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Patent GB-2353115-A (GB)
Title: Data exchange between CAD program and external application program
Inventor: GERLOVIN EMMANUEL
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2000-05-02
Abstract: A facility enables an external application program (EAP) to exchange data with a modeling program, such as a computer-aided design (CAD) program. The data may be parametric data used in parametric models of geometric objects in the CAD program. In one embodiment, the EAP registers with the CAD program to indicate that the EAP provides output data to the CAD program for use within a model. When the CAD program needs to reevaluate a model due to changes, the CAD program calls a callback that results from the registration of the EAP with the CAD program. The callback sends new input data to the EAP, causes the EAP to recalculate the output data and pass the new output data to the CAD program. The CAD program then integrates the new output data into the model so as to fully update the model.
Patent GB-2362661-A (GB)
Title: Connecting building elements
Inventor: CARROLL DAVID
IPC: E04B1/61
Filed: 2000-05-23
Abstract: A connection for building elements comprises a lug 23 connectable to a first building element 1 and including an inclined surface acutely angled toward an edge of the element, and an engagement element 7 on a second element 11 adapted as by apertures 27 to engage lug 23 on mutual sliding of the elements 1, 11. A plurality of the engagement apertures may be in a single elongate bar which may be slidable relative to element 11, or may be fixed relative thereto.
Patent GB-2352882-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a fan on an electric hand tool rotor.
Inventor: SIMON RULDOLF
IPC: H02K9/06
Filed: 2000-06-16
Abstract: An electric hand tool, in particular a cordless screwdriver, (10), having a housing which accommodates a motor with an armature (22), wherein a fan (34) is fastened to the armature (22) by projections (40) which engage into the slots (30). The projections (40) are supported radially at the inside against the winding wires (37) of the armature winding (26), which extend in the slots (30), and serve as slot wedges.
Patent GB-2347941-A (GB)
Title: Sheath-core bicomponent fibers and tobacco smoke filters and cigarettes made therefrom
Inventor: BERGER RICHARD MALCOLM
IPC: A24D3/08
Filed: 1999-01-14
Abstract: Bicomponent fibers comprising a core of a thermoplastic material, preferably polypropylene, and a sheath of a blend of the core-forming polymer and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer are used to produce tobacco smoke filter elements which may be incorporated into tobacco smoke filter products such as filtered cigarettes. The addition of significant quantities of the core-forming material to the ethylene-vinyl acetate used to form the sheath avoids problems experienced heretofore in build-up of polymer in the forming dies using conventional filter-forming equipment. Additionally, the blended sheath-forming polymer improves adhesion between the sheath and the core of the bicomponent fiber and, with the use of polpropylene, improves the hardness of the resultant tobacco smoke filter elements.
Patent GB-2352627-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic seating system
Inventor: HOLMES RICHARD JOHN
IPC: A47C3/025
Filed: 2000-07-31
Abstract: A therapeutic seating system comprises a base 17, (101, Fig. 2) adapted to support a seat 11, (110, Fig. 2), wherein a spacer member is provided to maintain the seat and the base in a vertically spaced apart relationship, the spacer member comprising a resiliently deflectable portion which facilitates forward/backward and/or side-to-side movement of the seat with respect to the base. The deflectable portion is preferably a coil spring 15, (120, Fig. 2) or a resilient rod. The seating system may be configured as a stool 10 having one or more ties 22-24 extending between the seat and the base to limit the amount of movement possible. The base may also comprise retaining straps 20-21 to secure the feet of a user. Alternatively, the seating system may be in the form of an armchair (100, Fig. 2), wherein the base may include an upstanding back support (102, Fig. 2) with armrests (103-104, Fig. 2).
Patent GB-2354305-A (GB)
Title: Control valve assembly outlet arrangement
Inventor: SAMWELL CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2000-08-10
Abstract: The usual wall or like mountable shroud or back plate (5) of a control valve assembly (1) has provision such as a hole or slot (50) for exterior outlet pipe connection (6) therethrough from the valve assembly (1,10) preferably to a showerhead or handset hose. A hollow cover (7) may be provided on the shroud or plate (5) to accommodate the outlet pipe (6) and is shown of curved form (70) to correspond to a curved or cranked portion (60) of the pipe (6). For access to the pipe (6) the cover (7) is readily removable such as by detachable hook engagement (75) with the shroud or plate (5).
