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Patent GB-2350570-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball dimple patterns
Inventor: ASAKURA TAKESHI
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 2000-05-18
Abstract: A golf ball 1 has a spherical surface provided with a plurality of dimples, a parting line N extending on a great circle without crossing any of the dimples, and a first great circle L1, a second great circle L2 and a third great circle L3 dividing the spherical surface into eight spherical equilateral triangles, wherein the parting line crosses six of the eight spherical equilateral triangles, and with respect to each of the first to third great circles, the number of dimples on one side of the great circle is equal to the number of dimples on the other side of the great circle. Further, the golf ball may have the following features: with respect to any of two opposite equilateral triangles which are opposed about the center point of the spherical surface, the arrangement of dimples in one of them and the arrangement of dimples in the other are point-symmetrical about the center point; with respect to any of two adjacent spherical equilateral triangles which have a side in common, the arrangement of dimples in one of them and the arrangement of dimples in the other are not line-symmetrical about the common side; and with respect to any of four adjacent spherical equilateral triangles which have an apex in common, the arrangement of dimples in the four spherical equilateral triangles is not a point-symmetry about the common apex. The asymmetry may be provided by adding dimples e.g. 2a1, to break the symmetry. The dimple s may have more than one diameter (Fig 3B), and the average volume of dimples having the same diameter may vary with the angular distance from the parting line (Fig 10).
Patent GB-2362760-A (GB)
Title: Vibration sensing device
Inventor: WEI JUNG TSUNG
IPC: G01H11/06
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: A vibration sensing device has a spherical shell 1, an insulating cushion 2 inserted in a top portion of the spherical shell, a conductive probe rod 3 passing through the insulating cushion, a conductive thread 4 connected to an end of the conductive probe rod, and a conductive plumb ball 5 connected to the conductive thread. A conductive free ball 6 is disposed in the spherical shell. An electrical connection is broken when the balls 5, 6 move apart due to excessive vibration.
Patent GB-2368489-A (GB)
Title: Using power saving methods and coded transmission in a device for locating missing people/objects, e.g. person buried in avalanche
Inventor: DUNKIN JEREMY
IPC: A62B33/00
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a radio frequency system for remote location of one or more movable entities such as skiers buried in avalanches, lost hikers or climbers or any other object that needs to be located e.g. animals, vehicles. More particularly, a transmitter/receiver 10 located with the entity uses intermittent reception and triggered transmission to extend battery lifetime and enable the use of smaller batteries 18. The system comprises a portable unit 10 and a search unit (20, fig.2), each having a transmitter portion 16 and a receiver portion 14. The portable unit 10 is adapted to be carried by the entity and the receiver portion 14 of the portable unit normally operates intermittently, e.g. 10 milliseconds per second. The search unit (20) is able to transmit a coded signal and if the portable unit 10, during operation, receives a coded signal that it recognises, i.e. its own code, it is triggered to respond by actuating its transmitter 16 to transmit a unique coded signal for a predetermined period of time. The search unit (20) is able to receive this signal. In another aspect, each of a dispersed group of movable entities carries a portable unit 10 and the search unit (20) is capable of selectively transmitting any one of a series of differently coded signals, each recognisable by only one of the portable units 10. The portable unit 10 may switch from intermittent operation to a continuous mode long enough to check the incoming code against that in its memory 17. The search unit (20) may be portable and able to be connected to a central processing unit or PC for information exchange, e.g. to download from the internet the names and codes of the portable units' owners.
Patent GB-2351535-A (GB)
Title: Integral yoke and slinger
Inventor: MCKEEBY STEVEN DANIEL
IPC: F16D3/38
Filed: 2000-06-21
Abstract: A yoke of a universal joint has a forged body on which is integrally formed a slinger 14. The slinger deflects debris away from a seal mounted around a reduced-diameter internally-splined portion 12 of the yoke (Fig. 4). The integral yoke/slinger assembly replaces a conventional two-piece design.
