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Patent GB-2416376-A (GB)
Title: A conduit arrangement incorporating a slidable cover
Inventor: BRADSHAW IAN MICHAEL
IPC: F16L33/22
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: A conduit arrangement 10 comprises a conduit 11 having a main portion 14 and a component attachment portion 16. A movable cover 26 is arranged on the component attachment portion. The movable cover 26 is movable from a covering position in which the component attachment portion 16 is covered and a non-covering position in which the component attachment portion is uncovered to allow access thereto. The cover 26 maybe secured in its covered position by bolts 28 which extend through threaded bores 27 in the cover 26 and engage in threaded blind holes 29 in the conduit 11. The arrangement is preferably used in a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2401943-A (GB)
Title: Inspection and cleaning system pulled through a tubular by a wireline
Inventor: KNIGHT RAY
IPC: G01N29/265
Filed: 2001-11-12
Abstract: A system for testing a tubular pipe 10 includes a tool which is drawn through the pipe with a wireline 18 connected to a winch 20. The wireline passes over an encoder 90 which indicates the position of the tool in the pipe. The tool may include one or more of a cleaning tool (fig 1), a camera for visual inspection (fig 3a), a pulse-echo corrosion mapping tool (fig 5a) and a time of flight diffraction tool (fig 7).
Patent GB-2409729-A (GB)
Title: Combining NMR and density measurements to determine downhole fluid volumes
Inventor: FREEDMAN ROBERT
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A method for evaluating a gas fractional volume in a gas-liquid sample comprises acquiring a bulk density measurement, acquiring a nuclear magnetic resonance measurement, and determining the gas fractional volume from the bulk density measurement and the nuclear magnetic resonance measurement.
Patent GB-2417591-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting barrier control signals from a wireless device
Inventor: SCHERSCHEL WILLIAM
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: A wireless communication portion 30 such as a mobile telephone provides wireless communications. An accessory portion 33 connected to but functionally separate from the wireless communication portion 30 includes a barrier control transmitter 31 which provides a signal to activate a barrier operator. The transmitter 31 may be incorporated into the wireless communication portion 30.
Patent GB-2416436-A (GB)
Title: Broadcasting receiver
Inventor: IKEGUCHI YASUYUKI
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: There are provided an analog tuner 2A for receiving analog broadcasting and a digital tuner 2B for receiving digital broadcasting. An EPG decoder 18 extracts EPG data in analog broadcasting, and a demultiplexer 5 extracts EPG data in digital broadcasting. A CPU 13 receives each of the EPG data, to judge whether or not the same program is being broadcast in analog broadcasting and digital broadcasting (whether or not there is simulcast). The CPU 13 produces, when analog broadcasting in simulcast is being received, a message that the same program is being broadcast in digital broadcasting by an OSD circuit 15 and displays the produced message on a screen (a CRT 10). The user may then operate a switch to receive the digital broadcast. This is in contrast to the prior art where automatic switching occurs and no notification is given to the viewer.
Patent GB-2434096-A (GB)
Title: A hood for holding the hair during sleep
Inventor: RAWLINS LOUSIE MICHELLE
IPC: A45D8/40
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A hood is formed from two sheets of material 2 and 3, possibly of silk or satin, attached to a head band 1. Each sheet is edged with a fastening means 5, such as hook and look tape, which allows the device to enclose the hair. Panels 4 of hook and loop tape are secured to ends of the sheets and serve to hold the ends of the hair in place during use.
Patent GB-2420695-A (GB)
Title: Brush assembly for a floor cleaning unit
Inventor: MAKAROV SERGEY V
IPC: A47L11/32
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: A base assembly for a floor cleaning unit such as a vacuum cleaner which has wet and dry modes of cleaning comprises a base part (44, fig 1), a nozzle assembly (62, fig 1) mounted to said base part, a brush assembly 216 mounted to said base assembly (44, fig 1) and having a support member 218 which includes a plurality of rows of bristles 220 extending downwardly and a dispensing bar 224 integrally formed with said support member 218. The dispensing bar 224 includes a row of fluid distribution openings 226 parallel to the rows of bristles 220 and the row of openings 226 is positioned between two said rows of bristles 220. The support member 218 preferably includes at least one slot 222 fluidly communicating with the distribution openings 226, wherein the at least one slot 222 is structured and arranged to break up bubbles in the liquid being distributed.
