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Patent GB-2431099-A (GB)
Title: Ridged and curved Ferrule
Inventor: LANE DEIDRE
IPC: A45B9/04
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A ferrule has curved front and rear edges (5 and 12 Fig 1a). The ferrule has a ridged ground engaging surface (6) with a plurality of shaped ridges thereon, the ridges may have a variety of profiles, see Figures 4a - 4c inclusive. The ridges run parallel to the sides (8) of the ferrule. The ferrule may have a flat portion to the base between the curved end portions. The ferrule may have a hollow central section (7) wherein a walking stick or crutch may be located. The ferrule may be made from a plastic or rubber material.
Patent GB-2419151-A (GB)
Title: Roof valley safety unit
Inventor: BAGLIN NEIL ERNEST
IPC: E04G3/26
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A safety unit for facilitating transit of a person along a roof valley comprises an open bottomed frame within which a person can stand, including a base 3, 4, 5, 6 adapted for bridging the roof valley 31, the main frame being adapted to rest on roof sections adjacent the valley. The frame may have carrying handles 23 allowing it to be carried just free of the roof surface, and may have uprights 7 and upper rails 8, 9, 10, 11 as shown. Outriggers may comprise members 13, 14, 18 as shown and their angle may be adjusted relative to uprights 7 by telescopic struts 26 adjustable by pin 27 and apertures 28. Resilient material 19, 21, 22 may cushion the apparatus, and a safety platform of mesh 17 may be attached to the outriggers. The apparatus is designed to prevent a person from falling sideways and damaging the roof structure.
Patent GB-2418875-A (GB)
Title: Process film for use in producing ceramic green sheet and method for production thereof
Inventor: FUKAYA TOMOMI
IPC: C04B35/468
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A process film for use in producing a ceramic green sheet having a base film, an under coating layer and a cured layer, characterized in that the under coating layer comprises a condensation polymer of a metal alkoxide and/or a partially hydrolyzed product of a metal alkoxide, and the cured layer is prepared by heating an addition reaction type silicone resin composition containing a light sensitizer being applied at a rate of 0.01 to 0.3 g/m<2> in terms of solids at a temperature of 40 to 120{C and then curing the resultant layer by an ultraviolet ray irradiation. The process film, which is suitably used in producing a ceramic green sheet for a ceramic condenser, a laminated inductor element or the like, has a cured layer of a silicon resin composition exhibiting good adhesion to a base film, is excellent in the applicability of a ceramic slurry and the releasability of a ceramic green sheet, and exhibits a high degree of flatness which has not seen conventionally and improved antistatic property.
Patent GB-2421644-A (GB)
Title: Smart battery with failure verification
Inventor: WANG LIGONG
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A method and associated system are disclosed for verifying charging failures for smart batteries by measuring input charging voltage and associated systems. In one embodiment, a determination is made whether or not a charging current is indicative of a battery failure by utilizing an analog-to-digital (A/D) port to measure the input charging voltage. As long as the measured input charging voltage is below the cell pack voltage or some set voltage value, whichever is higher, the BMU considers a charging current detection to be a false failure indication. If the measured charging voltage is above the cell pack voltage or a set voltage value, whichever is lower, the BMU considers the charging current detection to be a positive failure indication. The BMU can then disable the battery or implement other verification steps before disabling the battery, as desired.
Patent GB-2424550-A (GB)
Title: Detecting and notifying of call failure across control, user and transport planes.
Inventor: KATO AYAKO
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a base station controller including processing units classified into a C-plane, a U-plane, and a T-plane. A plurality of subunits are provided in each plane, each subunit having a controller and a plurality of processing entities. Each controller of each subunits maintains a table which indicates the relationship among a name of the message transmitted and received by the C-plane to and from the outside in order to set up a call, a service identifier of the call which is set up using the message; and a name of the process entity which processes the call. Upon detection of a call failure, each plane controller searches the table with a message name, a user identifier, and a service identifier of the call. Then, each plane controller outputs alarm information including the user identifier, a subunit identifier, and the process entity name into a storage device.
Patent GB-2437957-A (GB)
Title: An electrolytic cell for the production of hydrogen peroxide
Inventor: BROWN NATHAN CHARLES
IPC: C25B9/19
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: An electrolytic cell 1 for the production of hydrogen peroxide comprising an anode 5, a cathode 6 and an intermediate membrane 4 is described. The anode is associated with a first electrolyte 11 and the cathode is associated with a second electrolyte 10. The provision of two electrolytes associated with the respective electrodes permits the user to select the most suitable salt solutions for each electrode and so avoid production of gases and by-products unsuitable for a domestic environment. Thus, the invention is suitable for use in an automatic dishwasher, steam cleaning or steam ironing appliances.
