the coat of the dog.
Patent GB-2390141-A (GB)
Title: Water flow control device
Inventor: THOMPSON MARK ANDREW
IPC: F16K3/34
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: The device 12 may be used in an instantaneous electric water heater such as in a shower and has a water flow inlet 102, outlets 120a and 120b, and a connecting conduit 101. Two orifices 116a and 116b are positioned in the conduit and are defined by respective o-rings 115a and 115b. The cross-sectional area of each orifice is filled by a movable member 110a and 110b. The movable members have a number of grooves 112a and 112b on their outer surface which extend longitudinally and vary in cross-section along their length. The cross-section varies in opposite directions on each movable member. A first flow control part is defined by a space between the o-ring 115a and grooves 112a and a second flow control part is defined by a space between the o-ring 115b and grooves 112b. Movement of the movable members in opposite directions, such as by a pinion 140 and racks 130a and 130b, upstream or downstream of the water flow inlet control the water flow rate through the device.
Patent GB-2403193-A (GB)
Title: Non-inflatable tyre and its manufacture
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B29D30/04
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: The tyre comprises a rim 110, an outer tyre layer 130 formed by rotational molding or injection molding to encircle the rim and having at least an injection orifice 131 at a side surface thereof for injecting material of an inner tyre layer, and an inner tyre layer made of foamed material, wherein the material of the inner tyre layer is injected into and foamed in the outer tyre layer to form the inner tyre layer such that the outer tyre layer, the inner tyre layer, and the rim are tightly connected with one another. A manufacture method of the non-inflatable tyre comprises the steps: producing a rim 110 inserting the rim into a die and forming an outer tyre layer 130 having at least an injection orifice 131 at a side surface thereof for injecting material of an inner tyre layer by rotational molding or injection molding, injecting foamed material of the inner tyre layer through the injection orifice of the outer tyre layer, and foaming the material of the inner tyre layer to make the outer tyre layer, the inner tyre layer, and the rim be tightly connected with one another.
Patent GB-2390433-A (GB)
Title: Stress sensor
Inventor: TOMKA GEORGE JIRI
IPC: G01L1/00
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A stress or magnetic field sensor comprises a generally elongate magnetically soft amorphous or nanocrystalline electrically resistive element and biasing means for applying to the element a bias magnetic field of which the component directed along the length of the sensor has an amplitude variation pattern along the element. A periodically varying pattern has the effect of reducing the sensitivity of a stress sensor to external ambient fields (figure 3 shows that with a sawtooth bias field the sensitive portions a of a sensor move to positions b in the presence of an ambient field, but their number remains the same). A ramped bias field enables the position of the sensitive region of the sensor to be controlled, for measuring local stress, or for mapping an external magnetic field. Control of the regions where the sensor is active may include selective conductive coating of portions of its length. Potential uses of the stress sensor include a pressure sensor, embedment in moving parts (using rf communication) such as vehicle tyres, aircraft wings or machine parts, and in structures such as bridges where stray magnetic fields are a problem.
Patent GB-2408258-A (GB)
Title: Closure for drinks container having separate compartment
Inventor: SMITH LEIGH
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A top (<B>102</B>) for a drinks container (<B>101</B>) comprising a sealing cap (<B>201</B>) configured to seal the open end of a container. The top also has a cover (<B>202</B>) removably attached to the top of the sealing cap such that a gap is provided between the sealing cap and the cover. A disc (<B>331</B>) is located within the gap such that the disc is accessed by removing the cover from the sealing cap. The cover <B>202</B> may have an inverted cup (<B>Fig 4, 401</B>), which may contain a ball bearing (<B>Fig 4, 402</B>). An aperture (<B>Fig 4, 405</B>) may be provided, the ball bearing (<B>402</B>) may extend through the aperture. The cover may then be used as a playing piece in a table top game. The cover may also be used as a board in a game e.g. chess, in which playing pieces may be distinguished by a picture or graphic on the disc. In an alternate embodiment the cover may have a magnetic material attached at its inner surface, the cover may then be used as a fridge magnet or to attract the disc or as a piece in a game.
Patent GB-2411006-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic surveying for hydrocarbon reservoirs
Inventor: MACGREGOR LUCY
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A method of analysing electromagnetic survey data from an area of seafloor 6 that is thought or known to contain a subterranean hydrocarbon reservoir 12 is described. The method includes providing electric field data and magnetic field data, for example magnetic flux density, obtained by at least one receiver 25 from a horizontal electric dipole (HED) transmitter 22 and determining a vertical gradient in the electric field data. The vertical gradient in the electric field data and the magnetic field data are then combined to generate combined response data. The combined response data is compared with background data specific to the area being surveyed to obtain difference data sensitive to the presence of a subterranean hydrocarbon reservoir. Because the combined response data are relatively insensitive to the transverse electric (TE) mode component of the transmitted signal, the method allows hydrocarbon reservoirs to be detected in shallow water where the TE mode component interacting with the air would otherwise dominate. Furthermore, because there is no mixing between the TE and transverse magnetic (TM) modes in the combined response data, data from all possible transmitter and receiver orientations may be used.
