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Patent GB-2385810-A (GB)
Title: Product coating method and apparatus
Inventor: KING PETER
IPC: A23P1/08
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: A method of coating a product 1, carried on a surface of a delivery mechanism 3, with a coating substance 8. The method comprises delivering the coating substance 8 to a location 15 above said surface carrying said product 1, and allowing the coating substance 8 to fall under gravity in the direction of said surface. During its fall, the coating substance 8 is subjected to at least one pressurised and ionised gas stream, whereby the falling coating substance 8 is both dispersed and charged. The invention relates particularly to coating food, such as potato crisps with flavourings. In a further aspect, there is disclosed a gas/liquid nozzle incorporating a needle electrode (figure 2).
Patent GB-2372577-A (GB)
Title: Electro-optic modulator
Inventor: VONSOVICI ADRIAN PETRU
IPC: G02F1/025
Filed: 2001-02-22
Abstract: An electro-optic device includes a semiconducting layer 12 in which is formed a waveguide 10, a modulator formed across the waveguide comprising a p-doped region 20 to one side and an n-doped region 18 to the other side of the waveguide, wherein at least one of the doped regions extends from the base of a recess 36, 38 formed in the semiconducting layer. In this way, the doped regions can extend further into the semiconducting layer and further hinder escape of charge carriers without the need to increase the diffusion distance of the dopant and incur an additional thermal burden on the device. In an SOI device, the doped region can extend to the insulating layer 14. Ideally, both the p and n-doped regions extend from the base of a recess, but this may be unnecessary in some designs. The (or each) recess can have non-vertical sides, such as are formed by v-groove etches. A combination of a vertical sidewall at the base of the recess and a non-vertical sidewall at the opening could be used.
Patent GB-2382143-A (GB)
Title: A method for telemetering data between wellbores
Inventor: NICHOLS EDWARD
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: A method for telemetering data between wellbores comprises activating a first transmitter to generate a first magnetic field, the first transmitter being disposed on a drilling tool disposed in a first wellbore. A formation magnetic field induced by the first magnetic field is detected with at least one receiver, the at least one receiver being permanently disposed about an external surface of a conductive liner at a selected depth in a second wellbore. A drilling tool characteristic is determined from the detected formation magnetic field.
Patent GB-2394961-A (GB)
Title: Anchor bolt with a sintered metal body
Inventor: CORCORAN TERENCE
IPC: F16B37/04
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A vibration damper comprises an anchor element having a sintered metal body 5 surrounding a bolt 1 on to which is moulded a resilient member 10.
Patent GB-2380851-A (GB)
Title: Latch mechanism of hard disk drive unit
Inventor: SHIKII YOSHIO
IPC: G11B5/40
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: The latch mechanism of a hard disk drive unit, which is suitable for a portable computer-use HDD and is resistant to an external force such as slight impact and vibration for an improved reliability by improving a latch mechanism delivering a stopper function of preventing damages that may be caused by an external force such as vibration and impact forcing a magnetic head to inadvertently move and contact a magnetic disk, wherein, in order to increase the weight as well as responsiveness of a long and complicated link member that is one of the members comprising the latch mechanism, 55-93 wt.% of tungsten is compounded as a metallic filler to increase a specific gravity, and fluidity lowered by filling metallic tungsten at injection molding is offset by compounding as a base material 7-45 wt.% of LCP (liquid crystal polymer) excellent in fluidity, thereby enabling injection molding using a high-specific-gravity resin material high (3-10) in specific gravity and excellent in fluidity.
Patent GB-2387140-A (GB)
Title: Integrating foam beams to shaped blanks
Inventor: BROWN BARI WILLIAM
IPC: B29C44/38
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: A method for forming a head liner assembly 10 is disclosed. The method includes shaping a blank, using moulds 60, 62, to a desired shape and injecting foams into a recess 68, 70, 72 etc in the mould to form a foam beam 13, 14, 15 etc integrated to the blank 12, to form the assembly 10 with a main body 12 reinforced by at least one structural foam beam 13, 14, 15 etc. A recess is divided to follow diverted routes to enclose a component area 86 whereby to embed a component partially or completely in the beams formed in the mould. The mould may have a first recess to form a foam beam and to join it to the blank and a second recess in which an acoustic foam may be injected to form a foam pad to acoustically control the headliner's response to buzz, squeaks and rattles.
