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Patent GB-2314359-A (GB)
Title: Completion apparatus and method
Inventor: CORONADO MARTIN P
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 1996-10-30
Abstract: A completion apparatus and method are illustrated to allow the use of an inflatable bridge plug system to be set in lower casing after the open-hole section has been drilled under balanced. This is coupled with an assembly to deflate the plug (P) which is run on the bottom of a completion liner. The completion liner is run downhole without having to kill the well to reduce possible formation damage from kill fluids. After the open-hole section is drilled, the plug (P) is run in the hole on coiled tubing and set. Heavy fluids are then circulated above the plug (P) without its being applied to the open-hole formation. The liner for the open-hole section is run in the well with a deflation tool (20) which ultimately engulfs the deflated plug (P) using the mechanical support associated with the plug (P) to facilitate the enveloping procedure. After envelopment, setdown weight releases the anchor for the plug (P) and the assembly is run in the hole with circulation through the plug to facilitate advancement.
Patent GB-2320688-A (GB)
Title: Board game apparatus
Inventor: FESTA PHILIP JOHN
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1996-12-23
Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus for playing a game comprising a plurality of playing pieces (20), a random number generator (40) and a board (10) marked with a track which comprises a plurality of playing spaces (11), the plurality of playing spaces (11) being divided into a plurality of identifiable groups, each group comprising a sub-set of the plurality of the playing spaces (11). The playing pieces (20) are each distinguishable from one another and the rules require that each player is assigned a group of playing spaces (11) and a playing piece (20). In each turn of play a player uses the random number generator (40) to generate a number and then advances his playing piece (20) along the track by a number of playing spaces (11) corresponding to the number generated by the random number generator (40). When a first player advances his playing piece (20) to a space (11) assigned to a second player, the first and second players together must answer a question with unanimity and both the first and second players independently record whether the question is answered correctly or incorrectly. A player aims to win the game by reaching a situation in which he has recorded that the player has with every other player of the game either correctly answered an asked question without having recorded that the player has, with any other player, incorrectly answered a question last answered by the two players.
Patent GB-2324545-A (GB)
Title: Panels for e.g. walls or floors
Inventor: IMHOFF ADOLF
IPC: E04C2/04
Filed: 1997-02-18
Abstract: A construction system employing self-supporting panels for walls, partitions and floors uses framed panels with different core materials for the different uses. These panels are interconnected at their edges by elongate connectors (14). Each panel has edge channels interconnected by parallel internal sections (4), of rectangular channel section, with undercut recesses on each side, and arranged in spaced opposed pairs. Core material, (7), (Fig.3, not shown), which extends between the opposed pairs of sections (4), may be light-weight concrete, the density being chosen according to the panel use. The spaces (8) between the backs of the sections (4) can also be filled with light-weight concrete, or they can be filled with structural concrete which can be pre-stressed.
Patent GB-2307891-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for supporting and controlling a vehicle in relation to a corresponding turret
Inventor: MYKLEBUST ERLING
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 1995-07-10
Abstract: A vessel is positioned relative to a turret (12) moored to the sea bottom. The turning around of the vessel can occur in a controlled manner about a substantially vertical turret axis (12a). The vessel can be allowed a controlled minimal movement longitudinally and transversely of the turret axis (12a). The vessel is supported in a defined region above deck (10) of the vessel by means of: a) a number of spring-loaded bearing systems (13) and b) by means of a number of pressure-regulatable locking systems (14). The vessel is supported for limited movement vertically and horizontally relative to the turret (12), by a number of separate bearing systems (13), which are arranged in pairs on diametrically opposite sides of the turret (12). Furthermore the vessel is adapted to be locked by means of at least two opposite locking systems (14) in regulatable angular positions about the turret axis (12a).
Patent GB-2313597-A (GB)
Title: Inorganic carrier, for the immobilisation of enzymes, comprising a coupling agent having a carboxylic ester linkage
Inventor: YAMASHITA YOSHITAKA
IPC: C12N9/20
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: Inorganic carrier, for the immobilisation of enzymes, comprises a coupling agent having a carboxylic ester linkage. The coupling agent may be a silane, especially one of the formula: ```R.COO(CH2)n.SiR'3 wherein: R is an organofunctional group; ```R' is alkoxy, phenoxy or halogen; ```n is an integer. Preferred coupling agents are selected from gamma -methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, gamma -acetoxypropyltrimethoxysilane and gamma -acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane. The inorganic carrier may be selected from kaolin, porous glass, bentonite, silica (optionally as a gel), alumina, silica/alumina, hydroxyapatite or calcium phosphate gel. The enzyme is preferably lipase.
