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Patent GB-2398895-A (GB)
Title: Real time trading involving financial instruments
Inventor: GRUBB MARCUS
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A computer based system for executing transactions involving financial instruments, comprising a central host computer system, and a network of client computer systems including browser-based software which is adapted to present different interfaces to different trading parties, and also adapted to enable the different parties to set permission filters which control the presentation of information relating to their own trading, to other parties. The financial instruments may be OTC derivatives such as SWAPS.
Patent GB-2387988-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone having three units movable into several positions
Inventor: OOTSUTA KAZUO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A portable telephone comprises at least a first 1, second 2 and third 11, 12 units. The third units 11, 12 are provided in a notch 9 in the second unit 2. Each unit houses components for carrying out user functions, such as the receiver 4, display 5 and keys 6, 7 on the first unit 1, transmitter 10 on the second unit 2, and key-set 13 on the third unit 12. The units 1, 2, 11, 12 are slidable between a stacked position (fig.1) to extended positions. Different combinations of function components are exposed in different positions of the units. One of the units may have a fingerprint certification pad (15 fig.4). The positions of the units may be detected, for instance by contact points 100, 110, and different modes of the phone are operated according to the unit positions.
Patent GB-2401724-A (GB)
Title: Permanent magnet chuck
Inventor: BROCKLEHURST PETER
IPC: B23Q3/154
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: A magnetic chuck comprises a body 2 containing a rotatable permanent magnet 1 and stationary magnets 4. The body 2 may be of mild steel, with a mild steel base plate 3 and brass inserts 5 to reduce magnetic flux leakage. A workpiece 10 is held by the chuck when the rotatable magnet 1 is in a first position. In this position the chuck is switched on and the magnetic flux from the magnets tends to add to form a magnetic field extending beyond the body 2. In a second position, when the rotatable magnet 1 is turned through 180 degrees, the chuck is switched off and the workpiece 10 is released. In this position, the magnet flux cancels and the magnetic field is largely contained within the body. The chuck produces a strong magnetic field when in the on position and generates enough holding force to allow heavy machining of the workpiece. Using permanent magnets allows a simple mechanical operation, without the need for electromagnets.
Patent GB-2402736-A (GB)
Title: Air environment control system
Inventor: BENNETT EDWARD J
IPC: B01D53/047
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing clean air to an environment. Incoming air, which may be contaminated with chemical, nuclear or biological contamination is initially cooled and water is removed from the cooled air by a first cooler (4), a first water separator (5), a second cooler (6) and a second water separator (7). The cooled air is passed through a regenerative pressure swing absorption system (9) which removes the contaminants. The resulting, cleaned, air is expanded by an expander (10). The expanded, cleaned air is provided to the environment, after being used in the second cooler (6) to clean the incoming air. The second water separator (7) may be in the form of a coalescer. Condensate from the water separator (5) and/or the coalescer (7) may be sprayed onto the first cooler (4). The potentially contaminated low temperature, high pressure, dry air from the heater (8) is passed through the on-line bed (9) of the regenerative pressure swing absorption system.
Patent GB-2404999-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive sensor model
Inventor: DIXON ROGER
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2003-08-09
Abstract: Output values of a physical system are predicted from a set of measured inputs of the system using an adaptive model. At each time when a prediction is made, the model is re-initialized to an initial, off-line model 1 and is then refined to incorporate on-line data using a predetermined number of recent sets of measured inputs and output 2, 3. The model thus always remains "tethered" to the initial, off-line model and if operating conditions remain steady, the model does not become too specific to those operating conditions.
Patent GB-2406634-A (GB)
Title: An object sensing lighting apparatus
Inventor: WALKER NIGEL
IPC: H03K17/94
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a housing 2, and a light emitting means 5 partially disposed within the housing 2, and an infrared detector 7 for detecting an object entering a predetermined space 4. The lighting apparatus is also provided with controller means 6 arranged to control the light emitting means 5 in response to the detection of the object to produce a lighting effect visible from a front side 1 of the apparatus. The light emitting means 5 is arranged to illuminate when detecting the user's hands.
