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Patent GB-2399431-A (GB)
Title: Translation system utilising graphical keyboard
Inventor: BARNES EWEN
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A computer system arranged to conduct proceedings with foreign nationals or the blind or hard of hearing, comprises a database comprising a plurality of prompts in a plurality of languages. The computer system uses one of the languages as the default language for the interview and a selected one of the languages as the language of the proceedings. The prompts are viewed on a main display in the default language and on the user display in the language of the proceedings. The computer system also comprises a loudspeaker for providing a spoken output of each of the displayed prompts in the language of the proceedings. In order to enable text to be entered in the language of the proceedings, a graphical representation 4 of one of a plurality keyboards, each having a different character set comprising at least the characters of a different alphabet, is displayed on the user display.
Patent GB-2396872-A (GB)
Title: Retrievable pre-milled window and deflector assembly
Inventor: RODGERS KEN DALE
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for drilling one or more holes at an angle to a wellbore (301). In one embodiment, an assembly (300) includes a tubular housing (350) defining one or more openings (325; 365, 375). Each opening is configured to provide an exit through which a drilling assembly drills to form a hole at an angle to the wellbore. The assembly further includes one or more deflectors (320, 360, 370). Each deflector defines a surface for guiding the drilling assembly through an opening, and each deflector is positioned inside the tubular housing such that the surface is facing the opening. The apparatus further includes an anchor (310) having a bottom portion attached to a top portion of the tubular housing and having a top portion configured to be removably fixed to a conveyance tubular.
Patent GB-2412775-A (GB)
Title: Fingerprint scanner and method of auto focusing one
Inventor: PAYNE ROBERT
IPC: G06V40/13
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A method of focusing a fingerprint scanner, the scanner comprising an array of sensing elements comprising taking an image of a portion of a fingerprint, then adjusting at least one control parameter value to focus the partial fingerprint image, next obtaining a full fingerprint image using the adjusted setting. The control parameter value is preferably a reference signal and/or charging/discharging time of a capacitor in the array of sensing elements. Also disclosed is a fingerprint scanner comprising an array of sensing elements the individual sensing elements being capable of independent activation in order to generate a partial image of a fingerprint.
Patent GB-2398168-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming low k films on a substrate
Inventor: MACNEIL JOHN
IPC: H01L21/316
Filed: 2001-01-17
Abstract: A method of forming a low k etch stop layer comprising depositing carbon-doped silicon dioxide by a plasma based reaction at a frequency above 4 MHz and depositing a nitrogen-doped silicon carbide film onto the silicon dioxide material. The nitrogen-doped silicon carbide film may be formed from a gaseous or vapour silicon-containing organic compound, such as an alkylsilane, tetraalkylsilane or tetramethylsilane, and nitrogen in the presence of a plasma in a chamber at a frequency below 4 MHz.
Patent GB-2401178-A (GB)
Title: Axially adjustable downhole sensor
Inventor: FOSTER MICHAEL
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A system for seismic monitoring wherein, an apparatus for acoustically coupling a sensor mechanism to a wall down a wellbore is provided. The apparatus includes a mandrel disposable in a tubing string. The apparatus further includes a carrier member disposed on the mandrel, the carrier member axially adjustable relative to the mandrel. The apparatus also includes at least one sensor mounted on the carrier member, the at least one sensor connected to the surface of the well via a cable line and a deployment assembly such as a rupture disk disposed on the carrier member for coupling the at least one sensor to the surface of the well.
Patent GB-2401588-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetrical tyre tread pattern
Inventor: TANIKAWA TOSHIHARU
IPC: B60C11/13
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: To enhance dry grip performance, hydroplaning resistance, and wear resistance, a tyre inner tread half Si is provided with a straight circumferential main groove 10 in a region spaced from a tire equator C by a distance 20 to 55% of a tread half width TW/2. An outer tread half So is not provided with a circumferential groove, but with one or more outwardly inclined lateral main groove(s) 20 each having a lateral groove main portion 21 which extends from the tire equator C toward a tread end Eo at an inclination angle   b  of 35{ or greater, with an inner portion 22i in communication with the main groove 10 and/or an outer portion 22o in communication with a tread end E. The inner half Si has lateral grooves 11 communicating with the main groove 10 or tread end Ei. The main groove 10 has inclined walls. The groove ratio for the tread is 0.15 to 0.35, that for the inner half being slightly greater than for the outer half (0.05 or more).
