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Patent GB-2382852-A (GB)
Title: Actuating device for a double clutch transmission
Inventor: BERGER REINHARD
IPC: F16H61/34
Filed: 2001-04-23
Abstract: An aim of the invention is to provide a double clutch transmission enabling shift actuation in multiple gear trains with a single actuator device. The time required for a gear ratio change should also be reduced, hereby improving comfort and operability. To this end, the invention provides that a gear ratio can be shifted with an actuating element through a shifting element and that in the shifted state of this gear ratio, the same actuating element can actuate a least one other shifting element in order to select other gear ratios. A neutral channel wide enough to allow the selection movement of an actuation element is advantageously retained in the shifted state of one or more gear ratios. Very advantageously, a shifting element follows an actuation element with a path hysteresis that is identical to or greater than the path of the shifting element between the neutral position and a final gear position. This can be achieved by making the width of the shifting opening equal to or greater than the sum of the shifting finger width and the distance between the neutral position and the final gear positions of the shifting fork or by providing play equal to or greater than the path of the shifting element between the neutral position and the final gear position, between the shifting element and the actuating element.
Patent GB-2395331-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the operation of a vehicle in accordance with the user's location
Inventor: THORPE JEVON
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2002-11-11
Abstract: A control system for a vehicle 102, especially a delivery vehicle, which detects the location of a user of the vehicle and controls the operation of the vehicle in accordance with the user's location. The control system comprises a tag 104a, 104b which may be carried by a user of the vehicle, e.g. a driver/assistant. A tag detector 106 comprises a plurality of transceiver units 108 disposed about the vehicle. When in range of one or more of the transceiver units, each of the tags emits a characteristic signature signal 152. Characteristics of the signature signal (i.e. amplitude, frequency and phase) are passed to a control unit 110 which generates a location signal indicative of the location of the detected tag. Operation of the vehicle, e.g. actuation of door locks, a load hatch lock, a handbrake lock, and ignition lock, and/or a warning system, is controlled in accordance with the location signal, possibly in addition to signals from other vehicle transducers, eg. a seat pressure pad.
Patent GB-2388420-A (GB)
Title: Integrated activating device for explosives
Inventor: BROOKS JAMES E
IPC: F42B3/12
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: A detonator assembly, e.g. for use in hydrocarbon well applications, includes a capacitor discharge unit having a capacitor 108 and resistors 110, 112 formed on a surface of the capacitor. At least one terminal of each resistor is electrically connected to an electrode 204, 206 of the capacitor. The detonator assembly may alternatively use a different type of energy source instead of the capacitor. An initiator, such as an exploding foil initiator, and a switch may also be attached to a surface of the capacitor (figure 3).
Patent GB-2382604-A (GB)
Title: Method for validating a downhole connate water sample
Inventor: MULLINS OLIVER C
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A method for validating a downhole connate water sample involves drilling a well with a water-based mud containing a water-soluble dye, obtaining a sample of formation fluid downhole, measuring the optical density of the sample downhole and validating the sample, if the sample optical density is acceptably low. The water soluble dye may be a blue dye such as acid blue or a fluorescent dye. In use, the dye acts as a tracer to distinguish connate water from water based mud, in a downhole sample of formation fluid contaminated by mud filtrate from the water based mud.
Patent GB-2382408-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for applying time lapse VSP to monitor a reservoir
Inventor: CURTIS MICHAEL P
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: Method for monitoring a reservoir in the subterrane. The method includes any combination in any order of one or more of the following: (a) screening the reservoir to determine applicability of the method; (b) modeling the reservoir to determine if vertical seismic profiling will provide a suitable time variant response; (c) generating model seismic data from a model of the subterrane; (d) modifying the model of the subterrane based on a comparison to current vertical seismic profile data; (e) repeating step (c) and step (d) until the differences between the model seismic data and the vertical seismic profile data are as desired; (f) obtaining model production data from a reservoir model derived from the model of the subterrane, and if the differences between the reservoir model data and actual production data are not as desired, modifying the model of the subterrane and returning to step (c); (g) generating seismic model data for a certain time t from the reservoir model; and (h) comparing the seismic model data with actual seismic data for the certain time t, and if the differences are not as desired either modify the reservoir model and return to step (f) or modify the model of the subterrane and return to step (c). Also disclosed are computer system provided with programming code for implementing such a method, and computer readable media and a data signal embodying such programming code.
