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Patent GB-2410279-A (GB)
Title: Method for detecting casing collars
Inventor: MENDEZ LUIS E
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A method locates the depth of a casing collar 30 or other downhole production element 55 via the casing collar. A functional parameter, such as a time delay, is pre-set into a casing collar locator 35 at the surface. The casing collar locator tool is connected to the end of a string of tubing 25, which is run into a cased wellbore 20. The tubing and the collar locator are moved through the casing such that the collar locator senses each collar and generates a signal in response thereto. The signal is processed with respect to the functional parameter, before being transmitted acoustically to a surface receiver 65. The functional parameter may constitute defining a predetermined number of collars to locate before transmitting the signal to the surface. The functional parameter may constitute defining an existing casing collar signature, against which the generated signal can be compared.
Patent GB-2419836-A (GB)
Title: Welding using a shaped portion of welding filler
Inventor: HEIMERDINGER CHRISTOPH
IPC: B23K35/28
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A shaped portion 3 extruded out of welding filler is arranged between joint partners 1, 2 to be connected, in such a way that it is in contact with both joint partners 1, 2. The cross-section of the shaped portion 3 is matched to the geometry of at least one of the joint partners 1 so that the shaped portion 3, before welding, is held on the joint partner 1. The joint partners 1, 2 can then be welded together along the shaped portion 3. This does away with the need to position and feed the filler. The shaped portion 3 may include at least one recess 4 for receiving at least one of the joint partners 1.
Patent GB-2435867-A (GB)
Title: Method of fitting flexible track to vehicle crawler assembly
Inventor: HEARD STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B62D55/32
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of filling a flexible track 20 to a track apparatus comprising at least one idler wheel 16 and a drive wheel 2 for driving engagement with the track 20 and for retrofitting to a driven axle of a vehicle. The idler wheel 16 has a two part construction with a first plate 16a, an axis of rotation 10c and a second plate 16b supporting a tyre 42. The plates 16a, 16b are securable together by bolts 50. The plates 16a, 16b are positioned using one bolt 50, the remaining bolt apertures being out of register with each other. The flexible track 20 is then filled around the drive wheel 2 and idler wheel 16. Then, the remaining apertures of the plates are brought into register, preferably by pivoting the second plate 16b about the single bolt 50 and rotating the first plate 16a. Bolts are inserted in the remaining apertures.
Patent GB-2424478-A (GB)
Title: Spectral measurements of radioactive material within a matrix
Inventor: RACKHAM JAMES
IPC: G01T1/167
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: By considering ratio of emissions at one or more pairs of energies to threshold values, the invention provides for the determination of the dispersion format of a radioactive material within a matrix, wherein said radioactive material is potentially present in a dispersion format which is self-shielding against emissions arising from said radioactive. In particular the presence of lumpy material or the confirmation that lump material is absent may be provided. The following pairs of energies: 143.8keV and 185.7keV; 163.3keV and 185.7keV; 205.3keV and 187.5keV may be used. The matrix may be waste present in a container. The emissions are preferably gamma emissions and are distinctive of uranium.
Patent GB-2425432-A (GB)
Title: Manipulating digital images using masks
Inventor: GALLAFENT WILLIAM FREDERICK GE
IPC: H04N9/75
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A method for manipulating digital images comprising the steps of providing input data including image data specifying one or more digital images and template data comprising one or more masks, each mask specifying a region of the images having a predetermined status, and modifying each image using the masks. Preferably, the method comprises the further steps of assessing each modified image, and accepting, rejecting or reprocessing each modified image according to the assessment. The status of a region of an image may indicate that the region is a background region, foreground region, edge region or a region including shadows. In one embodiment, the method comprising the further step of deriving an expanded mask for an image from a mask, the expanded mask defining a region of the image which is larger than, and which has the same status as, the region of the image defined by the unexpanded mask. Modifying each image may include modifying the shadow effects in an image using a shadow mask, using a foreground mask to identify a foreground region of an image and overlaying the foreground of the image onto a selected background to generate a composite image, or using a mask to modify a selected visual characteristic of a region of an image defined by the mask. Reprocessing each image may comprise the step of modifying the template data or other parameters and reprocessing one or more images according to the modified template data and parameters.
