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Patent GB-2447092-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking luggage
Inventor: KNIGHTS ROLAND
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: An interlocking luggage system comprises a main suitcase and a second suitcase that can be locked securely together to form one large case. The second suitcase may be smaller in one dimension then the main suitcase. Both suitcases may be wheeled and the handles of the main and second suitcase may interlock when the cases are connected.
Patent GB-2449303-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for CCTV System having unidirectional and panoramic imaging devices
Inventor: KNIGHT GARY
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: An apparatus for a CCTV system comprising a first imaging device 20 having a panoramic of 360 degree field of view and a second imaging device 30 having a uni directional field of view, and a method of operating a CCTV system by combining the images from the two imaging devices. The second imaging device may be automatically movable (e.g. by rotating, tilting etc) by an electric motor so that the field of view can be changed. The apparatus may have a weather- and tamper-proof spherical housing 10 and may have an upper portion 12 and transparent lower portion 11, one portion having a lip forming a rim 13 to disperse rainwater. The lower portion may house a curved screen 14 having a viewing window 15 for imaging device 30. Panoramic imaging device 20 may be mounted in high-impact plastic or rubber housing 21. Imaging device 30 may have a zoom function. The images from devices 20 and 30 may be mixed to provide picture-in-picture viewing and unidirectional device 30 may be directed to cover a blind spot of panoramic device 30.
Patent GB-2452923-A (GB)
Title: Expandable medical device
Inventor: AALSMA ARTHUR MARTINUS MICHAOL
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: The device 10 is suitable for insertion between vertebral portions and has a first, collapsed position and a second, extended position, wherein the device comprises upper and lower supports 18, 20 and side supports 22, 24 pivotally connected thereto and in which at least one of said side supports includes a reaction surface 34 against which, in operation, an actuation member 36 acts so as to cause opening of said device. The actuation surface may be a cam surface 34 within which pin(s) 38 react and this surface may have multiple cut out (57, fig 8) which provide multiple locking positions.
Patent GB-2455553-A (GB)
Title: Axial flow fan motor mounting
Inventor: BIGGS COLIN
IPC: F04D25/06
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: An axial flow fan comprises a motor 38 arranged within an outer casing 30 and mounted thereto by at least one support arm 40, the, or each, support arm 40 comprising an elongate vane extending between the motor 38 and an inner wall of the casing 30. A connection between the, or each, vane 40 and the motor 38 may allow the angle of the vane 40 to be varied with respect to the direction of air flow through the fan. The connection may comprise an arcuate slot defining a plurality of angular orientations at which the vane 40 may be mounted. The angle of the profile of the, or each, vane 40 may vary along its length, the vane 40 preferably being twisted. There may be means provided to connect the, or each, vane 40 to the motor at a plurality of distances from an impeller 34 of the fan.
Patent GB-2442636-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubular connection with metallurgical bond created during expansion
Inventor: BRISCO DAVID PAUL
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tube 705, a second tube 715, and a mechanical connection 725 for coupling the first and second tubes is provided. The first and second tubes are coupled together using the mechanical connection, and the coupled tubes are radially expanding and plastically deformed. A metallurgical bond between the tubes is formed by injecting energy into the tubes, or an insert 730 coupled to one of the tubes, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the tubes. The energy may be injected by the expansion and deformation of the tubes causing heat to be generated due to friction between their mating surfaces. The mechanical connection may be a threaded connection. An expandable liner comprising the tubes is also disclosed. Alternatively, a method is provided wherein a metallurgical bond between a first tube and a second tube is a cold welded bond.
Patent GB-2448028-A (GB)
Title: Sensor in fluid power apparatus used to transmit identification data
Inventor: NOELLE GERHARD
IPC: F15B15/28
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A sensor device for a fluid power apparatus 17 and in particular a pneumatic cylinder 66 comprises at least one sensor 35a - 35c for producing at least one sensor value on the basis of a property or a condition of the fluid power apparatus, e.g. pressure or piston position, and a sensor communication means 68a - 68c for the transmission of the at least one sensor value. The sensor device 35a - 35c is such that it includes a reading means 76a - 70c for reading apparatus identification data 61a - 61d characterizing the fluid power apparatus. The sensor device is adapted for the transmission of the apparatus identification data by way of the sensor communication means 68a - 68c.
