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Patent GB-2385079-A (GB)
Title: Device for rotatably positioning and locking a drive shaft
Inventor: KAHN JON B
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: A drive shaft 680 in a drill string is connected to a reversible motor such as a stepper motor. The drive shaft 680 rotates a sensor assembly containing gyroscopic sensors for use in measurement while drilling (MWD). The sensors are rotated through a known angle when drilling is stopped to correct for sensor bias, but must be locked at fixed angular positions at other times. The drive shaft 680 carries a locking disk 660 with a plurality of locking holes 700 at known angular spacings. The reversible motor also drives a lead screw 680 that carries a locking pin 690, 745 such that, when the motor operates, the locking pin 690, 745 is moved along lead screw 680 to engage one of the locking holes 700. The locking mechanism disclosed allows accurate angular positioning and locking of the drive shaft and thus accurate sensor positioning. Electrical contacts may be provided on the locking mechanism to establish when the locking pin is fully seated.
Patent GB-2384192-A (GB)
Title: A method of matching a golf club to a golfer's swing
Inventor: HACKMAN LLOYD EUGENE
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 1999-11-16
Abstract: A method of matching a golf club of a preferred frequency to a golfer's golf swing, the method comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) said golfer swinging a golf club; <LI>(b) measuring acceleration of the golf club at multiple times during swinging until at least ball impact; <LI>(c) selecting an acceleration datum candidate from an acceleration data set; <LI>(d) determining a difference, for each acceleration datum between the acceleration datum candidate and a ball impact datum, between each acceleration datum and y s , where <F>y s  = (sin   r   ) (y c )</F>, y c  is the acceleration datum candidate and   r   increases from 90{ to 180{ in substantially as many steps as there are acceleration data from the acceleration datum candidate to ball impact; <LI>(e) selecting the acceleration datum candidate as the release point when the sum of the differences between the acceleration datum and y s  is positive for all acceleration datum between the acceleration datum candidate and ball impact; <LI>(f) determining a swing time between said release point and ball impact; and <LI>(g) determining swing frequency according to the equation.<BR> <BR> <F>frequency = 15,000   :   (swing time).</F> </SL>
Patent GB-2385967-A (GB)
Title: Associating multiple display units in a grouped server environment
Inventor: HANKO JAMES G
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism for grouping several standard computers and making them act as one to generate a multi-head display. In one embodiment, the computers are designated as either "primary" or "secondary" terminals. In one embodiment, a set of policy modules decides whether and what type of computational service should be provided to the terminal. For a secondary terminal, the module determines whether the primary terminal of the group has an active session connected to any of the servers. If the primary terminal is being controlled by the server to which the secondary terminal is connected, then session connection information for the primary is augmented to indicate that the secondary is attached to the same session. If not, then the secondary is commanded to attach to the server hosting the primary terminal. A special session is presented where the primary is not attached to any server.
Patent GB-2396058-A (GB)
Title: PCI and AGP slot placement on a motherboard
Inventor: CHEN SHIH-TSUNG
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A motherboard 1 comprises an input/output (I/O) module 11, an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot 12, a central processor unit (CPU) 13, a power module 14, a south bridge/north bridge chipset 15, a memory module 16 and at least one peripheral component interconnect (PCI) slot 17. The AGP slot is located further from the CPU than the PCI slot; such an arrangement affords easier access to the AGP card which is typically larger than the PCI card. In addition, the heat output of the AGP card does not combine so readily with the heat generated by the CPU.
Patent GB-2391641-A (GB)
Title: Driver alert for vehicle with adaptive cruise control system
Inventor: IBRAHIM FAROOG ABDEL-KAREEM
IPC: B60K31/00
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A drive alert system (22) and method for a host vehicle (10) having an adaptive cruise control system. The driver alert system (22) determines if the adaptive cruise control system is on or off and adjusts the factors for determining braking capability and delay, when determining driver alert situations. The system and method also evaluates a vehicle situation relative to a phase plane, having axes of relative speed and relative acceleration of the host vehicle relative to a preceding vehicle (14), and compares the vehicle situation to a threshold for a particular region of the phase plane.
Patent GB-2392288-A (GB)
Title: Reverting to default printer properties after a specified time interval
Inventor: SESEK ROBERT
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: In a data processing system, print jobs are printed on a selected printer utilizing the printer properties 74 in effect for that printer at the time that the print job was spooled for printing. Typically, the printer prints with default printer properties. However, a user can temporarily override these default values by specifying temporary printer properties from within an application. A user-specifiable printer properties retention timer value 82 allows the user to control how long temporary printer properties are to be in effect before being set back to their default value. The temporary driver properties could also be set based on the number of print jobs instead of or in addition to a timer. The user thus has improved certainty as to when the printer properties are automatically rest to their default values, and the frequency at which the user prints to a printer with unexpected printer properties is reduced.