Patent GB-2365783-A (GB)
Title: Golf training apparatus and method
Inventor: THORNLEY PAUL RICHARD
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2000-08-15
Abstract: A golf swing training apparatus for use both indoors and outdoors which includes a direction indicating apparatus for indicating the horizontal azimuth direction of a ball struck from a starting position and wherein the direction indicating apparatus includes means for defining a vertical plane through which the ball is intended to pass, and means for determining a horizontal position of an intersection of a path taken by the ball with the vertical plane. The direction indicating apparatus may be in the form of a net 17 defining a vertical plane with apertures 19 for directing the struck ball into a respective pocket 21 indicating the horizontal direction of the ball, or may include an array of light sources (35, Figure 7) defining the vertical plane through which the ball can pass and an array of detectors (37, Figure 7) for detecting light reflected from the ball passing through the vertical plane thus giving an indication as to the horizontal direction of the ball. Also disclosed is a platform 5 for supporting the ball at a height and a club 11 shortened in length thereby enabling the club to be swung in a room with a ceiling. The platform may be tiltable in response to instructions fed back to the golfer on the basis of the determined azimuth direction taken by the ball.
Patent GB-2366776-A (GB)
Title: An audible fuel warning system for the fuel cap of a motor vehicle
Inventor: RUMSEY JOHN PHILIP
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: An audible fuel warning system, which operates when a user removes the fuel flap or cap of a motor vehicle, alerting the user as to which type of fuel should be used in the vehicle. A control unit (1) housing a speaker, logic control circuitry and a pre-recorded audio message is fixedly attached to the vehicle in close proximity to the filler neck or in a position where the audible warning can be heard when the user is refuelling the vehicle. The message will play or repeat and the system will continue broadcasting the message even if the ignition is turned off due to the provision of a constant power supply (7).
Patent GB-2354818-A (GB)
Title: A gas burner and a method of its use
Inventor: WALTON DAVID
IPC: F23D14/84
Filed: 1999-06-02
Abstract: There is disclosed a gas burner (10) that generates an elongate flame the combustion zone (20) of which is parallel sided. The burner (10) is suitable for branding food products of varying heights without contact, and it consumes significantly less energy than the known, contact elements. The flame profile is maintained by orifices (13) for a combustion vitiating gas disposed to either side of an orifice for a combustible gas. The resulting zones (22) of combustion vitiating as define a parallel sided valley in which combustion occurs. The disclosure also relates to methods of marking food products with brand marks.
Patent GB-2357484-A (GB)
Title: Drive shaft with remotely operated diaphragm coupling
Inventor: SCHAEFER WILHELM
IPC: B63H23/06
Filed: 2000-12-19
Abstract: A drive comprises a drive shaft made up of two shaft sections 100 and 101 connected by means of a diaphragm coupling 104 having a diaphragm packet 105 The radially outer part of the diaphragm packet is connected to a disc 109 which is provided on one surface with a toothing 110, which with axial pre-stressing of the diaphragm packet engages in a corresponding toothing 111 of a flange 112 connected to the first shaft section, the pre-stress being generated by a pressing device 117 acting against the disc. The pressing device may be a hydraulic cylinder arrangement and may be controlled remotely. In a second embodiment the drive is a ship's drive, and the diaphragm coupling is used to disconnect two shaft sections (2 and 22, Fig 3) while an emergency engine (40, Fig 3) is in operation.
Patent GB-2357790-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic well packer
Inventor: LACY RODGER DALE
IPC: E21B33/1295
Filed: 1999-08-31
Abstract: A hydraulically controlled packer for an oil or gas well is disclosed that is capable of being hydraulically unset. One embodiment of the invention is capable of being hydraulically unset prior to locking thus allowing fine tuning of packer location in relation to oil-bearing strata. Other embodiments of the invention are capable of being hydraulically unlocked and unset for further use within the oil or gas well without being withdrawn to the surface for reassembly. The invention may be used in downhole well tools other than packers.
