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Patent GB-2425357-A (GB)
Title: Anti-symmetrised cross dipole electromagnetic measurements
Inventor: OMERAGIC DZEVAT
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: A method for determining a parameter of a subsurface formation such as anisotropy and dip comprises making at least two cross dipole measurements and forming an anti-symmetrised combination from them. The cross dipole arrangement may comprise a first pair of transmitter-receiver antennas and a second mirrored or translated pair of transmitter-receiver antennas on a downhole tool, and the anti-symmetrised combination may be adding, subtracting or dividing the receiver voltages. Alternatively, the arrangement may comprise at least one cross dipole transmitter-receiver pair on a tool body which rotates to provide anti-symmetric measurements at substantially 180 degrees to each other in an up-down geometry and wherein a logarithmic relationship between the receiver voltages may be established.
Patent GB-2427650-A (GB)
Title: Hinge with support block between track and link
Inventor: SMITH MATTHEW
IPC: F16C11/04
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: A hinge for supporting a sash between a closed position, in which it lies within a fixed frame, and a plurality of open positions, in which it extends at an angle to the fixed frame. The angles of the plurality of open positions being determined by a restricting means between a support track (2) and a slider (11) mounted thereon. A support block (1) provides increased bearing surface and support for the fixing means (5) between the support track (2) and a link (3). The block (1) comprises a body portion (4) and collar (4a). A fastener (5) which may comprise a rivet passes through apertures in the track (2), block (1) and link (3) such that the bears on the collar rather than the fastener. The block may be die cast metal. A stay open restrictor device, which may comprise a release lever, is also discussed.
Patent GB-2440154-A (GB)
Title: Wave generator with ratchet to convert wave motion to unidirectional rotation
Inventor: BALKEE RAJENDRANATH
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: A wave powered energy conversion device has a float 12 and converts the wave motion to unidirectional rotary motion by pulling up weights 10 and 11, attached to cords 9 and 8 over ratcheted wheels 3B and 3A respectively. Wheel 2, 4 is therefore turned clockwise by both upwards and downwards movement of the float, and drives generator 6 with belt 7. The axle 1 is supported on vertical posts 13 fixed to sea bed, and permanent magnet generator 6 is fixed on a cross member 14 supported on top of posts 13 (figure 1).
Patent GB-2445184-A (GB)
Title: Combustion analyser sample introduction apparatus and method
Inventor: SMEETS LOUIS MARIE
IPC: B01F5/04
Filed: 2006-12-29
Abstract: A combustion analyser sample introduction apparatus and method for supplying a liquid sample into a combustion chamber (<B>130,150</B>) of a combustion analyser. A supply spray head <B>92</B> is received in the member end and comprises a discharge opening <B>94</B> to deliver liquid sample and carrier gas into the combustion chamber. A carrier gas supply conduit <B>106 (114, 122)</B> supplies carrier gas (preferably, oxygen) to the discharge opening, along a carrier gas flow path. A sample supply conduit <B>100</B> having a downstream first end passes through the supply member towards the spray head and supplies liquid sample, via channel 102, into the carrier gas flow path at a sample supply location within the combustion chamber at/adjacent the discharge opening. Liquid sample is thereby transported by carrier gas out of the discharge opening and into the combustion chamber as a spray.
Patent GB-2448148-A (GB)
Title: Method of constructing a building skin, building skin installation and panels for use therein
Inventor: MCNEIL ROBERT TELFER
IPC: E04C2/26
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a building skin for a roof or a wall constructed using prefabricated panels 101, 102, 103, 104 comprising rigid steel substrate material (500 figure 5a) with a polyisobutylene (PIB) coating (502 figure 5a). The plurality of panels 101, 102, 103, 104 are of a size and shape to be laid side-by-side to form said skin. Prior to installation, the panels are provided with pliable lap pieces 134, 136, 138 of material along at least two edges of each panel, projecting a distance beyond the substrate along at least one edge. The panels 101, 102 are installed on a supporting structure so that the lap pieces 134, 136 of the two panels 101, 102 overlap. The overlapping pieces are bonded to one another to affect a continuous sealed join between the polymer surfaces of the panels. Bonding may be by heat and/or by low molecular weight PIB self-welding.
