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Patent GB-2430025-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable rack type electrical heater
Inventor: LIAO YUEWEI
IPC: F24H3/00
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A rotatable rack type electrical heater includes an upright shank (2), a base (1), with which the bottom of the shank (2) is connected, and a hater (3), wherein at least two heaters (3,5) are mounted on the upright shank (2) by a hinge pivot (4) furthermore, the upper part of the upright shank (2) is hinged with the center of the rotation rack (7) via the hinge pivot (8), and the at least two heaters are hinged onto the rotatable rack, and both the rotatable rack (7) and the heaters (3, 5) can rotate around the pivot (4,6), thereby the range of heating cm be altered.
Patent GB-2441527-A (GB)
Title: Reaction of an olefin 1,2-carbonate (optionally via epoxidation of an olefin) with water or alcohol to form corresponding 1,2-diol, & a microchannel reactor
Inventor: BOLK JEROEN WILLEM
IPC: C07B35/00
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: An olefin 1,2-carbonate is reacted, in one or more process microchannels of a microchannel reactor, with water or an alcohol to form the corresponding 1,2-diol, optionally in the presence of an catalyst. The olefin 1,2-carbonate is optionally obtained by: ```firstly reacting a feed comprising an olefin and oxygen in the presence of an epoxidation catalyst contained in one or more process microchannels in a first section of the microchannel reactor; and ```secondly converting the resulting olefin oxide with carbon dioxide, optionally in the presence of an catalyst. The reaction mixture may optionally be quenched by reducing the temperature (preferably to no more than 200{C) using a heat exchange fluid downstream of the epoxidation catalyst. A microchannel reactor suitable for such a process comprises: ```one or more process microchannels (210), each comprising: ```an upstream end (220); ```a downstream end (230); ```a first section (240) which is adapted: ```to contain an epoxidation catalyst, ```to receive a feed comprising an olefin and oxygen, ```and to allow conversion of at least a portion of the feed into an olefin oxide; ```a second section (340) ```positioned downstream of the first section and adapted ```to receive the olefin oxide and carbon dioxide, and ```to allow conversion of the olefin oxide; and ```a third section ```positioned downstream of the second section and adapted ```to receive the olefin 1,2-carbonate, and water or an alcohol, and ```to allow conversion of the olefin 1,2-carbonate to the 1,2-diol. The reactor may also comprise one or more heat exchange channels (250, 350) to exchange heat with the first, second and third sections, and one or more heat exchange channels (e.g. 450) to exchange heat with intermediate sections (e.g. 440, for reaction quenching) between the first and second sections, and between the second and third sections.
Patent GB-2434080-A (GB)
Title: Stackable lids
Inventor: MCKAY KEVIN
IPC: A47J36/06
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A lid (2) for a container (1) has a handle (3) which is configured to engage an underside of another such or similar lid (2') so that the latter (2') can be supported on the handle (3) in a substantially stable condition. The lids may be for cookware. The handles may be substantially Y-shaped, T-shaped or star-shaped with extremities engageable with the rim of a lid placed thereon. Each handle may have a slightly convex shape complementary to the underside of a lid.
Patent GB-2435487-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable venturi valve
Inventor: KIM NAMHYO
IPC: F16K1/12
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: A gas-handling valve for use in an application where adjustable maximum critical flow rate is required comprises a venturi valve that has an annular flow path 120 formed between a bore in a housing 105 and a plug 115. The flow path includes a throat section 123 and the plug and housing are movable relative to each other to form at least two different throat dimensions in the valve. Either the valve or the plug may be moveable with the other remaining stationary. In one aspect, the throat diversion of the valve is self adjusting with the size of the path and throat changing with a corresponding change in the volume of gas. In another aspect, the valve is usable in a gas lift or steam injection well.
