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Patent GB-2401624-A (GB)
Title: Suction manifold for dredging
Inventor: JACOBSEN TOM
IPC: E02F3/92
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: Suction manifold for let dredging comprising two inlets or two sets of inlets (1. 2). a first. lower inlet or set of inlets (1) is arranged at or near the lower end of the suction manifold and being adapted to suck up sediments from the bottom together with some amounts of water while the second, upper inlet or set of inlets (2) is arranged at a vertical distance above the first inlet or set of inlets (1) and being adapted to suck in only water The suction manifold comprises an inner tube (3) adapted to transport water and sediment, the upper end of which is adapted for being connected to a suction hose of approximately the same diameter, the lower part of said inner tube being enveloped by a casing (4)so that a substantially annular void (5) is defined between the lower part of said inner tube (3) an said casing (4). At least one opening forming upper inlet (2) is arranged at the upper end of the casing (4) into the void (5). while inlet (1) is arranged at the lower part of the tube (3) by an at least partly open axial end of tube (3), while also the casing (4) is open in the direction of an axial extension of the tube (3).
Patent GB-2415576-A (GB)
Title: Mobile Communications System and method of determining adjacency of cell sites.
Inventor: PETERSEN STEEN
IPC: H04W16/18
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A wireless communications network (100) comprising a plurality of sites, each of which is served by a base transceiver station (102, 106, 110, 114, 118, 122, 126, 130). The base transceiver stations (102, 106, 110, 114, 118, 122, 126, 130) are connected with other elements of infrastructure (134-142) and at least one of said base transceiver stations (102) comprises means (104) for determining its geographical location. Said base transceiver station (102) is adapted to be moved from a first geographical location to a second geographical location. A first database (146) is configured to store location data of said base transceiver stations (102, 106, 110, 114, 118, 122, 126, 130). The network (100) further comprises a controller (144) configured to receive location data from the at least one base transceiver station (102) and from the first database (146) and to determine adjacency of sites.
Patent GB-2416347-A (GB)
Title: Transit and display containers
Inventor: CRISP RICHARD
IPC: B65D5/52
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A transit and display container comprises a tray part 4, a first hood part 6 attached to said tray part 4 for enclosing at least partially a first item 10 received in the tray part 4, and a second hood part 8 attached to the tray part 4 (or the first hood part 6) for enclosing at least partially a second item 12 received on top of the first hood part 6. The second hood part 8 can fold under the tray part 4 to provide an inclined support, and the first hood part 6 can be folded and inverted so as to receive an item for display above the tray part 4 (Fig. 1I).
Patent GB-2416797-A (GB)
Title: Expansion joint
Inventor: HELLIWELL DAVID JOHN
IPC: E01C11/10
Filed: 2004-08-07
Abstract: The expansion joint, for use in roads, bridges, car parks, buildings etc., is designed to be located between two structural elements and comprises a sealing element 12 and at least one anchor element 13, with the anchor element having a first portion 17 for connecting to the sealing element and a second portion 18 for connecting to one of the structural elements, with the first and second portions of the anchor element being integrally formed. The anchor element is preferably formed from an organic polymer resin which may contain groups derived from an unsaturated organic monomer compound and a reinforcement material. One of the first element of the anchor and the sealing element preferably defines a projection 14 which is received in a slot 15 defined in the other of the elements. The second portion of the anchor is preferably connected to one of the structural elements via mortar cast into the gap defined between the two structural elements, with the mortar preferably being formed from the same material as the anchor element. A skid resistant material, preferably an organic polymer resin, may be provided on the upper exposed surface of the first portion of the anchor element and the mortar. The second portion of the anchor is preferably elongate and tapered with apertures 20 extending through it to enable it to lock with the mortar. Also claimed is a method for forming an expansion joint.
Patent GB-2404874-A (GB)
Title: Memorisation poker and other games
Inventor: STERN KENNETH O
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: In reel-type slot machines and video poker or blackjack gaming machines, particular symbols appearing to the player as a consequence of initiating a wager are associated with defined other symbols, such that a player on viewing the reels or cards can opt to have the associated symbol(s) incorporated in a line or hand to be evaluated for awards in preference to the original symbol(s). Thus, in a game of blackjack, Figs 8A and 8b, the player may remember that the three of spades, card 60e, is associated with the eight of clubs, card 70e, and improve the hand on the selection of the latter; an option allows for a player who has failed to memorise specific associations to pay a fee for a preview 68. Poker hands, Figs 4 to 7 (not shown) and fruit machine paylines, Figs 10 and 11 (not shown), can be similarly adjusted at player request. The associations can be permanent or temporary, for a given number of plays or until changed by a triggering event. Also described and/or claimed are manual casino tables, packs of cards or individual cards with at least some having one combination of suit and value on one face and a second combination on the opposite face, and a form of two-deck draw poker where a pre-determined outcome is generated by a central processor regardless of the player participation in discarding cards.