Patent GB-2434009-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for providing targeted graphical advertisements
Inventor: WISEMAN LEORA RUTH
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: A system and a method are directed to targeted graphical advertisements, which may involve identifying a graphical advertisement associated with an entity (e.g., advertiser); associating one or more concepts with the graphical advertisement; receiving a request for an advertisement associated with a concept; and delivering the graphical advertisement associated with the concept, wherein the graphical advertisement is positioned for display based on a ranking among advertisements for the concept, the ranking being based at least on a price parameter amount offered by the entity.
Patent GB-2448343-A (GB)
Title: Cable/hose haulage chain
Inventor: HART ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: F16G13/16
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: A housing module (10) includes releasable retention members (24) to retain the side wall portions (16,18) of the housing members (12,14) in abutment whilst allowing selective separation of the housing members (12,14) to permit the loading and removal of cables and hoses. The side wall portions on each side of the housing module (10) define pockets (28) openable on separation of the housing members (12,14) to receive mutually interengaged endless links (44) of a chain (42) and thereby permit use of a pair of such chains (42) to interconnect a succession of housing modules (10) to define a haulage chain. The pockets (28) are closeable and the chains (42) are clampingly retained within the side walls (16,18) of the housing modules (10) on opposite sides of the haulage chain following closure of the respective pockets (28). A chain connector (fig 7) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2440624-A (GB)
Title: Using both nuclear capture and inelastic spectroscopy in deriving elemental concentrations in a formation
Inventor: HERRON SUSAN
IPC: G01V5/10
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for determining the content of a first chemical element in a geological formation traversed by a borehole which cannot otherwise be determined via a nuclear capture spectrum measurement. The methods and apparatus utilize the inelastic spectrum measurement of the first element and the inelastic and nuclear capture spectrum measurements of at least a second element. The methods and apparatus have particular application to determining the carbon content of a formation although they are not limited thereto. The inelastic and capture spectrum measurements of silicon are useful in making such determinations, although other chemical elements may be used as the second element. The spectroscopy tool comprises at least one neutron source and at least one gamma ray sensor. The method may employ a closure model to generate a weight fraction for the elements. The method may be further employed to estimate the amount of organic carbon in the formation.
Patent GB-2438131-A (GB)
Title: Polyalphaolefin & fischer-tropsch derived lubricant base oil lubricant blends
Inventor: ROSENBAUM JOHN M
IPC: C10N30/06
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: Blended lubricant base oils and blended finished lubricants comprising   /  70 weight percent Fischer-Tropsch derived lubricant base oils comprising   /  6 weight % molecules with monocycloparaffmic functionality and less than 0.05 weight % molecules with aromatic functionality; at least one polyalphaolefin lubricant base oil with a kinematic viscosity at 100{C greater than about 30 cSt and less than 150 cSt are provided. These blended lubricant base oils and blended finished lubricants exhibit superior friction and wear properties, in addition to other highly desired properties. Also provided are processes for making these blended lubricant base oils and blended finished lubricants.
Patent GB-2443057-A (GB)
Title: Spirit Level
Inventor: ABRECHT RACHEL
IPC: G01C9/26
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A level is provided that includes a body 11 comprising upper and lower parallel walls 12,14 and first and second side walls 16,18 operatively connected with the upper and lower walls. The upper wall has first 20 and second 22 linear edges extending longitudinally along opposite sides and an opening therethrough. The first of the side walls has an opening 26 therethrough such that the opening in the upper wall and the opening in the first side wall are contiguous with one another. The first linear edge 20 is disposed at the operative connection between the upper wall and the second side wall and extends uninterruptedly from end to end of the body. A bubble vial 28 is disposed in the body and is visible through the opening 24 in the upper wall and through the opening 26 in the first side wall 16.