Patent GB-2360624-A (GB)
Title: Anatomic model for demonstrating loss of bladder function
Inventor: SAY NORMAN FRANCIS
IPC: G09B23/30
Filed: 2000-09-12
Abstract: A kit of parts for demonstrating treatment of loss of human bladder function by catheterisation comprises a rubber balloon 10 which may be filled with water under pressure, a bowl 5 adapted to support the filled balloon, a simulated male organ 1 (or female organ 6, Fig 10) which includes a urethra and is adapted to be attached to the bladder by way of an insert (7) containing a non-return valve (9), and a support stand 13 (or 14) adapted to support both its respective organ and the bowl. The parts may be transparent to allow observation of the treatment.
Patent GB-2358727-A (GB)
Title: Mobile point of sale terminal
Inventor: KEOHANE KERRY MARK
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 2000-10-23
Abstract: A mobile point of sale terminal comprises a trolley 10 on which are mounted a computer unit 11, a scanner 12, a printer 13 and a cash drawer 14. The computer unit and scanner, and optionally the printer, can be detached from the trolley for separate hand held operation, and may be powered using their own battery packs. The trolley may have a basket shelf 15 and a bag dispenser 17.
Patent GB-2354123-A (GB)
Title: Software emulations of power management inactivity monitoring
Inventor: ANDERSON ERIC CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: A method for managing power in an electronic system having a plurality of input/output devices, each of the input/output devices having a full power-on state and at least one power reduction state and each being controlled by an associated device driver, the method comprising the steps of: initializing a power management logic separate from the device drivers to receive at least one time-out value for each of the device drivers to be subject to power management; assigning a different timer in the power management logic to a different one of the device drivers to be subject to power management, the timers being disposed external of the device drivers; initializing each of a plurality of the assigned timers to individual predetermined value set in accordance with the at least one time out value of the assigned device driver for that timer, changing the individual predetermined value held in each of the timers at a predetermined interval; monitoring a plurality of the timers and determining when the predetermined value in one of the timers indicates that the time-out value for the assigned device driver has elapsed, and sending a power reduction instruction to the assigned device driver, and resetting a given one of the timers to its individual predetermined value at any time when the device driver associated with the timer indicates a usage event of its associated device driver, and powering the associated device to a higher power level if it is not at full power-on.
Patent GB-2357502-A (GB)
Title: Hydroformylation reactions
Inventor: POLIAKOFF MARTYN
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 1999-06-30
Abstract: In a process for the hydroformylation of alkanes, alkenes or trialkylboranes under supercritical or near-critical conditions, hydroformylation is effected using a heterogeneous catalyst in a continuous flow reactor containing a supercritical or near-critical reaction medium. Selectivity of product formation may be achieved by independently varying one or more of the temperature, pressure, catalyst, mole ratios of hydrogen and carbon monoxide and flow rate.
Patent GB-2376887-A (GB)
Title: Mosquito control using a surfactant which acts as a powerful larvicide
Inventor: ROBERTS GILLIAN
IPC: A01N63/23
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: By combining insect repelling oils, a Bacillus thuringiensis (Bti), and a suspension agent, in a monomolecular layer the solution is used to control the population growth of mosquitoes in an aquatic environment. The monomolecular solution is a non-toxic and biodegradable surfactant. Surface tension is reduced causing water to enter the breathing tubes of the Larvae or Pupae, drowning them. The Bti is toxic to both Pupae and Larvae and being in the monolayer suspension enhances its effectiveness. The repelling oils discourage the adult mosquito from laying eggs on the surface. The suspension agent, preferably fumed silica, acts as a flotation aid for the Bti.
Patent GB-2370440-A (GB)
Title: Shading correction
Inventor: MEAD TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: H04N5/217
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A shading corrector for a film scanner, such as telecine, converts a film image into image signals representative of the film density at locations of the film. A correction derivation function generates correction from scan control signals used to control the position of a light source used to illuminate the film and a correction applying function receives the correction signals and the film density signals and provides corrected output image signals as a function of the correction signals and proportional to the film density signals. This allows errors such as shading caused by the angle of incidence of light on the film to be corrected.
