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Patent GB-2443199-A (GB)
Title: Wall chaser with interchangeable power units
Inventor: BYRNE DAVID VINCENT
IPC: B27B9/00
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: A wall chaser 1 has universal connection means 2 to enable connection to a range of different power units (motors) P, with different connection flanges 30 and fixing members 31. The chaser connection means comprises a receiver 3 for receiving the power unit flange 30, a deformable collar 4 for engagement of the receiver 3 and flange 30, and a bracket 5 for fixing to the chaser 1 and the power unit fixing members 31.
Patent GB-2433276-A (GB)
Title: Casing while drilling a monobore well
Inventor: CARTER THURMAN B
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a substantially monobore well while drilling with casing are provided. A cased well is formed by lowering a first tubular casing string 610 having an earth removal cutting structure 615 operatively attached to its lower end into a formation to form a first wellbore and is cemented in place. An expandable cutting structure 705 on a second tubular casing string 710 is passed through the first tubular 610 in a retracted position and used to drill through the drillable material of the first cutting structure 615 prior to being extended and used to form a portion of the well bore. An expander tool (400, figure 14) is then used to expand the second tubular 710 so that it has an inner diameter at least as large as a smallest inner diameter portion of the first tubular 610. Also disclosed are lined lateral well bores and partial expansion of a casing to leave a fluid path around the casing, prior to final expansion to seal the casing within a wellbore or casing.
Patent GB-2434068-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional display for control
Inventor: TSCHIRHART MICHAEL D
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: A device for controlling a plurality of electronic appliances via a 3D GUI is disclosed. The device includes a display (10), which presents an image representing a three-dimensional shape (24). The image of the shape includes a plurality of facets (28, 28') having operational modes for controlling an operation of at least one of the plurality of electronic appliances. The device may comprise a track ball (42) that may be rolled at least vertically and horizontally. The image turns, rolls or moves in correspondence with the movement of the track ball to position one of the facets (28, 28') in the centre of the image. A plurality of switches (44, 46, 48) may disposed around the track ball (42) to control selection of the facets (28, 28') upon user activation of the switches.
Patent GB-2432692-A (GB)
Title: Latency normalization by balancing early and late clocks
Inventor: TO HING
IPC: G06F1/10
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed. In one embodiment the method comprises inputting an early clock signal and a late clock signal to a memory device and generating an average clock signal for the memory device by averaging the early clock signal and the late clock signal.
Patent GB-2441016-A (GB)
Title: Raman Amplification in Distributed Optical Fiber Sensing Systems
Inventor: HARTOG ARTHUR
IPC: H04B10/291
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A method of providing Raman amplification in an optical fiber sensing system 60, comprises generating a probe pulse of light and launching the pulse into a sensing optical fiber. A pump light 36 at a shorter wavelength is modulated by for example, an optical modulator 62 to produce a time-varying intensity profile and the pump light is launched into the sensing fiber. The intensity of the launched pump light during launch of the probe pulse is different from the intensity at other times. Raman amplification of backscattered light produced by the probe pulse as it propagates along the fiber is achieved, as is amplification of the probe pulse if the pump power is non-zero during launch of the probe pulse. The system may comprise; one or more rare-earth optical fiber amplifiers integrated into the sensing fiber, an optical detector for detecting the backscattered light, and a processor for processing signals to determine information and about the sensing fiber and/or an environment in which it is deployed.
Patent GB-2432846-A (GB)
Title: Medium and culture of embryonic stem cells
Inventor: THOMSON JAMES A
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: Previous methods for culturing human embryonic stem cells have required either fibroblast feeder cells or a medium which has been exposed to fibroblast feeder cells in order to maintain the stem cells in an undifferentiated state. It has now been found that if high levels of fibroblast growth factor, gamma amino butyric acid, pipecholic acid, lithium and transforming growth factor beta are added to the medium in which the stem cells are cultured, the stem cells will remain undifferentiated indefinitely through multiple passages, even without feeder cells or conditioned medium.