Patent GB-2375444-A (GB)
Title: Improved lamp colour control for dimmed high intensity discharge lamps
Inventor: GREENWOOD SIMON RICHARD
IPC: H05B41/392
Filed: 2001-05-09
Abstract: The colour rendition is improved in a high intensity discharge lamp, typically a metal halide discharge lamp. In the discharge lamp driving circuit, a high frequency waveform with suitable frequency and mark to space ratio is superimposed on to a square wave current from a high intensity discharge ballast, which is fed to the lamp. This causes the RMS current going to the lamp to be greater than the average current going to the lamp. When the discharge lamp is operated at less than nominal power conditions (i.e. dimmed), this arrangement produces light with improved colour rendition. Such systems can be typically used for street lighting, architectural floodlighting, warehouse lighting, retail display and industrial lighting.
Patent GB-2362814-A (GB)
Title: Urinal cleaning method using a cleaning composition containing a bacteria or an enzyme
Inventor: HINMAN ANTHONY PHILIP
IPC: C11D3/38
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A urinal cleaning method involves applying a composition to the urinal, where the composition includes one or more bacteria and/or enzymes which will react with constituents of urine, in such manner that the one or more bacteria and/or enzymes will be retained in the U-bend. The urinal need not be flushed each time it is used, thus vastly reducing the amount of water required. For example, public toilets may be cleaned with bacteria/enzyme containing composition once a day, and need not be flushed in between cleaning. The cleaning composition may in the form of a liquid or a solid. If in the form of a liquid, a thickening agent, a surfactant, a fragrance and a stabilising agent such as citric acid may be included in the composition. If in the form of a solid, a thickening agent, a surfactant are preferably included. Preferably all ingredients are biodegradable. The bacteria is preferably bacillus subtilis.
Patent GB-2362889-A (GB)
Title: Polyurethane formulation for moulding
Inventor: MIZUNO HISASHI
IPC: C08G18/66
Filed: 2000-08-25
Abstract: A semi-rigid integral skin foam having a low foamed integral skin layer and a highly foamed core is molded from a polyurethane formulation injected into a mold cavity having a reduced pressure of 400 Torr or below. The formulation comprises a polyol component, an isocyanate component, and at least one substance selected from among formic acid, an amine salt thereof and an amine salt of boric acid, while not containing any fluorochlorohydrocarbons such as Freons. The formulation is used to form a semi-rigid integral skin foam having a less foamed integral skin and a move highly foamed core having a density of 0.6 g/cm<SP>3</SP> or less.
Patent GB-2377780-A (GB)
Title: Computer apparatus for implementing a workflow with data analysis
Inventor: ABRAHAM MAURICE HAMAM
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A computer apparatus for implementing a workflow, the workflow being defined by a sequence of activity nodes that include a plurality of interactive nodes, the computer apparatus comprising a processor for arranging and initiating the execution of the activity nodes in accordance with the defined sequence, wherein each interactive node is arranged to allow a user to input data for use in the execution of an activity node, the processor being arranged to analyse the user data to determine the interactive node in the sequence of activity nodes to which the data is associated.
Patent GB-2365470-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for sand control in a subterranean well
Inventor: ECHOLS RALPH H
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A method of radially expanding a sand-control screen jacket assembly 10 in a subterranean well 14 comprises the steps of inserting said assembly 10 and an expansion cone 52 into said well 14; pumping a sand-control medium 46 into the annular space 36 around said assembly 10; and moving said cone 52 through said assembly 10, causing said assembly 10 to expand radially. The expansion cone 52 can be inserted into the well before or after the sand-control medium 46 has been pumped, and may be driven by a self contained downhole force generator 54.
