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Patent GB-2410042-A (GB)
Title: A shielded hydraulic actuator for a drilling tool
Inventor: MENGER CHRISTIAN
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A shielded actuator for a drilling tool, with a piston (14) moved by the pressure difference between a high- (20) and a low pressure side (18). The piston with its seal (16) is shielded from operating in abrasive conditions by a first membrane (66) on the high side and a second membrane (56) on the low side. The membranes connect the piston with the actuator body (10), creating cavities which are filled with clean lubricating fluid. The cavities communicate with high- (54) and low pressure balance reservoir (52) through ports (28,26) respectively. The reservoirs having compensators (44,42). The pressure compensator chambers high/low (24,22) communicates through bores (38,36) with the high/low pressure respectively. The figure shows the actuator body (10) integral to a main body of a drilling tool, having a through bore (83) for a downward flow (high pres.) of a drilling fluid and a space (90) for an upward flow. The actuator is in the context of a kick pad tool, with a pad (102) displaceable by the actuator piston.
Patent GB-2410575-A (GB)
Title: Analysing and displaying associated financial data
Inventor: LAWLOR PHILIP NEVILL
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A system for analysing financial data and a method of handling financial data comprises a user interface (120) generated on a display screen including a visual representation (202) of financial data. A plurality of first icons (208) is arranged in the visual representation, (202) each first icon (208) representing a category of financial data and operable to be activated by a pointing device. The arrangement of each first icon (208) in the visual representation (202) corresponds to first financial data associated with the category represented by the each first icon (208). On activation of the pointing device, the visual representation (202) is modified such that second financial data (212) corresponding to the category of the activated icon (208a) other than the first financial data represented in the arrangement of the first icons (208) is displayed in the visual representation (202).
Patent GB-2401069-A (GB)
Title: Processing lignocellulose materials
Inventor: LASHOFER ING WOLFGANG
IPC: D21C5/00
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A process for discharging lignocellulose raw materials, e.g. wood chips, saw dust, annual plants or wood waste, comprises the step of dewatering the raw materials in transport between a digester 1 and refiner 3. The dewatering is preferably effected by compacting in a plug screw 23' having a diminishing cross section in the transport direction and a peeling head 29 at the discharge end. The condensate produced 27 in the dewatering step is extracted from the process 28 and may be used in the production of glue. The process reduces the moisture content in the raw material so that a dryer downstream of the refiner consumes less thermal energy in drying the fibres.
Patent GB-2413627-A (GB)
Title: Gas pressure stabiliser having an automatic closing device
Inventor: RANDALL NEIL
IPC: F24F11/75
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A gas pressure stabiliser for regulating air pressure comprises a pivoting gas flow control member 5 mounted in an opening 3 about a pivot axis 'A', a counterbalance 8, 10 mounted on the pivot axis 'A', and a device 13 which comes into contact with the counterbalance 8, 10 in response to defined conditions thereby causing the gas flow control member 5 to close the opening 3. Control member 5 may be a plate having bent end portions and is mounted on a spindle 6 permitting rotation about the pivot axis 'A' between an open and closed position. A cylindrical boss 7 may be secured to the spindle 6 and spigots 8, 9 with counterbalance weights 10, 11 attached may be screwed into the boss 7. Weights 10, 11 may be circular, hexagonal or square in cross section and may be screwed onto the spigots 8, 9 at various distances so that the gas pressure stabiliser may be used in a vertical, horizontal or inclined mode. Device 13 may comprise a forked arm 13 released to directly contact the counterbalance thereby closing the opening 3. Arm 13 may include a ratchet mechanism (14a, fig 2), may be released by a spring (fig 3), shape memory metal (fig 4), solenoid (fig 5) or cable (fig 6) operated release mechanism. Arm 13 may be ejected by a helical compression spring (fig 7), shape memory metal spring (fig 8), solenoid release (fig 9) or hydraulic release (fig 10) mechanism.
