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Patent GB-2358244-A (GB)
Title: Flash photolysis apparatus
Inventor: SCAIANO JUAN CESAR
IPC: G01N21/63
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: An apparatus for flash photolysis comprises a light source, optical means for directing light from said source through a sample 15, means for initiating a chemical change within the sample 15, such as a laser, and means for determining the change in absorption of light by the sample 15. The optical means may comprise an optical fibre 12 extending from the light source to the sample 15, a collimator 10 comprising a lens which focusses the light through the sample 15 onto the end of a second optical fibre 12 which delivers the light to the measurement means. A further optical fibre may direct radiation from a laser to the sample 15. The optical fibres 12 may terminate in a readily portable assembly comprising a sample holder, allowing measurements to be taken from a remote location.
Patent GB-2356010-A (GB)
Title: Mortar board with container type support
Inventor: BURCH VALERIE ANN
IPC: E04F21/02
Filed: 2000-11-06
Abstract: A mortar board (1), preferably having a textured waterproof carrying surface (2), rests on a support (6) having tapering sides (8) and a container within. The support may be formed with carrying handles (11) and a number of supports may be stacked one inside the other in a nesting fashion. The mortar board and support may be formed from a plastics material such as PTFE or LDPE.
Patent GB-2358291-A (GB)
Title: Nonreciprocal circuit device and communication device
Inventor: HASEGAWA TAKASHI
IPC: H01P1/383
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit device, ie a circulator or isolator, comprises a series resonant circuit connected between a port P1 of at least one central conductor 51 and ground. The inductor L1 of the resonant circuit may be integrally formed with the central conductor. The resonance frequency of the resonant circuit is higher than the operating frequency of the device, providing large attenuation in a particular frequency band. A communication device comprising the device is also disclosed (see figure 7).
Patent GB-2356183-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing and storing hydrocarbons offshore
Inventor: KORSGAARD JENS
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 1998-01-06
Abstract: A method for producing crude oil offshore comprises producing the crude oil from an oil well and transferring the crude oil directly into at least one initially unpressurised storage tank 82 on a vessel 50 without further processing of the crude oil. The oil may be pumped from the well into the tank and stored at a pressure in excess of 1.8 Mpa. Production water and gas may be drawn off from the storage tank and injected back into the well or the gas may be used to propel the vessel. The gas may be transferred to a gas storage tank and cooled to a temperature not below -20{C.
Patent GB-2372569-A (GB)
Title: Active rail health monitoring system
Inventor: THOMAS DEAN ROBERT
IPC: G01N29/34
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: There is provided both apparatus and method for testing or monitoring the integrity of a rail. The testing is performed by applying a known vibration sequence to the rail by use of an actuator; and detecting a corresponding vibration sequence received by a sensor associated with the rail at a location distant from the actuator.
Patent GB-2364180-A (GB)
Title: Spiral Inductor With Trimming Electrodes
Inventor: IIDA NAOKI
IPC: H01F21/12
Filed: 2001-04-05
Abstract: An inductor includes an input external electrode 37, an output external electrode 38, and a coil 22 formed by electrically connecting at least two spiral coil pattern portions 23, 24 in series between the input external electrode 37 and the output external electrode 38. At least one trimming electrode 31a to 31e is further provided in each of the spiral coil pattern portions 23, 24. One end of each trimming electrode 31 is connected to the spiral coil pattern portion 23, 24, and the other end to a lead out electrode 25, so that the trimming electrode bridges between the lead out electrode 25, and the coil (22). The trimming electrodes 31a to 31e are sequentially trimmed one-by-one, such as by irradiating a laser beam, whereby the inductance of the coil 22 is increased accordingly.
