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Patent GB-2407100-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant base oils with optimised branching and high viscosity index
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C10G67/04
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: The invention relates to lubricant base oils comprising paraffinic components with optimised branching. One embodiment relates to a process for making a lubricant base oil by hydroisomerisation of a waxy feed over a shape selective catalyst, followed by solvent dewaxing of the product to produce a lubricant base comprising paraffinic hydrocarbon components having less than 8 alkyl branches per 100 carbons, wherein less than 20% of said branches are in the 2-position. The base oil has a pour point < -8{C; a kinematic viscosity at 100{C of 3.2 cSt or more; and a viscosity index greater than a target viscosity index given by: Target Viscosity Index = [22 x ln(kinematic viscosity@ 100{C)] + 132 The waxy feed may be derived from a Fischer-Tropsch reaction. The lubricant base oils may be mixed with additives to form a finished lubricant.
Patent GB-2411609-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling discharged fluid particle size
Inventor: PY DANIEL
IPC: B05B17/04
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A method of optimally controlling the size of fluid particles discharged from an aerosol tip mechanism 1 having a plurality of fluid channels forming a portion of fluid conduit to a swirling chamber 32 contained within the tip mechanism is described. The method comprises minimizing the length and rate of change of width of the fluid channels. Thereby head loss is minimized without having to adjust the length of the fluid channels. Additionally, pressure differentials and celerity in the fluid channels are maximized.
Patent GB-2426726-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separating apparatus
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A cyclonic separating apparatus comprises a first cyclonic separating unit (310, 410; 510) including at least one first cyclone (102; 202; 312; 412; 512), a second cyclonic separating unit (320; 420; 520) located downstream of the first cyclonic separating unit (310, 410; 510) and including a plurality of second cyclones (130; 230; 322; 422; 522) arranged in parallel, and a third cyclonic separating unit (330; 430; 530) located downstream of the second cyclonic separating unit (320; 420; 520) and including a plurality of third cyclones (148; 248; 332; 432; 532) arranged in parallel. The number of second cyclones (130; 230; 322; 422; 522) is higher than the number of first cyclones (102; 202; 312; 412; 512) and the number of third cyclones (148; 248; 332; 432; 532) is higher than the number of second cyclones (130; 230; 322; 422; 522).
Patent GB-2427576-A (GB)
Title: Watering nozzle and trigger mechanism
Inventor: LUO SHUN-NAN
IPC: B05B1/30
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A watering nozzle comprising a trigger 24 whose lower end is pivotably connected to the handle 10 and an activation rod (1222) has a first end inserted into a tube (122) in the handle 10 and a second end of the activation rod is in contact with the inside of the trigger 24. The first end of the activation rod may push a valve member in the tubular path in the handle to allow water to flow through the path and enter the barrel of the watering nozzle. The trigger can be fixed at operation position by pulling a movable member located above the trigger. The nozzle further comprises a barrel 11, head 14, pattern member 15, valve end member 34, valve operation lever 35, double-ring lever arrangement 351 and a moveable member 23.
Patent GB-2427935-A (GB)
Title: Turbo machinery speed monitor testing arrangement
Inventor: JONES IAN
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: This invention relates to a speed monitor apparatus for monitoring speed and acceleration of rotating turbine equipment (turbomachinery) and for operating an overspeed trip to shut down the equipment in the event that the speed or acceleration exceed predetermined thresholds. The invention provides a speed monitor module having an input conditioner 9 comprising: a multiplexer 26a, an amplifier 26b and a comparator 27 in which the multiplexer selects an input signal from the sensor, or an input signal via a feedback loop from the comparator in dependence upon a test input 23, such that the input circuit may be tested by confirming that the amplifier oscillates when the feedback loop is enabled by the test signal. The monitor module may comprise a module slice and an output switch, the module slice comprising the input conditioner.
