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Patent GB-2428059-A (GB)
Title: Pipe handling arm with spinner
Inventor: SHAHIN DAVID
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a tubulars comprises a gripper 150 for holding a first tubular and a conveying member 120 for positioning the gripper. A spinner 170 is coupled to the gripper for rotating the first tubular into threaded engagement with a second tubular. The apparatus may include a counter 180 for recording the number of rotations made by the first tubular. Preferably the gripper is remote controlled and also includes a sensor and memory to enable it to return to a selected position. In a second aspect, a method of connecting tubulars includes disposing a gripper on a derrick. Alternatively, a top drive system and method of forming a wellbore provides a top drive operatively connected to a gripping head.
Patent GB-2440973-A (GB)
Title: A lighting device with ioniser
Inventor: KENYON ROLAND TERRY
IPC: H01J61/34
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: A lighting device (201) for ionising surrounding air while producing light. The device comprises a housing having a pair of electrical connectors (403, 404, 405, 406) at each of two opposing ends of the housing, a tubular outer wall (202) and an aperture (506) defined by the tubular outer wall. An electrode (205) extends through the aperture, and a fluorescent tube (507) extends along the interior of the housing. The fluorescent tube has electrical connections to the two pairs of electrical connectors (403, 404, 405, 406). A voltage generator (517) is located within the housing and has a first input connection (701) connected to one of the electrical connectors at a first end of the housing, and a second input connection (702) connected to one of the electrical connectors at the second end of the housing. The voltage generator (517) also has an electrical output connection connected to the electrode (205), such that when electrical power is applied to the electrical connectors the voltage generator applies a relatively high voltage to the electrode while relatively low voltages are supplied to the fluorescent tube to cause it to fluoresce.
Patent GB-2441532-A (GB)
Title: Delayed action float valve for W.C. cistern
Inventor: HENSON DENNIS RAYMOND
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 2006-09-06
Abstract: A cistern having a delayed action float controlled liquid inlet valve (10) which includes a float chamber (30) in the cistern within which the valve float (18) is located, which chamber fills with liquid in use to cause the valve float to rise and close the valve, and in which a siphon tube is provided for emptying the chamber when the cistern is emptied and one branch of the siphon tube extends externally of the float chamber, to a point which is enclosed within a shroud (58) and is below the base of the float chamber.
Patent GB-2445544-A (GB)
Title: Paint roller with drill attachment and stirrer
Inventor: JULIER ALAN JAMES
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A paint roller includes a handle 1 attached to a frame 2, frame bushes 3, a cage 4 and a roller 7. Alternatively the roller 7 is mounted on the handle 1 which is connected, preferably via threaded spigot 10 and chuck, to portable electric drill. Preferably the handle 1 is attached to the frame via threaded barrel connector 5. Paint brushes, pads and rollers can be cleaned by centrifugal force.
Patent GB-2446183-A (GB)
Title: Controlling motion of storage media
Inventor: EVANS NIGEL RONALD
IPC: G11B15/467
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A method of controlling relative motion of a data storage medium 10 on which data is stored in data groups N-5 to N+10 comprising tracks (20, 21) extending across the storage medium and a rotatable transducer for reading data from the storage medium includes determining from the data groups a start reread data group at which a data reread process is to start following detection of a read error condition in a preceding data read process. The method also includes obtaining a reread track reference value for use in controlling that relative motion during the data reread process using a track reference value difference stored in at least one track of at least one data group that is to be reread during the data reread process and a track reference value that was used in controlling that relative rotation during the preceding data read process.
Patent GB-2447013-A (GB)
Title: Analgesic composition containing buprenorphone and nalmefene
Inventor: CHAPLEO CHRISTOPHER BOURNE
IPC: A61K31/485
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: An analgesic composition, in parenteral unit dosage form or in a unit dosage form suitable for delivery via the dermis or mucosa, comprises buprenorphine and an amount nalmefene such that the ratio by weight of buprenorphine to nalmefene delivered to or reaching the plasma of a patient is in the range 22.6:1 to 40:1.
