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Patent GB-2433595-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for azimuthal logging of shear waves in boreholes using optionally rotatable transmitter and receiver assemblies
Inventor: TELLO LUCIO N
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: An acoustic logging system with a borehole tool comprising a transmitter assembly and an axially spaced receiver assembly. The transmitter and receiver assemblies can optionally rotate or oscillate with respect to each other, depending upon the embodiment of the logging system. The logging system is designed to measure, among other parameters, the velocity (or slowness) and amplitude of shear wave energy induced by the transmitter assembly within formation penetrated by the borehole. These parameters are extracted from full wave acoustic data responses of receiver elements comprising the receiver assembly, and are measured as a function of azimuth around the borehole. These parameters are subsequently used to determine anisotropic properties of the formation, such as the azimuthal direction of formation fracturing with respect to the well borehole. Optional rotation of the transmitter and receiver assemblies minimizes adverse effects of maintaining calibration and balance of multiple transmitters and receivers.
Patent GB-2431751-A (GB)
Title: Design to reduce whirl in fixed cutter drill bits
Inventor: JOHNSON SIMON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E21B10/43
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of comparing the relative lateral stability among drill bits (that is, the tendency for a bit to whirl). This allows improved bit selection in applications where whirl is apparent. Because there will likely be many different acceptable bit designs produced by the above method, the comparison of the regenerative forces among these bits allows a customer to make a more informed choice between stability and other performance features among a range of bit designs. The regenerative forces are calculated after displacement of a drill bit from the axis, for at least six evenly spaced points on a bit diameter. A stability value is calculated. The cutting elements are re-arranged and the process repeated until the stability value is below a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2446383-A (GB)
Title: Blow moulded thermoplastics containers
Inventor: WAUTERS ALBERT
IPC: B29C49/42
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a blow moulded hollow-bodied container (e.g. a beer keg) by forming, from a melt of thermoplastic material in a mold, to surround a sealable volume within an interior space enclosed within said container, and holding said thus-formed container's interior under pressure exerted by a fluid occupying said volume in sealed relation within said interior space. The container is sealed by a valve 1, including a spear 2, and fluid is introduced into the container through the valve 1 to exert the pressure. The container's interior is held under pressure for sufficient time under holding temperature conditions to at least partially resist post-forming dimensional shrink of the container due to the time decaying viscoelastic response associated with formation-stress relaxation in the thermoplastic material. The container's interior is held under sufficient pressure and for at lease sufficient time to substantially avoid post-forming (i.e. after the formation of the container) dimensional shrink of the container due to the above mentioned time decaying viscoelastic response associated with formation-stress relaxation in the formed up thermoplastic.
Patent GB-2436453-A (GB)
Title: An aqueous washing system and method
Inventor: YOUNG PAUL ROBERT
IPC: B08B3/04
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: An aqueous washing system and method for washing articles such as engineering components, comprising placing the articles into a process chamber 10 and supplying from a supply tank 11 an aqueous washing fluid at a temperature at or above 100 {C. A head of pressure is established above the fluid in tank whereby the fluid may be transferred by a pump P1 to the process chamber. After a washing cycle the articles are rinsed by clean water and then vacuum dried before removal from the process chamber. The head of pressure over the fluid in the supply tank can be created by the heated and expanded air from the process chamber, or from a stored supply of compressed air. Means are supplied to rotate and agitate the components and to automate the process. The washing fluid may contain surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, tension reducers and/or metal passivators and may be filtered during use. The system may be used for hot curing of resin impregnated porous metal components.
Patent GB-2450090-A (GB)
Title: Fascia apparatus for use in a housing with a self-luminous light source
Inventor: WILLIAMS FREDERICK DOUGLAS
IPC: C09K11/04
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: A fascia apparatus (106) for signage housing employing a self-luminous light source has a multi-layer structure comprising a reflective layer (206) having a light-transmissive region (208) therein for reflecting electromagnetic radiation unable to escape through the light-transmissive region (208) back into a body (104) of a housing (100).
Patent GB-2437683-A (GB)
Title: Method for the optimalization of the supply of chemicals
Inventor: GRAMME PER EIVIND
IPC: B01D17/04
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: A method for optimising the use of chemicals, in particular the use of antifoaming agents and emulsion breakers, for gas/oil/water fluid in oil processing plants on the seabed, onshore or offshore. The chemicals are dosed on the basis of the effect they have on the thickness of the foam layer and the emulsion layer, respectively, of the fluid. The fluid may expediently be supplied to and separated in a separator (1); the measurement of the emulsion and foam layers is performed by a measuring device (3), which emits signals to a control device (4), which controls the operation of pumps (5, 6), which, in turn, pump, at all times, the measured quantity of chemical to the fluid to be separated.
