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Patent GB-2454256-A (GB)
Title: Determination of density and flow rate using differential pressure measurements
Inventor: ATKINSON IAN
IPC: G01F1/34
Filed: 2007-11-03
Abstract: A method for measuring density of a fluid that includes (i) flowing the fluid through a substantially horizontal conduit 1; (ii) measuring a pressure difference   W  P1 between two vertically-spaced measurement positions in the conduit 1; and (iii) using the pressure difference   W  P1 to determine the density of the fluid. More particularly, the method may provide for measuring a flow rate of a gas-liquid fluid mixture by (i) flowing the fluid through a substantially horizontal conduit 1 having a constriction region 3; (ii) measuring a first pressure difference   W  P1 between two vertically-spaced measurement positions in the conduit1 ; (iii) measuring a second pressure difference   W  P2 between two horizontally-spaced measurement positions in the conduit 1, the first horizontally-spaced measurement position being at the constriction region 3 and the second horizontally-spaced measurement position being upstream or downstream of the constriction region 3; and (iv) using the first and the second pressure differences to determine a flow rate of the gas-liquid fluid mixture. The method might further comprise measuring a third pressure difference   W  P3 between two further vertically-spaced measurement positions in the conduit 3 spaced upstream or downstream of the vertically-space measurement positions where the first pressure difference   W  P1 is measured, enabling slip between the gas and liquid phases to be accounted for. A further embodiment of the method concerns conditioning the fluid mixture to exhibit swirling flow 5 which separates the liquid from the gas at the measurement positions. A section of a conduit is provided with upper and lower passages, directly above one another and extending horizontally.
Patent GB-2445082-A (GB)
Title: Lens driving device comprising piezoelectric actuator and guiding members
Inventor: KOC BURHANETTIN
IPC: G02B7/04
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A lens driving device comprises a lens barrel 110 having at least one lens therein and provided with a friction member 112, a housing 120 for housing the lens barrel therein, an actuator 130 having a piezoelectric body disposed at an edge of the housing to apply a driving force, the piezoelectric body having at least one output member provided at one side thereof to be in contact with the friction member 112, a preload member 140 disposed between the edge of the housing and the actuator to apply an elastic force toward the lens barrel and a guiding part 150 disposed between the housing and the lens barrel to guide the lens barrel to move in an optical axis direction.
Patent GB-2456795-A (GB)
Title: A limiter for limiting the motion of components in a cryostat
Inventor: MANN NICHOLAS
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: A cryostat has a set of superconducting magnet coils 3, a cryogen vessel 2, an outer vessel 5 containing the cryogen vessel, an insulated structure 4, 6 between the cryogen vessel and the outer vessel, and a support structure 7 within the outer vessel for supporting the cryogen vessel. The cryostat also includes means 10 to limit the relative movement between the cryogen vessel and the outer vessel. The limiting means has a deployed position, fig 2, and a stowed position (fig 3), and is moved between the stowed and deployed positions in response to the generation of a magnetic field by the superconducting magnet coils. The limiter includes a moveable piston 101, which is provided to limit the motion of components in a cryostat during transit. The piston may be coupled to a ferrous material 114 which is attracted towards the magnet thus providing the motive force to move the piston to a stowed position. This permits the use of a support structure which minimizes the disturbance to an insulating structure and thus reduces ingress of heat to the cryogen. Cryogen loss is therefore reduced leading to lower operating costs.
Patent GB-2457087-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat
Inventor: WIHINEN KIMMO TAPANI
IPC: B60N2/64
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: A seat (10) for a utility vehicle comprising a base (12) and a back support (14) is provided. The back support has a profile (18) which includes a cut-away portion (20) at a position corresponding to a user's first shoulder, and a mounting point (25) corresponding to a point located above the user's second shoulder for attachment of a three-point harness (22, 24). Provision of the cut-away portion on one upper corner of the seat maintains a portion on the opposite side of the seat for location of the three-point harness thus delivering increased freedom of movement for the operator whilst incorporating safety requirements.
Patent GB-2457259-A (GB)
Title: Sleeping bag with magnetic closure
Inventor: DUNN HAMISH
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: A sleeping bag closure comprises a first portion and a second portion moveable between an open position and a closed position and a closure fastener comprising first and second attracting magnets 28,30, the first magnet being associated with the first portion and the second magnet being associated with the second portion, positioned such that when the portions are in, or close to, the closed position the magnets attract one another holding the portions in the closed position.