Patent GB-2402728-A (GB)
Title: Convertible single-turn to multi-turn gaming steering wheel with sliding stops
Inventor: MCVICAR DAVID
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A control device 10 for a steering wheel, the control device 10 comprising a frame 12 including a left frame stop 14 and a right frame stop 16, a rotational shaft 20 including a timing member 22 and a multi turn slider 30 including a timing rack 32, a left multi-turn stop 34 and a right multi-turn stop 36, wherein the timing rack engages the timing member 22 of the rotational shaft 20 such that when the wheel is turned the timing rack 32 slides relative to the frame 12 and the left and right frame stops 14, 16 block the left and right multi-turn stops 34, 36 to limit rotation of the wheel to not more than 180{ in the clockwise direction and not more than 180{ in the anti-clockwise direction. The rotation of the wheel may be limited by the left and right multi-turn stops 34, 36 such that the wheel may not rotate more than 360{ in the clockwise direction and not more than 360{ in the anti-clockwise direction. There may be provided a single-turn control member 40 having a left single-turn stop 42 and a right single-turn stop 44, the single-turn control member 40 being movable between a multi-turn mode position allowing 360{ rotation of the wheel in each of the anti-clockwise and clockwise directions and a single-turn mode position allowing 180{ rotation of the wheel in each of the anti-clockwise and clockwise directions.
Patent GB-2404557-A (GB)
Title: Actuation mechanism for a power tool
Inventor: STONES KEVIN
IPC: H01H9/06
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: There is disclosed an actuation mechanism for actuating a power tool. The actuation mechanism comprises a cable assembly comprising at least one outer cable 41 arranged coaxially around an inner cable 40, wherein the inner cable 40 is adapted to slide axially relative to the outer cable 41. The actuation mechanism also comprises at least one electrical contact 42 connected to the cable assembly and a plurality of switch members 51, 54 connected to the cable assembly. In use, actuation of at least one predetermined one of the switch members causes the inner cable to move relative to the outer cable to close the electrical contact and actuate the power tool. By providing a coaxial cable assembly, having inner and outer cables connected to a plurality of switch members and arranged such that movement of the inner and outer cables relative to one another closes the electrical contact 42, this provides the advantage that a power tool with a two handed dual-switching mechanism can be actuated without the need for two independent electrical contacts wired in series, thereby reducing the amount of electrical wiring and components needed.
Patent GB-2401132-A (GB)
Title: Method for joining tubulars by expansion
Inventor: SIMPSON NEIL ANDREW ABERCROMBI
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: A method of coupling first and second tubulars (12, 14) comprises providing a first tubular having a first yield strength and a second tubular having a higher second yield strength. A protion of the first tubular is located within and overlapping a portion of the second tubular and the first tubular is expanded sufficient to expand the second tubular, at least the first tubular being expanded beyond its yield point. Following expansion, a degree of elastic contraction of the tubulars is permitted, sufficient to provide interference between the tubulars.
Patent GB-2405109-A (GB)
Title: A movable separation device
Inventor: MICHAELSEN JARLE
IPC: B01D17/04
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: An inline well fluid separator (11) is movable for pigging operations. The separator assembly has a housing (13) with an inlet port and an outlet port. A separation unit (11) is carried within the housing. The separation unit has an operational position in alignment with the ports to cause well fluid to flow through the separation unit. The separation unit will move to a storage position within the housing outside of the flow path to enable a pipeline pig to pass.
Patent GB-2418270-A (GB)
Title: Detachable wireless display system
Inventor: CHUNG SHOW-NAN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A detachable wireless display system includes a wireless monitor (10), a host computer and a docking station (20). The wireless monitor (10) includes a screen (12), a driver circuit (13), a CPU board (14), a first RF module (15), and a first connector (11). The host computer comprises a second RF module (30) for transmitting RF signals. The docking station (20) includes a VGA connector (22) an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) (23), a scaler (24), and a second connector (21). When the wireless monitor (10) is docked in the docking station, the docking station provides power and screen signal to the wireless monitor (10) through the first connector (11) and the second connector (21), and as the wireless monitor is detached from docking station (20), the host computer provides screen signal to the wireless monitor (10) through the first RF module (15) and the second RF module (30).