Patent GB-2396389-A (GB)
Title: Blade arrangement for a gas turbine engine
Inventor: RICHARDS MARTYN
IPC: F01D5/30
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A blade arrangement (14) for a gas turbine engine (10) includes a plurality of blades (30) mounted for rotation on a disc (32) so as to extend radially therefrom and a retention member (42), the retention member including an attachment portion (46) which is attached to the disc (32) and an abutment portion (52) for resisting forward axial movement of at least one of the blades (30) relative to the disc (32). The blade arrangement (14) further comprises restraint means (60, 68) spaced from the attachment portion (46) of the retention member (42), for substantially preventing radially outward movement of the abutment portion (52) of the retention member (42) when a forward axial force is applied by the blade (30) to the abutment portion (52).
Patent GB-2396748-A (GB)
Title: Integrated pcb support and screening can
Inventor: TOWNSEND RICHARD
IPC: H05K1/14
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: A PCB 3 is supported by and within a shielding can 4 along its extreme peripheral edges only, e.g. by snapping into engagement with half shear portions 6a and dimples 6c on support fingers 6. An electrically conductive plating 3a ensures good electrical contact between the printed circuit board 3 and the screening can 4. The shielding arrangement may be attached to the motherboard 1 by the free ends of the support fingers by soldering or by a conductive adhesive.
Patent GB-2397231-A (GB)
Title: Feeding tube or catheter having internal conductors connected to external moulded annular electrodes
Inventor: ELLSMORE PAUL
IPC: A61B5/042
Filed: 2003-01-18
Abstract: An electrode is formed on the external surface of a elongate member 3 having a lumen 2 and an internal electrical conductor 4, the member preferably being a catheter or a feeding tube (see fig. 1). Preferably the conductor 4 is arranged longitudinally within the wall 3,4' of member. The construction method comprises a first step of exposing the conductor within the member, preferably by laser ablation of the material 6 adjacent the conductor (see figs 3a-f, 4a-b) and a second step of forming an electrode on to the external surface of the member in electrical contact with the exposed conductor. Preferably the electrode is annular and formed by moulding (see figs 5,6) of conducting material, such as a conducting plastic, onto the member. The moulding may comprise a step of either stretching the member during the moulding process or pressurising the internal lumen of the member during the moulding process.
Patent GB-2398361-A (GB)
Title: Controlled extension, rapid retraction cylinder valve
Inventor: WARD ALLAN
IPC: F15B15/22
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A control valve 10 for pneumatic cylinder 12 having piston 18, forward stroke first chamber 20 and second return stroke chamber 22 comprises valve block 36 connectable to the second chamber and spool 48 moveable axially therein, a first conduit 38d through the block 36 and communicating with the second chamber. The first conduit includes an axial passage through the spool and is controlled by block and spool valve surfaces. Spool surface 57 through which the axial passage passes is exposed to first conduit fluid and biasses the spool in a first axial direction to close the first conduit. A spring or pilot pressure 49 returns the spool in an opposite direction to open the conduit and a restricted bleed conduit 40 by-passes the first conduit. Providing the spool with an axial passage allows easy adjustment of the spool pressure surface area by selecting the axial passage size and thereby the return pressure at which the valve opens.
Patent GB-2386927-A (GB)
Title: Radial fan with inclined blades
Inventor: TASSAN MANGINA FRANCO
IPC: F04D29/28
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: A radial fan with inclined blades comprises a rear surface on to which are attached fan blades 3. These blades are mounted perpendicular to the rear surface, and are inclined so that the radially inner portion of the blades 3 is more advanced than the radially outward part, with respect to the direction of rotation. Additionally, each of the blades has a concave surface 4 with faces radially outwardly. A second surface may be attached to the fan, at the opposite ends of the blades 3 to the rear surface. This front surface may be perpendicular to the axis of rotation, shaped like a funnel (14 figure 3), or be both perpendicular and funnel shaped. The fan may be used in an oven for forced circulation of the gases within the oven, or for extraction of said gases.