Patent GB-2457265-A (GB)
Title: Method for sorting the priority of the fetching of instructions for threads by determining and using execution based metrics
Inventor: WEBBER ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: Disclosed are a method and system for prioritising the fetching of instructions for each of the executing instruction threads in a multi-threaded processor. Instructions come from at least one source of instructions. Each thread has a number of instructions buffered for execution in an instruction buffer. A first metric for each thread is determined based on the number of instructions currently buffered. A second execution based metric is then determined for each thread. A priority order for the threads is determined from the first and second metrics, and an instruction is fetched from the source for the thread with the highest determined priority which is requesting an instruction. The priority may be determined by the first metric, with the second used to resolve contention form the first metric. The threads may not request an instruction from a second source until any request for instruction from a first source has been completed.
Patent GB-2442916-A (GB)
Title: Securely storing and accessing data
Inventor: SCHULTZ CARL GORAN
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A method of allowing members of a group to access a plurality of data blocks stored at one or more storage locations, where each data block is associated with at least one of the members. The method comprises providing each of the group members with a shared secret, storing at a storage location, in association with each data block, a tag, the tag having been generated using said shared secret and an identity of the member associated with the data block, sending a request from a group member to a storage location, the request containing the tag of another group member, and upon receipt of said request at the storage location, identifying said tag and sending to the requesting member the data block associated with the tag.
Patent GB-2457991-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle support apparatus
Inventor: BRADBURY REGINALD MICHAEL
IPC: B62H3/08
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A support apparatus 10 for bicycles includes an elongate channel member 12 with a profiled cross section. The channel member profile has in cross section, a central lowest section 18 of a size to receive the tyres of a racing bicycle in a friction fit, a mid section 20 with upwardly diverging side walls of a size to receive the tyres of a hybrid bicycle in a friction fit, and an upper section 22 also with upwardly diverging side walls but which side walls diverge more gently than those in the mid section, the upper section being of a size to receive the tyres of a mountain bicycle in a friction fit. The channel member 12 may include a depression 14 to receive the tyre of a bicycle.
Patent GB-2459129-A (GB)
Title: Clothes airer for attachment to a range cooker
Inventor: STONE DAVID JOHN
IPC: D06F57/12
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: A clothes airer comprises hinged side bars supporting a number of hanging rails `B', and cutouts `F' for clipping or resting on a front bar `C' of a range cooker 'D'. Preferably, a hinge point `A' enables the airer to fold flat for storage. In use, the airer attaches to the front bar of any range cooker and utilises the `waste' radiated and convected heat from the front surface of the cooker to air and dry clothing or bedding `E' which is draped over and vertically suspended from the hanging rails.
Patent GB-2462841-A (GB)
Title: Joint assembly
Inventor: BARRON MICHAEL
IPC: F16B12/04
Filed: 2008-08-21
Abstract: A joint assembly includes a glass component and a component of lower hardness material. The glass component, which may be a table top, is connected to the component of lower hardness material by a mechanical interlock arrangement to allow transmission of tensile and/or compressive loads.
Patent GB-2449617-A (GB)
Title: A cryptographic key sharing method
Inventor: DRISCOLL KEVIN R
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A system for sharing secure keying information with a new device not of a secure wireless network. The keying information may be used for encryption and provided to the new device in a manner which is not susceptible to exposure outside of the secure network. The keying information shared with the new device may be regarded as a birth key. Upon appropriate provision of the birth key, the new device may request with a birth key encrypted message via a communication mode exposed to potential adversaries to be added to the secure network.
Patent GB-2458550-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic Capacitor Assembly Containing a Resettable Fuse
Inventor: PASCENKO IVAN
IPC: H01G9/12
Filed: 2009-01-19
Abstract: A fused electrolytic capacitor assembly (10) that offers improved performance characteristics in a convenient and space-saving package is provided. More specifically, the fused electrolytic capacitor assembly contains an electrolytic capacitor element (20) and a resettable fuse (30) contained within a case. The capacitor assembly also contains a stress absorbing material (35, 90) that is positioned adjacent to and in contact with the resettable fuse. By selecting a stress absorbing material having a certain modulus and a certain degree of inherent flexibility, the present inventors believe the resettable fuse is better able to expand to its full capacity upon exposure to an excessive current. In this manner, the resettable fuse is able to better function during use.
Patent GB-2467121-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine with fluid mixing in by-pass duct
Inventor: KHAHKER SATISH CHRISTOPH
IPC: F02K1/38
Filed: 2009-01-21
Abstract: The fluid mixing is configured to mix a bypass flow of fluid in the duct 18 and a secondary flow of fluid drawn from a core engine. The secondary flow is in a flow-duct 24 terminating with an outlet 25 and is directed through the outlet and into the bypass flow past at least one delta-shaped wing 27 in the region of the outlet, said wing(s) extending at least partially across the duct 24 and being configured to generate lift from said secondary flow effective to produce at least one trailing vortex 30 extending into said bypass flow. The fluid mixing can be used as a ventilation arrangement or as part of a bleed valve arrangement in the gas turbine engine. A single symmetrical or asymmetrical wing 27 or two asymmetrical wings can be provided.