Patent GB-2376533-A (GB)
Title: Multi position alignment system
Inventor: MORCOM JOHN
IPC: G01C11/26
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: An alignment system for determining the alignment of components such as the ribs in a wing or the bearings in an engine has a targets 2 associated with each component. An optical arrangement such as illuminator 4 and beam splitter 1 (see Fig 1) can be associated with each target, for selectively providing an image of the associated target within the field of view of an optical viewing device. This arrangement enables the image of a single target to be in the line of sight of a viewing device (for example telescope 3), so that the depth can be determined unambiguously. Another method of alignment (see Fig 3) involves the use of target 2 which is attached to hinge 20 and which can be moved into and out of the telescope line of sight by means of an actuator. Magnets 22, 23 serve to hold the target in place. Optical detectors may also be associated with the targets to determine the location on the target of a signal which is sent along the line of sight.
Patent GB-2367521-A (GB)
Title: Electric arc metal spraying
Inventor: MARANTZ DANIEL RICHARD
IPC: C23C4/12
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A method of thermally depositing metal (52, fig 1) at increased rates onto a target surface (51, fig 1), comprises : (a) establishing and operating a high velocity plasma transferred wire arc between a cathode 59 and the free-end 57 of a consumable wire electrode (23, fig 1), the energy of such plasma and arc being sufficient to not only melt and atomise the free-end 57 of the wire into metal particles, but also project the particles as a column onto the target surface at an enhanced deposition rate for continuous periods in excess of 50 hours; (b) surrounding the plasma and arc with high velocity and high flow gas streams 18,19, (20a,22; fig 1) that converge beyond the intersection of the wire free-end with the plasma-arc to limit turbulence of the plasma-arc, avoid direct impingement with the wire and assist the projection of the particles to the target surface; and impinging a low velocity gas flow along the axis of the advancing wire to counteract any destabilising fluid dynamic forces attempting to move melted particles back along the wire away from the wire free end. The low velocity gas flow may be directed from above the wire (as shown) or below the wire (fig. 3).
Patent GB-2367094-A (GB)
Title: A muffler for an engine including three pipe portions connected by turnaround pipes
Inventor: WATANABE SATOSHI
IPC: F01N1/08
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: A muffler comprising a shell, inlet pipe connected to the exhaust pipe of the engine and an outlet pipe including three linear pipe portions defining an exhaust gas inlet pipe portion 21, an exhaust gas return portion 22 and an exhaust gas outlet pipe portion 23 and two turnaround pipes 24, 25 for connecting the three pipe portions 21, 22, 23 together in series. These pipe portions 21, 22, 23 are arranged in parallel with one another along a longitudinal direction of a shell 2, and in such a manner that longitudinal axes 21L, 22L, 23L of the pipe portions are positioned at respective vertices of a triangle.
Patent GB-2373402-A (GB)
Title: Recordal service for voice communications
Inventor: LLOYD RICHARD GRAHAM
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A service system (17) is provided for recording spoken passages exchanged between parties (A,B), for example, via the public telephone system (10). The service system (17) is called into action preferably by the agreement of the parties (A,B) and is used to make a recording of the spoken exchanges between the parties. At the termination of recording, each party (A,B) is preferably provided with the opportunity to review the recording and asked to confirm their acceptance of the recording. The service system (17) then provides a reference copy of the recording. Where a digital copy of the recording is made, the parties are preferably required to indicate their acceptance by digitally signing and returning the recording to the service system.
Patent GB-2372684-A (GB)
Title: Help facility which displays configuration of elements of a receiver
Inventor: SUH JI SIM
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: A method for implementing a help function in a digital television receiver is disclosed. Main help items including titles of external elements such as a rear panel and a front panel are displayed on a screen if a user pushes a help button of a remote controller or main body. When one of the main help items is selected, a configuration (or representation) of the selected main help item is displayed, and the user can indicate a desired part of the configuration or representation by manipulating buttons of the remote controller or the main body. A help description of the indicated part is displayed on the screen together with its configuration or representation.
