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Patent GB-2380153-A (GB)
Title: Forming a double ended upset pipe
Inventor: SAHLEM DONALD P
IPC: B21C23/08
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: Apparatus for and method of extruding a metal pipe having a uniform inner diameter. The forward and rearward end sections of the pipe are thicker than the middle section of the pipe. A heated metal billet having a cylindrical longitudinal bore is inserted into the rear opening of a cylindrical bore of a stationary container. A two-part removable inner die is located within the bore of the container and an outer die is located outside of the container. The billet is moved within by a press which includes a mandrel extending forwardly from a pressing surface toward the billet. The mandrel has a cylindrical relatively large diameter rearward portion, a cylindrical relatively small diameter middle portion and a frusto conical forward portion which tapers outwardly in the forward direction form the diameter of the middle portion to the diameter of the forward portion.
Patent GB-2397893-A (GB)
Title: Permanently eccentered formation tester
Inventor: JACOBSON AARON
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a formation tester 10 for determining the formation pressure of a subsurface formation traversed by a wellbore, said formation tester comprising: <UL ST="-"> <LI>an elongate tester body, <LI>a support plate 3 that is extendible outwardly from the surface of the formation tester body, said support plate carrying probe means 5 to establish a passageway between the inside of said formation tester body and said formation, and a sealing pad 6 connected to said probe means to isolate said passage way between the inside of said formation tester body and said formation; <LI>anchoring means 7 to settle said tester body at a level within the wellbore. </UL> The elongate tester body comprises an eccentric portion 2 wherein said support plate 3 is mounted such that a determined standoff is maintained between said elongate tester body 1 and the wall 8 of the wellbore when said tester body is sealed at a level in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2398752-A (GB)
Title: Roller-typed paintbrush's structural improvement
Inventor: LYE SHENG-PING
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A roller-typed paintbrush's structural improvement is mainly comprised of a hollow grip 1 made of plastic material and a hollow support 2, the first connection end 21 of which is connected securely to the front side of the hollow grip, and another end of which is extended to left side and right side outwardly to become a first supporting arm 22 and a second supporting arm 23, inside front side of both which is arranged an immovable axis. There are two supporting wheels 3, which may be fitted into the immovable axis arranged pivotally at the first supporting arm 22 and second supporting arm 23, and the inside part of both which may be inserted into the hollow roller 4 arranged hair-sheath 41 to be wedged in securely by a method of tight fitting, such that an objective of quick assembly or taking-apart may be achieved. Paint may be supplied to the inside of the hollow roller 4 through hollow support arms 22,23 (figure 5).
Patent GB-2400403-A (GB)
Title: Lock deadbolt and blocking means for drive arm
Inventor: WALKER ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E05B63/16
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A lock comprises a casing 10, 11, 12, 13a, 13b, 14 containing a deadbolt 21 moveable between extended and retracted positions by movement of a drive plate 34. The drive plate 34 is operated by the rotation of an external handle through a boss 24a. A key operated internal bolt 100 is moveable to a position in which the internal bolt 100 blocks movement of drive plate 34 and so prevents the deadblot 21 from being extracted.
Patent GB-2388378-A (GB)
Title: Whitened fluff pulp
Inventor: NEOGI AMAR N
IPC: D04H1/04
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: A whitened fluff pulp comprises pulp fibres and a white pigment, a colouring agent or a fluorescent whitening agent. Preferred whiteners include di-, tetra-, or hexasulphonated stilbenes, calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, barium sulphate or high brightness chalk or blue dyes. The pulp fibres may be crosslinked, for example by citric acid and find application in the manufacture of personal care absorbent products such as diapers, incontinence products or feminine care products, for example when combined with superabsorbent material with water permeable facing sheets and water impervious backing sheets.