Patent GB-2369684-A (GB)
Title: Method of correcting disturbing influences on NMR measurements
Inventor: NAUERTH ARNO
IPC: G01R33/389
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: A method of correcting disturbing influences on magnetic resonance signals of a substance disposed in the measuring volume of an MR apparatus excited by one or more RF excitation pulses, wherein an RF excitation pulse is irradiated onto the substance and a time-dependent MR signal generated thereby is detected and digitized in a phase-sensitive fashion, wherein a time dependence   Wd  <SB>i</SB>(t<SB>i</SB>) of the phase of an MR signal, relative to a predetermined reference phase   d  <SB>refi</SB>(t<SB>i</SB>) of a reference signal s<SB>refi</SB>(t<SB>i</SB>), is determined and digitized from a time dependence s<SB>i</SB>(t<SB>i</SB>) of the detected and digitized MR signal and one or more correction or controlled variables are determined therefrom. Nearly all measuring points are used for determination of the magnetic field deviation and thus for control to guarantee considerably improved control accuracy.
Patent GB-2370067-A (GB)
Title: Drainage device for pipe joint
Inventor: BROWN GERALD
IPC: E03B7/09
Filed: 2001-07-04
Abstract: A drainage device (1) comprising a body defining a liquid-receiving surface (4), a run-off surface (6) in fluid communication with the liquid-receiving surface (4) and means (11) arranged to secure The body to a support (13), in the vicinity of a releasable pipe joint (18,19), so that, when the body is so-secured, the liquid-receiving surface (4) is located generally beneath the pipe joint (18,19).
Patent GB-2363589-A (GB)
Title: Sealing apparatus
Inventor: LOYNES SIMON GEOFFREY
IPC: B23H9/16
Filed: 2000-05-31
Abstract: A sealing apparatus for effecting a temporary seal against an elongate object (10, 110). The object is placed in a chamber (17, 117) and supported between inlet and outlet apertures (46, 47; 146, 147) in the walls of the chamber. A resilient seal (32, 138) is placed at the point where the object passes through one of the apertures. A piston (34, 134) is located on the remote side of the seal being operable to compress the seal towards the relevant aperture thereby deforming the seal laterally into contact with the object to seal the periphery of the object. When the piston is released, the seal reverts to its relaxed condition thereby enabling the object to be moved between the two apertures.
Patent GB-2368816-A (GB)
Title: Subsea buoy with a releasable drogue arrangement
Inventor: MCALPINE ROBERT
IPC: B63B21/48
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A subsea buoy 4 for supporting a submerged object 1 comprises a buoyant body 5, a first frangible link 3 for securing the buoyant body to the object, means for rupturing the first frangible link and a drogue 9 secured to the buoyant body by a second frangible link 11. Means 12 are also provided which allow the drogue to move on rupture of the second frangible link from a first configuration in which the drogue is adjacent to the buoyant body and a second configuration in which the drogue is spaced apart from the buoyant body. A third frangible link 13 also extends between the object and the drogue. The first frangible link may be ruptured remotely by an electrical signal while the drogue may be formed from glass reinforced plastics material.
Patent GB-2374442-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the order of datagrams
Inventor: CAMERON KEN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A method for controlling the order of datagrams, the datagrams being processed by at least one processing engine 110a, 110b, 110c, the at least one processing engine having at least one input port and at least one output port, wherein each datagram or group of datagrams has a ticket associated therewith, the ticket being used to control the order of the datagram or group of datagrams at the at least one input port and at the at least one output port. The method enables the chronology of data packets (datagrams) to be preserved despite differences in processing rate among multiple processing elements.
