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Patent GB-2439303-A (GB)
Title: Bag for carrying post-operative drainage bags
Inventor: MSUO RUKIYA
IPC: B65D30/00
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: A shoulder bag for use by a patient after surgery, particularly for breast removal or axillary lymph node clearance, enables exo-drainage bags (connected to drain tubes extending from within the wound) to be carried around by the patient. The shoulder strap may be adjustable in length and the mouth of the bag may be closable by a pair of draw strings protruding from respective ends. The bag may be opaque and waterproof. Use of the bag relieves pressure on the wound sites and facilitates normal activities during recovery.
Patent GB-2427844-A (GB)
Title: Fugitive patterns for investment casting
Inventor: MERTINS MICHAEL WAYNE
IPC: B22C9/22
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: A method of making a fugitive pattern assembly is described. The method comprises placing an attaching surface 16l, 16r of a fugitive pattern (figure 1, 10) held by a robot gripper device (figure 3a, 60) in proximity to and facing a surface of a fugitive support member 40, then placing a heating device 65a in a space between the attaching surface 16l, 16r and the surface of the support member 40 to melt a puddle MP of the fugitive material on the surface of the support member 40. The heating device 65a is next moved out of the space, and the pattern (figure 1,10) and the support member 40 are moved to contact the pattern attaching surface 16l, 16r, where the melted puddle MP which has solidified during such contact forms a joint therebetween. The pattern (figure1, 10) may be moved via the gripper device (figure 3a, 60), through the use of datum point locators 20a, 20b and 20c.
Patent GB-2431674-A (GB)
Title: Valve actuation means
Inventor: SPRING CHRISTIAN C
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: Various technologies described herein involve apparatuses for actuating a downhole tool. In one implementation, the apparatus includes a pressure sensor for receiving one or more pressure pulses and an electronics module in communication with the pressure sensor. The electronics module is configured to determine whether the pressure pulses are indicative of a command to actuate the downhole tool. The apparatus further includes a motor 240 in communication with the electronics module. The motor 240 is configured to provide a rotational motion. The apparatus further includes a coupling mechanism 250 coupled to the motor 240. The coupling mechanism 250 is configured to translate the rotational motion to a linear motion. The apparatus includes a valve system coupled to the coupling mechanism. The valve system is configured to actuate the downhole tool when the valve system is in an open phase. Further embodiments include a compression spring and a sealing plug or an atmospheric chamber, a vent port and an O-ring disposed inside the atmospheric chamber.
Patent GB-2444746-A (GB)
Title: Allocating memory sectors for a data block by finding a contiguous area which starts with a sector with unused memory at least at much as the overlap
Inventor: GRAY TOBY
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and a memory controller for identifying an area in a memory in which to store a block of data. The memory is treated as comprising a plurality of memory sections of equal size, with a record of which sections are allocated and which memory locations within those sections are in use. The block of data is divided by the size of a memory section, with the remainder giving the size of an overlap. The memory is analysed to identify a region in which to store the block of data, such that the region has contiguous areas of memory sufficient to accommodate the block of data and starts in an allocated memory section that has enough unused memory to hold the overlap. If, a region is big enough, but the starting section cannot hold the overlap, the region is excluded. Regions that can be used may include contiguous areas of memory sufficient to accommodate the block of data and that commence in an unallocated memory section. After the memory has been analysed and several possible areas found the data is stored in the region with the starting section closest to the overlap.
Patent GB-2445405-A (GB)
Title: Handrail coupling fitting
Inventor: CHIMENTO PHILIP
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A handrail fitting 10 has a peripheral wall 12 which defines a first socket for reception of a handrail end, and a transverse wall 14 comprising a hole 24 for receiving a fastener to secure the fitting to a handrail end received in the socket. Use of the fastener, i.e. a screw, allows the socket aperture to be larger than the handrail thus permitting tolerance adjustment in the angle of the handrail. Hole 24 may be offset from the centre of the fitting, more than one such hole may be provided. The peripheral wall 12 may define a further socket 16, lying opposite the first socket, for reception of a further handrail end, so concealing the transverse wall and fastener. The coupling piece so formed may be straight or curved, forming convex or concave ramps, or horizontal or vertical turns. Alternatively, the fitting may be a handrail end cap. The fitting may be used with solid or hollow handrails.