Patent GB-2449920-A (GB)
Title: Parasol with a flexible awning barrier
Inventor: GWILLIAM FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: A45B11/00
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A parasol 10 for providing a barrier screen for a pond comprises a collapsible cover 11 secured to an arcuate pole 12 via a support joint 13. An upright support 14 is mounted to a base 15 and is secured to the pole 12 using a bracket 16 and a bracing strut 17. The bracket 16 permits the pole 12 to rotate and slide with respect to the support 14, and allows the pole 12 to be removed from the support 14. The strut 17 is pivotably mounted at one end to the pole 12 and can be locked in position using a clamp 18. The strut 17 is secured at its opposite end to the support 14 via collar 19. A net or mesh-like barrier 21 is located around the periphery of the cover 11 which extends downwardly to a position on the ground to cover a pond. The barrier 21 may be anchored to the ground by securing ground pegs through eyelets formed along the base of the barrier 21. When not in use the barrier 21 may be removed or held folded with ties 22.
Patent GB-2450142-A (GB)
Title: Frame support for a bag containing growing media
Inventor: COX RICHARD
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: A support for a bag containing growing media comprises a base and vertical supports. The base is made of four base pieces <B>a, c</B> which slot together to form a rectangle and the vertical supports <B>d</B> attach to two shorter base pieces <B>c</B>. The vertical supports <B>d</B> support a raised horizontal bar <B>b</B> which is able to support canes via mountings <B>e</B> for supporting growing plants. A protective sheet <B>g</B> may be provided which is attached to a spring roller <B>f</B> so that it may be rolled back when not in use.
Patent GB-2451095-A (GB)
Title: Tube coupling device
Inventor: WEI YUAN YAN
IPC: A63B26/00
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: A coupling device 1 for releasably coupling first and second axially aligned hollow tubes 10 and 11 end to end. The coupling device comprises a substantially cylindrical body 2 that is adapted to be received within the adjacent ends of the first and second tubes 10 and 11, wherein the device includes adjustment means 3 operable for radially expanding and contracting the cylindrical body 2. In an expanded state of the cylindrical body 2, the coupling device forms a friction joint with each of the tubes, locking the tubes relative to each other. The cylindrical body 2 includes one or two longitudinal slots 4 to allow expansion and contraction of the cylindrical body. The coupling device is particularly used for the joining of pole sections of dance exercise poles.
Patent GB-2439676-A (GB)
Title: TDMA communication apparatus
Inventor: TSUDAKA KENTARO
IPC: H04J3/00
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A TDMA communication apparatus for transmitting a DSC response command, while preventing overlap with AIS. A CPU (1) calculates the DSC transmission time length (Tdsc) of a DSC response command (S11) and determines the current time (t0) (S12). The CPU (1) calculates an AIS transmission standby time length (Taistx), and compares it with the DSC transmission time length (Tdsc) (S13 to S14). Then, if the DSC transmission time length (Tdsc) is shorter, the CPU (1) calculates an AIS reception standby time length (Taisrx), and compares it with the DSC transmission time length (Tdsc) (S15 to S16). Then, if the DSC transmission time length (Tdsc) is shorter, the CPU (1) performs a transmission control (S17).
Patent GB-2454374-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable swage
Inventor: GARCIA DAVID A
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: An adjustable swage features an ability to enhance a radial collapse force when an obstruction in a tubular is encountered to allow radial contraction so that the obstruction can be cleared. The movable segments are configured to elastically bend on high loading so as to create additional radial component force to aid the adjustable swage in reducing its size to clear the obstruction.
Patent GB-2453897-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing and separating a multiphase well effluent mixture
Inventor: POORTE EDWIN
IPC: E21B43/36
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: A method of processing a multiphase well effluent mixture comprises : transferring the mixture (L+G) via a multiphase well effluent flowline (2) to a gas liquid separator (1) in which the multiphase well effluent mixture is separated into substantially gaseous and liquid fractions; transferring the substantially liquid fraction (L) into a liquid flowline (6) in which a liquid pump (7) is arranged; transferring the substantially gaseous fraction (G) into a gas flowline (8) in which a gas compressor (9) is arranged; protecting the gas compressor (9) against liquid and/or pressure surges due to low gas flow rate and/or backflow of compressed gas by recirculating a recycled gas stream (Ghot) via a gas recycling conduit (10) through the gas compressor in response to detection of the onset of a liquid surge in the multiphase well effluent mixture and/or of a pressure surge due to low gas flow rate and/or a high pressure differential across the gas compressor (9); and cooling the recycled gas stream by contacting recycled hot gas (Ghot) with relatively cold liquid L within the separator (1) or associated flowlines (2, 6) preferably using an array of gas injection nozzles (14) which inject the hot gas (Ghot) as finely dispersed gas bubbles into the liquid (L).
