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Patent GB-2436844-A (GB)
Title: Excavation cover
Inventor: EDWARDS ANDREW
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: The excavation cover, for covering open trenches and the like, comprises a cover plate with upper and lower surfaces, the lower of which has an arrangement of support members, and a number of retaining devices 18 adapted to be releasably supported by the support members so that in use they project downwardly into the excavation beneath the cover. The cover and retaining devices are preferably formed from plastic. The retaining devices preferably comprise a shaft and a perpendicular head with the support members preferably being openings leading to a cavity that are adapted to receive the head of a retaining device such that once inserted the retaining device can be rotated to lock it within the cavity. The arrangement of the support members preferably forms a grid which enables at least two rectangles of different dimensions to be defined by a set of four retaining devices. The cover plate preferably has a ribbed upper surface and chamfered edges.
Patent GB-2440745-A (GB)
Title: Vortex Water Feature
Inventor: COLEMAN JAMES
IPC: B05B17/08
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: The invention provides a vortex water feature whereby the water that forms the vortex is caused to flow from a manifold 14 such that the water flows outwardly from the manifold 14 that fits within the bottom of the vortex water feature. The manifold 14 has provision for a central drain 27 that can accommodate an air inlet 26a so that air can be injected into the vortex water feature through the drain 27 to enhance emptying of the vortex water feature when sealed at the top. Lighting 32 can also be projected through the manifold 14.
Patent GB-2441056-A (GB)
Title: Gas canister security retention cabinet
Inventor: CULSHAW A
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A security box or cabinet 10 is capable of retaining a gas canister 12 with the valve means protruding, or accessible from, the top of the cabinet 10, such that the canister can still be used whilst retained in the cabinet 10. The canister is further retained in place by one or more ratchet strap arrangements 20 and covers 54, 32.
Patent GB-2442126-A (GB)
Title: Object characterisation by image volumetric determination
Inventor: ZUBNOW ZYGMUNT
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: A method and system for object characterisation based on image volumetric determination. The method comprises capturing frames of image data by a computing device 140 for a moving object 120 in an area from at least two different angles using video cameras 110. The later occurring frames of image data are subtracted from previous occurring frames of image data for each of the different angles to obtain object movement information. The image of the object 120 is broken into three-dimensional blocks 130 and the dimension of each block is calculated. The volume of the object is determined by a summation of all the block dimensions. The distance to the object is imaged by one or more range finders. Objects detected with a volume within a human range will trigger an alarm.
Patent GB-2443080-A (GB)
Title: A stored energy trigger assembly
Inventor: THOMAS GARY R
IPC: B60N2/10
Filed: 2007-10-17
Abstract: A stored energy trigger assembly 10 includes a mounting substrate 12 and a pawl plate 14 rotationally mounted thereto having a pawl mount end 16, and a pawl trigger end 18, between which is located a pawl lock protrusion 20. The pawl plate 14 is rotatable between a pawl lock position (see Fig. 3) to which it is biased and a pawl disengage position (see Fig 4). A cam plate 44 is rotationally engaged to the mounting substrate 12 and includes a cam plate upper surface 46, a cam plate lower surface 48, a cam lock slot 52, and a push wire engagement protrusion 74 positioned on a cam plate periphery 50. It is rotatable between a cam lock position (see Fig. 3) and a cam release position (see Fig. 4) to which it is biased. A pawl trigger element 28 engages the pawl trigger end 18 and is configured to move the pawl plate 14 to the pawl disengage position. A push wire assembly 78 is moved a wire activation distance 90 when the cam plate 44 is moved to the cam release position. The pawl lock protrusion 20 is positioned within the cam lock slot 52 and restrains the cam plate 44 until the pawl trigger element 28 moves the pawl plate 14 into the pawl disengage position wherein the pawl lock protrusion 20 moves out of the cam lock slot 52 and the cam plate 44 is free to move into the cam release position.