Patent GB-2324701-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of high oil content fish feed pellets
Inventor: NISSINEN VESA JUHANI
IPC: A23K1/00
Filed: 1997-05-01
Abstract: A method for preparing high oil content fish feed pellets comprises extruding a mixture of basic components for forming the matrix of fish feed pellets together with an additive which is solid under ambient conditions into porous pellets. The additive is a lipid or a fatty acid. Oil is then absorbed into the thus formed porous pellets to prepare the high oil content fish feed pellets. It is preferred that the additive is either a hydrogenated oil derived from animal or plant origin, or a lipid emulsifier such as a mono-, di- or tri-glyceride. The resulting pellets, which may include up to 50% by wt. of oil, suffer very little oil leakage during storage and in use.
Patent GB-2325872-A (GB)
Title: Wrench
Inventor: SHANG JONG-HSING
IPC: B25B13/28
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: A wrench comprises a fixed member 12 and a movable member 14 fastened pivotally with the feed member such that a second clamping portion of the movable member 40 and a first clamping portion 22 of the fixed member can co-operate. The feed member is provided with a pivoting slot 26 in which the second pivoting portion 42 of the movable member is pivoted so as to enable the first clamping portion of the fixed member and the second clamping portion of the movable member to work together to hold and turn a relatively small and thin nut, bolt, etc.
Patent GB-2315248-A (GB)
Title: Roll control system
Inventor: BURKE DAVID
IPC: B60G21/073
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: A roll control system (10) for a motor vehicle having a vehicle body (20,24) and a pair of front or rear wheel axles (22,26), the roll control system comprising a first fluid damping means (12) and a first fluid actuating means (16) pivotally mountable on said one wheel axle and mountable between said one wheel axle and the vehicle body; a second fluid damping means (14) and a second fluid actuating means (18) pivotally mountable on said other wheel axle and mountable between said other wheel axle and the vehicle body; wherein the first damping means has a damping and stiffness compression chamber (34) fluidly linked by a first passage (54) to a rebound chamber (52) in the second actuating means; wherein the second damping means has a damping and stiffness compression chamber (34) fluidly linked by a second passage (56) to a rebound chamber (52) in the first actuating means; fluid in the compression chambers, rebound chambers and passages; and fluid pressure control means (58) fluidly connecting or isolating the first passage and the second passage and operable, during predetermined operating conditions of the vehicle, to allow an increase fluid pressure in at least one of the passages to increase roll stiffness, and to allow an increase in roll damping, substantially simultaneously. Provides roll stiffness during cornering or other driving conditions without the presence of an anti-roll bar.
Patent GB-2327565-A (GB)
Title: Accessing a Data File in a Data Communication Network
Inventor: BYFORD DERRICK JOHN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 1997-07-16
Abstract: A mobile user terminal for accessing a data file stored in a server computer system in a data communications network comprises a reader for reading a network address identifying the data file from a machine readable label. A transmitter in the user terminal requests, via a wireless communication link, access to the data file on receipt of the network address from the label. The user terminal further comprises a receiver for receiving the data file from the server via the wireless communication link and output means for outputting the data file to a user.
Patent GB-2326210-A (GB)
Title: Tube assembly for process fluids using vacuum as thermal insulation
Inventor: RAJAGOPAL RAMESH
IPC: F16L59/065
Filed: 1997-08-04
Abstract: The process fluid requiring thermal insulation flows through an inner tube 2, surrounded by an outer tube 1, located concentrically with respect to the inner tube, by means of spacers 5 and the annular ends sealed and vacuum applied, measured and sealed to act as the necessary thermal insulation. End caps 4 are sealed to the tubes 1, 2, optionally via a bellows 12 for accommodating expansion, or the end caps may be of bellows form. Inner tubes 2 may be coupled, with an external sleeve slidable over the outer tubes 1 and sealed thereto with vacuum applied within.