Patent GB-2453701-A (GB)
Title: Tool holder assemblies
Inventor: STRATTON JOHN DAVID
IPC: B23B31/20
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: Tool holder assemblies (1) comprising a tool receiving portion R and tool gripping means (12, 13b) for gripping a tool received in the tool receiving portion, the tool gripping means comprising at least one tool gripping portion (13b) which is moveable between a tool gripping position and a tool release position, and a memory metal portion (12) which is controllably transformable in response to change in temperature between a first shape and a second shape and is arranged to act upon the tool gripping portion to move the gripping portion towards the tool gripping position as the memory metal portion transforms from the first shape towards the second shape.
Patent GB-2467955-A (GB)
Title: Coupling connection arrangement for a cab and trailer
Inventor: RICHARDSON ANDREW
IPC: B60D1/58
Filed: 2009-02-23
Abstract: A coupling for connection of a power and/or service supply from a cab to a trailer/ container whereby the coupling has coupling outlets 2a-2e movable from a first operating position located within the width of the trailer/ container to a coupling connection position for an operator to connect the power/service supply from the cab to the trailer/container. The said coupling outlets are arranged laterally beyond the width of the trailer/container whilst in the coupling connection position. The coupling outlets may be arranged such that they are lockable in the coupling connection position. There may be provided detection means to detect if the coupling outlets are laterally beyond the width or the trailer/container when there is relative motion of the trailer or cab and means to retract the outlets within the width of the trailer. The coupling outlets may be provided on a coupling plate member 2 that is pivotally movable between the operating position and the coupling connection position. The coupling plate member may be movable on a swing arm bracket means 3.
Patent GB-2469331-A (GB)
Title: OFET-based sensor with organic gate dielectric for detecting an analyte
Inventor: LIST EMIL J W
IPC: G01N27/414
Filed: 2009-04-09
Abstract: An electrical sensor ("SensFET") is provided for qualitatively and/or quantitatively detecting an analyte of interest (e.g. molecules, ions) in a gaseous or liquid medium, comprising an organic field-effect transistor (OFET) device fabricated on a rigid or flexible substrate 61 having a source electrode 63, a drain electrode 64, an organic semiconducting layer serving as the active channel 65, possibly one or more intermediate layers 66, a dielectric layer 67 and a gate electrode 68. The dielectric layer includes an organic material sensitive to a volatile or dissolved analyte in said medium, being adapted to change its electrical properties upon contact with said analyte so that the OFET generates an electrically detectable response.
Patent GB-2459197-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and method for removing hair
Inventor: TRIGIANTE GIUSEPPE
IPC: A61K8/34
Filed: 2009-04-17
Abstract: The invention encompasses a composition for hair removal comprising at least one organic hair follicle penetrating agent and at least one enzyme inhibitor for the purpose of achieving permanent hair follicle inactivation, and methods for hair removal using the same.
Patent GB-2462535-A (GB)
Title: A greetings card carrying a removable picture.
Inventor: BURLEY RICHARD
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2009-08-12
Abstract: A method of addressing the apparent short-term nature of greetings cards due to being discarded after use comprises providing an illustrated, folded card (30) featuring an expression of friendship or other sentiment and a picture 31. The card comprises a support member (35) adapted to engage with a picture to provide a first pictorial representation mounted on a card, and in a second mode when separated from the support member, provides a picture which can be adhesively secured to an object. The picture may be secured by pressure sensitive adhesive, or may be magnetic, or both types featuring a low tack adhesive (eg. aqueous acrylic) together with a magnetic adhesive (eg. flexible magnetic polymer film).
