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Patent GB-2433109-A (GB)
Title: A Refrigerated Storage Cabinet for Fabrics or Garments.
Inventor: DEACON KEITH JOHN
IPC: A47B61/00
Filed: 2005-12-10
Abstract: A refrigerated storage cabinet has an associated refrigeration unit 'C','C1', which in use, is arranged to cool the cabinet. The cabinet is suitable for use as a wardrobe, and may be used to store clothing, linen, and bedding items such as a folding mattress, sheets, pillows, duvets, etc. The cabinet may have shelves 'S' and a rail arrangement 'R' for arranging and hanging stored items, and a dryer arrangement 'D' may assist drying of the stored items. The cabinet may include electronic controls ('A' fig 1), which permit stored items to be refrigerated for a predetermined time period and then restored to room temperature. The cabinet may be thermally insulated 'TI', and warm air may be circulated within. Moisture within the cabinet may be limited or extracted by a de-humidifier arrangement 'E', and a drip tray 'DT' may also be provided.
Patent GB-2433335-A (GB)
Title: Identification unit for identifying content of interest to a user
Inventor: DEAN CARL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: An identification unit (8) identifies pre-determined content on a first page, particularly a web page, on a display device 2 by a display unit 7. An address link of a second page is inserted adjacent to identified predetermined content. There is also a display unit including the identification unit, the display unit also including routing means to route he display unit to the location of the second page via a further location to display it. The identification unit is preferably incorporated into a toolbar. The second page is preferably located at the site of a merchant and the further location associated with a manager of a merchant scheme which may include a system whereby whereby publishers and/or managers are credited when purchases are made or links displayed.
Patent GB-2434945-A (GB)
Title: Filtering high data rate traffic
Inventor: DAVIS SIMON PAUL
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A method of filtering high data rate traffic based on its content comprises identifying candidate fixed size partial strings (3) within the traffic (2) and comparing characters within the candidate partial string with a content addressable memory (6) containing wanted partial string values and identifying matching traffic. The filtering is performed by e.g. a network processor, and packets containing wanted string values are sent to a second processor, e.g. a PC operating at a lower data rate, for further investigation. The method searches for "anchor characters", e.g. the "@" in e-mail addresses, and a certain number of characters either side of the anchor character (Fig. 2, not shown).
Patent GB-2423542-A (GB)
Title: Compact with a TSP layer having a property which varies through the layer
Inventor: KESHAVAN MADAPUSI K
IPC: C22C26/00
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A cutting element including a thermally stable polycrystalline (TSP) layer 20 over a substrate 26 where at least one property varies through the layer. Said property can be material strength, transverse rupture strength or average particle grain size.
Patent GB-2424892-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric material
Inventor: FLATH DIANNE
IPC: C08L71/10
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A composition comprises (A) a first polymeric material having a melt viscosity of 0.15 kNsm-2 or less and containing phenyl, ether and ketone moieties, and (B) a filler. The first polymer is preferably a polyaryletherketone such as one with the formula: <EMI ID=2.1 HE=27 WI=93 LX=379 LY=593 TI=CF> <PC>where t and v are independently is 1-2. A composite material formed from the composition and a filler is also disclosed. The filler is preferably selected from discontinuous glass or carbon fibres, carbon black and a fluororesin.
Patent GB-2426020-A (GB)
Title: Angular offset drill bit
Inventor: CARIVEAU PETER THOMAS
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: A drill bit (50), has a drill bit body having a cutting structure face (55). A pin (53) is formed on the drill bit body for attaching the drill bit body to a drill string. The pin has a first central axis to be aligned with the drill string when attached and the cutting structure face has a second central axis. The second central axis is misaligned relative to the first central axis. The axes may be misaligned by being angled (figure 3) or parallel but offset (figure 5). The drill bit may be a PDC drill bit.
