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Patent GB-2417485-A (GB)
Title: Spear valve fitting for a keg
Inventor: SIMPSON KENNETH LEONARD
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: The invention concerns a valve fitting (1;30) for a keg used for the storage of liquids under pressure, the valve fitting being of the kind known as a well type spear. The valve fitting includes a body (2;2') having an opening (3) therethrough with a body valve seat (5) around the opening, a tube (11) with a fluid path therethrough an upper portion of which is located within the centre of the body opening and which is moveable axially relative to the body to open and close a first valve, and a main seal element (18) secured to the top of the tube and providing a seal surface to co-operate with the body valve seat to seal the first valve. The valve fitting further includes a valve member (17;32) located within the upper portion of the tube which is moveable axially relative to the tube to open and close a second valve, and a valve seat (19) within the upper part of the tube with which the valve member co-operates to seal the second valve. The valve fitting is assembled through the opening in the body. The valve fitting further includes a washer (22;22') located on the top of the main seal element, the washer having a diameter greater than the diameter of the opening in the body, and the washer and/or the body (2;2') are specifically adapted to permit the washer to pass through the opening in the body (2;2'). The washer may be provided with a notch or a cut portion to form a secant edge or a cut away portion. A main valve spring 15 may be provided.
Patent GB-2414449-A (GB)
Title: A cover for an airbag
Inventor: YAMADA SATOSHI
IPC: B60R21/205
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A cover for an airbag comprises: a panel 3, such as a vehicle dashboard panel, provided with lines of weakness providing an opening through which, in use, an airbag can be deployed; backing means 22 secured to said panel, possibly by vibration welding, and having an aperture aligned with the panel opening; and a door means 33 secured to said panel, said door being connected to the backing means by way of a deformable hinge 34. In a first embodiment an attachment means 23 is disposed between the panel and the backing means so as to at least partially cover the hinge but not the free edges of the door. Said attachment means may comprise a mesh member (see figures 2 and 4). Alternatively the attachment means may be absent but the hinge may be of variable thicknesses T1, T2. A method of forming the cover of the first embodiment is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2418528-A (GB)
Title: Detecting the frequency of ions oscillating along the longitudinal axis of a linear ion guide or trap
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: A mass spectrometer comprising a segmented linear ion guide or ion trap (LIT) with a longitudinal axis, such as a multipole or ion tunnel device, ions being confined radially within the guide/trap by the application of an AC or RF voltage its electrodes. A quadratic DC potential may be applied along the axial length of the guide/trap to cause trapped ions to perform simple harmonic motion along the longitudinal axis. The frequency of the oscillations of the ions is determined by Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis of time domain data detected by at least one inductive or capacitive detector, preferably in the form of listening plates in which image currents are induced, said plates located along the zero-potential planes within the device (see Figs 1 and 3) or at the respective axial ends of the guide/trap (see Fig 10). The mass-to-charge ratios of said ions may then be determined from the frequency data.
Patent GB-2417619-A (GB)
Title: Electrical bus for passenger seat electrical connectors
Inventor: MACKNESS ROBERT F
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: A connection system for a mobile platform - for example, for providing power and data connections for the seats in an aircraft - includes a bus having bulbous conductors 80 mounted in an insulator 84. U-shaped connectors 92 are mounted on a seat assembly - they connect to the conductors and can be moved along the conductors so that the seats can be moved longitudinally without being disconnected. The conductors 80, insulator 84 and a trough 72 can be co-extruded. The system may provide power and internet for a passenger's laptop, or connect an ARINC signal source.
