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Patent GB-2377958-A (GB)
Title: Viscous fluid applicable for treating subterranean formations
Inventor: ARIAS GINO F DI LULLO
IPC: C09K8/62
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: A viscous fluid is shown which is useful in treating subterranean formations. The fluid is formulated from an aqueous base, an alkyl sarcosinate surfactant and a buffer suitable for adjusting the pH for the blended fluid to a range in which the fluid is suitably viscosified. The fluid can also include an additional source of anions, such as chloride or fluoride ions, in order to increase the temperature stability of the fluid. The fluids have application fo conventional well fracturing, coiled tubing fracturing, gravel packing and frac packing, as well as for use as selective water control additives and other applications.
Patent GB-2393646-A (GB)
Title: Mobile medical apparatus
Inventor: BANNISTER GRAHAME DAVID
IPC: A61G7/012
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A mobile medical apparatus 2 comprising a moving mechanism for moving the apparatus across a surface on which the apparatus can stand and a securing mechanism for securing the apparatus in a position on the surface, and an actuator 246, 146 operated mechanism for selective engagement of the moving mechanism or the securing mechanism. The actuator is movable in a first downwards motion from an unlocked position, at which one of the moving mechanism or the securing mechanism is engaged, to a locked position, at which the other of the table moving mechanism or the table securing mechanism is engaged. A second further downwards motion may be used to unlock the actuator mechanism and permit the actuator to return to the unlocked position.
Patent GB-2396348-A (GB)
Title: Wastewater treatment plant capable of dealing with heavy inflo
Inventor: RUNDLE HOWARD
IPC: C02F3/06
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A wastewater treatment plant comprising an inlet for wastewater which is connected to a primary treatment means 5, the outlet of the primary treatment means being connectable to a downstream submerged aerated filter (SAF) 10. The inlet includes a bypass means 4 to selectively bypass flow form the primary treatment means to the submerged aerated filter. The bypass means being arranged to direct flow to the submerged aerated filter when the inlet flow is particularly higher than normal. Part of the flow may be treated by the primary treatment means and be passed to the environment without contacting the submerged aerated filter. The plant is configured to deal with very high inflow of wastewater, such as in times of heavy rainfall or storms. The primary treatment means may be a sewage works 5 comprising a selection of normal primary and secondary treatments found in sewage/wastewater facilities such as screens, filters, settlement tanks, and biological treatments.
Patent GB-2384443-A (GB)
Title: A game board structure for a construction toy set
Inventor: DOEPNER MATTHIAS F W
IPC: A63H30/04
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: A basic game board 20 is formed of three generally rectangular panel assemblies 21-23 of hollow construction. The panels have interengaging projections 35-38 and recesses 39-42 for mechanically locking the panels together to form a flat playing surface for various rolling ball games, such as pinball and speedball. Joining of the panels automatically connects the panels together electrically for scoring and control functions throughout the board. The assembled game board accommodates mounting of a score-indicating panel (80) in different locations, for different playing modes, such as pinball, typically played by one person, and head-to-head games, such as speedball, played by two persons. The assembled game board panels interface with rod and connector elements 61, 103 of a construction toy system, enabling a variety of structural features to be incorporated into the game board assembly, including support structure 120-122, peripheral fencing 126, player-controlled flippers, ball handling and projection mechanisms 128, etc. A complete game kit, consisting of the individual panel assemblies and a wide variety of components is provided as a complete kit, to enable a variety of games and playing modes to be derived and assembled by the user. A suitable graphics panel 53 can be applied to the game board surface, which also provides a more uniform playing surface for a rolling ball.
Patent GB-2385574-A (GB)
Title: Modular sun visor
Inventor: TIESLER JOHN M
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: A modular sun visor (10) includes upper and lower visor bezels (12,14) configured to be attached to different sized visor blades (16). The upper and lower visor bezels (12,14) are snapped together and capture one of the visor blades (16) between them. The visor blade (16) is then heat staked to the bezels (12,14). An elbow arm (30) is pivotally connected to at least one of the visor bezels (12,14), and is also pivotally connected to a vehicle. The sun visor (10) is further selectively attachable to the vehicle at a center support (54,55). When a sun visor (10) is required for a different make or model of vehicle, only the visor blade (16) is changed; thus, production and inventory costs are reduced.
Patent GB-2400289-A (GB)
Title: Selecting functions in a Context-Sensitive Menu
Inventor: VIENNEAU CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A graphical user interface 1401 allows function commands to be selected, such as function commands applied to image data. A first user-generated input command, such as the pressing of a spacebar on a keyboard, displays a plurality of function gates (<B>1407</B>) at the position of a pointer located within a context <B>1403</B>. Movement of said pointer by a mouse, stylus or similar device to one of said displayed gates results in the selection of a specific function. Alternatively, said pointer is moved to a different context <B>1402</B> and said first user-generated input command displays another plurality of function gates (<B>1407</B>) at the position, wherein one of said displayed gates results in the selection of another specific function.
