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Patent GB-2385009-A (GB)
Title: A subsea well fluid processing system
Inventor: MICHAELSEN JARLE
IPC: E21B43/40
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A subsea well fluid separator 251 for separating heavy and light components of well fluid flowing from a subsea well (11, Fig 1) and directing the lighter components to flow to a surface processing facility, and a choke (275, Fig 1) located downstream of the separator for limiting the flow rate of well fluid from the subsea well. Preferably the separator has a cylindrical chamber and a coalescing unit 259 having a plurality of tubes to which an electrical potential is applied is located within. A dielectrophoresis unit 267 having a pair of sheets spaced close to each other and to which an electric potential is supplied may be located in the chamber downstream of the coalescent unit 259. Advantageously a number of separators make up a system for separating the heavy and light components into their respective outlets and a pump (287, Fig 1) connected to the outlet of the heavy component 257 transfers the component through flowlines (281, 283, Fig 1) to a disposal location or is recirculated for backflushing purposes.
Patent GB-2383657-A (GB)
Title: Handler for floating-point denormalized numbers
Inventor: ROSENBERG ALEXANDER
IPC: G06F7/38
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: Operations that involve denormalized numbers are handled by restructuring the input values for an operation as normalized numbers, and performing calculations on the normalized numbers. As a first step in the process of performing an operation, a determination is made whether input values for the operation contain one or more denormalized numbers. For certain types of operations, a determination is made whether the input values are such that the output value from the operation will be a denormalized number. For each operation in which either the input values or output values comprise a denormalized number, the input values are scaled to produce values that are not denormalized. Once the appropriate factoring has been carried out, the requested operation is performed, using normalized numbers, to produce an intermediate result which is then adjusted to account for the initial scaling.
Patent GB-2394073-A (GB)
Title: Engine management system
Inventor: HOWES MICHAEL
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: An engine management system comprises a control unit 18 arranged to receive signals indicative of the engine load from an engine load sensor 20 and of engine position from an engine position sensor 16 and to produce control signals, the system further comprising a fuel supply control unit 22 operable under the control of control signals produced by the control unit 18, and an ignition voltage generator 14 operable under the control of control signals produced by the control unit 18. Said ignition voltage generator may be an ignition coil. Said engine position sensor may comprise a contact breaker. Said fuel supply device may comprise a valve arrangement operable to control the supply of fuel to a carburettor. Said valves may be solenoid valves or driven by a stepper motor. Further disclosed is a carburettor comprising a float chamber defining a primary and secondary fuel flow path and a valve arrangement to control the flow of fuel along the secondary fuel flow path.
Patent GB-2403208-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lift
Inventor: HAGUE ANTHONY GERARD
IPC: B66F7/28
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: A vehicle lift 10 comprises a base 12 to which are secured a mast 14 and a lifting screw 16 . A carriage 18 is supported on the mast 14 and the lifting screw 16 . A nut 20 and the carriage 18 engages the lifting screw 16 . A motor and gearbox (22, Fig 5) is supported at a top end of the lifting screw 16 on a screw support beam 24 which secures the mast 14 and the lifting screw 16 and from which the lifting screw hangs. The lifting screw 16 is spaced from the mast 14 . Such an arrangement allows for the easy removal of the lifting screw 16 by a sideways or pivoting movement of the screw for servicing thereof. A method of dissassembling the device comprising disengaging the screw portion via a lateral movement is disclosed, as well as a kit of parts.
Patent GB-2403033-A (GB)
Title: PDA software compression
Inventor: SCIAN ANTHONY F
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A system for reducing the size of software for use in a mobile device (eg a PDA) includes a predictor module and a compression module. The predictor module is operable to apply a predicate to a plurality of software routines that are to be stored in the mobile device. The predicate identifies one or more of the software routines having a pre-determined feature indicative of a software routine that is unlikely to be executed repeatedly on the mobile device. The compression module is configured to compress the identified software routine(s) to generate a compressed software routine(s). After the plurality of software routines have been loaded to the mobile device, the mobile device decompresses the compressed software routine(s) when the compressed software routine(s) is accessed by an execution thread on the mobile device.