Patent GB-2394740-A (GB)
Title: Lockable downhole motor assembly
Inventor: DEWEY CHARLES H
IPC: E21B29/06
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A removable flow restriction device is associated with a downhole motor. In a preferred embodiment the motor is fluid powered and can be locked and comprises a stator 214, a rotor 212 rotatably mounted within the stator, and a selectively removable flow restriction means (350, figure 4), such as a length of narrow-bore tubing or a nozzle 220. It may also have shear pins (260, figure 3) for rotationally fixing the rotor to the stator. The flow restriction means limits the flow rate of fluid downstream of the rotor, thereby balancing hydraulic pressure above and below the stator. This prevents the motor from being activated by the fluid flow until the flow restriction means is removed. The arrangement may be used to operate a whipstock anchor prior to driving a milling bit with the motor.
Patent GB-2408034-A (GB)
Title: Variable camber aerofoil
Inventor: PROOST RAYMOND
IPC: B64C27/46
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: An aerofoil 10 comprising a leading aerofoil section 12 and a trailing aerofoil section 14, of substantially equal length, support apparatus 16 and stabilising fins 36, 38. The support apparatus 16 holds the leading section 12 and the trailing section 14 in alignment with one another so that they together form an aerofoil surface 18. The aerofoil sections 12,14 are pivotally mounted on the support apparatus 16 about generally transverse pivot axes. The leading aerofoil section 12 can thus move relative to the trailing aerofoil section 14, enabling the camber of the aerofoil 10 to be changed. The camber of the aerofoil 10 changes in response to the location of the centre of pressure on the leading aerofoil section 12.
Patent GB-2395202-A (GB)
Title: Hardfacing composition for rock bits
Inventor: LIANG DAH-BEN
IPC: E21B10/50
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A hardfacing composition for a drill bit comprising: a carbide phase composed of from about 80-95% by weight a combination of sintered carbide pellets and crushed cast carbide, and from about 5-20% by weight of macrocrystalline tungsten carbide and a binder alloy. The roller cone includes bit body 10, and at least one roller cone 12, rotatably mounted thereon. The roller cone includes at least one cutting element 14 which carries the hardfacing composition on its exterior surface.
Patent GB-2411890-A (GB)
Title: Dealing with upset tankers
Inventor: MORGAN TOM OWEN
IPC: B65D88/54
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: A kit of parts for emptying the contents of an upset tanker comprises (a) an outlet 20 for a tanker, defining a first conduit 18 having at one end an externally accessible first engagement means, and at another end a seal adapted to remain in place unless disturbed and thereby close the conduit to communication with the interior of the tanker, and (b) an adaptor 42 defining a second conduit having (i) at one end a second engagement means for engagement with the first engagement means, (ii) at the other end an attachment means for a hose, and (iii) intermediate the two ends, a valve means for selectively closing the second conduit wherein the first engagement means is located relative to the seal and the second engagement means is so adapted that engagement of the first and second engagement means disturbs the seal. Thus, the adaptor can be fitted to the outlet with the valve in a closed state and will disturb the seal and open the outlet. By then, the adaptor is in the process of being fitted and loss of content will be minimised. A hose can then be fitted to the attachment means and the valve opened to allow withdrawal of content to elsewhere. The invention also relates to a tanker with the outlet fitted thereto, the outlet itself for fitting to a tanker, an offload valve for use with a suitably equipped tanker, and an adaptor for connection to an outlet on a tanker. In another aspect, the present invention provides an offload valve for a tanker, comprising a plate having a sealing surface on a first side side thereof, a locking means, having an engagement means on the first side adapted to engage outside the sealing surface and an operating handle on the second surface opposite the first surface, and a sealable aperture to allow insertion of a conduit therethrough. This provides a means of emptying the tanker below the level of the outlet; once the liquid level within the tanker is below this level, it will usually be safe to open the manlid, attach this valve to the manlid aperture and lock it in place. A flexible conduit can then be inserted through the sealable aperture to drop into the liquid content and allow it to be withdrawn.