Patent GB-2447044-A (GB)
Title: An injection system for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: ALLEN JEFFREY
IPC: F01M1/08
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to an internal combustion engine comprising a crankshaft journalled in bearings 20; a lubrication system which comprises a reservoir 25 of lubricant; an injector 23,24 which functions as a positive displacement pump and which dispenses an amount of lubricant which is fixed for each and every operation of the injector 23,24. An electronic controller 26 controls operation of the injector 20,24 and controls how many times the injector 23,24 dispenses lubricant in each engine cycle and timing of delivery of lubricant in each engine cycle of the injector. Each injector lubricates a crankshaft bearing or a wall of a cylinder of the engine.
Patent GB-2450346-A (GB)
Title: Growth medium for fungi
Inventor: STURGEON COLIN
IPC: C05F11/02
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: A growth medium, particularly for growing fungi of enhanced flavour and shelf life, comprises a graded mulch of "green waste" comprised essentially of grass and hedge cuttings, together with a density modifier, such as straw, and a nitrogen additive. The growth medium is regulated to enhance growth and availability of water and nutrients during the growth of spawn into harvestable fungi. The growth medium may be adapted for use as a mushroom spawn carrier and as casing material. Additionally, a compost material suitable for domestic and more general horticultural use is provided. A soil cleanser and/or improver is also provided.
Patent GB-2436761-A (GB)
Title: Plant for the production and separation of wafer pieces
Inventor: HASS JOHANN
IPC: A21C9/08
Filed: 2006-01-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a plant for the production and separation or wafer pieces (1), in which wafer blocks are cut into wafer strips, comprising a wafer strip transport station (4), in which the water strips are moved apart with increasing separation in the longitudinal direction, a wafer strip cutting station (5), in which the wafer strips are cut sequentially at a distance from each other into wafer pieces and the wafer pieces are discharged in physically separate transverse rows and a wafer piece transport station (6), with a longitudinal branching unit (7), for the separation of the wafer pieces and a discharge station (8), arranged behind the same for the separated wafer pieces. Transport runs (9), running at the same level and transport runs (10), running at different levels are provided in the branching unit (7), connecting the adjacent initial regions thereof at the beginning of the branching unit (7) to the laterally distant terminal sections thereof at the end of the branching unit (7), by means of bypass sections (9b, 10b) running in physically differing locations.
Patent GB-2453129-A (GB)
Title: Freezing protected pump assembly
Inventor: HOOD PETER DAVID
IPC: F04C2/14
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: A pump assembly 10 comprises a first body portion 11, a second body portion 12, an inlet port 13, an outlet port 14 and a pumping chamber defined between the first and second body portions which encloses a pumping mechanism e.g. a gear pump, to pump fluid from the inlet to the outlet. The first and second body portions are secured together by a resiliently biased fastening mechanism 16, 19 to provide a fluid seal around the pumping chamber. The fastening mechanism may comprise one or more bolts through the body portions and a resilient ring around each bolt to allow reversible separation of the body portions by elastic deformation of at least a portion of the fastening mechanism to avoid ice damage. May be used as a submerged pump in a vehicle fuel cell pure cooling water tank which may freeze in cold conditions.
Patent GB-2451707-A (GB)
Title: Accounting for time zone differences in vehicular image recording
Inventor: CHANG CHING-SHAN
IPC: G04R20/02
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: An automatic time adjusting device for global positioning systems (GPS) of car safety control systems comprises at least one car digital video recorder (DVR) 10, a GPS receiver 20, a time zone setting unit 30 and microprocessor 40. The GPS receiver receives location information, clock signals of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and a standard second signal from a GPS satellite. By means of the time zone setting unit, the value of the time difference between the GMT and each of 24 time zones on earth is provided according to the GPS location information. Then a microprocessor calculates the value of the time difference and determines the current time data for the DVR. Current time data and/or location information such as the latitude and longitude of vehicles are/is recorded and displayed synchronously in the digital image data.
