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Patent GB-2424847-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for degassing a fluid
Inventor: JOLI ARNFINN
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for degassing a fluid including a sample probe (50) in operable communication with a pump (100) which is in operable communication with a gas trap wherein one or more nozzles are located to accelerate and expel the fluid into the gas trap (150) thereby liberating dissolved gases in the fluid. A method for degassing a fluid is also disclosed. The method includes directing a pressurized fluid toward one or more nozzles (154, 156) and accelerating and expelling fluid through the nozzles.
Patent GB-2439721-A (GB)
Title: A configurable golf practice mat
Inventor: GRAHAM PETER
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: A configurable pitch golf practice mat comprising an artificial turf playing surface mounted on a flexible fabric base envelope filled with loose granular material. The playing surface may be placed at various angles. The playing surface is sufficiently large for the player to stand on it and incorporates a series of depressions to retain the ball when the device is set to a steeper angle. A protective lip surrounds the edge of the playing surface. The bag has a waterproof covering and a opening to allow access to the filling.
Patent GB-2439955-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle safety unit using mobile telephone signals
Inventor: AVIET IAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: An electrical switch can be switched on and off by means of coded signal, either by word or numbers, using the mobile telephone network selected. If the switch is mounted within the motor vehicle's computer system it would break the ignition circuit and cause the motor to stop and thus stop the vehicle engine from propelling the vehicle. Included in the system is a warning unit informing occupants that the vehicle engine will stop, eg in 30 seconds. The unit can also be tracked whether the engine is running or not.
Patent GB-2440787-A (GB)
Title: Washing line for a caravan
Inventor: MEYERS JOHN
IPC: B60P3/36
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: A caravan washing line system comprises a pair of brackets 1 each of which has one end 3 located in a mounting unit attached to the wall of the caravan and the other end 7 of each bracket engages the wall of the caravan at a point displaced from the mounting unit. A washing line 17 extends under tension between the two brackets 1, 1', spaced from the wall 16 of the caravan. Preferably the first end of the bracket comprises a first portion with an elongate enlarged end capable of being received in the channel of an awning rail 10, 10' of the caravan 20. The second end may be in the form of a plate 7 with a plastic or rubber pad 8 which rests against a wall 16 of the caravan.
Patent GB-2431079-A (GB)
Title: Mobile temporary incident area network for local communications interoperabiblity
Inventor: DELANEY WILLIAM J
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: An ad hoc emergency interoperability communication network is estate fished by providing universal temporary incident area network modules (Ref 60) that communicate with each other on an open network, with the network being established when vehicles containing the temporary incident area network modules are within range of each other. The temporary incident area network modules are such as to have an RF or other connection with handheld or in-vehicle communications devices of whatever variety, but which have standardized voice, data and push-to-talk channels. The system thus allows communications amongst the responders (Ref 64) to an incident without having to set up pre-arranged protocols, equipment compatibilities, or equipment addressing. Moreover, command and control structure can be achieved through a commander having access through his own temporary incident area network module to be able to route and control the flow of information over the net. Portable temporary incident area network modules may be provided to provide range extension capabilities, for instance, for handheld modules that communicate with the temporary incident area network modules, which have a self-contained battery.
Patent GB-2433625-A (GB)
Title: Bonus game for players identified to the gaming device
Inventor: SCHNEIDER RICHARD J
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to networked gaming devices that can keep particularized records for identified players. A gaming device provides a primary game for all players and a bonus game playable only by players identified to the gaming device. The award in the bonus game is determined based upon a player selection following a trigger event being reached. A server can store records of player's present and past actions on the gaining network and can communicate with the gaming device using messaging. The status of games or awards can be stored from one gaming session to another, which allows a player to resume a previously started game or award at a later time. Some games include rewards that are collected over time that can be redeemed for personalized rewards.
