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Patent GB-2420568-A (GB)
Title: An interconnectable panel
Inventor: COLYER GRAHAM
IPC: E04F15/04
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A panel (10) is provided and is connectable with one or more other such panels to form an extended surface, such as a dance floor. One or more edges (13, 14) of the panel (10) have joint means for forming a joint with complimentary joint means on an adjacent panel edge. The joint means comprise an interengaging projection (20a - 20d) and a recess (30a - 30d) for engaging a respective corresponding recess and projection on an adjacent panel edge. The projection and recess are positioned immediately adjacent one another along the length of the panel edge. In use the joint formed between adjacent panels is adapted to resist relative movement of panels in three directions: i) resistance of separation of panels i.e. being pulled apart; ii) resistance of movement in at least one direction transverse the length of the joint; and iii) resistance of movement in at least one direction parallel the length of the joint.
Patent GB-2423331-A (GB)
Title: Slidably engaged clamp blocks
Inventor: MILES ANDREW M J
IPC: F16B2/06
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A clamp comprises a first 8 and second part 10, which can be assembled about an element 4 to be secured. A flexible element 24 attached to the first part and the second part allows independent movement of the first part and second part when the clamp is not assembled. Tensioning means hold the flexible element 24 taught when the clamp is in the assembled state. Portions 14 and 16 slidably interengage and pull apart the ends of the element 24.
Patent GB-2409180-A (GB)
Title: High conductivity particle filter
Inventor: HARKONEN KARI
IPC: C23C16/44
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A high conductivity particle filter provides a flow path to subject a fluid stream to a series of turns. The turns require an abrupt directional change for the fluid steam. Traps are positioned in proximity to the turns to capture particles, which have greater inertia than the fluid. The flow path may be a spiral or a series of parallel paths. A cross sectional area of the flow path may be progressively decreased to increase flow velocity and particle inertia.
Patent GB-2413340-A (GB)
Title: Canopy, e.g. for car port
Inventor: MOLESWORTH RICHARD
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A canopy comprises a pitched roof and has first and second cross-members for supporting the roof adjacent, respectively, its upper and lower edges: the first cross-member (14) is a one-piece, channel-section member which provides a drainage channel for collecting water draining from the lower edge of the roof, and the canopy further comprises a number of hollow, tubular, upright support members (13) connected to the underside of the first cross-member (14).
Patent GB-2413300-A (GB)
Title: A hand tool machine with rotary and percussive drive
Inventor: LENNARTZ JUERGEN
IPC: B25D16/00
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A hand tool having a rotary and percussive drive is described. The tool 11 is insertable in a tool holder 10, where connection means 6 is provided which transmits the rotation of the shaft 5 of a motor 3 to an intermediate shaft 7. Apparatus 14 converts the rotational movement of the intermediate shaft 7 into a rotational movement of the tool holder 10. The intermediate shaft 7 has a motion converter 12 which converts a rotational movement of the intermediate shaft 7 into a percussive movement of the tool holder 10. The motor shaft 5 is connectable and/or connected in one axis to the intermediate shaft 7. The connection means 6 between the motor shaft 5 and the intermediate shaft 7 may comprise a clutch or planetary gear.
Patent GB-2412867-A (GB)
Title: Standardised steroid saponin mixture, a method of its obtaining and application
Inventor: GYULEMETOVA ROIKA
IPC: A61P37/04
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a standardised steroid saponin mixture obtained from the epigeous part of Tribulus terrestris L., Containing more than 80 per cent of furostanol saponins, a method of obtainment and its application as an immunostimulator and immunomodulator.
Patent GB-2413898-A (GB)
Title: Buffer structure for modifying a silicon substrate
Inventor: WALLIS DAVID JOHN
IPC: C30B23/02
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A buffer structure (1) comprising a compositionally graded layer of a nitride alloy (5) comprising two or more Group IIIB elements, for example La, Y, Sc or Ac, is used to modify a silicon substrate (3) to produce a universal substrate on which a range of target materials (7), for example GaN, may be deposited to produce semiconductor devices for electronic and optical applications. The resulting lattice parameter L varies with thickness T through the structure.
