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Patent GB-2477166-A (GB)
Title: Transport responsive load system
Inventor: HOWE ANDREW
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2010-01-26
Abstract: A transport responsive load system includes a distribution network (fig 1, 30) connecting electrical power generators (fig 1, 20) to a power coupling 50, 200 of electrically-propelled vehicles 60. A controller (Fig 1, 100,120) controls power utilized by the vehicles 60 and provides a demand response to the electrical distribution network 30 to improve a match between power supplied to and consumed from the network 30. The vehicle can include an energy store 90 such as a battery or super capacitor to supply operating energy and store regenerative braking energy and a controller 80 to direct energy flow between the vehicle motor/generators 70, the energy store and the distribution network. The demand responsive service provided to the network can be monitored by a recorder 190 that determines the power transferred, either from the voltage and current or from the vehicle's mass and changes in speed. A speed indicator enables a user 110 to modify travelling speed to help balance the power supplied to and from the network. Power can be coupled to the vehicle by electrified rail, pantograph, inductive or direct contact transfer at a charging station (fig 3,310) where the vehicle can be parked and the battery charged from and/or supply power to the network in a demand responsive manner.
Patent GB-2468584-A (GB)
Title: Mould fill level sensing system
Inventor: HARPER ALAN ROGER
IPC: B29C39/44
Filed: 2010-03-10
Abstract: A sensing system for providing a means of determining when an injection mould is filled. An upper mould face 1 includes a bonded in mould insert 4 into which the sensor body 6 fits. The sensor body which is preferably made form PTFE is formed with a cone shaped chamber 7 positioned directly over the mould cavity 3. The sensing system includes a pneumatic microswitch 14 having an operating element 15 arranged for movement in response to movement of a diaphragm 10 operated by a change in pressure and a plate means 16 in contact with the diaphragm 10 and with the operating element 15. Movement of the diaphragm 10 causes the mocroswitch to operate and generate a signal when a predetermined fluid level is reached to cause a resin injection machine to stop.
Patent GB-2479591-A (GB)
Title: Electrical fan heater comprising two air outlets
Inventor: CHIU MING-TSUNG
IPC: F24D15/02
Filed: 2010-04-16
Abstract: A heater has an outer casing (100, fig. 1) and at least one core assembly 2. An air inlet 101 is formed through a rear surface of the outer casing. Two air outlets 102 are formed respectively through two sides of the outer casing. Each core assembly is mounted in the outer casing and has at least one fan (20, fig.6) and two heating assemblies (30, fig.6). Each fan draws air axially from the air inlet and blows air radially towards the air outlets. The heating assemblies are mounted respectively in the sides of the outer casing and correspond respectively to the air outlets. A power cable 103 is mounted through the outer casing, where the fan and heating assemblies are connected electrically to the power cable. Preferably, each heating assembly has a PTC ceramic heating component. With such positioning of the air inlet and the air outlets, warmed air blows out from both sides of the outer casing. The heater is designed to increase convection speed and accelerate the warming of ambient air so as improve the efficiency of ambient air heating.
Patent GB-2466903-A (GB)
Title: Identification and monitoring of vehicle sensors
Inventor: KRANZ MARK J
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2008-10-13
Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for monitoring the status of sensors that sense the parameters of one or more vehicle components. A monitor in a first vehicle receives RF signals from sensors that are located remotely from the monitor. The sensors may be associated with vehicles other than the first vehicle, and it is desired to monitor only the sensor(s) that are also associated with the first vehicle. Sensors may be selected for monitoring by reading a plurality of different sensors and selecting one or more sensors from the plurality of sensors that are associated with the first vehicle and thus are to be monitored. Sensors that are to be monitored are selected based on predetermined criteria after it is determined that the first vehicle is in motion. The monitor includes a motion sensor that is operable to determine if the vehicle is in motion.