Patent GB-2380433-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for controlling the air-fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine.
Inventor: LEWIS DONALD JAMES
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: A method for controlling the air-fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine 13 provided with an emission control device 52 comprises selecting a location within the emission control device and adjusting an operating parameter that affects the air-fuel ratio based on the amount of oxidants stored in the emission control device and a reading taken at the location within the emission control device, so as to avoid breakthrough caused by a temperature-dependant change in the capacity of the emission control device. The temperature may be measured at several positions along the length of the emission control device, and the selected location may be chosen on the basis of the temperature at these several locations. The selected location may also be based upon the degradation and/or the oxidant storage capacity of the emission control device. The emission control device may comprise a number of catalyst bricks and the selected location may be chosen on the basis of the temperature of the bricks.
Patent GB-2383606-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust system for internal combustion engines
Inventor: MURASE HIROYUKI
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: An exhaust system for internal combustion engines, which, in order to improve the durability of an exhaust system for internal combustion engines having an exhaust gas purifying device welded to an exhaust pipe, comprises a first exhaust pipe (3) and an exhaust gas purifying device (4) having a casing (20). The casing (20) is composed of first and second casing halves (21, 22) joined together by welding. The upstream end (3a) of the first exhaust pipe (3) is connected to an exhaust manifold through a spherical joint (6), while the downstream end (3b) of the first exhaust pipe (3) is welded to a first casing half (21), of two casing halves (21, 22), which forms the upper portion of he casing (20), in such a manner that the downstream end (3b) does not overlap a weld (W2) which joins the two casing halves (21, 22). Therefore. there is no possibility of overlap of a weld (W1) between the first exhaust pipe (3) and the first casing half (21), nor is the possibility of strength being decreased. Further, exhaust gases flow into the casing (20) only through the first exhaust pipe (3).
Patent GB-2378464-A (GB)
Title: Self-diverting resin systems for sand consolidation
Inventor: AYOUB JOSEPH A
IPC: C09K8/575
Filed: 2001-04-23
Abstract: Herein is described a fluid that is useful in consolidating a formation without the use of a gravel pack and screen. In particular, the fluid is useful in consolidating heterogeneous formations where the permeability is not uniform over the total formation thickness, e.g. a formation having at least a first layer and a second layer, wherein the permeability of the first layer is greater than that of the second layer. The fluid comprises at least one of a resin, a curing agent, and a surfactant, wherein the fluid is self-diverting. Optionally, a catalyst or other additives, such as an oil wetting agent, can be used. Fluids of the present invention are self-diverting, i.e. in a formation comprising at least a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer has a higher permeability than the second layer, the depth of penetration of the fluid into the second layer will be greater than that predicted from the permeability ratio (the ratio of the permeability of the first layer to that of the second layer). Self-diversion can be achieved by structuring the fluid by incorporation of another phase, either liquid or gas, or by using an additive in the fluid. Also disclosed are methods for using such a fluid to consolidate a formation, especially a heterogeneous formation.
Patent GB-2377961-A (GB)
Title: Removable nonmetallic bridge plug or packer
Inventor: MCMAHAN MICHAEL EDDIE
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: A substantially nonmetallic packer or bridge plug for a downhole tubular comprises a nonmetallic mandrel (16), a sealing element (94), slips (36) movable on a cone (40) between a retracted and set position, and a locking member (48) to hold the slip in its set position with the sealing element compressed against the tubular, where the locking member has a gripping surface, fig 5, which slides with respect to the mandrel in a first direction and subsequently penetrates an outer surface of the mandrel to hold the slip in the expanded position. The slips may comprise an initial ring structure, fig 4, to hold them in relative position to each other which breaks as they advance on the cone. A nonmetallic anti-extrusion assembly, figs 12, 13, such as nested split rings or bevelled rings, may be included which expands to the tubular. The mandrel (16) may include an extending segment to allow one mandrel to drop and lock into another mandrel to facilitate drilling out of the packer. A metallic setting tool may be used to set the slips and compress the sealing element, which is releasable from the mandrel for retrieval.