Patent GB-2475491-A (GB)
Title: Alignment tool for a femoral drill guide
Inventor: ALINEJAD MONA
IPC: A61B17/17
Filed: 2009-11-18
Abstract: An alignment tool 22 couples a drill guide 2 to an intramedullary rod 24 and fixes the orientation of the drill guide in the anteroposterior (sagittal) plane and the transverse plane. Preferably, the drill guide locates mounting holes in the femoral condyles for a cutting guide in a knee arthroplasty. The tool may have two arms 25, 26 and a handle 23. The first arm 25 engages with the intramedullary rod, the second arm engages 26 with a bore 28 on the drill guide. The arms are coupled through an offcentre pivot in the handle such that the distance between the arms in the caudal (frontal) plane can be altered. The angle of dip of the drill guide tunnel 6 may be adjustable (and there may be a second tunnel 8) and the guide may include a fixed foot 14 for contacting the posterior femoral condyle and a movable foot 16 for contacting the resected tibial plateau.
Patent GB-2464409-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods to dissipate heat in a downhole tool
Inventor: KAUL ANMOL
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2008-06-10
Abstract: Apparatus (400) and methods to dissipate heat in a downhole tool are disclosed. A disclosed example tool collar (160) includes a body (408) having a first outer surface, a first fluid inlet (514), and a first fluid outlet (512). The example tool collar also includes a passageway (404) formed therethrough, a second fluid inlet (516) to engage the first fluid outlet of the body, a second fluid outlet (730a) to engage the first fluid inlet of the body, and a first inner surface (718) having at least one protrusion (746) extending into the passageway.
Patent GB-314837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the police control of electric lighting circuits of shops, banks and the like
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 1928-04-03
Abstract: 314,837. Neale, J. April 3, 1928. Controlling consuming devices.-A device enabling a constable, from outside shop or other premises, to operate the lighting circuit of the premises by means of his lantern in order to inspect the premises, comprises a tube 1 which is is blackened internally and comprises a lightsensitive device 2 co-operating with a relay 3 adapted to actuate the lighting circuit 4. When the light of the lantern is directed upon the device 2, the relay closes the circuit 4. The tube 1 is so proportioned, and arranged at such an angle to the shop window 5, that daylight or casual illumination will be absorbed by the blackened' inner surface before reaching the device 2. The device 2 may be of the kind described in Specification 284,942 [Class 40 (iii), Telegraphs, Electric], and the relay of the kind described in Specification 304,618, [Class 38 (v), Electricswitches &c.].
Patent GB-1349624-A (GB)
Title: Column plate with openings and bubble caps or vents thereon
IPC: B01D3/18
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1349624 Gas-liquid contacting plate JULIUS MONTZ GmbH 3 March 1972 [13 March 1971] 10016/72 Heading B1R A bubble-plate for gas/liquid contact apparatus has the edges 3 of its apertures bent over and downwardly. The edges are bent upwardly before being bent downwardly and the apertures may be circular or rectangular. The downturned edges of the openings may be perpendicular to the plane of the plate, or may be flared outwardly, Fig. 3 (not shown).
Patent GB-661240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in folded-dipole aerials
IPC: H01Q9/26
Filed: 1949-04-13
Abstract: 661,240. Aerials. PHILIPS ELECTRICAL, Ltd. April 13, 1949 [April 16, 1948], No. 10018/49. Class 40 (vii). An aerial system comprises at least two radiators (three, as shown, 1, 2, 3) which are parallel, of equal length, and closely spaced, the adjacent ends are electrically connected as by members 5 and 6 and the aerial is fed at a gap 4 in one of the radiators, the feed line being connected to one side of the gap and led in an insulated manner through the interior of the part of the radiator on the other side of the gap and to the centre of an uninterrupted radiator whence it is led out at right angles for a distance of at least #/4, as the central conductor 7 of a coaxial line whose outer conductor 8 is connected to the uninterrupted radiator round the edge of the hole 9, through which the conductor 7 passes. The aerial system is substantially symmetrical in a way not dependent on frequency and can thus be used over a frequency band without substantial parasitic current flow along the exterior of the coaxial line 7-8 as a result of the different capacities between the aerial elements and the sheath 8. The radiators may be approximately #/2 long at the centre of the wavelength range covered and are preferably tubular.