Patent GB-2455578-A (GB)
Title: Solar water heater
Inventor: WESTACOTT SIMON PETER CHARLES
IPC: F24S10/70
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: An integrated solar water heater comprises an elongated tubular collector 7, for absorbing solar radiation, having headstock and tailstock 11 end cap assemblies securely located at each end of the collector respectively. The water heater includes an elongated tubular insulator 2 which forms a water storage tank 12 within it, respective to the collector shape. The insulator provides a means for convectional water flow (thermosiphonic flow) between an interstitial space 8 positioned between the outer surface of the insulator and the inner wall surface of the collector. Preferably, a series of water channels 5 are located within each end of the storage tank insulator, the water channels being inclined upwards obliquely. The insulator may be supported and stabilized by bridges situated against the inner surface wall of the collector. Preferably, the end cap assemblies secure and seal a concentric outer cover 9 around the collector, where the cover is transparent to solar radiation. A connection may be provided on the tailstock end cap for receiving an electric immersion heater. An air pocket may be formed in the water storage tank to be used as a pressure regulator against internal water expansion. Preferably, a non-return valve 6 is fitted over the channels inside the water storage tank to prevent reverse cycling of the system at night.
Patent GB-2461084-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transfer device for decanting fluid from a vial into a syringe subassembly of an autoinjector
Inventor: BURNELL ROSEMARY LOUISE
IPC: A61J1/20
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: A fluid transfer assembly 10 has a spigot 12 for connection to a syringe body and a recessed open end 11 for receiving the top of a vial. A hollow spike 13 is mounted in the centre of the open end to pierce a septum on the vial and transmit fluid into the body of the syringe. The syringe may be a subassembly 210 removed for filling from an autoinjector which also comprises a drive subassembly (220, figure 1). Following use, the drive may be reset by placing it onto a base station (20a, figure 4). A second portion (20b, figure 4) of the base station may support the syringe subassembly during filling of the syringe.
Patent GB-2463882-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the rotation of objects to allow inspection and/or treatment thereof
Inventor: VENN TOBY
IPC: B23K9/04
Filed: 2008-09-25
Abstract: The apparatus 10 for the rotation of objects 20 includes at least two object holding devices 30. Each holding device 30 has holding means 35 for removably and fixably holding, on its outer surface, an object relative to the holding device and rotation assistance means 90. At least two cradles 40 receive a holding device each, and each cradle includes bearing means 110 for supporting each holding device. At least one of each cradle includes rotation means 70 and a drive belt 80. In use, the drive belt wraps at least partially around the rotation means and the rotation assistance means 90 of at least one of the holding devices for rotation of the object. The apparatus may include treatment equipment for welding, painting, grinding or inspecting the object in use. The apparatus may be used in a method of overlay welding onto the object.
Patent GB-2451043-A (GB)
Title: Double layer cable-strut roof structure
Inventor: ZHANG LI
IPC: E04B1/342
Filed: 2007-04-09
Abstract: A double layer cable-strut roof system includes a central structure and an outer structure. It is provided between the two structures: a plurality of sets of first diagonal elements (14.1, 14'.1, 14''.1; 114.1, 114'.1, 114''.1) and a plurality of sets of second diagonal elements (17.1, 17'.1, 17''.1; 117.1, 117'.1, 117''.1) that are alternatively located, or a plurality of sets of diagonal elements each of which includes a first diagonal element (14.1, 14'.1. 14''.1;114.1, 114'.1, 114''.1) and a second diagonal element (17.2, 17'.2, 17''.2;117.2, 117'.2. 117''.2) connected end to end and alternatively located with a zigzag type arrangement of the adjacent sets of diagonal elements inverting each other. The first diagonal element links to upper layer at inner end and to lower layer at outer end, while the second diagonal element links to lower layer at inner end and to upper layer at outer end. Continual cables (22, 23, 31.1, 33, 36.1, 38; 122, 123, 131.1, 133, 136.1, 138) are positioned between the first diagonal elements and the second diagonal elements.