Patent GB-2401987-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cells and fuel cells catalysts
Inventor: MASEL RICHARD I
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A direct organic fuel cell (10) includes an anode (12) within an anode enclosure(18), solid polymer electrolyte (14), and gas diffusion cathode (16) within a cathode enclosure (20). An electrical load is connected between the anode (12) and cathode (16) via electrical linkage (22). A liquid fuel comprising between about 10 % and 95 % by weight formic acid is supplied to the anode enclosure. Oxidant is supplied to the cathode enclosure. Gas removal ports (24 and 26) are provided to remove carbon dioxide and water from the fuel cell.
Patent GB-2405302-A (GB)
Title: Authentication of remotely originating network messages
Inventor: SENGODAN SENTHIL
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-06-23
Abstract: A method and system for authenticating messages received from users across multiple remote devices are provided. A residential gateway authenticates a user using a modified digest authentication scheme by storing a sequence number in the nonce field. Access encryption keys and sequence number spaces may be assigned based on user or on user/remote device pairs. When sequence number spaces are assigned based on user, and the user uses multiple remote devices to access the residential gateway, the sequence number space may be divided into mini-sequence number spaces for each of the multiple remote devices. Access encryption may be two-tiered, such that a secondary key is generated based on a user's primary key, and the secondary key is only valid for a limited amount of time before it expires and a new secondary key must he generated.
Patent GB-2409887-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for conveying a substance from a container into a central heating system
Inventor: DRUMMOND ANDREW ROBERTSON
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: The adapter is used for conveying a substance, eg for chemical treatment of the water, from a container 40 via a non-return valve 50 into a central heating system. The adapter is connected either to a filling loop or directly to the non-return valve to which a filling loop would normally be connected. The filling loop connector may have a flexible conduit 24, a container connector 22 in the form of a spout 28 with interior threads and a filling loop connector 26 in the form a spout 32 with exterior threads. The exterior threads may be parallel or tapered. The part of the filling loop connector having the exterior threads may have a constant or tapered outer diameter. Alternatively, fig. 3, the adapter 60 may have a female connector 62 in the form a spout 64 with interior threads for direct engagement with the one-way valve 50.
Patent GB-2408328-A (GB)
Title: Determining fluid hold ups using distributed fibre optic temperature sensors
Inventor: WILLIAMS GLYNN R
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A method for identifying the presence and location of a hold up in a deviated section 18 of a wellbore 12 comprises measuring a temperature profile along the deviated section 18 of the wellbore 12 using at least one fibre optic line 38 and analysing the temperature profile to determine whether a hold up is present. The method preferably measures the temperature profile along at least two levels separated along the vertical axis 90 of the deviated section 18 of the wellbore 12. The method may also be applied to determine the presence and location of a hold up in a pipeline.
Patent GB-2408004-A (GB)
Title: Non-thermal plasma reactor
Inventor: CARLOW JOHN SYDNEY
IPC: C01B3/34
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A non-thermal plasma reactor comprising two electrodes and a gas flow path through the reactor, characterised in that at least one electrode is provided with a multiplicity of triple junctions (2) on or within a surface of the electrode that faces the other electrode. One or both electrodes are covered by pots, stripes or portions of dielectric materials.
Patent GB-2423435-A (GB)
Title: Access control for mobile multicast
Inventor: KELLIL MOUNIR
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: An access control method for controlling access to a multicast delivery tree (3), in e.g. an IPv4 or an IPv6 network, comprising: performing, at a designated router (6, 10), authorization procedures for access to the delivery tree (3), the designated router (6, 10) being a multicast edge router of the multicast delivery tree. The designated router (6, 10) performs the authorization procedures by comparing authorization information received from a user (4, 8) with information received from a group manager (12). For sender access control, the verification information is based on a sender key provided by the group manager (12) to legitimate senders. For receiver access control, the verification information is based on a group key provided by the group manger (12) to a group of users. A derived value of the key, obtained by applying a derivation function to the key, may be used. The derivation function may be a one-way hash function.