Patent GB-2437576-A (GB)
Title: Portable chef
Inventor: PEARSON DANIEL JOHN
IPC: H04N5/64
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A rechargeable portable DVD player has a screen 2 and speakers 4, 16 for playing step-by-step recipe instructions. The player includes a side loading disk drive 9, a microphone 1 for receiving voice-activated commands and large play 15 and pause 6 buttons, which may also have raised symbols on them. The player may be restricted to playing collections of DVDs authorised by the manufacturer.
Patent GB-2428802-A (GB)
Title: Wearable motion sensor device with RFID tag
Inventor: MCCARTHY PETER
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A wearable device includes an accelerometer 17 and a gyroscope 18 to measure motion, a passive RFID (radio frequency identification) tag 24 to identify the wearer of the device, a memory 15 and a wireless transceiver 20 to transmit measured data via an ad-hoc mesh networkto a host computer 41 for processing. The host computer 41 may transmit new software programs via the network to the device for storage and execution. The device may be in the form of a cufflink, wristwatch, popper stud etc (see figure 3). The device may be used for example to capture hand 44 motion for gesture recognition. The device includes a battery 22 or a rechargeable battery, power manager and solar cell (see figure 2).
Patent GB-2427862-A (GB)
Title: Process for isolation of imperatorin from aegle marmelos correa
Inventor: PONNAPALLI MANGALA GOWRI
IPC: C07D493/14
Filed: 2004-10-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the isolation of imperatorin which is a potent inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory candidate from Aegle marmelos Correa.
Patent GB-2431760-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft system for a vehicle
Inventor: TAKASHIMA MASAKI
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: In an anti-theft system for a vehicle, a tilt signal generating device outputs a tilt signal based on a tilt of the vehicle. A characteristic sensing device receives the tilt signal and detects a characteristic of the tilt signal. A computing device computes a change of a parameter based on the characteristic of the tilt signal. A state estimating device estimates a parking state of the vehicle based on the change of the parameter. A determination rule setting device sets a determination rule based on an estimation result of the state estimating device. A determining device generates an operational signal when the determining device determines that there is fear of theft by comparing the tilt and the determination rule. A warning device informs the fear of the theft of the vehicle based on the operational signal.
Patent GB-2444029-A (GB)
Title: A naturally based anti-bacterial solution used in a hand spray
Inventor: HODGETTS NICHOLAS LEWIS
IPC: A01N25/06
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: An antibacterial solution with grapefruit extract as the active ingredient. The anti-bacterial solution is effective to use as a hand spray and is free of any alcohol as it contains a natural active ingredient as its biocide. This solution is safe to use on the skin and will kill 99.999% of bacteria. The solution also contains an emollient. This solution (hand spray) has been developed to reduce the spread of bacteria, infections and cross contaminations. It is suited for use in toilet areas, hospitals, food preparation areas and any environment, which is at risk.
Patent GB-2431865-A (GB)
Title: A cleaning machine for cleaning a surface
Inventor: KEGG STEVEN W
IPC: A47L9/30
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is distributed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation as it moves along the surface is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a housing and a liquid distribution system operatively associated with the housing. The liquid distribution system includes a fluid source providing a supply of the cleaning solution, a detergent tank providing detergent to the cleaning solution and a distributor fluidly connected to the fluid source for distributing the cleaning solution to the surface. A liquid recovery system is provided and includes a suction nozzle and a recovery tank removably mounted to the housing and in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for applying suction to draw the cleaning solution and dirt from the surface through the suction nozzle and into the recovery tank. An adjusting device detects the concentration of detergent in the cleaning solution and adjusts the flow of the detergent to the cleaning solution to a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2447230-A (GB)
Title: A rigid filling loop for a closed loop central heating system
Inventor: PICKERING PHILIP A
IPC: F24D3/10
Filed: 2007-03-03
Abstract: A filling loop connection 16 suitable for a closed loop central heating system (CGH), the heating system including a unit (jig) for mounting a fluid supply port and a heating system inlet port, said filling loop connection comprising a first valve means 18, 20 for connection to the cold water inlet port, a second valve means 30 for connection to the heating system inlet port (ie., return valve), and a removable filling loop / duct 24 for selectively providing a connection between the first and second valve means. Ideally, the filling loop duct is rigid. The first valve means may comprise a double check valve 20 and a drain port, while the second valve means may comprise an isolation valve 28. The rigid filing loop may comprise an elbow and preferably turns through 180{. Plugs / caps may be inserted into the inlet/outlets when the loop / duct is removed.