Patent GB-2452002-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connecter having staggered contacts
Inventor: PEPE PAUL JOHN
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes a dielectric housing (102) having a mating end (104) and a cavity (108) extending from the mating end (104). The cavity (108) is configured to receive a mating connector through the mating end (104). The electrical connector (100) also includes a contact sub-assembly (110) having an array of contacts (118). The contact sub-assembly (110) is received in the housing (102) such that each of the contacts (118) are exposed within the cavity to engage the mating connector. Each of the contacts (118) have a beam portion (160) and a tail portion (162), and each tail portion (162) includes a base section (170) joined to a leg (176) at a bend. The legs (176) extend downward from the mating interfaces (178) in a staggered pattern to form first and second sets of legs aligned in different first and second planes.
Patent GB-2466080-A (GB)
Title: Feeder with elastic portion.
Inventor: BONES ALEXANDER RICHARD
IPC: A01K91/03
Filed: 2009-03-16
Abstract: A feeder 30 for feeding bait to fish during fishing, comprises a feeder body 32 for receiving the bait, conduit means 34 on the feeder body, a length of elastic material 36 in the conduit means, first connector means 38 which is positioned at a first end 40 of the conduit means and which is for connecting a first end 42 of the length of elastic material to a reel line 44 on a reel, and second connector means 46 which is positioned at a second end 48 of the conduit means and which is for connecting a second end 50 of the length of elastic material to a hook line 52 on a hook 54. The feeder being such that the first connector means is located inside the first end of the conduit means and extends to beyond the first end of the conduit means, and is not removable from the conduit means through the first end of the conduit means, but is removable from the conduit means through the second end of the conduit means. The construction of the feeder allows the hook portion to easily fall away from the feeder if the elastic snaps due to an undue amount of force.
Patent GB-2468915-A (GB)
Title: Plastic film window panel
Inventor: JOYCE DAVID N
IPC: A01G9/14
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: An architectural glazed panel comprising a rigid frame 1 with fluoroplastic film 2 shrunk on to the frame so as to be stretched across both faces of the frame. The film may be fluorinated ethylene propylene FEP or ethylene tetrafluoroethylene EFTE. A method of making the panel comprises forming a rigid frame, forming a tubular fluoroplastic film, the width of the tube being smaller than the smallest external planar dimension of the frame. The film is then heated and stretched until the width thereof is sufficient to permit the frame to be inserted into the tube. The tube is cooled while stretched and the frame is inserted into the tube and the tube is heated to shrink the tube whereby it becomes stretched over the frame, and the open end or ends of the tube are sealed. The glazing panel can be used for greenhouses or other such buildings.
Patent GB-2469515-A (GB)
Title: Electrical back box with flange
Inventor: KILONI DEMETRI
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2009-04-17
Abstract: An electrical back box has a flange 1 around the main opening of the unit, such as to be used to affix the back box to stud walls. This may allow for direct fixture to a stud wall without the use of a noggin, dwang or bracing piece. The box may be installed behind exterior sheet/plasterboard which makes the box not visible on the finished wall.
Patent GB-2456254-A (GB)
Title: Tidal power generator
Inventor: SUNAGA HIDEO
IPC: F03B13/12
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A power generation technology utilizing tidal power or wave force, especially a power generation technology utilizing a piezoelectric element. A system for generating power efficiently in the water or on a vessel by using tidal power or wave force is provided. The invention has such a structure that power generation modules (5a, 5b) each having a piezoelectric element (14) are held between plates (1a, 1b, 1c) and the plates are fastened by means of two flanges (9b, 10) fixed to a rod (3) penetrating the plates. When the rod (3) inclines due to water flow, the piezoelectric element (14) is compressed by the two flanges (9b, 10) thus generating power. When the rod (3) is restored from inclination due to reduction of water flow, thickness of the piezoelectric element (14) is restored thus generating power.
Patent GB-2461190-A (GB)
Title: Activity monitor with incentive features
Inventor: GUTHRIE NICOLE LEE
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2009-08-13
Abstract: A method of monitoring a user's activity and rewarding the monitored activity. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of detecting motion of a user supported device; summing the motion; transmitting summed device motion to a reward center; and providing a reward to the user based on the summed device motion without comparing the device motion to a predefined kind of motion stored within the device.