Patent GB-2446009-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated tricycle seat
Inventor: GROSSMAN MARTIN
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: A self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle such as a tricycle (fig 1), bicycle or scooter comprises a seat 40 that has illuminating means such as a string of LEDs 45. The seat 40 can be a one piece plastics moulding and coloured lights 45 can be positioned around the periphery 71, 72, 76, 77 of its back 75 and base 70. The lights can be powered by batteries in a compartment (fig 6, 80) and controlled by a switch (fig 7, 90) that can select continuous lighting or an electronically controlled sequence. The vehicle may be used by infants and the lighting arrangement can improve its visibility, thus promoting safety.
Patent GB-2435959-A (GB)
Title: A Wet Electrolytic Capacitor
Inventor: FIFE JAMES ALLEN
IPC: H01G9/042
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A wet electrolytic capacitor that includes an anode 20, cathode 13, and an electrolyte 24. The cathode comprises a plurality of metal particles 15 disposed on a surface of a substrate 12 and sinter bonded thereto. The metal particles have a median size of from about 20 to about 500 micrometers. Preferably the metal particles are any one of tantalum, niobium, aluminum, nickel, hafnium, titanium, copper or silver. An additional layer coating the particles may also be provided comprising electrochemically -active particles such as carbon, palladium, metal oxide, RuO2, MnO2. Other bonding process may also be used such as sputtering, dipping, electrophoretic coating, spraying doctor blade casting and vacuum deposition.
Patent GB-2447297-A (GB)
Title: Retaining nested articles using bent tabs
Inventor: ROBERTS MICHAEL COLIN
IPC: F16B1/00
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: A multi-use retention device for retaining nested articles 60, 62 together comprises a multiplicity of bendable tabs 64 and 66-74, which may made of malleable material. In use, one tab 64 may be bent to retain a nested article in position. The nested article may be extracted by displacing bent tabs 64, and then replaced and retained by bending previously unbent tabs. The quantity of tabs may be sufficient for all envisioned replacements of the nested article within the other article. The multi-use retention means may be integral with or independent of a nested article. The device may have advantages in applications with high centrifugal fields.
Patent GB-2436211-A (GB)
Title: Capacitor Assembly Combining Electrolytic and Ceramic Capacitors
Inventor: PELCAK JAROMIR
IPC: H01G9/28
Filed: 2007-03-12
Abstract: A capacitor assembly contains a multi-anode stack of at least two electrolytic capacitors 2a, 2b and at least one ceramic component 22 such a multi layered capacitor or varistor, which are connected in parallel to common terminals 42, 46 within an encapsulating case 80. The resultant capacitor assembly is characterized by such performance characteristics as relatively high capacitance, low ESR, low piezoelectric noise, and space reduction. Reduced piezoelectric noise may be particularly advantageous for providing clear filtering in audio/video data processing and communication. The electrolytic capacitors may be arranged vertically as opposed to side by side.
Patent GB-2449314-A (GB)
Title: Low pressure audible warning device for breathing gas apparatus
Inventor: SWATTON EDWIN JOHN
IPC: A62B9/00
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: A low pressure warning device for use with a pressurised breathing gas supply of a breathing apparatus. The device comprises a housing 20 connectable to a pressurised breathing gas supply and containing a pressurised-gas-activated sounding element 50 such as a whistle. A piston (40) is moveable in the housing 20 and has plurality of gas flow orifices (43a, 44a) formed therein configured such that when the pressure of the breathing gas diminishes, the piston (40) moves to allow the pressurised breathing gas to flow through the first gas flow orifice (43a) to the sounding element 50 to cause a warning sound to be emitted. As the pressure continues to diminish, the piston (40) moves further such that pressurised breathing gas flows through both the first gas flow orifice (43a) and at least one additional gas flow orifice (44a) to the sounding element 50, thereby maintaining a substantially constant flow rate of gas to the sounding element 50.