Patent GB-2382483-A (GB)
Title: Ship Board Display System
Inventor: KITAYAMA KENZO
IPC: G01S7/62
Filed: 1999-02-08
Abstract: A display system on a ship, the system comprising measuring devices ie radar 1, plotter 2 and echo sounder 3 and a plurality of indicators. Each indicator can select the image from any of the measuring devices and can transmit a control signal to each of the measuring devices. Horizontal and vertical synchronising signals H,V of the individual measuring devices are synchronised with one another and the desired image signals are selected for on screen presentation during each successive horizontal scanning period, whereby operator selected multiple images are displayed.
Patent GB-2391123-A (GB)
Title: Run-time coefficient generation for digital filter with slewing bandwidth
Inventor: CORLESS MARK W
IPC: H03H17/04
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: The present invention relates in general to adjustable-bandwidth digital filters used in digital signal processing, and, more specifically, to slewing the bandwidth of a digital filter using filter coefficients that are calculated during filter operation. The method permits slewing a bandwidth characteristic of a multistage digital filter within a range between first and second characteristics by establishing a polynomial having an order greater than or equal to two for modelling a changing value of at least one of the coefficients across the bandwidth characteristics within the range. An index value is determined for identifying a desired bandwidth characteristic within the range. The index value is input into the polynomial to obtain a corresponding coefficient value for the at least one coefficient. The coefficient value is then loaded into a respective filter section.
Patent GB-2382331-A (GB)
Title: Road tanker with a pair of sight gauges
Inventor: STOBART ALLAN WILLIAM
IPC: G01F23/02
Filed: 2000-09-12
Abstract: A road tanker comprises at least one tank 5, 7, 9 which is horizontally symmetrical about a volumetric centre line (121, figure 6) and which comprises two sight gauges (123, 125) disposed parallel to said volumetric centre line and set at equal distances on a diameter passing therethrough, and a calibration for each sight gauge to determine the quantity of liquid in the tank when the tank is inclined, even where the opposite ends of the tank are curved. The sight gauges branch from the tank and are vented back into the tank and the liquid in the sight gauges is the liquid in the tank. The quantity of liquid is determined by averaging the two readings. The tank/s may be individually mounted to a chassis 3 of the road tanker by means of flexible mounts so as to allow movement in all directions.
Patent GB-2389643-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic brake
Inventor: KIM YEON HO
IPC: F15B11/044
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: A hydraulic circuit includes a pump 21, an actuator 27 and relief valve 23 connecting the hydraulic lines 25, 26 to and from the actuator. There is also means 31 to adjust the back pressure on the relief valve. This increases the resistance to flow in over run conditions and therefore applies a braking effect to the actuator 27. The back pressure adjusting means 31 may be a switch throttling valve which may be controlled electrically or hydraulically.
Patent GB-2384289-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid valve
Inventor: ANASTAS JEFFREY V
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: A valve assembly including a body (12) having an inlet port (14), an outlet port (16), and a valve seat (20) having a passageway (22) connecting the inlet and the outlet ports. A valve member (24) is movable along an axis (30) extending through the passageway of the valve seat to close and open the passageway, and an electrical solenoid assembly (28) moves the valve member upon being energized to control fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet ports. The valve assembly also includes a fluid-tight bellows (34) positioned to apply a force to the valve member in opposition to a force applied to the valve member by the fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet ports, and a pressure balancing passageway (32) connects the inlet port to the bellows. The valve assembly further includes a housing (38) received over the solenoid assembly and having a flange (40) received against the valve body. A seal (44) is positioned between the flange of the housing and the valve body, and a collar (46) is secured in a continuous manner to the valve body over the housing flange, thereby securing the housing to the valve body and applying a sealing force to the seal in a substantially even manner.