Patent GB-2467301-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible laptop support
Inventor: GREENHALGH LESLIE
IPC: A47B21/03
Filed: 2009-01-27
Abstract: A support 10 for a laptop computer comprises first and second support members 12, 14 which are movable between a stowed position in which the first and second support members are disposed adjacent one another, and an operative position in which the first and second support members are disposed spaced from one-another. A linkage 16 connects the first and second support members together for maintaining the laptop support in either the stowed or operative position. A fan 28 is provided in between the support members 12, 14 for providing cooling. Other embodiments include non-slip surface, a retractable screen 56, a light, a rechargeable battery 30, USB cable connecting to said battery and storage compartments in the form of drawers in the support members.
Patent GB-2454141-A (GB)
Title: Plating apparatus
Inventor: LTD HONDA MOTOR CO
IPC: C25D7/00
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: This invention provides a plating apparatus which can apply at a high speed a magnetic alloy plating having a uniform thickness and a homogeneous composition on the surface of a shaft-shaped member. A plating apparatus (1) has a plating bath (3) for storing a plating liquid (2) and plates a shaft-shaped member (5), immersed in the plating liquid, with a magnetic alloy using the shaft-shaped member (5) as a cathode. The plating apparatus (1) comprise rotating means (6) for rotating the shaft-shaped member (5) as a rotating shaft, annular shielding jigs (13, 14, 15) mounted on the outer peripheral face of the shaft-shaped member (5), a plating liquid jetting nozzle (11) having a plating liquid jetting port (27) disposed so as to face the shaft-shaped member (5) while avoiding the annular shielding jigs (13, 14, 15), and an anode (10) provided around the shaft-shaped member (5) and the plating liquid jetting nozzle (9).
Patent GB-2473199-A (GB)
Title: Air hose suppressor valve
Inventor: GAMBLE DONALD
IPC: F16K17/20
Filed: 2009-09-02
Abstract: An air hose suppression valve, intended to prevent injury or damage by a hose whipping as a result of a rupture or failure downstream, the valve being actuated by an air increase in air velocity above a predetermined threshold and further including a slotted or perforated cone to allow some air flow across the valve so as to equalise the pressure differential. The valve incorporates an inlet and outlet connections for fitting to standard air hose connected to pneumatic tools which may include, torque wrenches, impact wrenches and needle guns used in the oil and gas industry or pneumatic wrenches used in engineering industry, garages and workshops.
Patent GB-2475485-A (GB)
Title: A pipe extending in two different planes
Inventor: STOBBART JOHN
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 2009-11-18
Abstract: A conduit pipe comprising a first end and a second end extends out of a first plane into a second plane. The ends of the pipe are configured so as to be able to connect a pressurised vessel to a manifold (both not shown), and may comprise hubs 11, 17. Ideally the pipe is a continuous unitary pipe having no joints, although bends made of different / stronger materials that the straight sections are envisaged. When connected, gradient of the pipe is downwards in general, with the possibility of horizontal sections. The ends of the pipe may be offset. The pipe may bend 13, 14, 15 several times with the pipe angles totalling between 270 - 360 degrees. The serpentine piping / tubing may be utilised in the storage and transport of compressed gas (e.g., in a gas-carrier ship), where it is able to withstand vibrations arising from transportation / fluid flow by virtue of its more flexible shape.
Patent GB-1107077-A (GB)
Title: Polymerisation process
Inventor: HAMBLING JAMES KEITH
IPC: C08F210/00
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: A substantially crystalline copolymer of a major proportion of propylene and a minor proportion of 3-methyl-pentene-1 and/or 3-methyl-butene-1 is obtained by copolymerizing the monomers in the presence of a catalyst of (a) a solid crystalline compound of a metal of Groups IV-VIII, the metal being in a lower valency state than its maximum and (b) an organo-metallic compound of a metal of Groups I, II or III, and in the presence of a diluent which is a non-solvent for the component (a) of the catalyst.  A molecular weight regulator, e.g. hydrogen, may also be present. In the example, a propylene/3-methylpentene-1 copolymer is obtained using a TiCl3-(C2H3)2AlCl catalyst, n-heptane as diluent, and H2 as the molecular weight regulator.  Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 995,578.