Patent GB-2437827-A (GB)
Title: Touch screen element
Inventor: PHILIPP HARALD
IPC: H03K17/955
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: A capacitive two-dimensional (2D) touch panel (100) comprising three sets of interleaved electrodes includes a first set of electrodes (102) spaced apart along the y-direction and connected to each other by a resistive strip (105) connected at either end to a connection line (107, 108), a second set of electrodes (103) also arrayed along the y-direction and connected to each other via a notionally non-resistive first connection (111), a third set of electrodes (104) also arrayed along the y-direction and connected to each other via a notionally non-resistive second connection (112). The second and third sets of electrodes are interleaved without galvanic cross-conduction to provide a gradient along the x-direction to resolve touch position in the x-direction. The first set of electrodes resolves touch position along the y-direction. Passive or active capacitive sensing techniques may be used to acquire the position information from the 2D touch panel. The touch panel reduces effects of hand shadow and is useful with small screens.
Patent GB-2434728-A (GB)
Title: A brochure system
Inventor: STOCKLEY CHARLES GERALD
IPC: G06F3/0483
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: A system for electronically displaying a brochure comprises means for sequentially displaying pages up to and including a selected page to provide a browsing feature through the brochure. Browsing speed may be altered as desired and browsing may be forwards or backwards. Means for embedding a video (5) on a page of the brochure and/or for enabling an image (3) on a page to be expanded and/or for enabling text associated with an image on a page to be revealed may be provided.
Patent GB-2452326-A (GB)
Title: A water turbine comprising pairs of offset paddles
Inventor: FLIGHT GORDON TREVOR
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A water turbine comprises pairs of offset paddles for converting the flow energy to rotary movement. Preferably, each paddle in a pair is rigidly connected via a horizontal shaft 2 ( see figure 1) to the other in the pair such that their relative angle is fixed, and each paddle is able to rotate about the axis coaxial with the horizontal shaft. Ideally, the horizontal shafts rotate in the horizontal plane when in a fluid flow. The shafts may comprise a rocking frame 4 mounted about a central support column 7. The rocking frame serves to limit the rotation of the horizontal shafts about their axes, and may interact with a damper mechanism. The water turbine is preferably made up of several units (UNITS 1-8) stacked up vertically in a staggered fashion, with each unit having an associated pair of paddles.
Patent GB-2442339-A (GB)
Title: Ocular imaging apparatus for monitoring a bodily function
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM NEVIL HEATON
IPC: A61B3/00
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring a human or animal subject's bodily function in vivo via an ocular imaging technique comprising: a telecommunication device (e.g. a mobile phone) (1) provided with an eyepiece (7) for locating a subject's eye relative to an illuminating light source (e.g. L.E.D.) (4) and light recording means (e.g. a camera) (5), the apparatus being arranged to direct light into the subject's eye (8) through the pupil of the eye (8), to record light returning through the pupil from the interior of the eye (8) and to transmit data recorded to remote analysing means (e.g. a spectrophotometer) (20). The apparatus may be used to monitor a substance in the subject's blood (e.g. the glucose levels of a diabetic) and/or to record the identity of a subject (e.g. by iris or DNA recognition).
Patent GB-2438801-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia speaker product
Inventor: GOH AIK HEE
IPC: H04R1/28
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A satellite speaker system includes a side firing low mid driver mounted in a sub-enclosure which is vented into a second sub-enclosure through an acoustic resistance vent and to a third sub-enclosure through a variable aperture second vent. The vents further serve as pivots to allow the side-firing speaker to be rotated through a predetermined range, simultaneously varying the aperture of the second vent. The pivots are isolated by o-rings to provide an airtight seal to the sub-enclosures, as well as to provide vibration control. Third, fourth and fifth resistively damped vents allow the first and second sub-enclosure to establish acoustic communication with the environment. The front firing driver/s that reproduces the mid and high frequencies are mounted in a fourth sub-enclosure.