Patent GB-2317892-A (GB)
Title: Gene encoding pyruvate orthophosphate dikinase
Inventor: TATSUMI HIROKI
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: A gene encodes a polypeptide of SEQ.ID. No.1 (not shown), or one in which at least one amino acid is added, deleted and/or substituted (preferably having at least 70% homology therewith), having the activity of pyruvate orthophosphate dikinase. The gene, preferably having a heterologous promoter operably linked thereto, may be integrated into a DNA vector for transformation of a host cell, especially Escherchia coli.  The polypeptides are of use (i) in the assay of pyrophosphoric acid, preferably involving firefly luciferase, by contacting a solution thereof with phosphoenol pyruvic acid and AMP in the presence of the polypeptide, thereby to effect conversion of AMP into ATP, the latter of which is detected, or (ii) in the generation of ATP for a firefly luciferase. The parent gene may be isolated from Microbispora sp ., especially M.thermorosea.
Patent GB-2318861-A (GB)
Title: Insulated gas storage vessel for supplying an engine
Inventor: SUGIMOTO YASUHIRO
IPC: F02M21/02
Filed: 1997-10-22
Abstract: A fuel feed device (30) for a gas engine includes a thermally insulated cartridge case (31) for receiving therein a disposable gas cylinder or cartridge (32). The cartridge case has a built-in temperature sensor (41) for detecting the temperature of the gas cartridge, and a built-in electric heater (35) for heating the gas cartridge. The electric heater is controlled such that the temperature detected by the temperature sensor is kept within a predetermined temperature range. A working machine driven by the gas engine is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2319646-A (GB)
Title: Resetting security code in electronic device
Inventor: TAKIZAWA YUJI
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 1997-11-10
Abstract: When an electronic device is mounted in e.g. a car, or a battery is exchanged, entry 9 of a security code is required by the user to permit use. If the user does not know the security code (e.g. if the user does not remember it or is a thief), a random number is automatically generated 17 inside of the electronic device and displayed 10 and the random number is converted 18 into an initializing code according to predetermined rules. The user reports the generated random number to a service company of the manufacturer. If they are satisfied he is genuine, they give the initializing code corresponding to the random number to the user who enters it for resetting the security code.
Patent GB-2331584-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for ice detection
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD HUNTER
IPC: B64D15/20
Filed: 1997-11-25
Abstract: A device comprising an ultrasonic transducer 20 and a propagation path 10 such as a short polymer rod, configures such that echoes reflected from the end of the rod vary in amplitude and/or polarity according to the medium encountered at the rod end 16. Since the acoustic impedance of ice is close to that of many common polyers, a substantial echo is significantly lowered in amplitude. The transducer 20 may comprise piezopolymer material mounted directly onto a printed-circuit board, and the rod mounted direct onto the piezo polymer, so allowing a compact, simple assembly which is easy to fabricate in high volumes. The rod may alternatively comprise a region of continuous surface such as the wall 4 of a compartment.
Patent GB-2322690-A (GB)
Title: Drainage bag outlet
Inventor: TURNBULL CHRISTOPHER STRATTON
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1998-02-17
Abstract: A urostomy drainage bag 1 has a tap 20 at its lower end for draining the contents of the bag. The tap 20 has a sleeve 23 with a hole 22 opening into the bag 1 and sealing rings 24, 25 and 26 engaging the outside of a spout 27 slidable along the sleeve. The spout 27 is open at its lower end 30, is closed at its upper end 31 and has a side opening 32 along its length. When the spout 27 is pushed down, the side opening 32 aligns with the hole 22 in the sleeve 23 so that liquid in the bag 1 can drain out through the lower end 30 of the spout. When pulled up, the hole 22 in the sleeve 23 is sealed to prevent leakage from the bag. The inside of the spout 27 is coated with a hydrophilic material 28 so that any fluid remaining in the spout when it is closed drains freely from its open end.
Patent GB-2330972-A (GB)
Title: Multiple image scanner
Inventor: GANN ROBERT G
IPC: H04N1/64
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A multiple image scanner performs a single scan of a document containing different types of images (e.g., text and graphics) and sends multiple renditions (132, 134) of the same document from the scanner to a host computer (102) (one high resolution low bit depth image (134), and one low resolution high bit depth image (132)), thus greatly reducing the total amount of data sent to and processed by the host computer (102).