Patent GB-2412312-A (GB)
Title: A shower screen
Inventor: WOOD SHARON ELIZABETH
IPC: A61H33/00
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A shower screen that allows a fully clothed person to aid another while they shower without the helper having to enter the shower and get wet. The screen may have a series of slits or holes to allow the helper to assist the showering person to wash. Preferably the screen is transparent and made from Perspex (RTM) or glass to allow the helper and the shower to see each other. The screen may be attached to a wall adjacent to any bath by hinges or may provide a full length screen from the shower head to the floor.
Patent GB-2402036-A (GB)
Title: Coupling device
Inventor: HERCHENBACH PAUL
IPC: F16D11/14
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A coupling device, used for driving, or in the drive of, agricultural implements or machinery, comprising a first universal joint 2 with a first outer yoke 3 and a first inner yoke 4 a second universal joint 5 with a second outer yoke 6 and a second inner yoke 7, connecting means used for connecting the first inner yoke and the second inner yoke to one another in a rotationally fast way. A first coupling element 12 is connected to the first outer yoke 3 in a rotationally fast way, a pressure spring 16 is axially supported against a supporting element 8 forming part of the connecting means and against the first coupling element 12, and pre-tensioned therebetween. Longitudinal adjusting means permit an axial displacement of the first coupling element 12 relative to the supporting element 8.
Patent GB-2403595-A (GB)
Title: Polycrystalline thin film transistor for LCD device
Inventor: SEO HYUN-SIK
IPC: H01L21/84
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A method of fabricating an array substrate for a liquid crystal display device includes forming an alignment key 234 on a substrate 230. A layer of amorphous silicon (A-Si) 236 is formed over the alignment key 234 and crystallised. The A-Si layer 236 is then patterned using the alignment key 234 as a reference to form a polycrystalline silicon (P-Si) layer 240. A gate insulating layer 242 is formed on the P-Si layer 240 and a gate electrode 244 formed on the insulator using the alignment key 234 as a reference. An interlayer insulating layer (IIL) 250 is formed on the gate electrode and source 246 and drain 248 electrodes formed on the IIL 250. The P-Si layer 240 may be doped using the gate electrode 244 as a doping mask. Alternatively, the A-Si layer 236may be doped using a dummy pattern (238) as a doping mask.
Patent GB-2398749-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst and process for the production of lower fatty acid esters
Inventor: MATSUOKA KAZUYUKI
IPC: B01J35/10
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for use in the production of a lower fatty acid ester by the reaction between a lower fatty acid and a lower olefin, preferably in the presence of water. Main object of the present invention is to provide a catalyst for the production of a lower fatty acid ester with a high activity. The present invention provides such a catalyst (comprising a heteropolyacid (such as phosphotungstic acid) or a salt thereof) which includes mesopores and macropores and has a dual pore size distribution corresponding to the mesopores and the macropores.
Patent GB-2407293-A (GB)
Title: Methods of making laryngeal masks
Inventor: COOK DANIEL JAMES
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A method of making a laryngeal airway 10 with a respiratory tube 26, an inflatable positioning shield 22 having a base 42 and an inflatable hollow peripheral portion 40. The respiratory tube comprises a tubular body with proximal and distal end lumen's 30 and 32 formed there through. The method comprises introducing at least one moulding material into a mould (52 figure 2), wherein the mould has a cavity (54 figure 3) defined by internal walls (56 figure 3), wherein the cavity has at least one core (60 figure 6) adapted to form the proximal end lumen, tubular body and distal end lumen of the respiratory tube and the hollow peripheral portion of the inflatable positioning shield wherein the internal walls of the mould cavity conform to external walls of the laryngeal airway; and allowing the moulding material to cure about the internal walls of the mould and the core thereby forming the laryngeal airway. Another embodiment relates to a method of making a laryngeal airway with an inflatable positioning shield with a base and a hollow peripheral portion using a mould with a cavity with at least one core within the cavity adapted to form the hollow peripheral portion of the positioning shield.