Patent GB-2436518-A (GB)
Title: Lidding of loaf tins
Inventor: WILLETT PAUL EATON
IPC: A21B3/13
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: A lidding system for use with loaf tins 2 in the production of a breaded product includes at least one lid 8, each lid having a top portion 4 for covering a loaf tin and fourside portions 5 for positioning adjacent to the sides of the respective loaf tin. The side portions may fit adjacent to the interior sides of the loaf tin. A plurality of lids 8 may be connected together by bars 10 to cover plural tins 2 with venting regions between them. The lids are able to float upwards as the bread rises but restrict the shape of resultant baked loaves.
Patent GB-2437615-A (GB)
Title: Combining metering modes for hydraulic fluid flow control
Inventor: PFAFF JOSEPH
IPC: F15B11/02
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: The flow of fluid to a hydraulic actuator is controlled by a valve assembly which operates in different metering modes at various points in time for energy conservation. The metering mode to use is selected in response to the hydraulic load acting on the hydraulic actuator. The present magnitude of hydraulic load is determined and compared to first and second thresholds. Below the first threshold only a first metering mode is activated, and only a second metering mode is activated above the second threshold. A combination of the first and second metering modes is utilized when the hydraulic load is between those thresholds, wherein the metering modes are used in proportion to a proportional relationship of the hydraulic load to the first and second thresholds. Using a metering mode combination in this manner smoothes transitions between the first and second metering modes.
Patent GB-2448146-A (GB)
Title: Safety apparatus for use in loading or unloading a flat bed lorry
Inventor: WHITTINGTON GARETH
IPC: A62B99/00
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: For ensuring the safety of an operator (35) engaged in loading or unloading a load-carrying surface (37), such as the flat bed of a lorry (33), two spaced-apart, substantially upright posts (3,5) are provided with a tensioned support wire (19) extending between them. A trolley (27) is mounted on the support wire for movement therealong, and a safety harness (31) is suspended from the trolley.
Patent GB-2434218-A (GB)
Title: Devices and methods for providing wide field magnification
Inventor: KATZ MILTON
IPC: G02C7/08
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: Optical devices and methods for providing wide field magnification to assist the visually impaired, and others, are provided. The optical device includes a plurality of telescopic lens sets (31, 32, 33), for example, a plurality of telescopes, each telescopic lens set including an objective lens (35,36,37) and an ocular lens (38,39,40), and a plurality of refracting optical elements (41, 42, 43), for example, prisms, positioned in front of at least some of the objective lenses. The refracting optical elements are adapted to at least partially redirect light rays toward at least some of the objective lenses to provide wider fields of view, for example, a wider contiguous field of view. Aspects of the invention can provide fields of view up to 40 degrees or more. These wider fields of view can greatly enhance the visual acuity of the visually impaired, as well as provide wider field of view for non-corrective purposes, such as for field observations.
Patent GB-2435091-A (GB)
Title: Heat insulated container
Inventor: FUJII TAKAFUMI
IPC: A47J41/02
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A heat insulated container that exhibits given heat retention performance, permitting ascertaining of exhibition of the heat retention performance from the appearance thereof. There is provided heat insulated container (10) having at least either the external surface of glass internal container (12) or the internal surface of glass external container (16) coated with radiation preventing film (20), the internal container (12) disposed inside the external container (16) with empty space (14) interposed therebetween, the internal container (12) and the external container (16) united together, the empty space (14) evacuated to vacuum and hermetically sealed, characterized in that the radiation preventing film (20) at its surface has particles whose average diameter is   /  given value. The heat insulated container (10) realizes satisfactory heat retention performance as the average diameter of the particles at the surface of the radiation preventing film (20) is   /  given value.
