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Patent GB-2418901-A (GB)
Title: Bin emptying carriage
Inventor: WILLIAMS ELIZABETH
IPC: B65F3/00
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A track assembly (10) for mounting on a refuse collecting vehicle body (3, Fig 3) has a track (14, 16) mountable on the vehicle and a carriage (18) is moveable along the track (14, 16). The carriage (18) is capable of supporting a lifter mechanism (12) to enable movement of the lifter mechanism (12) along the track (14, 16). A bin for emptying is placed in a pannier (28) and preferably hydraulically raised and tipped.
Patent GB-2403652-A (GB)
Title: A display unit
Inventor: PARRY DAVIES TIMOTHY RICHARD
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: mounting a display item (17). The assembly comprises a sheet element (2) and at least one elongate member (5b). The at least one elongate member is attached to the edge of the sheet element at first and second points. In use, the at least one elongate member retains the display item in position.
Patent GB-2411617-A (GB)
Title: Moulding a slippery-resistant foam with protruding threads
Inventor: SHIH RUEY-SHENG
IPC: C08J9/22
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for manufacturing slippery-proof foam materials having protruded threads 90, which comprises the steps of foaming Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) or EVA pellets into a foam material plate 21, putting a high heat resisting mesh cloth 40 onto the surface of the plate 21, heating the plate 21 by a heating device (60) (figure 2 - not shown) to soften the material to an extent of being suitable for a plastic formation, pressing (or rolling) the plate 21 by a pressing (or rolling) mould 70,71 having an even surface and a plurality of tiny grooves 80 thereon, so that the section of the plate receiving a larger pressing (or rolling) force moves towards the section receiving a smaller pressing (or rolling) force, and then passes through the meshes of the high heat resisting mesh cloth under the condition of being held up by the high heat resisting mesh cloth to form evenly protruded threads 90 on the surface thereof after being cooled immediately. The mesh cloth 40 may be removed (figure 4). Cooling water may be circulated inside the moulds.
Patent GB-2424127-A (GB)
Title: Rotary coupler using tracks of different lengths
Inventor: BECKLEY JOHN PETER
IPC: H01P1/06
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: A rotary coupler comprises a stator 1 having a first face 3a and a rotor 2 having a second face 4a, the first and second faces 3a, 4a being spaced apart from and facing each other. A first electrically conducting track 5 is provided on the first face 3a of the stator 1 which forms a transmission line and has spaced apart ends A. B and a second electrically conducting track 6 is provided on the second surface 4a of the rotor 2 also forming a transmission line and having spaced apart ends C, D. One end A of the first track 5, in use, is connected to signal generating means and the other end B of said first track IS connected to earth through a resistor substantially equal to the characteristic impedance of the transmission line. The first track 5 extends along a generally circular arc substantially around the first face 3a of the stator 1, said first track 5 having a length substantially equal to an integer number of wavelengths of the signal produced, in use, by the signal generating means. The second track (6) extends along a generally circular arc partially around said second face 4a of the rotor 2, said second track 6 having a length substantially equal to or less than one quarter of the wavelength of the signal produced, in use, by said signal generating means. Undulating tracks and cylindrical rotors/stators are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2430559-A (GB)
Title: Balun for coupling an antenna to a coaxial feedline
Inventor: RAUCH CHARLES T
IPC: H01P5/10
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: An antenna system includes a balun for coupling an antenna to a coaxial feed line. The balun has at least two transmission line transformers, such that the transmission line transformers are coupled in parallel at their inputs with the feedline, and coupled in series at their outputs with the antenna. At least one of the transmission line transformers maintained by the balun is fabricated so that it has reduced power dissipation properties, and reduced electromagnetic stress handling properties with respect to the other transmission line transformers. Such considerations reduce fabrication time, waste of material, and the cost of the balun. These considerations are achieved by arrangements such as ones where the transmission line transformers have different impedances or where their cores are made of different materials or are of different sizes.