Patent GB-2384785-A (GB)
Title: Amorphous coke for special carbonaceous material and process for producing the same
Inventor: IKEDA TAISA
IPC: C04B35/52
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: An amorphous coke obtained by compounding a coal tar and/or petroleum heavy oil with a resin and subjecting the composition to thermal cracking/polycondensation, wherein the coke has a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than the coke obtained from the heavy oil alone and gives a molding which upon graphitization shrinks by at least 0.3% in terms of volume change; and a process for producing an amorphous coke for special carbonaceous materials which comprises subjecting a coal tar and/or petroleum heavy oil to thermal cracking/polycondensation, wherein a resin is incorporated into the feed material to thereby alter a coke crystal structure.
Patent GB-2393057-A (GB)
Title: Dual mode uplink/downlink location measurement and multi-protocol location measurement
Inventor: DAVIS GREGORY G
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A method for locating mobile devices that communicate using first and second communication protocols. In this method, TOA measurements are made for signals conforming to first and second communication protocols. A location of a first mobile device is calculated based on the TOA measurements made for signals conforming to first communication protocol, and a location of a second mobile device is calculated based on the TOA measurements made for signals conforming to second communication protocol. This method may be used on the uplink system or on the downlink.
Patent GB-2390719-A (GB)
Title: Theft prevention using location determination
Inventor: JUNNARKAR HARSHAD V
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: An appliance determines its location, and may determine whether it has moved a distance or to a location which does not meet a local policy guideline. It may notify a central agency of such move, and the central agency may determine whether the move does not meet a remote policy guideline. The central agency may notify law enforcement. The appliance or the central agency may require a re-authentication of the user, and may disable the appliance.
Patent GB-2393193-A (GB)
Title: A panel securement apparatus
Inventor: CARROLL JOHN DAVID
IPC: E04B1/61
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A construction unit (10 fig. 1) comprises a number of panels 12, 14 which are secured together with securement apparatus. The securement apparatus comprising first securement means (16 fig. 1) to secure a first edge 11 of the panel and second securement means (18 fig. 1) to secure a second edge (17 fig 1.) of the panel 12,14. The first securement means (16 fig. 1) being arranged, in use, to provide a push fit join for the panel 12,14 within the assembly, the panel 12,14 being movable from an unsecured position to a second position causing the first securement means (16 fig 1.) and the second securement means (18 fig. 1) to both secure the panel 12,14 within the assembly. The first securement means (16 fig. 1) may comprise a male member 20 for engagement with a female member 22 and the second securement means (18 fig. 1) may comprise a slide securement arrangement. This apparatus may be used in the construction of a conservatory wall.
Patent GB-2405934-A (GB)
Title: Resistance strain/moisture gauge
Inventor: WILLIAMSON CAROLINE
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A gauge 1 for monitoring a structure which comprises a mesh 3 of electrically conductive wires, the resistance of which are indicative of a change in a physical property of the structure being monitored, such as strain or moisture content. The mesh comprises a plurality of electrically conductive pathways. A predetermined subset of said pathways are continuously monitored to detect for a change in resistance. If such a change is detected then further pathways are monitored, and the signals assessed to determine whether damage to the structure has occurred.
Patent GB-2406071-A (GB)
Title: Shoe assembly for reciprocating tool
Inventor: HOWSON JOHN
IPC: B23D51/02
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: A shoe assembly 16 for a jigsaw 2 is disclosed. The shoe assembly comprises an engaging portion 18 adapted to be mounted to and grip a base plate 6 of the jigsaw 2 in a releasable manner, and a pair of skids 20 for engaging a workpiece, as well as an aperture 24 for allowing passage of a jigsaw blade 8. The shoe assembly is press fitted onto base plate 6 such that resilient clips 22 engage the base plate . When the jigsaw is used with the shoe assembly fitted to the base plate , a different portion of the blade will be used for cutting, therefore prolonging the life of the blade. A blade clamp 50 may be provided on a drive shaft 52 above part of the base plate, so that the height of the blade clamp above the base plate can be adjusted.