Patent GB-2451257-A (GB)
Title: A folding chair with a collapsible canopy
Inventor: GLADSTONE NORMAN THOMAS
IPC: A47C7/66
Filed: 2007-07-25
Abstract: A folding chair 10 having a collapsed condition and an erect condition, comprising rear frame members 22 with a panel 21 between them to provide a back rest, a pair of shelter uprights which extend upwardly of the rear frame in the chair's erect condition, means to hold the uprights in their upwardly extended condition, and a canopy frame 26 supporting a canopy panel 36 and mounted by pivots 30 to the uprights for movement between a covering condition, in which the canopy panel extends forwardly to cover at least the head of a user, and a collapsed condition in which the canopy frame extends downwardly and rearwardly of the uprights to lie adjacent or alongside the said rear frame members. The uprights may fit telescopically into the frame. Also disclosed in a folding chair where the canopy panel 36 may be expanded to form a tent (see figure 4).
Patent GB-2443083-A (GB)
Title: Surface controlled subsurface safety valve with annular seal
Inventor: JACOB JEAN-LUC
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A subsurface safety valve (SSV) or plug 510 is disclosed. The plug includes a seal assembly 514, 516 located around the circumference of the plug for sealing the void between the plug and the production tubing 500 in which it is located. The seal is compressed by a piston 504. Wellbore fluid pressure acts on the piston from below when the valve is closed, thereby moving the piston to force the seal into sealing contact with an inside surface of the tubing. A drainage path 505 is provided above the piston for draining the pressurized fluid above the seal. An interlock comprising locking dogs 509 may be provided for locating the plug within the wellbore. The seal may be located between first and second chevrons 512, 514.
Patent GB-2460291-A (GB)
Title: Human health problem diagnostic
Inventor: LEE VIVIEN
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: A specific diagnostic methodology for health problems on humans that includes the use of sociological group concept and characteristics as health evidences, aiming at detecting and preventing human health problems of which man is also a causation factor. This methodology works by selecting evidence under the guidance of sociological definition and characteristics of group plus related concepts to group activities, interaction and transformational processes as health evidences consistent with other related scientific and non-scientific data leading to the linkage with health problem causation and consequence. The illustration is based on the malachite green risk in Hong Kong imports incidence in August, 2005.
Patent GB-2454707-A (GB)
Title: Sign for waste container
Inventor: ANDREWS JULIAN
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A sign for a waste container shows the date of the waste collecting service. The sign is to be used as a visual aid reminder of what garbage/ waste container needs to be placed out onto the street for collection, showing the relevant day/ week/ date. The sign may be hung from the handle of a wheelie bin.
Patent GB-2446260-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic composition containing an amber extract
Inventor: CAUCHARD JEAN-HUBERT
IPC: A61K8/64
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising (i) a first active agent consisting of an amber extract and (ii) at least one other cosmetically active agent selected from the group consisting of extracts of Bertholletia excelsa, extracts of Potentilla erecta, magnesium aspartate, peptides acting on muscle contraction, particularly acetyl hexapeptide 3, peptides and their derivatives grafted with a fatty acid, particularly a C16 fatty acid, promoting collagen synthesis, particularly palmitoyl oligopeptide pentapeptide 3 or palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, soy flour hydrolyzates or plant glycolipids, particularly cereal glycosphingolipids and more particularly wheat glycosphingolipids. An amber extract may be used as a cosmetic agent acting on the dermal supporting proteins and/or the enzymatic systems that degrade the dermal proteins and/or the glycan-type essential components of the extracellular matrix, particularly proteoglycans, i.e., for improving the essential biomechanical properties of the skin, namely firmness and elasticity.
Patent GB-2449325-A (GB)
Title: Track conveyor system with tensioned flexible links
Inventor: FANSHAWE PETER JAMES
IPC: B65G17/12
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: An endless track 2 incorporating one or more curved sections has a number of carriages 10 engaged with the track. Adjacent carriages 10 are joined by flexible and non-extensible links 20 to form an endless loop. The links 20 are tensioned by resiliently applying a transverse force to the link 20. The links 20 may be formed from lengths of toothed belt of the kind incorporating metal strands encased within a polymeric material. The carriages 10 may have compound leaf springs 60 which act on the inside of the associated links 20 to tension the links as the carriages move around curved sections of the track, and the leaf springs 60 may be, in turn, supported by projecting noses 46, thereby achieving improved dynamics and higher operating speeds. The pitch of the carriages 10 can be adjusted by gripper blocks 49 and jacking screws. In further embodiments the flexible links may be chains, wire ropes or metal bands, and they may be tensioned by spring-loaded arms. Links can also be attached to the carriages by compliant mountings which move laterally against spring loading.