Patent GB-2454512-A (GB)
Title: Steerable drogue for in-flight refuelling
Inventor: MOUSKIS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B64D39/00
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A steerable in-flight refuelling drogue 2 comprises a steering mechanism for twisting the canopy support arms 6 to produce an aerodynamic force in flight which can be used to produce movement of the drogue 2 in a required direction. The proximal end of each support arm 6 may be cranked to engage a control ring 22 that is translatable by servo motors 10 to rotate each support arm 6 about its longitudinal axis, thus changing the angle of incidence of the arm 6 to the airflow and producing an aerodynamic force in the direction of movement of the control ring 22, ie perpendicular to the axis of the drogue 2. The canopy 8 may be mounted by a pivot 24 at the distal end of each arm 6 to maintain the shape of the canopy. In use, a controller (14, fig.6) receives information concerning the position of the refueling probe (40) relative to the drogue axis and controls the servo motors 10 which may be driven by a turbine generator 11. A flywheel (12) may store energy to meet peak demand. Alternatively or additionally, the drogue may be stabilized by a pair of accelerometers (42).
Patent GB-2454729-A (GB)
Title: Dredging vessel with a propeller used for propulsion and for distributing dredged sediment
Inventor: BLIGHT JOHN SIMON
IPC: E02F3/88
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a dredging vessel 1. Vessel 1 has a floating member 2 to float in ambient water, the floating member having a front end 2A and a rear end 2B, and propulsion means 3 adjacent the rear end 2B. A head 12, 13 is connected to the floating member 2 forward of the propulsion means 3 and moves along the water bed upon movement of the floating vessel relative to the water bed. Head 12,13 supports at least one water outlet 14. A water pump 16 has an inlet 16A connected to ambient water and an outlet connected to the or each head water outlet 14. In use the water pump 16 delivers water under pressure to the or each head water outlet 14 to disturb particulate material on a water bed whereby it mixes with ambient water, and the propulsion means 3 draws disturbed particulate material mixed with ambient water up towards the floating member 2, and the propulsion means 3 ejecting disturbed particulate material mixed with ambient water to the rear of the vessel 1. Agitating water can be delivered from a number of jets arranged on two bars 12, 13, in such a way that the jets form a "V-shape".
Patent GB-2444008-A (GB)
Title: Mechanisms for data rate improvement in a wireless network
Inventor: FLEMING KRISTOFFER
IPC: H04L29/00
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A wireless network arrangement includes a host device in communication with a wireless network module (e.g., an ultrawideband (UWB) module, etc.) through a universal serial bus (USB). A protocol is provided to support communication over the USB between the host and the module. In at least one embodiment, the host is able to offload network packet header processing functions to the wireless network module via the USB.
Patent GB-2450594-A (GB)
Title: A fluid level indication method and system for use in an oil well
Inventor: DAVIES DYLAN H
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A technique that is usable with a well 50 includes changing the temperature of a local environment of a distributed temperature sensor 87, which is deployed in a region of interest 71 of the well, and using the sensor 87 to acquire measurements of a temperature versus depth profile. The region of interest 71 contains at least two different well fluid layers 70a, 70b, 70c, and the technique includes determining the depth of a boundary of at least one of the well fluid layers 70a, 70b, 70c based at least in part on a response of the temperature versus depth profile to the changing of the temperature.
Patent GB-2452653-A (GB)
Title: Balance monitor
Inventor: SPEARS IAIN R
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for monitoring a person's balance, for example when performing a posturography assessment following a stroke, in which a unit bearing light emitting devices in a predetermined spatial arrangement is attached to a person. A system for monitoring a person's balance, the system comprises: i) a unit bearing at least one indicium, the at least one indicium having a fixed predetermined spatial configuration on the unit; and ii) an image capture device; wherein either the unit or the image capture device is provided with a means for attachment to a person such that the unit or device is locatable generally at a centre of balance of a subject, the system being configured to measure movement of the unit, the system being further configured to record movement of the at least one indicia with reference to the subject's centre of balance so as to obtain an objective measure of balance.