Patent GB-2409367-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the origin of incoming calls
Inventor: NORSWORTHY RICK
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: A remote unit, 6, such as a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), receives incoming calls via communications link, 5, (which may be wireless), from management system, 2, connected to server, 3, containing Computer Telephone Integration (CTI) module, 7. The remote unit, 6, monitors the origin of the incoming call using Calling Line Identity (CLI) and selects an operation dependent on the detected number. An operation may be to download a revised or updated work schedule to the remote device, 6, from the management system, 2.
Patent GB-2396591-A (GB)
Title: Steering column clamping mechanism locking device
Inventor: MORIYAMA SEIICHI
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: An apparatus to provide additional locking effort, in the event of vehicle crash, of a clamping mechanism of an adjustable steering column (1) for a vehicle, the apparatus having a lock device including a cam (22, 23) actuable on a first tapering lock part (15), there being a second lock body part (14) provided with a reaction surface (16) against which a taper (17) of the first part can react in the event of vehicle crash. A third part (12) engages with the first part in order to hold the first, second and third parts in locking relationship in the event of vehicle crash. When the mechanism is in its clamped condition, the cam acts on the first part to hold it against the third part and, upon crash, the first and second parts interreact by means of their tapering surfaces to firmly wedge these components together.
Patent GB-2413068-A (GB)
Title: A door handle shaped such that a ligature or barricade cannot be attached
Inventor: IRONS BRYCE ROBERT
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: An anti-ligature and anti-barricade door handle of circular cross-section which tapers uniformly along its length and has a curving bend. The handle is positioned with the lever inclined downward and is made from material with a glossy surface, so that a ligature or barricade cannot be attached.
Patent GB-2414588-A (GB)
Title: Device for warning following traffic of a vehicle ahead.
Inventor: FAIRBAIRN CHARLES ALASDAIR
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: An indicator unit is arranged to sense the passage of a vehicle and provide a visual warning indication for a predetermined time to following vehicles. The unit maybe in the form of an intelligent road stud 12 or a cats' eye. The unit may comprise a sensor (S) to trigger the visual warning indications. The visual warning indication may take the form of a lit red light (R) for a first predetermined period (Fig 3(a)), followed by a lit yellow light (Y) for a second period (Fig 3(b)) and finally a lit green light (G) which is the default mode. The lighting of the units may allow a sufficient gap to be maintained between two vehicles. The unit may be connected to other units and in one embodiment linked to a central control which can selectively adjust the predetermined time periods. The central controller may also include means to determine traffic density.
Patent GB-2406063-A (GB)
Title: High activity water gas shift catalysts
Inventor: FAUR-GHENCIU ANCA
IPC: C01B3/16
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A method of reducing the amount of carbon monoxide in process fuel gas in a water gas shift converter includes placing a high activity water gas shift catalyst system (80) into a water gas shift convener (25), and passing the process fuel gas through the water gas shift converter in effective contact with the high activity water gas shift catalyst system and converting a portion of the carbon monoxide in the process fuel gas into carbon dioxide and hydrogen by a water gas shift reaction. The high water gas shift catalyst system includes a noble metal, a support comprising a mixed metal oxide of cerium oxide and at least one of zirconium oxide or lanthanum oxide. A promoter of yttrium, an alkali metal, or alkaline earth metal can be included. A support dopant can also be included.
Patent GB-2406673-A (GB)
Title: Combining equipment description and management plan information in rack equipmemt
Inventor: BRESNIKER KIRK M
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: A rack equipment management information coordination and tracking system 300 and method [100] is disclosed. As part of the rack equipment management information coordination method [100] a rack equipment management plan is formulated [110]. Equipment description information detection is also automatically directed [120]. Both the detected rack equipment description information and formulated rack equipment management plan are stored [130], 311 and 312.
Patent GB-2419899-A (GB)
Title: Fascia board assembly
Inventor: SIMPSON KENNETH
IPC: E04D13/158
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: A fascia board assembly for mounting fascia boards (30) to building structures comprising a fascia board (30) with a rear mounting surface (32) provided with fastening means (34) and at least one mounting means (36) for mounting the fascia board (30) on the structure. The mounting means (36) have cooperating means (38) adapted to engage the fastening means (34), and further comprise fixing means (40) to fix the fascia board assembly to the building structure.
Patent GB-2408640-A (GB)
Title: A termination circuit with partial current shunting
Inventor: ARNOLD BARRY J
IPC: H03K19/003
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: Digital data transmission lines are terminated by termination circuitry 220 coupled to a termination voltage supply Vterm through a parasitic inductance 247. To counteract supply voltage noise caused by fluctuating current in inductance 247, partial current shunt circuitry 230 sinks a current which is complementary to that flowing in 220. The current in 230 is lower than the current in 220 so that a compromise can be made between lower supply interference and increased power consumption. The current sunk by 230 may be adjusted over a wide range (figures 13-16). Both 220 and 230 may be subject to PVT (process, voltage, and temperature) compensation.
