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Patent GB-2415663-A (GB)
Title: Folding blackboard drawing aids
Inventor: LAWSON JEREMY GORDON
IPC: G01B3/06
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A set square 10 has two symmetrical panels foldable joined by a hinges 16, 18. Each panel has front and back surfaces arranged so that, when the drawing aid 10 is in an unfolded condition, the front and back surfaces of the panels are coplanar. Each hinge has a cylindrical inner and a hollow bearing (60, 66 figure 2). Parts of each hinge are formed separately from the panels so that when the drawing aid is unfolded no part of either panel extends forward of the front surface or rearward of the back surface. Handle 20 has two T-section securing projections (30, 32, figure 2) which may pass through apertures (40, 42 figure 2) in the panels. The handle may be slid towards the right angles corner of the set square to retain the panels in position. A blackboard ruler has panels 102, 104, 106 with handle sections 108, 110 having T-section securing projections 120,122,124. Alternatively, the ruler may be formed from two panels joined by a hinge.
Patent GB-2404807-A (GB)
Title: A method and a system for indexing and tracking digital images
Inventor: GANN ROBERT G
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A method, for use on a computer system having a memory, permits a user to index and track digitized images resident in said computer memory. The method comprises creating a scannable contact sheet comprising thumbnail versions of the digitized images, information identifying each image, and at least one instruction for a corresponding designated image, the at least one instruction being manually selectable by the user, and printing out the contact sheet. Also disclosed is a computer system enabling a user to index and track digitized images resident in a memory accessible by the computer system. The computer system comprises (1) means for creating a scannable contact sheet, the contact sheet comprising thumbnail versions of the digitized images, information identifying each image, and at least one instruction for each image, the at least one instruction being manually selectable by the user; and (2) means for printing out the contact sheet.
Patent GB-2400960-A (GB)
Title: Transaction aggregation
Inventor: TREE IAN DAVID
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-05-02
Abstract: Transaction aggregation apparatus for aggregating transactions for products in electronic form supplied from a plurality of vendors to a plurality of users has means for receiving data from the apparatus of the product vendors and receipt data from the apparatus of the users. This data is reconciled and aggregated. The system allows both the users and the product suppliers to access their respective account data.
Patent GB-2417551-A (GB)
Title: Solar energy trap
Inventor: ARKAS EVANGELOS
IPC: F24S90/00
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: A solar energy trap (10) includes a closed serpentine chamber (11) having inlet port (12), such that solar energy (13) directly entering the chamber through the inlet port is absorbed and reflected within the chamber means until substantially all the solar energy is absorbed by the chamber (11). The inlet port (12) is arranged to cause photons of the solar energy entering the chamber to circulate substantially in a single direction within the chamber until absorbed, such that on re-passing the inlet port substantially no photons emerge from the inlet port. Photovoltaic cells may be arranged on the internal walls of the chamber (11). The chamber may be surrounded by a jacket through which a liquid is able to flow. The solar energy trap may be used for incinerating waste material or for the cremation of bodies. The chamber may be of titanium-tungsten lined internally with high-temperature ceramic material.
Patent GB-2407835-A (GB)
Title: Method of abandoning a well
Inventor: HEAD PHIL
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A tailpipe seal (41, fig 6) with perforating charge (42) and check valve (45) plugs then perforates production tubing 30. A pump assembly 50, including pump 53, perforating charges (61, Fig 8), sealing material 52 and plug 51 is lowered. Holes are made through tubing 30 to its annulus and displacement fluid is pumped out of the tubing and annulus (62) through a passage in the umbilical 63, leaving a fluid-free void. Outer concentric casings may then be perforated, drained then sealed prior to removal. In another embodiment, the well fluid may be pumped back down the well past the tailpipe. Suitable for abandonment of offshore sub-sea wells.