Patent GB-2447290-A (GB)
Title: Method of mounting an electrical terminal block
Inventor: CAPALDI-TALLON ALAN
IPC: H01R9/26
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: An electrical terminal block has a base with four or more lugs projecting downwardly from a generally flat undersurface. These are used to lock the block against a fixed support, such as a DIN rail (30, Fig 5), having edges which are co-planar, in a plane parallel to the block's undersurface. At least two of the lags 18a, 18c are formed with opposed channels 21a, 21c, each open at one side for receiving and laterally abutting against one of two corresponding oppositely-extending edges of the fixed support so as to lock the block against the support, and at least two others 19a, 19c of the lugs are stops for laterally abutting corresponding edges of the fixed support. Thus the block may be fixed to the support by resting its undersurface against the block and twisting it in the plane of the undersurface until all the lugs are in abutment against the corresponding edges. Lugs 19a, 19c may be snap fit to latch the terminal block in place on the support. There may be four of each type of lug 18a-d, 19a-d to allow the terminal block to be mounted either along or across a rail. An adaptor plate (50, Fig 8) may be provided for the terminal block to be mounted on.
Patent GB-2437316-A (GB)
Title: Telescope for optical free space communication
Inventor: PETASCH THOMAS
IPC: G02B23/06
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: A telescope 1 for optical free space telecommunication comprises a primary mirror 3, a secondary mirror 4, an eyepiece 6 and a detector 7. The secondary mirror 4 is connected to a barrel wall 2 via holding members 5. On the side facing the eyepiece 6 the holding members 5 are provided with a material 12 that absorbs the transmitted beams 9. Such an arrangement may reduce parasitic light (back reflected light and scattered light). The holding members 5 may extend radially in spoke form (i.e. spiders) from the secondary mirror 4 to the barrel wall 2. The holding members 5 may be wedge shaped; they may be coated with Wood's glass.
Patent GB-2439172-A (GB)
Title: Power transmission fluid with enhanced friction characteristics
Inventor: HENLEY TIMOTHY J
IPC: C10N40/04
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: A power transmission fluid includes (a) a base oil and (b) an additive composition having therein (i) at least one ashless dispersant; (ii) a metal detergent providing greater than about 100 ppm metal in the power transmission fluid composition; (iii) a friction modifying amount of an imidazoline; (iv) a succinimide friction modifier; and (v) a non-hydroxy tertiary amine friction modifier other than (iii).
Patent GB-2437437-A (GB)
Title: A pulse generator using a half-latch to prevent floating
Inventor: KIM MIN-SU
IPC: H03K5/135
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: A pulse generator 1500 is triggered by a rising clock edge to provide narrow complementary clock pulses for clocking a pulsed latch (figures 9-12). When the narrow pulses have terminated neither the pull-up nor pull-down branches of the circuit 1506 are conducting, but the half latch 1507,1508 is operable to maintain a good logic low level at the output node of 1506. The output transistor 1508 of the half-latch may be disabled when the input clock signal goes low (figure 16), thereby preventing contention between the half-latch and the pull-up branch of the circuit 1506. A similar pulse generator using a NOR gate and a keeper with PMOS output is disclosed (figure 17). The pulse generators may be disabled (figures 15,16, 20,21) so that they do not respond to the clock input.