Patent GB-2394252-A (GB)
Title: Tender securing apparatus
Inventor: SKERTCHLY ALAN DOUGLAS
IPC: B63B27/16
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: Tender securing apparatus for attachment of a tender to another boat. The apparatus comprises a bar 10 securable to the tender 21 and a telescopic pole 13. The pole 13 is attached at one end to the bar 10 by way of a universal joint 14 and the other end of the pole 13 has a swivel 4 and universal joint 5 that is connectable to the other boat 22. The bar 10 may be adjustable in length and may be securable to the rowlocks 1 of the tender. Eyelets 2 may be provided on the adjustable bar for attaching a rope to aid launching and recovery from water. In use, the telescopic pole can be retracted to secure the inflatable boat or tender at an angle to the boat. The pole 13 can also be extended to allow greater access to the part of the boat where the inflatable boat or tender is secured . The apparatus can be compressed in size to facilitate storage.
Patent GB-2394506-A (GB)
Title: Multi-dimensionally adjustable hinge
Inventor: POLITI SANDRO
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A multi-dimensionally adjustable hinge 10 has a frame hinge part 12 for securing to a frame, and a leaf hinge part 14 which can be pivotally coupled to the frame hinge part 12 as well as adjustably engaged with a leaf mounted receiving part 40. The leaf hinge part 14 can be adjusted in a direction perpendicular to the hinge axis, and in the plane of the wing, with respect to the receiving part 40 via two slots 46, 48 in the receiving part 40 running in the same direction as that of the adjustment. Two set screws 50, 52 are mounted with their heads 58, 60 secured between the receiving part 40 and the hinged wing, and are also received in the slots 46, 48, as well as in threaded bores 66, 68 which they are rotatable therein to facilitate adjustment in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the wing between the leaf hinge part 14 and the receiving part 40. A further threaded bore 70 is provided for receiving a locking screw 72.
Patent GB-2390278-A (GB)
Title: Alignment of TDM-based signals
Inventor: MCCLARY MICHAEL
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for alignment of TDM-based signals for packet transmission using framed and unframed operations are described. In an embodiment, a line card (502) in a network element includes a deframer (602) unit that receives a Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) signal. The TDM signal includes a payload and overhead data. The deframer (602) generates frame alignment data based on the overhead data. The line card (502) also includes a packet engine (604) unit coupled to the deframer (602). The packet engine (604) receives the payload, the overhead data and the frame alignment data and generates a number of packet engine packets. The packet engine packets represent a frame within the TDM signal such that the packet engine packet include the payload, the overhead data and the frame alignment data. Additionally, the line card (502) includes a packet processor (606) coupled to the deframer (602). The packet processor (606) receives the packet engine packets and generates network packets based on the packet engine packets.
Patent GB-2407819-A (GB)
Title: Production of syngas using parallel reforming steps
Inventor: QUARTEY-PAPAFIO ALEXANDER HAVE
IPC: C01B3/38
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: Syngas is produced by performing an adiabatic pre-reforming (APR) step 203 on a natural gas having the required steam:carbon ratio 107. Ethane and heavier hydrocarbons are thus reformed to hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. The APR product 108 is split into two streams 110, 116 which are fed to parallel steam-methane reforming (SMR) and autothermal (ATR)/partial oxidation (POX) reformers 205 and 208 respectively. The products are cooled 206, 209, and the syngas produced by both processes are combined 123. This mixture may be fed to conditioning unit 210 and desaturator 211. The syngas generated by this process may be used in the production of methanol and ammonia, as well as a feedstock for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
Patent GB-2408439-A (GB)
Title: Device for Protection Against Slugs
Inventor: D LEQUEZ-SAGE CINDY
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 2003-11-29
Abstract: A device for protection against slugs, comprising a hollow waterproof tube 1 having a plurality of holes 2 along its longest side, the tube containing slug pellets 3 or other chemicals poisonous to slugs. The holes may be covered by a flap or a membrane. The tube may be formed in sections or in bendable lengths (4, fig.2) to surround any area to be protected. The tube may be secured in place with sticks, bands or clips (5, fig.5), either placed within or attached and connected to lugs attached to the tube.