Patent GB-2456179-A (GB)
Title: Marine power distribution and propulsion systems
Inventor: CRANE ALLAN DAVID
IPC: B60L1/00
Filed: 2008-01-07
Abstract: A power distribution system, suitable for use in naval ships and submarines, comprises a first propulsion drive system including a propulsion motor 5 having superconducting (preferably high temperature superconducting (HTS)) rotor windings and a power converter 4. A first propulsion power generation system supplies power to the first propulsion drive system and includes a generator 2 having superconducting (preferably HTS) rotor windings and a power converter 3. A first power generation system includes a power source 14 for supplying power to a first service distribution system that includes a dc distribution busbar 25 (optionally implemented using HTS cabling or busbar) for carrying a distribution voltage and a distribution current, and a switchboard 16 that includes protective switchgear with contacts. A power converter 15 is used to connect the power source 14 to the switchboard 16. The power converters 3 and 15 are regulated according to a power source feedback and stabilising characteristic. An electric load is supplied with power from a zonal power supply unit 23 that forms part of a zonal power distribution sub-system. The electric load and the propulsion motor 5 are regulated according to a load shedding and stabilising characteristic.
Patent GB-2457759-A (GB)
Title: Modifying the transmission parameters of acknowledgements (ACKs) based on reception quality
Inventor: SMITH TIMOTHY CONDREN
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2008-02-25
Abstract: A system for transmitting data from a first device to a second device, with the second device being arranged to transmit an acknowledgement (ACK) to the first device if the data transmitted by the first device is properly received, the system comprising means to measure the quality of reception of acknowledgements and to modify one or more acknowledgement transmission parameters depending on the measurement. The modified transmission parameters may include the transmission rate, the degree of forward error correction (FEC) coding and the output power, and may be modified if the measured reception quality of the acknowledgements falls below a threshold. The measure of the reception quality may be performed at the second device and may comprise determining a measure of the number (or relative number) of acknowledgements that were not properly received by the first device. This determination may be achieved by counting the number of repeat data packets received at the second device which have already been properly received, i.e. packets which have been retransmitted even though acknowledgments were sent in respect of the original packets.
Patent GB-2460444-A (GB)
Title: A catheter having vibrating control or guide wires to reduce friction
Inventor: BARNARD SIMON CARY
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A medical or surgical device, intended to provide remote access to internal organs for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, comprising: a catheter3and guide wire or wires4to facilitate introduction of the catheter3transluminally into a living being and control wires to operate the surgical instruments or diagnostic devices where the guide wire4and/or control wires are caused to vibrate in either an axial direction or transverse direction such that the frictional resistance to relative movement between the catheter3and the guide wires4and/or the control wires is significantly reduced. The vibration in the wires may be in the range 1 KHz to 10 MHz and is preferably in the ultrasonic range.
Patent GB-2447588-A (GB)
Title: A Method and an apparatus for separation and injection of water from a water hydrocarbon-containing outflow down in a production well
Inventor: WOIE RUNE
IPC: E21B43/38
Filed: 2006-12-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus (2) of separating, in a production well (4), water from a water- and hydrocarbon-containing production flow (6) emanating from at least one surrounding production formation (8); and also of injecting, in the production well (4), a resulting water-containing liquid (10) into at least one surrounding disposal formation (12), whilst a resulting hydrocarbon-containing liquid (14) is produced out of the production well (4). The water-containing liquid (10) is separated from the production flow (6) by using at least one water separation device (26) being exposed to a pressure difference (P1-P2) that sucks water from the production flow (6) and through the water separation device (26). Said water-containing liquid (10) is thus provided. The water separation device (26) may, for example, comprise at least one hydrophilic and water-permeable material (28). The pressure difference (P1-P2) may be provided through suitable adjustment of a gas pressure (P3) in a first gas column (40) at a downstream side of the water separation device (26). The gas within the gas column (40) may be supplied from a gas source at the surface, a gas source in a subsurface formation
Patent GB-2466937-A (GB)
Title: Thermionic convertor
Inventor: WALITZKI HANS JUERGENS
IPC: H01J9/02
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: A thermionic or thermotunneling generator or heat pump comprising electrodes 10, 100 substantially facing one another and separated by spacers 40 disposed therebetween. The substrate material for the cathode 10 is inorganic and preferably a single crystalline silicon wafer while the substrate for the anode 100 is an organic wafer and preferably a polished polyimide (PI) wafer. On the cathode side, standard silicon wafer processes create the 10-1000 nm thin spacers and edge seals from thermally grown oxide. Either wafer, or both, is partially covered with a thin film 30, 130 of material that is characterized by high electrical conductivity and low work function. Preferably this material is Ag-Cs-O. If both the anode and cathode have this partial layer applied the work function of the cathode coating material is reduced further utilizing an Avto Metal (RTM) structure of nanoscale patterned indents (Fig. 1).
