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Patent GB-2394949-A (GB)
Title: Device for storing and retrieving articles
Inventor: FAES STEVEN MICHAEL
IPC: G07D1/00
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A device for storing and retrieving articles comprises a series of axially aligned carousels 3a, 3b with stalls 7 that receive articles, for example coins, stepper drive motors (11, fig 2) with worm gear reduction (12, fig 2) that operate to rotate and position the carousels 3a, 3b so coins can be stored in the stalls 7 and transferred between the carousels 3a, 3b and non-lifting coin transfer mechanisms that operate to move the coins between the carousel 3a, 3b. An electronic controller (15, fig 2) is programmed to keep track of the positions of the coin stalls 7 and the values of the coins in the coin stalls, and to determine and operate the appropriate drive motors (11, fig 2) and transfer mechanisms for transferring coins between the carousels 3a, 3b and for returning change and moving coins directly to the cash box. The device can be used to store and retrieve articles other than coins, for example products to be sold in a vending machine.
Patent GB-2397445-A (GB)
Title: Power transmission circuits
Inventor: BARKER CARL DAVID
IPC: H02J3/36
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: A circuit topology for bipolar direct current power transmission between two alternating current electrical power systems (6), comprising two equally rated dc power transmission lines (4) of opposite polarity, each of whose opposed ends are interfaced to the alternating current electrical power systems through a bipolar converter (C) which is grounded at its dc neutral point through an earthing device (5<1>) comprising at least one reactive impedance to control converter-induced harmonic currents in stray components of the transmission lines. The reactive impedance 5<1> may be an inductor, tuned circuits of inductor and capacitor and resistor in parallel and a series connection of these tuned circuits. The converter may be series connected six pulse bridges for a HVDC link.
Patent GB-2405622-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle chassis having a locking device for securing connection between first and second chassis members
Inventor: LIN SAMUEL
IPC: F16B21/14
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A vehicle chassis includes first and second chassis members (2, 3), and a locking device (4). Each of the first and second chassis members (2, 3) includes a connector (24, 35) formed with holes (243, 353) therethrough. The locking device (4) includes a locking pin (41) that extends through the holes (243, 353) in the connectors (24, 35), and a resilient retainer (42) that latches releasably to one end (412) of the locking pin (41).
Patent GB-2396218-A (GB)
Title: Subsurface conductivity imaging system and method
Inventor: NICHOLS EDWARD
IPC: G01V3/08
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A subsurface imaging cable includes a plurality of flexible sensor modules (21) spaced apart on a flexible cable which is adapted to be wound on a reel. The flexible sensor modules comprise a flexible casing (29) with sensors which may be a flexible electric sensor (25), a flexible magnetic sensor (27) or a flexible seismic sensor (28). The combined flexible module (21) allows for combined seismic/induction/resistivity surveys. The flexible magnetic and electric sensors comprise a flexible magnetic core and flexible electrodes respectively. Methods of subsurface imaging comprise making electric and magnetic measurements to determine a subsurface conductivity distribution.
Patent GB-2400458-A (GB)
Title: Control device for controlling operation of apparatus which influences the temperature profile of an inhabited environment
Inventor: POPPLEMANN KLAUS-WERNER
IPC: F23N5/20
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: An environmental control device <B>6</B> for controlling apparatus which influences the temperature profile of an inhabited environment has a first mode of operation in which the apparatus can be operated as desired and a second mode of operation which restricts the operation of the apparatus so that it provides a reduced temperature profile. The control device <B>6</B> has delay means which causes the second mode of operation to become operative only when the controlled apparatus is due for inspection or maintenance. The delay means can be reset to allow operation of the first mode subsequent to inspection or maintenance of the apparatus. The controlled apparatus may be a central heating system or air conditioning system.