Patent GB-2426568-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator
Inventor: KIM ILL-SHIN
IPC: F25D11/02
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A refrigerator comprises a refrigerating chamber 3 formed at an upper portion of a refrigerator body 1, a freezing chamber 5 formed at a lower portion of the refrigerator body 1, a pair of doors 7', 8' for opening and closing the refrigerating chamber 3, a door (9, fig 4) for opening and closing the freezing chamber 5 and a plurality of storage boxes 12, 12' being provided in the refrigerating chamber 3 having widths the same as the widths of the doors 7', 8' of the refrigerating chamber 3. Doors 7', 8' may be the same or different widths as each other and gaskets 7g, 8g may be provided on surfaces, and in a closed state, between opposite free ends of the doors 7', 8' so that they may be brought into contact with each other. An ice making 20 chamber for making (24, fig 3) and storing (26) ice that is partitioned as an individual space by insulation (22) may be detachably located in the refrigerating chamber 3. A dispenser 29 supplying cooled water from a water tank (56, fig 6) and ice may be provided on a front surface of one 7' of the doors of the refrigerating chamber 3. Water supplied to the ice maker (24) and the water tank (56) may be filtered (52). Door (9) of the freezing chamber 5 may be opened and closed like a drawer.
Patent GB-2428891-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of oxides in a fluid-based switch
Inventor: LINDSEY JOHN RALPH
IPC: G02B6/35
Filed: 2006-07-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a switch including first and second mated substrates defining therebetween a number of cavities. A plurality of wettable elements are exposed within one or more of the cavities. A switching fluid is held within one or more of the cavities. The switching fluid serves to connect and disconnect at least a pair of the plurality of wettable elements in response to forces that are applied to the switching fluid. A gas is also held within one or more of the cavities. The gas is provided to react with oxides on or in the cavities. An actuating fluid is held within one or more of the cavities and applies the forces to the switching fluid. Methods of making a fluid-based switch with reduced oxygen or oxides are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2440536-A (GB)
Title: System for mounting a blind
Inventor: WILSON NEIL
IPC: E06B9/266
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: A system for mounting a blind at a glazed aperture is disclosed, the blind including a head assembly 24, the glazed aperture comprising a frame 10, a glazing pane 20a and a flexible or resilient bead 22 which bears against the glazing pane. The system comprises first and second mounting components each including a base portion 46 which rests against the pane, a post portion 48 configured to extend orthogonally to the pane, and a bracket portion 28, 30 having at least one laterally extending planar finger 36 configured to slide between the bead and the pane. First and second connecting components 62, 64 are configured to attach the blind head assembly to the respective post formations.
Patent GB-2430020-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore traction apparatus
Inventor: MCNAY GRAEME
IPC: F16L55/32
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: A wellbore traction apparatus 20 comprises traction elements, preferably wheels 14, for engagement with a wellbore wall 16, and drive means, preferably a motor 25. The apparatus 20 is selectably operable in a free-rolling mode in which the wheels 14 are configured to move freely of the motor 25; and a driven mode, in which operation of the motor 25 moves the apparatus 20 in relation to the wellbore. The apparatus is particularly suitable for deploying a tool string in a wellbore. The motor 25 may be coupled and decoupled with the wheels 14 via a clutch mechanism. The apparatus 20 preferably includes at least one magnet 18 to maintain contact of the wheels 14 with the (metallic) wellbore wall 16. The motor 25 may be engaged with the wheels 14 when there is insufficient gravitational force for the apparatus 20 to freely roll down the wellbore.