Patent GB-2414164-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer chopping board
Inventor: CHANG SHU-HUI
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A chopping board 10 comprises a stack of planks 111 and single reinforcing plank 112 with a sheath 12 around the peripheral surfaces thereof to hold the stack together. The sheath may be extended to stand proud of the lower surface of the board or to encapsulate the lower surface of the board, either option serving to provide a non-slip underside to the board. The sheath may have grooves cut into it at between each pair of planks 111, to facilitate their separation using a knife or similar. The planks 111, may be of different sizes to present a stepped appearance to one side of the board, which also facilitates their separation. The planks may be fabricated from food grade polyethylene and the reinforcing plank from wood, wood composite, acrylic or metal. The chopping board may be equipped with a recess or a handle to provide a graspable portion thereof.
Patent GB-2398998-A (GB)
Title: Hand held device for containing hot material
Inventor: MABLEY RUSSELL CHRISTIAN JAMES
IPC: A47G19/02
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: Hand held device for containing hot material, especially a plate for hot food. An embodiment of the device has a raised base (3) or support capable of being placed on a flat surface and also enabling a platform (10) to be inserted inside it, enabling an air gap (8) to be created between the surface and the underside of the plate (1), restricting the transfer of heat so that it can be held comfortably away from the dining table. The plate can be held underneath by the handle (14) or other holding mechanism, enabling food to be eaten comfortably while the person is engaged in other activities. Platforms with different holding mechanisms may be inserted inside the base depending on the environment in which the plate is being used.
Patent GB-2417316-A (GB)
Title: An extractor fan with configurable internal airflow pipes and plural air exhaust outlets
Inventor: SCHRODER WARREN DEREK
IPC: F24F7/10
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: An extractor fan 100 is arranged to adopt, during installation, one of a plurality of configurations, wherein each configuration of the extractor fan 100 provides a different direction of exhaust airflow from the extractor fan 100. The different configurations may be achieved using an exhaust airflow director which may comprise two relatively adjustable tubing portions 12, 13, the tubing portions 12, 13 each featuring an end face at an angle of 45 degrees. The end faces may be slidably connectable. There may be provided a removable duct connector 5 fixable over an outlet 7, 61 through which exhaust airflow is directed. The duct connector 5 may be fitted in two respective positions selected according to the direction of exhaust airflow. The duct connector 5 may have a bayonet fitting and may feature a hinged backdraft shutter flap (33, figure 7a). There may be provided an exit cover 6 arranged to cover an outlet 61 through which exhaust airflow is not directed.
Patent GB-2405885-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous well intervention system
Inventor: EDWARDS JEFFREY CHARLES
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A self-contained well intervention system (10, 14) which can be deployed from a lightweight vessel and coupled directly to a wellhead (15) is described. The system includes valve means (75, 77) for providing a suitable well barrier and sealing the intervention system to allow an emergency disconnect. Within the intervention system, a tool magazine (50) is provided which contains at least one deployable intervention tool (47). The intervention system also contains a tool selection (51, 60, 112) and deployment means (100) based on a winch (62) located in close proximity to the magazine and which is operable from the surface for selecting a particular tool (100) from the magazine and for deploying (22, 24) the selected tool through the intervention system and the wellhead (16) into the well. The tool magazine has a plurality of magazine pockets (54) each of which may have a deployable tool (47) therein. The tool selection and deployment means can be used to select and to join the selected tools together within the intervention system to form an intervention tool string which can be run into the wellhead (16) so that a plurality of different operations can be performed within the well during an intervention.