Patent GB-2384271-A (GB)
Title: Valve operating mechanisms
Inventor: TURNER JAMES WILLIAM GRIFFITH
IPC: F02B3/06
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: The present invention relates (with reference to Figure 1), to a valve operating mechanism for operating a poppet valve (10). The mechanism comprises: a cam (13) mounted on a camshaft (14); a first rocker (15) which is pivotally mounted on a first rocker shaft (17) and which is driven by the cam (13) to pivot in an oscillatory manner; and a second rocker (16) which is pivotally mounted on a second rocker shaft (21) spaced apart from the first rocker shaft (17) and which engages the poppet valve (10). The first rocker (15) has a cam surface (30) and the second rocker (16) has a reaction surface (31). A follower member (27) is arranged between the cam surface (30) and the reaction surface (31) in simultaneous abutment with both. As the first rocker (15) pivots the follower member (27) moves relative to the cam surface (30) and relays camming action of the part of the cam surface (30) engaged by the follower member (27) to the reaction surface (31) and thereby causes the second rocker (16) to pivot and impart motion to the poppet valve (10). A control mechanism (28,29) can move the follower member (27) relative to the cam surface (30) in order to vary which part of the cam surface (30) is engaged by the follower member (27). The rocker shafts (17,21) are arranged with respect to one another and the control mechanism (28,29) is configured such that when the follower member (27) is moved by the control mechanism (28,29) to increase maximum lift of the poppet valve then distance between the follower member (27) and the first rocker shaft (17) is increased and distance between the follower member (27) and the second rocker shaft (21) is decreased.
Patent GB-2375682-A (GB)
Title: Use of identification tags to control a camera output.
Inventor: KAHN RICHARD OLIVER
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: Imaging apparatus for use with a tag 5 providing information comprises an electronic still or video camera 1 for providing an image signal 6, tag detecting means 8 for detecting the location of the tag and tag reading means 9, 10 for deriving the predetermined information from the tag, and image signal control means 11 to 13 for controlling the image signal in response to the output of the means 8 to 10 to provide a selected picture signal. When a visitor enters a site details from a keyboard 16 are stored in a central computer 15 and printed 17 as a visible bar code tag 5 which is recognised 8 and provides a tag identity 9 and picture signal instructions 10. The latter act in conjunction with an image decision circuit 11 for judging picture composition, e.g. pan, tilt, zoom, and with an event detector 12 for picture timing (e.g. the occurrence of a smile on a visitor 4 wearing tag 5), for selective enablement of an image signal selection circuit 13, the selected signal being combined with the tag identity signal at 14 and stored 15. Circuits 11 and 12 preferably comprise image analysis means. On the visitor leaving the site, tag 5 is read 19 and a message displayed to indicate that pictures await. Tags may specify that group pictures only are to be taken, or that a tag associated with a site location needs also to be present.
Patent GB-2391646-A (GB)
Title: Secure web page authenication method using a telephone number or SMS message
Inventor: GROVES JAMES ANDREW
IPC: G06F21/42
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of accessing a secure web page wherein, in response to a client attempt to access a secure web page, a client ID code and vendor ID code are exchanged using a communication medium separate to that used to access the we page (eg a telephone call). In particular, client and vendor ID codes may be their telephone numbers and the separate communication medium may be a telephone network. The exchange is initiated upon display of the vendor telephone number on a web page and is completed by the sending of the client telephone number, by a telephone call or SMS text message to the vendor telephone number. The client then uses the client telephone number to gain acces to the secure web page.
Patent GB-2379542-A (GB)
Title: System comprising a memory module
Inventor: LEE DONG-YANG
IPC: G11C7/22
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A system comprises a plurality of bus lines which transfer a first clock signal CLK1, a second clock signal CLK2, an address signal ADDR and a command signal CMD, wherein a frequency of the first clock signal is different than the frequency of the second clock signal, and a memory module 700' which is connected to the plurality of bus lines and which comprises (a) a register 710 which is connected to the bus of the first clock signal, the bus of the address signal, and the bus of the command signal, and which stores the address signal and the command signal at a timing of the first clock signal, and (b) a plurality of memory devices 701-706 which are each coupled to the bus line of the second clock signal and which receives the address signal and command signal stored in the register at a timing of the second clock signal, wherein the address signal and the command signal are transmitted to the memory devices in two directions from a centre of the memory module. In further embodiments (Figs 10 and 12) a PLL is used to control the clock signals.