Patent GB-2425793-A (GB)
Title: Perforating gun for isolated zone wells integrated into production string which does not puncture the string when fired
Inventor: HROMAS JOE C
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: It is known to establish wells with multiple production zones (451) isolated by packers (462, 470), wherein the isolation is further maintained by having separate production strings (452,454) for each zone. It is also known to attach the perforating gun (480) for the upper zone to the lower zone production string to simplify completion. However in the past these guns have been bulky arrangements clamped on to the side of the string (see figure 1). The invention lies in integrating the gun into centralising fins (478) on the production string. This allows the perforating charges to be placed on a complete 360{ arc around the string if required. The perforating charges can be oriented in the fins to fire tangentially (see Fig. 12) or radially (see Fig. 17), but it must be ensured that the production string is strong enough to survive the firing without rupturing.
Patent GB-2438022-A (GB)
Title: A bearing protector
Inventor: RODDIS ALAN JAMES
IPC: F16J15/447
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: A sealing device or bearing protector comprises a stator 16 which locates into a housing of a piece of rotating equipment 11. A rotor 14 locates on a shaft 12 of the equipment. A non-sparking member 31 is positioned between the rotor 14 and the stator 16 and has a substantially smaller radial and/or axial clearance between it and the stator 16 and/or rotor 14 compared to any other radial and/or axial distance between the stator 16 and the rotor 14 in the assembly.
Patent GB-2438192-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device
Inventor: ROE GEORGE FREDERICK
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device generally arranged to remove a dosage unit 16, such as a pill, tablet or capsule, from one or more sealed compartments 15b of a blister packet. The invention comprises a force generating member 8 comprising a compartment contacting member 11 with a recessed portion 11a that generates sufficient force upon a compartment 15b of a blister packet to enable the dosage unit 16 to be dispensed through an aperture 5 in the blister packet supporting member 2. The device may comprise one or more compartment contacting members 11, each with a different shape, which may be integrated to form one member 11. The device may also comprise a collection chamber 1 with a removable tray 12.
Patent GB-2426956-A (GB)
Title: Insulation system for metal walls
Inventor: TURNER MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: B32B15/14
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: Flexible insulation material 12, 14 is located to be coextensive with a steel wall 10 of a ship. The insulation material 14 is held between upper and lower clamps 26 and 28. The insulation material 12 is held between strengtheners 16. The insulation material may comprise outer layers of woven glass fibre, adjacent layers of aluminium foil with an inner layer of non-woven glass fibre.
Patent GB-2437144-A (GB)
Title: Formation telemetry and sensor system
Inventor: LOVELL JOHN R
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: A formation evaluation system 9 for a subterranean formation F penetrated by a wellbore 14 comprises a downhole tool 12 and a sensor 40, 42. The downhole tool is positionable in the wellbore and has an electromagnetic unit 18 for communication with a surface electromagnetic unit 22. The downhole tool and the surface electromagnetic unit are adapted to pass electromagnetic signals 30 to each other through the formation and the sensor 40, 42 determines at least one formation parameter from the electromagnetic signal. The combined telemetry and evaluation system may be used on a MWD, LWD or wireline tool. The determined parameter may be formation resistivity amongst others.
Patent GB-2442011-A (GB)
Title: A fluid conveying conduit
Inventor: LEE IAN
IPC: B08B9/027
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A fluid conveying conduit comprises a tube 3 and a coil 15 for producing a magnetic field the coil having a plurality of electrical connections. The tube 3 has an inner surface 5 and an outer surface 7, the inner surface 3 defining a fluid channel. At least a section of the coil 15 extends around the fluid channel, and is located intermediate the inner surface 5 and outer surface 7, along at least a section of the length of the tube 3. The arrangement prevents build up on the inner surface 5 of the pipe 3 and is particularly useful in beer lines, gas pipes and water pipes.
Patent GB-2428393-A (GB)
Title: Frit for high pressure liquid chromotography
Inventor: IRANETA PAMELA C
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A frit (44) includes a porous support structure having a plurality of void spaces, where a plurality of secondary particles (46) are filled in the void spaces, the secondary particles (46) being dimensioned with respect to the void spaces such that the frit (44) retains packing materials with diameters of less than about 2.5 microns. Preferably one or more frits (44) are received in a high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) chromatographic column, where the column includes fittings and filter assemblies for receiving frits (44) at its inlet and outlet The frit (44) can be constructed from a porous support structure with void spaces or pores that are filled with secondary particles (46) smaller those used to manufacture the support. The particles (46) contained in the void spaces are large enough to be retained by the support, but small enough to create a finer network of interconnected channels within the support's void spaces that are capable of retaining sub-2.5 micrometer particles.