Patent GB-2364151-A (GB)
Title: A program scheduler for an interactive information distribution system
Inventor: GOODE CHRISTOPHER W B
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2000-03-30
Abstract: An apparatus and method for distributing video assets in an interactive information distribution system (100) comprising a program scheduler (150) for identifying video assets for distribution, and a plurality of servers (108) coupled to the program scheduler (150) for receiving and storing the identified video assets. A plurality of programmers retrieve titles of the video assets stored in a title database (310) via a plurality of programmer interface front-end modules (302). Upon completion of defining the title-plans, the title-plans are stored in a title-plan database (314) via a back-end module (304). The back-end module (304) is coupled to the plurality of programmer interface front-end modules (302) and the title-plan database. Additionally, a content distribution planner (306) is coupled to the back-end module (304), via the title-plan database (314), and coupled to the plurality of servers (108) for selectively and timely distributing the video assets to the plurality of servers.
Patent GB-2382360-A (GB)
Title: A thermal window-cutting tool and method for use in a borehole conduit
Inventor: ROBERTSON MICHAEL CARL
IPC: E21B29/02
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: An apparatus for cutting an opening through the wall of a metal conduit located in a borehole which comprises a body 421 adapted to be lowered into a metal conduit, the body having a surrounding wall 447 defining an elongated chamber 451, a plurality of spaced apart apertures 473 formed through the surrounding wall in a given pattern, a heat shield 481 located on the inner side of the surrounding wall having a plurality of apertures 483 in alignment with the outer apertures, a combustible charge located within the heat shield and an ignition means (30, Fig 1A) close to the charge for creating flame and combustion products for passage through the inner and outer apertures for forming an opening through the wall of the metal conduit. Also disclosed are apparatuses and methods having plural stacked combustible charges, arrangements of the charges relative to the apertures, bodies having a central axis, bodies protected by a thin outer wall 485 and a method whereby the opening is not fully-cut by the apparatus but utilises an electromagnet device to remove the portion weakened by perforation.
Patent GB-2382770-A (GB)
Title: Shower curtain water resistant retainer
Inventor: WILLIAMS ANDREW
IPC: A47K3/38
Filed: 2001-12-08
Abstract: A shower curtain water resistant retainer, comprises a channelled section 1 fixed to a wall/structure and bath/shower base 6/7, and a removable channel section 2. The removable section 2 locks a shower curtain 5 into the channelled section 1, forming a water resistant barrier between the curtain and wall/structure and the curtain and the bath or shower unit 6/7. A fixed curtain hook 3 is attached to the wall/structure, securing the first eyelet of the shower curtain preventing the curtain from pulling out of the retainer. To remove the shower curtain 5, the curtain is unhooked from the curtain hook 3 and the removable channel section 2 unclipped, releasing the curtain. The corner of the fixed channel section 1A can be trimmed to the profile of the corner between the wall/structure and the bath/shower base.
Patent GB-2387132-A (GB)
Title: Protective sheet
Inventor: SHAW ANDREW
IPC: B05B12/24
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: Protective sheet 1 of a polypropylene laminate (6 figure 3) and a layer of water resistant adhesive (7 figure 3) is applied to a faceplate 2 of an electrical socket 3 for fixing to a wall or an electric unit. There may be a hinged region 11 to allow access to sockets and a tab 14 to aid application of the sheet 1.
Patent GB-2393624-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional database
Inventor: ROSS GORDON
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: In a post-industrial age information is an increasingly important product in its own right. Industrial progress was achieved largely through the automation of routine mechanical or process activities. We have not yet seen the same progress with the information age. The novel method described here demonstrates one way of achieving a degree of automation with information processes. This is done by the realisation of multi-dimensional and multi-level information structures, and subsequently populating these structures with relevant content. The realisation of these innovations is described, through the application of process and software automation, dissemination of information content and creating shared structures between the providers and users of information. That this topic is largely unaddressed points to the non-obvious nature of the novel methods described.
Patent GB-2376388-A (GB)
Title: Location of subscriber terminal in packet-switched radio system
Inventor: VAENTTINEN VEIJO
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a packet-switched radio system and to a method of locating a subscriber terminal in a packet-switched radio system. In the method (302) the core network of the radio system transmits a location service request message to the radio network of the radio system; (304) the radio network transmits information to a subscriber terminal in a paging message that the subscriber terminal is requested to initiate the location service; (306) the subscriber terminal that received the paging message transmits a paging response message to the radio network; (308) the radio network transmits the paging response message to the core network; (310) the network part locates the subscriber terminal on the basis of the information included in the paging response message.
