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Patent GB-2403649-A (GB)
Title: Bath accessory with fine and coarse adjustable clamping mechanisms
Inventor: LOLE ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: A bath accessory comprises a clamping mechanism 1 which is adapted and arranged to be fitted transversely within a bath 8. The clamping mechanism comprises a fine adjustment (25, Fig 5) and a coarse adjustment (13, Fig 3) by means of which the length can be varied so that it can be clamped firmly between sides 6, 7 of the bath 8. Preferably, the bath accessory may serve as a footrest so that a bather can assume a comfortable position. Also, the bathing accessory may be adapted for use with a selection of other bath time accessories such as toys or a baby mat as shown in Fig 10 and Fig 7 respectively.
Patent GB-2416002-A (GB)
Title: An adaptor for connecting a flushing machine to a pump housing
Inventor: FLEMING SIMON
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: An adaptor 1 for connecting a flushing machine to a pump housing of a central heating system pump includes a first member 3 for mounting on the pump housing in place of the pump, first and second tubular members 5, 7 defining flow paths through the first member 3 and a seal 23 provided on the first tubular member 5 for forming a seal with the pump housing. The position of the seal 23 relative to the first member 3 is adjustable, and the adjustment may be enabled by a mechanism which includes a spring 25. A fixing member 9 may also be provided for fixing the adaptor in place on the pump housing. The fixing member 9 may include elongated holes for fixing screws, such that the member 9 may be attached to more than one type of pump housing.
Patent GB-2404473-A (GB)
Title: Double porosity model of a multiphase multilayer porous medium
Inventor: BOURBIAUX BERNARD
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: The method comprises constructing a geologic model representative of the networks of natural fractures of the medium and converting this geologic model into an equivalent double porosity model. Diffusion of the gas phase between the fractures and the matrix is modelled using a gas-liquid front exhibiting a quasi-static equilibrium at the interfaces established at an initial time. The front progresses at a velocity controlled by the diffusion transfers within each phase. The transfers involve the difference between the concentration within the phase and the concentration of equilibrium between the two phases, as well as a variable exchange distance expressed as a function of the matrix saturation. The method is used to simulate the production of a fractured hydrocarbon reservoir.
Patent GB-2416836-A (GB)
Title: Inspecting a vehicle exhaust filter by imaging transmitted electromagnetic radiation
Inventor: WATKINS ANDREW
IPC: F01N9/00
Filed: 2004-08-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting a filter 10 for a vehicle exhaust system. Electromagnetic radiation from a source 20 is transmitted through a filter 10 on a support 24 and an image of a pattern of transmitted radiation is detected by a detector 22, providing an indication of the condition of the filter 10. The detector 22 may be a CCD or CMOS array camera or the human eye. The image of a pattern of transmitted radiation may include shades of colour or tone representing varying extents of transmission of radiation through different parts of the filter. The invention is particularly applicable to the inspection of blockages in wall flow filters such as continuously regenerating diesel particulate filters (CR-DPFs).
Patent GB-2410490-A (GB)
Title: Container for component parts of a construction toy
Inventor: GARR ANTHONY R
IPC: A45C5/04
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A container for holding component parts of a construction toy preferably has a suitcase or briefcase configuration, with a carrying handle 17 at the top. An access cover 19, comprising a large portion of the front wall of the container and a portion of the bottom wall, is hinged on the bottom wall. When the access cover 19 is open, both the cover and the container lie flat on a floor or other support surface, forming an extra large access opening 23 and allowing easy access to parts within the container. The access cover 19, when open, forms a tray or receptacle, and can function somewhat like a dust pan, facilitating cleanup after use by enabling loose parts to be scooped onto the open cover and then discharged into the container by upward pivoting movement of the cover 19.