Patent GB-2427937-A (GB)
Title: Integration of process modules and expert systems in process plants
Inventor: BLEVINS TERRENCE L
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A process control system element for use in a process plant includes a process module, which represents a logical unit in the process plant, integrated with an expert module capable of detecting and/or mitigating abnormal situations associated with the logical unit. The process module may include a plurality of process objects, each process object representing a corresponding physical entity in the process plant. At least some of the process objects may include simulation capabilities to simulate the corresponding physical entities. The expert module may be adapted to detect at least one abnormal situation associated with the logical unit, and may be communicatively coupled to the process module to receive data from the process module during operation of the process module. Because the expert module is integrated with the process module, a user can more easily configure the expert module to detect and/or mitigate abnormal situations associated with the logical unit.
Patent GB-2431421-A (GB)
Title: Drill cutting element with crest of irregular radius
Inventor: SINGH ARMARDEEP
IPC: E21B10/50
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A cutter element 100 (70, 80 in figs.1 and 2) for a rolling cone cutter (1) in a drill bit (10) provides a sharper, more aggressive cutting profile while retaining durability by having its cutting surfaces intersect in a crest of nonlinear radius, thus combining the advantages of both a plain dome shape and a sharp chisel shape. A leading cutting surface 120 is divided into a top surface 140 and a frustroconical front surface 142 which meet in a radiussed intersection forming a forward-facing, non-linear crest 144 of non-uniform radius. Measured from axis 106, the radius of the crest is smallest at the forward-most portion 150, and greater at each end 152, 154, such that 150 is farther from both the trailing section 122 and the base section 108 than are the two ends. The crest also widens at a location 158 between its forward-most portion 150 and one of its ends 154. The forward-most portion 150 of the crest 144 first engages the formation material, increasing the drill's rate of penetration (ROP) while still holding a constant boring gauge, reducing the need for expensive drill string withdrawals ("trips") for bit replacement.
Patent GB-2427946-A (GB)
Title: Genetic algorithm based selection of neural network ensemble for processing well logging data
Inventor: CHEN DINGDING
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A system and method for generating a neural network ensemble. Conventional algorithms are used to train a number of neural networks having error diversity, for example by having a different number of hidden nodes in each network. A genetic algorithm having a multi-objective fitness function is used to select one or more ensembles. The fitness function includes a negative error correlation objective to insure diversity among the ensemble members. A genetic algorithm may be used to select weighting factors for the multi-objective function. In one application, a trained model may be used to produce synthetic open hole logs in response to inputs of cased hole log data.
Patent GB-2436114-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubular joint with sleeve
Inventor: SHUSTER MARK
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A tubular sleeve 2216 overlapping and coupling a joint between expandable tubulars has tapered portions 2220,2222 to protect the end portions 2214,2226 of the tubulars from damage and which may be formed from a sacrificial material to facilitate the insertion and movement through a structure 2232. The sleeve also has a flange 2218 for engagement in a recess of an adjacent tubular. One portion of the arrangement has a lower yield point than another portion. Also disclosed, the tubulars may be threadably coupled together at two spaced apart locations with a compressible seal located at the interface of the tubulars between the spaced apart locations.
Patent GB-2435161-A (GB)
Title: Selecting authentication protocol for a device in an EAP system from preferably the most recently used or most often used by that device
Inventor: HERNANDEZ HENDRICH M
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) defined in IETF RFC 3748 can support 256 authentication methods. When a device joins a network the access point offers various methods to the device until it finds a compatible one. This procedure can be time consuming. The inventive authentication server logs historical records of the authentication methods utilised by clients joining the network (514-516) and checks against this record when a request for authentication is received (502-504). It will initially try the most recently used method for the client device (506-508). If this fails (510, 518) it will then try the most often used method for the device (520-524). If this also fails (526-528) or if there is no historical data for the client device the system reverts to the trial and error process (530). The invention should, on average, select the correct authentication procedure in less attempts than the prior art, thereby reducing system latencies.
Patent GB-2438526-A (GB)
Title: Photovoltaic collection apparatus integrally fastened to waterproof roof covering membrane
Inventor: BERRY MARTYN JOHN CHARLES
IPC: E04D5/14
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: A waterproof membrane103 for covering a roof 501 comprises a lower surface contactable with a roof and an upper surface with an integrated surface fastener system 904 is configured to facilitate the subsequent attachment of solar energy connection devices 902. The roof without the membrane is preferably uncovered and exposes internal roofing materials. The membrane may be fabricated from a thermoplastic olefin (TPO) plastics material. The surface fastening system may comprise hooks and loops (Velcro <RTM>), mushroom fasteners or some other mechanical fastening. Also claimed is an apparatus 902 comprising an upper surface displaying a solar energy collection surface, preferably photovoltaic and a lower surface with a surface fastener system 903 wherein the fastener system is fastenable to a roof membrane 103 having a cooperating fastener system. An apparatus which combines a membrane with a web 902 of solar energy collection material and electrical connections including elongate trunking 801 attached to an edge of the web is also claimed.