Patent GB-2395913-A (GB)
Title: Gaming method
Inventor: HERRMANN MARK E
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: A method is provided where a player enters more than one game at a time, where one of the games is a wagering game of chance. The player pays a subscription to play the games. The games are preferably consecutive and are played over a wired or wireless communications network. The game may have fixed or predetermined odds or may have variable odds, payout being determined from those odds. The game is preferably a bingo-like game having cards with an array of marked cells. Computer-readable medium may be provided for conducting the game.
Patent GB-2408731-A (GB)
Title: A windowed envelope with adhesive on an internal portion for positioning an insert
Inventor: BATES DANIEL JOSEPH
IPC: B65D27/04
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a windowed envelope 11 for an insert 22 and comprises a low tack adhesive portion 14 provided on an internal surface for adhesively bonding the insert to the internal surface. The insert is thus secured and ensures that the address is always visible in the window 12 as the adhesive portion prevents movement during posting. The adhesive portion may be elongate and positioned on the closure of the flap or adjacent to the window. The adhesive portion may be covered by a peelable film where the film is part of a transparent film for covering the window and may have a line of weakness to aid removal and may have instructions printed on the peelable film. In a further embodiment the adhesive portion may be in the form of an adhesive tape where both sides of the tape are adhesive.
Patent GB-2413084-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic traction and exercise apparatus
Inventor: FOLEY JOHN DARRELL
IPC: A63B23/02
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: Combined orthopaedic traction and exercise apparatus preferably comprising a vertical frame and at least one belt surrounds the user's torso. The belt(s) may be connected to the upper and/or lower edges of the frame by springs. The frame may also include a ladder enabling the user to bend, twist, ascend or descend to exert traction on the torso and particularly the lower back and discs. A second person may assist in twisting or pulling on the users hips.
Patent GB-2401468-A (GB)
Title: Ambient condition detector with multiple sensors and a single control unit
Inventor: COSTA HILARIO S
IPC: F24F11/02
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A device for detecting an ambient condition comprises two sensors which determine the presence of two ambient conditions, and provide two alarm signals, and a control unit which provides a status message indicative of the state of the two alarm signals. The sensors could be smoke, heat, gas or relative humidity sensors and the ambient conditions could be air flow or temperature. The device could be used for monitoring air flow through heat, ventilation, and air-conditioning ducts (HVAC).
Patent GB-2414429-A (GB)
Title: Pulley Block Straps
Inventor: SMITH GILES
IPC: B66D3/04
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A method of forming a U-shaped strap 40 for a pulley block starts with providing a strip-like blank 25 of a metal which may be work-hardened and having an elongate central region 26 and two end portions 27,28 extending one from each end of the two opposed ends of the central region. Such a blank may be formed by a stamping operation typically from a suitable grade of stainless steel. The central region 26 of the blank 25 is bent round into a U-shape with the two end portions 27,28 substantially parallel. Either concurrently with the bending operation or subsequent thereto, the central region 26 is subjected to a cold-forming operation in the transverse direction of the central region 26, to reduce the width thereof and to provide a radius to the long edges 31,32 of that central region.
Patent GB-2417102-A (GB)
Title: Managing memory using back-up dirty bits
Inventor: SCHEER ROGUE
IPC: G06F12/0804
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: A method of managing memory, where the memory stores pages and each page has a corresponding dirty flag (or dirty bit). The invention provides a mechanism similar to the dirty flag at the application level. The method includes: (a) providing a first backup flag and a second backup flag for the page; (b) checking both the dirty flag and the first backup flag to determine whether the page is clean or dirty with respect to a first module; (c) resetting the dirty flag and the first backup flag to mark the page as clean with respect to the first module; and (d) if the dirty flag is in a set state (i.e. dirty) before step (c) is performed, setting the second backup flag to dirty. The invention may be applied to systems running some type of memory management responsible for managing virtual memory, e.g. garbage collection.
