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Patent GB-2409465-A (GB)
Title: End cap for an electrolytic cell
Inventor: DALY JAMES
IPC: C25B9/19
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: An insulating end cap for a cylindrical electrolysis cell 10 with concentric electrodes 12, 16 is described. The end cap comprises: a first annular section 24 of insulating material and a second annular section 32 of insulating material detachably secured to the first 24. The first annular section 24 has first and second axial ends, where, at the first axial end a circular seating 27 for one end of an outer cylindrical electrode is present and at the second end a circular aperture 30, of smaller diameter than said circular seating 27 and coaxial therewith is also present, to accommodate one end of a cylindrical membrane 18. The second annular section 32 has a central circular aperture, of smaller diameter than the central circular aperture 30 of the first section 24, and coaxial therewith to accommodate one end of an inner cylindrical electrode 16.
Patent GB-2421172-A (GB)
Title: Beverage tray
Inventor: SANDHU NUBREET
IPC: A47G23/06
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A beverage tray that allows the user to visually identify different beverages held on the beverage tray. The tray may be clearly marked with a picture, words or both to indicate where to place beverages with and without sugar on the tray allowing easy identification visually. The tray may also allow other beverages such as soup and water to be carried. The tray may be heat resistant and include handles. The tray may have a manual or electronic device to record the type and number of beverages ordered. The device may be used in the workplace where team members make drinks for their colleagues.
Patent GB-2409835-A (GB)
Title: Appliance having a vibration-isolating device
Inventor: BENDEL KARL
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: An appliance, such as a hand-held power tool, has at least one first unit (34, fig.1) which is vibrationally excited during operation and at least one second unit 10, such as a handle. The second unit 10 is operatively connected to the first unit via a vibration-isolating device 14 which includes at least one actuator 22 with at least one plunger coil. By means of the actuator 22, an operating force 12 acting on the handle 10 during operation can be compensated by an actuating force 24 of a ram 20 against the housing (34, fig. 1). The actuator 22 may be an electromagnetic means such as a solenoid and may be attached in the handle 10 of a power tool such as a rotary and/or chisel hammer. A biased spring element 46, preferably a helical compression spring, may also be provided.
Patent GB-2410240-A (GB)
Title: Screw jack
Inventor: KAWASAKI YASUJI
IPC: B66F3/16
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A rotatable cylinder 6, a threaded cylinder 7 and a center threaded rod 8 are sequentially inserted in their mutually threadingly engaged states in the inner side of a guiding inner cylinder part 5 which is vertically disposed at the case body 2, through an inner periphery thread and an outer periphery thread of a screw jack. A large bevel gear 10 disposed at a lower end part of the rotatable cylinder 6 is threadingly engaged with a small bevel gear 13 which is borne by the case body 2, a thrust bearing 11 having a large inside diameter is sandwiched between the large bevel gear and a bottom plate 3 of the case body, and the center threaded rod 8 is provided at its upper end face part with an engagement part 22 for preventing the rotating motion of the center threaded rod when engaged with a jack attachment part of a body to be lifted up such as an automobile. A surrounding cover 24 deformable only in accordance with the motion of upward extension and downward contraction of the threaded cylinder and the center threaded rod is interposed between the upper end part of the center threaded rod and the case body. Moreover, The threaded cylinder and the center threaded rod are such dimensioned in length that in their downward contraction states, the lower end parts are passed through the inside diameter of the thrust bearing having a large inside diameter and abutted with the upper surface of the bottom plate of the case body.
Patent GB-2410766-A (GB)
Title: Hinge mounting unit for door
Inventor: ESSERT MICHAEL
IPC: F24C15/04
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: A mounting unit 14 comprising a connecting member 10 connecting at least two hinges 23, 24 in a spaced-apart relationship. The mounting unit is connected to a door member 17. The mounting unit 14 is used to match the mounting positions of the hinges 23, 24 such that the pivot axes of the hinges substantially coincide. The device is particularly applicable to a cooking appliance door. The door member 17 may comprise a viewing pane. A further door member 18 may also be connected to the connecting member 10 and may also comprise a viewing pane. The connecting member 10 may form a boundary of a closed interior space of the door. The hinges may comprise pivot hooks 25, 26.