Patent GB-2435997-A (GB)
Title: Pressurized hydraulic fluid system with remote charge pump
Inventor: ROSE KENRIC B
IPC: F15B11/17
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A pressurized hydraulic fluid system includes a charge pump (16), a hydraulic motor (24) drivingly coupled to the charge pump, and a main hydraulic unit (12) adapted to function as a pump to drive the hydraulic motor. The charge pump (16) is in fluid communication with the main hydraulic unit (12) for maintaining a sufficient inlet pressure in the main hydraulic unit (12) when it functions as the pump. The system further includes a hydraulic fluid reservoir (20) in fluid communication with an inlet of the charge pump, a hydraulic accumulator (22) in fluid communication with the main hydraulic unit, and a return flow passage (11) fluidly connecting the main hydraulic unit with the hydraulic fluid reservoir (20) for returning an excess flow of the hydraulic fluid generated by the charge pump (16) to the hydraulic fluid reservoir (20).
Patent GB-2427860-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of ultrafine rutile phase titanium dioxide particles at low temperature
Inventor: GERALD DEVASAGAYAM SURENDER
IPC: C01G23/07
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a low temperature process for the synthesis of ultra rutile phase titanium dioxide particles through vapor phase hydrolysis of titanium tetra chloride.
Patent GB-2429017-A (GB)
Title: Gum or resin incense ingredient for candle
Inventor: AMBROSEN HELEN
IPC: C11C5/00
Filed: 2006-08-09
Abstract: A candle has an incense ingredient in the form of a gum or resin, preferably at a concentration of < 1 wt %. The candle may also comprise beeswax, stearic acid and an additional fragrance. Preferred candle ingredients include frankincense, myrrh, benzoin, collophony resin, copal gum, dammar gum, karaya gum and olibanum. A preferred candle composition comprises 77.0 wt % paraffin wax, 4.5 wt % beeswax, 8.5 wt % stearic acid, 0.25 wt % olibanum powder, 0.25 wt % myrrh powder, 9.0 wt % fragrance, 0.5 wt % candle wax dye.
Patent GB-2442790-A (GB)
Title: Drill Bit Setting Device
Inventor: TURNER STUART HAROLD
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A drill bit setting device (40) includes a holder (42) for holding in use a drill bit (10) substantially in alignment along a longitudinal axis (76) of the bit (10). The drill bit setting device (40) includes first limit means (70) for limiting movement of the bit (10) along the axis (76) and second limit means (72) for limiting rotational movement of the bit (10) around the axis (76). The first and second limit means (70), (72) define a pre determined set position relative to the holder (42).
Patent GB-2443420-A (GB)
Title: Water turbine
Inventor: OMER ABDUL MOHSIN IBRAHIM
IPC: F03B3/00
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A water turbine 1 is mounted horizontally so as to be driven by moving water, waves or waterfalls. Two or more turbines 1 may be mounted together and rotate in opposite directions, water being guided by wave diverters 3. The turbines (1, figure 5) may be arranged to form a zigzag conveyor belt arrangement. The turbine(s) may be laid flat on the water surface, or may be submerged or semi-submerged.
Patent GB-2444073-A (GB)
Title: Simulated fire with a beam shaper or lens modifying light from an LED
Inventor: O'COIMIN AUBREY
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A simulated fire has a LED light source that has, in addition to the epoxy casing encapsulating the LED, a secondary lens or light shaper with ridges 426, or an array of micro-lens or lenslets (fig 5). The shaper may distribute light across the screen or flame effect by, for example, changing a circular pattern to a rectangular pattern. In some embodiments multiple colours are output from one or more multi-coloured LEDs or from an array of LEDs of different colours to generate an image of a fire on a screen (180, fig 1), a coloured filter or dye used, and/or the lens/shaper may be tinted. The LEDs can be individually controlled by a processor, and mounted on a metal core PCB for heat dissipation. The height or angle of the light source or the surface onto which it is directed, may be fixed (figs 2a,2b,6) or adjustable (figs 1,2,3). A fuel bed (110, fig 1) may be illuminated by the light source or an additional light source. The screen may have a diffusing surface and a reflecting surface. The flame effect may include ribbons (186, fig 1) and a fan; a mask; a rotating foil rotisserie (fig 3); a rotating filter (645, fig 6); or a rotating drum with LEDs (715, fig 7) on its surface.