Patent GB-2394092-A (GB)
Title: A public broadcast message announcement system
Inventor: KIRSCHNER MARK D
IPC: G08B27/00
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A message announcement system for broadcasting announcements at predetermined locations has an autonomous announcement computer (20, 30) at each predetermined location, wherein a plurality of event announcements and associated event identifiers are stored therein and, upon receipt of an event announcement command, the announcement computer broadcasts a particular event announcement at the location. A master computer (10) is in communication with each announcement computer for adding, deleting or editing event announcements. This arrangement permits a modular system, whereby autonomous announcement computers, along with their associated public address systems (35) and sign systems (37), may be added or removed as stations are added or removed. The system is also capable of broadcasting live announcements at each location.
Patent GB-2398766-A (GB)
Title: Stunt bicycle
Inventor: PHILLIPS MICHAEL NOEL
IPC: B62J1/14
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: The bicycle is provided with a deck area forward of a saddle to allow the rider to ride in a number of positions. The deck area, which can be an attachable separate item, allows the rider to sit, kneel, stand or lie down for the performing of stunts or tricks. The saddle can extend rearwardly beyond the rear wheel axis and can have a rear handle. The deck area may be hinged to allow access to a storage area.
Patent GB-2392211-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic system with three electrohydraulic valves for controlling fluid flow to a load
Inventor: STEPHENSON DWIGHT B
IPC: F15B11/02
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: An assembly of a pair of electrically operated bidirectional proportional control valves (36,38) and a four-way di-rection control valve (30) governs the flow of fluid to and from a hydraulic cylinder (16). The four-way direction control valve alternately connects a pump supply line (12) to one of a pair of intermediate conduits (32,34) and a tank return line (14) to the other intermediate conduit. That connection determines the direction of movement of the cylinder piston (16). The intermediate conduits are coupled to chambers (22,26) of the cylinder by a separate one of the proportional control valves which meters the fluid flow to or from the respective chamber Thus the proportional control valves control the rate of piston movement.
Patent GB-2397235-A (GB)
Title: Medico-surgical apparatus for making access to body cavities
Inventor: GOSTELOW THOMAS
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2003-11-27
Abstract: Medico-surgical apparatus, preferably a tracheostomy apparatus has a hollow needle 101 with a cutting tip 112 projecting from the patient end of a dilator 102 and tracheostomy tube 103. An internal tube 113 extends slidably within the needle 101 and is urged by a spring 118 so that its forward end projects beyond the forward end of the needle 101. The rear end of the internal tube 113 supports coloured flags 116 and 117 visible through a window 124 and also is connected by a second spring 141 to a pin 142 projecting into thumb recess When the needle tip 112 is pushed through tissue, the internal tube 113 is pushed rearwardly and then springs forwardly again when the trachea is entered. This displaces the flags 116 and 117 to give a visible indication and also displaces the pin 142 to give a tactile indication that the trachea has been penetrated.
Patent GB-2409247-A (GB)
Title: A seal arrangement
Inventor: RUSHTON GUY JAMES
IPC: F16J15/447
Filed: 2003-12-20
Abstract: A seal arrangement, particularly a labyrinth type seal, is utilised between a rotating component and a stationary component such as a housing. The seal is provided with an edged fin 43 and slot nozzle 46 in order that fluid flow through the slot nozzle either impinges upon opposed surface 47 or at least narrows the available leakage gap width to improve the sealing efficiency. The slot nozzle may be provided within the edged fin or the slot nozzle may be provided in an opposed surface to the edged fin. The fluid flow may be inclined towards a higher or lower pressure side or perpendicular to the opposed side. Preferably several seal arrangements may be combined to form a seal assembly. Barrier fins may also be provided to limit flow through the assembly. The assembly is particularly suitable for use in a turbine engine.