Patent GB-2442226-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing single sheets
Inventor: CHANG HUNG-YI
IPC: B65H7/12
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: In a sheet member dispenser which delivers sheets 2 one-by-one from the bottom of a pile towards an outlet 11 using transferring and dispensing roller sets 12 and 13, an optical sensor 15 detects the presence of overlapping sheets and this causes the rollers to be reversed to return the sheets. The dispenser will then rotate the rollers forwards to again attempt to dispense a single sheet and if overlapping sheets are again detected it will again reverse the rollers. After a certain number of failed attempts to deliver a single sheet the dispenser will shut down. The sheets may be banknotes cards, tickets or coupons.
Patent GB-2442976-A (GB)
Title: Air thermal energy conversion apparatus for utilising atmospheric heat
Inventor: BIRD DEREK EDWARD
IPC: F03G7/04
Filed: 2006-10-21
Abstract: The invention comprises a system for extracting heat energy from atmospheric air at ambient temperature and converting the air into its constituent gases. These gases can be used to enhance the efficiency of internal combustion engines whilst the heat energy can be used as a renewable energy source. It is stated that the system operates with no additional source of energy required. Devices stated to operate in accordance with the invention may comprise a piston in a closed ended cylinder (drawing 1), a turbine device (drawing 2) or a rotary piston engine (drawing 3). The system may utilise a solar panel (drawing 4) as a heat collection device.
Patent GB-2443885-A (GB)
Title: A device for predicting a myocardial infarction or other co- morbid disease
Inventor: WONG YUK-KI
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 2006-11-18
Abstract: A device (1) for identifying the likelihood of a patient suffering a myocardial infarction comprises a heart rate monitor (16) operative to generate an output indicative of the current heart rate of the patient, and memory means for storing heart rate data indicative of a heart rate of the patient at which angina has previously occurred. Electronic control means (25) is provided and is operative to analyse both the output from the heart rate monitor (16) and the heart rate data stored on the memory according to an algorithm so as to identify a change in the current heart rate indicative of an increased likelihood of the patient suffering myocardial infarction. Alternatively other physiological parameters may be used to identify deterioration in a disease condition eg blood sugar level for a diabetic patient.
Patent GB-2434303-A (GB)
Title: Helmet liner
Inventor: LEWIS ROBERT JR
IPC: A42B3/12
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: A helmet liner that is adjustable includes front 18, centre 12 and rear 30 cushioning portions with integrally formed spaces 16A, 16B, 26A, 26B between the front and centre portions, and the rear and center portions. The helmet liner may also provide for variable thickness of one or more of cushioning portions as well as antimicrobial treatment of the fabric.
Patent GB-2432574-A (GB)
Title: Lifting systems for servicing high-rise structures
Inventor: KORCHAGIN PAVEL VLADIMIROVICH
IPC: B66C23/24
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: The inventive lifting system for servicing high-rise structures comprises first and second rails which are mounted on the first and second wall areas and are distanced from each other, a lifting unit provided with means for fixing to the rail, means for displacement with respect thereto and a device for reloading the lifting unit embodied in the form of a thin rail, which is positioned between the first and second rails, and means fixed to said lifting unit used far lengthwisely jointing it to the second rail, for displacing the lifting unit from the first rail to the third rail, for lengthwisely jointing it to the second rail and for displacing said unit from the third to the second rail. Said system is provided with a bearing metal frame, which is arranged in a well inside the structure and forms a vertical tower-type construction, to which a rail is rigidly mounted. A vertical frame provided with a rotatable platform, a crane arm, a machine operator cabin, traction members and a lifting mechanism is placed on the top horizontal plane of the unit. The unit comprises a removable frame provided with a rotatable mounting platform. For servicing structures having curved external surface, the travel carriage of the unit is movably connected thereto by means of swivelling block and jacks.
