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Patent GB-2410921-A (GB)
Title: Method for the manufacture of a hollow fibre-composite component and intermediate product therefor
Inventor: WEIMER CHRISTIAN-ING
IPC: B29C70/22
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: Intermediate product for the manufacture of a hollow fibre-composite component, comprises a three-dimensional, hollow pre-form (2) of reinforcing fibre material corresponding to the shape and dimensions of the hollow fibre-composite component to be manufactured, with a three-dimensional reinforcing fibre structure (12) which is formed from at least one planar, single- or multi-layer blank (4, 6, 8) of two-dimensional, web-like reinforcing fibre material matching the final dimensions, and a closable total cross-sectional profile with at least two hollow chambers (H) located adjacent to each other, which are separated from each other by a rib-like partition (10) which is formed by an overlap region (R) of the at least one blank (4, 6, 8) which is stitched in two dimensions by a compacting seam (K) which fixes the shape and dimensions of the rib-like partition (10) as well as its position in relation to adjacent blank regions (a, c) and pre-fixes, pre-compacts and reinforces the reinforcing fibre material in the region of the partition (10). Also included is a method for the manufacture of a hollow fibre-composite component by means of such an intermediate product.
Patent GB-2419736-A (GB)
Title: Stabilized solid-state gyrolaser without blind region
Inventor: SCHWARTZ SYLVAIN
IPC: H01S3/083
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: The invention concerns solid-state gyrolasers used to measure rotation speeds or relative angular positions. This type of equipment is used, in particular, in aeronautical applications. The purpose of the invention is to complete the optic devices required to control the instability of lasers, using specific optic devices that eliminate the blind region. In this way, a "fully optic" solid-state laser is obtained, without moving parts, stable, and without blind regions. These devices comprise in particular reciprocal (6, 9) and nonreciprocal (5, 8) optical rotators, arranged so that two counter-propagating optical modes travel in the cavity (1) at sufficiently different frequencies to avoid mode locking.
Patent GB-2423540-A (GB)
Title: Core drills and cutting discs
Inventor: HALBEISEN MARIO
IPC: B28D1/04
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A core drill comprises a tubular body having a closed end adapted to be fitted to a drill and an open end with an annular face substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the body, at least one drill segment fixed to the annular face, the at least one segment having at least one through passage (9) extending through the thickness of the wall of the tubular body to permit cooling fluid to pass between the inside and the outside (10) of the tubular body. The through passage may comprise at least one aperture passing through the segment. Alternatively, the segment may have at least one notch or groove formed in one of its edges, the notch or groove co-operating with the annular face to provide the through passage. The notch or groove may be of part circular or triangular cross-section. The through passage may extend substantially radially of the tubular body or at an angle to a radius through the wall of the tubular body to assist fluid flow. A cutting disc is also disclosed having fluid passages 23, 24, 25.
Patent GB-2425185-A (GB)
Title: Camera support and associated apparatus
Inventor: LAVENDER ALAN HOWARD
IPC: F16M13/04
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: A support 100 for a camera includes elements that are able to rotate with respect to one another, enabling a camera supported thereon to be steered in a plurality of axes. In particular, the support 100 enables steering of a camera at least about an axis having a substantially vertical component. The support may include a shoulder brace 102. The shoulder brace 102 can rest on the camera operators shoulder, and is able to twist in order to conform to different operator's shoulders. A balance plate 12 may be attached to the rear end of the shoulder brace (102) to provide a counter-balance to a camera. Two angled handles 2 may be provided, by which the operator can control movement of the camera. An elevator unit 800 enabling a camera to be raised to above its normal operating position may also be provided. The support 100 is particularly envisaged to be used with a digital movie camera.
Patent GB-2413532-A (GB)
Title: Guide system for forming ink images
Inventor: WINSTON JEFFREY MARVIN
IPC: B41K1/42
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: An inking system for forming an ink image on an inking surface, comprises a guide system and an inking assembly. The guide system defines at least one side edge surface and is arranged in a desired orientation on the inking surface. The inking assembly is used to form an ink image on the inking surface. In particular, the at least one side edge surface of the guide system is sized and dimensioned to engage the at least one inking assembly such that the ink image is formed at a desired location on the inking surface.
