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Patent GB-2397345-A (GB)
Title: A Triple Gear Pump
Inventor: JOHNSON RAYMOND MARTIN
IPC: F04C14/02
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: A pump (10) including three gears (12, 14, 16) which mesh so that rotation of one gear (14) causes rotation of the other gears (12, 16), an inlet (36), an outlet (38) and a housing (17) provided with a pumping chamber in which the gears (12, 14, 16) are mounted for rotation about three generally parallel axes (X, Y, Z). The pumping chamber including first (A, D) and second (C, B) pairs of ports, one pair (A, D) being in fluid communication with the inlet (36) and the other pair being in fluid communication with the outlet (38), wherein the pumping chamber is substantially closed by means of a closure assembly (22). There is a passage (25) in a first side of the closure assembly (22) adjacent to the pumping chamber, the passage (25) forming a first fluid path between the ports (C, B) of the second pair, and two apertures (26, 26') each of which extend from one port (A, D) of the first pair to a second fluid path (28) which extends along a second side of the closure assembly (22) between the two apertures (26,26').
Patent GB-2385330-A (GB)
Title: Crude gellan gel
Inventor: SPEIRS CHARLES IVIE
IPC: A23L29/269
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A method of providing a gel comprising gellan comprises the steps of fermenting a microorganism in a carbohydrate containing medium so as to yield a crude gellan gum fermentation broth and gelling the crude fermentation broth. The method may comprise the further step of deacetylating the gellan. The microorganism is preferably Sphingomonas paucimobilis strain ATCC 31461. The carbohydrate is preferably glucose. The gel may be used in pet foods. Also claimed is a method of forming a concentrated gellan gel by comminuting the gel and removing the water thus separated.
Patent GB-2384797-A (GB)
Title: Well drilling method and system
Inventor: ELKINS HUBERT L
IPC: E21B21/08
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for drilling a wellbore (60) through a subterranean formation using a drilling rig (25) and a drill string (50), whereby the bottom hole pressure while circulating drilling fluid ("ECD") may be substantially maintained when circulation is interrupted or altered, such as when adding a joint of drill pipe to or removing a joint of drill pipe from the drill string. The method includes controllably applying and maintaining a desired variable annulus fluid pressure in the wellbore, and thereafter controllably releasing the pressure from the wellbore (60). In addition, methods and systems are provided for rotating the drill string while trapping, maintaining and/or releasing the wellbore pressure. A substantially constant ECD pressure may be maintained on a formation, thereby facilitating the use of a lower density drilling fluid than may otherwise be required to maintain well control.
Patent GB-2387063-A (GB)
Title: Foldable information apparatus with rotatable display and camera
Inventor: MIZUTA MASATOMO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A foldable information apparatus, e.g. mobile phone 500, comprises an upper unit 200 having a display section 202, a lower unit 100 having operation keys, and a biaxial hinge 300 connecting the units 100, 200 and allowing the upper unit 200 to be opened and closed about a first rotation axis and rotated relative to the lower unit 100 about a second rotation axis. The hinge section 300 has an optical section provided on a top portion comprising a camera 121 and/or an LED 122. This top portion of the hinge section 300 is always exposed in the open, closed or rotated states of the upper 200 and lower 100 units.
Patent GB-2384490-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulated crosslinking agent
Inventor: DAASVATN KARI
IPC: C09K8/516
Filed: 2000-05-22
Abstract: A process for producing an encapsulated crosslinking agent comprises encapsulating a crosslinking agent by a first polymer, wherein the crosslinking agent is organic and the first polymer is poly(lactic acid-co-glycolic acid). The organic crosslinking agent is preferably formaldehyde, a precursor of formaldehyde, especially hexamethylene tetramine, furfuryl alcohol, aminobenzoic acid, phenol or a phenol derivative, especially hydroquinone, phloroglucinol, catechol, resorcinol, salicylic acid, salicylamide or vanillin. The encapsulation may be effected by a double emulsion technique or spray drying. A gel-forming composition may be formed comprising the encapsulated crosslinking agent, a second polymer, such as a polysaccharide, and water. The composition can be used to alter the permeability of a subterranean formation. An encapsulated crosslinking agent produced by the process is also claimed.