Patent GB-2398335-A (GB)
Title: Flood protection device for buildings
Inventor: ANNAN KEN
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A flood protection device, e.g. for protecting doors and windows, comprises at least two elongate channel members (Fig 1, Fig 2) fixed on opposite sides of the opening to be protected, a plate with a sealing element associated with at least three edges thereof (Fig 3, Fig 4), and at least two movable clamps (Sheet 2/5). In use, the plate is located in the channel members and the clamps are moved into position to push the plate and the sealing element against an inner surface of the channel members to effect a watertight seal. The clamp may be hand operated and may be used to locate, clamp and seal the removable plate. Also described is a four sided flood protection device (Sheet 4/5) which may be used to seal, for example, air vents and cellar hatches.
Patent GB-2399033-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus for the stomach muscles
Inventor: DUNLOP RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: A63B23/02
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: Exercise apparatus comprising a support assembly of generally inverted-V form, the support assembly consisting of two panels linked together at an apex and arranged for the user to lie face-down upon, with his or her feet engaged with the support assembly at or adjacent on end thereof and with his or her hands engaged with the support assembly at or adjacent the opposite end thereof the arrangement enabling the user to urge the opposite ends of the assembly horizontally towards each other whilst raising the apex of the assembly.
Patent GB-2399502-A (GB)
Title: Stoma pouch guard
Inventor: MERIDEW BARRIE JAMES
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A stoma pouch guard comprising a rigid shell 13 to accommodate a stoma pouch which has a comfortable or cushioned rim 12 and holes 14 for attaching the guard to the body or a belt or harness. The stoma pouch guard may be rectangular or elliptical in shape and may also be used to protect burns or wounds.
Patent GB-2386170-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulically damped mounting device of the bush type
Inventor: SOPER GEOFFREY JAMES
IPC: F16F13/16
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A hydraulically damped mounting device has a first anchor part 10 within a second anchor part in the form of a hollow sleeve (not shown). The anchor parts are inter-connected by resilient walls 14, 15 spaced axially apart to define an enclosed space between the anchor parts, which space is divided into chambers 30, 31, 32, 33 for hydraulic fluid by axially extending deformable walls 90, 91, 92, 93. The chambers 30, 31, 32, 33 are inter-connected by a series of passageways 94, 95. Radial movement causes the chambers 30, 31, 32, 33 to change volume and so causes damping fluid movement though the passageways 94, 95. The resilient walls 14, 15 may be either symmetrical or asymmetrical about the axis of the device.
Patent GB-2388271-A (GB)
Title: Foldable mobile phone having display and keyboard on external surfaces
Inventor: HUEBNER RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A foldable information technology device, in particular a mobile telephone or a Personal Digital Assistant, comprises a keyboard KB and a display DP that are arranged on opposite external surfaces of two parts of the casing of the device. When the two parts of the casing are folded up with a hinge 101, the device assumes a more compact form but the display DP and keyboard KB remain accessible to the user. A camera C may be arranged on a second part of the casing so that the display DP and camera C are on opposite exterior surfaces when folded up. An earpiece (E fig 3) and microphone (M fig 3) are accommodated on internal surfaces of the device.
Patent GB-2401836-A (GB)
Title: Trolley with curved load assist means
Inventor: WILSON DAVID ROBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: B62B1/10
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: A wheeled trolley, for example one resembling a sack truck, has a load platform at the end of which is a lifting plate 34 which can be inserted beneath the load to be transported. At the rear of the lifting plate a curved member 36 is provided which extends towards one or more wheels 14. The curved member may comprise a single curved plate or a pair of curved metal bars. The curved member/s are intended to aid the trolley being pivoted from an upright loading position to a transport position. A foot plate (24 figure 3) may also be provided, against which the user may press when tilting the trolley. At least one handle 40 is provided at the opposite end to the lifting plate.