Patent GB-2408747-A (GB)
Title: Process for production of lower olefins
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A process for producing lower olefins comprises a) converting a hydrocarbon asset to syngas; b) converting said syngas to an olefinic naphtha using a Fischer-Tropsch process; c) converting a portion of said naphtha in a naphtha cracker to produce a lower olefin stream; and d) recovering a portion of said lower olefins. Another disclosure relates to the production of ethylene from an olefinic naphtha. A further disclosure relates to a process for manufacturing ethylene, wherein an olefinic naphtha is formed by a Fischer-Tropsch process at one site, and the cracked at a second site to produce ethylene.
Patent GB-2413183-A (GB)
Title: Automated ultrasonic or eddy current turbine component inspections
Inventor: MURPHY THOMAS FRANCIS
IPC: G01N29/04
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: An ultrasonic or eddy current inspection system 40 includes at least two base members 42 spaced apart from each other, a support arm 48 mounted to each base member, a linear track 52 extending between and supported by the support arms, and a transport member 58 coupled to the linear track. The transport member is movable along the linear track. The system further includes a transducer support arm 82 pivotably coupled to the transport member 58, and a transducer assembly 88 coupled to the transducer support arm. The system allows inspection of turbine components.
Patent GB-2412072-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a face plate for a golf club head
Inventor: SCHWEIGERT BRADLEY D
IPC: B21K17/00
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A golf club is manufactured by machining away a portion of the rear surface of a club face blank to form an elliptical central thickened region 24 that tapers though a transition region 28 to a thinner peripheral region 30. The elliptical central thickened region, transition region and the portion of the peripheral region surrounding the raised portion are formed in a single elliptical pass with a special cutting tool (34, figure 5). The cutting tool, or "form cutter" has a conical lateral cutting surface, which forms the sloped transition region and the peripheral region surrounding it in a single operation. Also disclosed is a golf club rear surface face with a thickened central region having an aspect ratio that is greater than the aspect ratio of the elliptical, outer edge of the transition region.
Patent GB-2411747-A (GB)
Title: Remotely checking the functioning of computer security systems
Inventor: MAYER YARON
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 2001-05-28
Abstract: The disclosure is generally concerned with an anti-virus security system providing generic protection for computers against malicious programs. The security system is installed at each computer in an organisation 3001-3005 as well as a central authority and/or system administrator and/or gateway node 3010. The security system at the authority/administrator/gateway automatically performs periodic checks on the security system installed at each of the computers to determine whether it is operating correctly. This remote monitoring is achieved by sending a short communication containing special codes with different keys for each computer. A correctly functioning security system is able to provide the appropriate response to the communication. Numerous features of the security system are also disclosed, including automatic segregation of programs, noticing and intercepting whenever the amount of data sent from a computer does not fit the amount reported, and preventing programs from accessing communication channels without user permission.
Patent GB-2431190-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable screen
Inventor: SLATER JOHN BENJAMIN
IPC: E06B9/40
Filed: 2005-10-13
Abstract: A screening device has a screening material 1 between and wound around rollers 2, 3. Each roller is independently movable, each moving with a combined translational and rotational movement so that with movement of one roller towards or from the other roller it rotates to winds or unwinds the screening material. The screening device also has tensioning means to keep taut the screening material 1 between the rollers as they are moved, a mechanism being provided to allow the rollers independently to be located in a plurality of positions.