Patent GB-2428630-A (GB)
Title: Light weight laminar composite material
Inventor: BIEBER SERGE
IPC: B32B21/08
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: Light weight composites with high flexural strength comprise epoxy foam sandwiched between two layers of facing material, at least one of the facing materials being wood. As an alternative to wood one of the outer layers may be metal such as metal foil, plastic film or sheeting such as polypropylene or polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate or a fibrous material such as woven or non-woven textile, metallic or glass webs. The composite material may be made by providing a first surface layer, laying a layer of heat activatable foamable epoxy material thereon, providing a second surface layer on the other surface of the epoxy material and heat activating the epoxy material so that it foams and bonds to the surface layers. The composites may be used as panels in the building industry, in transportation industries such as automobile, aircraft, aerospace and shipping vessel industries, in the furniture industry and in the sporting industry.
Patent GB-2420073-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner having a cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L5/36
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a cleaner body 11, a dust receptacle 120 detachably mounted in the cleaner body, a cyclone body 110 movably mounted above the dust receptacle 120 and a locking unit 200 for locking and releasing the dust receptacle 120 and the cyclone body 110 with respect to one another. The cyclone body 110 can be rotatably mounted to the cleaner body 11, preferably by securing it to a cover 13 which is pivoted about a hinge X formed between the cover 13 and the cleaner body 11. The locking unit 200 maybe associated with a handle 121 mounted on the dust receptacle 120, and can have a locking position (fig 3) in which the dust receptacle 120 and the cyclone body 110 are locked together, preferably by a hook member (213, fig 3) and a releasing position (fig 4) in which the dust receptacle 120 and cyclone body 110 can be released from one another.
Patent GB-2424067-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic optical waveguide sensor
Inventor: JONES RICHARD T
IPC: G01L11/02
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses that sense physical parameters, such as pressure and strain, using optical waveguide sensors are described. A light source emits light at a predetermined wavelength along an optical waveguide having a fiber Bragg grating optical sensing element. That sensing element reflects light in accord with a sloped shape function of reflected light amplitude verses wavelength. A receiver converts the reflected light into electrical signals and an analyzer then determines a physical parameter based on changes of amplitude of the reflected light. The analyzer also maintains the wavelength of the light such that the wavelength corresponds to a slope wavelength of the shape function.
Patent GB-2424235-A (GB)
Title: Modular downhole tool
Inventor: STEWART ARTHUR
IPC: E21B37/02
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A multi-function downhole tool 10 comprises a tubular body having at least one recess 11 formed in an outer surface thereof. The recess is adapted to receive each of a set of interchangeable tools. The tools may include stabiliser blades 102, a cleaning element (112, fig 3), a roller reaming tool element (152, 156, fig 9) or a drilling casing shoe. Alternate sizes of stabiliser blade may be substituted for use in wellbores of different size. The tool may include ribs 15 forming flow channels 14. In another aspect a tubular body has a recess in an outer surface and a removable tool element is received in the recess and is upstanding from the outer surface of the body. The removable tool element is attached to the body by a mechanism extending from a side wall of the tool, passing through the tool and into the tubular body.
Patent GB-2437583-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone alarm clock cradle/charger
Inventor: CROSSLEY MARK JOHN
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: An alarm clock accessory for a mobile phone which negates the need for a separate alarm clock, it can stay illuminated all night if required it should be manufactured so that it is sturdy and stable whilst the phone is sitting in the cradle. This device should have its own speaker and function buttons see Fig 1. There are many features that can be added to this device see fig 1 for some examples.
Patent GB-2428683-A (GB)
Title: Water soluble cleaning sachet of reduced mass
Inventor: GERET LAURENCE
IPC: B65D65/46
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A water soluble / dispersible cleaning sachet for use in a washing operation have a mass of between 1g and 15g. This unit dose may be used singularly or with one or more other like sachets depending upon a required washing performance. Preferably the sachets are used in a dishwashing operation.
