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Patent GB-2399138-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet band-clip without a pawl
Inventor: MAIDMENT LESLIE
IPC: F16B2/08
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A band-clip with ratcheted bands that does not comprise a pawl. The band-clip may comprise a rigid collar 4 comprising a relatively short flexible band 3 connected to one side and a longer, wider flexible band 2 connected to the other side. The shorter band 3 may have notches extending completely across its width and may further comprise a wedge 9. The longer band 2 may comprise centralised notches. In use, the bands may be looped towards each other with the shorter band 3 being passed through the collar up to the start of its wedge portion 9. The longer band 2 may then be passed through the collar and therefore retained by the notches of the shorter band 3. The length of loop formed by the long band 2 may be altered by pulling its free end outwards from the shorter band to disengage the notches. The band may be released by pulling the loop of the shorter band 3. Unauthorised release of the clip can be prevented by means of a locking pin. The band is said to be conveniently moulded and easier to release in use than conventional band-clips.
Patent GB-2399674-A (GB)
Title: Voice recording device
Inventor: GREENIDGE MARLON
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: A digital voice recording device is capable of receiving analogue or digital voice data and compressing the data into a range of digital file formats. The device sends the compressed data to a central repository using a computer port, local area network or mobile telephone data connection.
Patent GB-2386037-A (GB)
Title: Distributed network and base stations where each transmission path of a plurality of paths carries a signal representative of an operator's spectrum segment
Inventor: MANI SANJAY
IPC: H04B10/2575
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A network is provided with a plurality of links that couple a plurality of antennas with a plurality of base stations. At least one base station or antenna location is geographically remote from the network and is connected to the network with a free space link. At least one of the plurality of links provides multiple transmission paths between at least a portion of the base stations with at least a portion of the antennas. Each transmission path of the plurality of transmission paths carries a signal representative of a respective segment of wireless spectrum that is associated with a respective operator.
Patent GB-2389381-A (GB)
Title: Junction isolation apparatus
Inventor: FIPKE STEPHEN R
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: Apparatus for positioning in proximity to first and second wellbores, includes an upper packer (70) and a lower seal (72). The lower seal, which is formed from axially spaced annular members (72a-d) can be pressure tested by flowing a fluid (78, fig 1A) through tube (54) and out through the seal structure (72) via ports (66, fig 1A). The apparatus also provides isolation of the wellbore junction (36) from pressure and corrosion during an acid fracturing stimulation process. An outer tubular portion (52) straddles the junction (36) and is sealed to the removable inner tubular structure (54). Fracturing acid may be pumped directly down the main wellbore (14) and then to the formation to be stimulated via the interior of the outer tube (52), after removal of the inner tubular structure (54), subsequent to its use in the aforementioned pressure test process.
Patent GB-2401197-A (GB)
Title: Holographic ROM system with storing medium having transparent region
Inventor: ROH JAE-WOO
IPC: G11B7/1362
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: A holographic ROM (read only memory) system includes a light source 200 for emitting a laser beam and an expanding unit 204 for expanding the laser beam. A mask 206 is also included for modulating a certain portion of the expanded laser beam in order to generate a signal beam which is directed to a holographic medium 208. A remainder portion of the expanded laser beam is sifted in order to generate a reference beam which is directed to a conical mirror 210, which reflects the reference beam toward the holographic medium 208. The holographic medium 208 is composed of a recording region onto which both the reference beam and the signal beam are projected; and a transparent region 206a which allows the reference beam sifted by the mask to pass through in order to be reflected by a conical reflecting surface 210a. The conical mirror 210 may be detachably held in place by holder 212.