Patent GB-2408508-A (GB)
Title: Apolipoprotein antibodies
Inventor: NORDSTEDT CHRISTER
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: Human antibodies that bind the C-terminal domain of Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) and that also bind human plaques are disclosed. Also disclosed are human antibodies that bind ApoE C-terminal domain in the presence of very low density lipoprotein (VLDL). Antibody heavy chain and light chain sequences are also provided, and the antibodies that can be generated from these sequences may bind ApoE C-terminal domain and/or may bind human plaques. The antibodies can b used for the treatment or prevention of amyloid disorders such as Alzheimer's disease or Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Patent GB-2413310-A (GB)
Title: Strollers coupleable to form tandem stroller
Inventor: NASEBY DONNA
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: A pushchair or stroller for carrying two children comprises two pushchair units connected together. One of the pushchair units is provided with two detachable wheels (20) and a detachable handle (22) whilst the other pushchair is provided with brackets (14). Elements of the frame of one of the pushchairs are revealed by detaching the wheels (20) and the handle (22). These elements co-operate with the brackets (14) to attach one pushchair unit to the other.
Patent GB-2410049-A (GB)
Title: Pressure control apparatus and method
Inventor: RODET VINCENT F E
IPC: E21B43/04
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: Pressure control in an isolated lower wellbore annulus 23, defined by a conduit sealably positioned within an isolated lower wellbore segment, is achieved while gravel packing by sensing the pressure within the isolated lower annulus and admitting fluid from the isolated lower annulus into the conduit 24 at one or more locations along the conduit when the sensed pressure corresponds to one or more threshold pressure conditions. The annulus pressure is sensed while gavel packing using a pressure-sensitive device 48 disposed in the annulus, e.g., positioned by the conduit at a high pressure location. The pressure-sensitive device actuates one or more diverter valves 30 carried along the conduit 24 to admit fluid from the annulus into the conduit at one or more of the locations, and thereby control the pressure in the isolated lower annulus 23. Also disclosed are the specific constructional details of the diverter valve 30.
Patent GB-2472757-A (GB)
Title: No sparks dynamo/motor
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: F03B3/10
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A dynamo/motor comprises power terminals 1; a copper coil 2; a barrier 3 to stop sparks reaching a turbine 9; a permanent magnet 4; a bearing race 5; a bearing spark barrier 6, and axles 7,8 connecting the permanent magnet to the bearing 5 and to turbine 9. In dynamo mode the turbine is rotated by the passage of gas and in motor mode the gas is pushed through the turbine due it being rotated by electromagnetism acting on the permanent magnet. The dynamo/motor ensures that no sparks get into the turbine and thus can be used safely where gases may otherwise ignite if they come into contact with a spark as no sparks are produced by this design of dynamo or motor.
Patent GB-2410109-A (GB)
Title: Anonymous trading system
Inventor: SCHOEN JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2003-10-21
Abstract: An anonymous computerised trading system matches orders by conducting auctions (100) at specified times. As well as entering orders (102), participants assign credit limits for the duration of the auction, thus minimising the time for which credit is allocated to the system.
Patent GB-2414577-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing computing resources to computers operated by different companies.
Inventor: MOSS PHILIP
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: An implementation of this invention is a hybrid approach, offering features of conventional service provider based IT system (e.g. with applications remaining resident on a remote server) combined with features associated with client-server architectures. More specifically, a central server provides services requiring low levels of bandwidth for delivery, such as one or more of the following functions: e-mail server hosting, messaging server hosting, groupware application hosting, managed desktop, virus scanning, patch deployment, spam filtering, remote access, automated off-site back-up, web site hosting, disaster recovery. The client devices each provide one or more of the following functions: running local applications and a local operating system; access to the remote server over the network. This approach is implemented by the server automatically deploying the applications and OSs to a local server on the same physical network as the client device; it is then the local server that then deploys these to the client device. Resources for a given client device that require high levels of network bandwidth, including file/print services, network authentication and software deployment, are stored on the local server. This approach combines the best of a fully outsourced, service provider based IT system, with the performance of a client-server system wholly within the control of a given company.