Patent GB-2458542-A (GB)
Title: Automatic gain control system
Inventor: KAJAKINE NIKOLAI
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: An AGC system for a wireless receiver is disclosed, in particular for an LTE (EUTRAN) receiver. The receiver chain includes a variable gain low noise amplifier (LNA) 12, mixers 14, 16, analogue baseband filters 18, 20, amplifiers 22, 24 and ADCs 26, 28. Within a receiver digital front end 50, channel filters 30, 32 receive digitized signals from ADCs 26, 28. A wideband power measurement 42 is made before the channel filters 30, 32 and a narrowband power measurement 46 is made after the channel filters 30, 32. A controller 48 is configured to control the gain of LNA 12 in dependence on the power measurements of the wideband (unfiltered) signal and of the narrowband (filtered) received signal. Receiver gain may be controlled in accordance with a power measurement of Permanent Common Pilot (PCP) symbols in the received signal, by means of PCP power estimator 38 (fig.5).
Patent GB-2460901-A (GB)
Title: Balm for use in the treatment of percussive injuries, grazes, cuts and burns
Inventor: PRESTON GUY RICHARD SIMON
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A balm for use in the treatment of percussive injuries, grazes, cuts and burns, comprises a carrier, preferably a solid or semi-solid paraffin carrier such as yellow soft paraffin, benzoin, storax, arachis oil, nutmeg oil, cinnamon oil and clove oil. The balm may comprise 40-70% paraffin carrier, 1-8% benzoin, 0.25-1% storax, 10-20% arachis oil, 0.05-0.5% nutmeg oil, 0.02-0.2% cinnamon oil and 0.03-0.2% clove oil. The balm may further include geranium oil and/or vitamin K present in an amount of 0.2-1% and 0.0005-0.002% respectively. The balm may also include a solid or semi-solid fat as a carrier, preferably wool fat present in an amount of 10-30%. A method for the preparation of the balm is also outlined.
Patent GB-2451936-A (GB)
Title: Mounting box for electrical wiring accessories
Inventor: BALL KEITH WRAY
IPC: H01R27/02
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A mounting box 10 for mounting an electrical wiring accessory 15 in an aperture in a panel 14 has at least one set of retaining means for engaging a rear surface of the panel. At least one set of retaining means 13 are deployable retractably, and at least one side wall 12 is chamfered, allowing the box to be rotated into position. Alternatively, a connector (17, Fig 10) on one side wall makes a pluggable connection with the supply wiring.
Patent GB-2465635-A (GB)
Title: Expanding Horse Shoe Stud Hole Stopper/Plug
Inventor: WRIGHT RICHARD JOHN
IPC: A01L15/00
Filed: 2008-12-01
Abstract: A foam plug for protecting threaded horse shoe stud holes from contamination with mud or stones and the resulting corrosion and damage to the threads when studs are not fitted. The foam plug is packed tightly into the stud hole and consequently automatically expands. It provides a watertight, hygienic seal and the foam has a tendency to reject mud and stones from the hole. Fitted correctly, the plug cannot get dragged from the hole. The plug can be produced in bright colours for easy checking and location during installation and removal.
Patent GB-2459067-A (GB)
Title: Robust inversion systems and methods for azimuthally sensitive resistivity logging tools
Inventor: BITTAR MICHAEL S
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: Methods and systems for determining the horizontal resistivity, vertical resistivity, and relative dip angle of anisotropic earth formations. Some of the disclosed methods and systems measure sinusoidal variation of azimuthally sensitive resistivity logging tool measurements, determine parameters representative of the sinusoidal variation, and perform inversion based on the sinusoidal parameters. When cast in this manner, the inversion process may yield more accurate and consistent resistivity and dip angle estimates. The sinusoidal parameters preferably take the form of average and peak-to-peak measurements, but may also take other forms. Moreover, use of such sinusoidal parameters enables a condensed representation of the resistivity logging tool measurements, enabling significantly more efficient communication and storage of these measurements. The condensed representations continue to enable directional boundary detection and geosteering.
Patent GB-2459593-A (GB)
Title: Use of statistical analysis in power plant performance monitoring
Inventor: CHENG XU
IPC: F23N5/26
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: A technique of implementing performance monitoring in a power plant is appropriate to control operating parameters and factors connected with the efficiency of the energy production process in an energy marketplace that is more complex than in the past, and that takes into account more than just the cost of fuel. In particular, this method works well when the real costs of production are dependent on other variable costs besides the cost of fuel, such as environmental credits, equipment degradation and repair costs, as well as electrical energy trade market factors like ramp rate, LMP factors, and the ability to deliver contracted power levels and spot transactions. The power plant performance monitoring technique applies a statistical analysis to collected power plant data to determine the factors that are best controlled or changed to affect (increase) the efficiency or other primary performance indication of the plant, in whatever state or operating level the plant is run. Because heat rate calculation applications are typically performed on-line, it is possible to analyze collected plant data in detail and to apply for example, principal component analysis (PCA) and linear and nonlinear regression analysis to the data, which enables the performance method to obtain a more accurate detection of the influence of the principal process parameters that affect heat rate deviation (efficiency), as well as to establish baseline or best-possible operational constraints to be used to control the plant in the future. This performance based control methodology will allow for near optimum performance of power plants by constantly allowing for refinement and best practices and control to be realized.