Patent GB-2398584-A (GB)
Title: Screen assembly with flow through connectors
Inventor: BODE JEFFREY
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A connector comprises male 280 and female 290 couplings with passages / channels 285, 295 respectively for providing fluid flow between a first screened tubing 210 and a second screened tubing 220. The male coupling 280 is coupled to the first screened tubing 210 at a first end whilst the female coupling 290 is coupled to the second screened tubing at a second end. Furthermore, a sliding sleeve 260 is disposed on the second screened tubing 220 for selectively opening or closing holes 270 to direct fluid into a perforated inner tubing 225, and into a production tubing. The screen assembly is used for gravel packing, during which if a premature gravel bridge (460, figure 4) is formed, the passages 285, 295 provide an alternate flow path for the gravel.
Patent GB-2413767-A (GB)
Title: Tracheostomy wound locator toggle
Inventor: CAMERON MALCOLM
IPC: A61M16/20
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A tracheostomy locator toggle which enables a patient to easily locate and apply pressure to a healing tracheostomy wound to prevent expired air escaping via the healing wound. The toggle may comprise a shaped contact plate A with a raised finger button B on a stalk C and may be positioned on top of the wound dressing. The toggle locator may facilitate healing by allowing the tracheostomy wound to be easily and repeatedly located and pressed. Preferably the toggle has no moving parts, is easy to care for and clean and may be held in position with skin adhesive tape.
Patent GB-2400429-A (GB)
Title: Ball screw mechanism
Inventor: YOSHIOKA MORIHISA
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: A ball screw mechanism (20) compact in size, employing a minimized number of component parts and having a high load capacity includes a rotary nut (22) having an internally threaded helical groove (26) and a mounting hole (30) both defined therein, and a simplified bridge member (24) mounted in the rotary nut (22). The bridge member (24) has a plurality of connecting grooves (28) defined on an inner surface thereof each operable to communicate neighboring convolutions of the internally threaded helical groove (26). The bridge member (24) has its opposite side edges formed with respective guide walls (36) protruding in a direction radially outwardly of the rotary nut (22) that are crimped to allow the bridge member (24) to be fixedly retained within the mounting hole (30).
Patent GB-2405703-A (GB)
Title: Learn-and-play programming method for motorized toys and domestic appliances
Inventor: CHAN KWOK HUNG
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A learn-and-play programming method and system, for controlling a mechanical movement of an output shaft 11 of a motorized toy and a domestic appliance such as a vacuum cleaner, includes the steps of: learning the mechanical movement of the output shaft by inputting a movement data into a operation system 30 corresponding to the mechanical movement of the output shaft and storing the movement data of the output shaft in a memorizing means 20; and reproducing the mechanical movement of the output shaft corresponding to the movement data in the memorizing means. Therefore, the operation system is executed through the learning program to repeatedly control the mechanical movement of the output shaft.
Patent GB-2415880-A (GB)
Title: Catapult
Inventor: NASH KEVIN ROBERT
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: A catapult 10 having a forked handle 12, a pouch 18 for holding a projectile and two resilient bands 16 connecting the pouch 18 to the ends of the prongs 14 of the handle 12, is provided in the invention with a third resilient band 22 connecting the pouch 18 to a point on the handle 12 located symmetrically between the two prongs 14. The handle has a shield (24) and an attachment (30) connectable to the handle by the post (34).
Patent GB-2417580-A (GB)
Title: Method for executing a bag of tasks application on a cluster by loading a slave process onto an idle node in the cluster
Inventor: ROSE CESAR DE
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A method of executing a bag of tasks application in a cluster over a distributed computing system is disclosed. The cluster has a cluster resource manager. The method starts with a remote user requesting that the cluster resource manager authorize access of the distributed computing system user to any idle nodes of the cluster. A bag of tasks slave process is then submitted to the cluster resource manager and loaded onto one of the idle nodes without an allocation operation. Tasks from the bag of tasks are then scheduled to the slave process and executed. The slave process runs either until finished or until the node in which the bag of tasks slave process is loaded is pre-empted or required owing to a local allocation request. The method may have a plurality of bag of task slave processes and the resource manager loads as many processes as idle nodes. The distributed system may be a gird. The method may include identifying any newly idle nodes and submitting another bag of tasks to be loaded by the resource manager.