Patent GB-2401182-A (GB)
Title: Method for quantifying water column timing and amplitude anomalies in a 3 dimensional seismic survey
Inventor: KINKEAD JACK
IPC: G01V1/44
Filed: 2003-01-06
Abstract: A method is disclosed for determining timing error between segments of a marine seismic survey (Fig. 2). The method includes picking arrival times of a water bottom reflection event in a plurality of seismic signals acquired in a plurality of seismic survey segments (16). A discontinuity in the picked arrival times is determined between at least two survey segments at locations corresponding to substantially the same water bottom reflection points (42-48). An amount of time adjustment is determined for at least one of the survey segments based on the discontinuity (52).
Patent GB-2417896-A (GB)
Title: Head support for seated person
Inventor: BARBOSA IZZEL MONTEIRO ALVES G
IPC: A47C16/00
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: A support which comprises means for supporting the head of a person is described. The support comprises means (1) adapted to support the head so as to inhibit the head from lolling about. The support further comprises a means (6, 7) for removably attaching the support to a seat.
Patent GB-2418196-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible fluid containers, particularly disposable babies' bottles
Inventor: MOOR TIMOTHY NICHOLAS
IPC: A61J9/00
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A collapsible container for fluids consists of a flexible bag or pouch hermetically attached to a cover 7. The container may be provided flat packed, pre-sterilised and hermetically packaged 10 and may be a single use, disposable, container useful for drinking bottles for young children and babies. The cover may initially sealed by a closure openable and closable by rotation (Figure 1A) or a peelable seal (Figure 1C) or include a non-return valve (Figure 1B). A mouthpiece such as a teat may be attached to the cover. The bag or pouch may be transparent and may contain pre-measured ingredient such as milk powder.
Patent GB-2423447-A (GB)
Title: Notification of faults in a system comprising two Ethernet networks interconnected by a synchronous transport network such as SDH
Inventor: PICHLER OLAF
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a telecommunications network including an origin Ethernet network 42 and a destination Ethernet network 44 in communication with the first Ethernet network via a synchronous transport network 46 such as SDH or SONET. A failure message is sent to the destination Ethernet network 44 where it initiates a consequent action such as instructing an egress port of the destination to enter a start-up state, which effectively shuts of a laser in the destination Ethernet tributary card 54. Preferably an Ethernet Port Extension (EPE) terminal 72 is provided. When the EPE detects a fault 74 it issues a failure message, preferably in the form of an Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM) message. Failure messages may be encapsulated in GFP frames for transmission across the synchronous transport network. Failure messages may also be sent to the destination Ethernet network in response to the detection of faults in Ethernet links 62, or in the synchronous transport network. The latter faults may be signified by an LCAS failure.
Patent GB-2412459-A (GB)
Title: Product life and due diligence management system for goods susceptible to temperature and or humidity
Inventor: THOMAS DAVID
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: A service shared by shippers and receivers to keep independent records of environmental conditions (temperature and / or humidity) in which products are transported and / or stored and to estimate the reduction in life expectancy when these are not ideal. Digital signatures being automatically added to the data protects the integrity of the parameters used and the information collected by the logging device. The service uses the latest information provided by shippers and receivers in selling the parameters used by the logging device and calculating the estimated loss of life expectancy (including monetary valuation). The shipper is automatically advised by e-mail, with an optional attachment of a copy of the recordings, that the logging device has been downloaded. Shippers and receivers can add additional information, e.g. times when the logging device was not with the product, to improve the accuracy of the estimated loss.
Patent GB-2414834-A (GB)
Title: Visual programming with automated features
Inventor: OLSON JOHN BERNARD
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A visual application design system automatically generates a connector joining two graphical programming components which have exposed attributes depending on a relationship between the components. The link may be added in response to the user dragging one component onto the other or dragging the mouse pointer from one component to the other. The connection may be inserted between the exposed attributes. A component may be modified when a second linked component is modified. The modification may be made only if the first component is in scope and may be reversed if the first component is no longer in scope. Also claimed is a system for displaying data base queries as a search history tree in which nodes are added by dragging search elements onto existing nodes to refine the search. The searches may be combined using logical operators.
Patent GB-2427980-A (GB)
Title: Regulating channel bandwidth allocation for variable bit rate traffic in networks like wpan
Inventor: FAN ZHONG
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A wireless communications device is arranged in operation to estimate a future bandwidth requirement, compare the estimated future bandwidth requirement with the currently allocated requirement to obtain a difference value, compare that difference value with a threshold, and where the difference value exceeds the threshold, request a new bandwidth allocation in accordance with the estimated future bandwidth requirement.