Patent GB-2463143-A (GB)
Title: Identifying Entry Points Of A Hierarchical Structure For Use In Ray Tracing
Inventor: AILA TIMO
IPC: G06T15/06
Filed: 2009-08-21
Abstract: A method for identifying entry points of a hierarchical structure having a plurality of nodes includes the operations selecting a node of a hierarchical structure and testing it for identification as an entry point. The node is identified as an entry point, and the selection, testing, and identification operations are repeated for at least one additional node of the hierarchical structure to identify at least a second node as a respective second entry point for the hierarchical structure. The invention finds application in ray tracing wherein the testing method can be determining whether a bounding volume of rays intersects a node.
Patent GB-2463158-A (GB)
Title: Coupler with gravity operated safety device
Inventor: HILL IAN
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2009-09-07
Abstract: An excavator coupler 10 comprising a body 14 having a first recess 22 and second recess 20 spaced for receiving respective pins 26 of an excavator attachment, first 30 and second 40 latching means, actuating means 32 and 41 for each latch and a blocking member 50. The blocking member having a position in which it lies in the path of the second latching member 40 to prevent the latch from leaving its engaged position. The blocking means moves into and out of its blocking position by gravity. The blocking member 50 may be pivotally attached to the coupler body 14 such that it hangs vertically from the pivot point located above the second recess when the coupler is in its normal working orientation. The blocking member may include a resiliently deformable member (298, fig 8) which can engage with the excavator arm and when engaged with the arm biases the member into its blocking state.
Patent GB-2461825-A (GB)
Title: Measuring strain in lead-in cables in a marine seismic acquisition system
Inventor: GEORGE NICHOLAS CLAUDE
IPC: G01L5/04
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A seismic acquisition system towed by a vessel 10 includes lead-in cables 16,18, paravanes 14, tow ropes 8, spreader cables 24 and streamers 20. Each lead-in cable 16,18 has at least one strain gauge (e.g. optical fibre with a Bragg grating). The cables may include a plurality of strain gauges at spaced apart locations. The length of the lead-in cables can be adjusted such that the measured strains are substantially equal. The spreader cables may also include strain gauges. Values of peak strain may be recorded. The value of peak strain and/or a parameter related to a product of strain and deployment time is recorded. When this value exceeds a threshold, an indicator is generated to indicate that the cable should be withdrawn from service for safety reasons. Axial and bending strain gauges may be used.
Patent GB-2466345-A (GB)
Title: Brick protector
Inventor: DUNCOMBE ANTHONY
IPC: B65D19/04
Filed: 2009-11-18
Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for protecting building bricks from damage by water, and particularly from damage due to rain. The apparatus comprises a platform 2 having a tray portion 8 for stacking bricks on top of and legs 6 extending below the tray portion 8 for spacing the tray portion 8 from the ground. A housing 4 is provided for placing on top of the platform 2 to cover the bricks. The platform 2 has a raised rib 10 surrounding the tray portion 8 and the opening 20 in the housing is configured to be arranged on the platform 2 outside of the raised portion 10 so as to prevent water entering at the interface between the platform 2 and housing 4.
Patent GB-2466549-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of online banking through a gaming console
Inventor: SHNOWSKE DANIEL P
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2009-11-23
Abstract: A method, system and computer program for providing online financial institution services, such as online banking, comprises launching an online financial institution service application 140 on a games console 100, establishing a secure network connection 10 between the games console and a network associated with the financial institution 200, requesting user authentication such as a password, and conducting financial transactions once user authentication has been received, wherein the application includes signed code. The consoled device may be configured to only execute signed code. The network connection may establish Secured Socket Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols. In establishing the network connection, digital certificates 150, 250 between the service application and the financial institution network may be exchanged for extra security, and a games console identifier may be communicated to the financial institution. This method/system may be used by a personal or business user. A peripheral device of the console may be used to input information [Figs. 6A, 6B] while conducting financial transactions. The application may be downloaded or loaded to the console via removable media such as a CD-ROM or DVD. Voice or text chat sessions may also be conducted during a session.