Patent GB-2419185-A (GB)
Title: Passive infrared intruder detection apparatus
Inventor: SEO CHOLMIN
IPC: G08B29/20
Filed: 2005-10-13
Abstract: A passive infrared detection apparatus for detecting a person intruding an alert area by receiving infrared light emitted from the intruder, and a method of installing the same. The detection apparatus comprises a plurality of light receiving means for example two light receivers 4a and 4b each of which has a pyroelectric element for detecting far infrared light. The apparatus forms a plurality of detection areas adjacent to each other in space. The apparatus also comprises control means 5 for determining directions of deviation of the plurality of detection areas from respective appropriate locations based on a difference in each signal output from the plurality of light receiving means when a human body (10, Fig. 3) is detected. Display means e.g. LEDs 7a, 7b, 7c perform display depending on the directions and amounts of the deviation. The display means may also provide auditory display e.g. a loudspeaker 9.
Patent GB-2420235-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack having voltage detection and discharge circuits to balance discharge currents
Inventor: YAMAMOTO HIROYOSHI
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A battery pack detects the voltage of a plurality of batteries 1 connected in series with a plurality of voltage detection circuits 2. When a voltage detection circuit output is HIGH, batteries discharge through an output resistor 6. In addition, discharge circuits 7, which are series connections of balance resistors 8 and switching devices 9, are connected in parallel with batteries left "un-discharged" by the output resistors. When a voltage detection circuit output is HIGH, some batteries are discharged by the output resistor and the "un-discharged" batteries 1 are discharged by the discharge circuit. When a voltage detection circuit output is LOW, no batteries are discharged by the output resistor 6 and the "un-discharged" batteries are also left un-discharged by the discharge circuit to balance the discharge currents of all the batteries.
Patent GB-2417310-A (GB)
Title: Twin mass flywheels
Inventor: GALLAGHER PAUL ANDREW
IPC: F16F15/139
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: A twin mass flywheel (10) having an input mass (11) for connection with an engine, an output mass (12) for connection with a transmission, bearing means (14) supporting the masses for limited relative rotation, and circumferentially acting damping means (16) acting between the masses to damp sad relative rotation. The flywheel also includes a first friction damper (32) which operates during relative rotation between the fly-wheel masses in a first angular range and includes one or more friction members (35) which are axially loaded into frictional contact by a first axially acting spring means (40), and a second friction damper which operates with the first friction damper after the first angular range of relative rotation between the masses and which includes one or more further friction members (33,34) axially loaded into frictional contact by a second axially acting spring means (39).
Patent GB-2419933-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for condensing water from ambient air
Inventor: JONES DARRYL JOHN
IPC: F24S50/20
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: There is provided methods and apparatus (2) for collecting water from ambient air. The apparatus has at least one condensation surface which is cooled to, or below, the dew point of the ambient air. The cooling of the condensation surface is effected by utilising a gas to reduce the partial pressure of refrigerant vapour to effect evaporation of liquid refrigerant. Water in ambient air that contacts the cooled condensation surface condenses and is collected. There is also provided apparatus for effecting cooling and/or heating.
Patent GB-2425476-A (GB)
Title: Multi-herb medicament for the treatment of SARS
Inventor: ZHONG SHOUMING
IPC: A61P31/14
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: The use of a multi-herb medicament comprising ethanolic extract obtained from a species of the genus Scutellaria for the treatment of a patient with a SARS-CoV infection. The extract is selected from selected from Scutellaria baicalensis, S. amoena, S. barbata, S. discolour, S. hypercifolia, S. inbica, S. likiangenesis, S. orthocalyx, S. rehderiana, S. scissiliflora and S. viscidula. The other botanical drug substances and/or ingredients may be selected from Lonicera, Forsythia or Rabdosia and may be 2, 3 or 4 herb products. Alternatively, a suspension dosage medicament comprising an ethanolic extract obtained from Scutellaria baicalensis, S. amoena, S. barbata, S. discolour, S. hypercifolia, S. inbica, S. likiangenesis, S. orthocalyx, S. rehderiana, S. scissiliflora and S. viscidula. The suspension dosage medicament may further contain Lonicera, Forsythia as botanicals. Preferably, the extracts are standardised against markers of the active ingredients.
Patent GB-2437707-A (GB)
Title: Dual water flow basin
Inventor: LIMITED CASCADE CERAMICS
IPC: E03C1/048
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A basin delivers a water flow via a conventional mixer tap or hot and cold taps and additionally via an output directing flow from around the rim.
