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Patent GB-2348500-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining the level of at least one liquid in a body of liquid comprising two immiscible liquids
Inventor: BRIDGES ROBERT
IPC: G01F23/04
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: The method utilises a tube (1) with a valve (4) at the lower end which is pressed against the bottom of a vessel containing the two liquids to allow fluid to enter the tube. The height (x) of the liquid in the tube is recorded. The overall depth of the liquid in the tube is also measured, and the level of at least one of the liquids is calculated from the two measurements, knowing the relative density of the two liquids. If the overall depth cannot be seen for measurement, the wetted level on the outside of the tube is noted.
Patent GB-2362495-A (GB)
Title: Computer based teaching/learning system.
Inventor: NEEDHAM JOHN GERALD
IPC: G09B7/02
Filed: 2000-05-15
Abstract: An arrangement for teaching or learning comprises a computer having groups of questions which it can pose to a user. Each group of questions is posed on a plurality of occasions, the interval between successive asking of an individual or group of questions being increased in response to correct answers and decreased in response to an incorrect answer. In this way the user does not become bored by rapid repetition of questions he finds easy but answers to those questions he finds hard are learned by more frequent asking.
Patent GB-2347161-A (GB)
Title: Christmas tree with a crossover conduit
Inventor: KENT RICHARD
IPC: E21B33/043
Filed: 1999-02-11
Abstract: A Christmas tree (100) comprises a body with production flow bore (88) with a lower end for connection to a tubing hanger production bore, and a tubing annulus conduit (102) having a lower end for connection to a tubing hanger tubing annulus passage, the production flow bore and the tubing annulus conduit being interconnected by a crossover conduit (118) formed within the tree body, and where the tubing annulus conduit includes a deviation (112) within the tree body, allowing room for a valve (116) in the crossover conduit. At least two removable plugs (92,94) may be provided in series in the tree production bore to act as pressure barriers. A production outlet branch (96) may be connected to the production flow bore, between two of the plugs, and may contain a wing valve (98). The crossover conduit may comprise a flow loop external to the tree block. A tubing hanger may also be provided, with a radially offset tubing annulus passage selectively closeable by a remotely operated valve. The tubing hanger may be engaged with a running tool which has a recess engageable with a projection on the flow bore.
Patent GB-2352760-A (GB)
Title: A ladder and stabilising device
Inventor: GUNNELL ISAAC
IPC: E06C1/22
Filed: 2000-06-20
Abstract: A ladder 1 having incorporated stabilising device comprising two legs 13,14 each having a first pivoting end 15,16 and a second ground engaging end 17,18. Each leg 13,14 is pivotally mounted on the side-rails 2,3 of the ladder between the inner sides 4,5 of the side rails 2,3 and arranged so that the axis of pivoting of the legs 13,14 is parallel to the rungs 8. The stabilising legs 13,14 move about the pivot between a position in which the legs are stowed and an operating position in which the legs are inclined relative to the ladder. The legs preferably fold back towards the top of the ladder in the stowed position. Connecting means 20,22 connect the side rails 2,3 to the legs 13,14. The stabilising legs may partially block a foot space between two rungs of the ladder so that the ladder may not be climbed before the stabilising device is moved to an operating position. A catch mechanism (24, Fig 3) may automatically release the legs when a climber places a foot on the ladder. The device prevents skidding and slippage of the ladder.
Patent GB-2364680-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable towbar
Inventor: ELLIS EDWARD PETER
IPC: B60D1/14
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: A towbar device comprises a ball hitch which is rotatably mounted on a vehicle and is connectable to a hitch on a trailer or caravan such that, in the event of an accident, the trailer or caravan may overturn without overturning the vehicle. The device may include a shear pin which prevents the ball hitch from rotating until a predetermined rotational force is reached.
Patent GB-2355294-A (GB)
Title: An outer casing for a hydraulic cylinder
Inventor: CHEN TSUNG-YU
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2000-07-25
Abstract: A combination of an outer casing (30) and a hydraulic cylinder (21) for fitment to for example an exercise device (20) is disclosed. The outer casing (30) consists of a transparent tube which has two open ends inside which the hydraulic cylinder (21) is received. A fitting (23) and a piston rod (22) extend from each of the two ends of the hydraulic cylinder (21) respectively and through each of the two open ends of the outer casing(30). The transparent tube collects and exhibits any leakage of hydraulic fluid resulting from a leaking hydraulic cylinder (21).