Patent GB-2428302-A (GB)
Title: Luggage trolley
Inventor: ODEYEMI STEPHEN
IPC: G01G19/12
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A luggage trolley of the type used in an airport or other transport terminal includes a luggage support platform 3, a weighing device for indicating the weight on the platform, and an electronic display for indicating the weight and displaying advertising and other information. The position of rear wheels 8 relative to the front wheels 11 may be changed on application of a brake to ensure that the platform 3 remains horizontal when the wheels 8 and 11 are on different steps of a rising escalator.
Patent GB-2415002-A (GB)
Title: Tong positioning system and method
Inventor: HEMPHILL LANCE L
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A tong positioning system positions a power tong about an oilfield tubular connection to make up or break out a threaded connection. An extendable arm and a retainer device on the extendable arm. In a preferred embodiment, the retainer device comprises opposing laterally-movable retainer arms defining an adjustable opening for at least partially enclosing one of the upper tubular and the lower tubular. The extendable arm is retractable for thereafter moving the power tong laterally toward the tubular connection.
Patent GB-2417425-A (GB)
Title: Oxygen administration apparatus with safety valve
Inventor: EAST PHILIP CHARLES
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: An oxygen administration apparatus comprises a source of oxygen 2, an oxygen administration device 6 and a flexible oxygen-conducting line 4 connectable at one end to the source of oxygen 2 and at another end to the oxygen administration device 6. The flexible oxygen-conducting line 4 includes a safety valve 10 which comprises a shuttle 20, a sealing ring 40 carried by the shuttle 20, means such as a compression spring 64 biasing the shuttle 20 in a valve closing direction and a fusible stop 32 preventing closure of the valve. In the event of a fire, the stop 32 fuses causing the spring 64 to close the valve 10. Flow of oxygen to the fire is thus halted.
Patent GB-2419022-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable display apparatus for a vehicle
Inventor: TSENG HUNG-CHANG
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A display apparatus includes a mounting frame (2), which is mounted in a receiving space (15) defined by complementary front and rear housing parts (11, 14) of a hollow housing (1) and which has a front side formed with a receiving groove (215) that faces a window opening (111) in the front housing part (11). A display panel (3) is mounted pivotally between the mounting frame (2) and the front housing part (11) such that a portion of the display panel (3) is rotatable into the receiving groove (215). The display panel (3) has a front display surface (31) and a rear surface (32), and is rotatable relative to the mounting frame (2) so as to move between a used position, where the front display surface (31) faces the window opening (111), and an unused position, where the rear surface (32) faces the window opening (111).
Patent GB-2419375-A (GB)
Title: Saftey rail mounting bracket for I-beam
Inventor: LANGSTON S
IPC: E04G5/14
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A bracket for mounting an on an I-beam <B>15</B> comprises a clamping arrangement for engagement with a flange <B>14</B> of the I-beam <B>15</B>. The clamping arrangement may comprise a first part <B>7</B> for receiving an element to be supported <B>3</B>, for example a safety rail, and an elongate element <B>8</B> connected to the first part <B>7</B> to extend across the width of a flange <B>14</B> of the I-beam <B>15</B>. The elongate element <B>8</B> may carry a first clamping part <B>10</B> which may be an inclined clamping jaw. A second clamping part <B>22</B> may be positionally adjustable relative to the elongate element <B>8</B> so that the clamping parts <B>10</B>, <B>22</B> can be moved together to clampingly engage opposite edges <B>16</B>, <B>19</B> of the flange <B>14</B> of the I-beam <B>15</B>. The second clamping part <B>22</B> may be mounted on a threaded member <B>9</B> having a rotatable locking means <B>23</B> so that rotation of the locking means <B>23</B> in one direction causes the clamping parts <B>10</B>, <B>22</B> to move together and rotation in the other direction causes them to move apart. A plurality of the brackets can be used to mount posts of a barrier system. The barrier system may include frame work and mesh sheet.
Patent GB-2434871-A (GB)
Title: Determination of electrode impedance for an electromagnetic flow meter
Inventor: ASQUITH PETER
IPC: G01R27/00
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: A method of determining the inter-electrode or electrode-to-ground impedance or the filling state of an electromagnetic flow meter having flow sensing electrodes (12, 13) connected to an electrode signal amplifier (A1) comprises applying a test input signal (Vep) to a said electrode via a connection point (24) through which an output flow measurement signal is transmitted from the amplifier. The output of the amplifier is indicative of the electrode impedance and the signal is applied via a path (R1) bypassing the amplifier. The test signal may be applied to the circuit alternately to a pulsed signal applied to a field generating means of the flow meter. The output voltage at point (24) varies with the filling state of the flow meter which changes the impedance between the electrodes.