Patent GB-2411371-A (GB)
Title: A drill bit and plug
Inventor: SMITH DAVID
IPC: B23B41/06
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a drill bit 10. The drill bit 10 comprises a body 16, being of generally truncated cone shape, and the periphery of which has three blades 18 arranged thereon. The invention also relates to a corresponding plug 30 and a method of shaping a hole in a partition of a building, so as to produce a bore of generally truncated cone shape.
Patent GB-2408071-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief valve for a helium gas compressor
Inventor: ATREY MILIND DIWAKAR
IPC: F04C29/02
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: A pumped helium circuit comprising a compressor (14) with a high pressure port (16) and a low pressure port (18) each connected to a supplied equipment (61,63,65,67) to respectively supply compressed helium to, and receive compressed helium from, the supplied equipment; and a pressure relief valve (12) operable to return compressed helium from the high pressure port to the compressor in response to a predetermined pressure differential; characterised in that the pressure relief valve is connected between the high pressure port and the compressor, independently of the low pressure port.
Patent GB-2423256-A (GB)
Title: Braking device for a skateboard
Inventor: KEATING MARTIN
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A braking device 2 removably attachable to a skateboard having a plurality of wheels 6, comprises a plurality of wheel engaging means, each for engaging a wheel of a skateboard, said device being operable to restrain the wheels against rotation relative to the skateboard. The braking device may take the form of a resilient material frictionally engaging with each wheel to prevent rotation thereof (see figure 1 and 4).
Patent GB-2424564-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for a tractor coupling
Inventor: BAGSHAW EDWARD ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: A01B59/00
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: When fitted to a tractor, the device provides automatic locking of the lift-arms when in the raised position. Hydraulic pump pressure will be required to unlock the device before the arms can be lowered. The device will fit a number of different tractors. No modifications are required to the receipient tractor. All prevailing functions of the receipient tractor are unaffected. Fitting the Device only requires the use of one spanner. With only two moving parts, maintenance is minimal. There is provision for cancelling the automatic locking function, such as when the tractor is working with an implement attached. Provision is also made for manually locking the bars in the uppermost position. This allows any attached implement to remain above ground level whilst being driven on the Public Highway, without the services of the hydraulic pump. The device consists of a pair of lower bars 7, an upper bar 1, a stop 6 and a pivot 15. The pivot is biassed by spring 14, 16.
Patent GB-2410051-A (GB)
Title: Pressure pulsing apparatus at surface and method for drilling
Inventor: WALTER BRUNO
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2002-01-09
Abstract: A method for underground drilling comprises generating high intensity pressure pulses at the surface and coupling the pressure pulses into drilling mud 21 being pumped into the drill string 27. The pressure pulses propagate down the drill string to do work at an underground location 34. The pressure pulses are preferably generated by periodically interrupting flow of the drilling mud in a conduit 22, thereby creating a water hammer effect. Intensity of the pulses can be intensified at the bit 30 using nozzles. The pulses can also be used to drive pistons (74, fig 12) to generate vibration. The pulses reduce the torque requirements of the drill.
Patent GB-2425449-A (GB)
Title: Irrigation system
Inventor: WONG KAM HOI
IPC: A01G27/02
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: The system comprises a plant growth container 1, a reservoir 21, a container inlet, a float valve 23,24,25,29 and an outlet means. The float valve is adapted to close the container inlet when the water in the reservoir reaches a pre-determined level. An outlet means allows the passage of water from the reservoir to a receptacle containing growth medium. The system may further comprise a supply controller 3 having a controllable mains inlet valve and a pressure regulator comprising a diaphragm 17 which expands in response to an increase in water pressure in the controller to close the inlet valve.