Patent GB-2425903-A (GB)
Title: Electric power tool controller avoids exhaustive discharge of battery
Inventor: LOHR GUENTER
IPC: H02P7/29
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: The invention relates to the control of a motor 10 in a power tool fitted with a rechargeable energy storage device, particularly a lithium ion battery 12. The control system protects the battery and at the same time achieves good control characteristics for the tool. An electronic circuit 15 drives the gate of MOSFET 17. The pulse width of the drive signal is reduced when the maximum permissible current is taken from the battery. The pulse width may also be reduced when the temperature of the battery, which is measured by sensor 16, exceeds a threshold. The power loss above the permissible loss may be integrated. Soft switch off takes place when the maximum permissible temperature is reached. The control system turns off the motor when the battery discharges below a permissible minimum voltage, preventing damaging exhaustive discharge.
Patent GB-2439775-A (GB)
Title: A waste bin to allow the bin bag to be easily removed from the bin
Inventor: BALMONT THOMAS
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A refuse bin where the body of the bin has a panel 1 that is pivotally attached at the bottom of the panel to the base of the bin by a hinge, the panel allows the user to easily remove and replace a bin bag. The hinged panel may be held in position by the lid unit 3, the removal of which will allow the user to lower the panel and the bin bag to be accessed. Preferably the lid unit 3 holds the bin bag in place, and has a butterfly lid 4 comprising two halves that are pivotally attached to lid unit. The bin may also have a removable tray/container 5 located in the base of the bin to catch any waste material that may fall from the bin bag. The bin may also be easily disassembled to allow easy cleaning.
Patent GB-2430250-A (GB)
Title: Optical encoder and method therefor
Inventor: TAN BOON KEAT
IPC: G01D5/347
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: An optical encoder 10 includes a code member 20, a light source 12 and a detector array 13. The code member has a plurality of reflectors 22 thereon; and the light source is positioned to illuminate an area of the code member that includes at least one of the reflectors. The detector array includes at least one detector set 14, each of which includes a plurality of detector elements 16. The code member and the detector array are moveable with respect to one another along a displacement direction, and as the code member moves with respect to the detector array, the reflectors on the code member reflect light emitted by the light source to produce circular or elliptical light spots 58 that travel across the detector array. Adders (40, 42; figure 4) may be connected to the outputs of the detector elements to produce quasi-sinusoidal output signals (figure 5).
Patent GB-2442523-A (GB)
Title: W.C. Basin vent
Inventor: SHAUGHNESSY MARTIN PATRICK
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A toilet ventilation assembly comprises a centrifugal fan (9) which draws air from a toilet bowl (2) and passes it to the soilpipe (7). The fan may be battery powered and be accompanied by an airlock (5).
Patent GB-2443261-A (GB)
Title: Wax micro actuator with semiconductor heating element
Inventor: CEFAI JOSEPH JOHN
IPC: A61M5/142
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: An actuator comprises a cavity 2 containing a working medium (wax) 3 that reversibly expands as it undergoes a phase change from a solid to a liquid state, a diaphragm 4 closing the cavity such that expansion and contraction of the wax causes the diaphragm to deflect. The heater is a semiconductor element such as a diode 6 disposed in the cavity. The actuator may be used in a pump for a medical infusion system (figure 6). The diode 6 and its connecting leads 7 may be positioned close to the diaphragm 4 to provide rapid, controlled response, and so that not all of the wax 3 is melted.