Patent GB-2413737-A (GB)
Title: Reducing frequency of network search if no network is detected
Inventor: WHEELER ASHLEY
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: An apparatus for prolonging battery life in a mobile communication device comprising means for executing a search for a communication network, means for confirming that no communication network is available if the executed search is negative, means for entering into a sleep mode during which a reduced number of searches are executed if no communication network is available, means for detecting movement of the device and means for re-commencing of execution of searches for the network in dependence on movement of the device being detected. This is especially advantageous where a user will be within an area of no network coverage for a long period of time. In this case, any network search will fail and therefore shorten battery life unnecessarily.
Patent GB-2405221-A (GB)
Title: Optical beam steering
Inventor: DAMES ANDREW NICHOLAS
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: An optical beam steering arrangement 5 comprises a moveable optical element eg. collimator 4, actuating means 2 for moving said element; and a motion transforming means having a first flexure means 35 connected to the actuating means, means 33, 38 receiving said element and a second flexure means 34 connected to a support structure; the motion transforming means being arranged to generate amplified relative motion between said actuating means and said element in two orthogonal directions in response to motion of the actuating means.
Patent GB-2421349-A (GB)
Title: Bell rope disconnection and length adjustment device
Inventor: MILNER NICHOLAS MICHAEL
IPC: G10K1/30
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A bell rope disconnection and length adjustment device which is clamped to the bell wheel spokes using plates 1 and 2. The bell rope is wound around a carrier which rotates between plates 2 and 3. The carrier cannot rotate while the carrier rotation stop is blocking its path of rotation. The carrier rotation stop consists of two 'L' shaped components 9 which are hinged on plate 3 and joined by bar 11. A tube 13 is connected to the carrier rotation stop and rests on a bracket fitted to the stay. Should the stay break, the tube 13 is pulled down by the spring 15 allowing the carrier to rotate and the rope to unwind. The tube 13 may be lowered intentionally by the operator, and, a winding handle fitted at point 6 enables the carrier to be rotated to adjust the sally position in the bell ringing chamber.
Patent GB-2423109-A (GB)
Title: A sash window with a retractable bead
Inventor: BRAID HAROLD KEITH
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: A window 10 comprising a window frame (1 figure 1) with a movable retractable elongate bead member 20 22. The bead member 20 22 is moveable from an extended position in which the bead 20 22 projects and extends from the frame into the window opening 5 to overlap a portion of the window element 24 to a retracted position. The bead maybe biased in the extended position, possibly with a spring. The bead 20 22 maybe locked in the retracted position, preferably with a hook 46. The bead 20 22 maybe situated in elongate channels 24 26 situated in the frame.
Patent GB-2412619-A (GB)
Title: Drive unit for hand tool machine
Inventor: FUCHS FRANK
IPC: B24B23/03
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: A hand tool machine, such as orbital sander 10, comprises a housing 12 which carries a drive unit operable by a suction air stream, such as that provided by a vacuum cleaner. The drive unit includes a radial turbine wheel 34 equipped with air blades (35, fig. 2). An inlet guide grille 44 forms at least one channel to direct the air radially inwards towards the outer circumference of the turbine wheel 34. A downstream part of the channel runs parallel to the axis of the turbine wheel 34, whilst an upstream part runs in the shape of an arc into a region bent radially inwards through a 90{ angle. An outlet guide grille 48 may also be provided to form a flow channel downstream of the turbine wheel 34.
Patent GB-2424863-A (GB)
Title: Hidden antitheft device in outer surface of a container
Inventor: DAVIES NICHOLAS CHARLES
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A container 20 and a method for the prevention of theft thereof, for which said container has at least one recess 22 formed in an outer surface thereof, wherein all or part of an antitheft and/or tracking device 4 is disposed. A covering 8 extends over the recess 22 and at least a portion of the outer surface of the container 20 making the antitheft and/or tracking device obscured and it cannot be removed from the container without first removing or damaging the covering.