Patent GB-2390462-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle intruder detector using carbon dioxide sensor
Inventor: MARRIOTT PAUL
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: The intruder detector which may be mounted on the exterior of a vehicle, particularly articulated lorries, detects the presence of a person by measuring the level of carbon dioxide in the air. A fan 19 draws air via the duct 18 to the carbon dioxide detector 20. The controller 21 activates the alarm 25 when the carbon dioxide level reaches a preset level. The detector is powered by the vehicle battery but may also have its own internal power source 23.
Patent GB-2390139-A (GB)
Title: Instantaneous water heater flow regulation
Inventor: WEBBER DOMINIC GEORGE
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: The amount of water flow through a second flow regulator 130 is controlled in dependence on the water temperature in portion 116 of a water flow path between a heat exchanger 14 and a mixer portion 140. A first flow regulator 120 may be manually controlled by a user to select the required water temperature. An increase in flow rate through regulator 120 decreases the water temperature at outlet 19. Conversely, a decrease in flow rate through regulator 120 increases the water temperature at outlet 19. The second flow regulator 130 is only opened if the temperature sensing portion 116 detects a rise above a predetermined maximum, such as caused by an increase in water inlet temperature or by a power surge in the heat exchanger. A by-pass 138 channels water to the mixer portion when the second regulator is opened to reduce the temperature of water at the outlet 19. The temperature sensing portion contains a sensor 118 such as a wax capsule or a bimetallic strip.
Patent GB-2402765-A (GB)
Title: Optimisation of component design by selecting 2D dataset having common polygonal elements of greatest apparent area
Inventor: KNIGHT STEVEN THOMAS
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: A method of optimising a design of a component by conducting at least one analysis employing a 3D computer model which incorporates empirically obtained data values stored as 2D data sets. Ambiguities between values from different data sets which relate to common nodes, where the nodes define polygonal elements common to both 2D data sets, are resolved by determining an apparent area of said common polygonal elements from each of the at least two 2D datasets. The data value from the 2D dataset associated with the common polygonal element having the greater apparent area is used. An optimum component design is selected on the basis of the results of the analysis.
Patent GB-2404897-A (GB)
Title: A frame mounted wallpaper support bar with alignment rod
Inventor: WALKER BERNARD
IPC: B44C7/06
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: Wallpaper support bar 2 is mounted on a frame 10 which is slidably coupled to a body portion 20 having upright members 32. The body is maintained in an upright position by feet 30. In use the support bar 2 is arranged proximate to a ceiling or other surface to be covered. A piece of wallpaper to be applied is draped over it with the decorative side against the support bar. The piece of wallpaper is correctly aligned with the edge of the area to be covered by means of alignment rod 40, allowing the wallpaper to be moved and pressed against the surface with both hands. The frame may be pivotally connected to the upright member (figure 3). The frame may be both rotatably and slidably connected to the body (figure 4).
Patent GB-2395498-A (GB)
Title: Anchor for memorial assembly
Inventor: MYATT PHILIP JOHN
IPC: E04H13/00
Filed: 2003-10-20
Abstract: A memorial assembly 10 comprises a base member 14 and an anchor member 20. The anchor member extends downwardly from the base member into the ground. An engaging means such as a bolt 24 is arranged to substantially prevent relative movement between the anchor member 10 and the base member 14. Also claimed is a method of securing a foundation member (112, fig 3) to a base member (114, fig 3) by inter-engagement means (142, fig 3) to prevent relative movement between the two members. The anchoring and engagement devices may be used together (fig 4).