Patent GB-2376492-A (GB)
Title: Tubing hanger shuttle valve
Inventor: BASKETT DAVID C
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: A tubing hanger (2) to facilitate production tubing annulus access including a tubing hanger (2) body having a central bore, a shuttle valve (28) slidably mounted to the tubing hanger (2) body, and at least one annulus access bore (20) through the tubing hanger (2) permitting fluid communication between the central bore and an annulus defined between a production tubing string and a wellbore or casing via the tubing hanger (2) body and the shuttle valve (28). The shuttle valve (28) may be slidably movable between an open and a closed position. The tubing hanger (2) may further include a groove (18) enclosed by a filler (22), the groove (18) providing communication between a plurality of small annulus bores (10, 12) and a large annulus access bore (20).
Patent GB-2381529-A (GB)
Title: Material comprising water-soluble polymer and dried sand or silicates
Inventor: LIDDY JOHN THOMAS
IPC: C04B28/26
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: A non-cementitious, non-asphaltic material comprises dried sand or silicates mixed with a water-soluble polymer. The polymer may be a polyvinyl polymer and is preferably polyvinyl acetate or polyvinyl (acetate-versatate) copolymer. The water-soluble polymer may also be selected from styrene maleic anhydride polymer, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, 2-butanedioic acid polymer, methoxyethene polymer and styrene-butadiene coppolymer. The composition may also comprise a herbicide and/or fungicide, crystalline sodium silicate, a colourant or dye, or kiln dried sand. A method of stabilising paving blocks using the composition and including the step of applying water to composition surrounding the blocks is also claimed. Further claimed is a composition comprising specified amounts of kiln dried sand, powdered polyvinyl (acetate-versatate) copolymer with kaolin filler and PVA colloid protector, herbicide/fungicide and crystalline sodium silicate.
Patent GB-2386775-A (GB)
Title: An all-NPN quiescent current control loop for an HBT or Si-Ge bipolar RF transistor
Inventor: BIRBECK JOHN DAVID
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: The current Ic2 flowing in the collector of a sense transistor 26 coupled by base and emitter to the main transistor 10 is compared with a reference current Ic3. The comparator comprises a current mirror Tr5-Tr6 fed through resistors R5 and R6. The error amplifier Tr7 controls the biasing transistor Tr4 under control of the loop to obtain the desired quiescent current in the main device 10. Intermodulation is reduced because the control loop reduces the low-frequency impedance at the base node and because the high RF impedance offered by Tr4 reduces self-biasing, though a variable degree of self-biasing may be provided for class AB operation (figure 7). Current drain from the regulated supply 12 is small. RF gain may be altered by control of the reference current. An amplitude modulator may thus be provided. The availability of gain control in the RF amplifier may reduce the dynamic range requirement in a variable gain predriver amplifier. The RF signal level may be used to control the reference current (50 or 34 in figure 11).
Patent GB-2389708-A (GB)
Title: Plated terminations for an electronic component
Inventor: HEISTAND II ROBERT H
IPC: H01G4/228
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: Monolithic components are provided with plated terminations whereby the need for typical thick-film termination stripes is eliminated or greatly simplified. The plated terminations 130 are guided and anchored by exposed varying width internal electrode tabs 114, 116 and additional anchor tab portions 118, 120. Such anchor tabs may be positioned internally or externally relative to a chip structure to nucleate additional metallized plating material 130. The combination of electrode tabs and anchor tabs may be exposed in respective arrangements to form generally discoidal portions of plated material. Such plated material may ultimately form generally round portions of ball limiting metallurgy (BLM) to which solder balls may be reflowed. The disclosed technology may be utilized with a plurality of monolithic multi layer components 100 , including interdigitated capacitors, multilayer capacitor arrays, and integrated passive components.