Patent GB-2440957-A (GB)
Title: Spectrophotometric apparatus
Inventor: LARGE TIMOTHY ANDREW
IPC: G01N21/00
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: Apparatus for analysing a liquid sample (194) comprises beam generating means (1) for generating electromagnetic radiation, detector means (8) for detecting electromagnetic radiation from the beam generating means after the radiation has interacted with the sample, and sample retaining means (10) for releasably retaining sample in the path of the beam. The sample retaining means comprises a hydrophobic surface (for example, a coating on a plate 118) on which the sample is, in use, supported. There is also disclosed a method of performing photometric or spectrophotometric analysis of a liquid sample by sandwiching samples between two opposed hydrophobic support surfaces, passing a beam of electromagnetic radiation through one of the surfaces and then through the sample, and analysing the beam after it has passed through the sample.
Patent GB-2430965-A (GB)
Title: Method of deploying a floating platform
Inventor: HORTON EDWARD III
IPC: B63B9/06
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of deploying a floating platform 10 which comprises first deballasting a hull 16 having art adjustably buoyant base 18 and a plurality of adjustably buoyant upstanding columns 20. The hull is then towed to an intermediate site before it is ballasted (Fig 7), such that the tops of the columns extend slightly above the waters surface. A deck 22 is then provided, supported by a buoyant barge 42. The weight of the deck is transferred from the barge to the top ends of the columns by either deballasting the hull, or ballasting the buoyant barge (Fig 10). The platform is then de-ballasted and towed (Fig 11) to an operational site before being ballasted to an operational draft and moored in place (Fig 12).
Patent GB-2446205-A (GB)
Title: Foldable footwear
Inventor: SMITH STEVEN
IPC: A43B3/24
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: A foldable shoe having a sole comprises a forward sole portion 100 extending from a front toe part of the shoe to an in-step part, a rear sole portion 101 extending from a rear most part of the shoe to said in-step, said forward sole portion and said rearward sole portion co-operating to form a substantially continuous sole when the shoe is worn by a user; and said forward sole portion and said rearward sole portion being separable from each other when the sole is in a folded condition.
Patent GB-2431772-A (GB)
Title: Media projector system
Inventor: BRONSTEIN KENNETH
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2007-02-05
Abstract: A system (10) comprising a media player (110) configured to play media content, a projector (100) operatively coupled to the media player, and a control unit (140) operatively coupled to the media player and the projector is provided. The control unit is configured to detect an on-screen display condition associated with the media player, and the control unit is configured to prevent first information associated with the on-screen display condition and provided by the media player from being displayed by the projector in response to detecting the on-screen display condition.
Patent GB-2446435-A (GB)
Title: Active noise reduction system for a lavatory
Inventor: KASSAM JONATHAN
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: Unwanted sounds produced by the use of a lavatory are reduced by an active noise reduction system. The system can be placed or affixed in the vicinity of a toilet or toilet bowl, incorporated into a toilet or bathroom accessory or d’cor, including being incorporated or affixed to a toilet seat lid or inside the bowl itself. The system may be activated by a noise sensor, motion sensor or other proximity sensor, and the system may include toilet bowl illumination preferably activated by the or those sensors.
Patent GB-2432321-A (GB)
Title: Tissue treatment dressing with electrodes and conductive gel held in pockets
Inventor: CHAPMAN-JONES DAVID JOHN
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A dressing 200 for treating damaged tissue has a pair of electrodes 210a,b either side of a conductive gel, so that the gel carries current between the electrodes in the region of the tissue being treated, in this case the lower leg of a patient. The gel is held in pockets 214 in the centre of the dressing and to either side are interlinked air pockets 218. The air pockets may be inflated via valve 219 to apply force onto the dressing so that electrodes and gel pockets tighten around the tissue. The dressing may include a control unit supplying current and sensors to provide feedback control based on measured oxygen, ph, bacterial infection levels or temperature at the treatment site. The conductive gel may release oxygen molecules when current flows.