Patent GB-2430645-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating saw with auxiliary handle
Inventor: CHEN YASHENG
IPC: B23D51/01
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A reciprocating saw 100 comprises: a main handle (102, fig 2), two side shells 103, 104, a base plate 106, a saw blade 105, and an auxiliary handle 110. The auxiliary handle is detachably installed to one of the side shells, and forms a predetermined angle therebetween. The reciprocating saw may be a jigsaw. A storage assembly may be provided at a tail portion of the reciprocating saw for storing the auxiliary handle (see fig 3). Connecting holes, for receiving a screw pin 111 of the auxiliary handle, may be provided on each of the side shells, each having different angles (fig 2), or different axial positions (fig 3). A universal connector may also be provided that allows the horizontal angle between the auxiliary handle and the side shell to be varied (see fig 4).
Patent GB-2435747-A (GB)
Title: Heat transfer composition
Inventor: LOW ROBERT ELLIOTT
IPC: C09K3/30
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: Heat transfer compositions comprise <SL> <LI>(i) R-1225ye; <LI>(ii) at least one further refrigerant selected from carbon dioxide (R-744); fluoromethane (R-41); difluoromethane (R32); fluoroethane (R-161); 1,1,1 -trifluoroethane (R- 143a); 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a); 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134); dimethylether; heptafluoropropane (R-227ea); propane (R-290); propene (R-1270); isobutane (R-600a); n-butane (R-600) 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234yf); 1,1-difluorocyclopropane; 1,1,2-trifluorocyclopropane; 1,1,2,2-tetrafluorocyclopropane; pentafluorocyclopropane, pentafluoroethane (R-125) or ammonia. Further similar mixtures form the basis of preferred embodiments including compositions based on the isomer R-1225yeE and similar co-refrigerants in differing combinations. The compositions are used for conventional refrigeration applications such as automobile air conditioning or as aerosol propellants or in vapour phase heating or cooling applications. </SL>
Patent GB-2442960-A (GB)
Title: Elongate insulating members and elongate building products provided with elongate insulating members
Inventor: BATES DAVID PAUL
IPC: E04D13/16
Filed: 2006-10-21
Abstract: A method of insulating a roof space of a building that has a roof supported by a plurality of elongate roof support members 102, the method comprising providing elongate insulating members 108 on inner end faces of the elongate roof supporting members, the elongate insulating members having a width corresponding generally to that of the elongate roof support members. Insulating foam 110 may additionally be emplaced in situ, in between the supports. The elongate insulating members may be held in place by impact-positioned fasteners. Also claimed is a multi-layered elongate insulating member, an elongate building product having a main portion and an insulating portion, and a building portion comprising a plurality of frame members.
Patent GB-2429973-A (GB)
Title: System and method for separating biomass from media in a fluidized bed reactor
Inventor: FRISCH SAMUEL
IPC: C12M1/40
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: A system is provided for separating biomass from media in a fluidized bed reactor containing an aqueous suspension of biomass and media. A lift, configured to extend within the reactor, has an inlet for receiving aqueous suspension and an outlet spaced from the inlet for delivering the aqueous suspension from the lift. A shield is disposed about the lift. The system further includes a biomass separator body, including an inner member disposed about the shield and an outer member. Three annular passageways are defined between the lift, the shield, the inner member, and the outer member, and are positioned to receive aqueous suspension from each other. A barrier extends between the inner member and the outer member at an end portion of the third annular passageway. The barrier of the biomass separator body is configured to direct biomass from the third annular passageway toward an excess biomass discharge.
Patent GB-2430979-A (GB)
Title: Fuel additive concentrate dosing system
Inventor: VALENTINE JAMES M
IPC: F02B75/12
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A safe, reliable system for automatically dosing diesel truck fuel tanks with a fuel additive is provided. The additive, such as a concentrated solution containing fuel borne catalyst (FBC), is fed by gravity and dosing is controlled with a signal from a switch located on the ignition switch and/or the fuel tank cap and filler spout. When the ignition switch is in the on position and/or the cap is removed, a solenoid opens a valve and permits a timed or otherwise measured amount of additive to flow into the tank while the cap is off. Replacing the cap and/or turning off the ignition switch preferably stops the flow of additive, the flow rate being set to supply a predetermined amount of additive during an average refueling interval.