Patent GB-2464286-A (GB)
Title: Swimming length counter
Inventor: MCRONALD ALISTAIR STUART
IPC: A63B31/00
Filed: 2008-10-08
Abstract: A swimming length counter comprises a pressure-sensitive trigger or device 3 located on the ball of the foot 1. The device may be incorporated into a wearable device 2 such as a latex sock (figure 2) or an elastic foot strapping (figure 3). During use, the device 3 is pressed against the wall of the swimming pool when pushing off against the wall during a turn in order to increment the counter such that the device counts the number of lengths that a swimmer has swum.
Patent GB-2453307-A (GB)
Title: Method for selecting an image for insertion into a document
Inventor: OBRADOR PERE
IPC: H04N1/387
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for selecting an image for insertion into a document. A color harmony is received. A document color data of the document is accessed (202). An image color data of each of a plurality of images is accessed (204). A harmony measure is determined (206) between the document color data and each of the image color data according to the color harmony.
Patent GB-2458798-A (GB)
Title: Dual clutch transmission with downstream gearwheel group
Inventor: MOHLIN MIKAEL B
IPC: F16H3/00
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: A double-clutch transmission (DCT) 1 comprises two input shafts 20, 22 that are connected to two clutch discs. The DCT further comprises a first layshaft 40, a second layshaft 50 and a third downstream layshaft 52 arranged in parallel to the input shafts 20, 22. The downstream layshaft 52 comprises a fixed output pinion 53 for outputting a drive torque to a torque train. Gearwheels of gearwheel groups are mounted on the shafts 20, 22, 38, 40, 50 and each one of the gearwheel groups comprises a coupling device that is arranged on one of the layshafts 40, 50, 52 to selectively engage one of idle gearwheels for selecting forward gears and reverse. A downstream gearwheel group comprises a first downstream idler gearwheel 44 which meshes with a second downstream fixed gearwheel 43, a second downstream idler gearwheel 45 which meshes with a third downstream fixed gearwheel 46 and one of the coupling devices 82 for selectively engaging one of the downstream idler gearwheels 44, 45 to the downstream layshaft 52. Also claimed is a power train device in a vehicle, the power train device comprising a gearbox having the double-clutch transmission and a power source which may be a combustion engine and/or an electric motor.
Patent GB-2469442-A (GB)
Title: Switchable glass, using silicone adhesive to bond LC film
Inventor: NICHOLAS SCOTT EDWARD
IPC: B32B17/10
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A switchable glass 20 comprises a single layer of glass 22, a liquid crystal display (LCD) film 24 and a releasable silicone based adhesive 26 applied between the glass and LCD film. The adhesive 26 is pre-applied to the LCD film 24 and is protected with a release paper. Preferably, the film 24 and adhesive 26 are subsequently rolled onto the glass 22. The switchable glass can form part of a double glazed unit.
Patent GB-2469656-A (GB)
Title: Condom with retaining band
Inventor: GRIERSON GARTH ROBERT
IPC: A61F6/04
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: A condom with a band 3 connected to the sheath 2. The band is placed over the testes 4 securing the sheath 1 in position over the penis. Preferably, the band 3 comprises elastic properties. The condom can be made from synthetic materials such as latex or polyurethane. Alternatively, it can be made from natural materials. The band can be made from the same material as the condom, or from a different material. The condom may have markings along the sides to aid correct application.