Patent GB-2414378-A (GB)
Title: A load control waste bin
Inventor: SINGLETON TERENCE
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: A load control waste bin comprising a hollow elongated tube that is open at either end with releasable fastening means 2 adjacent to each opening to allow a flexible bin bag 6 to be detachable fastened. The fastening means 2 are cut out flaps through which part of the bin bag may be pushed through and held in place by the flap thereby allowing the bag to be suspended within the container without the bag touching the floor. When waste is placed in the liner the increased load exceeds the resistance of the flaps and the liner is released and falls to the floor. The container may then be lifted to reveal the bin bag. The suspended load of the bin bag may be regulated by the number of flaps used to secure the bin bag. The waste bin may have a cover 7 with aperture flaps (17, Fig 3) that are automatically opened when the cover is placed on the bin and close when the bin bag 6 falls to the floor, thereby indicating to the user that the bin bag had exceeded a preset weight. The container may be made from a flexible material such as cardboard or plastic to form a square or octagonal structure.
Patent GB-2407427-A (GB)
Title: Multicolour Indicator Light For Machine
Inventor: HOESEL FRITZ
IPC: D01G31/00
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: An indicator light is disclosed, comprising a plurality of light sources, such as LED's 7<I> and 7<II>, housed within a single common cover 9. Single colour, white, and / or multicolour light sources may be used to produce continuous or flashing signals. The light sources are controlled by circuitry 10 attached to a controller 11. The indicator light can be used to indicate the operating status of a spinning room machine, for example a carding machine or draw frame. By using a single, preferably colourless, cover over coloured light sources manufacturing is simplified.
Patent GB-2409095-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device with dummy output channels and channel selector
Inventor: KANG SIN HO
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A display having a data driving integrated circuit (116) includes N number of output channels (where N is an integer) having at least two regions including a first output channel and an Nth output channel, a data output channel group including M data output channels (where M is an integer less than N), the M data output channels supplying pixel data (VD) to a corresponding number of the data lines (DL) in accordance with a desired resolution of the display, wherein (N-M) output channels are not supplied with pixel data (VD), and the (N-M) output channels are located between the first output channel and the Nth output channel, and a channel selector (130) selecting the M data output channels. A programmable data driving IC including shift register means is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2410958-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning composition
Inventor: MALYSZEWICZ CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C11D1/72
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: An aqueous liquid cleaning and disinfecting composition is suitable for cleansing hard surfaces, including the removal of microbiological contamination. It is highly effective against viral, bacterial and microfungal contamination, and so is of particular use for cleaning medical premises, for example to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired infections. The composition contains, in addition to ionic and non-ionic surfactants, a long-chain alkyl triamine compound, particularly a long-chain alkyl triamine compound, one or more aliphatic alcohols, and bromine. It may also be incorporated into textile washing compositions, ware-washing compositions and surface coating compositions.
Patent GB-2426149-A (GB)
Title: Mobile user interface apparatus and data management system for a retail environment
Inventor: DAVIES CHRISTOPHER BERNARD
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: A mobile user interface apparatus is provided for use in a retail environment. The apparatus supports the monitoring of a shopping trolley 110 through a retail site using contactless detection of a radio-based labels 180, providing data on which to base real-time analysis of shopping behaviour. By relating the labels 180 to user profiles in a data store, it becomes possible to send personalised information to users via handheld communication devices such as telephones. In a variation, a Near Field Communication ("NFC") capability is installed on a handheld communication device and used to read till roll data constructed by the user from data downloaded to the device over a public network. Thus an embodiment of the invention can send personalised information to users as they shop , the personalised information can be tailored to the users actual position in the store, and till roll data can be efficiently constructed in electronic form on a communications device for direct delivery by a NFC link to point of sale equipment. The retail data management system can have a data store (memory) which can store profile specific rules for controlling the retail data management system. The identification unit can be mounted on a shopping container.