Patent GB-2436773-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic reactors
Inventor: BOWE MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: B01J19/24
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: A compact catalytic reactor defines a multiplicity of first and second flow channels arranged alternately in the reactor, for carrying first and second fluids, respectively, wherein at least the first fluids undergo a chemical reaction. Each first flow channel containing a removable gas-permeable catalyst structure (20) incorporating a metal substrate, the catalyst structure defining flow paths therethrough, with catalytic material on at least some surfaces of each such path. The catalyst structure also incorporates a multiplicity of projecting resilient lugs (22) which support the catalyst structure (20) spaced away from at least one adjacent wall of the channel (17).
Patent GB-2452036-A (GB)
Title: Baby restraining device for use with a baby changing mat
Inventor: SCARSBROOK ADRIAN JOHN LAURENCE
IPC: A47D5/00
Filed: 2007-08-20
Abstract: A baby restraining kit for use with a conventional baby changing mat 10 comprises support members 12, 14 which can be secured at spaced apart locations to the changing mat, and restraints 16,18 for the arms and torso which can be releasably fastened, e.g. by hook and loop fasteners, to the support members. The first support member 12 has securing means [20, Fig. 4] for securing it to the upper surface of the baby nappy changing mat 10 and engagement means [28, Fig. 4] formed on its upper surface for releasably engaging at least two spaced apart arm restraint members 16. The two arm restraint members 16 are in the form of loops of adjustable circumference, each having means [32, Fig. 6] for releasably engaging the first support member 12. The second support member 14 has securing means [42, Fig. 5] for securing it to the upper surface of the changing mat 10 at a second location and engagement means [48. Fig. 5] formed on its upper surface [50. Fig. 5] for releasably engaging the torso restraint 18. The torso restraint member 18 is in the form of a loop of adjustable circumference and has engagement means [52. Fig. 7] for releasably engaging the second support member 14. The arrangement can conveniently be used with an existing changing mat and is fully adaptable to the size and shape of the baby. A method of assembling the restraint device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2439249-A (GB)
Title: Methods for controlling migration of particulators in a subterranean formation
Inventor: NGUYEN PHILIP D
IPC: C09K8/575
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: Methods of controlling particulate migration in a portion of a subterranean formation comprising placing a pre-flush fluid into the portion of the subterranean formation; and then, placing a low viscosity adhesive substance diluted with an aqueous dissolvable solvent into the portion of the subterranean formation; wherein the portion of a subterranean formation being treated has a regain permeability of at least about 70%. Methods of creating a stabilized region around a portion of a subterranean formation around a well bore having a screen or liner in place in that portion of the subterranean formation comprising placing a pre-flush fluid into the portion of the subterranean formation, and then, placing a low- viscosity adhesive substance diluted with an aqueous dissolvable solvent into that portion of the subterranean formation; wherein the portion of a subterranean formation being treated has regain permeability of at least about 70%.
Patent GB-2454003-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced roofing or flooring tile
Inventor: PARRY JOHN
IPC: E04D1/04
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforced roofing or flooring element 10 comprising a strengthening member (12 figure 2) which extends lengthwise of the element. The element 10 is preferably made from a cementitious mixture using moulding apparatus (20 figure 3). The strengthening member (12 figure 2) is preferably a plastic mesh material manufactured by extrusion. A later embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing the element comprising the steps of applying a cementitious mixture to a preparation surface (24 figure 3), positioning one or more strengthening members (12 figure 2) on top of the cementitious mixture and applying a cementitious mixture on top of the strengthening member. A further embodiment relates to a kit of parts for manufacturing said roofing or flooring element.