Patent GB-2435566-A (GB)
Title: Reading user information from a device associated with a subscriber identity module
Inventor: MANNING STEPHANIE
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A device 42 is disclosed for storing data and which is associated with a mobile or cellular telecommunications network SIM 15. The device 42 includes a store 44 for storing the data and near field communication means for enabling the data to be read from the store 44. The device 42 may be embodied in a mobile telecommunications device 1. The device 42 may be read by a near field communication reader 48. This reading may be performed by the reader 48 providing power to the device 42. Therefore, data can be read from the store 44 of the device 42 even if the mobile terminal 1 is damaged or has an exhausted battery. The store 44 of the device 42 may be synchronised with a SIM memory 38. The data stored in the store 44 may be medical data. This medical data may be retrieved by medical personnel using an appropriate reader 48.
Patent GB-2431950-A (GB)
Title: Drilling wellbores with optimal physical drill string conditions
Inventor: BALLANTYNE RAY
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A drilling system includes a control unit and a bottomhole assembly (BHA) coupled to a drill string. The control unit uses measurements from sensors for example seismic sensors used for geosteering distributed throughout the drill string and BHA to determine the physical condition of the drill string and BHA. The sensors are housed in receiver subs and can be positioned on extensible members. The receiver sub also can include a short-hop telemetry module, a processor module, and a clock module. The receiver subs include sensors for enabling vertical seismic profiling (VSP). The processor visually presents via graphical user interfaces a dynamically updated pictorial image representing the drilling system. The image is annotated with an appropriate visual signal to indicate a determined physical condition. The processor can also display recommended adjustments to drilling parameters.
Patent GB-2445615-A (GB)
Title: Digital pen adapter
Inventor: BIRD MARK PETER
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A digital pen adapter 602 that can be attached to a digital pen 600 allows the functionality of the digital pen to be expanded. The digital pen has a writing tip and the adapter has a writing tip 604 (e.g. similar to a marker pen writing tip) that is exposed for contact with a writing surface (e.g. a flip chart) in place of the writing tip of the digital pen. The digital pen provides an imaging system adapted to image a portion of the writing surface located at or at a predetermined position from the tip of the digital pen writing tip when the digital pen writing tip is in contact with the writing surface.
Patent GB-2435898-A (GB)
Title: Device for maintaining a door in a closed configuration
Inventor: RICHARD DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: E05B65/10
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A device for maintaining a door in a closed configuration by blocking an operating bar 17 comprises a first and second components 1 of plate-form material. The first and second components 1 are U-shaped and each has two transverse edges 3 at the free ends of the arms of the U inclined towards each other. The second component is arranged within the first component such that the transverse edges 3 intersect. An array of holes 5 is provided in the region of each of the transverse edges 3 of each of the first and second components 1 such that the arrays of holes of the second component intersect with the arrays of holes of the first component. The components are slid between a door and the bar 17. Securing means 7 locate through aligned holes 5 to secure the components 1 together in a position to prevent release movement of the bar towards the door. As shown the securing means 7 is a pin but a padlock can be used to either secure the pin or locate directly through the holes.
Patent GB-2446455-A (GB)
Title: Video switch and method of sampling simulataneous video sources
Inventor: DICKENS NIGEL ANTHONY
IPC: H04N5/268
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: A video selector 300 for allowing at least two users 323, 324, 325, 326 to view video data from respective ones of at least two video sources 301, 302, 303, 304. The video selector comprises a switch 361 for selecting one of the at least two video sources and at least one sampler in a video processing engine 366 connected to the switch; the sampler sampling frames of video data from the at least two video sources. The video switch further comprises a controller for controlling the switch and sampler. An output is provided for transmitting video data to one of the at least two users. The output supports a maximum number of simultaneous users which is at least two, and the number of samplers in the video switch is less than the maximum number of simultaneous users. A video selector according to the present invention allows a sampler for capturing video data to be shared between at least two simultaneous users, thus reducing the cost, size and complexity of the hardware required to implement a video selector. The sampler may comprise a programmable Phase Locked Loop which can optionally have a fast lock mode. The selector may take the form of a KVM switch.