Patent GB-2438126-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for presenting and updating information
Inventor: ENARVI JUKKA
IPC: G06F3/147
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: The aim of this invention is an arrangement for displaying and updating information with the use of controllable display units (3-3d), which display units contain at least one display laminate (35, 35a, 35b) equipped with an essentially thin display which can be updated. The display laminate (35, 35a, 35b) is arranged for positioning in an essentially transparent pocket-like space (9, 9a, 9c, 19, 21), which space also has the ability to contain, in addition to the display laminate, a sheet of paper or a similar sheet or label (17, 22, 36) containing additional information in text or image form.
Patent GB-2452089-A (GB)
Title: Reversibly deformable structure
Inventor: SANTER MATTHEW
IPC: B29C61/06
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a reversibly deformable structure comprising a flexible substrate, preferably in the form of a strip, wire or plate, and at least one multistable element connected to and spaced apart from the substrate via a support arrangement of triangular trusses which may flex in use. The multistable element preferably changes its length resulting in the substrate curving. The multistable element has at least a first passively stable configuration and a second passively stable configuration which is different to the first configuration. When the multistable element is arranged from a first configuration towards the second configuration, a corresponding change in the shape of the substrate occurs. The multistable element and the substrate together provide a first stable structure configuration and at least a second stable structure configuration. At least five multistable elements may be provided on the substrate. Later embodiments relate to a method of forming multistable elements by injection moulding, a configurable apparatus and use of said configurable apparatus.
Patent GB-2440879-A (GB)
Title: Expandable liner hanger system and method
Inventor: BRADDICK BRITT O
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A liner hanger assembly seals with casing (22) and supports a liner (90) within a well. The tubular liner hanger body (50) and a tubular expander (40) may be positioned downhole at a desired depth on a running tool. An actuator assembly (12, 24) may forcibly move the tubular expander (40) into the liner hanger body (50), expanding the liner hanger body to seal and secure the hanger body to the casing string (22). The running tool may be released from the set liner hanger by an axially movable collet mechanism, such as ratchet ring (92) and a catch mechanism, such as threads (94). The running string thus need not be rotated to release from the set liner hanger.
Patent GB-2456811-A (GB)
Title: Turbine cowling
Inventor: SWIETLIK GEORGE
IPC: F03B3/04
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: A turbine comprises an axial flow rotor 4 mounted within a cowling which has axially extending inner and outer surfaces 10, 12, the inner surface 10 being longer than the outer surface 12 in the axial direction. More specifically the distance along the inner surface 10 between upstream and downstream ends 9, 13 of the cowling is greater than that along the outer surface 12. The inner surface 10 may be convex and may further have a concave region, thus defining a stationary point and/or a point of inflexion, and may also comprise spiral grooves. The outer surface 12 may also be convex, and may comprise spiral grooves or fins. Also disclosed is a turbine support structure comprising a substantially hydrofoil shaped support member 30 connected to, and extending horizontally from, at least one turbine 32. The support member 30 may be slidably mounted on a column 18, and may also be rotatable there about.
Patent GB-2447734-A (GB)
Title: Crane Bearing Assembly
Inventor: WILSON GEORGE
IPC: B66C23/84
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A bearing assembly for a pedestal crane comprises an upper works and a support column with a conduit extending upwardly from said support column. The bearing assembly comprises a column head having a convex surface and a bearing having a concave surface that is slidingly engageable with the convex surface of the column head. The column head convex surface and the bearing concave surface surround the conduit. The bearing is functionally intermediate the upper works and the column head and is retained in a bearing retainer connected to the upper works. The bearing comprises at least two bearing segments that are separately removable from the bearing retainer. The bearing concave surface preferably includes at least one lubrication channel and a lubrication fitting in fluid communication with the at least one lubrication channel.
Patent GB-2458655-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the speed of a vehicle having a distance sensor
Inventor: HARRISON DUDLEY
IPC: B60T7/22
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle, wherein the method comprises using a distance sensor to determine the distance between a part of the vehicle and an object, whilst the distance detected by the distance sensor exceeds a predetermined value, permitting the vehicle to travel at a speed selected by a driver of the vehicle, and, if the distance detected by the distance sensor decreases below the predetermined value, obtaining from a wheel speed sensor an output signal indicative of a rotational speed of the wheel; and using the rotational speed of the wheel to calculate a braking force required to bring the vehicle to a stop when the vehicle has travelled a predetermined proportion of the predetermined distance value, and ensuring that the calculated braking force is applied to the vehicle. This application is particularly useful to prevent damage to vehicles reversing up to a loading bay.
Patent GB-2449360-A (GB)
Title: Cladding support with spacer for extending through insulation
Inventor: STEVENS MARK VICTOR
IPC: E04F13/21
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: A support system for mounting building faÃade elements 1 to a framework 2 includes a number of brackets 5, fixings (6, fig 4) for mounting the brackets to the framework, and a faÃade support element (7, fig 2) fixedly connected to the brackets. Each fixing comprises a spacer section 10, a frame fixing element 11 and bracket fixing element 13. The construction of the fixings provides capacity to carry relatively high vertical loads associated with the faÃade cladding materials, whilst minimising thermal losses through the system.