Patent GB-2355400-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat cushion
Inventor: SAITO MASATSUGU
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: An automobile seat comprises cushion 21 mounted on seat frame 22. The part 23 of cushion 21 which supports an occupants hip and legs comprises recess 27 which faces the inner surface of frame 22 and contains pad 29. Pad 29 has grooves 31 on its lateral sides which receive inwardly projecting parts of cushion 21 and has a higher modulus of elasticity than cushion 21. Pad 29 is preferably integrally moulded to cushion 21 and is made of a flexible material with a Youngs modulus 20-30% greater than cushion 21. Grooves 31 are preferably 220-280 mm apart. Cushion part 23 is preferably 20-30 mm thick and may have raised sides 25. Both cushion 21 and pad 29 may be polyurethane. Recess 27 is preferably rectangular.
Patent GB-2356038-A (GB)
Title: Headlamp levelling system
Inventor: TODA ATSUSHI
IPC: B60Q1/115
Filed: 2000-10-31
Abstract: An automatic vehicle headlamp levelling system comprises vehicle height sensors 14 which detect the distance between an axle and the vehicle body, a control unit 30 for calculating the vehicle's pitch angle and controlling actuators 10 which vertically tilt the optical axis of the headlamps 1 by a longitudinal stroke wherein when the vehicle pitch angle is zero the actuators 10 are offset from their maximum or minimum extent. The system compensates for installation errors relating to the height sensors and may include acceleration, speed and stable running time detectors. The control unit 30 is preferably an ECU. The actuator 10 is preferably a motorised shaft 60 which tilts the headlamp's reflector 5.
Patent GB-2369287-A (GB)
Title: Electrothermal pan
Inventor: GAU YAU-CHUNG
IPC: A47J27/00
Filed: 2000-11-22
Abstract: An electrothermal pan has a main body (1), an aluminium alloy disk (12), and an electric heating pipe (13). A different metal welding agent is applied on a bottom (11) of the main body (1). The aluminium alloy disk (12) is disposed on the bottom (11) of the main body (1). The aluminium alloy disk (12) is melted on the bottom (11) of the main body (1) instaneously. The electric heating pipe (13) is melted on the aluminium alloy disk (12) instaneously.
Patent GB-2358742-A (GB)
Title: Starter-alternator installation
Inventor: CHOTTINER JEFFREY ELIOT
IPC: H02K15/16
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: A starter-alternator 10 (fig.1) is mounted in the bell-housing between the engine block 12 and the transmission 16 (fig.1) of a vehicle. The starter-alternator is installed with the aid of a support assembly 18 (fig.1) which includes a stationary support member 20 (fig.1), a generally circular seal member 22, and an outer, rotor-engaging bearing 24 (fig.1). The support member 20 co-operates with bearing assembly 24 to automatically create a relatively precise and uniform gap 54 (fig.1), which may be less than 0.4 mm, between the stator assembly 26 and the rotor assembly 30 of the starter-alternator. During installation, member 20 (fig. 1) is initially relatively loosely coupled to wall 62. Rotor assembly 30 is then axially pre-aligned and centred with respect to end portion 58 of crankshaft 14 and moved in the direction of arrow 94 into its operative position. As piloting surface 73 (fig.1) of rotor hub 32 engages end portion 58, bearing assembly 24 concomitantly engages with end portion 70 of hub 32, thereby precisely forming the gap. Fasteners 56 are then tightened to secure hub 32 to end portion 58. Fasteners 80 are then tightened via access holes 112.