Patent GB-2421432-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic jelly
Inventor: AMBROSEN HELEN
IPC: A61K8/46
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: The present invention resides in a cosmetic product comprising a surfactant, glycerine and monopropylene glycol and a method of forming a cosmetic product comprising the steps of selecting the components of the product to include a surfactant, glycerine and monopropylene glycol. Preferably the cosmetic product further comprising a seaweed extract. The percentage by weight of surfactant may be 20% to 40% and the percentage by weight of glycerine may be 10% to 35%. The percentage by weight of monopropylene glycol may be 3% to 35% and the percentage by weight of seaweed extract may be 1% to 3%. A fragrance and/or preservative may be added.
Patent GB-2422084-A (GB)
Title: A box for the containment of a rodent trap
Inventor: ANDERSON KEVIN JOHN
IPC: A01M23/00
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: A box for the containment of a rodent trap has two entry holes on opposing sides. These holes allow access into a corridor end section formed by an extra flap within the box. Access from this end section into the main section of the box is a third centrally arranged hole. The trap is set and arranged in the main area of box with the treadle plate positioned under the entry hole. In use the rodent enters the box from the end section straight onto the treadle effecting the release of the sprung arm of the trap. The box may be made from cardboard or a plastic material and will be of a size to neatly accommodate existing traps without impeding their spring action. The box also prevents intervention from pets and young children.
Patent GB-2413184-A (GB)
Title: Internal acoustic inspection of vertical drilling riser
Inventor: HARTHORN LARRY K
IPC: G01F/
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting a vertical pipe 15 (especially a drilling riser) is lowered into the pipe on a wireline (40, fig 2). The pipe is filled with fluid (eg seawater). The apparatus is centred within the pipe by a centraliser (47, fig 2) in the form of a plurality of bow spings. The apparatus includes a pipe weld location detector module 31 comprising video cameras 75. The apparatus further includes a rotating time of flight diffusion TOFD module 33 which comprises pairs of weld volume inspection transducers 109 which are rotated by drive shaft 84 around the circumference of the inner diameter of the pipe at the location of the weld to be inspected to detect weld defects. The TOFD module has a fluid carrier 81 (eg flexible bladder) containing an acoustic fluid. The apparatus also includes a non-rotating pulse echo wall thickness module 35 having a number of fixed transducers 121 and may further include a pair of rotatably mounted shear wave inspection transducers to detect weld root defects.
Patent GB-2424656-A (GB)
Title: Supporting a wall column
Inventor: JARDINE JOHN
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A wall column 14 is arranged between two stabilising blocks 16, each of which has a front wall 28 and a back wall 28 joined at a vertex 30 and by at least one integral tie bar 32, 34, whereby a void 38 is formed within the blocks. A column platform 44 is provided between the blocks and extends into and is secured in the void 38: the column is secured as by fasteners 46. The blocks may be of concrete; void 38 may be filled with concrete reinforced as at 42, and shuttering may be provided to allow casting of concrete into the gap between the two blocks. Further similar blocks may be arrayed between column supporting blocks to constitute a wall between the columns.
Patent GB-2425290-A (GB)
Title: Bogie comprising flywheel and prime mover
Inventor: PARRY JOHN PIERCE MARTIN
IPC: B60L50/30
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A bogie 10 is driven by a drive system. The bogie comprises a chassis 12, within which the drive system is mounted. The drive system comprises a flywheel, drive means to transmit power from the flywheel to one or more wheels 18 and a prime mover 24 operable to rotate the flywheel, which is typically located in a housing 26. The bogie 10 is typically for railway use. The drive means may comprise a reduction gearbox 30, bevel gearboxes 28, 54, 56, hydrostatic converters 40, 46, 48 and output shafts coupled to axles 14,16. The prime mover 24 may be an electric motor or an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2430300-A (GB)
Title: An injection moulded display unit
Inventor: GODDARD BRUCE
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A display unit 1 is formed as a single component by injection moulding that is capable of holding items on both sides of a central barrier 3 by means of a plurality of tabs 7, 11 on both sides of the central barrier. Each tab 7, 11 projects transversely from a support 5, 9 that protrudes a distance from the central barrier 3 in direction parallel to the line of draw of the injection mould tool 20. The portion of the central barrier 3 aligned with each tab 7, 11 along the line of draw is missing to allow shut-outs 21 from each side of the tool to extend through the central barrier and form the tabs on the opposite side of the barrier.