Patent GB-2403836-A (GB)
Title: Detecting movement of a surface
Inventor: ELDRIDGE ROBERT
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: The movement of a surface is detected by a movement sensor comprising a mercury switch (32, figure 1c). When movement is detected a transmitter sends a movement signal a remote receiver 3. The system can be used to detect movement of a swimming pool cover 20 where a remote user is alerted to cover movement (e.g. due to person in water) by transmission of the movement signal to a remote receiver 3(e.g. attached to the user's belt). The system can be used to detect movement of other surfaces such as a vehicle 3, a door (figure 9) etc. (e.g. to alert the owner of theft). The receiver may alert the user if the transmitter power is low or is the receiver is out of range.
Patent GB-2403654-A (GB)
Title: General cure to diseases idea
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: By using a mould created from the diseased matter of the patient where the disease resides antibodies could be produced to treat the disease.
Patent GB-2390924-A (GB)
Title: Preference and attribute profiler
Inventor: BARRETT PAUL
IPC: G09B7/00
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: A system that allows a respondent to indicate a preference for one or more psychological or other relevant attribute, placing said attribute into an area defined by one or more static variable axes. The response area and movement of attributes within that area, relative to one or more static variable axes, are defined on a computer-screen with movement of attributes enabled using a computer-mouse or other computer-based technology for moving objects displayed on a display unit such as a standard video monitor or liquid crystal display. Direct attribute movement and placement against a variable axis allows feedback, such that the user can reposition earlier preferences relative to later attributes.
Patent GB-2395510-A (GB)
Title: Self piling reusable offshore platform
Inventor: BONE DAVID
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: An offshore platform comprises a deck structure 1, a plurality of support legs 2 slidably mounted to the deck structure, foundation footpads 3 and pile sleeves inserted through said footpads 4.The platform also comprises a pile driver support rail 5 attached to the deck structure, to provide positional control for a pile driving mechanism 6. The pile driving mechanism is powered by an appropriate power source 7, while the support rail has means for lowering piles 8 into the pile sleeves. The footpads are fixed rigidly to said legs or attached using a locking mechanism 11 and 12 located inside the support legs. The offshore structure may be provided with fluid storage and retrieval means. A method for the installation of the structure is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2394617-A (GB)
Title: Switching to local video source during commercial breaks
Inventor: BODKIN NIGEL
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2000-08-09
Abstract: A hard disk recorder is arranged to receive signals defining a television programme and information signals indicative of predetermined portions of the programme, and these information signals may be decoded to switch the display between the programme and a locally stored video source so that, for instance, alternative programmes could be viewed during adverts. The information signals may comprise separate stop and start signals or may denote the duration of the predetermined portion. The locally stored video maybe stored on a hard disk or on a CD.
Patent GB-2410930-A (GB)
Title: An air driven car
Inventor: BRIDGEWOOD LESLIE
IPC: B60K3/02
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: Two air vessels at different potential, one in a state of near vacuum the other containing high air pressure are used to drive a specially designed air motor 5 to propel a vehicle. The air motor 5, the air pump 6, air valves 7 and 8, vessels 1 and 2 form a sealed unit. A high capacity battery automatically maintains the pressure and vacuum using the air pump 6 to replace the pressures while the vehicle is travelling. The discharged battery is disconnected automatically. The vehicle then continues to travel using the difference in air potentials until the potentials finally fall. The energy generated by the electronic breaking system is stored as air pressure. The battery is recharged using a mains source, the potentials are restored via the air pump and the vehicle is ready for use. All operations are performed automatically.
Patent GB-2411103-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible bucket
Inventor: PORTER CATHERINE
IPC: A63H33/32
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A lightweight, strong collapsible bucket is prepared from a flexible material comprising a silicone rubber composition. The bucket can be easily collapsed for storage convenience and once released from the collapsed state regains its original shape. The material may be a high-temperature vulcanised silicone rubber. The bucket may have a separate handle 12 attached by cord 16 as shown, or a handle formed integrally with the bucket body 14. It may be a child's seaside bucket.