Patent GB-2446770-A (GB)
Title: A hand held rubbish compactor for wheelie bins
Inventor: HADDOCK LEE PAUL
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A hand held rubbish compactor comprising a T-shaped handle 1 and a pressure plate 3 with rounded corners to allow the compactor to fit into the corners of wheelie bins. Preferably the pressure plate has four folds in the middle of the plate to prevent the plate from bending. The handle may be detachably secured to the pressure plate by a bolt 4.
Patent GB-2431681-A (GB)
Title: Metal-mediated viscosity reduction of fluids gelled with viscoelastic surfactants
Inventor: CREWS JAMES B
IPC: E21B43/25
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: Fluids viscosified with viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) may have their viscosities reduced (gels broken) by the direct or indirect action of a composition that contains at least one metal ion source and optionally at least one second source. An optional second source may be a chelating agent where at least one reducing agent source may be additionally optionally used. Another optional component with the metal ion source includes a second, different metal ion source. The breaking composition is believed to directly attack the VES itself, possibly by disaggregating or otherwise attacking the micellar structure of the VES-gelled fluid, and/or possibly by changing the chemical structure of the VES to give two or more products.
Patent GB-2450465-A (GB)
Title: Switching Flux Permanent Magnet Electrical Machine
Inventor: IWASAKI SHINICHIRO
IPC: H02K1/17
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: A switching flux permanent magnet electrical machine comprises a salient pole rotor (4) rotatable about an axis within a stator 2. The stator has a plurality of elementary cells each comprising a winding 10 about a core 12, the core including a radially extending permanent magnet 8 which is polarised circumferentially. The cell has two oppositely polarised radially magnetised permanent magnets 20, 21 on the radially outer surface of the core. Alternatively the oppositely polarised magnets 30,31 may be on the axial end of the core or magnets may be present on both core surfaces - fig 6. A back iron 22 may be present as may air spaces 24 between magnets. Various configurations are disclosed. The machine may alternatively comprise a linear machine.
Patent GB-2450548-A (GB)
Title: A retaining arrangement
Inventor: SAWDY MICHAEL BARRY
IPC: B60N2/005
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: A retaining arrangement 1 for securing an object to a surface, comprising a retaining element 6 which is moveable between a stowed position, in which the retaining element is substantially level with, or below, the level of the surface 2 of the bracing plate 3, and a retaining position, in which the retaining element 6 protrudes from the surface 2 and presents at least one elongate retaining slot above the surface which is substantially parallel with the surface, into which a part of an object to be retained may be inserted, the retaining slot being at least partially formed by a retaining surface 9 of the retaining element surface facing, when the retaining element is in the retaining position, in a direction having at least a component that extends towards the plane of the surface in the vicinity of the retaining element.
Patent GB-2440804-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for a folding stroller
Inventor: WANG CHIH-WEI
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 2007-07-04
Abstract: A stroller includes a pair of side frames and a base frame. The locking device 37 comprises an articulated mechanism 31,32,33 pivotally connected between respective rear frames 13 of a pair of side frames 10, a locking member 37 slidably provided on a member 33 of the articulated mechanism for locking the articulated mechanism 31,32,33, and a pair of side braces 36 pivotally connected to the locking member 37 at one end thereof respectively and pivotally connected to the respective rear frames 13 at the other end thereof. Engagement of a latch member 371 releaseably prevents the locking member 37 from sliding, thereby locking the articulated mechanism 31,32,33.
Patent GB-2441913-A (GB)
Title: Making mud-motor stators and rotors
Inventor: TEALE DAVID WARREN
IPC: B22D13/02
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: Three methods of manufacturing a rotor or stator for use in a mud motor. The first (fig. 2B) involves providing a vacuum chamber; providing a metal electrode at least partially disposed in the vacuum chamber; providing a mould disposed in the vacuum chamber; and melting a portion of the electrode with a direct current arc, the molten metal flowing into the mould. The second (figs. 3A-3G involves forming the motor or stator by depositing layers of weld metal using a robot with a weld gun, and the third (fig. 5) involves making a mud motor rotor by rotating a mould 512 having a substantially helical-hypocycloid profile on its inner surface and pouring molten metal 520 into the mould.