Patent GB-2410772-A (GB)
Title: Roller bearing
Inventor: SMOOK WARREN GREGORY
IPC: F16C33/58
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: A roller bearing comprises a plurality of rollers 12 located between confronting bearing surfaces (16, fig 2), 19. The confronting bearing surfaces (16, fig 2), 19 are rotatable relative to one another about the rotational axis of the bearing and biasing means are included to provide a force acting in a direction between the confronting bearing surfaces (16, fig 2), 19. The force produced by the biasing means ensures that each bearing roller 12 is retained in contact with the confronting bearing surfaces (16, fig 2), 19. Preferably the biasing force is provided either by the deformability of the bearing rollers 12 or by the deformability of at least one of the confronting bearing surfaces (16, fig 2), 19. The roller 12 or confronting surface (16, fig 2), 19, when in an unstressed condition, may include a deformable zone 15 which protrudes above the adjacent surface region of the bearing surface, and an undercut 17 may also be provided in the body of material which defines either the confronting bearing surface (16, fig 2), 19 or the bearing roller 12. Alternatively a deformable biasing ring (30, fig 8) may be provided between the bearing surface of the roller (36, fig 8) and the confronting bearing surface (33, fig 6). The rollers 12 may either be cylindrical or tapered and the bearing is preferably used in the gear unit of a wind turbine.
Patent GB-2408090-A (GB)
Title: A valve assembly in a bailer for liquid sampling
Inventor: PRATT DAVID WAYNE
IPC: F16K25/00
Filed: 2001-09-03
Abstract: A valve assembly in a bailer for liquid sampling comprises a support 26 located in the lower part of the bailer, and a valve member having a stem 22 passing through a bore in the support and a frusto-conical, or tapered closure surface covered by a layer 19 of cushion material. When the bailer is lowered into a liquid the valve member is displaced upwardly to allow liquid to enter, and, on subsequent lifting of the bailer, the valve member engages seat (18, 18a) to trap a sample of the liquid. The cushion material prevents leakage by sealing around any particulate material trapped between the closure surface and the seat and/or by compensating for imperfect manufacture.
Patent GB-2412917-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition
Inventor: YOSHIDA HIROYUKI
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A polishing composition containing an aqueous medium and silica particles, wherein the silica particles in the polishing composition has a zeta potential of from -15 to 40 mV; a method for manufacturing a substrate including the step of polishing a substrate to be polished with a polishing composition containing an aqueous medium and silica particles, wherein the silica particles in the polishing composition has a zeta potential of from -15 to 40 mV; and a method for reducing scratches on a substrate to be polished with a polishing composition containing an aqueous medium and silica particles, including the step of adjusting a zeta potential of silica particles in the polishing composition to -15 to 40 mV. The polishing composition can be favorably used in polishing the substrate for precision parts, including substrates for magnetic recording media such as magnetic discs, optical discs and opto-magnetic discs; photomask substrates; optical lenses; optical mirrors; optical prisms; semiconductor substrates; and the like.
Patent GB-2409746-A (GB)
Title: Data sharing using access-identifiers
Inventor: KOREN DOV
IPC: G06F1/00
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: The application concerns sharing content generated within a system for one or more application displays to be displayed on a first computing device for a first user. A second user is sent a message concerning sharing sharable content wherein the sharable content includes at least a portion of content from the one or more application displays that were generated for the first user. The message includes an access identifier and in response to the second user opening the message, the system uses the access identifier to share with the second user said sharable content that was generated for the first user.