Patent GB-2386715-A (GB)
Title: Method for the use of a stack in a Java accelerator device
Inventor: AOKI YAYOI
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: A method to minimize deterioration of the processing speed of a Java accelerator device even when stack overflow occurs in a stack memory unit. A first thread presently allocated to a first stack area of a stack memory unit 113 to which a fourth thread also belongs is saved in a virtual stack area of a main storage medium 103. Thereafter, the data of the fourth thread as stack data to be switched is copied to the first stack area of the stack memory unit 113 by the controller unit 112 (accelerator device 101). This ensures the executing thread is always on the Java accelerator device, enabling full speed execution.
Patent GB-2395866-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephony enabled handset audio message application
Inventor: O'CONNOR EDWARD
IPC: H04M1/72433
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: An application for mobile telephony enabled handsets whereby the user may record and save to the application sound samples from variable sources external to or from within the phone including during live calls such samples being termed audioclips and thereafter to link the said audioclips to one or more input or stored contact numbers in any sequence and thereafter direct the phone to call such numbers via an autodialler and upon such call or sequence of calls being answered replay the audioclip or audioclips to the called party such calls as fail being rediallable and both autodialler and auto-redialler having a facility to schedule their operations such as to allow such calls or redialled calls and associated audioclip replays to be undertaken at any given future time and date and in any sequence.
Patent GB-2379689-A (GB)
Title: Determining the direction of propagation of a tension pulse on a line
Inventor: VAYNSHTEYN VLADIMIR
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: A controller 318 is used to determine whether a tension pulse on a slickline 21 comes from a downhole tool 20 or from a winding drum catching the slickline. The tension sensed in sensors 310a and 310b on rollers 302 is stored separately in memory 316 and, depending on which direction a tension pulse originates, the controller 318 analyses the detected tension signals to determine which sensor 310 detected the tension pulse first. The controller 318 may also be used to detect different signatures for the tension signal from the downhole tool.
Patent GB-2398763-A (GB)
Title: Cover deployment system for cargo carriers
Inventor: BODEN GEORGE ROBERT
IPC: B60J7/08
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: Control apparatus (40) for a load cover deployment system, for example, for use on a tipper-bodied road lorry 10. The control apparatus comprises a drive wheel 54 upon which a control element of the deployment system can be wound - this is typically a chain (56) would on a chainwheel (52). The control apparatus also includes a drive mechanism that includes a drive handle 42 operable by a user to turn the drive wheel, and a locking mechanism 80,82 that serves to prevent rotation of the drive wheel other than during operation of the drive handle by a user. The control apparatus allows a cover 22 to be drawn into position against the action of a returning spring 84.
Patent GB-2399441-A (GB)
Title: Road use charging system using a mobile telecommunications network
Inventor: COOK MELANIE
IPC: G07B15/06
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: A system for charging for road use comprises a transmitter means located on a vehicle connected to a mobile telecommunications network and means to establish the vehicles location and calculate a charge. Preferably the mobile network is a GSM network. In use the vehicle transmits an identifier, preferably continuously, on the network. The communication may also be coded to protect privacy. The identifier is captured from the network and uses the identifier to periodically calculate the position of the vehicle. A charge can then be calculated based on the location and on parameters specific to each vehicle. In one mode of operation the identification signals may work for a specific geographical area. On another mode the charge may be prepaid and fines can be levied if a vehicle enters an area without prepayment.
Patent GB-2399814-A (GB)
Title: Container closure in combination with a ring pull insert
Inventor: MAVIN GERRY
IPC: B65D51/20
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: There is described a closure for use with a container neck 10. The closure comprises a cap 16 and an insert 14. The insert 14 is adapted to be permanently adhered to the container neck 10 and has a sealing surface. The cap comprises a complimentary sealing surface for sealable engagement with the sealing surface provided on the insert and engagement means for releasable engagement with complimentary engagement means provided on the container neck. The insert may be provided with a flange 64 to overlie a surrounding rim on the neck 10, wherein the insert 14 protrudes axially no more than the thickness of the flange 64. A pull-ring 78 may be provided which merges with a membrane 70, the membrane 70 leaving an area of weakness provided by a narrow annular web 72. The cap 16 may be provided with a plug 50.