Patent GB-2416096-A (GB)
Title: Multi-hop time reservation using adaptive control for energy efficiency
Inventor: TAVLI BULENT
IPC: H04B7/14
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: The present invention extends the TRACE (Time Reservation Using Adaptive Control for Energy Efficiency) protocol (Fig. 1) to allow multi-hop communication in dispersed radio networks. The nodes in the network are dynamically clustered based on proximity and interference level. Time is divided into superframes, each cluster choosing a frame within the superframe for data transmission to reduce the likelihood of interference.
Patent GB-2417547-A (GB)
Title: A water tap
Inventor: OZAGIR OZCAN
IPC: F16K11/078
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: A water tap (10, 100) which comprises: a tap body (11, 31, 110); first, second and third inlets (12, 13, 14, 120, 130 140) for supplying respectively hot water (H), cold water (C) and a further liquid (F) to the interior of the tap body; a discharge spout (15, 32, 150) mounted on the tap body (11,31, 110) and having a discharge outlet (18, 180) at or near its free end; an internal valve assembly (20, 24, 25, 360) in the tap body for selectively controlling the admission of liquids to the interior of the tap body via the first, second and third inlets and the discharge of selected liquid(s) from the tap body to the discharge spout; and, a single operating lever (33, 190) pivotally mounted on the tap body for adjustment movement about a substantially vertical axis and along a predetermined first arc of movement (210), said lever being coupled with the valve assembly and being operative to selectively admit hot water (H) and / or cold water (C) to the tap body via the respective first and second inlets according to the position of adjustment along the arc of movement, said lever also being movable along an arcuate extension to the arc of movement (250) in which the valve assembly is adjusted to block admission of hot water (H) and cold water (C) and to allow admission only of further liquid (F) via the third inlet: in which the valve assembly defines within the tap body three separate waterways (Wh, Wc, Wf) corresponding to the first, second and third inlets, and each dedicated, under adjustment of the valve assembly, to block or to allow flow of hot water (H) only, cold water (C) only, or further liquid (F) only along the respective waterways (Wh, Wc, Wf) and without any mixing of the liquids within the interior of the tap body.
Patent GB-2419248-A (GB)
Title: Single-photon generator
Inventor: INOUE SHUICHIRO
IPC: G02F1/03
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A single-photon generator for generating a single photon with high efficiency at a constant frequency. A CW semi-conductor laser (1) emits a laser beam of wavelength 780nm. A photon of wavelength 780nm is divided into two photons of wavelengths 1550 and 1570nm by means of a non-degenerate waveguide PPLN (2). A dichroic mirror (6) separates the two photons. A gate-operation single-photon detector (4) detects one of the photons and generates a detection signal. An LN polarization modulator is operated with the detection signal. An optical switch (5) composed of the LN polarization modulator and a polarized beam splitter rotates the polarization of the other photon by 90{ and outputs the photon in a given direction. With this, only one photon can be taken out in the direction of the travel at a frequency of several hundreds of kilohertz. Two photons of different wavelengths are produced by spontaneous parametric down-conversion by a non-degenerate waveguide PPLN, the photons are separated by a dichroic mirror, one of the photons is detected by a gate-operation single-photon detector, and the output of the other photon is controlled by a high-speed LN polarization modulator. Therefore, a single photon can be efficiently produced at a constant frequency.