Patent GB-2408496-A (GB)
Title: Roll of preformed bags
Inventor: DICKINSON ADAM
IPC: A47F9/04
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A roll of pre-formed bags 50 is formed from a continuous flat-folded plastics tube 52. Each bag 50 has a longitudinally arranged central portion 60 and two longitudinally arranged exterior portions 62a, b. The central portion 60 has a two ply cross-section and the exterior portions have at least a four-ply, preferably eight ply cross-section. The exterior portions may be defined by a gusset fold which is subsequently folded again to define an eight-ply cross-section. There may be transverse perforations (66a, 66b, Figure 6) with a central slit (68) adjacent to the seal (64) between bags to aid separation thereof. A bag dispenser in which the roll of bags is supported by a sling is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2396611-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of wax esters by transesterifying esters with alcohols below atmospheric pressure
Inventor: RICHARDSON JEFFREY LEE
IPC: C07C67/03
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A process for the preparation of wax esters by transesterifying a C2-60 fatty ester with a C1-30 fatty alcohol at a pressure below atmospheric pressure. Wax esters in improved chemical yield or with improved purity, reduced colour or reduced odour may be obtained. The process may be performed in the presence of a catalyst, preferably a non-recyclable basic catalyst such as sodium methylate. The process is preferably performed at a pressure below 0.1 atm and at a temperature between 60 and 100 {C. The wax esters may be useful in home care, fabric care, cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical or confectionary applications.
Patent GB-2394299-A (GB)
Title: Method for the determination of the wall friction profile along pipes by pressure transients measurements
Inventor: DI LULLO ALBERTO
IPC: G01N13/00
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: The present invention deals with a method which allows to determine the wall friction profile along pipes transporting liquids, particularly petroleum industry liquids, by measuring the pressure transients induced by fast changes in the flow rate. This method is applicable to pipes in which the discharge pressure is greater than the bubble point of the transported liquid and, in any case, when free gas is absent in the pipe.
Patent GB-2400768-A (GB)
Title: Scanner with movable calibration target
Inventor: SPEARS KURT EUGENE
IPC: H04N1/193
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A scanner has a calibration target 210 that can be moved in front of the scanline during a scan. This enables multiple calibrations during a scan. A full-color calibration can be performed during scanning without the need for a separate array of photosensors. Scanning can start as soon as the lamp 204 provides sufficient light for scanning, without waiting for the lamp to stabilize. It is not necessary to keep the lamp on, or to keep the lamp warm.
Patent GB-2402233-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling pressure fluctuations in high pressure fuel injector supply lines
Inventor: WILCOCK MICHAEL
IPC: F02M45/02
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: A method of controlling a fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine 10 having a plurality of cylinders each of which is provided with a respective injector 17. The injector is operable to provide a series of discrete fuel injection shots into a respective cylinder during the firing stroke of the cylinder. The injector 17 is operable to modulate or modify an initial pressure fluctuation wave created within the fuel supply 18 to the injector 17 between any one of the series of shots and a subsequent shot. A further high pressure fuel shot creates a second pressure wave which is out of phase with respect to the initial pressure wave. The injection may be into the cylinder or into the fuel return line 21.
Patent GB-2403237-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a monodiameter wellbore, monodiameter casing, monobore, and/or monowell
Inventor: WYLIE GLENDA
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: An assembly and methods for constructing a monowell (12) having a monodiameter casing (70) disposed in a monodiameter wellbore (10) having a diametric efficiency with a monobore production system within the casing. The assembly for constructing the monowell (12) includes a bottombole assembly (210) with a overgauge hole drilling member (212), a directional steering assembly (214), and a MWD tool (218 and 222); chemical casing (236) located in the wellbore (10); expandable casing (70) in the wellbore (10); and a sealing composition located between the expandable casing (70) and the wellbore (10). The method for drilling the well (12) involves drilling an initial portion of the wellbore (10), applying a catalyst to the borehole wall; back reaming as the drilling assembly (212) is raised to the initial borehole portion; applying a set up material to the borehole wall; forming chemical casing (236) by reacting the set up and catalyst material; repeating the steps for other portions of the wellbore (10); installing a string of casing.