Patent GB-2454691-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for the detection and mapping of radiation
Inventor: STANLEY STEVEN JOHN
IPC: G01T1/06
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A device for the detection and mapping of radiation comprises a polymeric core 1 (e.g. a sheet, cube, cylinder or sphere) incorporating at least one radiation sensitive component, wherein the core is located within an external shell comprising a collimation sheath 2 which may be metallic (e.g. lead). The method for the detection and mapping of radiation comprises; placing the device in a location to be investigated, exposing the device to radiation for a predetermined length of time, removing the device from the location, removing the polymeric core from the external shell, and analysing the polymeric core to obtain an image of the radiation sources. The device does not require an electrical supply and it may be used to 3-dimensionally map the location, intensity and identity of radiological hazards via deployment in sites such as; active cells, gloveboxes, other active plants and confined spaces with high radiation backgrounds.
Patent GB-2444395-A (GB)
Title: Nasal delivery devices
Inventor: DJUPESLAND PER GISLE
IPC: A61M15/08
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: A delivery device for and method of delivering a metered amount of substance, in particular a delivery device for delivering a metered does of particulate substance to a nasal cavity of a subject. The delivery device comprises a mouthpiece through which a user in use exhales; an outlet through which substance is in use delivered; a housing fluidly connected to the mouthpiece and the outlet, such that exhalation by the user through the mouthpiece creates an air flow through the housing and from the outlet; and a substance-dispensing unit 25 which is disposed within the housing and operative to dispense a metered amount of substance into an entraining air flow as created through the housing. Also disclosed are dispensers which comprise a piston member and membranes which may be ruptured by a rupturing element of the piston. Further disclosed are dispensers comprising and articulated mouthpiece and where a plunger may be used to dispense the substance.
Patent GB-2456805-A (GB)
Title: Mounting assembly for handle for power tool
Inventor: RUETHERS BRONO
IPC: B25D17/04
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: A mounting assembly (310, Figure 22) for moveably mounting a handle (294, Figure 22) of a power tool (288, Figure 22) to a housing (290, Figure 22) of the power tool comprises at least one pivot pin 384 adapted to be mounted to either the housing or handle, and at least one resilient member 388 adapted to connect the pivot pin with the other of the housing and the handle to damp vibrations transmitted from the housing to the handle, wherein application of a force to the handle by a user of the power tool to engage a working member of the power tool with a workpiece causes the at least one resilient member to deform such that the at least one pivot pin moves towards a central region 386 of the resilient member. Also disclosed is a power tool comprising a housing, a handle moveably mounted to the housing and a mounting assembly of the present invention.
Patent GB-2459088-A (GB)
Title: Coating dispersal apparatus
Inventor: KING PETER
IPC: A23P20/12
Filed: 2008-04-07
Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a coating substance 2 towards a product to be coated, comprises an inclined chute 1 for conveying the coating substance, the chute comprising a base 11 and a pair of sidewalls 10, and a tongue projection 12 from an exit end 3 of the chute beyond the side walls; and a gas jet nozzle, which may be in the form of an air knife 7 for location substantially immediately beneath said tongue, and arranged in use to provide a gas flow for dispersing the coating substance falling from the tongue. The tongue may be semi-elliptical or semi-circular in shape. An electrode 6 used to impart a charge to the coating substance falling from the tongue may be located proximate to the tongue. The application is particularly applicable to the coating of snack food products with a dry powdered flavouring but can be used to coat other products including pharmaceuticals. Coating substances other than dry powdered substances such as liquids and suspensions may also be used.
Patent GB-2458514-A (GB)
Title: Removable spectacles counterbalance with universal attachment.
Inventor: FAIRCLOUGH MAX
IPC: A61B3/02
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: A removable universal counterbalance attachment for eye glasses, ophthalmic trial frames and eye test frames comprises a one piece malleable metal counterbalance designed to fit a spectacles temple covering, for example via hole D. The device may further comprise a silicone rubber tubular spectacles fulcrum cover. The counterbalance may be used in conjunction with a spectacles nose or brow pad.