Patent GB-2418587-A (GB)
Title: biodegradable planting container
Inventor: LAWTON JAYNE RACHAEL
IPC: B65D85/52
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A planting container 1 for allowing plants and/or bulbs to be grown in a chosen design includes means defining a cavity having an opening which may be closed by a lid 2, a bedding material 10 and a plurality of plants and/or bulbs 11 located in prearranged positions. The container 1 is preferably folded from a sheet of cardboard or compressed biodegradable material and may contain straw 10, and bulbs 11 may be supported on inserts or shelves 12 having tabs defined by cruciform cuts [19, FIG 2B].
Patent GB-2418973-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm valve for a respiratory apparatus
Inventor: HEWITT BRIAN
IPC: F16K27/12
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: A diaphragm valve has a closure lid 15 sealed against a valve housing 3. The seal comprises a cylindrical ring seal 25 joined in one piece with the valve housing 3 , into which a cylindrical wall section 18 of the closure lid 15 can be introduced with a press fit.
Patent GB-2420130-A (GB)
Title: Sound insulating mounting assembly for ceiling, wall and floor slabs
Inventor: KELLY ROGER
IPC: E04B1/82
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: A sound insulating mounting assembly for ceiling, wall and floor slabs comprises an elastically compressible connecting piece 5 in conjunction with a spacer sleeve 1, e.g. of height "a" less than piece 5, the connecting piece being compressed by means of a fastener, such as a screw 7, when the assembly is mounted to a substratum 18, by amount "a" such that the legs 9, 10 of sleeve 1 rest on base 18. As shown, longitudinal plate 6 may be folded into a U -shape, accuracy being assisted by notches 15, and with the use of a further plate 21 and screws 20, 22, a cladding slab 19 may be attached to the mounting assembly.
Patent GB-2435972-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of satellite receiver, memory card and handheld unit suitable for reading electronic maps
Inventor: LIOU CHII-MOON
IPC: H04B7/00
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: A satellite signal receiver used with blue tooth transmission and electronic maps comprises a box having one end extended with a shaft; two ends of the shaft having two connecting ends, respectively; a Blue tooth satellite receiver installed in the box; a lower cover having two connecting ends at one side thereof; an upper cover assembled with the lower cover so as to form an inserting card; one side of the upper cover being formed as a cambered concave edge; when the upper cover is assembled to the lower cover; the cambered concave edge is formed as an opening for receiving an SD card; and a terminal retainer received in the space between the upper cover and the lower cover; two ends of the terminal retainer being extended with respective power wires which are extended to the lower cover so as to supply power to the SD card.
Patent GB-2436870-A (GB)
Title: Point source apparatus
Inventor: EDWARDS NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: A point electromagnetic radiation source apparatus (200) for fluorescence microscopy comprises an array of individually unpackaged light emitting diodes. A lightguide (102) is coupled to the array of individually unpackaged light emitting diodes (202) by abutment, the lightguide having a coupling window (210) that receives electromagnetic radiation emitted by the array of individually unpackaged light emitting diodes (202).
Patent GB-2425812-A (GB)
Title: Vented two layer pipe
Inventor: ZACH HANNES
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: A capillary tube 13 comprises a plactics inner layer 14 such as PTFE, and a pressure and temperature resistant outer support layer 15 such as steel, titanium or PEEK. The support layer can be provided with a relief (vent or drain) opening 26 to ensure that any leaked or diffused fluid escapes and does not cause the inner layer to collapse. The tube is provided with a connector element 16 which may also have a drain opening 25 to allow any fluid present between the layers to escape.
Patent GB-2425607-A (GB)
Title: Formation imaging system for conductive and resistive drilling fluids
Inventor: CLARK BRIAN
IPC: E21B47/002
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A formation imaging tool (10) for use in a borehole in measurement while drilling applications includes a collar (12) with a pad (16) connected thereto by a hinge (28), a sensor array mounted on the outer face of the pad, and an urging mechanism (30) for extending the pad towards the wall of the borehole. The urging means maintains the pad and sensor array at a fixed distance from the borehole wall, at a standoff of 0.5cm or less. The tool may include wiring connected to the sensors and running through the connection of the pad to the collar, and electronic components disposed in the pad itself. The tool is compatible with both oil based and water based drilling fluids for electromagnetic propagation measurements.