Patent GB-806404-A (GB)
Title: An improved process for operating converter plant
IPC: C21C5/38
Filed: 1955-04-06
Abstract: A process of operating converter plants, either Bessemer or surface blowing, comprises adding oxygen to the waste carbon monoxide containing gases in the theoretical amount required to burn the carbon monoxide.  The gases may be treated in the hot condition to convert all the iron compounds present to ferric oxide or they may be cooled and the carbon monoxide burned without oxidation of the iron compounds.  The combustion may take place in a gas cleaning plant, e.g. a wet cleaning plant, or before the gases are supplied to a cleaning plant.  The amount of oxygen added is controlled in accordance with the amount of carbon monoxide in the waste gas.  It is stated that the ferric oxide produced is more easily wetted than the iron compounds present in the waste gases and therefore more easily removed in a wet cleaning plant.
Patent GB-963836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to high pressure lubricating devices
Inventor: ADAMS RICHARD
IPC: F16N21/04
Filed: 1962-03-15
Abstract: 963,836. Lubricator couplings. CASTROL Ltd. April 5, 1963 [March 15, 1962], No. 10056/62. Heading F2G. In a high-pressure lubricating device of the kind in which there is a nozzle 41 for engaging a nipple 47, the nozzle being disposed within a surrounding part 12 and so mounted that there may be relative movement between the nozzle and part 12 when the former is pressed against the nipple, which relative movement is arranged to open a valve 25 associated with a passage 19 through which lubricant under pressure can be fed, via the nozzle, to the nipple, means being provided for automatically closing the valve when the nozzle is withdrawn from the nipple, the nozzle and part 12 are so dimensioned and arranged with respect to the valve that only when the nozzle and nipple are in engagement and have the engaging faces thereof within the part 12 is opening of the valve effected by relative movement between the nozzle and part 12. As shown, a rod 24 carries a valve head 25 disposed in a chamber 28 and biased by a spring 29 on to a seat 33, the rod having a bore 44 communicating with the nipple 47 and, via a cross bore 45, with the chamber 28 when the rod is moved against the action of the spring.
Patent GB-944680-A (GB)
Title: Bituminous material screening and mixing machine adaptable for transport by road and rail
IPC: E01C19/10
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: 944,680. Mobile bituminous mixing machines. C. H. HEISE. March 16, 1962 [Nov. 27, 1961], No. 10073/62. Heading E1T. A machine for preparing bituminous mixes is dismantled for transport by pivoting a mixer 2 approximately 90 degrees to the right of Fig. 1, about pivot 2a and pivoting about elevator 1 about its pivot 1a to a substantially horizontal position with the part uppermost in use resting on the mixer. The lowest section 7a of a skip loader track is pivoted about pivot 3a to raise the skip loader 3 which is anchored to the chassis 6 by straps 8, the section 7c which projects beyond the chassis in use being pivoted approximately 135 degrees about pivot 4a to hang down in a substantially vertical position. A hopper 5 for delivering the mixed bituminous materials to e.g. a lorry is pivotable approximately 60 degrees about pivots 5a towards the left of Fig. 1. The mixer 2 comprises also screening and weigh-batching apparatus and the pivot 2a may coincide with the axis of a feed screw which supplies filler to a weigh hopper within the mixer.
Patent GB-393052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the phonographic reproduction of sound
IPC: G11B3/00
Filed: 1932-04-08
Abstract: 393,052. Reproducing music. JONES, W. B., 38, South Dearborn Street, Chicago, U.S.A. April 8, 1932, No. 10101. [Class 40 (iv).] A duplex record is made by picking up at spaced loci two differently phased versions of the same sound and recording simultaneously in a single groove in the record : the versions are separately but synchronously reproduced from the record to obtain binaural reproduction. Figs. 2 and 4 show the apparatus used. The stylus 13 is fixed in a holder 15 in the form of a cube carried by a resilient arm 18 fixed to the inside end of an arm 23 adapted to swing across the record 11. For recording, electromagnetic devices 19, 21 on the arm 23 are influenced by the respective versions of the picked-up sound and act through spherical surfaces 20, 22 on the resiliently supported cube 15, whereby one version is recorded as a hill- and-dale groove and the other as a laterally cut groove-in the same track. For reproduction, the surfaces 20, 22 may be replaced by microphone buttons and deliver audio currents corresponding to the two versions of the recorded sound through leads 30, 31 and control devices 33, 34 to terminals 35, 36 with which may be connected leads 35<1>, 36<1> to speakers 37, 38 spaced apart to accommodate the listener between them. Each ear of the listener receives each version twice, the first hearing determining the direction and the later hearings improve the quality.