Patent GB-2465682-A (GB)
Title: Clips
Inventor: GREATOREX JAMES
IPC: F16L3/08
Filed: 2009-11-27
Abstract: A clip (1) including a resilient member (3) and a clamp member (2) with a pair of opposed connecting portions (20a, 20b) interconnected by a curved intermediate portion (21). The intermediate portion (21) is arranged to clamp the resilient member (3) around an object when the connecting portions (20a, 20b) are brought together. The resilient member (3) includes a projection (33) which extends radially into and engages, in use, an aperture in and the intermediate portion (21) to retain the resilient member (3) within the clamp member (2) when the connecting portions (20a, 20b) are apart.
Patent GB-1399833-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of timber
IPC: B27K3/10
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1399833 Preservation of timber PROTIM & GALLWEY Ltd and ANDREW ENG (NOTTINGHAM) Ltd 19 July 1972 [19 April 1971] 10009/71 Heading ASE [Also in Division D1] Tributyl tin oxide, pentachlorophenol, gamma benzene hexachloride or dialdrin is used as a timber preservative by a method wherein the preservative is pumped from reservoir 1 into preservative container 2 to level L30. Vacuum pump 42 then applies vacuum to container 2 and timber container 3, and pump 43 transfers the preservative to the timber container 3 to level L31. Atmospheric pressure is then applied to containers 2 and 3 and the timber absorbs preservative (indicated by meter 41). Pump 43 then transfers remaining preservative back to container 2 so that the preservative level in container 3 falls to L2-L3 and this level is maintained automatically by pump 40. The preservative level in container 2 is about L50 at this stage and gauge 50 shows the amount of preservative in the timber. To obtained a desired preservative content in the timber, vacuum is applied again to draw preservative from the timber which is automatically pumped back into container 2 and is registered by gauge 50.
Patent GB-229141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for cooling incandescent coke
IPC: C10B39/02
Filed: 1924-04-22
Abstract: 229,141. Kilburn, B. E. D., (Sulzer FrÞres Soc. Anon.). April 22, 1924. Cooling discharged materials. - In apparatus for cooling incandescent coke, of the type in which the cooling gas is passed in a closed circuit through the coke and through a heat exchange device, fresh air is continuously admitted through an inlet valve to combine at once with any combustible gases given off by insufficiently distilled coke within the container, in order to avoid the formation of an explosive mixture when a considerable quantity of air is suddenly introduced, for example when fresh coke is added or when cooled coke is withdrawn. An outlet valve may also be provided to regulate the pressure of the circulating gases. The gases may be circulated by means of a pump or fan or by convection. The coke container a is connected by a pipe e to a steam generator b through which the hot gases are circulated by a blower c. The air-inlet valve h is preferably adjustable and is disposed on the suction side of the blower, and the adjustable outlet valve i is arranged between the coke container and the steam generator, where the circulating gases are above atmospheric pressure. The two valves can be operated simultaneously, either automatically or by hand.
Patent GB-967982-A (GB)
Title: Process of production of improved medical adhesive strips
IPC: A61L15/42
Filed: 1962-03-15
Abstract: 967,982. Adhesive strip material. G. A. BARTH, and K. LOHMANN, [trading as LOHMANN KOMM.-GES.]. March 15, 1962 [March 16, 1961], No. 10053/62. Heading B2E. A medical adhesive strip is produced by applying to a perforated backing material 10, an adhesive layer or basic coating 11, which is highly cohesive and adhesive and is provided with perforations, and subsequently applying to the adhesive layer at least one cover layer 13, of lesser cohesion and higher adhesiveness, which forms the surface of the adhesive strip. The backing material may be a woven fabric, knitted fabric or a perforated synthetic plastic foil. The basic coating may be applied as a ductile elastic synthetic plastic mass, e.g. polyvinyl isobutyl ethers, polyacrylic acid esters, copolymers of acrylic acid esters with polyterpene resins, and plasticized alkyd resins, and the cover layer applied as a mass consisting of natural or synthetic rubber, e.g. butadienestyrene and butadiene-acrylonitrile, and resin, dissolved in gasoline, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, with more powerful adhesiveness and of a more soft plastic nature than that of the basic coating. The cover layer may be formed, after the formation of the perforated basic coating, by local removal of the adhesive from a completely coated surface, advantageously a roll surface, on the perforated adhesive layer. An intermediate layer 14 may be formed in the contact zone between the adhesive coating 11 and the cover layer 13 by the passing over of some of the latter into the adhesive coating to produce tenacious connection of the layers. The perforations of the backing are kept free from adhesive material by the absorption of some of the cover layer into the adhesive layer to form an intermediate layer.