Patent GB-2441914-A (GB)
Title: Check valve including a fluted dart
Inventor: STRATTAN SCOTT CLAYTON
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A check valve includes a seal 60, a dart 64 having a closed head 62, sealable against the seal, one or more flutes 63 on the dart, and a spring 50 applying a biasing force to the dart to a sealing position, that force being capable of being overcome by a fluid pressure acting in a direction opposing the spring force. The check valve can be used in a safety valve with a chemical injection configuration (20, fig 1). The safety valve can include a hydraulic fluid pressure operated piston (12, fig 1) at the housing. The device further includes a flow tube (18, fig 1) in operable communication with the piston (12, fig 1) and a chemical injection configuration (20, fig 1) disposed within the housing.
Patent GB-2443105-A (GB)
Title: Sector programming method in a flash memory device
Inventor: TANUMA YASUHIKO
IPC: G11C16/08
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises sectors having memory cells connected to local word lines, decoders 240 selecting the sectors and a circuit generating, in programming of a selected sector, control signals that cause the local word lines of unselected sectors to be in a floating state. Each sector could also comprise pull-up 242 and pull-down 243 transistors which are turned off in the unselected sectors during programming. The decoders 240 could select sectors via global word lines and a circuit could be used to couple a dummy line with the global word lines when discharging the local word lines after erasing using a negative voltage applied to the local word lines. A bias circuit could be used to bias a given voltage to the dummy line during reading and programming.
Patent GB-2447341-A (GB)
Title: Sheet collating conveyor apparatus
Inventor: BAILEY PAUL HAMILTON
IPC: B65G15/10
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: Collating apparatus (1) for bringing together multiple sheets to form a set of sheets (5) in a required sequence comprises a conveyor (3) alongside which is a plurality of sheet group stations (2), each comprising at least two sheet sub-stations, each sub-station being capable of holding at least one sheet article (5) of the set. The first sub-station is upstream of and adjacent to the second sub-station, the group stations and the sub-stations being spaced in the direction of conveyance of the conveyor (3. The apparatus further comprising a sheet transfer arrangement for transferring sheets from the sub-stations towards the conveyer, and in use the sheet articles are arranged in the sub-stations such that, in use, sub-sets of the set are formed which are brought together to form a complete set. The conveyor comprises endless toothed belts (30, 31, 32, 33) with flights (11) Flights may be removably attached to a belt by dovetail connections to increase the versatility of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2462468-A (GB)
Title: Concrete saw with integral pressurized water feed
Inventor: BYRNE DAVID VINCENT
IPC: B23D59/02
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: A concrete saw (or consaw) (100, fig 1) comprises a drive means coupled between an engine and a rotatable blade 105, and a pressurized water supply line 130 for operably providing water adjacent the blade. The saw includes water pressurizing means (125, fig 1), which is an integral part of the saw, and which may be driven by the same drive means as the saw blade, for instance a belt and pulley arrangement 250, 260. The water pressurizing means may be provided within a sealed unit, and may include a rotating element (301, fig 3), as part of an impeller arrangement (200, fig 3), which has an axis of rotation coincident with an axis of rotation of the blade. First and second water supply lines 115, 120 may be provided for directing water to opposite sides of the saw blade. Alternatively a supply line may be provided to one side only of the blade (see fig 4). An integral water supply reservoir may be provided.
Patent GB-2456855-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle carpet arrangement
Inventor: SCHAEFER THILO
IPC: B60K37/00
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle having a dashboard, which has a lower cover 8 connected thereto, and having a carpet 4 laid out in the foot well 1 of the vehicle, which is situated raised up from the foot well floor 12 in the area of a forward front wall 2 of the vehicle. The carpet has a molded-on support 6 for the forward area of the cover 8 of the dashboard in its raised area 5. The cover 8 may rest loosely on the supports 6 provided by the carpet. The connection between the cover 8 and the dashboard may be performed using clip connections 10. The upper end 7 of the carpet may project in its raised area above the lower level of the cover 8 of the dashboard extending through the gaps formed by projections 9 of the cover 8. The cover 8 may be further provided on its top side with insulation.