Patent GB-2437281-A (GB)
Title: Linum transformation method using acetohydroxyacid synthase gene selection marker
Inventor: DEDICOVA BEATA
IPC: A01H1/00
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A method for transforming a plant of the genus Linum such as Linseed (L. usitatissium) wherein the selectable marker is an acetohydroxyacid synthase gene. Preferably the transformation method uses hypocotyls expants and is mediated by Rhzobiaceae bacteria such as Agrobacterium. The acetohydroxyacid synthase gene may be isolated from Arabidopsis and be under the control of its own promoter. Constructs comprising the acetohydroxyacid synthase gene and its promoter are claimed, as are methods of multiple rounds of plant transformation.
Patent GB-2437939-A (GB)
Title: Security substrates incorporating a watermark
Inventor: HASLOP JOHN MARTIN
IPC: D21F1/44
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in security substrates and in particular to fibrous security substrates, such as paper, incorporating a watermark. The security substrate 10 comprises a fibrous base layer 11, having a normal base fibre density, the base layer incorporating a watermark 12 consisting of a plurality of alphanumeric characters. Each character comprises dark 13a and/or light 14a regions, the dark regions being formed by more densely deposited fibres than the normal base fibre density and the light regions being formed by less densely deposited fibres than the normal base fibre density. The density of the fibres in any region is substantially uniform such that there is no gradual change of tone between the light and dark regions. Each dark and light region adjoins at least one light and dark region respectively and an area of normal fibre density 15. The substrate may be used to form counterfeit resistant bank notes certificates of value or passports.
Patent GB-2438826-A (GB)
Title: Tilting vehicle seat
Inventor: WHITE CHARLES
IPC: B60N2/39
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: A vehicle seat 1,2 is able to tilt sideways during lateral loading of the vehicle, e.g. whilst cornering, see Figure 2. The seat may be mounted on guide rails 5,7 and tilt freely, e.g. under the effect of gravity acting upon a counter weight, or be mounted directly to a powered adjustment mechanism, e.g. an electric motor and belt drive, or a hydraulic system. In a powered adjustment system, the seat movement is actuated in response to signals received from both a speed sensor and a direction sensor. The direction sensor only becomes active once the speed sensor detects that a certain speed (45km per hour) has been achieved thus, at low speeds, seat movement is prevented. A guide rail can be used with either a powered or non-powered seat.
Patent GB-2437371-A (GB)
Title: Mixed matrix membranes with small pore molecule sieves and methods for making and using the membranes
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: B01D71/02
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A mixed matrix membrane is provided which comprises a continuous phase organic polymer and small pore molecular sieves dispersed therein. The molecular sieves have a largest minor crystallographic free diameter of 3.6 Angstroms or less. When these molecular sieves are properly interspersed with a continuous phase polymer, the membrane will exhibit a mixed matrix membrane effect, i.e., a selectivity increase of at least 10 % relative to a neat membrane containing no molecular sieves. Finally, methods for making and using such mixed matrix membranes to separate gases from a mixture containing two or more gases are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2437308-A (GB)
Title: Early entry
Inventor: ORCHARD WILLIAN RONALD HEYWOOD
IPC: F24D3/00
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A hot water installation is described comprising a storage vessel (1) for holding a thermally stratified store of hot water; and a water heating circuit externally of the storage vessel (1). The vessel (1) has, at the bottom (7), a connection for a cold feed (10) for water entering the storage vessel (1) and a feed (7) to the external heating circuit, and, at the top, a connection for feeding hot water from the external heating circuit into the vessel (1) and for delivering hot water as required on demand. The hot water installation is particularly useful as a domestic hot water installation. The installation allows existing hot water cylinders to be converted to be suitable for condensing boilers to provide an improved conversion of fuel to energy and heat-up rate for domestic hot water.