Patent GB-2449970-A (GB)
Title: Pivoted cover for brush plate
Inventor: KUHNLE AXEL
IPC: H01R39/44
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: An electric hand tool comprises an electric motor (58), a housing (60) receiving the motor (58) and a brush plate (100) rotatable for changing the rotational direction of the motor. The brush plate (100) is covered in its cross-section by a pivotable cover (30), which when open allows access to the brush plate for servicing, for example exchange of carbon brushes. The cover includes an actuating element (36) for rotating the brush plate via the assembly 50,52,54 mounted in the cover. Spring loaded carbon brushes mount in brush boxes 102 and electric links 68,70 connect to and from the brush plate assembly.
Patent GB-2450810-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for providing information on web site updates
Inventor: SKOG ROBERT
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-08-05
Abstract: This PCT application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2449198-A (GB)
Title: Media delivery system with improved interaction
Inventor: DOROGUSKER JESSE
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: Methods and systems for improved interaction between media devices and accessory devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, the improved interaction can operate to configure a user interface of a media device dependent on the type or condition of an accessory device. In the same or another embodiment, the improved interaction can exchange status information between a media device and an accessory device that can influence operation of either or both of the devices.
Patent GB-2451603-A (GB)
Title: Lithographically printed cells
Inventor: SOUTHEE DARREN JOHN
IPC: H01M6/40
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: There are disclosed cells (100, 200, 300, 444) which include one or more layers formed by a lithographic printing process. The layers may be formed by offset lithographic printing. In one embodiment, a cathode substrate (110) is coated with a silver current collector layer (115) and a graphite layer (120). A paste (170) of manganese (IV) oxide and carbon is deposited over the graphite layer (120). A membrane (180) separates the anode and cathode. An anode substrate (140) is coated with a silver current collector layer (145) and a zinc layer (150). The lithographic inks include a resin to provide thixotropic properties. The cells (100, 200, 300, 444) can be manufactured more rapidly than by screen printing, while using less ink than screen printing.
Patent GB-2469271-A (GB)
Title: Welding Apparatus
Inventor: REED EDWARD JOHN
IPC: B23K9/16
Filed: 2009-04-06
Abstract: Welding apparatus is disclosed comprising:(a) a supply of pressurised welding gas (1)(b) a welding gun (10) comprising an electrical power supply and a connection to the supply of pressurised gas;(c) a pressure sensor (28) arranged to sense the pressure of the pressurised welding gas and produce a variable control output in dependence of the sensed pressure of the pressurised gas;(d) a flow sensor (not shown) arranged to sense the rate of flow of the pressurised welding gas from the gas supply to the gun; and,(e) a control arrangement for disconnecting the electrical power supply to the welding gun when the rate of flow sensed by the flow sensor is below a threshold value. The gas flow sensor and pressure sensor providing distinct and separate gas supply monitoring means each capable of causing the electrical supply to be disconnected.
Patent GB-2459782-A (GB)
Title: A cupboard with a locking bar to securely retain elongate items within the cupboard
Inventor: DANCY RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: A cupboard 1, for example a storage locker, comprises an elongate housing 10, a door 11 and an elongate locking member 13 inside the housing which can be locked in a position whereby the locking member connects opposing internal surfaces of the housing 10 so as to enable an elongate item, e.g. a set of golf clubs, to be secured inside the housing behind the locking member. The locking member is preferably a locking bar 15 which is hinged to one side of the cupboard housing via a first side wing 14, and can be securely fastened to a second side wing 14' located on the other side of the housing by a locking means, e.g. padlock or cylinder lock. A fixed restraint member [41, Figure 4] may be provided in a lower region of the cupboard to help secure items. Alternatively, several cupboards, in the form of lockers [31, Figure 3] located side-by-side, may have a bench [32, Figure 3] located directly in front of them thereby creating a recess at the bottom of each locker within which elongate items, can be retained.
Patent GB-2459413-A (GB)
Title: Perfluoroparacyclophane and methods of synthesis and use thereof
Inventor: DOLBIER WILLIAM R JR
IPC: C07C17/269
Filed: 2008-02-06
Abstract: A composition comprising perfluoro-[2,2]-paracyclophane dimer compound is disclosed. The synthesis reaction of the paracyclophane dimer from 1,4-bis(chlorodifluoromethane)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene involves heating in the presence of a metal catalyst and a solvent. A perfluorinated paraxylylene coating formed from the perfluorinated paracyclophane dimer is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2475087-A (GB)
Title: Misrepresenting resource availability in reports to a central resource manger allocating tasks to managed entities.