Patent GB-2455437-A (GB)
Title: A drilling tool having a pilot conditioning section and a reaming section
Inventor: MAKKAR NAVISH
IPC: E21B10/26
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling tool 501 for drilling a wellbore that includes at least a reaming section 531 and a pilot conditioning section 521. The pilot conditioning section includes at least one pilot conditioning blade 523 having at least one cutting element 515 formed of an impregnated matrix material. An outermost extent of the at least one culling element from a central axis 503 of the tool body is at least half of a pilot hole diameter. Tungsten carbide particles and a binder may be used as the matrix material. Other materials such as oxides or nitrides of vanadium, chromium, titanium and niobium may also be used. The binder may also include a binder powder such as cobalt, nickel, iron, chromium, copper and molybdenum. Abrasive particles may be impregnated in the matrix such as synthetic or natural diamond, cubic boron nitride (CBN), thermally stable polycrystailine diamond (TSP) which may be coated with a CVD or PVD retention coating.
Patent GB-2466469-A (GB)
Title: Sharing a common wireless communication channel
Inventor: KALOGRIDIS GEORGIOS
IPC: H04W16/06
Filed: 2008-12-22
Abstract: Method, system, node and signal for coordinating communications from two or more nodes along a common channel, where each node is preferably associated with a respective Basic Service Set (BSS). In the method and system the nodes, upon detecting the existence of unacceptable co-channel interference or the future threat of unacceptable co-channel interference along said common channel, communicate with one another to determine two or more time segregated medium access periods P1, P2, for the common channel, where each time segregated medium access period P1, P2 is dedicated to the signals of a respective node, for example, dedicated to a respective node and its associated basic service set. One or more of the nodes may be an Access Point (AP). The invention is presented as a 'survival MAC protocol' that is an extension to the 802.11 MAC protocol. The invention enables two or more BSSs, APs or WLANs to co-exist on the same channel and can be used when a new Basic Service Set (BSS) is being created in an area where all channels are occupied by other BSSs or to maintain connectivity or Quality of Service (QoS) when there is high inter-channel or co-channel interference and no interference-free channels available for dynamic channel re-allocation.
Patent GB-2467020-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flushing device for purging bacteria
Inventor: TINKLER PETER
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2009-02-02
Abstract: A fluid outlet 6 flushing device 1 comprises a flexible housing 2 having an internal chamber. An adjustable opening 3 is formed in the top 2a of the housing by means of which the device 1 may be engaged over a shower head or the like so as to enclose the shower head 6 within the housing 2 and thereby collect within the chamber fluid emitted from said shower head 6. A housing outlet 4 is formed in the bottom of the housing 2, to which can be removably attached a pipe 5 for removing fluid from the chamber. The fluid outlet 6 may comprise a shower head or a tap. A temperature sensor (11, Fig 3) may be mounted in the housing 2 to monitor the temperature of the liquid passing through the device. A plastic liner (10, Fig 2) may be used in conjunction with the invention, to prevent cross contamination of samples taken using the device.
Patent GB-2459398-A (GB)
Title: Binder composition for waste materials
Inventor: COMRIE DOUGLAS C
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2009-07-30
Abstract: An inorganic binder composition has a first constituent which is a poly(sialate) or a poly(sialate-siloxo) admixed with a second constituent which has one or more of: fly ash F, fly ash C, fumed silica, Al2O3, pozzolan, ground slag, nepheline syenite, anhydrous aluminum silicate, hydrous aluminum silicate, hydrous sodium hydroxide, silicic acid, potassium salt, and sodium salt. The binder is used to recycle and reuse revert materials from metal smelting operations.
Patent GB-2474043-A (GB)
Title: A post protector
Inventor: PEARSON ALUN
IPC: E01F9/011
Filed: 2009-10-02
Abstract: A two part post protector, the two halves 12 interlock together around a post and are fastened together using a clip system 3 and a nut and bolt 4. The base is made from an injection moulded plastic material with the clips and fastening holes being an integral part of the moulding. Each side of the base has a semi circular hole that when the two parts come together form a central hole appropriately sized to accommodate the post 5 to which they are being fitted. The two halves are permanently fastened together using two allen key bolts and nuts.