Patent GB-2415360-A (GB)
Title: A wheeled luggage-like barbeque grill
Inventor: KE QINGYAN
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A wheeled luggage-like barbecue grill comprises a base 1, one or more baking plates 21 and 22, an upper cover 3, two U-shaped draw-bars 51, 52 retractably mounted in the base, and two supporting plates 41 and 42, the cross-section of each plate 41, 42 being L-shaped with the top of the vertical portion of the L-shape being pivotally connected to the side of the base so that when a plate is rotated to a folded condition (fig.4) the horizontal portion partly covers the upper surface of the cover 3. When the plates are in their extended positions they rest on the draw-bars 51 and 52. The base is provided with wheels 51 and 61.
Patent GB-2416304-A (GB)
Title: Caries Preventive Desensitizing and Fluoridizing Dental Varnishes
Inventor: ORLOWSKI JAN A
IPC: A61K6/891
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: Disclosed are dental varnishes comprising reaction products of rosins with polyalcohols dissolved in mixtures of C2 - C4 alcohols with C5 - C7 hydrocarbons which have been found effective in preventing tooth decay and alleviating tooth sensitivity. Such varnishes may, optionally, incorporate therapeutic, antimicrobial and sensory enhancing ingredients. Varnishes preferably contain glycerol rosin ester in mixtures of ethanol or iso-propanol with n-Hexane, n-heptane or cyclohexane.
Patent GB-2416454-A (GB)
Title: Method of detecting images of a sample using a laser-scanning miscroscope
Inventor: HECHT FRANK
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: Method of detecting images of a sample using a laser scanning microscope, wherein detected image data corresponding to three-dimensional sample regions are detected and stored, data compression is performed, and image data positioned next to one another and on top of one another on the sample are taken into consideration during the compression. An image stack can be recorded and in each case adjacent images of the image stack are used for the purpose of data compression. Time and/or spectral detected and stored data are used for data compression.
Patent GB-2428014-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst and process for preparing carboxylic acid esters
Inventor: LIU KINDTOKEN HWAIDER
IPC: C07C67/44
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A catalyst and a process for preparing carboxylic acid esters from an aldehyde and an alcohol in the presence of molecular oxygen are disclosed. The catalyst comprises metals supported on a silica-containing support, wherein the metals consist essentially of palladium, lead, an alkali or alkaline earth metal, and at least one of niobium and zirconium. The process for preparing a carboxylic acid ester comprises reacting an aldehyde with an alcohol in the presence of molecular oxygen and the aforementioned catalyst.
Patent GB-2416398-A (GB)
Title: Determining the depth of perforation tunnels in a wellbore using the Helmholtz resonance effect
Inventor: BROOKS JAMES E
IPC: G01B7/26
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the depth of a cavity in a wellbore 100 (e.g. perforation tunnel, formation fracture) comprises an acoustic source 200 (e.g. monopole, dipole) located adjacent to and on one side of the cavity 140 and an acoustic receiver 210 located on the opposite side of the cavity 140. The acoustic source 200 generates an acoustic signal and the frequency of the acoustic signal is varied. When the cavity is excited at its characteristic resonance frequency (i.e. acting as a Helmholtz resonator) the intensity of the received signal will be maximally attenuated. The characteristic resonance frequency can thus be determined by monitoring the difference between the intensities of the transmitted and received signals. Once the resonance frequency is obtained the depth of the cavity can be calculated mathematically.
Patent GB-2431087-A (GB)
Title: A tool holder
Inventor: CHEN CHANG-YING
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A tool holder 10 includes a cover unit 11 having an end portion with a hole 112 and a pair of hollow clamping plates 12 extending away from the end portion. Each clamping plate including a plurality of clamping portions 121 with hooks 122. A pair of positioning plates 30 are arranged to be slidable within the clamping plates and have a plurality of hooks 32 and ejection portions 33 that cooperate with the clamping portions on the clamping plates. An adjusting unit 20 is received within the end portion of the cover and has a button 22 protruding through the hole 112. A rib 21 on the adjusting unit engages with a recess 111 in the end portion of the cover to hold the two items together. Projections 31 at the front end of the positioning plates engage with inclined sliding slots 23 in the end portions of the cover such that movement of the adjusting button causes the positioning plates to move relative to the clamping plates to lock any tools in place in the holder.