Patent GB-2425553-A (GB)
Title: Adaptable logging system with communications and memory modules
Inventor: WILSON PAUL
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A system and method for logging a formation adjacent to a borehole. The system includes a conveyance member, a memory module in communication with the conveyance member, a communications module in communication with the memory module, and a logging tool in communication with the communications module, wherein the communications module is configured to facilitate communication between the memory module and the logging tool.
Patent GB-2428735-A (GB)
Title: Temporary fixing unit for two components
Inventor: DAUVERGNE JEAN
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: A temporary fixing unit 1 for two components comprises at least two openings 4 provided on a first component 2 and at least two corresponding male parts 5 provided on a second component 3. Each male part 5 comprises a deformable first end portion 6 which has unstressed dimensions larger than the corresponding opening, a second end portion 8 of dimensions larger than the opening, and an intermediate portion 7 joining the end portions and having dimensions smaller than the opening. In use, the first end portion is elastically engaged in the opening, and the intermediate portion is situated between edges 4' of the opening. The first end portion of each male part may comprise two elastic lugs 9, each comprising three lug portions 9', 9'', 9''', the third lug portions 9''' forming an angle A with the plane P of the intermediate portion, the angle determining the force needed to withdraw the male part from the opening. Also disclosed is a method of mounting a trim (15, Fig. 2) to a vehicle door panel (17, Fig. 2) using the temporary fixing means.
Patent GB-2433226-A (GB)
Title: Compaction of waste cardboard
Inventor: MIDDLETON ASHLEY PAUL
IPC: B30B9/30
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the compaction of cardboard includes:- <SL> <LI>a) providing a compactor that includes a compartment within which cardboard can be placed, <LI>b) loading cardboard into the compartment, <LI>c) effecting compaction of the cardboard within the compartment, <LI>d) introducing further cardboard into the compartment and effecting compaction thereof so as to form a slug of compacted cardboard, and <LI>e) transferring the slug of compacted cardboard into a wheeled cage. </SL>
Patent GB-2434891-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for automatically generating schematic diagrams
Inventor: BOOSE JOHN H
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A method for automatically generating schematic diagrams of an assembly includes providing one or more identifiers for an assembly, the identifiers providing index to an assembly and component database. A plurality of components for the assembly is retrieved from the database based on the identifiers received. A list of component data, configuration data, location data and bundling data for each of the components, a plurality of schematic diagrams associated with each of the component and its inter-connection with other components within the assembly based on the identifiers are generated. The data generated for each of the components are organized and indexed to associate the identifiers with the assembly and related data of the components. The invention could for example be applied to the aerospace industry, the image generator can generate drawings and schematic diagrams of a complete airplane system for a given tail number, sets of revision drawings for an entire fleet based on implementation of a given service bulletin or other modification, set of all wiring bundles for a given tail number, all unique signal paths for a given tail number, all connectors for a given tail number, all revisions between two dates for a given tail number, fleet or an airplane system.
Patent GB-2447046-A (GB)
Title: Engine Fuel Control System
Inventor: MARTIN PETER
IPC: F02D19/08
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling fuel supply to a fuel injected engine having an electronic engine management system (1) that supplies a primary injector control signal (8) to each of primary fuel injectors (2), the apparatus comprising an emulator (11) that emulates the electrical characteristics of a primary injector, a fuel control switch (10) that switches the primary injector control signal (8) from the primary injector (2) to the emulator (11) when an alternative mode is selected, a monitor (16) that monitors the primary injector control signal (8) to produce a monitor signal, and a controller (4) that processes the monitor signal to derive an alternative control signal which is used to control the primary fuel supply or a mixture of the primary fuel and a secondary fuel, to the engine. Preferably the primary fuel supply is modulated by controlling injector control pulses. A secondary fuel may also be injected (3) and controlled by the controller (4).
Patent GB-2448194-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications networks and devices
Inventor: PROCTOR TOBY
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: A GSM, UMTS or LTE mobile telecommunications network is disclosed. In addition to the conventional radio access network comprising the base stations 3, one or more additional access points 20 may be provided. An access point 20 is typically connected to the network core 12 by an IP transport broadband connection. The access point 20 is configured to appear to the mobile terminal 1 as a conventional base station. Arrangements are disclosed which allow the Access Point to dynamically adjust the power output through its CPICH relative to one or more users. In other words, the greater the distance a user is from the Access Point, the greater the output power.