Patent GB-2457301-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating a positive displacement machine by freezing lubricant
Inventor: HENSHAW IAIN JAMES
IPC: F01C1/02
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: A method and system for lubricating a positive displacement expander of compressed gas comprises introducing into an expansion chamber of the machine a lubricant, e.g. an oil or aqueous liquid, whose pour point temperature is greater, by e.g. 50 C, than the machine operating temperature in the expansion chamber as determined by the expanding gas causing the lubricant to freeze adhere to the chamber internal surfaces. The frozen lubricant becomes fluid under increased pressure at a point of contact of the working surfaces and then refreezes when the surfaces separate. Reduction in the quantity of lubricant is realised e.g. to 0.0005% intake volume and dis-entrainment or separation of lubricant from the gas exhausted from the machine is largely avoided. May be used in at least scroll, screw or vane machines. The lubricant inlet temperature may be adjusted.
Patent GB-2458461-A (GB)
Title: Spoken language learning system
Inventor: YU KAI
IPC: G09B5/00
Filed: 2008-03-17
Abstract: A computing system to facilitate learning of a spoken language comprises a user interface to prompt a user of the system to produce a spoken language goal and to capture audio data comprising speech captured from said user in response. A speech analysis system analyses the captured audio data to determine acoustic or linguistic pattern features of the captured audio data. A pattern matching system then matches one or more subsets of the pattern features to a database of pattern features and determines feedback data responsive to the match. A feedback system provides feedback to the user using the feedback data to the user to achieve the spoken language goal. The system therefore gives feedback determined by any mistakes, errors or incorrect pronunciation the user makes. The database of pattern features preferably stores sets of linked data items comprising feature data items each comprising a group of the pattern features used to identify an expected spoken response to the spoken language goal, an instruction data item relating to how a user can correct or improve their speech and a goal data item identifying the spoken language goal.
Patent GB-2459256-A (GB)
Title: Padded hosiery
Inventor: BAIGENT JULIA
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 2008-04-14
Abstract: Hosiery 2 with an integrated pad positioned under the ball area of the foot 3. The padded hosiery alleviates pain when wearing high-heeled boots or shoes. The pad may be integrated into a sock, pop sock, stocking or a pair of tights. The pad is made of a soft shock absorbent material such as condensed foam.
Patent GB-2448459-A (GB)
Title: Polymer compound and polymer light-emitting device using same
Inventor: NOGUCHI TAKANOBU
IPC: C08G61/00
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer compound containing a repeating unit represented by the following formula (1). -[Ar1-(X1)n]- (1) (In the formula, Ar1 represents an arylene group represented by the formula (2) below or the like; X1 represents -CR<1> =CR<2>- (wherein R<1> and R<2> respectively represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent) or -C  I  C-; and n represents 0 or 1.) (2) (In the formula, Ar2 represents an arylene group or the like; Ar<5> represents a direct bond, an arylene group or the like; R<3> and R<4> respectively represent a direct bond, a substituent or the like; Ar3 and Ar4 respectively represent an aryl group or the like; and Y represents one of the following formulae. (formulae) In this connection, when Ar5 represents a direct bond, R<3> also represents a direct bond.)
Patent GB-2454983-A (GB)
Title: Combination wrench socket
Inventor: KISTNER OTWIN
IPC: B25B13/06
Filed: 2008-11-18
Abstract: The combination wrench socket 10 includes a one-piece outer part 11 in the form of a wrench socket having an inner part 12 situated therein. A first tool head 13 is moulded onto the inner part 12. A second tool head 14, with a different design from the first tool head, is molded onto the outer part 11. The outer part has at least one retention element for the lockable fastening of the tool head 13, 14. The outer part may also include two lateral oblong holes 19. The retention element may be a pin mechanism 20 having a spring 21.