Patent GB-2467083-A (GB)
Title: Power slips
Inventor: CEROVSEK MILAN
IPC: E21B19/06
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: A slip assembly for gripping pipe during well drilling operations has a housing with a hole for receiving a section of pipe. Pockets in the housing are spaced circumferentially around the hole. Each of the pockets has side walls that face toward each other and are connected to each other by a back wall that has at least one ramp surface. A slip segment is located in each pocket, each slip segment having side edges that engage the side walls of one of the pockets. Each slip segment has a back side with a ramp surface that engages the ramp surface on the back wall of the pocket. Each of the slip seginents is movable within its pocket from an upper outward position to a lower inward position in gripping engagement with the pipe.
Patent GB-2474361-A (GB)
Title: Metering valve with liquid discharge element
Inventor: BURBY MARTIN LAURENCE
IPC: B65D83/52
Filed: 2010-10-08
Abstract: There is provided a discharge assembly apparatus 101 for discharging a metered volume of a liquid when used in combination with a liquid-containing, pressurised or pressurisable container 102, preferably an aerosol container. The discharge assembly apparatus 101 has an actuator assembly incorporating a valve stem 104 adapted for movement from a first limit position to a second limit position. The valve stem 104 has a discharge conduit 125 with an inlet 128 through which liquid is introduced, and an outlet from which liquid is discharged from the apparatus. The apparatus 101 further has a metering chamber 134b formed within the valve stem 104, incorporating a liquid discharge element 131 which is moveable by fluid pressure from the container 102 from a liquid primed position, to a liquid discharged position to effect discharge of said metered volume of liquid. The liquid discharge element 131 is moveable by a returning force from its liquid discharged position to its liquid primed position. The apparatus 101 further has an inlet/ outlet arrangement 126 for introduction of liquid from the container into the metering chamber 134b and for discharge of liquid from the metering chamber 134b. The apparatus also has a housing 103 wherein the valve stem 104 and the inner surface of the housing are arranged such that a fluid transfer passageway 135 is defined therebetween, and the discharge conduit 125 arrangement of the valve stem provides 104 in the second limit position thereof communication between the outlet of the metering chamber 134b and the outlet 125 of the valve stem 104 via the fluid transfer passageway 128. The liquid discharge element 131 may be a sphere.
Patent GB-2475139-A (GB)
Title: Power tool having a centrifugal brake mounted on a work spindle
Inventor: NI ZUGEN
IPC: A01D34/68
Filed: 2010-10-20
Abstract: A power tool, preferably a mower, which includes a support 3 provided with motor 1 and a work spindle 2 having a turning wheel 4 fixed thereon and driven to rotate by the motor spindle 5. A brake ring 6, fixed on the support 3, is sleeved around the work spindle 2 and extends into the turning wheel 4. During the normal operation, centrifugal force of the brake pad 9 is bigger than pressure of the elastic member 8, preferably a spring, and thus the brake pad 9 will be radially separated from the brake ring 6; while during the brake operation, centrifugal force of the brake pad 9 is smaller than pressure of the elastic member 8, and thus the brake pad 9 will be radially brought into contact with the brake ring 6. The brake device being located on the work spindle 2, not only facilitates the structural design, but also improves the brake effect.
Patent GB-2485766-A (GB)
Title: Contaminant detection using permittivity measurement and creation of a reference sample
Inventor: SHERRATT MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G01N27/00
Filed: 2010-11-18
Abstract: A process and sample conditioning system, used in conjunction with a portable hand held device making measurements, based on complex permittivity, to detect levels of contamination and additives or components present in liquid fuels. A static reference sample is created for comparison with the unprocessed test sample by passing the test sample through a specific sorbent to absorb the contaminant or component to be measured. The complex permittivity of the fluid directly output from the sorbent is measured and compared with the complex permittivity of the test sample and previous calibration data to give a contamination measurement. This process eliminates the need for solvents traditionally used to wash the absorbed contaminant from the sorbent. The measurement process is particularly applicable to measuring levels of FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) in marine and automotive liquid fuels. In one embodiment the permittivity measuring component may be replaced with an optical measuring component.