Patent GB-2360329-A (GB)
Title: Motor protector mounting location in a scroll compressor
Inventor: HUGENROTH JASON
IPC: F04C28/28
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: A scroll compressor 20 having an electric motor driven compressor pump unit, comprising an orbiting scroll 28, a non-orbiting scroll 30, a crankcase 100 and an anti-rotation coupling 102, has a motor protector circuit 40 which selectively stops operation of the electric motor 22 if it senses adverse conditions in the operation of the electric motor 22, such as excessive heat or electrical anomalies, or if it senses adverse conditions in the compressor pump unit, such as an excessive temperature which may be an indication of reverse rotation. The motor protector circuit 40 is mounted within an axial length of the compressor pump unit, and may be mounted on the compressor pump unit, such as on the crankcase 100 (Figure 1B) or preferably on a base of the non-orbiting scroll (53, Figures 2-4), or it may be mounted on an inner periphery of a the compressor housing (144, Figure 1C).
Patent GB-2364542-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable frame
Inventor: CRUTCHLEY PAUL
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: An adjustable frame <B>1</B> comprises a pair of primary members <B>2</B> held parallel to each other by a pair of secondary members <B>3</B>. Each end of each secondary member <B>3</B> is slidably engaged with a primary member <B>2</B> and the secondary members <B>3</B> are pivotally secured to each other at a crossing point <B>4</B>. The distance between the primary members <B>2</B> may be altered by scissor-like movement of the secondary members <B>3</B>. Foot members <B>5</B> are pivotally secured to the ends of each primary member <B>2</B>. The primary members <B>2</B> are provided with pegholes or notches to fixedly locate the secondary members <B>3</B> so that a given distance can be maintained between the primary members <B>2</B>.
Patent GB-2365673-A (GB)
Title: A unified messaging system
Inventor: TORF KEVIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: A unified messaging system includes a means for receiving a message at a unified messaging computer server, a first translation means is coupled to the means for receiving, the translation means translating the message into a neutral object, a storage means is coupled to the computer server for storing said neutral object, a retrieval means for retrieving said neutral object from said storage means is coupled to said computer server, and a second translation means for converting said neutral object into a message having a form desired by an intended recipient is coupled to said computer server.
Patent GB-2377783-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access by software agents to a distributed processing system
Inventor: HUGHES JEREMY PETER JAMES
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: The distributed data processing system has a server, which stores the information, a logging tool for creating a log file, and a client computer comprising an application program for controlling a software agent such as a robot. When the software agent requests information from the server, a process to identify the software agent is invoked. In response to the identification, all the requests from the identified software agent are stored in the log file and this data in the log file is analysed. The data is also utilised in the process of monitoring the behaviour of the identified software agent. In response to the monitoring process, at least one of a plurality of pre-defined rules is invoked, in order to control the behaviour of the identified software agent. The system is particularly applicable to controlling the access of a robot to a web site. Dummy links are inserted into web pages, and robots are identified, using a probabilistic threshold approach, based on the number of those dummy links which are followed.
Patent GB-2379848-A (GB)
Title: Rendering system using sample images
Inventor: BERGAMASCO MASSIMO
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: A system for rendering a multiplicity of dynamic three-dimensional objects in a virtual environment, the system comprising a memory for storing a plurality of sample images representing the objects viewed from different angles, the system further comprising processing means configured for: for each object to be displayed, selecting a sample image from the memory based on the angle of viewing the object, wherein the pixels of the sample image include an alpha channel value for identifying a plurality of different regions of the image; mapping the sample image to a polygon representing the location of the object in the environment, including performing multi-pass rendering of the sample image, wherein each pass is for rendering differently coloured regions of the sample image identified by the alpha channel values.
Patent GB-2383439-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for downloading data from auto-storage database
Inventor: HSIEH MING-HSIAO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A method and a system for downloading data from an auto-storage database are proposed, allowing a server to perform one-time data retrieval for transmitting data to terminal devices that request for data downloading. Upon receiving a connection request from a terminal device, the server stores an IP address of the terminal device into an IP address temporary storage area, Then, the server starts timing, and performs one-time data retrieval for retrieving data from a database if counted time reaches a preset time value pre-stored in the server. The retrieved data is transmitted by the server to the terminal device whose IP address is stored in the IP address temporary storage area, and then the terminal device requests for terminating the connection to the server for stopping data transmission. The foregoing method and system are advantageous of not to occupy too much network bandwidth even in operation of many terminal devices.