Patent GB-2447084-A (GB)
Title: Power-washing equipment and method
Inventor: HOGAN JOHN
IPC: B08B3/02
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: Power-washing equipment, particularly for cleaning the exterior of a vehicle comprises an electric motor 30 driving a pressure pump 31 and a flexible hose 12 connecting the pump to a washing lance 19. An electronic control arrangement 32, 33, 34 for the electric motor 30 is arranged to control the electrical power supplied to the motor such that when the pressure at the lance 19 is to be increased or decreased significantly, the pressure reduction take place over a user-appreciable period of time. In this way the user has sufficient time to respond to the change in pressure and provide the required reaction force for the lance 19, so obviating unexpected and unintentional movement of the lance. The control arrangement 32, 33 and 34 may also be arranged so that any increase in pressure also takes place over a pre-set period of time. A method of controlling the power-washing equipment is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2434264-A (GB)
Title: Power tool battery pack protection system
Inventor: JOHNSON TODD W
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: The battery pack 50 has a battery cell 80a-g and a controller 140 for controlling the function of the battery pack 50. The cell 80a-g supplies power to the controller 140 and to an electrical device, which may be a power tool. The controller 140 has an operating voltage threshold, below which it will not operate. A circuit is included in the battery pack which enables the controller 140 to operate when the voltage supplied by the cell 80a-g is below the operating voltage threshold. The circuit may include a boost circuit 171, a further battery cell 172, or a capacitor. A switch, such as a FET 180, may be included in the battery pack 50 and controlled by the controller 140 to selectively interrupt the power to the electrical device and may also be used to boost the power to the controller 140.
Patent GB-2450112-A (GB)
Title: Automatic lift-off compensation for pulsed eddy current inspection
Inventor: QIAO XIAOYU
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: Variations in the lift-off separation between a probe and the surface of a structure to be tested often mask the detection of defects in the structure. A method and apparatus for automatically classifying and compensating for variations in the lift-off is described. A reference signal at a known lift-off may be weighted by a corresponding calculated ratio parameter and subtracted from a test signal to compensate for lift-off. A number of reference signals are preferably obtained and the largest magnitude gradient for each reference signal is preferably determined. The largest magnitude gradient for subsequent test signals is also obtained and the corresponding reference signal with the closest largest magnitude gradient to the test signal is identified and the corresponding reference signal is selected in the related compensation procedure. Such a method has been found to restore the signal such that lift-off is removed and defects are easily identified.
Patent GB-2451863-A (GB)
Title: Core-shell catalysts and absorbents
Inventor: ANTHONIS MARC H
IPC: B01J20/18
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: Active inorganic composites are disclosed which have a core-shell structure which comprises a particulate inorganic core and a shell layer comprising a plurality of inorganic shell particles. The composites may be manufactured by methods utilizing charge reversal to ensure that inorganic particulate material of the shell layer is attracted and bonded to the core particle. The materials find use as catalysts and adsorbents and separation media. The core may be a zeolite and the shell layer may be a zeolite or a mixed metal oxide such as a perovskite.
Patent GB-2453358-A (GB)
Title: A hinged binding system for a folder, menu cover and ring binders
Inventor: MORAN ANDY
IPC: B42C7/00
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: A hinged binding system for a folder, menu cover and ring binders for example, comprises a front and back cover and a spine made from wood or a similar material with a wooden veneer (c), a hinge made from a polypropylene (b) that is embedded into the front and back cover and the spine, and covered with a veneer of wood (a). Preferably the folder, menu cover and ring binder are made from a veneered or solid wood (c), and routed to along the length of the binding to form a recess (d, fig 1), into which the polypropylene (b) is bonded, and a wood veneer (a) bonded to the polypropylene. 90 degree grooves (g) are cut along the length of the spine, two along each side. The grooves do not cut into the polypropylene, thereby allowing the polypropylene to act as a hinge.
Patent GB-2453560-A (GB)
Title: Wafer electroplating apparatus
Inventor: SAUAR ERIK
IPC: C25D7/12
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: Wafers 3 are mounted onto a conveyor 3 and are transported through an electrodeposition bath. Electrical contact to the wafers is provided through carriers having grooves which support a wafer at its edge or via wire brushes 42 brought into contact with one of the faces of the wafer (see figure 5).
Patent GB-2440072-A (GB)
Title: Energized thermoplastic sealing element
Inventor: KOSSA EDWARD
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A packer element for use in forming a fluid pressure barrier within a wellbore. The packer element uses a thermoplastic component to accomplish the seal against the interior diameter of a surrounding tubular and an energizing component that is preferably formed of elastomeric material. The thermoplastic component of the packer element provides a sealing surface and defines an energizing chamber within. An energizing chamber is defined within the thermoplastic component and contains energizing elements that, when axially compressed, will urge the sealing surface of the thermoplastic component into sealing engagement with the surrounding tubular.