Patent GB-313847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to devices for controlling the movements of slidable windows
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 1928-08-17
Abstract: 313,847. Quick, W., Thomas, S. E., and Berwick, F. W. Aug. 17, 1928. Divided on 321,942. Holders. for sliding windows for vehicles &c. having means, not shown (for example of the type described in Specification 321,942) urged into windowholding engagement by a rod 5 biassed by a spring 7 are released when pressure is applied to, a handle 5<a> in a direction either to raise or lower the window. Handle 5<a> tocks a rod 4 extending across the window 1 and housed in a tubular beading &c. 3. The end 8 of rod 4 is of semicircular section and forms. an operating cam, the flat face of which is normally in contact with the flat face of a tappet 9 carried by rod 5. When handle 5a is raised or depressed as respectively shown in full and broken lines, Fig. 3, tappet 9 and rod 5 are depressed to release the holding device. Specifica. tion 302,417 also is referred to.
Patent GB-817986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to mass-actuated electric switching devices
Inventor: SWANWICK BARRY FREDERICK
IPC: H01H35/02
Filed: 1957-03-27
Abstract: 817,986. Gravity and inertia switches. ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. March 21, 1958 [March 27, 1957], No. 10093/57. Class 38 (5). A gravity- or inertia-actuated switch comprises a metal casing 10 within which a brass contact bob 19 is supported at the centre of a ring contact 11 by a steel tube forming a cantilever spring 18. The tube 18 is secured in a brass bush 15 clamped by a nut 17 in an insulating bush 14. A copperplated steel wire 20, at least part of which is a close fit in the tube 18, forms an adjustable stiffener for calibration of the device by means of the threaded plug 21. A nut 25 on bush 15 provides a connection to the contact bob 19 while a screw (Fig. 2, not shown) on the casing 10 serves as a connecting terminal for the ring 11. The ring 11 can be centralized with respect to bob 19 by virtue of large clearance holes for the securing screws 12. The casing 10 is closed on a sealing ring 24 by an end cap 13 having a flexible diaphragm 22, and the device is completely filled with a silicone oil for damping vibrations of the bob 19. The stiffener 20 may alternatively extend from the free end of tube 18, the plug 21 being adjustable within a threaded bore in bob 19.
Patent GB-138505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to protective covers for cycle saddles
IPC: B62J1/18
Filed: 1919-04-24
Abstract: 138,505. Daniells, W. C. April 24, 1919. Saddles.-A combined protective saddle cover and saddle-bag for cycles is formed by providing the bag a at its back with elongated loops g to engage with the usual eves in the saddle top or with auxiliary eyes n passed therethrough; on pulling the bag upwardly and forwardly, it is caused to overlie the rear part of the top, and an additional flap h, secured to the flap or top i of the bag, may then be turned down to cover the peak of the saddle. The loops are secured to the bag by eyes, such as shown at c and d, upon the upper and lower members of a metal framework b within the bag. The flap h may have an elastic band m to engage with the saddle peak, and, by being engaged with a stud v or with the bag straps p, this band may serve to hold the flap in place when the bag is in its normal position.
Patent GB-1030844-A (GB)
Title: Improved control means for chain conveyor installations
Inventor: SMITH MERVYN GEORGE
IPC: B65G47/50
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: 1,030,844. Endless conveyers. ELLIOTT BROS. (LONDON) Ltd. March 15, 1963 [March 16, 1962], No. 10276/62. Heading B8A. A chain conveyer is run in synchronism with a separate memory device 4 which stores information concerning the ejection, at stations 3, of loads fed to the conveyer at stations 1. Instead of the endless chain conveyer 2 shown, the conveyer may comprise a number of branching tracks. As shown, the memory device 4 is operated under the control of a signal generator 5. The memory device 4 may consists of a series of pin-wheels, an electronic " shiftregister," a magnetic tape, or a magnetic drum.
Patent GB-579601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to adjustable centering and like supports
IPC: E04G11/54
Filed: 1944-06-01
Abstract: 579,601. Adjustable centering &c. VIGIER, W. A. De. June 1, 1944, No. 10551. [Class 20 (ii)] Telescopic beams &c. used in the construction of concrete floors &c. are provided at their ends with tongues which can be retracted into the beams by cams or eccentrics when not in use. The member a constituting part of a telescopic beam, has secured to it guides made of angle members f between which the plate e is slidable. An eccentric h carried in a frame i bolted to the main member, engages in an aperture g formed in the plate e. This eccentric is attached to a shaft k rotatably mounted in a bush l which is attached to the frame i. A pin m through the shaft k facilitates rotation of the shaft and eccentric. Specification 479,594 is referred to.