Patent GB-2398572-A (GB)
Title: Process for synthesizing specific isomers of diisopropylbenzene
Inventor: BENNETT RONALD QUENTIN
IPC: C07C15/02
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for synthesizing para-diisopropylbenzene utilizing only cumene and propylene as raw materials. The present invention discloses a process for producing para-diisopropylbenzene from cumene and propylene, said process comprising the steps of (1) introducing a feed stream into an alkylation zone wherein said feed stream is comprised of cumene and propylene, and wherein said alkylation zone contains an alkylation catalyst; (2) allowing the cumene and propylene in the feed stream to react together to produce a first mixture of para-diisopropylbenzene and meta-diisopropylbenzene; (3) fractionally distilling the mixture of para-diisopropylbenzene and meta-diisopropylbenzene in a fractional distillation step to separate the meta-diisopropylbenzene from the para-diisopropylbenzene; (4) isomerizing the meta-diisopropylbenzene in the presence of a transalkylation catalyst to produce a second mixture of para-diisopropylbenzene and meta-diisopropylbenzene; (5) recycling the second mixture of para-diisopropylbenzene and meta-diisopropylbenzene recovered from the transalkylation step to the fractional distillation step; and (6) recovering the para-diisopropylbenzene that was separated from the meta-diisopropylbenzene by the fractional distillation step. Also disclosed is a process for producing meta-diisopropylbenzene.
Patent GB-2408836-A (GB)
Title: Learning aid book for reading map contours
Inventor: METCALF ALEXANDER FRANCIS CREI
IPC: G09B29/00
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A learning aid comprises a book 101, successive pages 102 of which are configured to correspond to successive contour lines of a map of an area of terrain. The edge of each page may be shaped to correspond to a different successive contour line. A map 100 of the area of terrain to which the book relates may also be provided. The book may have a transparent front cover 103 on which markings may be made.
Patent GB-2406231-A (GB)
Title: Light bulb with additional light source
Inventor: MCENTEGGART LIAM
IPC: H01K1/60
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A light bulb of any wattage or design with an additional inbuilt light source 2, so that if the main light source 1 fails to illuminate there will be a visual indication as to whether the main light source 1 in the said bulb has blown or whether there is a power supply to the bulb or not, by means of the additional light source 2 being visible if only the main light source 1 has failed or not visible if there is no power supply to the bulb. The additional light source 2 could be an LED 2 or a filament, and can be constantly illuminated if there is power to the bulb, or made to only illuminate should the main light 1 source fail. The additional light source 2 could also be of an appropriate strength to act as a form of emergency lighting.
Patent GB-2412384-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional tiles
Inventor: BARTLETT DAVID
IPC: E04F13/14
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: Square wall or ceiling tiles, e.g of fired clay, have a three dimensional surface which involves concave - convex surfaces and exist in four types: ridged (Fig 2) saddle (Fig 3) flat and curved (Fig 4) and curved (Fig 5): the tiles may be laid in various combinations to produce continuously undulating surfaces, e.g. as shown by the example of Fig 6.
Patent GB-2402181-A (GB)
Title: a variable vane arrangement for a turbomachine
Inventor: ROCKLEY CHRISTOPHER IAN
IPC: F01D17/16
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A variable vane arrangement (36) for a compressor (26) of a gas turbine engine (10) comprises a plurality of circumferentially arranged vanes (38), a plurality of operating levers (64) and a control ring (66). Each vane (38) is pivotally mounted to a casing (30) of the compressor (26). Each operating lever (64) is pivotally mounted at a first end (68) to the control ring (66) and is mounted at second end (70) to a respective one of the vanes (38). The second end (70) of each operating lever (64) comprises a multi-sided aperture (72) and each vane (38) has a multi-sided spindle (60) which locates in the multi-sided aperture (72) of the respective operating lever (64). Each operating lever (64) has a drive member (74) located in the multi-sided aperture (72) and around the multi-sided spindle (60) of the respective vane (38). Each drive member (74) engages the respective multi-sided aperture (72) and the respective multi-sided spindle (60) to transmit drive from the operating lever (64) to the vane (38).
Patent GB-2414771-A (GB)
Title: A wave power generator apparatus
Inventor: DRONFIELD PETER JOHN
IPC: F03B13/16
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: Wave power generator apparatus comprising a float 1, a reaction vessel 2 and one or more rams 3 between the float and reaction vessel, wherein relative vertical and/or angular movement between the float 1 and reaction vessel 2 is converted via the rams 3 into useable energy. The apparatus may also include a control system (figure 5) with control valve (22) for adjusting the buoyancy of the float by allowing the ingress of water or air, and this control means may be operated remotely from the apparatus. The rams may be connected to a high pressure accumulator which operates a hydraulic motor used to generate electricity.