Patent GB-2416223-A (GB)
Title: Quantification of coronary artery calcification
Inventor: DEHMESHKI JAMSHID
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: Coronary artery calcification is quantified from a CT scan image by identifying a calcified region 51, and estimating the partial calcium content for each pixel within the region using expectation maximisation of a statistical model of the calcified and background material 52. The result is a map of the partial calcium content within the calcified region, which can be further processed 55,56 to calculate the mass of calcium within the region. The method shows lower inter-scan variation than known techniques.
Patent GB-2419949-A (GB)
Title: Distance Measuring Apparatus
Inventor: BARI NASEEM
IPC: G01B3/12
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: The invention provides a measuring wheel instrument 1 having one or more tracks 15a, 15b, 15c with electrically conductive sectors 17 for use in determining the number of rotations or partial rotations the wheel 4 of a measuring wheel instrument makes and / or the direction of rotations of the measuring wheel. According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided distance measuring apparatus including a ground contacting measuring wheel 4; a first track 15a having a plurality of alternating conductive 17 and non-conductive 18 sectors; and a first electrical contact 21a, the first electrical contact and the first track 15a mutually relatively rotatable at a speed proportional to the speed of rotation of the measuring wheel, wherein, upon rotation of the measuring wheel, the first electrical contact sequentially contacts the conductive and non-conductive sectors of the first track, so as to generate a first electrical signal. Optionally a second track 15b may provide a second electrical signal out of phase with the first electrical signal in order to determine the direction of rotation of the wheel. A third conductive track 15c may be provided in constant contact with a third electrical contact 21c. Contact 21c is in electrical connection with contacts 21a and 21b. Contact with this third track may provide part of the circuit of the first and second tracks.
Patent GB-2408732-A (GB)
Title: Moulded container having a tray and cover
Inventor: GUALTIERI DOMENICO
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: A food container 1, e.g. for bakery products, is moulded from thermoplastic material and comprises a tray 2 and cover 3. The tray 2 and cover 3 are preferably hinged together, and a label 15, e.g. a product identification label, may be taped across the tray 2 and cover 3 opposite to the hinge to seal the container closed. The tray 2 includes a wall member 6 that overlaps with an end region 12 of the cover 3 to such an extent that access to the container contents is substantially inhibited without breaking the label seal or leaving a sign of access (e.g. buckling of the tray and/or cover). Thus, the container 1 is tamper resistant/tamper evident, and enables a greater confidence in the integrity of the contents.
Patent GB-2407900-A (GB)
Title: Use of workflows for processing data on a printing device
Inventor: TWEDE ROGER S
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: The generation and usage of workflows for processing data on a printing device (120) includes receiving (302) a request to create a workflow for a printing device (120). One or more operations that may be included in the workflow are displayed (304), and user-selection of at least one of the one or more operations is received (306). The user-selected operations are added (308) to the workflow, and a user-selection of an order in which multiple ones of the user-selected operations are to be performed is received (306). When the creation of the workflow is completed, an indication of such is received and the workflow is saved (318). According to another aspect, a request to process data is received (342), the appropriate workflow identified, and the data processed (346) by performing the operations in the sequence in an order identified by the sequence.
Patent GB-2427973-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for determining receiver performance in a multilateration system
Inventor: FISHER JAMES JOSEPH
IPC: G01S5/02
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A multilateration system 1 is disclosed in which receivers 2-6 are grouped into two groups (A,B,Fig3). The first group is used to determine a position of a signal source, for example, an aircraft 14 equipped with a SAR transponder. From the determined position, predicted time of arrival values are produced for the second group of receivers. These are compared with the actual time of arrival values for the signals arriving at the second group of receivers. A difference is determined and then the variation of that difference is determined as the aircraft travels along route. The groupings are then varied and further variations determined. When the minimum variation is determined, an alert is given that the second group has a receiver which is operating with a larger than desirable group time delay.
Patent GB-2419725-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment machine display device
Inventor: RANDALL DOV LIAM
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: A display device for a player-operable entertainment machine has a rotatable reel 21,22,23 and symbols defined digitally on a support 30, such as an LCD strip, by feed of signals from a signal generating device (28, fig 2). The support 30 is shaped to conform to a simulated path of movement and is fixed so that the reel 21,22,23 may rotate but the support 30 is static. The support 30 extends round part only of the periphery of the reel 21,22,23 and the feed of signals is such as to define symbols which move in a sequence along the simulated path of movement.