Patent GB-2415977-A (GB)
Title: Rotary pulsar
Inventor: PERRY CARL A
IPC: H04H60/31
Filed: 2005-07-05
Abstract: A rotary pulsar for transmitting information to the surface from down hole comprises a stator forming passages 80 through which drilling fluid flows on its way to the drill bit. Also included is a rotor that has blades 74 that are capable of imparting a varying obstruction to the flow through the stator passages 80 depending on the orientation of the rotor, so that rotation of the rotor generates an encoded pressure pulse. The rotor is located downstream of the stator. Means for imparting a torque on the rotor is provided, so that the rotor is urged to rotate to the position of least flow obstruction. The torque may be induced by the shape of the downstream face 73 of the rotor blades or by a spring.
Patent GB-2416850-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for security searches
Inventor: DANIELS DAVID JOHN
IPC: G01V8/00
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A device (1) for detecting an object (8) concealed on a subject (7), comprises a differential radiometer including at least two spaced microwave receivers (4) for detecting microwave energy radiated from the subject and from the object, and processing means (2) for processing signals output by the receivers and for outputting an audio and/or visual differential output signal. A microwave transmitter (3) may be used in an active mode to irradicate the subject, and lens (6) focusses radiation onto the receivers. Further pairs of receivers may be included on the device. Ultrasonic sensors (5) may be included for mapping the surface being scanned, for determining the relative orientation of the device and for determining the extent of curvature of the scanned region. A metal detector may also be included.
Patent GB-2416413-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive write caching for virtual storage system
Inventor: SCHNAPP MICHAEL GORDON
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A method for performing adaptive write caching in a storage virtualisation subsystem (SVS), such as a RAID system, having at least one storage virtualisation controller (SVC) and a physical storage device (PSD) array. The method comprises analysing the characteristics of a stream of IO write requests sent out by a host entity, determining whether the stream is sequential, receiving a new write IO request and automatically performing write through caching to write data associated with the new write IO request to the PSD array when the stream is determined to be sequential (i.e. the write IO request belongs to that stream) or automatically performing write back caching when the stream is determined not to be sequential (i.e. the write IO request does not belong to that stream). A determination of a sequential stream could be made when the stream comprises a certain number of contiguous IO requests or could be made when the stream maintains a minimum stream survival growth rate. This method enables the virtual storage system to have a dynamic caching system which takes into account both data security and performance.
Patent GB-2430693-A (GB)
Title: Pet door with control unit selectively operating first and second locking mechanisms
Inventor: HARRIS NICHOLAS ROBERT
IPC: E06B7/32
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A pet door 2 comprising a door flap 8 pivotally mounted in an aperture 6 in a frame 4, and first and second locking mechanisms 24, 26. Each locking mechanism 24, 26 includes a locking member and an electrically operable actuator 34, 36 for selectively moving the locking member 64 between a locked position and an unlocked position. The first and second locking members 64 are located respectively to engage laterally opposite sides of the door flap 8 when the door flap is in the closed position within its aperture 6, selectively to permit or prevent opening of the door flap in a respective opening direction. A control unit 92 is also provided which is adapted independently and selectively to operate the first and second locking mechanisms 24, 26. The control unit 92 may be removably mounted in a cavity on the frame 4 and may comprise a programmable timer and display. Each locking mechanism may comprise a motor 34, 36 and a bolt 64 connected to a cam link 50.
Patent GB-2432712-A (GB)
Title: Method of identifying parent and daughter ions in mass spectrometry
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/34
Filed: 2005-11-23
Abstract: Ions emitted from an ion source 1 are incident upon a collision, fragmentation or reaction device 4 which alternately and repeatedly switches between a first mode wherein the ions are substantially fragmented to produce daughter ions and a second mode wherein the ions are not substantially fragmented. Mass spectra are taken in both modes, and at the end of an experimental run parent and daughter ions are recognised by comparing the mass spectra obtained in the two different modes. Daughter ions are matched to particular parent ions on the basis of the closeness of fit of their elution times, and this enables parent ions to then be identified. The fragmentation device may be a surface induced dissociation device, a photo dissociation device, an electron capture/transfer device or a device based on ion reactions or thermal dissociation, amongst others.
Patent GB-2428221-A (GB)
Title: Composite bumper and valence
Inventor: MAURIZIO GEREMIA
IPC: B60R19/52
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: Bumper or a valance for medium-heavy vehicles, wherein the bumper or valence is composed of two elements coupled together so as to overlap, the elements comprising a first structural support element and a second aesthetic element joined to and supported by the first, in which the first structural support element is a body formed of thermoplastic material loaded with long fibres, and the second aesthetic 10 element is formed of thermoplastic material.
Patent GB-2440766-A (GB)
Title: Voice recognition controlled system for providing a disclaimer to be acknowledged before allowing operation of a vehicle navigation system
Inventor: DUSTERHOFF KURT
IPC: G10L15/00
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: A system has a speech control interface operable to provide a speech sequence to which a user response is required before a system functionality is operational. A user response can be provided via a spoken command. The system is operable, in response to interruption of the speech sequence to permit a user response using an alternative interface.