Patent GB-2400390-A (GB)
Title: Connection between expandable tubulars
Inventor: ZIMMERMAN PATRICK J
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: Expandable tubulars 102, 104 are connected by a joint 100. The joint consists of a releasable connection 110 for selectively permitting axial movement between the tubulars. The tubulars are axially fixable within a wellbore 112. The releasable connection accommodates dimensional changes in the tubulars due to expansion, allowing the tubulars to move telescopically relative to one another. The releasable connection may be formed by a shear pin 110. Preferably, one of the tubulars is a sand screen.
Patent GB-2401393-A (GB)
Title: Lock with spring-loaded hook bolt
Inventor: MAGNUSSON CLAES
IPC: E05B63/20
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A lock comprising a lock housing 11 and a spring-loaded bolt 13 guided for reciprocating movement within the housing 11. A hook-like striker 21 is arranged within the housing to be movable between an unengaged position and an engagement position. The spring-loaded bolt 13 in a first position retaining the striker 21 in its unengaged position, and in a second position releasing the striker 21 for movement towards its engagement position. A follower 28 may be arranged to move the striker 21 from its engaging position towards its unengaged position. The striker 21 may be spring-loaded towards its engagement position. The bolt 13 may be provided with a support surface that supports the striker in its unengaged position in a first position of the bolt. The striking plate 24 may comprise a U- or O-like engagement member 25 for cooperation with the hook-like striker 21. The lock may be particularly advantageous for curved doors in yachts.
Patent GB-2405382-A (GB)
Title: Four-link vehicle suspension system
Inventor: SUTTON GUY ROYSTON TYRRELL
IPC: B60G3/20
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A multi-linked suspension arrangement suitable for the rear wheel of a vehicle comprises an upper wishbone 1, two transverse links 2, 3 and a forwardly extending lower longitudinal link 4. The geometry minimises hub rotation during braking whilst minimising packaging space and maximising rear seat and boot space. The distance A between the wheel carrier attachment point of the longitudinal link and the wheel centre measured in the vertical direction is greater than the distance B between the attachment point and the point of contact of the wheel 11 and the ground 12.
Patent GB-2421438-A (GB)
Title: Poultice pad holder and hood
Inventor: DAWKINS COLIN
IPC: A61F13/12
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: A poultice pad holder and a hood which enables a veterinary poultice to be positioned over a wound on the head or neck area of a horse to facilitate healing. Preferably the poultice is inserted into a pad with a cut out area on one side and hook and loop fastening on the reverse side. The interior of the hood may be lined with a material receptive to hook and loop fastening to enable the poultice pad to be positioned over the wound and secured in place.
Patent GB-2420366-A (GB)
Title: Deformable flood protection barrier
Inventor: KEEDWELL CLIVE
IPC: E02B7/00
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A flood barrier which, comprises a resiliently deformable barrier 44 mounted removably via frame members 412 on post footing 402 and 406. At least some embodiments of the barrier may be more rapidly and easily deployable and may be considerably lighter and cheaper to manufacture and yet provide surprising durability and resistance to water flows compared to conventional barrier constructions. The barrier is adapted to deform or move reversibly from an initial configuration to absorb or deflect energy from the flood water. The deformable barrier may be formed from rubber with a thickness of between 5 and 50 mm and a mass per unit area of between 5 and 20 kg per square metre. The deformable barrier may be formed as panels adapted to slide into slots (212, fig 2c) in the posts 402.
Patent GB-2420854-A (GB)
Title: A bath timer and alarm
Inventor: FAIRBRASS CRAIG
IPC: G01F23/24
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A bath timer and alarm device comprises a waterproof rigid plastic casing 1, the casing containing an audio speaker 2, an on/off switch 3, alarm circuitry (3,4 in Figure 3) and a moisture sensor 7. The device is located on the side wall of a domestic bath, and when the water level reaches a predetermined level, it contacts the water sensor 7 and makes an electrical circuit which activates the audio alarm speaker 2 to warn a user that the bath is full. The intensity of the sound emitted by the alarm increases after 15 seconds.
Patent GB-2422122-A (GB)
Title: Dumbbell with rotatable weight
Inventor: JANUSEK RICHARD ZDZISLAW
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A dumbbell comprising a bar 14 and the weight assembly 16 mounted on an end portion of the bar. The dumbbell comprises a securing member 20 for securing the weight assembly on the end portion in such a way that the weight assembly is rotatably movable in relation to the bar. Needle bearings (102, figure 2) may be provided between the bar 14 and weight assembly 16. An end plate (202, figure 3) may be provided over the end of the weight assembly to improve the appearance of the dumbbell. A resilient material (210) may be located in a recess in the end plate (202) to prevent damage to the end portions of the device.