Patent GB-2435139-A (GB)
Title: Secondary radar message decoding
Inventor: STEVENS MARTIN
IPC: G01S7/292
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for decoding Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) signals whereby at least two signals that are garbled together are received at two or more antennas. The received signal from one antenna is combined with a phase shifted received signal from one or more other antennas. The phase shift is chosen to suppress one of the at least two signals from the garbled signal in order to permit the other signal to be decoded.
Patent GB-2435931-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a marine seismic instrument support during surveying
Inventor: TOENNESSEN RUNE
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: Acquiring marine seismic data with a system that comprises a marine seismic spread adapted to survey a sub-sea geologic deposit and one or more control vessels 12, 13, 14 and 15, such as ROV's or AUV's, coupled to a boundary of the spread. The spread comprises one or more seismic instruments 8 attached to or within an instrument support 10 bounded by a controllable boundary 11. The instrument support may comprise a net of cables, a continuous sheet, a tensegrity structure or combination thereof. The boundary of the instrument support can be rigid or semi-rigid. Controlling the boundary includes maneuvering, re-positioning or maintaining the position of the instrument support. In use the marine seismic spread is deployed and a survey of a sub-sea geologic feature using the marine seismic spread is conducted while controlling the controllable boundary.
Patent GB-2436579-A (GB)
Title: Sand screen with sensor and inductive coupler
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A completion system for use in a well includes a lower completion section 102 and an upper completion section 100. The first completion section has a sand screen 110 to prevent passage of particulates, a first inductive coupler portion 118, and a sensor 114 positioned proximate to the sand control assembly that is electrically coupled to the first inductive coupler portion. The second section is deployable after installation of the first completion section. It includes a second inductive coupler portion 144 to communicate with the first inductive coupler portion, to enable communication between the sensor and a component coupled to the second section. A packer 120 may be included in the upper completion. Other aspects of the invention provide a sensor cable having spaced apart sensors connected by wire inside an outer liner: a sensor cable having sensors placed in an inner chamber containing non-electrically conductive liquid; a spooled sensor cable; a completion system comprising a packer, circulating port and stinger; a completion system comprising a sensor cable provided along an external surface of a casing and an inductive coupler; and a method of completing a well.
Patent GB-2437408-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for opening and closing a door due to gravity
Inventor: GODDARD-WATTS JAMES
IPC: E05F1/06
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A mechanism for opening and closing a barrier (10, figure 1) comprises a first, elongate support member 114 for pivotally supporting a second barrier support member 102 to which the barrier is attached for pivotal movement between a closed and an open position; a first drive means 118 operable for moving the barrier support member 102 from the closed to the open position due to weight of the barrier; a second drive means 120 operable to move the barrier support member 102 under the action of gravity from the open to the closed position; and a control mechanism for selectively maintaining gravitational potential of the barrier during operation of the second drive means for subsequent operation of the first drive means. The first driving means preferably comprises opposing cam surfaces 118 and 112 and the second driving means comprises cam surface 122 rotationally offset from cam 118 and engages inclined surface 112 to induce rotation in the barrier in the reverse direction to close the gate. During operation of the second drive means the cam surface 122 is raised, e.g. by treadle operated by a vehicle, to engage cam surfaces 122 and 112; once the gate is closed the second drive means drops to its initial position wherein the gate is ready for subsequent operation by the first drive means. A single treadle beneath the door with a time delay is capable of actuating the second drive means to close the gate.
Patent GB-2449102-A (GB)
Title: Urban power generation platform for use on street lampposts
Inventor: JORDAN CLIVE NICHOLAS
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A platform can be mounted on a street-lamp such that the platform can be used as the base for mounting various modular power generation or utility designs. Solar power or micro-wind turbine modules may be mounted on the platform and can utilise existing street-lamps, which may becomes a low-voltage DC network enabling the lamps within the street-lamps to be replaced by high efficiency solid state devices such as LED's. Several power generating street-lamps may be connected together in a DC island and their combined output may be passed through an inverter and connected to the national grid network. A back-feed may be provided from the grid to ensure supply when power is not being generated. Wireless internet routers/antennas, WAN, cameras or other modular devices may be mounted on the platform and any data generated modulated over the DC network and connected to the internet via a suitable gateway.