Patent GB-2389935-A (GB)
Title: Document including element for interfacing with a computer
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A printed document 1 is an interface with a computer 4. A camera 2 generates a video signal representing an image of the printed document. A processor linked to the camera processes an image of the printed document and a finger or pointing implement 7 pointing to a region of the printed document. The processor recognizes when a graphical user interface element 10a-d within the captured image is selected by the user pointing to the user interface element on the printed document by determining the region on the page that is pointed to by the finger or pointing implement and determining from a memory the identity of the user interface element, if any, that corresponds to the region of the printed page pointed to by the finger or pointing implement and then triggers an operation represented by that graphical user interface element. The operation includes processing information associated with the content of the document.
Patent GB-2398274-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet ink conservation
Inventor: TAKABAYASHI TOSHIYUKI
IPC: C09D11/30
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: A method for preserving an ink-jet ink, comprising a step of: keeping the ink-jet ink in a sealed container having a ratio of water of 1.50 to 5.00 weight% measured with Karl-Fischer method in an inside portion of the sealed container, wherein the ink-jet ink comprises a cationic polymerizable monomer and an initiator, and the ink-jet ink is curable by irradiation with an active energy ray.
Patent GB-2405823-A (GB)
Title: A support for a door
Inventor: QUINN MARK
IPC: B25B11/00
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: A support for a door comprising a tower portion (2) with clamping means (3) and a base (1), where the u-shaped tower portion (2) is formed from plate steel and has clamping means comprising a threaded tee-bolt (3), and the tower portion (2) is welded to the planar base (1). The tee-bolt (3) may have a rubber end, to cushion it against the door workpiece.
Patent GB-2407176-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring of equipment
Inventor: GIBBINS NIGEL
IPC: H04Q9/00
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: A server connected to equipment to be monitored has an internet protocol address a database (105) for receiving and storing data from the equipment and a feed (121), for example in the form of means for generating an extensible mark-up language (XML) feedfile, for feeding data from the database to remote applications addressing the server. A remote computer having a network connection for connecting to the server can monitor the equipment, and a news display application on that computer can store an address of the server as its source of items to be displayed and can perform a look-up of items from the server.
Patent GB-2407608-A (GB)
Title: Barrier for sub-floor ventilator of a building
Inventor: BARKER NEIL
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A barrier against entry of water into a building through a ventilator comprises sealant material adhered to an external surface of the ventilator. The sealant material may comprise a self adherent pad. The sub-floor ventilator may be an airbrick. The sealant material may be flexible. The sealant material may comprise a laminate, one layer of which may be a release liner <B>1</B> separable from the other layers or layers. The laminate may comprise a backing substrate <B>3</B> and an adhesive substrate <B>2</B>. The invention provides a method of protecting a building using such a barrier and a building protected by such a barrier.
Patent GB-2398409-A (GB)
Title: Point of sale game of chance promotional marketing device
Inventor: SMITH MARK ANDREW
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: An award indicating device for use at a point of sale location having point of sale equipment, wherein the device comprises an automatic selector whose actuation, via an actuating device, is associated with the point of sale equipment, and wherein the selector is operable for selecting an outcome from a range of outcomes wherein at least one outcome corresponds to the indication of an available award.
Patent GB-2411372-A (GB)
Title: Sanding tool
Inventor: CHARNLEY GEOFFREY RONALD
IPC: B24D5/16
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A sanding tool to be used in conjunction with a conventional power tool such as an electric drill or screwdriver for preparing surfaces to be painted. The sanding tool comprises a drive adapter 1 which is inserted into the chuck of the power tool. A flexible drum sanding pad 2 is attached to the free end of the drive adapter. The sanding pad rotates when the tool is activated. The profile and material of the sanding pad can be change to suit the specific application.
Patent GB-2398974-A (GB)
Title: Method of Relocating SRNS.
