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Patent GB-2434341-A (GB)
Title: A method and vessel for removing offshore structures
Inventor: NATVIG BIRGER J
IPC: B63C7/08
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: A vessel 1 for lifting and transporting an offshore jacket structure (15, Fig 2) comprises a ballastable main buoyancy section 2 and two auxiliary buoyancy sections 3 protruding in the same direction on either side of the main section. The main buoyancy section is generally planar and has in plan view the outline of an isosceles triangle with an extension 4, 5 at the apex. The extension forms the fore part of the vessel and the base of the triangle 8, 9 forms the aft part. The auxiliary sections are located at opposite ends of the base. Through suitable ballasting the vessel may be rotated while in contact with the seabed into contact with the jacket structure, before being rolled back to an initial position with the jacket structure attached, before it is brought to the surface. The vessel may be made from stiffened flat steel plates.
Patent GB-2441791-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for managing data in a workflow process
Inventor: RICE JOSEPH H
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: In general, in one aspect the invention relates to a method and system for managing data. The method and system involves identifying for a first user at least one record of a plurality of records, generating a user interface which displays a data field associated with the at least one record in a grid format, receiving from a second user, subsequent to generating the first user interface, a first desired modification of the data field, receiving from the first user a second desired modification of the data field, triggering a conflict resolution process, wherein the conflict resolution process involves choosing a chosen modification from the first desired modification and the second desired modification, and saving the chosen modification in the data field.
Patent GB-2433410-A (GB)
Title: Stabilisation of iron-impregnated biomass in storage
Inventor: WHITELEY GEOFFREY MICHAEL
IPC: C05F9/04
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: An improved method for inhibiting variable yeast and mould growth and heating during storage of iron-impregnated biomass involves the supplementary application of appropriate combinations of fungistatic, fungicidal organic acid preservatives and other preventative measures in combination with iron impregnation of biomass. According to the improved methodology described herein, an iron impregnation process and additional inhibitors of microbial activity are used in combination with fine control of water content to reduce mould growth, heating and associated composting of processed biomass during storage. The improved methodology has been developed to increase the commercial value and saleability of products made from iron-impregnated biomass through greater stability and consistency of products in storage. The improved process makes it possible to store a processed biomass for up to 12 months without deterioration. The improved methodology can also advantageously remove the prior requirement for an intermediate storage period before packaging allowing the new process to be applied as a continuous throughput or batch production method. The iron impregnation of biomass treatment process can additionally be applied to the on-farm treatment of crop biomass prior to incorporation in farm soils or spreading as a mulch on farmland to increase the storage of carbon in agricultural ecosystems as a tool for increasing the sequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Patent GB-2438985-A (GB)
Title: Heat detector and method for manufacturing heat detecting element
Inventor: NAGASHIMA TETSUYA
IPC: H01G7/04
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a heat detector wherein thermal responsiveness of a heat detecting section of a ceramic element and the like is improved. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A heat detector (1) is configured by storing a ceramic element (10) in a detector main body. The heat detector measures a temperature in a monitoring region based on a dielectric constant of the ceramic element (10), and a Curie point temperature of the ceramic element (10) is set within a prescribed detectable temperature range.
Patent GB-2441229-A (GB)
Title: Hose splice with rigid cover
Inventor: NAGY TIBOR
IPC: F16L31/00
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: A long-length hose is spliced from two or more hoses containing an inner sealing layer 1A, 1B, at least two spiral reinforcing plies 11, 12, and a cover. The inner sealing layer is formed by leak-tight splicing of liners 1A, 1B and the reinforcing plies 11,12 are embedded into filling / adhesive material 7 inside a rigid outer sleeve 4, at the location of the splicing. The plies 11, 12 of each spliced hose may be overlapped within the rigid outer sleeve 4.