Patent GB-2432452-A (GB)
Title: Optical head with laser support cover
Inventor: HAMATANI YUTARO
IPC: G11B7/22
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: An optical head (A) having a base 1, an actuator (2), and a cover member 3 for covering the bottom surface of the base 1 and a laser light source 5. On a light source contact portion 321 in a laser light source support portion 32 of the cover member 3, there is formed a convex portion 3211 adapted to be engaged with a key groove 522 that is formed In a flange portion 52 of a laser light source 5. The base has light source insertion hole 111 and also has a key that engages with the key groove. The cover also includes a grating adjustment window and a tilt adjustment window. Bosses 112 on the base engage holes 322 in the cover and screws (4) engage screw holes 12 and bolt holes 323. It is an object to save time and effort for operations in assembling and in detaching a radiation cover member when replacing and/or maintaining internal parts as well as to improve the assembling accuracy of the products.
Patent GB-2432824-A (GB)
Title: Drinking vessel with lip and lid
Inventor: HONKAWA BRYAN
IPC: B65D1/00
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: A drinking vessel 10, or more broadly a container, consists of an open end 17 possessing a lip 16, and a covering 20 adapted to fit around the lip 16, either partially or substantially. The lip 16 is defined by a top side having a first arc length, and a vertical side defined by a second arc length, the first arc length being greater than the second arc length. The covering 20 and lip 16 prevent liquid escaping from the container 10. The container 10 is preferably a glass, but maybe constructed from metal or plastic. Graphics and/ or advertising may be printed on to the sides 12 of the glass 16. Instructions may be provided for reusing the drinking glass at home. The container 10 may be put to storing a variety of beverages including pomegranate juice. Claims directed towards methods of realizing and systems incorporating the container 10 are also described.
Patent GB-2444256-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulation of droplets of oils or scents within a wax candle
Inventor: MILLINGTON PETER
IPC: C11C5/00
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: A wax candle including perfume or scented oils such as essential oils encapsulated within small capsules randomly distributed throughout the candle body. The candle may be manufactured from wax plates A containing small pockets or indentations into which the oil or scent is injected (fig. 2). The plates A are mirror images of each other and the oil or scent is encapsulated as the plates A are moulded under pressure at room temperature. The wax does not mix with the oil or scent in the manufacturing process, so that the oil or scent remains in its unaltered chemical state. When the candle burns the heat from the flame directly volatilises a significant proportion of the oil or scent into the atmosphere giving improved "scent throw" and the random distribution of capsules provides consistency of vaporisation.
Patent GB-2446158-A (GB)
Title: Shotgun re-loader arrangement
Inventor: HAGUE KEITH
IPC: F41A9/35
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: A reusable cartridge holder, formed as a single component, is capable of holding an end piece of at least one shotgun cartridge and can be hand-held so as to be inserted and removed from the associated shotgun by the user. The holder arrangement is made from a deformable material that allows it to hold on to the cartridge(s) and then reform its original shape when they are removed. The holder material is recyclable and the arrangement allows for faster reloading of cartridges in to a shotgun.
Patent GB-2430762-A (GB)
Title: Light source arrangement
Inventor: CLARK STEPHAN
IPC: G02B27/14
Filed: 2007-02-05
Abstract: A light source arrangement has a first light source (100), a second light source (106) and a dichroic mirror (102). The dichroic mirror (102) is disposed with the first and second light sources (100, 106) and configured to reflect a predetermined portion of the light emitted from the first light source (100) and to transmit the remaining portion. The dichroic mirror (102) is also configured to reflect light emitted from the second light source (106) so that it propagates in the same direction as the remaining portion of the light from the first light source which is transmitted through the dichroic mirror (102).
Patent GB-2431970-A (GB)
Title: Pump jack apparatus and pumping method
Inventor: MONTGOMERY NEIL
IPC: F04B47/02
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: An electromagnetic ram for use in artificially lifting fluid from a well and in particular an oil well. The disclosure also teaches a method and system employing the ram. The use obviates existing systems used today in terms of cost, environmental concerns, optimized mechanical efficiencies and maximizing overall production of wells on a case by case basis.
Patent GB-2433325-A (GB)
Title: Superimposing current or previous graphing data for anamoly detection
Inventor: ROBB MICHAEL J
IPC: G01M17/007
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A system and a machine-implemented method for rendering, on a display device, a first data graph concerning data received from a first data source. A second data graph concerning data received from a second data source is rendered on the display device, and superimposed onto the first data graph to generate a superimposed data graph.