Patent GB-2425279-A (GB)
Title: Chuck with a polymeric sleeve
Inventor: YAKSICH THEODORE G
IPC: B29C70/68
Filed: 2005-12-12
Abstract: A chuck includes a body 12, a plurality of jaws 14 slidably positioned in the body, a nut 22 coupled to the jaws 14 so that rotational movement of the nut 22 with respect to the body 12 causes the jaws 14 to move toward or away from an axial bore 28 formed in the body 12, and a sleeve 16 having a generally cylindrical inner core 101 having an outer circumferential surface. The inner core 101 is formed from a rigid polymer. An outer resilient polymer skin 100 is adhered to the inner core outer circumferential surface. The inner core 101 is mounted about the body 12 in operative engagement with the nut 22 so that rotation of the inner core 101 with respect to the body 12 causes the jaws 14 to reciprocate relative to the body 12. The inner core 101 and the skin 100 are manufactured by a double injection moulding technique. The core 101 has first and second ends and a portion of its outer surface adjacent the first end is not covered by the skin. The skin may not cover a predetermined raised portion on the core. The skin may not be formed from a resilient polymer having a hardness less than 80 Shore A units.
Patent GB-2418766-A (GB)
Title: Alignment of elements of a display apparatus
Inventor: HARROLD JONATHAN
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: To align a display substrate comprising an array of pixels with a component substrate comprising an array of optical components, the display substrate is divided from a display motherglass formed with an array of panels each comprising an array of pixels sufficient for a single display substrate and with, in respect of each panel, a first alignment feature having a surface relief aligned with the array of pixels. The component substrate is formed with an array of optical components and a second alignment feature aligned with the array of optical components, the second alignment feature having a surface relief shaped to register with the first alignment feature. The display substrates is attached to the component substrate with the first and second alignment features in registration with each other. The alignment of the first alignment feature with the array of pixels may be carried out at the motherglass stage in respect of the entire motherglass. The registration of the alignment features during attachment is a straightforward mating process which does not require precision alignment apparatus. Thus the yield can be increased.
Patent GB-2425946-A (GB)
Title: Support bracket for computer screen keyboard and mouse
Inventor: FARMER MCHAEL CHARLES
IPC: F16M11/08
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: A computer workstation having a work surface (18) such as a desk top is fitted with means (12) for holding a screen, a keyboard and a mouse of computer equipment clear of the work surface when they are not in use. The holding means (12) comprises a support arm (10) of generally inverted L-shape, the lower end of the vertical limb (10a Fig 2) having attachment means for fixing it to the work surface and the horizontal limb (10b Fig 2) carrying a permanent mounting (13) for a screen and a holder (15) for removably supporting a keyboard. This holder (15) may also be adapted removably to hold a mouse or a separate holder (31 Fig 8) for a mouse may be carried by the vertical limb (10a) of the support arm. Data/Electrical cabling may be passed through the arm (10).
Patent GB-2439768-A (GB)
Title: Emergency Call-Back in a Mobile Telecommunications Terminal without a Smart Card.
Inventor: BISHOP CRAIG KELVIN
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2006-07-04
Abstract: A method of performing an emergency call in a telecommunications network from a mobile terminal without a smart card activated therein, the method comprises the step of a network element allocating a temporary telephone number to the mobile terminal. This enables emergency call back to such terminals.
Patent GB-2430754-A (GB)
Title: A sensing door handle
Inventor: SMITH COLIN PETER
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for detecting the presence of a substance, such as an alcohol, on the hand of an operator of the apparatus. The apparatus may, for example, be a door handle. The apparatus comprises a fuel cell arranged to consume said substance in order to generate a signal indicative of the presence of that substance. If the substance is a bactericide, the system and method can be used to determine whether or not an operator's hand has been cleaned in a prescribed manner.