Patent GB-2452452-A (GB)
Title: P-Wave anisotropy evaluation by measuring acoustic impedance of the rock by beam steering from within the borehole
Inventor: DUBINSKY VLADIMIR
IPC: G01V1/44
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: A phased array of transducers is used to generate elastic waves into the earth formation in a selected direction. The impedance measured at the input to the transducer array is indicative of the elastic impedance of the earth formation in the selected direction.
Patent GB-2458213-A (GB)
Title: Active Pattern Factor Control for a Gas Turbine Engine
Inventor: WILLIAMS BRANDON PHILIP
IPC: F23N5/08
Filed: 2009-03-12
Abstract: A method of actively controlling pattern factor in a gas turbine engine includes the steps of issuing fuel into a combustion chamber 14 of a gas turbine engine through one or more circumferentially disposed fuel injectors 110a-110h, determining an initial circumferential pattern factor in the combustion chamber, and adjusting fuel flow through one or more selected fuel injectors based on the initial circumferential pattern factor, to yield a modified circumferential pattern factor in the combustion chamber. The step of determining the circumferential pattern factor can include the steps of detecting a chemiluminescent signature within the combustor, correlating the chemiluminescent signature to an equivalence ratio, and computing the initial circumferential pattern factor based on the equivalence ratio. The equivalence ratio may be determined by an optical flame sensor 140 providing an output signal to a signal processor 175 which is analysed by a spectrometer and associated with an electronic controller 170. The controller may provide commands to a valve assemby 112 associated with each fuel injector 110. Alternatively, the step of determining the circumferential pattern factor can include the steps of measuring temperatures at a plurality of circumferential positions at the combustor exit and computing the initial circumferential pattern factor based on the measured temperatures, or measuring and comparing fuel flow rates through two or more fuel injectors.
Patent GB-2469530-A (GB)
Title: Valve test apparatus / method comprising actuator to apply load to valve stem
Inventor: MICHEL FIONA MAIRI
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2009-04-18
Abstract: Testing of a safety valve is described where the valve comprises a valve stem biased relative to a valve body. A first test apparatus is described comprising a rotor mounted helically on said valve stem and a driver adapted to rotate the rotor. Rotation of the rotor causes an axial force between the valve stem and the rotor and allows the rotor to be moved into and out of engagement with the valve stem. When engaged the rotor can apply a pre-load to the stem, and may provide sufficient force to achieve valve lift. Alternatively a two stage actuator system may be employed, the first stage / actuator providing engagement between a second stage / actuator and the valve stem, the second stage / actuator providing lift after application of the pre-load by the first stage. Sensors may measure the load, displacement of the valve stem.
Patent GB-2471307-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning circuit for beer line
Inventor: BARNETT THORNLEY
IPC: B08B9/032
Filed: 2009-06-24
Abstract: A cleaning circuit for cleaning beer lines comprises an inlet 11 for clean water, a supply duct 12, and an outlet to a beer line 22. A return duct 24 is provided from upstream of said outlet 22 to downstream of said inlet 11, and includes a return valve V1 to control flow therethrough. A source duct 26 for cleaning fluid is connected to the return duct downstream of the return valve. A flow pump 4, flow detector 19, chemical pump 31, and an accumulator may also be present in the circuit. A method of cleaning a beer line is also disclosed and includes, purging a beer line of beer by admission of clean water, passing a predetermined volume of liquid cleaning solution through the beer line and purging cleaning solution from the beer line by admission of a further predetermined volume of clean water.
Patent GB-2458845-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for analysing data from an electromagnetic survey
Inventor: AMUNDSEN LASSE
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2008-01-09
Abstract: A method is provided for analysing data from an electromagnetic survey of a region so as to indicate the presence of a hydrocarbon reservoir. The survey provides vertical magnetic dipole data and electric dipole data, or provides measurement data from which these dipole data may be determined. The amplitude of the vertical magnetic dipole data is determined, optionally after normalising the data with reference date relating to the same region. Similarly, the amplitude of the electric dipole data is determined, optionally after similarly being normalised. The amplitudes are then compared to provide an indication of the likelihood of the presence of hydrocarbons in the region.