Patent GB-2517665-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing warheads containing explosives
Inventor: RONN TORSTEN
IPC: F42B12/32
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: F ragmentation casing s for warheads are creat ed by sintering powder metal having separately produced fragmentation bodies 5 embedded therein. T he moulded part in which the fragmentation bodies are embedded is produced by means of a two-stage powder compaction method followed by sinterin g. I n an initial stage (figure 2) the f ragmentation bodies 5 are located in cavities 4 in the surface of a fixture 2 after which the said bodies are covered with powder metal 8 that is then compacted until the powder forms a single moulded part 9. The part 9 is then removed, inverted and covered with a second layer 12 of powdered metal which is compacte d in a second device.
Patent GB-2404929-A (GB)
Title: Handrail
Inventor: PLAYER MICHAEL W
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: An illuminated safety handrail comprising an elongate hollow body 11 having a lengthwise extending portion formed from a translucent plastics material with elongate printed circuit board (PCB) 26 mounted therein and extending for the length of the body with an array of light emitting diodes (LED's) 29 spaced apart longitudinally of the PCB 26 for the length of the body 11. The LED 29 may be mounted on opposite sides of the PCP so that light projects in two opposing directions. Preferably, the hollow body 11 provides the external profile of a handrail having a wider top portion 12, a narrower bottom portion 13 with a waist 15 located at a mid-height location on the sides 14 of the body.
Patent GB-2406180-A (GB)
Title: Structural design apparatus
Inventor: BURNS ROYSTON JOHN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A computer-based structural design system for a building includes a 3-dimensional structural design module for generating a computer model of the building. The model includes data defining architectural features of the building, the data comprising dimensions of the building and of principal load-bearing structural members of the building. A user interface comprises a display for displaying an image of the building model 300. A surface selector allows a user to select a surface of the building displayed, the surface being a continuous roof or wall having a boundary definable from the model data 302. A structural member design module is configured to define secondary structural members 304 of the selected surface on the basis of data in the model. The secondary structural members may be purlins or side rails. A method of the invention also comprises determining design features of principal load bearing members and secondary member based upon their interrelation and user defined design criteria for the secondary members.
Patent GB-2393956-A (GB)
Title: Halogen-resistant media
Inventor: REID JOHN S
IPC: C04B33/24
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: Ceramic mass transfer media suitable for use in thermal regenerative oxidizers made using a mixture of a ball clay, talc and optionally a dolomitic limestone have enhanced resistance to environments containing halogens and hydrogen halides.
Patent GB-2409065-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexing operations in SIMD processing
Inventor: FORD SIMON
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A data processing apparatus, method and computer program product. The apparatus comprising: a register data store comprising at least three general purpose registers each operable to store a plurality of data elements; an instruction decoder operable to decode a multiplex instruction; a data processor operable to process said plurality of data elements in parallel, said data processor being controlled by said instruction decoder; and in response to said decoded multiplex instruction, said data processor being operable to specify: two of said at least three general-purpose registers as source registers, each operable to store a plurality of source data elements; a further one of said at least three registers as a control register operable to store a plurality of control values; and one of said control, or said two source registers as a destination register operable to store a plurality of resultant data elements; wherein in response to each of said plurality of control values said data processor is operable to select a corresponding data element from one of said two source registers, and to store said corresponding data element as a resultant data element in said destination register.
Patent GB-2414597-A (GB)
Title: Games console remote on/off switch
Inventor: KANE ALAN
IPC: H04B10/114
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A games console control pad (or joy pad) comprises a button 1 for remotely switching on or off the power to the console 2. The remote control switch 1 may be powered by either a lithium battery of the DC type, or by the power supplied by the console 2 to the controller 3. The switch 1 may function via infra red means, an IR sender 5 being in cooperation with a receiver 6 disposed within a circuit breaker.
Patent GB-2398560-A (GB)
Title: A self-venting sports type closure
Inventor: FOSTER DAVID EDWARD
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A closure (5) suitable for mounting onto a container (80). The closure comprises a main closure (10) having a top portion (11) that has an aperture (32) therethrough and a skirt (12) depending downwardly from the top portion (11) that is attachable to the container. A sealing rib (16) extends inwardly from the inner surface of the main closure (10) and is adapted to form a seal with the end portion of the container (80). A spout (33) extends upwardly from the top portion (11) and defines a bore that is in fluid communication with the aperture (32) in the top portion (11). A plug (36) having a radially outer surface is mounted to the spout (33). The closure further comprises a top cap (50) that is mountable to the spout and is relatively movable between a first position where the plug (36) seals an opening in the top cap (5) and at least a second position where the plug (36) is withdrawn from the opening. On relative movement of the top cap (50) from the first position towards the second position, a scaling member (59) of the top cap (50) rides up over one or more protuberances (40) extending outwardly from the spout so as to at least partially release the seal made by the sealing member (59) with the spout (33).