Patent GB-2399746-A (GB)
Title: Highchairs
Inventor: KUESTER STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: A47D1/02
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A collapsible highchair for an infant has a seat 3, a back-rest 4 and a front leg-support 5 that are provided in one by an elongate, contoured moulding 1. Rear leg-support is by tubular legs 2 which are pivoted to the one-piece moulding 1 under the seat 3 and which are held in rearward extension in the erect condition of the highchair by a pivoted tubular frame 10 which snaps into a socket 11 under the seat 3. Release of the frame 10 from the socket 11 allows the legs 2 to fold onto the underside of the front leg-support 5 for collapse of the chair. A tube 14 attached at each end under the seat 3 extends up either side of the seat 3 to form arm-rests 15, and a backwardly/forwardly slidable tray 18 is attached by releasable mounts 20 to the arm-rests 15.
Patent GB-2401462-A (GB)
Title: Security method using biometric and non-biometric data
Inventor: CHEN LIQUN
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A data access control method and system involves a trusted authority 40 reading identity data from a memory device 50 presented by an individual 70A. This identity data comprises both biometric data 51 of a specific individual 70 and additional identity data 52 concerning the same individual. The trusted authority 40 uses the biometric data 51 as a biometric reference for comparison with biometric characteristics of the individual 70A presenting the memory card 50 in order to determine 44 whether the latter is the individual 70 represented by the biometric data. The trusted authority 40 uses the additional identity data 52 or matching data, together with private data p,q of the trusted authority 40 to generate a decryption key KDEC. This decryption key is apt to decrypt data encrypted using both an encryption key string KENC comprising the additional identity data 52 of the specific individual 70 and public data N of the trusted authority.
Patent GB-2403072-A (GB)
Title: Electrical isolator
Inventor: YONG MOO CHE
IPC: H01R13/719
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: An electrical isolator for protecting at least one electronic device (not shown) comprises a housing 5 into which the device is placed and which serves as an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield. A connector 1, which extends through a gap in the housing, comprises inner and outer conductors 12, 3 in electrical contact with the device and separated from each other by insulators 2, 11. A first ferrite spacer 16 is provided which surrounds said connector and plugs a gap between said connector and said housing and thus impedes EMI from entering through said gap. Capacitors 8, 13 may be provided to attenuate electrical noise entering the housing via the conductor. A second ferrite spacer 10 may also be provided. Also claimed is a device comprising the said electrical isolator and an electrical circuit such as a TV signal splitting circuit.
Patent GB-2415749-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas diffuser
Inventor: HALLER BRIAN
IPC: F01D25/30
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A diffuser for diffusing the exhaust gas produced by and engine comprises a wall or walls defining sections of the diffuser, the diffuser comprises: an initial section which extends for substantially one third the length of the diffuser. At the entry to the initial section the shape factor of the boundary layer flow at the wall section is in the range 1.3 to 1.6. The initial section is configured so as to linearly increase the shape factor so that at the exit of the initial section the shape factor is in the range 1.6 to 2.2. A main section follows the initial section and extends the remaining length of the diffuser. The main section is configured so as to maintain the shape factor in the range 1.6 to 2.2 over the length of the main section. In another aspect the rate of increase of the cross sectional area of a diffuser is greater in a first section than it is in a second section. The diffuser may be used in a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2404770-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device having a bonus game with puzzle pieces
Inventor: MAYA DARREN
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A gaming device includes a game having a plurality of matingly interconnected indicators which are in the form of puzzle pieces (202) that form a puzzle, and a plurality of masked selections (206) associated with the puzzle pieces (202). The gaming device enables a player to pick the selections (206) to reveal one or more of the puzzle pieces (202) in the puzzle. In one embodiment, the gaming device provides an award for each puzzle piece (202) revealed in the puzzle. The player continues to pick selections (206) until the player obtains a designated combination or section of puzzle pieces. After completing the designated combination, the gaming device provides the player with any awards associated with the puzzle pieces in the designated combination. In one embodiment, the gaming device also provides the player with the awards associated with any matingly interconnected puzzle pieces previously selected by the player.