Patent GB-2447310-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic coupling with spring to ensure electrical continuity
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT E III
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: A hydraulic coupling member 10 is equipped with an electrically conductive contactor 36 which contacts the opposing member to electrically bond the coupling members. There is a cavity 30 in the end face of the female member (figures 9-20), or in an axially facing shoulder 14 of the male member 10, and a coil spring 32 is arranged in the recess 30. The end 36 of the spring 32 extends from the recess 30 to contact the opposing member. Alternatively, a separate contact may be provided (figures 5-8, 10, 15-19) which is urged by the spring. The spring 32 or contact may have a sharp point 36, and there may be a keeper 34 to retain them in the recess.
Patent GB-2444826-A (GB)
Title: A wellhead metal-to-metal seal assembly
Inventor: JENNINGS CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A wellhead seal assembly 29 forms a metal-to-metal seal between inner and outer wellhead members 11, 17. A metal seal ring 31 has inner and outer conical walls separated by a tapered slot 41. An energizing ring 43, 45 has inner and outer annular members 47, 49, 53, 55 that are separated by an annular cavity 61. When the energizing ring 43, 45 is moved further into the slot 41, the cavity width decreases but remains to provide a preloaded radial force to the seal ring 31.
Patent GB-2455710-A (GB)
Title: Text message storage
Inventor: CHINNADORAI JAY
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A method and system for storing messages, particularly SMS messages, directly from a mobile telephone, or other mobile device, to an online storage server with the ability to retrieve the messages using the same device. The system utilises a unique identifier of the message originating device, such as the telephone number, to securely allow access to the stored messages. The system can also be used to create a unique identifier for each message, search the messages currently being stored and provide secure access to the messages via the internet. The benefits of this system are that users can, in an uncomplicated and secure manner, store and retrieve their important messages.
Patent GB-2458437-A (GB)
Title: Fencing priority indication
Inventor: ROHDE JOHN
IPC: A63B69/02
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: Priority or right-of-way of one combatant's sabre strike over another in a fencing contest is established with reference to the combatant's posture and/or movement during the course of a passage of swordplay. Whether a combatant's posture and/or movement is such as to render him eligible for his hit to take priority over that of an opponent is established objectively by means of one or more sensors: a tilt switch connected to a combatant's sword arm to indicate whether a combatant's arm is extended in the direction of his opponent and/or an accelerometer to establish whether a combatant is moving in the direction of his opponent. The sensors may be incorporated into the garments they wear. The sensor outputs are sent to a scoring box which contains signal conditioning to generate outputs for logic circuitry which encodes the rules of eligibility and scoring so that an output can be generated which shows whether a combatant as registered a scoring hit on his opponent. Usual sword and lame contact sensors are connected to the scoring box for detecting hits. Scoring hits are indicated on the basis of the outputs of the posture and/or movement sensors and the contact detection.
Patent GB-2456323-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush holder
Inventor: SKOULDING RICHARD
IPC: A46B17/06
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: A toothbrush holder 1 comprises a container 2 defining a hollow body so sized and shaped as to accommodate a toothbrush. At one end of the body there is an open mouth into which a toothbrush may be placed and a closing cap for sealing the holder so that sanitising liquid held within the holder does not leak in transit. A platform element or cupped shuttle 5 receives the head of a toothbrush and the shuttle is manually urged towards the base end of the cylindrical body against a biasing spring 4 to immerse the bristles (B) into an amount of sanitising liquid 8. A closing cap is optionally provided at the base end of the holder to facilitate draining, cleaning, assembly and disassembly of the holder. Each cap may be threaded for engagement to the body of the holder or may be of the push fit and twist type. The base may further include a flared portion to enable the holder to stand upright.