Patent GB-2448317-A (GB)
Title: Transparent Trunking of Real Rime data Packets between a plurality of clients and servers
Inventor: CANDLER BRIAN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A method of transmitting real-time data packets between a plurality of client devices (C1-05) each having a client device address (A1-A5) and a respective plurality of server devices (S1-S5) each having a server device address (F1 -F5), the method comprising the steps of: i) receiving a first plurality of packets at a first router (TS), the first plurality of packets originating from plural ones of the plurality of client device (CI-CS); ii) aggregating (or trunking) the first plurality of packets into a single combined packet (20); iii) sending the combined packet (20) to a second router (TM); iv) disaggregating the combined packet by the second router (TM) into a second plurality of packets (P1'-P5'), each of the packets in the second plurality of packets comprising data corresponding to a respective packet in the first plurality of packets; and v) forwarding the second plurality of packets to respective ones of the server devices (S1-S5), wherein the method steps ii) to iv) are transparent to the client and server devices (C1-05, S1-S5).
Patent GB-2434475-A (GB)
Title: Circuit and method for prioritization of hazardous condition messages for interconnected hazardous condition detectors
Inventor: KAISER TIMOTHY D
IPC: G08B17/10
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: An interface circuit and method for use in interconnected hazardous condition detectors is provided. This circuit and method prioritizes the various hazardous condition alarms to ensure that only the highest priority or greatest threat alarm is sounded when such a condition is detected. In this way a lower priority alarm that may be sounding will be switched to a higher priority alarm so that all interconnected detectors that have the capability will sound the higher priority alarm. This will reduce occupant confusion during a hazardous condition. The circuit and method also provides the ability to silence all interconnected detectors except for those sensing the hazardous condition to allow the occupant to locate the triggering alarm, and there for the location of the sensed hazardous condition.
Patent GB-2449704-A (GB)
Title: Child resistant closure
Inventor: PARKER RODNEY JULIAN
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A child resistant closure 11 comprises a collar 12 for attachment to the mouth of a container, and an integral flip-top cap 13. The cap 13 has depending hooks 35 engageable in corresponding holes 26 of the collar, and releasable by squeezing of the cap radially inwardly. The collar and cap may be a one-piece plastics moulding.
Patent GB-2439663-A (GB)
Title: Led light sources for image projection systems
Inventor: MAZZOCHETTE JOSEPH
IPC: H01L25/075
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: In accordance with the invention a light source for an image projection system comprises one or more LEDs packaged for high temperature operation. Advantageously, the LED die are disposed on a package comprising a ceramic coated metal base including one or more underlying thermal connection pads, and underlying electrical connection pads, each LEI) die thermally coupled through the metal base to a thermal connection pad and electrically coupled to electrical connection pads. The LED can be mounted directly on the metal of the base or on a thin coating of electrical insulator on the metal. Arrays of LED die thus packaged are advantageously fabricated by the low temperature co-fired ceramic-on-metal technique (LTTC-M) and can be referred to as LTTC-M packaged arrays. The LEDs are advantageously mounted in an array of cavities having tapered sides to reflect light from the LEDs. The high temperature LED light sources can substitute for HID lamps in a variety of front and rear projection systems and displays. They are particularly useful for rear projection systems.
Patent GB-2439669-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for downlink communication
Inventor: TREVIRANUS JOACHIM
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system in which signals from the surface are sent by changing flow rate of the drilling fluid supplied to the drill string during drilling of a wellbore. The signals are sent based on a fixed or dynamic time period schemes so that the sent signals cross a threshold value in a known manner. A detector measures the changes in the flow rate. A controller downhole determines the number of times a downhole parameter, such as voltage, relating to the changes in the flow rate crosses a predefined threshold value. Based on the number of the crossings and the timing of such crossings, signals are assigned to commands. The controller controls or operates a steering device based on the commands.