Patent GB-2432624-A (GB)
Title: Gripping device for an elongate element
Inventor: DINGLEY TERENCE RAYMOND
IPC: F16G11/14
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A gripping device comprises a housing with aligned apertures 6, 6' for receiving an elongate element such as a wire and a pair of grip elements 2 pivoted therein to provide facing toothed surfaces. The grip elements 2 can pivot between an open condition allowing the passage of the elongate element and a gripping condition engaging the elongate element against movement. The elements 2 allow movement of the elongate element in an insertion direction (from aperture 6 to aperture 6') and grip by cam action to prevent movement in the opposite direction. A element such as a spring 5 biases the elements 2 to the gripping condition and a sliding button can engage both elements to move them to the open condition against the bias. Two set of apertures and gripping elements can be provided in the housing (as shown).
Patent GB-2421003-A (GB)
Title: Controlled densification of fusible powders in laser sintering
Inventor: RUATTA STEPHEN A
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing parts using laser sintering wherein a fusible powder is exposed to a plurality of laser scans at controlled energy levels and for time periods to melt and densify the powder whereby strength is improved up to 100% compared to previous methods. The method comprises a relatively high energy initial scan to melt the powder followed by lower energy scans controlled to densify the melt and separated in time to dissipate heat to the surrounding part cake. The rate and extent to which the powder particles are fused together may be controlled by a computer so that each successive scan can be used to fuse the particles together in discreet incremental steps. As a result, the final dimensions of the part and its density and mechanical properties can be improved compared to conventional methods and part growth avoided. Later embodiments relate to apparatus for carrying out said method.
Patent GB-2425247-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic vacuum cleaner
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/187
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner 100 includes a nozzle unit 200, a motor M generating a suction force at the nozzle unit, and a cyclonic dust collecting device 300 for centrifugally separating dust from air drawn in through the nozzle unit and the motor in sequence. The cyclonic dust-collecting device 300 includes an air discharge port 350 penetratingly formed on the outer circumference of the cyclonic dust-collecting device, and exposed to the outside of the cleaner body, for guiding the air discharged to the outside. Accordingly, since the air discharge port 350 is disposed in the cyclonic dust-collecting device 300 not in the cleaner body, a discharge channel for connecting the cyclonic dust-collecting device and the cleaner body is not required, thereby leading to a simplified vacuum cleaner structure.
Patent GB-2436780-A (GB)
Title: A lockable dog lead
Inventor: GLANVILLE ANDREW DOUGAL
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A lockable dog lead in which a locking device 4 is permanently attached to the end of the lead by a D-ring 5. The lead may be used to secure an animal to an immovable object 11 by passing the lead around the object though the handle loop 3 and locked to the collar 6. The locking device may be a combination lock or a key enabled lock. A bolt lock may also be used and attached to a wire loop which may be "cow-hitched" to the collar. The dog lead is made of strong lightweight materials that may not be easily cut or broken. The lead may also have a lock on the handle in place of or in addition to the lock on the end of the lead.
Patent GB-2424914-A (GB)
Title: Rotationally locked wear sleeve for through-tubing drilling and completion
Inventor: MYHRE MORTEN
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A protective sleeve can be inserted through tubing and latched in a manner that resists rotation. At the conclusion of the through tubing operation that involves rotational movement, the sleeve is withdrawn on the string that previously extended through it.
Patent GB-2423172-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for garbage collection
Inventor: JUNG IM-YOUNG
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: A garbage collection apparatus and a method using the same are disclosed. The garbage collection method comprises: making a list of objects that must be deleted from a memory; calculating a predetermined residual time for responding to an external command; deleting the listed objects from the memory during the residual time; and storing a list of remaining objects that have not been deleted from the memory during the residual time. Accordingly, communication failure due to a response delay or timeout is prevented by distributed processing loads of garbage collection.