Patent GB-2424242-A (GB)
Title: Cable/rope end connection
Inventor: ASH PHILIP
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 2005-03-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a rocking member, and in particular a load bearing locking arrangement for removably connecting a flexible cable 2 to an object. Such an arrangement may, in particular, be found in multi-gyms. The invention comprises a connector comprising a fixing member 4 having a head 8, and a locking member 12 having a recess for receiving the head and further defining a shoulder portion 18. The connector is arranged for selective operation in two configurations, one wherein the fixing member may be removed from the locking member, and a second configuration when the head of the fixing member engages beneath the shoulder of the locking member to prevent removal of the fixing member from the locking member.
Patent GB-2427643-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable stair enabling variation in tread angle
Inventor: BLACK ROBERT DAVID
IPC: E06C1/38
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: An adjustable stair with longitudinal side members 12, 13 each having a longitudinal axis 12L, 13L, where the stair comprises a plurality of treads T1, T2, T3, T4 located between the side members, each tread having a working surface S1, S2, S3, S4. Each tread extends between the two side members, with each tread having a pivot means 14, 15, 16, 17 linking the tread to each side member to provide for the tread to pivot about a tread axis A1, A2, A3, A4 lying in a plane P common to the longitudinal axis of both side members, each tread axis being parallel with the other tread axes. An angling means (23, Fig 3) for simultaneously rotating each tread in the plurality about its tread axis relative to the plane to provide for the working surface of each tread to be simultaneously positioned at the same angle relative to the plane; the angling means providing for the positioning of the plurality and also for the plurality of the treads to be locked in a given working position when in use.
Patent GB-2413446-A (GB)
Title: Magnetron drive circuit
Inventor: KITABATAKE ASAO
IPC: H03K5/12
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: The invention provides a magnetron drive circuit (1) which drives a magnetron to produce a generally rectangular-shaped narrow transmission pulse having sharply shaped rising and falling edges. The magnetron drive circuit includes a nonlinear load circuit (40) and an active damper circuit (30). The nonlinear load circuit (40) which becomes on at around 80% of a peak output voltage of a pulse transformer (11a) (at which the magnetron begins to oscillate) is connected to a secondary winding of the pulse transformer in parallel with the magnetron. The active damper circuit (30) absorbs residual energy left in the pulse transformer without any need for an absorption resistor conventionally connected between both ends of a primary winding of the pulse transformer.
Patent GB-2434832-A (GB)
Title: Hinge and folding bed having such a hinge
Inventor: CARVER CHARLES MATTHEW
IPC: E05D1/04
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: A first hinge member 20 has a straight slot 26 and a composite slot 28 having a straight portion 30 and an arcuate portion 32. A second hinge member 22 has a first pin 38 which engages in the straight slot and a second pin 40 which engages in the composite slot. With the first pin located at a first end (36, Fig 3) of the straight slot, the hinge members can pivot relative to one another about the first pin 38. When the second pin is in line with the straight portion, the hinge members can be slid relative to the one another so that the second pin 40 enters the straight portion 30 to prevent pivotal movement between the hinge members. Cam means 42, 44 are operative between the first and second hinge members when they are in a first position to align the first pin 38 adjacent the first end of the straight slot. The hinge is particularly suitable for mounting a folding leg to the frame of a folding bed.
Patent GB-2437239-A (GB)
Title: A process for preparing a low fat whipping cream
Inventor: DONNELLY EAMONN
IPC: A23L9/20
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: A process for preparing a low fat whipping cream having 20% or less total fat by weight comprises obtaining milk sufficient to provide between 70 and 80% by weight, adding milk powder and from 1 to 4% of cream to the milk and agitating. A starch and polysaccharide are added to the milk composition. A non-dairy lauric fat is melted at between 60 and 80{C. An emulsifier mix comprising monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids, sorbitan monostearate, lactic acid ester and sodium stearyl lactylate is added to the non-dairy lauric fat to form a fat-emulsifier mix. A hydrocolloid mix of at least guar and carrageenan is added to either the milk composition or the fat-emulsifier mix before the aqueous and oily phases are combined, sterilised, homogenised and cooled. The low fat whipping cream may also comprise a lactase enzyme to render the whipping cream suitable for those who are lactose intolerant.