Patent GB-2466957-A (GB)
Title: Fluid drive system comprising impeller vanes mounted within a longitudinal structure
Inventor: GHANEA-HERCOCK ROBERT
IPC: B63H11/08
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: A physical system, for both the transmission of energy into a fluid medium, and the extraction of energy from a fluid medium. The system comprises a number of arrangements for an internally structured impeller mechanism, which acts to induce, or utilise, a compressed fluid flow through the device. The device may either function as a vessel propulsion mechanism, a general purpose pump, or as a power generation unit. The principal feature being the internal mounting of impeller vanes 340 within a longitudinal structure formed from an outer pipe structure 380 and an inner sleeve 360, such that a reaction force may be imparted to, or extracted from, the flow 370 of any fluid medium through the invention. Rotational movement may be imparted to the longitudinal structure by means of one or more gears 310 and 350. In particular the system, imparts a vortex effect to the fluid flow through the device.
Patent GB-2465234-A (GB)
Title: Pressurised water storage tank
Inventor: YANG CHUNG-HSIANG
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 2009-02-09
Abstract: A pressurized water storage tank includes a tank 10, a cover 20, a gas valve 30 and a liquid storage portion 40. The tank 10 has an opening 11 and a gas storage space 12.The cover 20 is provided to seal the opening 11. The gas valve 30 allows external gas to be pumped into the gas storage space 12. The flexible liquid storage portion 40 has a flexible storing bag 41 and a liquid guiding portion 42. The flexible liquid storage bag 41 is provided to store a liquid L and is deformable depending on pressure variation. The liquid guiding portion 42 is provided to guide the liquid L in or out. The pressurised storage tank 10 is said to offer a number of benefits including; an airtight interior, it is easy to pump air in with no complicated locking arrangement needed, and gas leakage through unintentional collision is avoided.
Patent GB-2460508-A (GB)
Title: Unstable resonator disk laser
Inventor: HOLMES DALE A
IPC: H01S3/06
Filed: 2009-04-16
Abstract: An unstable laser disk resonator for example, a negative 90, or positive branch imaging resonator (NBIR, PBIR) provides a near diffraction limited output laser signal. There is an optical cavity, an optical axis 124 (figure 14), end mirrors disposed at opposite ends of the optical axis and a primary mirror 94 and a feedback mirror 92, which provide unstable resonator oscillation of the laser signal propagating between them. Laser disks D1, D2 (figure 14) are disposed jointly with associated reflective mirrors R1, R2 (figure 14), sequentially along the optical axis. The laser disks and reflective mirrors each have a concave spherical mirror surface which in combination provide one or more 1:1 imaging systems between the feedback mirror 92 and primary mirror 94. Each 1:1 imaging system providing for self imaging of each laser disk signal onto each adjoining laser disk. A method of making an unstable laser disk resonator is also disclosed. The reflective mirrors R1, R2 may also be laser disks. The laser disks D1, D2 and reflective mirrors R1, R2, may be arranged in a collective W configuration along the optical axis.
Patent GB-2457393-A (GB)
Title: A connector means
Inventor: MOGEDAL KNUT
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: A connector means (10; 20) for tie-in and connecting of a first pipeline and a second pipeline on the seabed is shown. The connector means comprises a first connector part (1; 1') retaining a first end of the first pipeline. The first connector part and the first pipeline are designed to be lowered and deployed on the seabed in advance of the connecting operation. A submersible second connector part (2; 2') that retains a second end of the second pipeline (4) is also included. The second connector part and the second pipeline are designed to be lowered from the surface of the water toward the first connector part (1; 1'). The connector parts (1, 2; 1' 2') comprises means (6, 11; 21, 22) that cooperate during relative motion between said connector parts, and is hingedly tilting the second connector part (2, 2') by means of forced motion, and thus aligning the second pipe end (4e, 4'e) in the direction toward the first pipe end (8e, 8'e).
Patent GB-2473461-A (GB)
Title: Clip
Inventor: HARLAND-SMITH NICHOLAS
IPC: F16B2/22
Filed: 2009-09-10
Abstract: A U-clip 20 for connecting divan bases, comprises a body 25 including a first end portion 28 and a second end portion 30. A rib 35 is provided along the body 25 from the first end portion 28 to the second end portion 30.