Patent GB-2486229-A (GB)
Title: Locking Kettle filter
Inventor: CHEUNG CHUN MING
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2010-12-07
Abstract: A kettle 1 comprising: a receptacle 9 for water, the receptacle having an outlet from which water may be poured; a heating element adjacent the receptacle, the receptacle having an upwardly facing opening, closable by a lid; a handle; and the lid permanently secured to the handle; a filter unit 14 being secured to the lid by a hinge; the filter unit being moveable between a deployed position wherein the unit engages a wall of the receptacle so that water poured from the kettle passes through the filter, and a stowed position wherein the unit is in spaced relation to the wall of the receptacle so that water poured from the kettle does not pass through the filter; locking means are arranged so that the filter unit may be releasably locked in either of a stowed or deployed position, and a linkage arrangement may connecting the handle to the locking means and filter unit, arranged so that when the lid is moved from an open position to a closed position the filter unit is located in a fully or partially stowed position until the filter unit is within the receptacle and wherein the filter unit is moved to a deployed position when the lid is completely closed. Locking means may directly engage the lid and handle so that the lid may be locked into a closed position without engaging the vessel.
Patent GB-2473167-A (GB)
Title: Radar system and method
Inventor: OSWALD GORDON KENNETH ANDREW
IPC: G01S13/42
Filed: 2008-12-03
Abstract: A radar system for discriminating between sources of radar interference and targets of interest. The system includes a transmitter for transmitting radar signals into a region, a receiver for receiving return signals of the radar signals returned from within the region, and a processor for processing the return signals to discriminate between return signals returned from a first object and return signals returned from a second object where the return signals from the second object comprise both zero and non-zero Doppler components and interfere with the return signals from the first object. The radar system is operable for discriminating between the return signals when the return signals are received at a distance from the second object which is less than a proximity limit based on the geometry of the object.
Patent GB-2490527-A (GB)
Title: Mirror and mirror shell moulding method
Inventor: OLIVE GRAHAM
IPC: B29C33/42
Filed: 2011-05-04
Abstract: A thin film mirror, comprises a mirror shell 605 and a reflective film 601 stretched between forming structures 603 provided on said mirror shell. The shell and film are arranged such that they form a chamber which is capable of being placed under vacuum. The mirror shell has an inner surface which forms an inner wall of the chamber. The mirror shell is a moulded part where its inner surface is a controlled surface, or    A    surface, in the sense of being the surface formed next to the mould during the moulding process. A male mould with a groove near its edge is used so the shell is made with a protrusion 611 to ensure film tension. The male mould has a profile which is part of a sphere or toroid.
Patent GB-2477693-A (GB)
Title: Floating well intervention arrangement comprising a heave compensated work deck and method for a well intervention
Inventor: KRISTENSEN PER HERBERT
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 2009-12-11
Abstract: A floating arrangement is provided for overhauling hydrocarbon wells at sea by means of coiled tubing, where the floating arrangement comprises a drill floor and a work deck which is arranged in an opening in the drill floor. The floating arrangement comprises a first set of heave-compensating devices which are arranged for connection to a slip joint connected to a riser in such a manner that an approximately constant tension in the riser can be maintained when the floating arrangement moves in the water. The floating arrangement further comprises a second set of heave-compensating devices which are arranged for connection to the work deck in such a manner that the work deck is at an approximately constant distance from the seabed when the work deck can move relative to the drill floor and the floating arrangement moves in the water. The invention also comprises a method for overhauling hydrocarbon wells at sea from a floating arrangement by means of a coiled tubing frame.