Patent GB-2419329-A (GB)
Title: Folding collapsible golf cart
Inventor: WU DAVID
IPC: B62B3/12
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: A collapsible golf cart, or trolley, comprises upper and lower frame members 1, 2 which are pivotally linked by means of coupling link 6, which in turn is pivotally attached to a folding control rod member 8. The control rod member is also attached to a transverse lower frame member 5 located between wheel assemblies 30. A locking device 80, also provided on the lower frame member, is linked to the upper and lower frame members by means of upper and lower links 71, 72, and when locked prevents the control rod member from moving to a collapsed position (see figures 7 to 10). When the cart is collapsed to its storage position the control rod member, and the upper and lower frame members, lie parallel with, and adjacent to, the transverse lower frame member. The golf cart may be powered by means of a motor 31, or it may be hand propelled (figure 11).
Patent GB-2405429-A (GB)
Title: Monobore shoe
Inventor: BURTNER JAMES C
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A method of attaching a tubular (22) to an existing tubular (10) in a well without reducing the inside diameter of the well is described. A shoe (14, 19, 28, 32, 42, 48, 58, 66) is attached to the lower end of the existing lowermost casing or tubular, generally prior to the casing being cemented or otherwise secured in the wellbore. The shoe has a diameter larger than the inside diameter of the casing or tubular to which it is attached. Subsequently, a liner is run in until its top end is in the enlarged diameter region of the shoe. A hanger can be optionally used. The liner is expanded into the enlarged diameter so that the net result is that the inside diameter in the wellbore is not reduced by the addition of the liner.
Patent GB-2406191-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for simulating industrial processes
Inventor: SINCLAIR ANDREW
IPC: G05B17/02
Filed: 2000-05-17
Abstract: In order to design and implement industrial processes in an efficient manner, an apparatus (1) is provided which can simulate a process to be implemented. The processing of the simulation is controlled by a modelling module (17) and is arranged to cause the constraints on scheduling batches in the simulation to correspond to the constraints in actual processing where mixing of batches initiated at different times is avoided. This is achieved by the modelling module (17), whenever a batch is initiated in the simulation, scheduling the following batch to be initiated, the greatest of either the maximum time items of equipment require to process the batch initiated if no delays occur within the system or the greatest time for processing batches of items equipment currently in use.
Patent GB-2409703-A (GB)
Title: Water supply for a mobile home
Inventor: KEE RICHARD
IPC: B60R15/00
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A water supply for a mobile home comprises water outlets in the mobile home attached to first piping 10 which has a socket 12. Second piping 16 with a corresponding plug 18 is linked to a water supply container 14. A pump 20 is integrated into the first piping. The pump 20 is powered from a battery or mains electricity. The second piping is fitted with a filter 26.
Patent GB-2412426-A (GB)
Title: A Candle and an Associated Candleholder, and a Method of Making the Candle in the Candleholder
Inventor: YATES MICHAELA TERESA
IPC: C11C5/02
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A candle assembly 1 has a candle 5 within a container 3. The container has a circular projection 32 that engages with a corresponding recess 22 formed in a base 2, which restricts lateral movement. A shade 4 surrounds the container and engages in a groove 25 around an annular rib 21 formed on the base 2, to restrict lateral movement of the shade. Apertures 41, 25 allow the flow of air into the lower part of the shade. The candle assembly also includes a close-fitting wick cater 7 within the container which inhibits movement of multiple wicks 6. The candle is made by pouring molten wax into a cavity defined by the container, the cavity including the wicks and the associated wick cater. A magnetic element is arranged below the cavity at the base of the container, and the wick carrier has parts subject to magnetic attraction, such as a wick clip. This avoids movement of wicks during pouring of the molten wax. The shade, base and container may all be made of glass.
Patent GB-2410251-A (GB)
Title: Valve metal powders and process for producing them
Inventor: LOEFFELHOLZ JOSUA
IPC: H01G9/042
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: Process for producing a valve metal powder by producing a precursor of desired morphology, converting the precursor into an oxide of the valve metal, stabilizing the structure of the oxide by heat treatment and reducing the stabilized oxide while retaining the morphology. Valve metal powders obtainable in this way, in particular comprising spherical agglomerates with a mean agglomerate size of 10-80 m, preferably 20-40 m, and use of these valve metal powders to produce solid electrolyte capacitors.