Inventor: YI SEUNG-JUNE
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A method for performing SRNS relocation in a communication system whereby a first radio network controller sends at least one ciphering parameter value and the first transition sequence number to a second radio network controller, which uses the at least one ciphering parameter value and first transmissions sequence number to cipher a data unit to be sent to a terminal. The first transmission sequence number consecutively following a transmission sequence number of a data unit last transmitted from the first radio network controller to the terminal. The method may be modified to operate in UM mode or AM mode and to transmit over one of several radio bearers.
Patent GB-2400773-A (GB)
Title: Stereo wireless earpieces
Inventor: CALLAN NEIL
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A stereo Bluetooth (R.T.M) device that includes a microphone and two earpieces one for each ear. The device can take the form of a badge that is fastened to the users clothing with retractable earpieces that extend to each ear. The earpieces may be stored in recesses located in the rear of the badge when the Bluetooth (R.T.M) device is not in use. The badge design may include a hinged or removable clear front window (not shown) where the user may insert a favourite photo or image. It is also possible to use the space behind this picture to store important health information and or a single folded note of currency that is easily accessible in the event of an emergency.
Patent GB-2404152-A (GB)
Title: Sterilisation using ozone and aromatic hydrocarbons
Inventor: MOLE ALAN
IPC: F24F8/26
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: A method of sterilisation and decontamination comprises the steps of producing a humidified environment having a relative humidity which is higher than ambient humidity; discharging ozone into the humidified environment; and then introducing an aromatic hydrocarbon into the humidified environment to preferentially react with the discharged ozone to form hydroxyl radicals. Apparatus 10 for carrying out said method comprises a humidifier unit 16, an ozone discharge unit 20 and a aromatic hydrocarbon discharge unit 22.
Patent GB-2416682-A (GB)
Title: A key holder having a housing wherein one or more keys may be held
Inventor: GILL GURDIP
IPC: A45C11/32
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A key holder comprises a housing 1 within which one or more keys can be releasably secured, the housing having an opening allowing keys to be passed into and out of the housing and being adapted so that it may be attached to a key ring. The at least one key may be releasably secured in the housing by a magnet 6 or magnets or by a body of resilient or deformable material. The housing may comprise two sections 2,3 that can form an enclosed housing and that may be partially or entirely separated. The key holder may be attached to a key ring by loop 5 through which the chain of a key ring may be passed. In use, the key holder ensures that the driver of a vehicle has lock nut key allowing him to unlock the locakable wheel nuts of his vehicles with him at all times so that it is available to hand should it be needed.
Patent GB-2406746-A (GB)
Title: Responding to Network intrusions
Inventor: STEPHENSON BRYAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: A method and system for responding to network intrusions. Specifically, in one embodiment, the method begins by receiving an intrusion detection system (IDS) alert from an IDS sensor located in a network of computing resources (step 410). The IDS alert indicates an unauthorized intrusion upon a remotely located computing resource in the network of computing resources. The embodiment of the method continues by identifying the IDS alert (step 420). Then, the embodiment continues by determining an appropriate response to the IDS alert that is identified at a location separate from the remotely located computing resource so that the appropriate response is unaffected by the unauthorized intrusion (step 430). The embodiment of the method automatically implements the appropriate response to mitigate damage to the network of computing resources from the unauthorized intrusion (step 440).
Patent GB-2419962-A (GB)
Title: Surface friction measuring device
Inventor: BALKWILL KENNETH JOHN
IPC: G01N19/02
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: A method of measuring surface friction in which drag due to contaminant lying on a said surface can be isolated, and a continuous friction measuring device for effecting the measurement. The device has a pair of friction measuring wheels (36,37) in contact with the ground and a third wheel (41) which is freely rotatable during the friction measuring process, the axle (42) of the third wheel (41) being provided with a load sensor (55) to measure the horizontal drag load on the third wheel during the friction measuring process. A trailer or vehicle incorporating the wheels (36,37,41) is passed through contaminant lying on a surface and the horizontal drag on the wheel (41) is measured simultaneously with a continuous measurement of the friction coefficient of said surface.