Patent GB-2456558-A (GB)
Title: Controlling equipment with electromyogram (EMG) signals
Inventor: LANE RODNEY PAUL
IPC: A61B5/0488
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: The device comprises an electrode arrangement 10 and a switching arrangement 70. The electrode arrangement is configured to detect an electromyogram signal from a paralysed user. The switching arrangement is configured to receive the electromyogram signal, to determine whether the signal is indicative of a deliberate intent of the user and subsequently to output an instructing signal to the equipment if that is determined to be the intention of the user. The received EMG signals are filtered and rectified (figs 3 and 4) before being clamped to a reference voltage (fig 5). The clamping has the effect of exaggerating the EMG waveform, effectively doubling the peak amplitude of the EMG signals. The equipment operated by the switching network may include lighting, television, computers or an alert system for calling for assistance.
Patent GB-2458651-A (GB)
Title: Powered cart with key card operated steering head mounted switch
Inventor: TSAI MING HUNG
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2008-03-25
Abstract: A walk-substituting cart includes a body, a steering head member 14, a power device 12, and a switch to switch on the power device; the switch includes a mother board 2 fixed in a hollowness 141 of an uppermost portion of the steering head member 14, a dip switch 22 on the mother board 2, a card reading member (21 see fig 3) fixed behind the mother board 2, and a key card 3 matching the dip switch 22; the dip switch is electrically connected to the power device 12; the card reading member (21) is connected to the dip switch 22; the key card 3 will close the circuit of the dip switch 22, and in turn the dip switch will turn on the power device 12 of the cart when the key card 3 is inserted in the card reading member 21. The card 3 typically comprises a printed circuit board having a layout to match a particular dip switch setup. A warning signal and temporary shut off are provided if a non-matching fake card is used. A fuse 23 blows if the steering head 14 is broken to gain unauthorized access to the dip switch 22. The original controlling mechanism of the power device doesn't have to be altered to allow the key card operated switch to be installed to serve its purpose.
Patent GB-2458677-A (GB)
Title: Dual battery vehicle electrical system
Inventor: CONEN MARK
IPC: B60K1/04
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: The invention provides a dual battery electrical system 2 for a vehicle having an engine. The system 2 comprises a primary load 8 and a secondary load 10 and is switchable between an ON state in which the engine is running, an OFF state in which the engine is not running, a START state in which the primary load 8 requires power to start the engine and a PAUSE state in which the engine is not running. The system 2 further comprises a first battery 4 arranged to power the primary load 8, a second battery 6 arranged to power the secondary load 10, a battery switch 12 closable to connect the first battery 4 to the second battery 6 such that both batteries 4,6 can provide power to both loads, wherein transition to and from the OFF state is via a user activated mechanism and transition to, from or to and from the PAUSE state is via a user-independent mechanism, the system further comprising a controller arranged to control operation of the battery switch when the system enters the PAUSE state, leaves the PAUSE state or both. The system typically includes a controller 14, a starter 18, a generator 20 and battery state monitors 22, 24. One advantage of the invention is the avoidance of a voltage dip which may affect a radio during automatic engine restarting in the PAUSE state.
Patent GB-2448814-A (GB)
Title: Progressive cavity apparatus rotors
Inventor: SINDT OLIVIER
IPC: F01C21/08
Filed: 2008-04-22
Abstract: A first progressive cavity apparatus rotor is made by placing a core in a mould with a helically shaped bore, filling a void between the core and mould with a fluid, solidifying the fluid and then removing the mould from the solidified material. A second rotor 500 is made by placing a core 504 in a tube 506 which has a helically shaped outer surface 508, filling a void between the core 504 and tube 506 with a fluid 502 and then solidifying the fluid 502. A third rotor 500 is made by placing a tube 506 and a core 504 in a mould with a helically shaped bore, conforming the tube 506 to the shape of the mould, filling a void between the core 504 and tube with a fluid 502, solidifying the fluid 502 and then removing the mould from the tube 502. Forming the tube onto the mould may be done by hydroforming, using the fluid material, twisting and compressing the tube or by sucking the tube onto the mould.