Patent GB-2427281-A (GB)
Title: Reference resistances for calibrating resistance meters
Inventor: FOSTER IAN
IPC: G01R35/00
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: The invention comprises a set of standard reference resistances for calibrating ohmmeters/resistance meters (or multimeters having resistance function). The invention relates to an electrical tester 1 comprising a housing 2 supporting a plurality of resistors each of a predetermined value. Preferably nine resistors are provided having a value of 50M ohms, 20M ohms, 10M ohms, 2M ohms, 0.5M ohms, 10 ohms, 2 ohms, 1 ohms, and 0.5 ohms. Contacts 3 and 10,11,12,13, 14,15,16,17,18 are provided to connect a pair of probes 4A,4B of a resistance measuring meter 5 across each resistor whereby the resistance value measured by the meter can be compared to the actual value of each resistor.
Patent GB-2416555-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool
Inventor: TELFER GEORGE
IPC: E21B23/08
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A ball catcher for selectively catching and retaining drop balls in a well bore. The catcher is located on a workstring. A main bore (18) axially through the catcher is restrained to provide first (26) and second (28) bores of differing diameters. The first bore (26) is further restricted at a lower end, thus balls within the first bore (26) are retained and balls in the second bore (28) pass through the catcher. The bores preferably overlap to provide a channel (30) so that smaller balls can pass between the bores for release. In one embodiment, the second bore (28a) is located centrally through the catcher so that wireline tools and the like can be run through the catcher.
Patent GB-2432956-A (GB)
Title: Anti theft alarm for a golf bag with motion sensor and remote arming
Inventor: VAUGHAN MIKE B
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: An anti theft alarm comprises a housing containing a motion sensor, such as an accelerometer and a sounder. The housing is preferably disguised as a golf ball so that the alarm may be hidden in a golf bag. When armed, the alarm will sound if the housing is moved, such as if the golf bag is picked up. Preferably the housing has an on/off switch and is formed from two hemispherical shells. The alarm may be armed or disarmed via a wireless link to a remote unit preferably formed as a key fob carried by the owner. The remote unit may also receive a wireless alarm signal to trigger a sounder in the remote unit when the motion sensor triggers the alarm.
Patent GB-2415706-A (GB)
Title: Increased density particle molding
Inventor: GWOZDZ GARRY
IPC: B22F3/12
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A free-flowing metallurgical powder comprises particles of metal and/or metal oxide having unagglomerated number average particle diameters of between 2 and 250 m and a coating on the particles of an at least partially hydrolysed hydrolysable compound, the coating comprising from 0.05% to 5% by weight of the particle. A sintering process comprises providing the freeflowing powder composition into a mold, at least 99% by weight of the composition consisting of particles of metal and/or metal oxide and heating and pressing the composition to sinter the powder.
Patent GB-2421561-A (GB)
Title: Mouse input device with secondary input device
Inventor: SAFAI MAX
IPC: G06K11/06
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A mouse input device (80) includes a tracking device and a secondary input device (10). The tracking device tracks movement of the mouse input device over an underlying surface. The secondary input device (10) is located on a surface of the mouse input device. The secondary input device (10) has a sliding structure. A magnitude and a direction of motion of the sliding structure with respect to the surface of the mouse input device is monitored.
Patent GB-2424149-A (GB)
Title: Wireless security system for tracking an individual
Inventor: BELL JOHN KIELTY
IPC: G08B25/12
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A portable security system carried by a user comprises a radio frequency (RF) transmitter, operating in conjunction with a portable unit (C). The user, for example a child or elderly person, may press a panic button (B) on the unit, or a panic button (D) on the RF transmitter, to send a data signal indicating the location of the user to an authorised party such as a parent or call centre. The data may be received via a mobile phone voice or text message, or displayed on a web page. The authorised party has the facility to request location data from the portable unit. The location of the user is determined by a GPS module in the portable unit, which preferably receives Almanac and Ephemeris data from a webserver to shorten the time taken to obtain GPS location data. The RF transmitter may be linked to the portable unit using an 'RF leash' feature, so that if they are separated by more than a specified distance an alarm signal containing location data is automatically sent to the authorised party.