Patent GB-2446950-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Cell Elements
Inventor: OMERSA KENNETH EDWARD ANTHONY
IPC: H01M50/77
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: There is provided a fuel cell element 11 comprising a substrate and one or more fuel cells thereon, the one or more fuel cells not entirely covering the substrate, the one or more fuel cells each comprising a solid state, non-polymeric first electrode layer, a solid state, non-polymeric second electrode layer, and a solid state, non-polymeric electrolyte layer between the first and second electrode layers, the substrate comprising one or more porous regions 16, or being entirely porous, the one or more fuel cells each being supported by one or more porous regions of the substrate, and at least one, or part of one, of the porous regions of the substrate not being sealed by electrolyte. Arrays of fuel cell elements of the invention are also provided, as are stacks of fuel cell elements or arrays of the invention.
Patent GB-2451155-A (GB)
Title: Rotary combustion engine.
Inventor: MCDONALD KENNETH
IPC: F01C1/00
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A rotor wheel 604 mounted on a shaft 302 has combustion chambers 608 that are located on an axial end face between two shaft concentric ribs 110, 112. The combustion chambers carry external cooling fins 606 and are circumferentially separated by lands with sockets 120 partially containing bearing balls 2. The balls run in a groove in an opposed end face of a stator which contains all of the combustion cycle features such as air and fuel intake passages, ignition means and exhaust passages. The ribs have impeller blades 113 and fit into grooves 210, 212, on the stator face to provide sealing between the faces. The balls are lubricated through passages 123. Compressed fuel is fed through stationary ports into the revolving combustion chambers on the wheel and ignition takes place using spark plugs for petrol or fluorine as a catalyst if using hydrogen which may be electrolysis generated in a tank (Fig. 28). A protruding metal ring 716 on the wheel outer perimeter passes through electro magnets causing wheel 604 to revolve for starting. Air may be supplied from a separate compressor and fuel may be added by a pressure balanced, piston controlled carburetor (Fig. 20).
Patent GB-2447576-A (GB)
Title: Transmit-power control for wireless mobile services
Inventor: ANDERSON ROBERT J
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: A method and system for enhancing the performance of augmented services associated with a wireless communications system through the dynamic exploitation of current measurements and operational configuration parameters to accurately and effectively control the signal power and duration transmitted by the mobile unit of interest.
Patent GB-2460828-A (GB)
Title: Timepiece with elasticised band
Inventor: LAMBERT KAREN GAIL
IPC: A44C5/00
Filed: 2008-06-09
Abstract: A timepiece 4 with an elasticized strap 3 which is designed to be worn above or just below the elbow. The elasticised strap 3 or band is arranged in such as way as to contract or expand when worn around and limb and hence allow for muscle movement. Furthermore the underside of the band (the side adjacent to the skin) would have an adhesive or elastomer coating to ensure the band and timepiece doesn't move from the intended location. A press fix fastener, such as an adhesive or "hook and loop" tab, is incorporated into the band to allow for convenient fixation on wearer.
Patent GB-2446552-A (GB)
Title: Field portable electrochemical sensor for uranium and other actinides
Inventor: RUSSELL DALE
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: An actinyl-selective polymer detects the presence of actinide ions in a solution. AN electrode or FET gate surface of a sensor element may be coated or otherwise made to include the actinyl-selective polymer, which preferably includes chelating molecules selective to ions having the general formula MO2<x>, where M represents any metal in the actinide group and X represents 1+, 2+, or any other charge state, including uranium ions (UO2<2+>), plutonium ions (PuO2<2+>, PuO2<1+>), and thorium ions (ThO2<1+>) and others. The chelating polymer is preferably made by first polymerizing a selected monomer and then derivatizing the polymer with a calix[n]arene rings (where n=4-10) compound, resulting in a high density of chelating molecules on the surface of the polymer, where they are accessible to the solutions being testing and cleansing or rejuvenating solutions.