Patent GB-2466187-A (GB)
Title: Bottle cap apparatus comprising a blister pack
Inventor: SMITH ADAM DAVID
IPC: B65D25/08
Filed: 2008-12-09
Abstract: Bottle cap apparatus 10 comprises a bottle cap 12 and a blister pack 14. The bottle cap 12 includes a cover 18 and a skirt 20 depending from the cover 18, and the cover 18 and skirt 20 define a compartment 16 in which the blister pack 14 is received. At least a portion 22 of the cover 18 is depressible to contact and break the blister pack 14 for discharging contents 58 therein. Preferably, the depressible cover 18 portion is an over-centre toggle 24. The cover portion may include an interior projection for puncturing the blister pack, and may include a vent. A secondary cap may be provided for preventing or inhibiting tampering of the bottle cap.
Patent GB-2460482-A (GB)
Title: A method of clock signal selection based on the number of nodes, branching nodes and output nodes through which clock signals have travelled.
Inventor: NISHINE YASUSHI
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2008-12-31
Abstract: A method of clock synchronising in a network based on SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy), SONET (Synchronous Optical Network) or similar system, in which the quality of the clock signal is passed around the network by means of an overhead field which indicates the number of network nodes between the primary (master) reference clock and a given node S1214, the number of branches in this network section S1212 and whether there are any nodes outputting the clock signal in this section S1209. The selection of the network clock to synchronise to is based on that information, selecting on the basis first of whether an output node is present, then on branching and finally on the number of intermediary nodes.
Patent GB-2467751-A (GB)
Title: Movement alarm for zip closure of a tent door.
Inventor: BRUSCH RICHARD
IPC: A44B19/00
Filed: 2009-02-12
Abstract: A portable alarm suitable for use with the zip closure of a tent door comprise an alarm unit A with a buzzer E, on/off switch B, operation light C and battery F. The alarm is triggered if a rod member H is pulled away from a mount G in the alarm unit causing a lever switch to move. In use, the rod H may be attached to a zip fastener of the tent by cord and ring J,I. When the tent is zipped closed, an unauthorised opening of the zip pulls the rod thus triggering the alarm. The alarm unit may be attached to the tent via two part hook-and-loop fastener, one part sticks on the alarm unit, the other part on the tent.
Patent GB-2458028-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting exercise apparatus
Inventor: BOWMAN SIMON ALAN
IPC: A63B22/16
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: An abdominal exercise apparatus includes a ground-engaging, curving, flat section pivot (the flat section pivot replaces the tubular pivot 1 shown in figure C). At each end of the curving pivot there is a fixed stop 2. A tubular formation 3,5 is positioned adjacent one end of the ground-engaging pivot and handgrips are mounted on the tubular formation. During use the user kneels on the floor placing the apparatus in front of him or her, grasps the handgrips and rocks the apparatus back until the stop is reached, at which point the user raises both knees from the floor and slowly pushes the handgrips away from the body. At a point nearing the curved ground-engaging pivot's travel, the user resists further forward movement of the handgrips and an attempt is made to maintain this now abdominally stresses position. The flat section pivot provides for a greater degree of lateral stability compared to a tubular pivot.
Patent GB-2471844-A (GB)
Title: Composite solar collector
Inventor: JACOB NISSIM LEON
IPC: F24S10/70
Filed: 2009-07-13
Abstract: A composite or hybrid solar collector 10 comprises a photovoltaic (PV) panel 15 mounted immediately adjacent a substrate 11 of material adapted to absorb infra-red energy (heat), where the substrate has a duct 12 within it for the passage of a heat transfer fluid. The duct may comprise multiple passageways between an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold. Preferably, the duct comprises an open channel formed in an upper surface of the substrate, where the duct may be closed by an overlying thin plastics membrane 13. The substrate may be moulded from a plastics material and act as a chassis for the panel. The duct preferably includes a tubular liner, such as a copper tube, which may be a snap-fit in the duct, with the heat transfer fluid circulating in the liner. Preferably, the collector comprises a plurality of photovoltaic panels mounted on a common substrate. In use, the composite solar collector provides electrical energy whilst the heat transfer fluid circulating in the duct may be used as a thermal energy source.
Patent GB-2459236-A (GB)
Title: Exothermic condom packaging
Inventor: MALLORY KEVIN
IPC: A61F6/04
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: Packaging for heating a condom using reactants that generate heat when they react with each other.