Patent GB-2418522-A (GB)
Title: Clothing displaying anatomical representations.
Inventor: MIRZA SALMA
IPC: G09B23/30
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: Clothes are provided that have anatomical drawings on them, such that, when worn by a subject, it accurately depicts the location and position of anatomical features and landmarks which are relevant in medical examination. The clothes show cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, neurological, etc. systems. It may be accompanied by a handbook and a pen for making annotations on the clothes. The garments may be made from stretchable material e.g. Lycra (RTM). The drawings may be coloured using standard medical colour schemes.
Patent GB-2424659-A (GB)
Title: Damp proof member
Inventor: SLATER LEE JOHN
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A building component 10 comprises a planar cross member 14 locatable extending across a foundation wall, with insulating members 18 extending along each side edge of the cross member 14 to locate either side of the foundation wall. Other such components may be provided for use with cavity walls, at building corners and at junctions between walls. The planar cross member is preferably made of a plastics material and the insulating members preferably have a plastics material skin with insulating material located therein.
Patent GB-2438650-A (GB)
Title: Foldable PIN (personal identification number) shield
Inventor: LAVERY STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: A foldable PIN shield comprises a rectangular shaped back <B>1</B> of translucent material having two integral folding triangular shaped sides <B>2, 3</B>. The shield unfolds to form a shield which obscures the view of bystanders when a PIN is being input into a machine. The shield may be provided with attachments <B>5</B> for keys <B>6</B> or other gadgets <B>6g</B> and/or a credit card pocket <B>4</B>. The triangular sides <B>2, 3</B> may incorporate fasteners such as hook and loop fasteners <B>2v, 3v</B> to hold the device in a closed position. The translucent material may be translucent card, plastic, nylon or synthetic material. The shield may be preformed so that the shield springs open when the fasteners <B>2v, 3v</B> are released. The attachments may be eyelet rivets. The shield may incorporate a Swiss Army knife, miniature tool, miniature torch or coin purse. The shield may also incorporate printed advertisements on a convenient face.
Patent GB-2427975-A (GB)
Title: Real-time polarization difference imaging
Inventor: PLANT JAMES
IPC: G01N21/21
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for real-time polarization difference imaging (PDI) video includes an imaging lens 8 focusing unpolarized stimulus light 2 onto collimating lens 12, the collimating lens ensuring the stimulus beams become parallel 14 before striking a polarizing beam-splitter 18. The beam-splitter segregates the light into separate orthogonally polarized components 20,22, each component being respectively focused by lenses 24,26 upon separate imaging sensors (cam I, cam 2). A processor 28 subtracts the output signal of one sensor from the output signal of the other sensor, thereby creating a real-time polarization difference video image 30. The efficiency of such a system is greatly enhanced by illuminating the target with a polarized light source with a polarization orientation matching that of one of the orthogonally polarized component light beams. PDI-enhanced targets can be constructed with surface features and textures optimized to result in a maximum return signal strength and spatial contrast.
Patent GB-2428258-A (GB)
Title: Roof tile
Inventor: LITTLE MALCOLM HARCOURT
IPC: E04D13/18
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: A roof tile incorporates wind turbines 22 to harness energy from the wind. The tile Is preferably a ridge tile which may be combined with other Identical ridge tiles on the ridge of a pitched roof. The wind turbines are housed within the outer walls of the tile, in an internal void 12 Into which the wind can blow. The tiles Interface with other tiles on the roof. Each turbine drives a generator for converting rotation of the rotor into electricity. A solar energy collector 26 may be fitted on the outer walls of the tile.