Patent GB-2423692-A (GB)
Title: Metal toecap for safety shoes
Inventor: CHING CHEN-JEN
IPC: A43B23/08
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: A metal toecap for safety shoes includes an arcuate peripheral wall 21 that tapers forward, a top wall 22, and a bottom wall 23, defining a rear opening 24 for receiving toes of a user. The peripheral wall 21 and the top wall 22 are connected by an upper arcuate transition section 25 with a thickness that increases toward the top wall such that the top wall has a thickness greater than that of the peripheral wall. The impact-resisting property of the top wall is thus improved. The toecap may be made from aluminium or aluminium alloy. The thickness of the top wall 22 may reduce rearwardly. External ribs (28, fig.9) or internal ribs (29, fig.10) may be provided.
Patent GB-2435308-A (GB)
Title: Braided sheath air muscle with substantially fixed perimeter bladder
Inventor: GREENHILL RICHARD MARTIN
IPC: F15B15/28
Filed: 2006-02-18
Abstract: An artificial muscle comprises a fluid impermeable bladder 13 within a braided sheath 11 such that radial bladder inflation causes muscle axial contraction. To minimise bladder wear when rubbing against the sheath the bladder may be made of non-stretching material or a rubber but the uninflated bladder perimeter dimension is close to that of the inflated sheath and is creased, folded, crumpled and/or corrugated in the non-inflated state and devoid of irregularity when fully inflated. An extension sensor is provided comprising an LED (73 Fig. 1) and photo sensor (75) in telescoping tubes. The sheath and bladder ends are trapped between a tapered plastics bung (15) and a collar (19) and retained by wedging action. One endpiece has a fluid admission and mounting adapter 29 and the other has an axle (45) and pulleys for gaining mechanical advantage from a tendon (55).
Patent GB-2423198-A (GB)
Title: Inverter Apparatus
Inventor: YOSHIMURA MANABU
IPC: H02P27/08
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: When a CPU calculates, based on a frequency command value for driving an electric motor and a state amount of the electric motor, an output voltage command at calculation intervals of a predetermined time period, it calculates a plurality of output voltage command values, in which the amplitudes are the same but only the phases advance, at those calculation intervals under a given condition without shortening the calculation intervals. An ASIC reflects the plurality of output voltage command values received form the CPU onto triangular wave signals in the order of time sequence for comparison to output a PWM signal to a switching circuit. As a result, an inverter apparatus can be obtained which can cause the waveform of the output voltage to be closer to a sinusoidal wave than in the conventional art and which can reduce the processing load of the CPU, regardless of the value of the output frequency.
Patent GB-2425349-A (GB)
Title: An air flow control device having primary and secondary flow paths
Inventor: HOLYOAKE SCOTT NOEL
IPC: F24F13/06
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: The present invention provides an air flow control device that includes at least one inlet 2 and a primary flow path 3 associated with a primary outlet 4, and a secondary flow path 5 associated with a secondary outlet 6. The air flow device also includes at least one primary valve 7 associated with the primary flow path, said at least one primary valve being adapted to control the flow rate of air through said primary flow path. The secondary flow path may also be provided with a valve to control air flow through the second flow path. The device may be used in an air conditioning system to control the flow rate and flow pattern of air.
Patent GB-2424952-A (GB)
Title: Source and receiver side wave field separation in seismic surveying
Inventor: GRION SERGIO
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A method of seismic surveying includes deploying a plurality of seismic sources 405, 410 at different depths s0, su and a plurality of receivers 415, 420 at different depths c0, cu. Acoustic signals are emitted and received to form a marine seismic data set. The data set is used to form a deghosted marine seismic dataset. The method may be stored as instructions in machine-readable storage media or programmed into a computer.