Patent GB-2383737-A (GB)
Title: Automatically coating granular feed
Inventor: RITCHIE DANIEL THOMAS EXELY
IPC: A23N17/00
Filed: 2002-01-08
Abstract: Apparatus for automatically coating granular material comprises a hopper 6, a feed device and a device 19a which coats the granular material as it falls into weighing apparatus 21. A predetermined amount of the material is then delivered to a feeding station 28. The apparatus may include nozzles for spraying a nutritional molasses based liquid onto a whole grain material to be supplied to chickens as an alternative to a manufactured foodstuff. The weighing apparatus may comprise a weighing bucket 21 which may receive manufactured feed supplied from a first hopper 1 or grain supplied from a second hopper 6 and coated with the liquid pumped from a container 11. The weighed foodstuff may then be supplied to a feed building 25 via a third hopper 23. The foodstuffs may be delivered using motors and centreless augers inside supply ducts.
Patent GB-2385030-A (GB)
Title: Tyre pressure adjusting system
Inventor: VERNEY STUART
IPC: B60C23/14
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A bicycle tyre pressure adjusting system includes a pump, cam 4, connecting hoses 7, hollow wheel axles and pressure release valves. The pedals drive the cam which acts on piston 5 within the pump cylinder 6 housed within the bicycles tubular frame. Hoses leave the pump and travel into hollow axles, within the wheel hubs, where they connect with the tyre inner tubes. A pressure release valve ensures that the tyre does not accept excess pressure.
Patent GB-2389190-A (GB)
Title: Rib waveguide optic device
Inventor: VONSOVICI ADRIAN PETRU
IPC: G02F1/025
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: An optic waveguide device including a silicon rib waveguide for propagating an optical mode, the silicon rib waveguide including a rib having a lower portion of cross-section of a relatively large and uniform lateral width and a single upper portion of cross-section of a relatively small and uniform lateral width, the upper portion having provided thereon an electrical contact for controlling at least one optical property of the rib waveguide, wherein the upper portion has a lateral width in the range of about 1 to about 1.5 microns, has a depth of at least about 0.4 microns, and is doped with a source of electrical charge carriers, whereby the static loss of the rib for both TE and TM modes is no greater than 3dB/cm.
Patent GB-2391484-A (GB)
Title: High inertia golf club head
Inventor: MEEKS ANTHONY EDMUND
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A golf putter comprises a body 10 and face 11 formed from a material having a ultra lightweight to high strength ratio, such as carbon fibre reinforced resin. A weight 12 located in the body perimeter is formed from a high density material such as lead. The positioning of the weight increases the moment of inertia of the club in the horizontal plane and lowers the centre of gravity.
Patent GB-2380111-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing browser readability
Inventor: MOIR MARK
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-08-05
Abstract: This invention relates to the provision of an internet browser function particularly, of the type provided as a function of a broadcast data receiver with the display generated and displayed on a display screen such as that of a television set. Television display screens have a relatively low resolution and therefore it can be difficult for the user to ascertain and identify selectable options on the display. In accordance with the invention, when a selectable option or number of options are selected by the user, typically via a remote control device, the selections are displayed in a graphically altered format, so as to allow the user to ascertain or confirm the identity of the selected option or options even on a lower resolution display screen.
Patent GB-2393803-A (GB)
Title: Two mode creature simulaton
Inventor: LOW COLIN ANDREW
IPC: G06N3/00
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A technique for simulating the activities of a large number of creatures is described. The technique utilises two modes of simulation. The first mode of simulation is arranged to simulate the activities of all of the creatures. The second mode of simulation is arranged to simulate the activities of a few of the creatures, at a more detailed level than the first mode. The second mode is utilised by the first mode to determine new parameters of individual creatures when the creatures undergo a change in environment.
Patent GB-2386693-A (GB)
Title: Scan data multiplication
Inventor: WHANNEL STUART L
IPC: G01R31/319
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: Simultaneously increasing the effective frequency of scanning operations and increasing memory capacity can be achieved by multiplexing multiple state data into each tester memory location. A system includes a source 12 for providing scan-in sequences of state data 14 as input stimuli into a device under test (DUT) 18 and expected scan-out sequences of state data 16. A vector 30 receives the scan-in sequences and expected scan-out sequences and enables multiplexed state data exchanges in which the multiple multiplexed state data 22 vectors are manipulated at the tester cycle rate, while the DUT manipulates the bits at its faster device cycle rate. For a multiplexing factor of m, the device cycle rate may be m times the tester cycle rate. The selection of the multiplexing factor is based upon the storage capacity of individual tester memory locations 42, 44 and upon enabling the effective vector exchange rate to be m times the tester cycle rate.