Patent GB-2429248-A (GB)
Title: An automatic transmission having a two-speed input and a Simpson gearset
Inventor: THOMAS STEVEN GERALD
IPC: F16H3/66
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: A multi-speed automatic transmission includes an input 28 and output 29, first, second and third planetary gear units 32, 34, 36, each gear unit including a sun gear 38; 46; 54, a ring gear 40; 48,49; 56, planet pinions 44; 52; 60 meshing with the sun gear 38; 46; 54 and the ring gear 40; 48, 49; 56, and a carrier 42; 50; 58 rotatably supporting the planet pinions 44; 52; 60. A first brake 72 alternately holds against rotation and releases the sun gear 46 of the second gear unit 34 and the sun gear 54 of the third gear unit 36. A second brake 74 alternately holds and releases the carrier 50 of the second gear unit 34. A first clutch 64 alternately connects and disconnects the carrier 42 of the first gear unit 32 and the ring gear 56 of the third gear unit 36. A second clutch 66 alternately disconnects and connects the carrier 42 of the first gear unit 32 to the sun gears 46, 54 of the second gear unit 34 and third gear unit 36. A third clutch 68 alternately releases and connects the input 28 and ring gear 40 of the first gear unit 32 to the carrier 50 of the second gear unit 34.
Patent GB-2432724-A (GB)
Title: Roof anchor for collector elements
Inventor: SEDELMAYER RAINER
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: A roof anchor (2) for attaching collector panels provided with photovoltaic elements to a roof or a faÃade, constructed like a flat supporting clip (2) of sheet metal. The clip is constructed so that one of its two ends having a first bend (21), which grips the bottom edge of the collector panel from underneath, and the other end having a second bend (23) directed towards the opposite side of the first bend, so the clip can be hung onto a roof lath (3) or a faÃade lath.
Patent GB-2443177-A (GB)
Title: Axle Assembly and Vehicle
Inventor: LEVELL PAUL
IPC: B60K23/04
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: An axle assembly for a vehicle, the axle assembly comprising a differential gear (32) having an input for connection (31) to a drive shaft, and a first wheel hub (33) to support a first wheel and a second wheel hub (34) to support a second wheel, the first wheel hub and the second wheel hub being drivingly connected to the differential gear, wherein the first wheel hub is drivingly connected to the differential gear via a reverser mechanism (44), the reverser mechanism having a first operating mode where the first wheel hub is driven in the same direction as the second wheel hub and a second operating mode where the first wheel hub is driven in the opposite direction to the second wheel hub.
Patent GB-2443480-A (GB)
Title: Roller cleaning brush
Inventor: SHAW MARK DARREN
IPC: B60S1/68
Filed: 2006-11-01
Abstract: A roller cleaning brush to be used in conjunction with a drive roller for moving non-driven vehicles, in particular trailers, containing a propulsion unit. The roller cleaning brush is mounted near the roller so that the bristles of the brush come into contact with the roller and provide a cleaning function when the roller rotates, either clockwise or anticlockwise. The cleaning brush would remove leaves, stones and/or other debris stuck on the roller surface.
Patent GB-2446202-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring and controlling a device under test
Inventor: BROCKBANK IAN BOWMAN
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: A device under test comprises a plurality of registers, each register having a register value and comprising a plurality of data bits for controlling a setting or settings of the device. The apparatus performing the monitoring and controlling comprises display means for displaying an interactive register map to a user. The map is configured to display a plurality of register values simultaneously, and further adapted to display one or more data fields corresponding to each register value, each data field relating to one or more of the data bits and having a first indicator for representing a corresponding device setting. In this manner, a user can readily appreciate which device settings are controlled by the same register value, and hence can be written simultaneously.
Patent GB-2445004-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the use of access points in a telecommunications network
Inventor: FOX DAVE
IPC: H04W12/08
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: In a GSM, UMTS or LTE mobile telecommunications network, the conventional radio access network comprises the base stations 3. In addition one or more access points 20 may be provided. An access point 20 is typically connected to the network core 12 by an IP transport broadband connection. The access point 20 is configured to appear to the mobile terminal 1 as a conventional base station. Arrangements are disclosed which allow the network to restrict access to the network via these access points whilst also minimising signalling requirements. In one aspect, the access points are excluded from traditional Tracking Areas, but associated therewith by a network controller in a mapping in order to notify authorised mobile terminals of the Access Point's existence.