Patent GB-2427484-A (GB)
Title: Variable power fluid lens with flexible wall
Inventor: FRAZIER JAMES ALBERT
IPC: G02B3/14
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: Lenses comprising first and second walls (12, 10) defining a cavity therebetween, which contains a fluid (14), are described. At least one of the walls (12) is flexible, and the amount of fluid (14) in the cavity can be changed to alter the shape of the at least one flexible wall (12), so as to alter the power of the lens. The at least one flexible wall (12) becomes progressively thinner towards its centre. In another configuration, one or more flexible walls may have at least one groove (15) formed in the wall(s) close to the periphery(ies) of the wall(s). In yet another configuration, the flexible wall and the second wall are bonded, welded, or fused together. Also described are methods of manufacturing a flexible wall for a lens.
Patent GB-2417448-A (GB)
Title: Balancing weight system for eccentrically driven tool
Inventor: DEHDE JOERG
IPC: B24B23/03
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: An eccentric grinding tool (orbital sander or similar) has eccentric shaft 22 on which are mounted fan 32 and axially separated balance weights 10 and 44. The balance weights may be separate from or integrally moulded onto the fan and are non-rotatably mounted on the shaft. Shaft 22 engages non-rotatably with the inner race 40 of a ball or roller bearing. A further balance weight 12 is integral with the inner race. Outer race 42 is non rotatably mounted in grinding plate housing 14, which is covered by a layer of foam rubber and abrasive sheet 20. The grinding tool thus has a first balance weight system mounted on the driveshaft and a second weight system integrated with and adjusted to match, detachable grinding plate 14. The balance weights serve to reduce the transfer of vibrations from the in-use grinding plate to the user of the grinding tool.
Patent GB-2428977-A (GB)
Title: Pacemaker or defibrillator using combined electrogram and haemodynamic data
Inventor: ROM RAMI
IPC: A61B5/363
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: A method for regulating the operation of cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator. A processor receives signals of both an implanted hemodynamic sensor and of intracardiac electrograms and digitizes them. The digitized signal of the hemodynamic sensor is used to prevent inappropriate cardiac stimulation and erroneous cardiac detection. The hemodynamic signal is also used to define arrhythmias.
Patent GB-2418206-A (GB)
Title: Rewritable display medium
Inventor: KOKEGUCHI NORIYUKI
IPC: G02F1/137
Filed: 2005-08-16
Abstract: A rewritable display containing a substrate having thereon one or more constitution layers, one of the constitution layers being a liquid crystal layer containing a liquid crystal composition which is dispersed in a binder, and one of the constitution layers containing a compound selected from the group constituted of: (a) alumina particles; (b) a layer structured inorganic compound; (c) a specific azomethine dye compound represented by Formula (D) whose structure is described in the specification; (d) a fluorescent brightening agent; and (e) a ultraviolet absorber.
Patent GB-2422720-A (GB)
Title: Bridges for microelectromechanical structures
Inventor: MA QING
IPC: H01L23/66
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A conductive bridge 16 in a second conductive layer electrically connects a pair of spaced apart conductive strips 12 in a first conductive layer. A gap (44, fig 4) between the conductive strips 12 is spanned by the bridge 16 while isolating the conductive strips and the bridge from a conducting line (46, fig 4) extending through the gap (44). Preferably the bridge is formed over a sacrificial polymeric material (48, fig 10) which is subsequently removed by heating to leave an airgap 58 between the bridge 16 and the conducting line (46). The system can be used to route a control voltage line (18a, fig 2) through gaps in multiple ground lines (12a, 12b, 12c fig 2) where each gap is spanned by a conductive bridge (20, 20a fig 2).