Patent GB-2377723-A (GB)
Title: Roller cone drill bit with bit monitoring system and linked telemetry system
Inventor: SULLIVAN ERIC CHARLES
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: A roller cone drill bit has a bit monitoring system and an actuation system to communicate from the monitoring system to the surface. Each leg of the bit has a first port 4083 in communication with its central fluid bore and a second port 4085 in communication with the wellbore. The actuation system is disposed between these ports and comprises a piston 4092 and cylinder 4094 connected to a signal nozzle 4088. The cylinder operates in response to the monitoring system to generate fluid pressure pulses that are expelled into the central fluid bore via the signal nozzle to transfer data to the surface. The piston may be actuated by a pyrotechnic charge triggered in response to resistive heating of an electrical component.
Patent GB-2395127-A (GB)
Title: Selectively lockable joint for knee brace
Inventor: HUTCHINS STEPHEN
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2002-11-09
Abstract: A selectively lockable joint for a knee brace comprising a upper strut 1 pivotally connected to a lower strut 2 for rotation about a joint axis 3, a locking mechanism for locking the knee joint including a plate 4 formed as at least a sector of a disc being mounted on or integrally formed with the lower strut 2, and a hydraulic caliper 5 mounted on the upper strut 1 having a pair of opposed friction pads arranged on either side of the plate to clamp the plate and thus lock the knee joint. An electronic control system actuates the locking mechanism responsive to the speed of movement of the parts of the brace relative to one another and the relative positions of the parts of brace such that actuation of the locking mechanism is not reliant on contact of the foot of the patient on the ground.
Patent GB-2385424-A (GB)
Title: Railway Sleeper displacement measurement or detection
Inventor: FRANK PETER ANDREW
IPC: G01B7/02
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A void meter, for detecting vertical movement of a railway sleeper 20, includes a top plate 1 attached via a mounting bracket 11 to a lineside stake 22. A displacement sensor, such as a reed switch sensor 3-5, is attached to the top plate 1 with a movable magnet carrier 4 connected to a bottom plate 8 via a flexible push rod 6. A compression spring 9, mounted between the top plate 1 and the bottom plate 8, presses the bottom plate 8 against the sleeper 20. Accordingly, vertical displacement of the sleeper is transferred via the bottom plate 8 and the push rod 6 to the magnet carrier 4, that displacement being detected by the reed switch sensor.
Patent GB-2398118-A (GB)
Title: Photon arrival time detection
Inventor: SUHLING KLAUS
IPC: G01S17/10
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A photon arrival time detector has the form of a photocathode 4 from which a photoelectron is ejected by an incident photon. The photoelectron is accelerated by an applied voltage to a CCD sensor 6. The voltage between the photocathode 4 and the CCD sensor 6 is time varying such that the arrival energy of the electron at the CCD sensor 6 depends upon the time of its arrival at the photocathode 4. Thus, the arrival time of the photon is represented by the intensity of the pixel event recorded by the CCD sensor 6.
Patent GB-2399387-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable butt hinge
Inventor: HAIGH NIGEL JOHN
IPC: E05D7/00
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: A butt hinge has a body (10) with first and second spaced mounts (14, 15). A flag has a barrel (19) fitting between the mounts (14, 15) with a pin (20) extending though and being fixed to the barrel (19) with each end of the pin (20) being received in a respective mount (14, 15). In this way, the flag (11) is mounted on the body (10) for pivotal movement relative to the body (10) about the pin axis. The flag is vertically adjustable by means such as a grub screw (25) acting on the pin (20). Interposed between the pin (20) and the grub screw (25) is a non-rotatable member (27) which prevents rotation of the pin (20) being transmitted to grub screw (25). The flag may be horizontally adjustable by a screw-cam (36, 38) in each mount moving the pin eccentrically. A flange (40) is resiliently biased away from the flag barrel (19) to maintain contact with mount (15) during adjustment.