Patent GB-2443745-A (GB)
Title: A plough device for making a trench
Inventor: LLOYD JAMES BROUGHTON
IPC: A01K3/00
Filed: 2007-11-30
Abstract: A plough device for making a trench in which to install a fence is disclosed. The plough device has a first portion <B>150</B> and a trough portion <B>200,</B> the trough portion may have a V-shape. The device may further comprise a support member <B>310</B> which may allow attachment to a pivoting frame. The sides of the first portion <B>150</B> may comprise working planes <B>160</B>, <B>170</B>. The device has a front end <B>130</B> and a rear end <B>120</B> and may comprise an elongate member <B>26</B>which extends along the bottom of the device and extends beyond the front of the device.
Patent GB-2455792-A (GB)
Title: Allocating resources in networks using directional antennas
Inventor: FAN ZHONG
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for contending for medium access in networks using directional antennas. Apparatus in a network are operable to transmit and receive control packets in all available directions within a synchronised access period, so that neighbouring nodes are made aware of an intended directional data communication during a subsequent data transmission period. From one or more of these control packets, an apparatus can estimate the likelihood of interference between a directional communication that it intends to participate in and other intended and ongoing directional communications in the network.
Patent GB-2457084-A (GB)
Title: Angularly adjustable shelf brackets
Inventor: WOLFENDEN DAVID J
IPC: A47B57/04
Filed: 2008-02-02
Abstract: The apparatus enables shelving or support panels to be attached to existing rack frameworks 1 such that the inclination of the shelf can be adjusted about a longitudinal horizontal axis. Fastened to each of the internal sides of the existing rack 1 are two or more plates 4. The plates 4 have a number of holes through which the top rail 2 can be fastened to them. The top rail 2 is fastened to the plate 4 using a mechanical fastener 7 trough the pivot hole 9 in the top rail 2. The bottom rail 3 is fastened by a mechanical fastener 7 through its pivot hole 9 to another corresponding hole in a plate 4 at either end of the bottom rail 3. The top rail 2 and the bottom rail 3 are then moved such that the rail back panels 11 are coplanar. Both top rail 2 and bottom rail 3 are equipped with rail fixing slots 10 which are a concentric with the rail pivot hole 9. A rail fixing bolt 8 is fixed through each of the rail fixing slots 10 and the corresponding hole in the plate 4 to prevent the top rail 2 and the bottom rail 3 from pivoting on the rail pivot bolt 7. The panel 5, or other structurally supporting object, is placed into the channel in the top rail 2 and then placed into the corresponding channel in the bottom rail 3.
Patent GB-2457910-A (GB)
Title: Eye tape
Inventor: VEETIL ANEESH KUMAR MANKAVIL KOVIL
IPC: A61F9/04
Filed: 2008-02-28
Abstract: The tape has a non-adhesive thicker middle area 3 and non-adhesive edges 1 as well as adhesive areas 2. In use the tape keeps a stretched upper lid closed and the non-adhesive edges allow easy removal of the tape without discomfort. The outer surface allows application of cosmetics to mask the tape and X-ray detectable materials may be incorporated into the tape.
Patent GB-2461944-A (GB)
Title: Bottle holder
Inventor: SIMS DAVID
IPC: A45F3/16
Filed: 2008-07-22
Abstract: A bottle holder 1, 21, 31, 41 comprises at least one hollow receiver 2, 22, 42 configured to receive a bottle 14, carton or other beverage container. The holder 1, 21, 31 may be provided with manually graspable handles or knobs 5, 6, 7, 25, 27 to aid pouring of the beverage, and may also be provided with a detachably mounted bail handle or the like for carrying, which can be mounted on sockets 12 having keyhole-shaped recesses 13.. Gripping bands 8, 9, 28, 29, 48 extend circumferentially around an inner wall of the receiver 2, 22, 42, to grip a bottle 14 or the like inserted into the receiver. The gripping bands 8, 9, 28, 48 are provided with a series of resilient fingers 11, 30, 50 extending inwardly, which are deflected as the bottle 14, or carton is inserted. The Fingers may be individually mounted on the holder or integrally formed with it. Alternatively, a continuous gripping band with a stretchable inner circumference may be used. A bottle holder (31, fig.6) for multiple bottles 14 may be provided. The bottle holder (41, Figs. 7and8) may comprise a holster arrangement to be worn on a belt (45, Figs. 7 and 8).