Patent GB-2455548-A (GB)
Title: Self-Cleaning Filter for a Condenser of a Refrigeration Apparatus
Inventor: DOWNHAM DAVID
IPC: B01D46/20
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: A self-cleaning filter assembly 18 for a condenser (14 fig 1) of a refrigeration unit (3 fig 1) consists of an endless belt 31 arranged around a pair of rollers 25, 26 which are driven, for example via a drive motor 27. The filter assembly includes a cleaning arrangement 32 which engages the filter material and operates to remove particles from the filter material. The filter material may be a mesh, which may be in the size range of 0.5 mm to 2 mm. The drive arrangement for the rollers may include a drive belt 28 connecting the rollers, or may include a motor coupled to each roller. The cleaning arrangement may be a cylindrical brush which may be static or moveable, and when moveable, may be belt driven via the rollers drive arrangement. The self-cleaning filter assembly may be removably fixed to the refrigeration unit by magnetic fixing means, and the refrigeration unit may include at least the condenser, a compressor (13 fig 1) and an evaporator (15 fig 1).
Patent GB-2459531-A (GB)
Title: Label printer having cassette engagement detection means
Inventor: COPPENOLLE FRANK VAN
IPC: B41J3/407
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: A label printing apparatus 2 comprising a cassette-receiving bay 8 adapted to receive a cassette (400, fig. 18), said cassette-receiving bay 8 having a base 10, a top opening opposite the base, and side walls 12 extending between the base 10 and the top opening. The cassette-receiving bay 8 also includes a cassette locking mechanism comprising at least one locking element 26 arranged so as to extend into the cassette-receiving bay 8, said at least one locking element movable between a locking position for engagement with a cassette (400, fig. 18) inserted into said cassette-receiving bay 8 and an unlocking position in which said at least one locking element 26 is retracted from said cassette-receiving bay 8. The printer 2 further includes a cassette detection means (310, fig.17) operable to determine whether said at least one locking element 26 is engaged with a cassette (400, fig.18) inserted into the cassette-receiving bay 8. There is also provided a cassette comprising a housing having a conductive area (419, fig.20).
Patent GB-2446354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to tiling
Inventor: LEVETT NEALE ANDREW
IPC: E04F15/08
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: A tiling unit (40) is described, along with a support member (1) for use in tiling units, methods of manufacturing tiling units, and methods of tiling. The tiling unit comprises a plurality of tiles (30) coupled to a self-supporting support member, and enables the plurality of tiles to be accurately and conveniently positioned on a surface.
Patent GB-2461026-A (GB)
Title: Optical scanning system for nucleic acids sequencing by phased synthesis
Inventor: DUER REUVEN
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: Sequencing a nucleic acid such as DNA by detecting the identity of a fluorescent nucleotide analogue using an optical scanning approach. A sensing system 200 comprises parallel excitation waveguides 208 and parallel collection waveguides 210 in an array. Optical sensing sites 212 are arranged in optical communication with the intersection regions 214. The system includes a scanning light source input 207, a photo-cleaving light source input 209, a dispersive module 205 and a detector array 206. One method includes (a) immobilizing a template nucleic acid, a primer configured to hybridize to the template and a polymerase at the sensing sites; (b) extending the primer by a single nucleotide with the polymerase and one or more fluorescent nucleotide analogues, each comprising a fluorescent tag optionally configured to inhibit further primer extension and/or a blocking agent at the 3' end and wherein incorporation of the fluorescent nucleotide analogue reversibly terminates the polymerase extension reaction; (c) detecting the tag by scanning the substrate to identify the nucleotide analogue incorporated by the polymerase reaction; (d) recording the scanning results; (e) reversing the termination of the polymerase extension reaction via photo-cleaving and repeating steps (b) through (e).
Patent GB-2461075-A (GB)
Title: Hollow jewellery item
Inventor: AZAGURY-PARTRIDGE SOLANGE
IPC: A44C17/00
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: A hollow jewellery item 10 comprises a skeleton defining a plurality of neighbouring spaces 14 bounded by limbs of the skeleton 12, and enamel infill 14a in said spaces. The skeleton may corresponds to the shape of a gemstone and the in filled spaces correspond to the facets of a gemstone. The limbs 12 may comprise precious metal. After the frame is completed an enamel paste is applied to the apertures, the paste being of a consistency which is self supporting within the aperture. The enamel paste is then heated to fuse the paste and render it transparent. A further final layer of enamel may be applied to each space and a final fusing step may be carried out.