Patent GB-2406378-A (GB)
Title: Multi-optical-axis photoelectric sensor with overlapping pulsed signals
Inventor: IWASAWA MASASHI
IPC: G08B13/183
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: An infrared detection sensor is provided with a phototransmitter 3 including light projection portions 31 projecting infrared rays 2, and a photoreceiver 4 including light reception portions 41, which are respectively placed opposite to the light projection portions. The light projection portions are made of upper 311 and lower 312 light projection portions, and the light reception portions are made of upper 411 and lower 412 light reception portions. The phototransmitter includes a light projection control means 32 for increasing a signal output level of a leading edge portion in the infrared rays projected from the light projection portions. The sensor detects the intrusion of an object into a detection zone Z. The infrared rays from the light projection portions are projected at different timings and the rays may overlap each other only at the preamble portion.
Patent GB-2407624-A (GB)
Title: Control system for hydraulic cylinder with accumulator in piston rod
Inventor: TOSEN MASAHIRO
IPC: F15B11/00
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A hydraulic circuit is used to control a cylinder which has an accumulator 30 formed within its piston rod 6, and provides a shock absorbing function when operation of the piston is stopped. The control valve v1 can connect the extend and retract chambers to supply and discharge whilst blocking the accumulation port, or it can connect one or other of the chambers to the accumulation port. The circuit can be used in construction machines and the like. The control valve can connect the accumulator to one of the chambers when the piston is stationary to provide a damping function, for example, when a construction machine is driven. The accumulator can also store energy, for example, the piston may be allowed to retract under its own weight or under load weight, with head side port 20 connected to accumulation port 22 so that the gas within the accumulator is compressed. The energy stored in this way can be recovered and reused to provide energy savings.
Patent GB-2404865-A (GB)
Title: A method and device for injecting a therapeutic compound into a patient
Inventor: POTTER CHARLES DAVID OGILVY
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A method of, and device for, injecting a pioneer projectile 10 followed by at least one therapeutic compound 42 into an animal or human, the therapeutic compound 42 being held in a contained state and wherein the pioneer projectile 10 is pushed at a velocity of less than 100m/s.
Patent GB-2405973-A (GB)
Title: Retrieving audit log with attestation cycles
Inventor: HERBERT HOWARD
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A method of remote attestation for a special mode of operation comprises storing an audit log within protected memory of a platform. The audit log is a listing of data representing each of a plurality of Iso X software modules loaded into the platform. The audit log is retrieved from the protected memory in response to receiving a remote attestation request from a remotely located platform. Then, the retrieved audit log is digitally signed to produce a digital signature for transfer to the remotely located platform.
Patent GB-2423511-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning vessel for dentures
Inventor: BARRY JAMES
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 2005-02-26
Abstract: A cleaning vessel for dentures and the like comprising a first part (10) defining an internal chamber for receiving a cleaning fluid, a perforate shelf (19) disposed in the chamber to receive an article to be cleaned, and a second part (13) removably engageable with the first part to form a sealed enclosure of the vessel which when closed may be inverted to cause fluid in the first part to pass through the perforate shelf (19) and through the article to be cleaned which may reside with the cleaning fluid in the upturned second part (13) until the cleaning process is complete whereupon the vessel may be re-inverted and opened to recover the cleaned article without the user coming into contact with the cleaning fluid.
Patent GB-2425112-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive tape dispenser
Inventor: FOSTER PETER STEPHEN
IPC: B65H35/07
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: An adhesive tape dispenser comprises a blade portion positioned in use on the outer circumference of a roll of adhesive tape and a carriage portion mounted in use within the core of the roll of adhesive tape, the blade portion having a slot 1 through which the free end of the adhesive tape passes and a serrated edge 2 for separating dispensed adhesive tape from that remaining on the roll and the carriage having side members 4 engaging each end of the blade and a central core 6. The adhesive tape dispenser may be fabricated from plastics or metal.