Patent GB-2415108-A (GB)
Title: Anonymous telephone call recording system
Inventor: HUME DAVID JAMES
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: The disclosed system provides a telephone gateway 10 on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) 30 for recording telephone conversations onto a server 12. A first user 20 establishes a connection to the gateway by dialling the telephone number of the gateway. The first user sends the destination telephone number of a second user to the gateway via a sequence of DTMF tones. At the start of the call, the gateway issues a unique reference number to the first user that will identify the recording at a later date and allow retrieval of the recording. The gateway is adapted to further dial the destination number of the second user and bridge the two call sections and record the content of the call. Revenue for the service may be raised via the cost of dialling into the gateway. Therefore, no subscription to any service is required beyond paying for the call to the gateway.
Patent GB-2402836-A (GB)
Title: Speaker apparatus on pivoting stand
Inventor: NAKAJIMA YUICHI
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A speaker apparatus <B>1</B> comprises a speaker box <B>3</B> having an opening portion <B>4a</B>; a speaker unit <B>2</B> with a sound radiation portion <B>7</B> housed in the speaker box, the sound radiation portion connected to the opening portion via a cushioning material <B>8</B>; a weight <B>10</B> coupled to the back face of the speaker unit and a support <B>12</B> extending from the back of the weight, and fixing members 14 provided in the speaker box for fixing the supporting portion. A stand <B>9</B> for the unit may have a ball <B>15</B> and socket <B>16</B> joint from which legs <B>30</B> extend. The magnetic portion of the speaker unit may have an axial through hole which communicates with an axial through hole of the weight (Fig 12).
Patent GB-2404284-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescent element
Inventor: MORI TOSHITAKA
IPC: H05B33/28
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: In an organic electroluminescent element, an organic layer and an electron injecting layer are inhibited from being oxidized, and alleviated in damage caused by the sputtering during manufacture. Thereby, an organic electroluminescent element that takes out light with high efficiency from a cathode of a top side and is capable of displaying a high quality image can be provided. An organic electroluminescent element according to the present invention includes at least a base material 1, an anode 2, an organic electroluminescent layer 3, a conductive protection layer 5 having the optical transparency and a cathode 6 having the optical transparency all of which are formed sequentially on the base material, wherein the conductive protection layer is made of a metal or a metal and a metal oxide thereof. Examples show conductive protection layers made of Sn, In, Zn and Pb respectively.
Patent GB-2417755-A (GB)
Title: Positioning device for a foldable structure
Inventor: TSAI MING-LIANG
IPC: E04H15/50
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A positioning device for a foldable structure comprising a sliding base 1, a buckle 2 having a hollow button 23, a trigger 3 and a supporting rod 4. The sliding base 1 has a restriction hole 121. The supporting rod 4 has a locating hole 41 corresponding to the restriction hole 121 of the sliding base 1. One end of the buckle 2 is secured to the sliding base 1. Another end of the buckle 2 is secured to the trigger 3. The trigger 3 comprises a stud 33 protruding outwardly to extend into the button 23 of the buckle 2. The button 23 of the buckle 2 is inserted into the restriction hole 121 of the sliding base 1 and the locating hole 41 of the supporting rod 4 so as to secure the sliding base 1 to the supporting rod 4 firmly.
Patent GB-2417892-A (GB)
Title: Castor with movable cover
Inventor: FARRIMOND RICHARD
IPC: B60B33/06
Filed: 2004-09-11
Abstract: A support for a piece of furniture comprises a housing 1, a rotatable member (castor, spherical roller ball etc.) 2 and an outer tube 4. The outer tube moves from a position at which it extends beyond the rotatable member and a position where it does not. Preferably the outer tube will have a screw thread connection with the housing. The rotatable member can be held in place by a retaining cap 3, which may also have a screw thread connection with the housing. A grommet 6 may be attached to the outer tube 4. A boss/blind bore 7 8 system may be used to connect the support to the leg of a piece of furniture.