Patent GB-2403134-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with frame and body
Inventor: PARK JUNG-SEON
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner 200 comprises a nozzle unit 50, a frame assembly 150 pivotally connected to the nozzle unit, and a main body 100. The main body comprises a body frame 130, a dust collector 101 connected to the body frame, and a drive motor for generating a suction force. The frame assembly comprises a frame body and a connecting portion 155 integrally formed with a lower part of the frame body. The frame assembly may further comprise a support 177 for supporting the main body of the vacuum cleaner. At least one wheel 181 may be connected to a lower part of the frame assembly. The main body of the vacuum cleaner may be separably connected to the frame assembly, and may also include a dust receptacle 103. The connecting portion of the frame assembly may comprise an aperture through which air drawn in through the nozzle is directed to the main body.
Patent GB-2397524-A (GB)
Title: The use of high-purity chlorine dioxide gas to inactivate finely milled, humidification-resistant "weaponized" spores
Inventor: ROSENBLATT AARON A
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: Weaponized spores are inactivated by subjecting the spores to humidification to both satisfy water up-take of any fillers present with the spores and humidify the spores, followed by sterilization with chlorine dioxide.
Patent GB-2399437-A (GB)
Title: Multiple trust modes for handling data
Inventor: SOKOLIC JEREMY N
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: A user is presented with multiple modes of operation, such that the multiple modes of operation define different trust options for handling data (such as login credentials or other sensitive data) associated with the user (306). A selection of one of the multiple modes of operation is received from the user (308). Data associated with the user is handled in accordance with the selected mode of operation (310).
Patent GB-2399571-A (GB)
Title: Distillate fuel blend containing alkylaromatics and alkylcycloparaffins
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: The invention provides distillate fuel blend components with improved seal swell and lubricity properties obtained from Fischer Tropsch products. The blends contain a highly paraffinic distillate fuel component and distillate-boiling alkylcycloparaffins and/or distillate-boiling alkylaromatics. The invention further provides processes for obtaining such blends using the products of Fischer Tropsch processes. Finally, the invention provides methods for improving seal swell and lubricity properties for distillate fuels.
Patent GB-2402417-A (GB)
Title: Drill cutting treatment method and apparatus
Inventor: PEREZ CORDOVA RAMON
IPC: B09C1/08
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing drill cuttings to remove oil. The apparatus includes reactors (116 and 108) which have internal agitators (210). The process includes the steps of mixing the drill cuttings with emulsion breaker (sulfonate or sulfonic acid) ; strong mineral acid (H2SO4) to lower pH below 0 ; and subsequent addition of alkaline earth compound (CaO) generates heat which vaporizes oil and water.
Patent GB-2408636-A (GB)
Title: Coated electrical lead-through
Inventor: SHAH JAGDISH
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrically interfacing between two or more distinct environments. The method and apparatus are directed to an electrical feedthru with one or more electrical transmission lines 102 coated with one or more thin dielectric layers of material 104 to insulate the transmission lines from a feedthru body 106. The dielectric layers may include a diamond-like carbon coating, which electrically insulates, but also thermally conducts. The use of thin dielectric layers facilitates smaller, more efficient electrical feedthrus. Therefore, the electrical feedthru may be used, for example, with MEMS devices. The electrical feedthru is not limited to any particular geometry, it may be adapted to fit between any two environments.
Patent GB-2411302-A (GB)
Title: Mounting one acoustic resonator vertically above another
Inventor: RUBY RICHARD C
IPC: H03H9/17
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A first acoustic resonator or FBAR 26 on a substrate 32 has another, second acoustic resonator 16a mounted vertically separated from and above it. The second acoustic resonator is supported on standoffs 27. The standoffs may be fabricated either on the substrate 32 or the first resonator 26 by way of a lithographic process involving a sacrificial layer (see fig 6). Thus the total area required to implement the resonators of an acoustic filter (see fig 3) is reduced.