Patent GB-2460657-A (GB)
Title: Tractor hitch
Inventor: WOLFLE GOTTLIEB
IPC: A01B59/00
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: A tractor hitch 10 comprises a pair of lower links 12 pivoted on a chassis 11 of a tractor. Each lower link 12 has a lift rod 15 connected with a hitch actuator 17a which is used to raise the lower links 12 relative to the chassis 11. Each lift rod 15 is provided with a means 18 for shortening its effective length in a stepwise manner so that the lower links 12 can be raised to a higher position relative to the tractor chassis 11 when the hitch actuator 17a is used. The lower links may be raised clear of any drawbar 42 coupled to a towing hitch on the tractor chassis. The lift rods are preferable in two parts, one part sliding relative to the other.
Patent GB-2462113-A (GB)
Title: Motor Vehicle User Customisation
Inventor: GALLICHAN KEVIN LANGLEY
IPC: B60N2/02
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of customising the position or physical orientation of motor vehicle components to suit seated motor vehicle users of different sizes and personal ergonometric preferences or needs, and in particular to the automation of such customisation for a plurality of different such users. The vehicle 1 includes components 2, 4, 6, 8 that may be moved 10-17 by means of electric motors to physically customise the motor vehicle to suit the physical size of the driver and/or a preferred driving position of the seated driver. A control system is used to control the motorised movement of the movable components. A portable information storage device 30 includes a memory for storing user specific data relating to the physical size of the driver and/or a preferred driving position of the seated driver. A communication means 28 is provided by which the control system may in use communicate with the portable information storage device to access the user specific data. The control system is operative upon accessing the user specific data to move the motorised components 2, 4, 6, 8 to suit the physical size of the driver and/or a preferred driving position of the seated driver. The portable information storage device may use communicate using a USB interface.
Patent GB-2467730-A (GB)
Title: Dart
Inventor: ADAMS STEPHEN ALEXANDER
IPC: F42B6/00
Filed: 2008-11-03
Abstract: A dart comprises a tip, a barrel and a stem adapted to hold a flight. The weight of the stem is in the range between 20-40% of the weight of the barrel, and is preferably approximately 30% of the weight of the barrel. The stem may comprise stainless steel and may weigh approximately 5g. The stem may have first and second end portions 1, 3 connected by a central shaft portion 6 of a smaller diameter. Preferably the first end portion 1 is adapted to hold the flight and the second end portion 3 comprises means for attaching the stem to the barrel. The purpose of the stainless steel stem is to redistribute weight towards the back of the dart, thus producing a resting angle in the dartboard of 0-5 degrees below the horizontal. This reduces visual obstruction of the scoring area.
Patent GB-2459001-A (GB)
Title: Dye compounds suitable for use in dye-sensitized solar cells
Inventor: LIN JIANN-T'SUEN
IPC: C09B57/00
Filed: 2009-01-08
Abstract: Dye compounds are represented by formula (I) (wherein R I is C1-6 alkyl; D I and D 2 are independently C1-6 alkyl or an aromatic ring (system); X is an aromatic ring (system) or a linear sequence of two such entities and Y is an aromatic ring (system); where each ring (system) is further defined in claim 1). These dipolar dyes contain pyrrole-based conjugate spacers between arylamine donor and a 2-cyanoacrylic acid acceptor. These dye compounds are suitable for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC). The dye compounds may have high molar absorption coefficients, so that the DSSC manufactured by the dye compound of the present invention can have good photoelectric characteristics. The dye compound may be (E)-2-cyano-3-[4-(5-(4-(diphenylamino)phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)]phenyl)acrylic acid or (E)-2-cyano-3-[5-(N-methyl-2-(7-diphenylamino-9,9-diethyl-9H-fluoren-2-yl)pyrrol-5-yl)thiophen-2-yl]acrylic acid for example.