Patent GB-2403248-A (GB)
Title: Replaceable electrical device for drilling tool
Inventor: DAS PRALAY K
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A downhole tool for use in a wellbore, comprises a tubular member, such as a drill collar housing, in a drill string. The tubular member has at least one cavity formed on an external surface. At least one housing is adapted to be insertable and extractable in the cavity without further tool disassembly. The housing has at least one electrical device such as a battery stack disposed within. In another aspect, sensors are disposed in the housing for measuring downhole parameters of interest including, but not limited to, annulus pressure and annulus temperature. A method of replacing an electrical device in a downhole tool, comprises removing a first housing containing the electrical device from a cavity on an external surface of the downhole tool, and installing a second housing containing a second electrical device in the cavity without disassembling the tool further.
Patent GB-2411433-A (GB)
Title: Snap-in latch housing assembly
Inventor: BURMAHLN JEDEDIAH A
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A latch housing assembly has a latch housing 20 and a retainer 22 wherein the latch housing includes a wall, and wherein a receiving aperture 47 opens through the wall. The retainer includes a wall from which an insert protrudes 25. The protruding insert of the retainer preferably comprises a plurality of teeth 27 which cooperate with at least one engaging tooth at the aperture of the latch housing to form a ratchet connection. The retainer is disposed on an opposite side of a panel or wing to the latch housing thus clamping it in place. The insert, when disposed within the receiving aperture interlocks therewith.
Patent GB-2412812-A (GB)
Title: Microphone in a rear view mirror
Inventor: LINHARD KLAUS
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided with a rear vision mirror 2 arranged in the passenger compartment of the vehicle and with at least one microphone 4 mounted in a housing 1 of the mirror. The microphone is an interference tube microphone, which has a directional characteristic oriented in the longitudinal direction of a tube 5, and able to be oriented towards, the vehicle driver or passenger so as to provide improved pick-up of speech and reduced interference by extraneous noise. A single array of microphones may be directed towards the driver and the passenger (figs 3, 4) or one array may be directed towards the driver and one towards the passenger (figs 5-7). The microphone or microphone array(s) may be provided in a drawer (6, figs 2 and 7) at the base of the minor housing. Alternatively the microphone may be mounted on the outside of the mirror housing (fig 9).
Patent GB-2410117-A (GB)
Title: Optical masking layer for LCD display
Inventor: JONES DAVID PAUL
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device is described in which the TFTs are located directly below the spaces between pixels. The black matrix 307 comprises an array of opaque conductive elements with one such element being above each TFT. The black matrix is incorporated into the TFT structure. By using highly conductive material for the black matrix elements their thickness is held to a minimum, thereby minimizing their impact on planarity. Optionally, this highly conductive layer may be laminated with layers of a non-reflective conductor that makes good ohmic contact to silicon. In one embodiment, metal filled via holes 51, 52 are added that connect the TFTs to the transparent conductive pixel control elements 32 by way of the black matrix layer. In another embodiment, the black matrix layer is connected to be in parallel with the gate electrode, 303 thereby reducing the series resistance of the latter. A process for manufacturing the display is also described.
Patent GB-2411090-A (GB)
Title: Identifying message senders for gaming devices
Inventor: BROSNAN WILLIAM R
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A disclosed gaming network provides a method and system for identifying message senders through use of a communication protocol that includes a message field containing message contents and a verification field containing a verification signature. The verification signature is calculated by a message sender utilizing a valuation of the message contents and an identifier value provided by the message receiver.
Patent GB-2414058-A (GB)
Title: Operating mechanism for a reciprocating component
Inventor: UEKI YASUSHI
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: An operating mechanism for a reciprocating component 1 includes a moving member 2 having a mounting section 11 for attaching the reciprocating component 1, and a base 3 with a guide 34. The guide has a backward path guide section 341 and a forward path guide section 344 that faces the backward path guide section. The moving member accumulates a backward travel force while being guided by the backward path guide section and moved to a mid point in the backward operation, and fully moves back by releasing the accumulated travel force from the mid point. The moving member accumulates a forward travel force while being guided by the forward path guide section and moved to a mid point from the fully moved back position in the forward operation, and fully moves forward by releasing the accumulated travel force from the mid point.
Patent GB-2412240-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit modification using well implants
Inventor: CHOW LAP-WAI
IPC: H01L29/76
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A technique for and structures for camouflaging an integrated circuit structure. The integrated circuit structure is formed having a well of a first conductivity type under the gate region being disposed adjacent to active regions of a first conductivity type. The well forming an electrical path between the active regions regardless of any reasonable voltage applied to the integrated circuit structure.