Patent GB-2427515-A (GB)
Title: Power distribution socket assembly with monitoring means
Inventor: ROBERTSON PETER STEVEN
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: A power distribution apparatus for use with a suite of master and peripheral devices, comprises a master electrical outlet 2 and at least one slave electrical outlet 3, both connectable to a common electrical power supply. The apparatus further comprising a monitoring means 9,9a for monitoring data traffic, e.g. USB bus signals, associated with a master device connected to the master electrical outlet, such as a personal computer, and a controller for interrupting power to the at least one slave electrical outlet in response to the monitoring means detecting a prescribed change in the data traffic of the master device. The monitoring means may comprise a serial port, RS232 port, parallel port, a firewire cable or a LAN cable.
Patent GB-2421137-A (GB)
Title: Image compression using a quantization parameter determined according to a focus value
Inventor: KIM TAE EUNG
IPC: H04N19/625
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: An image compression apparatus for a mobile communication terminal includes an image sensor unit, an Image Signal Processor (ISP), an auto focus Digital Signal Processor (DSP), and a compression module. The image sensor unit converts an optical signal into an electrical signal. The ISP unit receives the electrical signal from the image sensor unit and outputs digitized image data. The auto focus DSP receives the image data from the ISP, extracts edge components from the image data, calculates a focus value by integrating the edge component values of a window set region, and calculates a maximal focus value while driving the focus lens of a lens unit. The compression module receives the maximal focus value from the auto focus DSP, and performs image compression while quantizing the image data, which are input from the ISP unit, using a quantization parameter determined according to the received maximal focus value.
Patent GB-2428342-A (GB)
Title: Sensing the proximity of machinery relative to a person
Inventor: PEGMAN GEOFFREY
IPC: G01S11/06
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: A proximity monitoring apparatus is disclosed comprising a transmitter 2 mounted on a heavy vehicle 1 and a detector unit 6 mounted upon a hard hat 5 worn by a person 4. The transmitter 2 radiates a given electromagnetic signal 7A and a higher frequency other electromagnetic signal 7B from the antenna 3. The wavelength of the given signal is selected such that the near-field of the radiated signal has a range which fully encompasses the full range of normal separation distances R which will occur as between the transmitter 2 and the person 4 in normal circumstances. The wavelength of the other (higher frequency) signal is selected such that the near-field of the radiated signal has a range which falls short of the full range of separation distances R. The detector unit 6 is responsive to both the given and other received signals to determine the separation of between the transmitter 2 and the detector unit 6, and is arranged to indicate to the person 4 wearing the detector unit 6 when the measured distance is less than a predetermined value corresponding to a danger/alarm separation.
Patent GB-2430673-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of putrescible cakes
Inventor: LE SON
IPC: C02F3/28
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A method of treating putrescible cakes to reduce E. Coli and odour present in the cake and prevent further odour generation comprising the step of maintaining the cake under substantially anoxic conditions in the presence of a nitrate moiety at a pH at least 7 for a period of a day or more, the cake having a solid content of at between 20% to 75% by weight. The cake may be maintained under anoxic conditions in the presence of both ammonium and nitrate moieties. The nitrate may be provided by at least one of any nitrates of iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium and ammonia. The ammonium moiety may be provided by at least one of urea or ammonium salts of mineral acids, such as carbonate, nitrate or sulfate. The cake may be waste material derived from sewage treatment, food processing or a fermentation process. Alternatively the cake may be an animal by-product. The pH of the cake may be adjusted with a hydroxide that includes the oxide or hydroxides of potassium, magnesium or calcium.
Patent GB-2421939-A (GB)
Title: Pallet assembly
Inventor: OGBURN SEAN T
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: A pallet assembly comprises a lower planar deck 14, a reinforcement member 20 in a channel in an upper surface of the deck, columns 16 fitted to the deck 14 with the reinforcement 20 between the columns and the deck and a further reinforcement 50 held by the upper part of the columns 16, an upper deck being snap-fitted onto the columns to complete the pallet. The columns 16 may also be snap-fitted into the lower deck 14. The columns and decks are of plastics material. The decks may be moulded from polypropylene and the columns moulded from polyethylene.