Patent GB-2408147-A (GB)
Title: Bottom electrode of capacitor of semiconductor device
Inventor: KIM SI-YOUN
IPC: H01L21/8242
Filed: 2004-01-05
Abstract: To form a bottom electrode 60 of a capacitor of a semiconductor device, a first insulation layer pattern 52 having a first contact hole 53 is formed on a substrate 50, and a contact plug 54 for the bottom electrode 60 is formed in the contact hole 53. A second insulation layer pattern 56 is formed having a second contact hole 56a exposing the contact plug 54 and a portion of the first insulation layer 52. A protection layer 59, 59a and a conductive film 60a are respectively deposited within the second contact hole 56a. The second insulation layer pattern 56 is removed, and the protection layer 59 is partially removed so that a portion of the protection layer 59a remains near the contact plug 54. The protection layer prevents a bridge being generated between adjacent contact plugs.
Patent GB-2409909-A (GB)
Title: Signal transmitting cable
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE HENRY PLATT
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A fibre optic cable 1 includes a core of e.g. primary coated optical fibres 2 embedded in an inner layer 3 of e.g. acrylate material, to lock at least the outermost fibres 2 in place and preferably still allow the fibres to be easily broken out of the assembly for termination and splicing purposes. The layer 3 is such that at least the outermost fibres 2 of the bundle are restricted from moving axially relative to the inner layer 3. The inner layer 3 is then surrrounded by a continuous thermoplastic polymer jacket 4 formed e.g. from a mixture of high density polyethylene having a Shore hardness greater than or equal to 60 and a generally uniformly distributed slip agent, including a polyether modified poly (dimethylsiloxane) material such as polyether modified hydroxy functional poly (dimethylsiloxane) material. The mixture from which the outer layer 4 is formed maybe compacted by means of heat and pressure. The outer layer 4 may also contain a mineral filler, such as calcium carbonate and/or titanium dioxide, in order to improve the stability of the dimensions of the outer layer 4 as the temperature changes. Layer 4 is adapted to be removed from layer 3 by sliding.
Patent GB-2415175-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering ratio control
Inventor: TURNER MARCUS
IPC: B62D5/00
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A steering system 10 for a vehicle includes a controller 18, at least one steerable wheel 12 having a steering angle 20, a powered actuator 14 controlling the steering angle 20 and a steering wheel 16 providing a driver input control angle. The controller 18 selectively varies a ratio of the input control angle to the steering angle 20 in accordance with road conditions. If off road conditions are detected by sensors 60, a constant steering ratio (52 see fig 3) may be selected. If on road conditions are detected, higher steering ratios (50 see fig 3) may be selected.
Patent GB-2417098-A (GB)
Title: Retractable lens system with radial recess and idle mechanism
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B7/04
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A retractable lens system including a radially-retractable optical element (LG3) movable to a position outside of a common optical axis; a linearly movable frame (42) which supports the radially-retractable optical element; a rotatable member (31) for moving optical element support frames including the linearly movable frame which support the plurality of optical elements, respectively, between a ready-to-photograph position and a retracted position on the common optical axis; a retracting member (49) which retracts the radially-retractable optical element; and an accommodating portion (31C) formed on the rotatable member. At least a portion of the radially-retractable optical element enters into the accommodating portion of the rotatable member when the radially-retractable optical element is moved to the radially-retracted position. In an initial, idle stage of an advancing operation of the lens from the retracted position, the cam ring 31 may move only in the optical axis directions and then rotates.
Patent GB-2413843-A (GB)
Title: Low profile mounting system
Inventor: LIEBENDORFER JOHN E
IPC: F24J2/52
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a low profile mounting system that includes at least one rail. A plurality of tracks is formed in the rail with opposing jaws. The opposing jaws define a slot. The opposing jaws are disposed in the rail asymmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the rail. At least one ledge monolithically extends from the rail for holding an object such as a solar panel. A coupler is provided for demountably connecting a solar panel to the rail. A cleat also is provided for attaching the system to a surface. A connector connects the rail to the cleat. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
Patent GB-2430817-A (GB)
Title: Audio system for a motor vehicle
Inventor: PEDLAR CHRIS
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: An audio system is described for a vehicle having seat occupancy sensors. The system includes adjustable digital signal processing and varies the settings of the signal processing in dependence upon the detected occupancy of the vehicle. Thus, for example, the system adjusts the left to right balance (stereo balance) of the speakers according to whether the driver is alone, or accompanied by passengers. The system may share seat sensors with an airbag deployment system.
Patent GB-2417880-A (GB)
Title: A high fibre biscuit composition and a process for preparing the same
Inventor: SUDHA MADHUGIRI LAKSHMINARAYAN
IPC: A21D2/36
Filed: 2003-03-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a high fibre biscuit composition for increasing the dietary fibre content in the biscuit, said biscuit composition comprising 30 to 55 % by wt. of wheat flour, 5 to 40 % by wt. of a fibre source, 0.10 to 0.35 % by wt. of emulsifiers and the rest being food grade additives, flavoring agents and preservatives and a process for preparing the high fibre biscuits.