Patent GB-2464784-A (GB)
Title: Gas pressure booster using drive gas produced by electrolysis
Inventor: JONES STEPHEN
IPC: C25B1/02
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: A method of increasing the pressure of a gas, comprising passing a gas through a gas pressure booster or compressor, wherein the gas pressure booster is powered by a drive substance which is produced by electrolysis. Preferably, the drive substance has a pressure of at least 10 bar and the electrolyser may be self-pressurised. Ideally, water is subjected to electrolysis to produce oxygen and hydrogen which may be used as drive substances. The method may be used to produce and store hydrogen wherein the hydrogen produced by electrolysis is stored at high pressure by passing the hydrogen through a gas driven booster or compressor which is driven by oxygen, also produced by the electrolysis.
Patent GB-2460952-A (GB)
Title: Expandable shelter
Inventor: LODGE TIMOTHY DONALD
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: An expandable shelter, particularly based on an ISO container, comprising a central shelter section 2 with an aperture in which is located a side section 4,6 which is moveable from a transport configuration, nested within the central section to an extended configuration, sealing components are provided around at least an edge of the aperture and further comprising at least one sealing plate releasable attached to the shelter. There may be an apertures and side section in each of the two major opposed side walls of the central section. The sealing components may be a resiliently deformable material which may be silicone rubber and wire mesh. The floor of the side sections may be foldable 12. Also claimed is a metal L, J or U shaped sealing plate (Fig.2,3) comprising a groove or recess accommodating sealing components of resiliently deformable material and a wire mesh, a method of making an expandable shelter and a method of deploying the shelter.
Patent GB-2462204-A (GB)
Title: Control of Power converters including high-order output filters
Inventor: HOYERBY MIKKEL CHRISTIAN WENDELBOE
IPC: G05F1/62
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: A DC-DC converter has: at least a fourth order output filter comprising series low pass filters including inductors L1, L2 and capacitors C1,C2; a control system including inductor current estimators that sense voltage across the inductors; a feedback loop providing the current estimates to the control system; and a self oscillation mechanism of the control system. The control system can comprise a feed forward path containing an opamp, a proportional integral compensator 106 and a comparator 108. Self-oscillation can be provided by the hysteresis of comparator 108 or by a phase shift network (fig 4, 404). Further feedback loops can connect the voltage on the capacitors C1,C2 to the op-amp 102. The inductor current estimators can comprise extra inductor windings (fig 2) or a series resistor capacitor combination (fig 5) and the feedback loops can include gain 118,120; low pass filters (Fig 2 RESTCEST) and differential amplifiers (Fig 5, D1,D2). The power converter can be a buck converter and used as a controllable voltage source for a narrowband radio frequency power amplifier (fig 6).
Patent GB-1404077-A (GB)
Title: Building material
IPC: C04B26/12
Filed: 1973-03-02
Abstract: 1404077 Porous filler/binder compositions SEMPERIT AG 2 March 1973 [6 March 1972] 10207/73 Headings C3C and C3R A building material comprises (a) 5-60% by wt. of a first granular porous inorganic material of density less than 0À25 g./cc. and a grain size of below 10 mm., (b) 15-80% of a second granular porous inorganic material of density above 0À25 g./cc., and/or 0À5-10% of a particulate foamed synthetic resin (other than a synthetic rubber) of density 8-100 g./l., (c) 0-40% of a natural or synthetic rubber granulate, mixed with a liquid organic synthetic resin binder, the mixture having been converted to a hardened form by setting of the binder. Material (a) may be pearlite, vermiculite or foam glass scrap. Material (b) may be either blast furnace slag, expanded clay or foamed cement scrap, or alternatively foamed polyurethane or polystyrene. Material (c) may be a rubber granulate mixed with a textile yarn. Material (d) may be a urea-formaldehyde resin, rubber latex, a polyester, a phenolic or melamine resin, a polyimide or a polyurethane, and may be present in an unfoamed state. In the examples pearlite foamed polystyrene, foamed polyurethane and/or expanded clay were mixed with a urea-formaldehyde resin, water and ammonium chloride and heated in a mould.