Patent GB-2450131-A (GB)
Title: Encrypting a message by dividing one or more fuzzy keys, such as biometric signatures, into blocks and substituting message content with selected blocks
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: Generally, the invention involves generating a message, dividing one or more fuzzy keys into a plurality of blocks and generating an encrypted message by selecting a plurality of blocks from the fuzzy key(s). Each of the blocks is selected on the basis of the value of a bit, or a bit pattern, in the message. In the embodiment of Figs. 6 and 7 two fuzzy keys are used and block selection is based on the values of individual bits of the message: the nth block of a first transmitter fuzzy key 42 is selected as ciphertext 44 if the nth bit value of the message is "0", but the nth block of a second transmitter fuzzy key 42 is selected if the nth bit value of the message is "1". In this embodiment decryption is performed by comparing each received ciphertext block with respective blocks of first and second receiver fuzzy keys and selecting the best match. Thus the message can be decrypted even if there is a slight discrepancy between transmitter and receiver fuzzy keys, as would be the case if biometric signatures were used. In the embodiment of Figs. 8 and 9 the message is divided into blocks of bits, and only one fuzzy key is required. Each block of the fuzzy key is assigned a binary number index and encryption is performed by substituting each block of the message with the block of the fuzzy key which has an index equal to the message block value. The message may be error correction coded prior to encryption.
Patent GB-2436764-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming images,method for testing electronic devices;and test apparatus,test chamber and test system
Inventor: KURSULA MIKKO
IPC: G01B9/021
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: The test system includes an electronic device comprising a camera (202) for forming an image (310) on a detector (208). A holographic element (300) of the test system and the camera (202) under test of the electronic device are arranged during testing to be placed at a predetermined distance (320) from one another where the holographic element (300) is unfocused in the image field of the camera under test, and the holographic element (300) comprises a holographic test image (302) that is arranged to form a focused i mage on the detector of the camera operating as desired.
Patent GB-2438152-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for sterillizing containers
Inventor: SIZER CHARLES E
IPC: A61L2/18
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A method (20) and apparatus (100) for sterilizing packaging (102) is disclosed herein. The method (20) applies a solution of hydrogen peroxide onto the packaging (102) and an alkaline solution to react with the hydrogen peroxide to generate hydroxyl radicals to kill microorganism. The use of an alkaline solution allows the sterilization process to proceed at a lower temperature and a faster rate. A solution of sodium hydroxide is the preferred alkaline solution. The temperature of the process is preferably below 100 {C.
Patent GB-2447528-A (GB)
Title: Electrical submersible pump
Inventor: YURATICH MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: F04F9/00
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for lifting fluids from a well is provided. In one embodiment, a pump assembly comprises a rotary motor 110 adapted to actuate a reciprocating pump 100. The motor shaft 125 of the rotary motor 110 is threadedly coupled to a drive member of the reciprocating pump 100. In operation, rotation of the rotary motor 110 causes reciprocation of the reciprocating pump 100. The motor 110 may comprise a permanent magnet motor. The pump 100 may comprise a positive displacement pump, and the pump assembly may comprise and electrical submersible pump 100. The reciprocating pump 100 may have a first valve 142 and a second valve 150 adapted to regulate flow into and out of a fluid chamber 145. The pump 100 may also have an expandable member 120 in the form of a diaphragm or bellows, for reciprocating movement. The pump 100 may be located in a wellbore 10, such as is found in an oilfield.
Patent GB-2443081-A (GB)
Title: A mill assembly and method of milling a window in a tubular in a wellbore.
Inventor: PATIL HARSHAD
IPC: E21B29/06
Filed: 2007-10-17
Abstract: A sidetracked well is produced from a mill assembly 100 which includes; a shaft 120; a lead mill 110 secured to a first end of the shaft, the lead mill including a body (112, Figure 2A) having a plurality of blades (114, Figure 2A) and a plurality of cylindrical cutters inserts or compact cutters (116, Figure 2A) secured to the plurality of blades; and a second mill 130 secured to the shaft a selected distance X from the lead mill, the second mill including a second body (132, figure 3) having a plurality of second blades (134, figure 3) and a plurality of second cylindrical cutters or compact cutters (136, figure 3) secured to the plurality of second blades. A method of designing such a mill bit is disclosed and the cutter may include a protective coating.