Patent GB-2344298-A (GB)
Title: Waste disposal
Inventor: MORGAN-BUSHER EDWARD
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A nappy disposal unit 1 is placed (step A) within the bowl 30 of a flushable toilet. A disposable nappy 35 is placed into a cavity 15 of the disposal unit 1. The cavity 15 of the disposal unit 1 is closed (step B) by a lid 12, and a user presses down on a spring-loaded plunger 11 of the disposal unit 1, to activate a shredder within the disposal unit 1. The disposal unit lid 12 incorporates or cooperates with a safety switch to disable the shredder except when the lid is closed. The plunger 11 presses the waste products onto the shredder. The toilet is flushed (step C) and water entering the toilet bowl 30 is directed over the disposal unit 1. The water enters the disposal unit 1 through openings 10, and carries away the shredded nappy into the toilet bowl 30 and thence into the sewerage system.
Patent GB-2331333-A (GB)
Title: Wave power device using buoys anchored to the sea bed
Inventor: SHIM HYUN JIN
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 1996-09-19
Abstract: Buoys 500 are rotatably mounted at locations S2 on a lattice frame 100, which is tied by cables 220 to anchors 210. The rising and falling movements of the buoys are converted to rotational forces by units 600, and one directional driving means transmit drive to fluid compressing units 700 which pump fluid via pipes 910 and frame members 110 to turbines driving generators, these being mounted on an auxiliary frame 160, in a power generation sector S1. The fluid reaches the turbines via a surge tank (960 fig. 15B) and a transfer tube having a pressure operated spill valve (fig. 17). Further structural and operational features are disclosed in detail (figures 2-7, 9-16, 18-19).
Patent GB-2332062-A (GB)
Title: The digital display trial frame
Inventor: TAANK JITESH
IPC: A61B3/103
Filed: 1999-02-18
Abstract: An ocular trial frame apparatus for the measurement and display of inter-pupillary distance and the astigmatism angle of the eyes, comprising measurement means to provide digital signals which are indicative of inter-pupillary distance and astigmatism angle and means to display said measurements.
Patent GB-2336249-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of crosstalk in cable connectors
Inventor: WEATHERLEY RICHARD
IPC: H01R24/00
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: A circuit board (1) for use in a connector between cables of a data transmission system comprises at least one array of input terminals (2) for incoming signals, at least one array of output terminals (3,4) for outgoing signals, and a respective conductive track connecting each input terminal to a respective output terminal. Closed loops of conductive material are connected to at least some of the terminals or conductive tracks, the loops being positioned on the circuit board to reduce crosstalk from the levels which would exist within the connector in the absence of such closed loops. The loops associated with one terminal will be positioned on the board opposite loops associated with another terminal or terminals to produce coupling therebetween. The invention is particularly applicable to RJ45 plug and jack systems.
Patent GB-2350018-A (GB)
Title: Method of estimating a characteristic of a signal in locating a mobile communication unit
Inventor: LOPES LUIS
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1999-05-08
Abstract: A method of estimating a characteristic of a signal such as a time of arrival or a transmitter identity, in particular in a cellular communication system, comprises first step (201) of receiving the signal at a subscriber unit. In a second step (203) the subscriber unit receives assistance data from the fixed network and in a third step (205) an expected signal is derived in response to this assistance data. For GSM the assistance data can be a frame number and a BSIC permitting an entire expected SCH burst to be derived. In a fourth (207) step the signal characteristic is determined by correlation of the received signal and the expected signal. The invention is particularly applicable to location determination in a GSM communication system.
Patent GB-2350661-A (GB)
Title: Flow control unit
Inventor: MUSGRAVE JOHN ROLAND
IPC: F16K17/20
Filed: 1999-05-29
Abstract: A flow control unit comprises a mechanical unit which limits the amount of fluid that continuously flows through it but doesn't limit the amount which intermittently flows though it. The unit preferably resets after interruption of flow. The unit is preferably a water meter which indexes around the drive gear that monitors the flow of fluid, and which activates a cut-off arm with integral ball via rotating cogs when a set point is reached to stop the flow by the ball engaging a seat at the outlet. The rotating cogs may be linked to the cut-off arm by a countersprung arm. The unit may be made from plastics, metal or a combination thereof, include a filter and may need resetting after it is tripped.