Patent GB-2474634-A (GB)
Title: Air treatment agent dispensing device
Inventor: AN YUAN
IPC: A61L9/14
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: A dispensing device 1 for air treatment agents comprises; a housing 2 having one or more walls to define an interior adapted to receive at least one removable container 3 of air treatment agent at least partially therein; an airborne agent detector 7, such as a metal oxide semiconductor/metal oxide sensor, provided with at least one aperture to the exterior of the device to permit, receiving means for receiving said at least one container of air treatment agent, emanation means 5, control means 6 in communication with the emanation means and in communication with the airborne agent detector means, with the airborne agent detector means being isolated from any fluid present in the interior of the housing, such that any fluid present in the interior of the housing is prevented from passing through said one or more housing walls to be detectable by the airborne agent detector.
Patent GB-293780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to machines for compressing peat or other fibrous or like materials
IPC: B30B9/06
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 293,780. Robertson, W. B. J. A. April M.,1927. Presses; rotary-table machines; moulding pulp; moulds; pressing-plungers.-A machine for compressing peat &c. comprises a chamber comprising side walls formed from spaced metal plates, a slidable cover also formed of spaced metal plates, and a slidable plunger. As shown in Fig. 1, the chamber is formed of side walls comprising metal plates a spaced by washers &c. b. A sliding cover f. also formed of spaced metal plates, closes the chamber in which the material is compressed by a plunger e having its upper surface d formed of spaced metal plates and hollowed for the escape of water. Fig. 4 shows an hydraulic press wherein the cover f is held down by rollers o and the plunger is carried by a ram g. Material is fed to the compression chamber from a supply pipe n through an inlet l in a box-like member k, the supply being cut off by the ascent of the plunger. A number of presses may be arranged in line and operated simultaneously. The pressed blocks are carried away by a belt. A number of machines may be mounted upon a rotary table. Specifications 29009/13 and 275,085 are referred to.
Patent GB-938318-A (GB)
Title: Process for the purification of dimethyl terephthalate
Inventor: NUKUSHINA KENJI
IPC: C07C69/82
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: Dimethyl terephthalate containing an aldehyde impurity, e.g the methyl ester of p-formylbenzoic acid, is purified by admixing the impure ester with a compound having a reactive methylene group, heating the resuling mixture for a time and a temperature sufficient to bring about a reaction between the said compound and aldehyde impurity with the formation of a condensation product and thereafter separating, e.g. by distillation, the condensation product from the dimethyl terephthalate.  Reactive methylene compounds which may be used include ethyl acetoacetate, diethyl malonate, ethyl cyanoacetate, a nitro-benzyl ketone and phenyl benzyl ketone.  A catalyst is preferably used to promote the condensation reaction. Catalysts specified are caustic alkalis, alkali metal carbonates, ammonia and amines, alkali metal alcoholates, metal alkoxides and Friedel Crafts catalysts. Generally 0.05 to 5.0% by weight of the reactive methylene compound, and catalyst if employed, based on the weight of the crude ester are added and the reaction mixture heated for about 1 to 6 hours at a temperature in the range of from 145 to 300 DEG C., preferably 200 DEG C.  In examples reactive methylene compounds used are ethyl acetoacetate and diethyl malonate and catalysts employed are aluminium chloride, potassium carbonate, sodium methylate, aluminium isopropoxide, zinc chloride, ferric chloride and stannic chloride.
Patent GB-715784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in sash windows
Inventor: RYLAND GILBERT FAYRER
IPC: E06B3/44
Filed: 1952-04-24
Abstract: 715,784. Windows. GIBBONS, Ltd., J. March 31, 1953 [April 24, 1952; July 24, 1952], Nos. 10339/52 and 18756/52. Class 20 (3) In a metal, double-hung sash window having longitudinally flanged stiles 4, the stationary frame sides include longitudinal metal slide-ways 8 having tongues 7 with which the stile flangets are interengaged, with interposed low-friction channel members 10. In the form shown in Fig. 3 the slideway at one side is pressed away from the stationary frame side by resilient cushions 9 which prevent rattling but allow the sash to be removed from the frame by moving it to one side against the force of the cushions. Draught stops 16 are provided on the jamb liners and draughtexcluding strips are provided on the horizontal members of the frame. In Fig. 6 the low-friction member 28 is pressed by the spring 31 into engagement with the tongue.