Patent GB-2430412-A (GB)
Title: Production of a float and of a hull of a watercraft from a single panel of material
Inventor: HILTON COLIN
IPC: B63B5/24
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A catamaran float (15) is produced by joining together three sections, namely a prow section (12), a fillet (13) and a tailfin (14) which have been cut out from a single rectangular panel of stock size, the shapes of the three sections being chosen such that there is no or very little waste material. Two such floats (15) may be joined together to produce a basic catamaran hull by means of a main deck (16) and a tailplane (17), which themselves are provided as two parts of a third rectangular panel, preferably of the same size as the panels from which the floats are cut. Further developments include laminating the parts of two panels to obtain an overlap joint, use of laminated panels generally, and use of such floats in construction of a flying boat. The panels may be formed of foamed plastics material such as marine grade polyurethane foam or SAN foam and may have a thickness between 50 and 350 mm, and dimensions of 1220 mm x 2440 mm.
Patent GB-2439130-A (GB)
Title: Predictive selection system for virtual or soft keyboards
Inventor: CUDD RICHARD ANTONY
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: A method for selecting one of a plurality of selectable objects (52) displayed on a display (38), the method comprising the steps of providing (90) each selectable object (52) with an associated activating area 58 wherein interaction with the activating area (58) with pointing means causes selection of said respective selectable object (52), receiving (92) an object selection, predicting 100 a next object selection, enhancing (102) the activating area (58) of the predicted selectable object, and selecting the selectable object (52) corresponding to the enhanced activating area (58) when said enhanced activating area (58) is interacted with. Enhancing the activating area (58) of a predicted selectable object increases the probability of a user selecting the correct object. A device and a software application for implementing the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2437331-A (GB)
Title: Casing structure for card reader
Inventor: LIN WEI-JUNG
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A casing structure e.g. for a card reader is composed of an upper casing 221 and a lower casing 222. In addition, an elastic hook 22111 and a hook notch 22112 are disposed on a side of the upper casing. A protruding cylinder 22211 and a support cylinder 22212 are disposed on a side of the lower casing. The hook notch 22112 engages with the support cylinder 22212, and then the elastic hook 22111 can be displaced flexibly for hooking engagement with the protruding cylinder 22211. A ridge 221111 is provided in the upper casing for manual application of a force to engage or disengage the upper casing from the lower casing. Hence the upper casing covers the lower casing structure tightly, without the need for screw fixings or similar.
Patent GB-2440395-A (GB)
Title: DIsplay stand assembly with lockable and pivotable connectors
Inventor: BUTCHER ANDREW NEIL
IPC: E04B1/61
Filed: 2006-07-25
Abstract: A stand assembly comprising a plurality of panel members 10 interconnected at adjacent corners by connector members 11, each connector 11 being selectively engageable with respective adjacent panel members 10 in either a first orientation, which locks the adjacent panel members 10 in a planar configuration, or a second orientation, which permits the adjacent panel members to pivot relative to one another. The connectors may be received in recesses formed in the panel corners. They may be rotated through a 90 degree angle to change from the first to the second configuration. The recesses may comprise bottom and side walls and means for engaging the connector which preferably comprises projections extending from the bottom walls. The connectors are preferably rotatably mounted on the projections in both 1<st> and 2<nd> orientations. In the 1<st> configuration the connector preferably locks through abutment with the sidewall. The connector preferably may be generally square in shape incorporating pairs of apertures to enable engagement with the projections in both orientations. An additional aperture may be provided to enable the mounting of peripheral elements to the stand such as brackets and shelves. The panel members may incorporate a magnet.
Patent GB-2429180-A (GB)
Title: Work piece clamp device
Inventor: TERABE MASAHITO
IPC: B23Q3/06
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: The clamp 10, for holding down a workpiece with an endless belt, includes a workpiece cradle 20 and first free rotating rollers 41 rotatably supported by members 30 at positions separated from the ends of the cradle. Levers 42 are supported by the members 30 and are vertically swingable about rotational centres of the first rotating rollers. Actuators 43 are provided for the members 30 to swing the levers from their raised positions to positions where they hang over the cradle. Second free rotating rollers 44 are rotatably supported at the ends of the levers 42. Endless belts 45 are wound around the first and second rotating rollers. Third free rotating rollers 46 are located inside loops of the endless belts to pull down lowermost ends of the belts wound around the first and second free rotating rollers. Air cylinder units 47 may extend between the supporting members 30 and the third rollers in order to pull down the third rollers. The workpiece may be a resinous bumper.