Patent GB-2438955-A (GB)
Title: Accumulator for downhole application with movable anti-extrusion device
Inventor: UNDERWOOD LANCE D
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: An accumulator 100 for downhole application comprises a housing 150 for inline connection to a hydraulic system, an elastomeric bladder 115 separating gas 165 and fluid 170 compartments and a two position anti-extrusion device 107 initially positioned e.g. at the surface to prevent the bladder from extruding into the hydraulic system but moves, e.g. at depth to allow fluid communication between the system and bladder which then absorbs system pressure fluctuations without the anti-extrusion device moving. The anti-extrusion device may be a two part piston 105, 106 coupled to the bladder and axially biased by bladder gas pre-charge to close an extrusion gap 185 between the piston and a mandrel 160 shoulder. The piston is lifted axially towards the bladder and held against a stop by downhole pressure. Alternatively a piston may move a mandrel to uncover ports or a sleeve may move to a fluid communication position. May improve power output when used with a fluid hammer.
Patent GB-2451855-A (GB)
Title: An episiotomy guide
Inventor: KAPOOR DHARMESH
IPC: A61B17/3211
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: An episiotomy guide <B>2</B> for use in conducting an episiotomy on a subject is provided, the guide <B>2</B> comprising a guide means <B>30</B> for indicating alignment of the guide relative to a line between the vaginal opening and the anus of the subject and a guide surface <B>40</B> rigidly disposed relative to the guide means so as to extend laterally at an angle from the vaginal opening when the guide means is so aligned, the guide surface extending relative to the guide means appropriate for indicating the angle of the line of a lateral episiotomy incision. The guide preferably comprises first and second guide members <B>4, 10</B> extending at an appropriate angle in a V-shape. A method of carrying out an episiotomy comprising placing the guide means <B>30</B> extending between the vaginal opening and the anus of the subject and using the guide surface <B>40</B> as a guide for making an incision extending from the vaginal opening at the said angle. The guide surface <B>40</B> may be used directly in the making of the episiotomy incision or for making a mark on the skin of the subject, for a later incision if required. A clip 20 may be provided on the guide means 2 for attachment to perineal tissue in use.
Patent GB-2455289-A (GB)
Title: A Frustoconical Burner Shell with Offset Air Swirlers
Inventor: PETER SENIOR
IPC: F23R3/14
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: A burner for a gas-turbine engine has a frustoconical burner shell 40 and an associated combustion chamber 42 arranged downstream of the wider conical end 44. The burner shell has at least two swirlers arrangements 48, 50, situated around the shell circumference, such that the longitudinal axis 62 of each swirler arrangement intersects a line parallel to, and spaced apart (d) from the longitudinal axis 60 of the frustoconical burner shell. The air swirler arrangement includes an air swirler 52, 54, and a pre-combustion chamber 56, 58, situated downstream from each swirler. The narrow end of the frustoconical burner shell may be an inlet for the supply of pilot fuel and/or air, and may also include an air swirler. Each of the swirler arrangements are connected to the burner shell at substantially the same axial point and at the same angle relative to the shell. The invention reduces the temperature difference between the central and peripheral regions of the combustion chamber, and the burner may be one of many such burners within an annular combustion device.
Patent GB-2445447-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for providing brake boost in a hybrid moto vehicle
Inventor: GABOR DANIEL
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A method and system for providing brake boosting in a hybrid motor vehicle (for example a hybrid electrical vehicle) having a brake booster generator 14 powered by an internal combustion engine 22 and by an auxiliary brake boosting device 18 not driven by the internal combustion engine 22. An output parameter (for example brake vacuum, hydraulic pressure or air pressure)of the auxiliary brake boosting device 18 is monitored and, in the event that the auxiliary brake boosting device 18 is not operating properly, starting the internal combustion engine 22 to provide a desired level of brake boost. Said operating condition of the device 18 is established by comparing the monitored parameter with a predetermined range for the parameter value, and starting the internal combustion engine 22 if the monitored parameter lies outside of the range. The boost device 14 may be an electrodrive or hydraulically powered vacuum pump or air compressor.