Patent GB-2491825-A (GB)
Title: A permanent magnet combined journal and thrust bearing for a large shaft
Inventor: TURNER WILLIAM BRIAN
IPC: F16C32/04
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: A pseudo-levitation permanent magnet bearing assembly 14, 15, with thrust and radial load capability, for a tubular rotating shaft 1 is provided. The capability of the bearing assembly 15 can be varied by changing the V angle of its construction. It runs without any lubrication and in a vacuum and this makes it suitable for flywheel and many other applications. Considerable use is made of prime numbers of opposing pairs of permanent magnets in rings, in prime numbers of said rings, to minimise "cogging" and maximise stability. It can be designed as a stand-alone bearing or in a bearing shaft assembly, incorporating a hollow rotating shaft 1 running on a fixed shaft 3 or in any of the usual bearing combinations. The preferred embodiment V shape of the opposing magnet faces and the magnetic repulsion forces resist adequately centrifugal forces due to rotational speed and keep magnets in loci. The bearing assembly incorporates solid lubricated bearing pads in thrust and radial positions which are normally disengaged and only come into action if magnets are in danger of rubbing.
Patent GB-2479293-A (GB)
Title: Sintered metal oxide for thermistor, thermistor element, thermistor temperature sensor and method for producing sintered metal oxide for thermistor
Inventor: FUJITA TOSHIAKI
IPC: C04B35/00
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a sintered metal oxide used for thermistors, which includes a complex oxide represented by the following general forinula: La1-y,Ay(Cr1-x,Mnx)O3(wherein A represents at least one of Ca and Sr, and x and y satisfy 0.0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0 and 0.0 < y ≤ 0.7). Also disclosed is a thermistor element (3) comprising a sintered metal oxide (2) for thermistors and at least a pair of lead wires (1) each having an end affixed to the sintered metal oxide (2) for thennistors.
Patent GB-2484392-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery system
Inventor: BLOWERS NICOLA JANE
IPC: A44C5/00
Filed: 2011-10-04
Abstract: A jewellery piece 150 including a coupling mechanism for securing an accessory to the jewellery piece, the coupling mechanism comprising: a retaining hook 110 fixed to the jewellery piece, the retaining hook being movable between an open configuration in which the hook enables introduction of an accessory to the coupling mechanism and removal of an accessory from the coupling mechanism, and a closed configuration in which the hook couples the accessory to the jewellery piece. The hook may be a curved metal wire, and is biased to the closed position. Also claimed are an interchangeable jewellery system, and a jewellery spacer for portioning a bracelet into a plurality of sections.
Patent GB-2484804-A (GB)
Title: Long-life sealed sandwich
Inventor: PONT SOLENE
IPC: A21D13/00
Filed: 2011-10-14
Abstract: A sandwich comprises at least two regions of bread which encompass a filling. The sides of the bread that face the filling have incorporated thereon a substance containing 4 to 40% fat. At least a portion of the regions of bread are bonded together to prevent the filling from escaping. The bonding is preferably carried out by radio frequency heat bonding. The sandwich is preferably sealed within a container, such as a toastable pouch, and subject to retort sterilization under controlled conditions. The sandwich may be stored for 60 days after manufacture and then be lightly toasted before eating.
Patent GB-2485043-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for preventing combustion instabilities during transient operations
Inventor: KIRZHNER JOSEPH
IPC: F23N5/24
Filed: 2011-10-20
Abstract: A method and system for preventing or reducing the risk of combustion instabilities in a gas turbine includes utilizing a turbine controller computer processor to compare S31 stored stable operating transient time rate of change of combustion characteristics S30, with actual operating transient time rate of change of combustion characteristics. The stable operating transient time rate of change of combustion characteristics is stored in a memory associated with the controller, and if the actual operating combustion characteristics are divergent from the stored stable combustion characteristics S32, then the controller modifies one or more gas turbine operating parameters S35, S36 to improve stability.
Patent GB-2499217-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum pump with recirculation valve
Inventor: SCHOFIELD NIGEL PAUL
IPC: F04C23/00
Filed: 2012-02-08
Abstract: A multi-stage vacuum pump comprises a plurality of compression stages 12-20, and a booster stage 22. The stages comprise respective rotors supported on one or more common drive shafts. A recirculation valve 28 is associated with the booster stage for selective recirculation of fluid which has been pumped from an inlet 30 to an outlet 32 of the booster stage above a predetermined pressure. The valve may be located on a recirculation path 36 extending from the booster stage outlet to the booster stage inlet. The predetermined pressure may be an absolute pressure associated with the booster stage, or may be a pressure difference between the booster stage inlet and outlet. The valve may comprise a valve member biased towards a valve seat, the bias being overcome to open the valve above the predetermined pressure difference. A pump stator (casing) assembly may comprise pumping chambers for each stage, and a recirculation channel forming the recirculation path.