Patent GB-2435021-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering joint
Inventor: SHOTTER NICHOLAS RICHARD
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 2006-02-11
Abstract: A steering joint with two unrestricted rotational movements whose axes are perpendicular to each other. This steering joint is to substitute ball and socket joints where the joint's limited angular movement and/or high friction is detrimental to the application. The invention comprises a first housing 1 for a first bearing 3, a shaft 2 which is typically integral with the first housing 1, being fitted into a bore of a second bearing (7 see fig 5). The second bearing (7) is housed in a second housing 5 which has means for attachment to an application. Attachment is also provided via the bore of the first bearing 3. The perpendicular axis may intersect or may be offset to accommodate a feature adjacent to the joint. The invention may be attached to a track rod of a steering mechanism.
Patent GB-2423939-A (GB)
Title: A table tennis net assembly with a winder
Inventor: ESTAIS MATHIAS D
IPC: A63B67/04
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: The table-tennis net assembly comprises a net (2) and two supports (3, 3') each having a structure that includes means for fastening it to a side (30) of a table. At least one net support (3) includes a hollow net-winder spool. An elongate resilient element (10) is mounted inside said spool (6). A first end (10a) thereof is secured to the spool (6) and a second end (10b) thereof is secured to the structure of the support. The resilient element forms part of the means for actuating the spool when it is pivotally mounted on the structure of the support, and/or part of means for actuating the fastener means. The fastener means are preferably of the clamp type comprising a top jaw (4) for bearing against the top face (30a) of the side of the table and a bottom jaw (5) for bearing against the bottom face (30b). The resilient element contributes to moving said two jaws relative to each other.
Patent GB-2421855-A (GB)
Title: Method for improving the uniformity of emission of an electroluminescent device by irradyating it with light
Inventor: PATEL NALINKUMAR
IPC: H01L51/56
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A method of improving the uniformity of emission of an organic light emitting device (OLED), wherein the OLED comprises an organic electroluminescent material located between a first electrode for injection of positive charge carriers and a second electrode for injection of negative charge carriers; the method comprising the step of exposing the organic electroluminescent material to a treatment light having a wavelength shorter than the light emitted from said organic electroluminescent material when the OLED is driven, wherein the intensity of the treatment light incident on the organic electroluminescent material is greater than the intensity of ambient light incident on the organic electroluminescent material.
Patent GB-2434620-A (GB)
Title: Rocking beam type wave generator
Inventor: GAUNT JOHN CHARLTON
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A wave powered generator comprises two floats 2 at opposite ends of a beam, spaced apart by half a wavelength or one and a half wave lengths. The beam  rocks relative to a main  body, which may be a deep, heavy keel 1. The  motion drives pistons in hydraulic cylinders, arrangrd to reach the end of their stroke at the neutral position of the beam, so that the cylinders are fully evacuated on every stroke regardless of wavw amplitude. The fluid is pumped to a location on or off shore where the pressure may be used, for example, for electricity generation. Several such devices may be attached together. Alternatively the main body may comprise floats spaced in front or behind the main floats by half a wave length (figure 2a). A wave weakening device comprising a spaced lattice of wood or steel beams (figure 3a) may be used to dissipate power from storm waves.
Patent GB-2423545-A (GB)
Title: Directional cased hole side track method applying rotary closed loop system and casing mill
Inventor: BALLANTYNE RAY
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: A bottomhole assembly (BHA) for single trip sidetracking operations has a mill (400) for forming an open hole section in a cased wellbore and a steering unit (300) for controlling drill bit (200) orientation. During use, the drilling system is assembled at the surface and tripped into the wellbore. The mill is positioned adjacent a kick-off point and operated to form an open hole section. Thereafter, the drill bit is positioned adjacent the open hole section. An exemplary steering unit includes one or more force application members that, when energized, displace the drill bit such that the bit is pointed in a specified direction into the open hole section. The steering unit also includes one or more force application members that facilitate directional drilling through the open hole section. Other suitable steering units can employ devices that alter the BHA centerline geometry.