Patent GB-2434066-A (GB)
Title: Blind transport format detection wherein, for each state, the difference between different likelihood information is calculated and compared with a threshold
Inventor: TAKANASHI MITSUNORI
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: In the W-CDMA system data is transmitted in transport channels of a predetermined length. This predetermined length is referred to as the transport format (TF). The remainder of the transport channels after the predetermined length is empty. A method is disclosed of applying blind transport format detection (BTFD) to an explicit detectable transport channel using a technique which can reduce the time required to detect the transport format, and hence reduce power consumption. The disclosed apparatus includes Viterbi decoding means for calculating likelihood information (such as path metrics) for each of the paths which feed into each state of a first stage of a trellis diagram; this process is repeated for subsequent stages. At each stage of the trellis, the difference is calculated between the likelihood information for two of the paths feeding into each state. However, if at any trellis stage the difference in likelihood information for all states falls below a threshold value, then this suggests that the decoding process has already passed the predetermined length and entered into the empty area. It is therefore possible to deduce the transport format at this point without completing the decoding. Note in particular step S204.
Patent GB-2447410-A (GB)
Title: Stirrup for child's push-along toy
Inventor: GAPP DAVID
IPC: A63H17/26
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A stirrup 1 for use with a child's toy comprises a foothold region 12 for at least partial insertion of a child's foot and an adjustable attachment region for attaching the stirrup 1 to a part of the child's toy 10. The adjustable attachment region comprises a plurality of complementary elements 20a, 20b for removable attachment. The complementary attachment elements 20 may take the form of pressstuds, buttons or a buckle.
Patent GB-2448138-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine regenerative drive system
Inventor: BERTENYI TAMAS
IPC: F03D7/06
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: A wind turbine system comprises a wind turbine 1, a regenerative drive system 2, a wind-speed sensor 4 for measuring local wind speed, and a controller 3. The wind turbine 1 comprising a motor-generator system 6 which is operatively connected to the regenerative-drive system 2, the motor-generator system 6 being drivable as a motor by the regenerative drive system 2 to increase a rotational speed of the wind turbine 1, and being operable as a generator by the regenerative drive system 2 to decrease a rotational speed of the wind turbine 1. The controller 3 is operatively connected to the wind-speed sensor 4 and the regenerative drive system 2, and is operable to control operation of the regenerative-drive system 2 to thereby control the rotational speed of the wind turbine 1 in response to signals received from the wind sensor 4 indicative of gusting changes in the local wind speed.
Patent GB-2448166-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic substitute vision device with tactile feedback
Inventor: BAKER JESSICA LUCY
IPC: G01S15/93
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A device for providing a substitute vision sense to a visually impaired person (e.g. blind person, firefighter, diver) comprises a glove or cuff to attach to a hand or arm of the person. At least one directional sensor 2 (e.g. ultrasonic sensor, radar) is mounted on said glove or cuff; and a transducer 1 coupled to the sensor provides a tactile indication (e.g. vibration) of the presence of a sensed object in a sensing direction of said directional sensor. The directional sensor performs a scanning motion due to the natural swinging motion of the hand and arm during walking. The sensor may also detect range and direction of objects in the vicinity of the person. The duration or intensity of the tactile information represents the distance or rate of change of distance.
Patent GB-2438062-A (GB)
Title: Moving magnetic domains in a memory formed from nanowires by simultaneous application of an operational field and depinning energy to pinning sites
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G11C19/08
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A serial magnetic mass storage device and associated data storage method of the kind in which data is encoded in single magnetic domains in nanowires. In the invention, the nanowires (10) are provided with a large number of notches (12) along their length to form domain wall pinning sites. Moreover, the notches are addressed in groups (A, B, C) by heating electrodes. By alternately heating the notches hosting head-to-head and tail-to-tail domain walls (16, 18) in synchrony with alignment and anti-alignment of an operating field (H) along the nanowire the magnetic domains (14) are moved along the nanowire by alternate movement of the head-to-head and tail-to-tail domain walls in caterpillar or worm-like motion in which the domains are incrementally lengthened and shortened by one inter-notch distance as they move along the nanowires under the joint coordinated action of the heating and alternating operating field. From an interconnect and fabrication standpoint, the scheme can be scaled almost without restriction out of the plane of the substrate to provide hundreds or thousands of stacked layers of nanowires, thus allowing very dense three-dimensional networks of stored information to be realised.