Patent GB-2425496-A (GB)
Title: Sprinkler head assembly
Inventor: CHIH GORDON
IPC: B05B1/16
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: The assembly includes a sprinkling head 12 and a guide section 14. The sprinkling head 12 is a substantially hollow cylindrical body. A first face of the sprinkling head 12 is formed with multiple first outgoing openings 221 which are annularly arranged. A second face 24 of the sprinkling head is formed with multiple second incoming openings 241 respectively corresponding to the first outgoing openings. The guide section 14 is disposed inside the sprinkling head 12, including multiple passages 42 and at least one channel. The passages 42 communicate with two faces of the guide section. First ends and second ends of the passages 42 respectively correspond to the first openings 221 and second openings 241. The channel directly communicates with at least two of the passages. The water flow can be at the same time discharged from at least two of the first openings 221.
Patent GB-2423429-A (GB)
Title: Low-power integrated-circuit signal processor with wide dynamic range
Inventor: HEBERT GARY K
IPC: H03G3/00
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: An integrated circuit includes at least three separate power supply terminals (5,6,9), at least one (6) for those portions of the circuit that must accommodate the widest signal-related voltage excursion, at least one (9) for those that experience substantially smaller signal-related voltage excursions, and a common terminal (5).
Patent GB-2426765-A (GB)
Title: Induction of multipotent stem cells from monocytes
Inventor: LIU YUNG-HSIANG
IPC: A61P35/02
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: There is described a stem cell obtained by differentiating mononuclear cells, preferably CD14+ peripheral blood monocytes, with a compound that modulates protein kinase C (PKC) to produce multipotent cells termed "P" stem cells. The PKC modulator preferably modulates PKC  b  2 and is selected from Bryostatin-1, Go6976, GM-CSF, Stromal Cell Derived Factor (SDF), collagen or fibronectin. It is claimed that the "P" stem cells may give rise to chondrocytes, osteoblasts, cardiomyocytes renal cells, pulmonary cells, adipocytes or skeletal myocytes. The cells may be used therapeutically to repair damaged tissue.
Patent GB-2440317-A (GB)
Title: Functionality testing of secondary air injection systems
Inventor: PRICE SAM
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: A method and system for detecting faults in a secondary air injection system 10 of an internal combustion engine 11. The system has an air pump 16 for supplying air to the engine exhaust manifold 13 and, a programmable unit 21 for controlling operation of the pump and valve and a pump current draw sensor 31 for sampling electrical current at predetermined time periods spaced over at least on operational cycle of the system. The measured pump current is analysed by the control unit 21 to identify failures in the system. Current draw is measured in three phases of the operational cycle of the system; a first phase with the pump on and the valve closed, a second phase with the pump on and the valve on and a third phase with the pump off and the valve closed.
Patent GB-2429893-A (GB)
Title: A shielded sterilisation apparatus using electron beam irradiation
Inventor: HU HAIFENG
IPC: A61L2/08
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A self-shielded sterilization apparatus using an electron beam, comprising: an electron beam irradiator 1 for emitting an electron beam; an integral shielding 2 for shielding the electron beam irradiated from the electron beam irradiator and a bremsstrahlung of the electron beam; a tray 9 disposed within the shielding for placing thereon an object to be irradiated; an opening for placing an object into and taking the object out of the shielding; and a shielding door for closing the opening. The object is irradiated whilst either rotating the tray or performing a lateral scanning and stepping movement with the electron beam. A cooling system of coolant 3, pipes 4 and a radiator 5 is also included as well as a supporting rod 10 and driving device 11 to rotate the tray 9.
Patent GB-2429364-A (GB)
Title: Generating and displaying spatially offset sub-frames
Inventor: COLLINS DAVID C
IPC: G06T5/50
Filed: 2005-03-28
Abstract: A method of displaying an image (12) with a display device (26) comprises receiving image data (16) for the image, generating first and second sub-frames (30) where the first and the second sub-frames comprise a plurality of sub-frame pixel values and a plurality of error values and where at least a first one of the plurality of sub-frame pixel values is calculated using the image data, at least a second one of the plurality of sub-frame pixel values, and at least one of the plurality of error values, and alternating between displaying the first sub-frame in a first position and displaying the second sub-frame in a second position spatially offset from the first position is provided.