Patent GB-2451183-A (GB)
Title: Improved thermal insulation
Inventor: BROWN HUGO
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 2008-07-17
Abstract: A method of insulating a frame construction building wherein a wall of said building comprises an outer cladding layer 22, a cavity 23, and a load bearing frame 20, 28, where said method comprises the step of suspending a breathable insulating membrane 24 within said cavity. An air gap is provided on both sides of the insulating membrane. The membrane (as shown in Fig 3) comprises at least one breathable reflective layer 2 and a breathable polymer layer 3. Preferably, the breathable polymer layer comprises a second breathable reflective layer, the first and second breathable reflective layers 2' being located on opposing faces of the breathable polymer layer 3'. The breathable polymer layer may comprise a microperforated polymer sheet. The breathable reflective layer(s) may comprise a metallised layer such as aluminium, where the aluminium is in the form of foil, laminate or a veneer, or is deposited by vapour deposition.
Patent GB-2447598-A (GB)
Title: Media data transfer
Inventor: NG STANLEY C
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to mobile devices. In one embodiment, a local server is provided at a particular location, such as at an establishment, venue, etc. The local server can operate to locally wirelessly transmit data to mobile devices within its vicinity. Typically, the mobile devices are associated with persons (users) at the particular location. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered. The local server can also provide customized data to the mobile devices, individually or as a group. The customization can be based on location, characteristics, interests, preferences and/or requests of the users of the mobile devices.
Patent GB-2462447-A (GB)
Title: An impermeable barrier boom with a buoyant member
Inventor: DAWE PETER JOHN
IPC: E02B7/20
Filed: 2008-08-07
Abstract: An impermeable barrier boom with a buoyant member is used in a method of establishing a height difference between two bodies of liquid, The buoyant member is attached to an impermeable membrane which is in turn connected to the floor of a body of liquid by a seal and a tether, thus separating two bodies of liquid with differing levels. The buoyancy of the buoyant member restrains the higher liquid level, while the tether counteracts the lateral forces on the barrier. The seal and tether may be a lower boom filled with ballast, such as sand, thus providing both the tether and seal.
Patent GB-2463643-A (GB)
Title: Audio emitting wallet
Inventor: WILKINSON MICHAEL
IPC: A45C1/02
Filed: 2008-09-17
Abstract: A wallet or like product, e.g. (purse or handbag) when opened emits a sound. The wallet, purse or handbag, will house an internal electronic circuit e capable of recording 10 seconds of audio via a 3.5mm line in jack socket. The circuit comprises of a self contained recording and playback module, control circuitry, battery, amplifier and a speaker. Wires a,b from the circuit board go to metal clasps f,g on the wallet. When the clasps are broken open to get into the wallet, the control circuitry activates the playing of the recorded audio. This is then amplified and then emitted through the speaker. The playing sequence can be restarted at any time by briefly touching the two metal clasps. The circuit also incorporates a miniature switch c, which can turn off the play function at any time.
Patent GB-2468487-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension
Inventor: ROSS ALISTAIR
IPC: B60G3/12
Filed: 2009-03-09
Abstract: Vehicle 10 has a suspension arm 24 pivotable from a trailing arm position (Fig. 1) to a leading arm position (Fig. 2) to alter the vehicle wheelbase. The suspension arm 24 may be arranged to rotate about a fixed bracket which has a first end attached to the chassis of the vehicle. A second end of the bracket may provide a pivot point for a bell crank which has a first end attached to a vehicle suspension damper. A second end of the bell crank is preferably pivotally attached to a first end of a link arm which has its second end pivotally attached to the suspension arm 24. Preferably the bracket, bell crank, link arm and suspension arm 24 form a four bar linkage. Suspension pivoting may be driven pneumatically, hydraulically, or by a motor. Such a structure is thought to allow the carriage of additional seats or luggage space on the vehicle.