Patent GB-2387863-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable packer with control line and sensor
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A completion system includes an inflatable packer (36) and a control line (29) for delivering pressurised fluid to the packer (36). A sensor (40, fig 5) and fibre optic line may also be present which measures the pressure in the packer (36) to allow it to be inflated or deflated. A second completion assembly (400, fig 5) may also be present and can be coupled to the completion having the inflatable packer by use of a seal (11, fig 5), the second completion system (400, fig 5) delivering pressurised fluid to the inflatable packer (36) via a control line. The inflatable packer (36, fig 7) may also be used to engage and expand and expandable packer (55, fig 7).
Patent GB-2389670-A (GB)
Title: A sliding cover device arrangement
Inventor: WANG JUI-CHI
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: A sliding cover device arrangement for controlling toner passage between a toner container (2) and a developing device (1) of an image forming apparatus, wherein the developing device (1) has a plurality of toner receiving openings (11) formed thereon, and the toner container is adapted for holding toner and supplying toner to the developing device, and has a plurality of toner supplying openings (21) formed thereon corresponding to the plurality of toner receiving openings (11). In one embodiment, the sliding cover arrangement includes a first sliding cover (13) adapted for closing and opening the toner receiving openings (11), a second sliding cover (23) adapted for closing and opening the toner supplying openings (21), and coupling means (16, 25) formed respectively on the developing device (1) and the toner container (2) for enabling the first sliding cover (13) and the second sliding cover (23) to be moved to close and open the toner supplying openings (21) and the toner receiving openings (11) synchronously, the coupling means (16, 25) including projection means (16) and recess means (25) for engagement with the projection means (16).
Patent GB-2386386-A (GB)
Title: Foundation structure
Inventor: PIDGEON JOHN TERRY
IPC: E02D27/01
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: This invention provides a foundation structure (10) cast from a settable material such as concrete and comprises a slab (12) having a particular generally annular non-rectangular circumferential outer profile. The foundation structure (10) is further provided with a plurality of intersecting primary beams (14) extending through a common central region of the slab (12); and a secondary annular circumferentially extending beam (16). The structure (10) is constructed by a method including the steps of forming a plurality of radially extending primary channels extending through a central foundation region of the building; forming a secondary annular circumferentially extending channel; providing a void former for defining a common central region of intersecting channels, through which the primary beams (14) extend after being cast; casting a settable material into the channels; and casting a slab of settable material integrally with the primary and secondary beams (14, 16).
Patent GB-2385556-A (GB)
Title: Work support
Inventor: BRATHWAITE CHARLES ERROL
IPC: B27B17/00
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: A work support for supporting a workpiece with a major axis of the workpiece extending outwardly of the work support, for example at least substantially horizontally, the work support comprising work holding means (20) for holding an end portion of the workpiece and mounting means (50) for the work holding means. The work support may be used for a variety of purposes but it is especially useful for supporting a length of stiff material during the carrying out of one or more operations upon it.
Patent GB-2391186-A (GB)
Title: Dosing device using osmosis to generate internal pressure to expel dosing product
Inventor: BAKER JOHN
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A dosing device comprises a secondary chamber 5 containing a dosing substance, bounded on one side by a secondary membrane 6, and on the other side by an impermeable member 4 which flexes or displaces. A first chamber 2 bounded on the other side of the flexible / displaceable member 4, contains an osmotic agent promoting the imbibing of liquid across a first membrane 3, generating pressure which transfers via member 4, into secondary chamber 5. Increased pressure in the secondary chamber 5 promoting increased diffusion of the dosing substance through the secondary membrane 6. In use the entire device is submerged in a carrier fluid, being the target of the dosing, and itself imbibed to generate the internal osmotic pressure in the device to intimate dosing. The action of the device can be seen in the transition from fig. 1 to fig.2. The impermeable member 4 may by an impermeable flexible membrane or a piston. The osmotic agent may be such as an inorganic salt in dry form or solution, a sugar, or a fluid imbibing hydrogel. The device has a wide range of applications may be particularly suited to the slow release of dosing substance.