Patent GB-2438878-A (GB)
Title: Production line management system
Inventor: SEKIYAMA TOMOFUMI
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: A production line management system (10) includes supporter call devices (PB1, PB2, PB3, PB4) for calling supporters (H1, H2) by workers (M1, M2, M3, M4), a time counting device (12) starting counting upon acquisition of call signals (I1, I2, I3, I4), and a central control unit (13) generating a line stop signal (L) when the time elapse (Tact) at the time counting device exceeds a predetermined management time (Tm).
Patent GB-2449889-A (GB)
Title: An outboard motor steering system
Inventor: MCLOUGHLIN SIMON
IPC: B63H20/12
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: The present invention provides an outboard motor steering system 10 for a transom mounted outboard motor (34, Fig 2) of a watercraft. The steering system includes a member 42 which is slidably mounted to the engine bracket 30 of an outboard motor, and a steering arm 44 mounted to the member and, in use, connectable to the outboard motor. The slidably mounted member is slidable along a movement axis substantially perpendicular to the steering axis of the outboard motor in either of a direction to port or to starboard of the watercraft. The slidable member is provided at opposing ends thereof with connection means 62 to connect the slidable member to a steering input device 12 of a watercraft. The steering input device may comprise a steering member in the form of handlebars 22 and a force transmission means in the form of a disc 24 connected to the handlebars and a pair of cables 18 and 20 connected between the disc and the connection means.
Patent GB-2450331-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine crankshaft drive system having a pair of crankshafts per piston
Inventor: DABORN JOHN
IPC: F02B75/06
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: The crankshaft drive system has two crankshafts 2 with a gear 6 on each that causes the two crankshafts 2 to rotate in opposite directions. The piston drive system eliminates all side thrust on the piston 1. The piston 1 is connected to each crankshaft 2 by means of a normal connecting rod 4 and a short connecting rod 5 supported by a part 3 which is concentric with the crankshaft 2 to give a maximum torque arm close to maximum pressure on the power stroke. The main purpose of the crankshaft system is to have a more economical engine, to use less fuel per kilometre travelled.
Patent GB-2439828-A (GB)
Title: MSCAT A monolithic spiral coil acoustic transduction sensor
Inventor: VETELINO JOHN F
IPC: H01L41/338
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: A Monolithic Antenna Excited Acoustic Transduction (MAEAT) device is fabricated by photolithographically depositing a metallic spiral electrode that acts akin to an antenna radiating an electric field into the crystal on one side of a piezoelectric crystal substrate. The device may be used in a quartz crystal microbalance apparatus that makes use of the change in the crystal's resonant behaviour when exposed to pollutants, contaminants, viruses, molecules, etc. The advantage of the invention is that the electrode is not exposed to the material under investigation.
Patent GB-2443506-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid propulsion system having thermoelectric device
Inventor: ELWART SHANE
IPC: F02N19/02
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A propulsion system 100 comprises an engine 110, a thermoelectric device 130 in thermal communication with the engine 110 and a control system for controlling the engine 110 and the thermoelectric device 130. During a first mode, electrical energy is supplied from a source 120, 140, 180 to the thermoelectric device 130 for it to produce heat and, during a second mode, the engine 110 is operated producing some heat which the thermoelectric device 130 converts into electrical energy. The engine 110 may be controlled to respond to the temperature of the thermoelectric device 130. The propulsion system 100 is suitable for a hybrid vehicle having a free piston engine, an electric motor 150 and an energy storage device 140 for supplying electrical energy to and receiving electrical energy from the thermoelectric device 130. The invention can utilize waste heat and can also be used for pre-warming the engine 110 or exhaust catalyst.