Patent GB-2462609-A (GB)
Title: Rotating LED display with persistence of vision effect
Inventor: HUANG WAN-HSIANG
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 2008-08-12
Abstract: An LED display device for displaying a pattern on a rotatable object 103 by persistence of vision is disclosed. The display device comprises a first printed circuit board 1 rotating with the rotatable object on which are mounted at least one bank of light emitting diodes A-J. A second printed circuit board is attached to the first printed circuit board and has a bank of elastic sheets (20, Fig. 1B) mounted thereon. A third printed circuit board 3 is provided which has a conductive pattern 30 thereon, e.g. formed of copper foil, the pattern being that which is to be displayed when the device rotates. The third printed circuit board does not rotate with the rotatable object. As the first and second printed circuit boards rotate, the elastic sheets make contact with the pattern of the third printed circuit board, and each elastic sheet is connected to a corresponding LED to illuminate the LEDs that correspond to the pattern. The device may be attached to a wheel, tyre, windmill, electric fan, plane or helicopter propeller or rotating advertisement board. The pattern may be any text or figure and is preferably a logo for a vehicle manufacturer.
Patent GB-2455226-A (GB)
Title: Accessory hose detection for suction cleaner
Inventor: PARR RICHARD S
IPC: A47L5/32
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: A suction cleaner consists of a floor suction nozzle secured to a base portion of the cleaner and in fluid communication with a recovery tank. An accessory hose 638 is secured to a either the handle or the base portion of the suction clear, and is received within a holder 816. The holder has a sensor 841 for sensing the position of the accessory hose 638 within the holder 816. The function of the suction cleaner is controlled in response to the position of the accessory hose within the holder. Preferably the suction cleaner has a valve assembly for selectively blocking the airflow to the floor suction nozzle, the valve assembly being moved between a first position which at least partially blocks suction to the floor suction nozzle and a second position in which suction is permitted to the floor suction nozzle. The movement of the valve assembly being dictated by the sensed position of the accessory hose 638 in the holder 816. The cleaner also has a solution tank for supplying cleaning solution to the surface to be cleaned.
Patent GB-2469502-A (GB)
Title: Tidal generator control
Inventor: STEVENS AARON JACK
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2009-04-17
Abstract: Control of the alignment of a tidal stream energy device is based on a model related to predicted tidal stream flow directions at the device for given dates and times. Control is based upon repeatedly interrogating the model to determine the predicted tidal stream flow direction at the device for the present date and time and changing the alignment/positioning of the tidal stream energy device so that the device is appropriately aligned to optimise energy generated from the tidal stream flow direction.
Patent GB-2470184-A (GB)
Title: Patch panel extending rearwardly of mounting brackets
Inventor: BROWN TIMOTHY ROLAND
IPC: H04Q1/14
Filed: 2009-05-11
Abstract: A patch panel has a connector section 10 with a front face, a rear face and a plurality of apertures 20 for cable connectors. Brackets 11 are releasably attached to each end of the connector section 10 for mounting the panel to a support frame with the front face accessible from the front of the frame. The connector section has opposed outer parts 12 extending rearwardly of the brackets at an acute angle to a notional line 28 extending between the brackets. The connector section further has adjacent inner parts 13 connected together at their inner ends through a central part 14 and at their outer ends to the outer parts 12, the inner parts 13 extending forwardly towards said line 28 at an acute angle thereto. The patch panel inner parts 13, having cable apertures 20 supporting connector sockets 21, thus lie at an angle to one another, thereby facilitating cable connection; but no part of the front face need project forwards of the mounting brackets 11, thereby enabling the patch panel to be mounted within a cabinet without interference between the patch panel and a door of the cabinet.