Patent GB-2445104-A (GB)
Title: Powertrain comprising a rotary engine and planetary gear unit
Inventor: KIMES JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B60K6/12
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A powertrain 10 for driving a motor vehicle includes an internal combustion engine 46 including first and second rotors 26,34 supported for rotation about an axis, a first epicyclic gear unit 14 including a first component 54 fixed against rotation, a first driving component 52, and a first driven component 56, a first power path 24 alternately producing a first drive connection 60 between the driven component 56 and the first rotor 26, and opening said first drive connection 60, and a second power path 32 producing a second drive connection 62 between the driven component 56 and the second rotor 34, and opening said second drive connection 62. Drive is thereby transmitted from the first rotor 26 when its speed exceeds that of the second rotor 34, and from the second rotor 34 when its speed exceeds that of the first rotor 26. The drive connections 60, 62 may comprise one-way clutches. A second gear unit 20 may be provided, receiving drive from an air motor 80, the first and second gear units 14, 20, when combined, providing a variable speed output 22. The rotary engine 12 may also be powered by compressed air.
Patent GB-2446270-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle with engine power cylinder deactivation
Inventor: LEONE THOMAS
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2008-01-28
Abstract: A parallel hybrid vehicle includes a reciprocating internal combustion engine (14 see fig 1) having intake (50 see fig 2) and exhaust (54 see fig 2) poppet valves which are controlled so as to minimize the amount of power required to motor the engine (14) during regenerative braking, so as to maximize energy stored within an energy storage device (26 see fig 1) recharged by a rotating reversible machine (18 see fig 1) operatively connected with the engine (14), the vehicle's road wheels (12 see fig 1), and the energy storage device (26). By variable valve timing, at least one valve (50,54) is opened and closed at points which are symmetrical about the occurrence of top dead centre or bottom dead centre crankshaft positions. A camshaft phaser (38 see fig 1) and throttles (34 see fig 1) may be controlled to achieve approximate symmetry of valve opening and closure, disabling at least one cylinder. The storage device (26) may be a suitable hydraulic, pneumatic or electric device, such as a battery.
Patent GB-2449736-A (GB)
Title: Multiple feed port beam steering antenna
Inventor: MEHTA AMIT
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: An antenna comprises a generally star-shaped conductive element for generating a radiation beam. Feeding ports A - D are provided on the conductive element for selective excitation by a signal. The feeding ports A- D are positioned such that excitation results in the deflection of the radiation beam so as to steer the radiation beam in the direction of deflection. Four triangular shaped arms 20 are connected to form a symmetrical shape about at least one axis. The antenna element may be formed as a solid conductive element or a hollow element where a conductive strip is formed at the periphery of the star-shape. The antenna element may be formed on a dielectric substrate with a conductive ground plane on the opposite surface. A feed port may be located at each respective apex 22 of the star-shaped element and at the centre point and/or along an axis of the antenna element. The antenna is particularly suitable for providing a cheap, compact beam steering antenna for use in wireless telecommunication applications.
Patent GB-2459874-A (GB)
Title: A clamp for a tubular article
Inventor: STOKES KEVAN FREDERICK
IPC: E04H12/34
Filed: 2008-05-08
Abstract: A clamp for clamping a tubular article 92 includes a plurality of pads 10 which may be arranged in a circle within a support frame 90 and connected thereto by arms 26 pivotable about an axis at 60 parallel to the axis of the article 92. The pads 10 are supported on the arms 26 by ball-joints or universal joints (fig. 12) such as to ensure any off-centre load is passed through said pads 10 as a vertical load having no radial component. The arms 26 are pivoted by actuators 66 to cause the pads to clamp against the article 92 (fig. 8) and cables extending over the outside of the pads can be tightened to maintain/enhance the grip. Each pad can be formed from a set of pivotally connected strips 12. Two frames 90 can be employed one above the other and interconnected by actuators so that sequential clamping can move the frames along the article 92 for example for climbing a vertical article such as a wind turbine mast. A crane can be mounted on such an arrangement.