Patent GB-2449498-A (GB)
Title: Heating system for retrofitting to a building
Inventor: ELLWOOD STEPHEN EDWARD
IPC: F24S10/50
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: A heating system for retrofitting to a building comprises a set of ducts for connecting to rooms or zones of a building, an inlet manifold coupled to a first subset of the ducts for extracting heat from the rooms or zones, an outlet manifold coupled to a second subset of the ducts and configured to deliver heat to the rooms or zones, at least one heat extraction device coupled between the inlet and outlet manifolds to recover extracted heat for the delivery to the rooms or zones. The system also comprises a plurality of temperature sensors to sense temperature of the rooms or zones, a plurality of occupancy sensors to detect occupancy of the rooms or zones, and a controller coupled to the temperature and occupancy sensors and outlet manifold to distribute heat between the rooms or zones. The heat extraction device may be a heat pump or heat exchanger. A solar heating system, which may be a roof tile incorporating a solar collector to heat the delivery air may be coupled between the inlet and outlet manifolds and a water circuit linking the heat extraction device to a radiator (fig 3) may be used for heating the delivery air to be passed to the rooms or zones. An additional heat extraction device may be provided to extract heat for heating a pre-existing water tank.
Patent GB-2449866-A (GB)
Title: A locking apparatus for a roller shutter
Inventor: THOMAS ROY
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: A locking apparatus comprising: a body 10, at least one arm 20 and a tapered member 30; wherein relative movement between the arm and the tapered member extends the arm from the body. As shown arms 20 are drawn towards a fixed tapered member 30 by the action of a threaded locking member 50 on a drive member 21 to move the arms outwardly against spring bias 40. In use the body 10 extends through an aperture in a roller shutter channel and the extension of the arms 20 causes them to press against a channel wall (located at R) to hold the locking apparatus in place. The projecting body 10 obstructs shutter movement. In an alternative embodiment a threaded drive advances the tapered member into engagement with the arms to cause them to be moved radially and axially.
Patent GB-2450135-A (GB)
Title: A cabinet system
Inventor: CHEN YU-TING
IPC: A47B47/02
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: A cabinet includes a bottom panel 11, two side panels 20, a back panel 50, a door panel 70 and a top panel 80. Each side panel includes parallel members 21 having a plurality of apertures 22,23 defined respectively. The back panel includes two fixing sections 51, with each fixing section being mounted to one of the parallel member of each side panel. Each fixing section has a plurality of apertures 53 corresponding to the same of the second parallel member. A plurality of fastening devices 54 are adapted to be inserted through the apertures to securely connect the side panels with the back panel. The door panel is pivotally mounted on the bottom panel. The top panel is provided to cap the side panels and the back panel. The top and bottom panels can be replaced with bigger panels having two extended parallel side. Pairs of connecting beams 30 having a partition 35 may be mounted at locations between the side panels to extend the width of the cabinet.
Patent GB-2441048-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle tyre containing a filler including glass flake
Inventor: WATKINSON CHARLES J
IPC: B60C1/00
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: The filler is present in the tyre tread and/or sidewalls. A preferred thickness of the glass flake is up to 1000nm. The preferred particle size is greater than 80nm. The glass flake can be coated with a bonding agent, e.g. amino silane.
Patent GB-2437686-A (GB)
Title: Listeriolysin-containing bacillus spores as antigen delivery agents
Inventor: CUTTING SIMON
IPC: C07K14/195
Filed: 2006-02-20
Abstract: The present invention is based on the provision of non-pathogenic Bacillus spores comprising: (i) a polynucleotide sequence encoding a phagosome membrane-rupturing agent; and (ii) a polynucleotide sequence encoding at least one further heterologous polypeptide. These may be used to deliver heterologous polypeptides to cells and in particular to phagocytic cells. Phamaceutical compositions, vaccines and medicaments comprising the spores are provided and may be used for a variety of purposes including in immunisation and vaccination.