Patent GB-2473665-A (GB)
Title: A customer relationship management system with integrated document management
Inventor: CLUNE EAMON
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2009-09-22
Abstract: This invention relates to a customer relationship management system comprising a (DMS) document management system component 35 fully integrated within a (CRM) customer relationship management component 21, so that documents in the DMS component are accessible from within a client file record. The CRM component comprises a database structure comprising a plurality of sub-databases, the sub-databases having a plurality of client files and third party files stored thereon. The DMS component comprises a plurality of documents arranged in folders and sub-folders. In the previously known CRM systems, the CRM component and the DMS component were essentially stand alone components independent of each other. The DMS component is fully integrated within the CRM so that the documents in the DMS are accessible from within the client file record when the client file record is being inspected by a user of the CRM system. In this way, naming, retrieval and storage of the documents is significantly simplified and more efficient than was heretofore the case.
Patent GB-128391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Forks for Cycles.
Inventor: MOSER ADOLPHE PAUL ARTHER
IPC: B62K25/16
Filed: 1918-06-18
Abstract: 128,391. Moser, A. P. A., and Villard, V. June 18, 1918. Spring devices. - In an elastic fork of the type in which shocks are transmitted through springs secured between the fork and levers carrying the wheelaxle, small movements of the wheel are absorbed by these springs, and violent shocks are taken by cushioning means arranged either within the steering tube or in alinement with an auxiliary fork. As shown in Fig. 1, the cushioning- means comprise two springs 13 in the steering tube and a piston with a rounded bend 14, free to move therein, carried by a rod 11 attached to an auxiliary fork 7. This fork is connected to one end of levers 2, which carry the wheel axle 6, and are pivoted at 3 to the fork 1<a> and connected at 5 to a tension spring 4. Fig. 2 shows a form of suspension using a compression spring enclosed between telescoped sleeves 19, 20 and in which the auxiliary-means are located within a tube 17 in alinement with the fork 7, arranged in front of the head and secured thereto by a yoke 18. In a further modification, the auxiliary fork 7 is arranged behind the main fork. The springs 13 may be replaced by air cushions, rubber or cork washers, or similar devices.
Patent GB-385956-A (GB)
Title: Change speed gear for vehicles with explosion engines
IPC: F16H3/08
Filed: 1931-04-02
Abstract: 385,956. Change - s p e d gearing. FONT, P. C. and SERRA, R. P., 73, Calle Calabrai, Barcelona, Spain. April 2, 1931, No. 10082. Convention date, April 7, 1930. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Acts]. [Class 80 (ii).] Change-speed gearing for vehicles comprises constant-mesh, preferably helical, gear pairs, one of each pair, preferably that on the driven shaft, being loose thereon and adapted to be connected thereto selectively by a plate clutch. A main or engine clutch is unnecessary. Driving and driven shafts 1, 4 are in line and a countershaft 2. is constantly driven through a pair 5 from the shaft 1. A plate clutch 9 for direct drive and other like clutches 8 for reduced speeds and reversal are operated selectively by suitable mechanical or electrical means. In the form shown, a separate spring- pulled rod 11 passes through a lever 10 extending to each clutch and, in neutral, a collar 13 on the rod 11 rests against the lever 10. To engage a drive, the rods 11 are displaced to the left by a pedal (not shown), and one of a set of spring stops 14 is selectively thrust between the corresponding collar 13 and lever 10. On release of the pedal, springs 12 assert themselves and the presence of the intruded stop 14 causes the clutch 8 or 9 corresponding to be operatively engaged.