Patent GB-2342476-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexing user interfaces in a digital computer system
Inventor: WALKER WILLIAM D
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 1999-06-29
Abstract: A user interface subsystem (20) enables a digital computer system to selectively provide a user interface with one or more of a plurality of look and feels. The user interface subsystem comprises at least one user interface element (21), a plurality of look and feels (22) and a multiplexer subsystem (23). The user interface element (21) is configured to generate user interface information, and each of the look and feels (22) is configured to use the user interface information in connection with providing respective types of user interfaces for the digital computer system. The multiplexer subsystem (23) is configured to couple the user interface information from the user interface element (21) to selected one or ones of the look and feels (22) thereby to provide selected ones of the respective types of user interfaces for the operator, e.g. video (13), audio (15).
Patent GB-2354254-A (GB)
Title: Fuel composition with improved lubricity performance
Inventor: BARBOUR ROBERT HOWIE
IPC: C10L10/08
Filed: 1999-09-20
Abstract: This invention provides a fuel composition having a sulphur content of not more than 50 ppm by weight and comprising at least 50 ppm based on the total weight of the fuel composition of at least one fused polycyclic aromatic compound which comprises at least one exocyclic group containing nitrogen wherein the nitrogen is attached directly to a ring carbon atom. Specific examples of such compounds include 1-amino naphthalene, 1,8-diaminonaphthalene, or 5-aminoindole, 2-(2-aminophenyl)indole and 8-aminoquinoline. These compounds are capable of improving the antiwear and lubricity properties of a low sulphur fuel when compared with that of the same fuel in the absence of such compounds.
Patent GB-2356834-A (GB)
Title: Boat storage facility
Inventor: HOOD ROBIN ALEXANDER
IPC: B63C15/00
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: A dry boat storage facility comprises at least one rotating storage deck wherein access to each of said decks for the boats to be stored is provided by at least one vertical lift. The facility may have a plurality of circular rotating storage decks running on a plurality of wheels, two external cantilevered lifts and one internal lift. The decks may rotate to allow all areas of the storage decks to be serviced by the lifts. The structure of the facility may be formed by means of braced vertical columns set out in a circular plan orientation to accommodate the circular decks.
Patent GB-2357052-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium rim and its method of manufacture
Inventor: CHEN CHIEN-CHENG
IPC: B21D53/30
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: A method for manufacturing an aluminum rim comprises the steps of pressing a strip of an aluminum plate by dies; pressing the plate by rolls and making two ends of the plate contact so as to form a circular closed loop; welding the ends of the loop to form the rim; and leveling the rim by blades of a roll. By utilizing this, an aluminum rim having a uniform thickness, an improved surface hardness, and a preserved appearance is obtained.
Patent HU-T65521-A (HU)
Inventor: DOUBRAWA FRANZ
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 1992-12-02
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Abluftreinigung aus Anlagenteilen von Ölmühlen (10), bei dem die aus der Anlage abgezogene Abluft (14) - nach teilweiser Ausschleusung (18) - im Kreislauf in die Anlage (10) zurückgeführt wird.
Patent HU-T70477-A (HU)
Title: Leukotriene-b4 derivatives, process for preparing the same and medicaments contg. them cont. the same
Inventor: BUCHMANN BERND
IPC: C07C51/353
Filed: 1992-11-19
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP92/02653 Sec. 371 Date May 27, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date May 27, 1994 PCT Filed Nov. 19, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/11105 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 10, 1993.Leukotriene-B4 derivatives of formula I    <IMAGE>  (I)   their salts with physiologically compatible bases and their cyclodextrin clathrates are described.
Patent HU-T75858-A (HU)
Title: Soft tissue containing glycerin and quaternary ammonium compounds
Inventor: FUNK BARBARA SUE
IPC: D21H17/13
Filed: 1995-06-20
Abstract: A soft tissue having a soothing feel is disclosed which contains a softening composition comprising from about 20 to about 98 weight percent glycerin and from about 0.2 to about 5 weight percent of a selected quaternary ammonium compound.