Patent GB-2424729-A (GB)
Title: Interactive business directory
Inventor: RAYNES GUY STEWART
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a network accessible service, which integrates, both a business and/or consumer directory with a contract biding system, which includes quotation to contract and/or direct sales systems. Users can search the database and either, make an offer on a contract, request a quotation, then form a contract from this or buy services directly. All of this is conveniently accomplished through a single website access.
Patent GB-2411108-A (GB)
Title: Silencing means used in the dust cleaner
Inventor: NI ZUGEN
IPC: F02M25/14
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: The invention discloses a silencing means used in the dust cleaner. The means includes a sealed case on which an air inlet part and an air outlet part are disposed. A silencing chamber is between the air inlet part and the air outlet part. An air inlet region and an air outlet region composed of a plurality of pipeline like through holes arranged tightly are disposed in the air inlet part and the air outlet part respectively, and the air inlet section area and the air outlet section area of the regions are less than the section area of the silencing chamber respectively. The silencing means integrates many silencing structures together. After it is mounted on the air outlet port of the dust cleaner, the noise generated in using the cleaner can be decreased remarkably.
Patent GB-2413577-A (GB)
Title: Tubular expansion apparatus
Inventor: SMITH JR SIDNEY KENNETH
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: A tubular expansion apparatus comprises inner collets 56 supported off ring 44 so that downward movement of movable cone 50 allows tapered surface 52 to slide along tapered surface 54 of inner collet 56 to force thick portion 58 of collet 40 outwardly so as to expand blank pipe (20, fig 1) against casing (12). An adjustment ring 32 bears on thrust bearing 34 which in turn bears on cover 36 to allow a preload adjustment of resilient means, eg Bellville washers 38. In another embodiment a stationary cone (72, fig 3) is locked by a dog (74) which is retained by a sleeve (76 held by a pin (77) to mandrel (64). Hydraulic fluid pressure entering, via a check valve (68), passage (80) results in breaking of shear pin (77 to liberate dogs (74) so that the stationary cone (72) can move downwardly, when the expansion is done, to allow easy removal of tool (62). The Bellville washers 38 may be replaced with stacked pistons working in tandem.
Patent GB-2416546-A (GB)
Title: Carding machine
Inventor: SCHLICHTER STEFAN
IPC: D01G15/30
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: A carding machine is constructed so that the carding nip between the cylinder 4 and cooperating elements such as card top bars 14 remains constant when the machine heats up in operation. Carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics may be used to suppress thermal expansion or even to produce a negative expansion when used as sheath surrounding the cylinder. CFRP may also be used in the card tops, where it may produce a negative expansion, the flexible bends 17 and the side screens 19. It may form a coating on the flexible bends.
Patent GB-2430690-A (GB)
Title: Ground surface access assemblies
Inventor: SHAW PAUL
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2005-10-01
Abstract: A ground surface access assembly 10 comprises a frame 12 and a safety rail assembly 80. The frame defines an opening 16 and includes a mounting means 90 for mounting the safety rail assembly around the perimeter of the opening. The frame further defines a storage compartment 60 for receiving the safety rail assembly in a storage condition. A later embodiment relates to a ground surface assembly and a cover for mounting on a frame of a ground surface assembly characterised by the cover comprising first and second parts connected by a connector, and arranged so that when in a closed position, the first and second parts extend away from each other, and in the open position the first and second parts extend alongside each other. A further embodiment relates to a ground surface access assembly characterised by upper and lower covers, and a biasing means to bias the lower cover towards the closed position when the upper cover is in the open positon.
Patent GB-2421841-A (GB)
Title: Process and device for measuring ions
Inventor: ROTTMANN LOTHAR
IPC: H01J43/04
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for the measurement of ions by coupling different measurement methods/techniques, a first detector being a collector (17) and a second detector being an SEM (18), and the ions to be measured or resulting secondary particles being selectively delivered to the collector or the SEM. The SEM (18) is operated selectively in analog mode or count mode. The collector (17) is provided with an integrator.