Patent GB-2421628-A (GB)
Title: Recording device tape grabber with leader pin locking member
Inventor: TSUNEYOSHI NOBUTAKA
IPC: G11B15/67
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: A recording/reproducing device has a single take-up reel for accommodating tape from a tape cartridge. The tape has a leader pin 23 connected to an end of the tape. A pin retainer 143 locks the leader pin 23 during a movement of a pull-out assembly where the leader pin is coupled to a grabber (14) between a grabber holder and a take-up reel. The pin retainer 143 is urged toward a locking position by a spring 144. When the grabber 14 comes close to a cartridge, a first releasing arm (146) makes the pin retainer retract to a retracted position opposed to urging force of the spring 144. Retracting the pin retainer to an unlocked position during attaching/detaching of the leader pin reduces wear on the tip of the pin retainer and reduces degradation of the free end of the magnetic tape wound on the leader pin.
Patent GB-2414809-A (GB)
Title: Damage tolerance using adaptive model-based methods
Inventor: GOLDFINE NEIL J
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A model based framework utilizing a vector of multiple material states integrates nondestructive evaluation methods that provide observability of precursor and damage states with health control actions to reduce sustainment costs and extend component lifetimes. This evaluation includes usage monitoring and onboard diagnostics to ensure damage state observability. With an adaptive damage tolerance model, a set of precursor and damage states are assumed. Monitoring of precursor states, early damage detection, and observable health control actions, combined with onboard diagnostics, permit reduced costs and ensure readiness.
Patent GB-2418157-A (GB)
Title: Fraction collector for composition analysis
Inventor: GILBY ANTHONY C
IPC: G01N30/86
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling fraction collection in an LC column's outflowing eluent stream (18). A triggering detector (12) recognizes the presence of a target substance according to characteristics of chromatographic peaks in the eluent stream (18) and initiates a delay timer (15) to trigger the fraction collector (14). A waste stream detector (16) is disposed at any distance from the fraction collector (14) to detect peaks in the waste stream (20) flowing from the fraction collector (14). The signature of fraction collector actuation is seen by the waste stream detector (16), permitting the delay time to be adjusted for optimal collection of the target compound. The presence or absence of a peak or the characteristics of a remnant peak detected by the waste stream detector (16) are used to confirm that the target component of the eluent stream (18) was collected as intended by the fraction collector (14).
Patent GB-2420374-A (GB)
Title: Hook device securable to vehicle support
Inventor: AARONS NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: A47G29/08
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A hook device particularly intended for keeping take-away food bags upright in a vehicle is formed as a one-piece member of moulded plastics material, which is generally sheet form in construction and comprises a main body 2 having a hook 3, the main body 2 extending to securing arms 4a, 4b that can be positioned around the upright(s) 8 of the headrest 9 of the vehicle and releasably secured to one another, so that the hook device hangs from the support structure.
Patent GB-2434407-A (GB)
Title: Unidirectional water turbine with guides to accept flow from any direction
Inventor: ISTVAN BENEDEK
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: A device for generating energy from water flow such as tides or waves has a vertical axis turbine, and flow guides shaped to ensure that the water always rotates the turbine in the same direction. The guides may be arranged in a square arrangement so that water flow from any direction drives the device. The flow guides may be funnel shaped and there may be gates E to allow the device to be closed. The device may have a concrete base and be built on the sea floor. A number of devices may be arranged in a dam to form a breakwater or barrage. The device may also be used in a river where it may only two openings to accept river flow (figures page 3).
Patent GB-2438450-A (GB)
Title: Subliminal image system
Inventor: SMITH GRAHAM WHALE
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A subliminal image system using flashing lights is disclosed. A timing driver powers two alternately flashing lights with a phase difference 14 in their on and off times so that the light sources slightly overlap these periods; a period so small that it is undetectable to the human eye. A camera captures an image of the lights during this overlap period and the image may be displayed on a readout monitor (6, fig. 3). The image seen will be of the 2 lamps being illuminated, but with no overlap the image can only show the lamps alternating flashing on and off (fig 4A). Arrays of lights or LEDs may be used to send more complex patterns or alpha-numerics (fig. 5). A further embodiment using a camera, with a defined frame rate, and a single light flashing at a slightly different rate to the frame rate that requires no link between the timing driver and camera system is also described.
Patent GB-2427380-A (GB)
Title: Injection-molded product and its use
Inventor: KOBAYASHI EIJI
IPC: B29L31/30
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: An injection-moulded product comprising separate-member-fixing hooks each connected to an edge of it body via a thin hinge, said injection-molded product being formed by injecting a molten resin into a die comprising a pair of die plates, and said hooks extending from the edge substantially perpendicularly to a parting direction of a die in an as-molded state.