Patent GB-2500005-A (GB)
Title: Humidifying apparatus
Inventor: STANIFORTH MARK JOSEPH
IPC: B01J19/10
Filed: 2012-03-06
Abstract: A method of generating humid air flow comprises irradiating water stored in a reservoir 140 with ultraviolet radiation (UV lamp 170, fig 4a), conveying an air flow (fan 76, 78) over the water stored in the reservoir, atomising the water stored in the reservoir to humidify the air flow (piezoelectric transducer 160), and agitating the water stored in the reservoir for a period of time during irradiation of the water stored in the reservoir and which is prior to atomisation of the water stored in the reservoir. The water is atomised by the transducer vibrating in an atomisation mode, and the water is agitated by the transducer vibrating in an agitation mode. The mode of vibration may be changed by varying the frequency or amplitude of vibration. Agitation and irradiation of the water in the reservoir may be suspended when in an atomisation mode or when a water tank (120) supplying the reservoir is removed. The period of time may be in the range of 10 to 300 seconds. The UV lamp may be located in a UV radiation transparent tube 172 within the reservoir. A water treatment chamber 142 may contain polyphosphate to prevent limescale.
Patent GB-2486612-A (GB)
Title: Fuse holder
Inventor: SINCLAIR PETER
IPC: H01H85/02
Filed: 2012-03-23
Abstract: A fuse holder 100 for use in electrical distribution apparatus 10 is disclosed that is capable of being more safely replaced in a live circuit, in order to allow for circumstances in which a contractor erroneously does so. Improvements include: a conduit (116, Figs 2, 4, 6 & 8) for receiving a Rogowski coil 117; fixing the fuse contacts to conductors that engage with the busbar rather than a direct connection; a skirt 118 around the contacts to shield the operator from "arc eye" when connecting the fuse holder to the outlet 10; a handle 122 that can be used to insert the fuse holder 100 and also to engage a clamp to secure the contacts in place; a two-part, removable housing for the fuse holder 100 (see Fig 6) to allow for repair if problems should arise; and an interlock (Figs 8 & 11) to prevent operation of the clamp until the fuse holder is home.
Patent GB-2502811-A (GB)
Title: Food processing tool
Inventor: PENDLETON OLIVER
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 2012-06-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a tool intended as an attachment or accessory for a food processor and configured to automate the delicate operation of folding ingredients together without expelling air. The tool comprises first and second curved blades 20, 30 which depend from a casing part 40 that is rotated within a processing bowl by means of a geared arrangement that picks up rotary drive from a drive shaft 43 coupled to a driven outlet on the base of the food processor. The blades are disposed at different distances from the axis about which the casing rotates, so that the outer blade passes closer to the wall of the bowl than does the inner blade, and the food-contacting surfaces of the blades are each formed to gently lift and turn ingredients, such that the outer blade turns ingredients in towards the axis and the inner blade turns ingredients outwardly therefrom. A gearing arrangement is provided to rotate either or both of the blades relative to the casing part, thereby causing at least one of the blades to execute a planetary mixing action.
Patent GB-2502998-A (GB)
Title: Automatic creation of endpoint definition documents for different environments
Inventor: SMITHSON MARTIN JAMES
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-06-13
Abstract: A method for operating the web service registry comprises the steps of detecting the creation of a first endpoint definition document for a specific web service, the first endpoint definition document defining address data for the specific web service in one environment (e.g. production, development or test environment), accessing data defining the different environments within the service registry, creating one or more additional endpoint definition documents for the specific web service from the first endpoint definition document and the accessed data, and storing the or each additional endpoint definition document in the service registry, preferably with an environment specific suffix