Patent GB-414830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to amusement apparatus
IPC: A63F9/18
Filed: 1933-04-04
Abstract: 414,830. Indicator boards. COAKLEY, F., 2, Brondesbury Mews, Willesden Lane, London. April 4, 1933, No. 10087. [Class 118 (i).] In amusement apparatus of the kind comprising a partition 10 for concealing an operator from the user of the apparatus, an indicating device on the front of the partition adapted to be set by the user and indicate to the operator, and means operable from behind the partition to convey to the user an audible message selected by the operator to suit the indications, two indicating devices are provided to indicate the month and day of the month of the user's birthday and enable the operator to convey to the user a message selected from a set of printed cards. In use, the user inserts a coin in one of two coin slots 20 and enters pegs 18 into holes 13, 14 to indicate the month and day of the month of his birthday. The pegs project through to the rear of the partition and by displacing weighted bags suspended over the holes, communicate the indication to the operator. The operator selects a card corresponding to the date indicated, reads the message thereon to the user through a distorting telephone 16 and passes the card out through a slot 22.
Patent GB-450571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to mortice locks
IPC: E05C1/16
Filed: 1935-04-02
Abstract: 450,571. Latches. PARKES, S. R., Pretoria Works, New Road, Willenhall, Staffordshire. April 2, 1935, No. 10159. [Class 44] A mortice latch 6 operable by a follower 3 on a spindle provided with knobs on each side of the door is deadlocked by a lever 9 which is engaged by a spider 13 on the end of an independently mounted cylinder lock 12, a projection 14 on the end of the cylinder actuating the spider when the cylinder is turned, and the spider being also movable from the inside of the door by pins 15, 15<a> on a flange 17 on an independent knob spindle coaxial with the pivot of the spider. The lever 9 is pivoted on brackets 10 on the latch case and engages a slot 8 in the extension 7 of the latch, a spring 11 engaging the end of the lever to hold it in either its locked or released position.
Patent GB-527156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to switch and like boxes for use in electricity distributing systems
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 1939-04-01
Abstract: 527,156. Switch and like cases. BAKER, R. H,. and PARSONS, C. W. April 1, 1939. No. 10209. [Class 38 (v)] A switch or like box is made from three sheet metal parts. one being shaped to form the base b and two opposite sides a and the other two forming the ends c. The end pieces c have lugs e for the attachment of the switch &c. and lugs d which proceed at first parallel with the base b and are then bent over at right angles, these bent-over portions having projections f which are inserted through holes in the sides a and riveted over. The ends c also have projections g which pass through holes in the base. The base b may also have holes h for fixing screws, and the sides and base and ends may have holes i provided with easily-detachable closure pieces j for the reception of cables.
Patent GB-582811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a device for determining local temperatures of a body in hot surroundings
IPC: G01K5/50
Filed: 1944-05-26
Abstract: 582,811. Measuring temperatures. AKT.-GES. FUR TECHNISCHE STUDIEN. May 26, 1944, No. 10229. Convention date, June 2, 1943. [Class 97 (iii)] To determine local temperatures in a body in hot surroundings, e.g. the tubes of gas and steam heaters, the thermal expansion of a line element on the surface of the body is measured by means of a reference element having a relatively small expansion coefficient. As shown in Fig. 1, the reference element 5 is caused to reciprocate between stops 3, 4 at the ends of the line element 2 on the hot body 1 by crank mechanism 8, 9, 10, acting through the spring 7 and link 6. The element 5 is of the same length a as the line element 2 at normal temperatures. The amount of play permitted by the element 2 when hot is indicated by the pointer 12 geared to a rack on the link 6. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the reference element 16 rests on the lower stop 17. A transmission wire 20 is fixed at one end to the upper stop 18 and extends round a roller 21 to the upper end 19 of the element 16. The wire 20 is tensioned by the spring 24. A pointer 22 fixed to the roller 21 indicates the temperature on a dial 23. The reference element shown in Fig. 3 comprises two coaxial relatively movable tubes 29, 30. The outer tube 29 rests on the lower stop 28 whilst the inner tube 30 is urged into contact with the upper stop 27 by a spring 32. A pointer 35, pivoted on the tube 30 and having an extension 35<1> engaging tube 29, determines the relative displacement of the tubes. The temperature of the reference element may be checked by a thermocouple 37, 38, 39. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 describes an embodiment in which a chain hangs from each of the two stops and the ends of the two chains are connected respectively to a dial and to gearing for moving a pointer over the dial. This subjectmatter is not included in the Specification as accepted.