Patent GB-2426097-A (GB)
Title: Codec Control
Inventor: CHOI MIKE
IPC: G06F13/10
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A method and system for a software driver of a graphics controller to work with a display codec. The software driver may be configured to work with different display codecs at different periods of time while using a default configuration. Other embodiments are also described.
Patent GB-2440945-A (GB)
Title: Oscillating water column
Inventor: CAREY DENNIS JAMES
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: An apparatus for converting wave energy into electricity comprises an inlet, an inlet chamber coupled to the inlet and arranged to allow water to flow from the inlet to the inlet chamber. The inlet and inlet chamber form an oscillating water column. An outlet for connection to electricity generating means and an outlet chamber in the form of a reservoir coupled to the outlet are arranged to allow water to flow to the outlet. Between the oscillating water column and reservoir, a gas chamber is arranged such that that a gas in the gas chamber may be trapped by water in the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber. A weir is arranged in the gas chamber such that water may flow over the weir. Periodic variation in pressure of water at the inlet causes water to periodically oscillate in the oscillating water column transmitting pressure to the reservoir by compression of gas in the gas chamber forcing water to pass through the outlet. The outlet chamber is arranged between the inlet and inlet chamber, thereby allowing a larger than normal radius of curvature of the flow path and avoiding detrimental effects such as vortex shedding.
Patent GB-2440981-A (GB)
Title: Wireless multi-hop communication system
Inventor: HART MICHAEL JOHN BEEMS
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A wireless multi-hop communication network uses an OFDM/TDM transmission format comprising a transmission interval having a plurality of windows, each window occupying a different part of the transmission interval and having a frequency /bandwidth profile over the window. A message comprises a preamble and a sequence for use as control information by a repeater in the network, the preamble being transmitted in a first window of a transmission interval, and the control sequence being transmitted in a second window of the same transmission interval.
Patent GB-2430573-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device with blur reduction system based on feature differences in images from secondary array
Inventor: TRUTNA WILLIAM RICHARD JR
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2006-09-18
Abstract: An imaging device 30 having a lens 36 focusing light from a selected scene within an optical footprint has a substrate including a primary array 38 and at least one navigation array 42. Primary imaging array 38 acquires a desired image of a portion of the scene during an integration period and secondary array 42 acquires a series of images during the integration period, including first and second images having common features. Correlator 44 determines location differences of the common features of the first and second images relative to the navigation array(s) and provides a displacement signal indicative of imaging device translation in two planar dimensions during an interval between the first and second images, based on these differences. Compensator 46 then opto-mechanically maintains - for example using voice coil motors (VCM; 86 and 88 in Figure 3B) and flexure elements (84) - a fixed relationship between the scene and the imaging arrays, reducing camera shake blur effects.
Patent GB-2429238-A (GB)
Title: Key with identification means
Inventor: GRIFFITS JOHN PHILIP
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for displaying information related to a key. The system comprises a key including indicia; an imaging device arranged to image or read the indicia and a computing device coupled to the imaging device comprising a database arranged to store a plurality of key ID's and key information associated with each key ID. The computing device is arranged to receive the imaged indicia from the imaging device; process the imaged indicia; read a key ID from the processed imaged indicia and output key information associated with the read key ID.
Patent GB-2445961-A (GB)
Title: A method of determining the prospective location of two or more fiducial markers
Inventor: JOHN ANTHONY ST
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A method of determining the prospective location of two or more fiducial markers comprising the steps of: with respect to the work piece, defining a path having a radius from an origin which varies in a non-repetitive manner with respect to the angular displacement of the path from the origin; and selecting two or more prospective locations of respective fiducial markers such that the prospective locations are positioned relative to the work piece substantially at points along the defined path. The path may be or approximated to a logarithmic spiral. The locations of the markers may be on the workpiece or at positions located at fixed positions with respect to the work piece. Also disclosed is a method of placing said markers and a work piece on which the said markers have been placed.