Patent GB-2450174-A (GB)
Title: Income generation by employees through insurance and banking lines
Inventor: DUONG HENRI
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: A method of running a business enterprise by which additional revenue is generated for the enterprise, through the creation of insurance and/or banking lines besides the original business lines. The additional insurance and banking lines are run buy the business enterprise's employees. The insurance may be health insurance.
Patent GB-2437898-A (GB)
Title: Safety valve testing
Inventor: VARGA OTTO
IPC: G01L1/00
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A method of measuring the condition of a safety valve comprises measuring a condition parameter that varies with the sealing force of the valve. The condition parameter may be determined from in-line measurements, such as measurements of a pressure pso at which the valve will-open and a pressure psl at which the valve will leak.
Patent GB-2452508-A (GB)
Title: Generating a three-dimensional representation of a sports game
Inventor: STONE JONATHAN JAMES
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: The three dimensional representation is generated from one or more video images of the play area captured by a video camera. The captured video images are processed to extract one or more image features from each object which are then identified by, comparing the one or more image features with sample image features. Object path data is generated which provides a position of the object on the plane in the video images with respect to time. A projection matrix is calculated and a three dimensional representation of the scene which includes a synthesised representation of each of the plurality of objects on the plane is then produced, by projecting the position of the objects according to the object path data into the plane of the three dimensional model of the scene using the projection matrix and a predetermined assumption of the height of each of the objects. Accordingly, a three dimensional representation of a live video image of, for example, a football match can be generated, or tracking information included on the live video images. As such, a change in a relative view of the generated three dimensional representation can be made, so that a view can be provided in the three dimensional representation of the scene from a view point at which no camera is actually present to capture video images of the live scene.
Patent GB-2443550-A (GB)
Title: Air filter
Inventor: DEVINE ROBERT HENRY
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2007-11-01
Abstract: An air filter that may include a frame made of a beverage board material, a filter media with a number of pleats, and one or more stiffener bands. The stiffener bands may include a number of teeth sized to mate with at least one of the pleats. Preferably the beverage board material is coated paperboard or a reusable material and the filter media is fiberglass or paper. The stiffener bands could be made of plastic or metal and may comprise one or more perimeter stiffener bands. Also disclosed is a method of using an air filter with a gas turbine to filter particulates and moisture from air flowing through a filter media to the gas turbine.
Patent GB-2445101-A (GB)
Title: Working machine having a steering wheel with integrated controls for a hydraulically operated part
Inventor: BROWN CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: B62D1/04
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A working machine with a hydraulic actuator operated part and steerable frame has a control apparatus 30 consisting of a steering wheel 32 to steer the machine via a steering column co-axial with the axis of rotation of the wheel and controls, which may be buttons or toggles 50-52 to operate the hydraulic actuator via a controller, which may be electric, the controls being mounted on a fixed hub 33. The hub may comprise further controls 50a-52a, a display screen 55 and other buttons performing other functions, R, N, D, A1-4. The machine may have more than one hydraulic actuator. The steering wheel may be provided with a spinner 60 to enable one-handed operation of the wheel, which may have alternative mountings P for right-and left-handed users. The spinner may incorporate further controls 63, 64, which may operate wirelessly. All the controls may be selectively re-configurable to provide different functions. The steering wheel may be attached to the steering column such that the column turns in the same or the opposite direction to the steering wheel.
Patent GB-2458889-A (GB)
Title: Door lock having fingerprint reading device, keypad and mechanical locking means
Inventor: HO WILLIAM
IPC: E05B49/00
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: A door lock 1 has a finger or thumb print reading device 2, a keypad 3A, 3B, and a keyhole 7 for conventional mechanical locking means. To lock or unlock the door any of the means may be utilised although for security purposes the use of fingerprint reading or the input of a PIN verification code provide a more secure means of locking a door. An audible locking signal may be provided. The lock may be provided with battery power. The lock is intended for use with conventional / standard doors and is intended to be used as a replacement or retro fit for a conventional lock.
Patent GB-2460223-A (GB)
Title: Water ride conveyor system
Inventor: CUTTELL DAVID JOHN
IPC: A63G21/18
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: A water ride conveying system for use in a leisure park comprises an inclined hollow rotating tube having an internal screw thread. A first end of the tube is at a lower water level and a second end of the tube is at a higher water level. Accordingly, a user entering the tube at one level can be carried to the other level by a body of water moving along the internal screw thread as the tube rotates about its axis.