Patent GB-2473235-A (GB)
Title: Portable electric device charging connector arrangement
Inventor: SAW HOCK THIAM
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2009-09-04
Abstract: A portable electric device charging connector arrangement comprises: a socket 7 with a power supply connected thereto, the socket including a female USB connector; and an adapter comprising a housing 1 with a male USB plug 2 extending therefrom which engages the USB socket. The housing further comprises a device connector 3 extending upwardly in use so that a portable electric device 8 may be charged when engaged to the device connector. The arrangement may be part of a kit comprising a plurality of adapters, the housing of each adapter comprising a device connector adapted to connect to a specific portable device. The socket may be mounted on a wall or on the back of a seat. A mounting including a socket engaging portion and a formation adapted to receive and engage the housing may be arranged to support the housing when the housing is connected to the USB socket. The mounting may comprise side members or runners to cooperate with the base and sides of the housing to correctly align it. A cover may be connected to the socket and may be arranged to support the adapter.
Patent GB-586150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electron discharge apparatus
IPC: H01J25/08
Filed: 1942-07-17
Abstract: The coaxial line electric resonator of a velocity-modulated electric discharge tube of the kind described in Specification 537,490, [Group XL], is made of a non-magnetic alloy of nickel and copper containing 44 per cent. of nickel, and copper plated. Specification 582,615, [Group XL], also is referred to.
Patent GB-1350883-A (GB)
Title: Bis-stilbene compounds
IPC: D06L3/12
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1350883 Bis-stilbenes CIBA-GEIGY AG 3 March 1972 [5 March 1971 3 Feb 1972] 10055/72 Addition to 1247934 Heading C2C [Also in Divisions C3 C5 and D1] Novel compounds of Formula I wherein R 1  and R 2  are identical or different and denote alkyl with 5 to 18 carbon atoms, substituted alkyl with a total of 2 to 20 carbon atoms, or alkenyl with 3 or 4 carbon atoms, X 1  and X 2  are identical or different and denote hydrogen, alkoxy with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, halogen, alkenyl with 3 or 4 carbon atoms or alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, Y 1  and Y 2  are identical or different and denote hydrogen, halogen, alkenyl with 3 or 4 carbon atoms or alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a represents hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the para-positions are free of alkoxy groups or R 1 O- and R 2 O- groups, are prepared by reacting about one mol. equivalent of a compound of Formula II with about one mol. equivalent of each of the compounds of Formulµ III and IV in which formulµ X 1 , X 2 , Y 1 , Y 2  are as defined above, R 1 <SP>1</SP>, and R 2 <SP>1</SP> are as defined under R 1  and R 2  above with the exception of alkyl groups containing modified carboxyl groups, and one of the symbols Z 1  and Z 2  denotes a -CHO group and the other denotes one of the group of the formulµ wherein R represents an optionally substituted alkyl radical, aryl radical, cycloalkyl radical or aralkyl radical, and subsequently esterifying or amidating the carboxyl groups in known manner. Aldehyde ethers of Formulµ III and IV in which Z 2  is CHO, are prepared by etherification of the corresponding hydroxy benzaldehydes.
Patent GB-221756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in protectors for apiarists
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 1924-04-23
Abstract: 221,756. Johnson, V. M. April 23, 1924. Wearing - apparel for beekeepers.-To support the head-protecting netting 15 away from an apiarist's face, the garment 10 is made with a collar 14, extending laterally outwards. The netting i s attached to the collar and is provided with a band of tape 17 or elastic material for attachment to a hat. The net tapers upwardly.
Patent GB-211037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pressers for trousers or the like
IPC: A47G25/72
Filed: 1923-04-13
Abstract: 211,037. Pudumjee, F. D. April 13, 1923. Combined presses and stretchers. -A trouser or like press of the roll-up type comprises a series of transverse ribs or strips b of wood, metal, or other suitable material secured to a sheet of fabric or mounted between two sheets of fabric provided with fastening straps or the like c. The ribs may be thinned at the middle for accommodating the trouser seams.