Patent GB-2438318-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerant
Inventor: COX NICHOLAS
IPC: C09K5/04
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: An environmentally friendly refrigerant that is azeotropic or near-azeotropic and exhibits a low global warming potential (GWP) comprises a binary blend of R1270 (propene)and R161 (ethyl fluoride or fluoroethane), R170 (ethane)and R717 (ammonia), or R744 (carbon dioxide) and R41 (methyl fluoride or fluoromethane). In a first embodiment, the binary blend has a molar composition of 50 to 80 percent R1270, the remainder being R161. In a second embodiment, the binary blend has a molar composition of 30 to 60 percent R717, the remainder being R170. In a third embodiment the binary blend has a molar composition of 20 to 60 percent R744, the remainder being R161.
Patent GB-2452345-A (GB)
Title: Central heating system with battery operated thermostatic radiator valves.
Inventor: BARSOUM MINA ADEL EMIL
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2007-09-03
Abstract: A central heating system which includes at least one thermostatic motorized controlled electronically and wirelessly by a transmitting/receiving circuit attached to it, which communicates with a main computer / controller. Preferably the system is for a house, flat, office etc, Data transmitted to the controller from the said valve is then used to control the operation of the valve to control the flow of fluid through the radiator thus controlling the heat being emitted by the radiator. The controller can also be used to set a desired temperature for the area at a desired time by a system administrator. Preferably, the data is exchanged on fixed time intervals ensuring full control of the temperature all the times.
Patent GB-2452553-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: Swimming goggles are provided including an outer frame 2 and an inner frame 3, lenses 4 respectively received in the outer frame, and a strap device 5 with a head strap. The outer frame includes a first frame 20 formed of hard material e.g. PP. The first frame defines receiving slots 201 respectively for receiving the lenses. Each receiving slot has an inner edge with first positioning portions 203 formed thereon. The inner frame includes a second frame (30) formed of soft material (e.g. thermal plastic rubber or silica gel) enveloping the first frame, and defines openings respectively corresponding to the receiving slots. The lenses form second positioning portions 40 along rims thereof for engaging with the first positioning portions. The strap device includes base portions 51 respectively assembled on opposite sides of the first frame for supporting and adjusting the head strap.
Patent GB-2442337-A (GB)
Title: A turbofan jet engine wherein bypass ratio can be altered
Inventor: YANAGI RYOJI
IPC: F02K3/02
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: A turbofan jet engine comprises a core, a front fan 10, a front fan duct 40, an aft fan 30, an aft fan duct 50 and a bypass flow, where in the front and aft fan ducts are relatively rotatable such that in a first configuration flow from the front fan bypasses the engine core and flows into the intake of the aft fan (fig. 3B), and in a second configuration (fig. 3A) flow from the front fan bypasses the aft fan. Preferably external air enters the aft fan intake in the second configuration. The area of overlap between the ducts determines the bypass ratio. The duct interfaces are preferably rectangular, and the phase difference between the shroud interfaces determines the overlap area. This gas turbine engine is ideally used in an aircraft which transitions from subsonic to supersonic flight. It aims to reduce noise of the core jet flow during take off by increasing the bypass ratio.
Patent GB-2455745-A (GB)
Title: Token shooting game
Inventor: CROMPTON GORDON
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A token shooting game uses tokens fired from token shooter 4 towards screen 2, moving targets 32 are displayed on the screen 2, and impact of tokens 28 on targets 32 is detected. Preferably detection of the impact is by touch sensitive screen or infrared grid pattern. The screen image may represent a storyline that is changed depending on the targets hit. Optionally the game may comprise a hopper to provide tokens to the shooter and a belt to return tokens shot from the token shooter back to the hopper.