Patent GB-2418046-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for enhancing the speed of a synchronous bus
Inventor: RAGHAVA SHARATH
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: An apparatus (100) for enhancing the speed of a synchronous bus includes a two register based FIFO with software control bits and a second clock signal. According to the invention, the second clock signal rd_clk (103) is supplied by the name PLL (11) that provides the main clock signal lg_clk (101). According to the invention, data is taken from the two registers in alternative clock cycles so that each of the register holds valid data for two clock cycles. A first software data bit is used to determine which of the two registers is unloaded first. Using the method and structure of the invention, the window for transferring valid data is increased and therefore the system employing the method and apparatus of the invention is more skew tolerant.
Patent GB-2419518-A (GB)
Title: Mop bucket with chemical metering reservoir
Inventor: YOUNG RONALD ALEXANDER
IPC: G01F19/00
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A mop bucket features a secondary reservoir 30 with a metering orifice 35, held above the normal water level within the bucket, so as to meter a chemical, such as a detergent, into the water. The size of the metering orifice 35 may typically be 2 - 5mm although this can be adjusted to the viscosity of the chemical, and desired flow rate.
Patent GB-2432770-A (GB)
Title: Belt tensioning system for forage harvester
Inventor: DUCOULOMBIER ANDRE S N C
IPC: A01D43/08
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A tensioning system for a drive belt (18) of a blower of a forage harvester, comprises a tensioning roller (22), a rod (34) for moving the tensioning roller (22) towards and away from the belt (18), a spring (40) surrounding the rod (34) and acting between a first abutment (36) mounted on the rod (34) and a second abutment (42) connected to the chassis (10) of the harvester to urge the roller (22) towards the belt (18). The chassis connected abutment (42) is carried by an arm (26) that is movable relative to the chassis (10) and anchored by means of a tie bar (30).
Patent GB-2421512-A (GB)
Title: Stable, moderately unsaturated distillate fuel blend stocks prepared by low pressure hydroprocessing of Fischer-Tropch products
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C10G57/00
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a distillate fuel (30) comprising a stable, low sulfur, highly paraffinic, moderately unsaturated distillate fuel blend stock. The highly paraffinic, moderately unsaturated distillate fuel blend stock exhibits excellent combustion properties in diesel and jet engines as a result of the high paraffin content. The blend stock is preferably prepared from a Fischer-Tropsch derived product (10) that is hydroprocessed (100) under conditions during which a moderate amount of unsaturates are formed or retained.
Patent GB-2421528-A (GB)
Title: Dual diameter and rotating centralizer/sub
Inventor: GREMILLION MAXIMILLIAN S
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A centralizer (10 Figure 1) for maintaining stand-off and/or centralizing a tubular member inside a larger diameter tubular member, for instance, in a wellbore comprises ```a sub; ```a plurality of radially outwardly extending vanes 36 on the sub; ```a collar (24) mounted on the sub having a plurality of notches 54 and ```a plurality of bow springs 20 mounted to the collar 24 in a respective one of the notches 54. The bow spring 20 being mounted to the collar in a respective one of the notches such that the bow springs are maintained in spaced relation to the vanes, whereby one or more of the bow springs move between a first, bowed position standing off from said sub to a second compressed position between the vanes and closer to the sub.
Patent GB-2421681-A (GB)
Title: Oral Hygiene Arches
Inventor: TRIMMER WILLIAM STUART
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: A device (10) for cleansing teeth, including an arcuate housing (12) defining an open top channel for placement over an arch of teeth and a plurality of cleansing components disposed within the channel for engaging and cleansing side and bottom surfaces of the teeth in the housing. The cleansing components include micro-fibrils (22) that project from wall(s) of the housing or are defined on carriers (132) suspended in a medium (130) disposed in the channel.