Patent GB-2407190-A (GB)
Title: Optical encoding
Inventor: ABRAHAM NIGEL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: A substrate, such as a document of value, carries a design feature 11 which comprises an array of patterns 10, the patterns exhibiting discrete differences between one another, in one or more visual characteristics, the differences being in accordance with a predetermined code. Each pattern comprises a plurality of lines or sectors radiating from a centre point, each radiating line or sector comprising inner and outer portions with each portion forming an element of selected differing optical response.
Patent GB-2410285-A (GB)
Title: Cased pile connection
Inventor: SHOTTON PETER GILBERT
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A connection for a hollow casing pile includes an end portion on the pile having a number of discrete projections 21 spaced apart on the inner or outer surface of the casing joint. The projections 21 are said to reduce the required gap between complimentary portions of the joint and reduces the amount of flex in the joint.
Patent GB-2423503-A (GB)
Title: Industrial truck having a battery block with a flexible plug connection
Inventor: SHORNEY ANDREW
IPC: H01R11/28
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: An industrial truck having a battery compartment and a battery block (4) which can be moved in the substantially horizontal direction in relation to the battery compartment for the purpose of carrying out a battery change. A coupling/plug connection (8) is provided for the purpose of electrically connecting the battery block (4) to an electrical system of the industrial truck. A first part (9) of the coupling/plug connection (8) is arranged on the battery compartment (4) and a second part (10) of the coupling/plug connection (8) is arranged on the battery block (4) such that it can move. A guide (12) is arranged on the battery compartment for the purpose of guiding the second part (10). The second part (10) is fixed to the battery block (4) by means of at least one spring rod which is aligned substantially parallel to the movement direction of the battery block (4).
Patent GB-2423727-A (GB)
Title: Puzzle apparatus
Inventor: GREENING JOHN REGINALD
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A three dimensional puzzle apparatus comprises a plurality of cube shaped bricks using pegs and holes to allow the cubes to be joined together in different ways. The pegs are arranged so that pegs on adjacent sides are placed together, enabling only part of one face to be attached to another cube. The cubes are coloured, and may be of one colour or more than one colour. The coloured faces must be located so that at least one quarter of the face matches an adjacent face.
Patent GB-2426068-A (GB)
Title: The Pieangle
Inventor: DOUGLAS CHARLES ROBERT
IPC: G01B3/02
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: The pieangle is a template that enables a user to divide circular items such as cakes, pies and pizzas into equal parts accurately, easily and quickly. The template can be incorporated into a variety of items, e.g. a chopping board, a plate, packaging. The user will be able to position the food item by eye using the concentric circles and divide it into the necessary number of portions by making a series of cuts at the corresponding positions using the guide markers and numbers.
Patent GB-2426231-A (GB)
Title: Pushchair or stroller with scissor folding action
Inventor: CHEN ERIC
IPC: B62B7/00
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A pushchair is disclosed comprising at least a pair of front wheels, at least a pair of rear wheels and a folding mechanism, wherein, when folded from a usable to a folded position, the rear wheels and front wheels lie at the same end of the structure, opposite the handle end. The folding mechanism may comprise both longitudinal and lateral scissor mechanisms. Two scissors mechanisms may be linked together to form a concertina mechanism.
Patent GB-2415720-A (GB)
Title: Pressure compensated flow shut-off sleeve
Inventor: REIMERT LARRY E
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A flow shut off sleeve assembly adapted to be coupled to a subsea wellhead housing 319 disposed within a conductor housing 330, which opens and closes at least one flow port 321 in the conductor housing to annular fluid flow. The flow shut-off sleeve assembly comprises an internal annular flow shut off sleeve 324 disposed around an exterior portion of the subsea wellhead housing and an external annular flow shut-off sleeve 323 disposed around an exterior portion of the internal annular flow shut-off sleeve 324. The external annular flow shut-off sleeve 323 is movable axially relative to the internal annular flow shut-off sleeve 324 between an open position (figs.3 and 4) where the flow port is open to annular fluid flow and a closed position (fig.5), where the flow port 321 is closed. The assembly will reduce wear and possible damage to the seals, prevent the ports from being inadvertently closed and provide a pressure-compensated and/or pressure-balanced assembly capable of resisting pressure uplift (fig.5, 543) from the well.