Patent GB-2438467-A (GB)
Title: A hand operated crimping tool for use with roof panels
Inventor: CUMMINGS Paul
IPC: E04D15/04
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A method of crimping a roof panel seam (20, Fig 3) and a hand operated crimping tool 21 for use with roof panels (10,11, Fig 1) having interengagable male and female flanges (12,13, Fig 1), the tool 21 in use deflecting a portion (17, Fig 1) of a female flange (12, Fig 1) around a portion (19, Fig 1) of a male flange (13, Fig 1). The tool 21 comprises a base 22, a first elongate jaw 23 mounted on the base 22 to support a fixed root portion of the female flange, a second elongate jaw 25 moveable relative to the first jaw 23 and which engages a distal end portion (17, Fig 1) of the female flange (12, Fig 1) and clamping means 29,41,42 for moving the second jaw 25 towards the first jaw 23 to deform the distal end portion (17, Fig 1) of the female flange around the male flange portion (19, Fig 1) crimping together the two flanges (12,13, Fig 1) to form an upstanding seam. The second jaw may be slidably mounted on the body by means of at least one slide pin 29.
Patent GB-2427071-A (GB)
Title: SiC ohmic contacts
Inventor: YAMAMOTO TAKEO
IPC: H01L21/04
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: The contact is formed by depositing a nickel layer followed by a titanium, tungsten, or tantalum layer on the SiC substrate and annealing at a temperature of 600C or higher. The ohmic contact thus formed comprises a nickel suicide layer adjacent the substrate and a metal carbide layer adjacent the silicide layer. Segregated carbon, graphite and/or metal particles may be present in the contact. Further metallization layers may comprise barrier layers of platinum, tungsten or titanium-tungsten alloy and a gold or gold based solder layer.
Patent GB-2427391-A (GB)
Title: Semi-active anti-roll system
Inventor: BOON PETER
IPC: B60G21/073
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A suspension system includes four electronically controlled actuators 20,26, one at each of the four wheels. The actuators are each controlled by an electronic control unit 78. The left front FL and right front FR actuators are mechanically connected with each other. The left rear RL and the right rear RR actuators are also mechanically connected with each other. The only connection between the front two actuators and the rear two actuators is an electronic communication through the electronic control unit.
Patent GB-2429060-A (GB)
Title: Temperature measuring device with contact indicator
Inventor: KOCH JOCHIM
IPC: A61B5/276
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: The problem underlying the invention is to provide a contact indicator for a double temperature sensor 1, which indicates the falling-off of the sensor 1 from a patient's skin surface 4. The problem is solved by an evaluation means 2, which determines the body temperature from a first temperature measurement value TA, measured by a first temperature sensor 3, and, by comparing temperature measurement values TA and a second temperature measurement value TB, measured by a second temperature sensor 5, determines whether there is contact of the double temperature sensor 1 with the skin surface 4.
Patent GB-2441123-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for forming undercut features on moulded products
Inventor: ELLSE PETER
IPC: B29C33/44
Filed: 2006-08-21
Abstract: A self contained self actuating autonomous unit, incorporating multiple side movers E, intended to facilitate the forming of undercut features on moulded articles, in particular but not exclusive to, frangible bands on tamper evident caps and closures, when installed into a mould tool, comprises insert A, insert B, insert C, insert D, multiple side movers E, insert F and resilient return device G, (Figure 4). Inserts A and B, when assembled together, provide the means of actuating the side movers E positioned within insert D, when the mould is in operation. Provision is made for insert F to restrict movement of side movers E and for resilient return device item G to provide radial motion during unit operation. Any number of units can be incorporated into a mould assembly, being only restricted by mould design conventions and moulding machine size and capacity.