Inventor: BERGHE SVEN VAN DEN
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2009-11-05
Abstract: In a computer network entities (28) report resource availability to a central resource manager (32) that is responsible for allocation work or tasks (34) to the entities. In the particular embodiment of the invention the report can deliberately misrepresent the availability of the resource in order to influence the allocation of tasks. The misrepresentation may be achieved by deliberately adapting a value in the report. This may be done by representing the actual resource as an artificial resource. The report may include an energy efficiency value as an artificial resource or be a software licence. One advantage offered by the method is to allow managed entities to obtain work in order to run at an optimal capacity with regards to energy efficiency.
Patent GB-2476643-A (GB)
Title: 1,4-Dihydro-1,4-dioxonaphtalene derivatives as anticoagulants
Inventor: HODGES STEPHEN
IPC: A61K31/122
Filed: 2009-12-23
Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer or prodrug thereof, for use as an anticoagulant. R1or R2represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl, nitro, ORa, SRa, SORa, SO2Ra, SO2NRaRb, NRaRb, NRaCORb, NRaCO2Rb, CORa, CO2Ra, CONRaRb, Ak or Het. n = 1-4. R3represents a hydrocarbon group comprising a straight chain, branched or cyclic group each containing up to 18 carbon atoms, and being substituted by at least one moiety including a CO2Rasubstituent. Raand Rbindependently represent hydrogen, Ak or Het. Ak represents a hydrocarbon group comprising a straight chain, branched or cyclic group each containing u to 18 carbon atoms. Het represents a heterocyclic group containing up to 18 carbon atoms and at least one heteroatom. Preferred are (4E)-6-(1,4-dihydro-2-methyl-1,4-dioxonaphthalen-3-yl)-4-methylhex-4-enoic acid; (2E)-6-(1,4-dihydro-2-methyl-1,4-dioxonaphthalen-3-yl)-2-methylbut-2-enoic acid; 8-(1,4-dihydro-2-methyl-1,4-dioxonaphthalen-3-yl)octanoic acid. A composition comprising a compound of formula (I) and optionally a coagulant is also claimed for use as an anticoagulant.
Patent GB-255515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to lifting and lowering arrangements for the tools of agricultural machines
IPC: A01D69/00
Filed: 1925-04-17
Abstract: 255,515. Soc. Anon. Labor, and Lenaers, P. W. April 17, 1925. Crops, root, digging.-In a rootlifting or other agricultural machine of the type in which the tools are raised or lowered by adjusting the position of cranked arms on which ground wheels are mounted, the shaft on which the cranked arms are mounted or each of the cranked arms forms an external bearing for a live spindle conveying power from the ground wheels to an associated apparatus such as a root cleaner. The ground wheels 13, Fig. 1, are carried by cranked arms 3 extending from a shaft 2 pivoted in the frame 1. The position of the arms 3 may be varied by operating a hand-wheel 31 actuating a wormwheel 32 secured to the shaft 2. The shaft 2 is hollow and forms an external bearing for a spindle carrying sprocket wheels 9, 10, connected to wheels 33 coupled to the ground wheels 13 and wheels 11 on an auxiliary shaft 12 respectively. In a modification the cranked arms may be adjusted by a quadrant lever, means being provided to set the inclination of the lever at a desired angle to suit the slope of the ground. In another modification, each cranked arm forms an -external bearing for a shaft carrying the ground wheel and a sprocket wheel that is connected to a sprocket wheel on the main shaft, such second sprocket wheel being connected to a third sprocket wheel for driving the auxiliary shaft as before.
Patent GB-769741-A (GB)
Title: Photographic flash lamp
IPC: F21K5/08
Filed: 1955-04-06
Abstract: 769,741. Photographic flash lamps. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. April 6, 1955 [April 7, 1954], No. 10028/55. Class 9 (2). A photographic flash lamp is provided comprising a glass bulb 1 having a capacity less than 10 c.c. and preferably ellipsoidal in shape, the neck portion 2 having an outside diameter of about 6 mms. An ignition mount 3 secured in the bulb by butt-sealing comprises lead-in wires 4 passed through an insulating bead 7 e.g. of glass, and connected by a bridge wire 8 preferably of tungsten with a diameter of about 18 microns. Beads 9 of fulminating material cover the inner ends of the lead wires 4 as in Specification 768,405. To prevent the bulb shattering on ignition, protective coatings are applied to the outer surface as in Specification 768,412. Combustible material 17 within the bulb may be aluminium or aluminium-magnesium alloy foil not more than 25 microns wide or thick, the bulb being filled with oxygen or other combustion-supporting gas at a pressure of at least 700 mm. of mercury. The bulb shown has a volume of about 6 c.c. and contains approximately 11 mgs. of aluminium foil, each strand being about 10 cms. long.