Patent GB-2416736-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door interior panels and methods of making same
Inventor: COWELCHUCK GLENN A
IPC: B29C69/02
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: An interior trim panel (12) for a vehicle door (10)(figure 1-not shown) is provided according to alternative methods. The interior trim panel (12) includes a bolster (16) to which a polyurethane skin (28) is molded by a spraying operation. Expanded polyurethane foam (32) is sprayed over the polyurethane skin (28) and a backing panel (50, 56) is either integrally formed or assembled to the polyurethane foam layer (32). The bolster may be vacuum formed before being inserted into a mould in which the spraying steps are performed to form the bolster/skin/foam assembly. The substrate may be assembled by applying an adhesive layer between the foam layer and the substrate, or by placing the substrate on the foam layer whilst it is curing or by placing the assembly in a reaction injection mould and injecting polyurethane in the presence of chopped glass fibre or glass fibre mat 42.
Patent GB-2415767-A (GB)
Title: Pulse tube refrigerator
Inventor: DANIELS PETER DEREK
IPC: F25B25/00
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: A pulse tube refrigerator (PTR) comprises a cold head and the cold head comprises at least one pulse tube (6, 9) and at least one regenerator (7, 11). The cold head has a cold end and a warm end, each end being provided with respective heat exchangers (12, 13). Refrigerant is supplied to the cold head and the warm end heat exchanger (13) is provided with an additional cooling mechanism to improve the efficiency of the PTR. As shown, natural convection air cooling fins (16) are provided at the high temperature end (5) to control the warm end heat exchanger (13) temperature. A foiled air flow may pass over the fins (16).
Patent GB-2430146-A (GB)
Title: An electric toothbrush with a replaceable toothpaste cartridge
Inventor: BINNS ROBERT ALEXANDER DAVIDSO
IPC: A46B13/04
Filed: 2005-09-20
Abstract: An electric toothbrush with a replaceable toothpaste cartridge D in which toothpaste may be conveyed from the reservoir through a capillary tube C to the brush head A. The cartridge may have a protective seal which is punctured by the capillary tube C as it is inserted into the toothbrush handle through a trapdoor E. The toothbrush may have a replaceable head.
Patent GB-2415159-A (GB)
Title: Process for joining together components
Inventor: SMITH RAYMOND GORDON
IPC: B21D39/03
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: Two components (2, 4), at least one of which is metallic, are joined together to form an assembly (6). The joining method involves providing a first component (2) having first and second opposite faces (12, 14) and provided with a hole (16), and providing a second component (4) of a metallic material, having a hollow tubular projection (20). The second component (4) is assembled with the first component (2) with the hollow tubular projection (20) inserted though the hole (16) in the first component (2) from the first face of the first component (2) and such that a portion (24) of the hollow tubular projection (20) extends at the second face of the first component (2). The hollow tubular projection (20) is deformed to cause it to expand laterally to engage tightly with the first component (2) in the hole (16) and to cause the extended portion of the hollow tubular projection (20) to effect clenching engagement with the second face of the first component (2).
Patent GB-2431916-A (GB)
Title: Encased tool rack with clamping member for tools
Inventor: CHEN CHANG-YING
IPC: B25H3/04
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: The device comprises an encasing box with a cover 11 hinged thereon, and a rack 2 comprising a plurality of through holes 21 for receiving tools 13. A shaft 3 rotatably extends through a passage 22 that is defined through the rack and which communicates with the through holes. The shaft comprises a plurality of notches 31 in correspondence with the through holes, so that in a first shaft position the notches allow the tools to be freely removed, and in a second position, when the shaft is turned with the aid of lever 34, the notches, which are V-shaped (see Fig. 5-1), become relatively narrower and engage the low end of the individual tools so as to clamp them.