Patent GB-2472812-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating an oil supply using an estimated future oil pressure
Inventor: HANSSON MATTIAS
IPC: B60W10/06
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: A method for operating an oil supply for a combustion engine and/or a transmission system of a motor vehicle with start/stop-automatic comprises detected a deceleration of the vehicle and monitoring at least one status parameter which correlates with a manner of the deceleration. The method estimates a future oil pressure of the oil supply based on the status parameter and an actual oil supply control strategy and if the estimated future oil pressure is below a predetermine threshold of the oil pressure, an oil pump is activated which fills an accumulator tank. Also claimed is controller for carrying out the method and an oil supply system which is operated by the controller using the method. The accumulator tank is filled in advance of a possible automatic stop so that there is a sufficient high oil pressure when the combustion engine is started again and a period of time for the automatic stop is not lengthened. This leads to a reduction of the fuel consumption and the CO2 emissions.
Patent GB-2466568-A (GB)
Title: Continuous fluid circulation valve for well drilling
Inventor: BRADDICK BRITT O
IPC: E21B21/01
Filed: 2009-12-21
Abstract: A fluid circulation valve 10 comprising a valve housing 16 & 12 with a central flow path 17 and housing side port 87 for fluid communication with an external flow line 82. Housing lower threaded connector 14 engages with the drillstring and upper threaded connector 18 engages with a tubular being added to the drill string. A ball valve 24 with a through bore 41 and ball side port is rotatably positioned in the through bore 17. The ball is movable from an open position where the ball throughbore 41 is in fluid communication with the housing central flow path 17 to a closed position where the ball side port is aligned with the housing side port 87. A biasing member may be used to urge a sealing valve seat towards the ball 24. A tool 80 may be used which removably engages with the housing to seal between the housing interior and the exterior flow line 82. Stems 34 may engage with the ball to rotate it. The housing can be formed in two section 16 & 12.
Patent GB-702367-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for molding articles from plastic materials
IPC: B29C37/00
Filed: 1952-04-22
Abstract: 702,367. Feeding devices. TICKNER, A. (Gora-Lee Corporation). April 22, 1952, No. 10164/52. Class 117 [Also in Groups V, XXIV, XXV and XXX] Apparatus for delivering nails, tacks or the like one at a time to moulding mechanism (see Group V) comprises a funnel 21, which supplies the nails to a rotating drum 22 having curved vanes 27 which pick up the nails and drop them into a collecting throat 28. The throat feeds the nails point downwards into the slot 29 of a shoot 31, down which the nails slide. A rotary star wheel 32' prevents improperlypositioned nails from sliding down the shoot and returns them to the drum. At the bottom of the shoot the nails are held up by the forked end 46 of a leaf spring 45a. The nails are released one at a time by a horizontally-reciprocating member 81; as this member moves from right to left, Fig. 7, its bevelled undersurface 82 engages the upper surface of the bottom nail 47 and forces that nail downwardly past the spring end 46, which yields as shown by dotted lines, the other nails being held up by a bevelled surface 83 on member 81. The nail 47 drops into a cradle 51, from which it is later pushed into a bore in a mould part. Specification 643,855, [Group V], is referred to.
Patent GB-751799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to orthopedic bandages and to the preparation thereof
IPC: A61L15/08
Filed: 1954-04-07
Abstract: A quick setting bandage is made by applying to gauze a mixture comprising a melamineformaldehyde resin, plaster of Paris, a binding agent and a dispersing medium together with, in some cases, a catalyst which causes polymerisation of the resin when it is subsequently wetted.  The resin forms between 5 and 30 per cent of the total weight of solids and the binding agent between 1/2 and 3 per cent.  In using the bandage it is immersed in water or in a solution of a polymerisation catalyst, if one has not been incorporated in the dressing itself, and this results in hardening which, according to the composition, may occur within between three and twenty minutes.  In one of several examples the gauze is coated with a slurry consisting of plaster of Paris, trimethyl melamine and ammonium sulphate in a solvent consisting of toluene, monoethyl ether of ethylene glycol and polyvinyl acetate.