Patent GB-2414306-A (GB)
Title: Timing apparatus displaying the remaining time and/or elapsed time of a predetermined time period
Inventor: JARMOOZ NADER
IPC: G04F1/00
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a predetermined time period comprises timing means, display means and control means for controlling the display means. The display means is preferably arranged to display both time elapsed from the start of the predetermined time period and time remaining until the end of the predetermined time period. In one embodiment, the display means consists of a row of LEDs which illuminate in sequence to indicate the time elapsed since the start of an adjustable predetermined time period. A second display means consists of dual 7-segment LEDs or liquid crystal display which indicate alphanumerically the time remaining until the end of the predetermined time period. The device is particularly useful for people giving speeches and other oral presentations. The row of LEDs preferably being split into three sections representing start, middle and end, the respective LEDs of each section being of a different colour.
Patent GB-2414752-A (GB)
Title: Tieback connector
Inventor: MCCANNA JASON C
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: A tieback connector for attaching a riser 18 to a subsea production assembly includes a main body 32 adapted to be coupled to the subsea production assembly having a central passageway sufficiently large to pass an end of the riser string 18 therein and a connector positioner (54 fig 13A) coupled to the main body. The connector positioner is adapted to secure the tieback connector around a circumferential surface of a wellhead 24. The tieback connector may comprise an aligning extension portion 44 defined by a funnel-shaped tip, which aids alignment of the riser terminus during landing. The tieback connector may comprise a ring-shaped gripping band (56 fig 13B) having opposed flanges, to which are connected hydraulic cylinders which, when activated, cause the connector positioner to grip the circumferential surface of the wellhead 24.
Patent GB-2414358-A (GB)
Title: Spring-biased hinges for wireless communications devices
Inventor: GORDECKI RYSZARD
IPC: E05F1/12
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: A hinged panel 110 coupled to a body member 120, for example in a mobile telephone or the like, includes a torsion spring 150 coupled to the body member and to the panel. A cam 127 coupled to the body member and a cam follower 134 is coupled to the panel. The cam is biased into contact with the cam follower by compression spring 130. A decreasing counter-torque is applied to the panel by the spring biased cam and follower assembly when the torsion spring torque is above a specified level, and an increasing assisting-torque is applied to the panel by the spring biased cam and follower assembly when the torsion spring torque is below a specified level. The rotation of the hinge is variably damped by compressing a resilient member 140 between the body member 120 and the panel 110 with a compression spring 130.
Patent GB-2414842-A (GB)
Title: Clearing specific entries in a buffer
Inventor: SLEGEL TIMOTHY J
IPC: G06F12/10
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: Selected units of storage, such as segments of storage or regions of storage, are invalidated. The invalidation is facilitated by the setting of invalidation indicators located in data structure entries corresponding to the units of storage to be invalidated. Additionally, buffer entries associated with the invalidated units of storage or other chosen units of storage are cleared. An instruction is provided to perform the invalidation and/or clearing. Moreover, buffer entries associated with a particular address space are cleared, without any invalidation. This is also performed by the instruction. The instruction can be implemented in software, hardware, firmware or some combination thereof, or it can be emulated.
Patent GB-2430921-A (GB)
Title: Powered mechanism for golf cart
Inventor: LIAO GORDON
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2005-10-10
Abstract: A powered mechanism is attachable to a range of golf carts of a type for manually pulling or pushing of a frame carrying a golf club bag. The device includes a housing assembly 31, a motor 32, a battery 33, a circuit board 34 and a drive shaft 35. A fixing device 4 is provided for each of a left and right portion of the drive shaft. The fixing device 4 is connected to foot tube 62 of the golf cart. Thus the mechanism converts a traditional golf cart into a powered golf cart. The device may be provided with sliding and angularly adjustable fixings and a carrying handle. The drive shaft is typically attached to two driven wheels. Control features may be provided on a handlebar of the cart.
Patent GB-2434297-A (GB)
Title: A power cable safety device
Inventor: FOX JOHN
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A power cable safety device comprises a rigid arm 3 affixed to a base portion 5. The base is fitted with a means 4 for attaching to the waist of the operator. This attachment means may be in the form of a belt, a harness, or even an item of clothing. The cable 1 is attached to the extreme end of the arm by a spring loaded clip 7 or a clamp. Alternately the arm may have a plurality of slots, holes or cut-outs as a means of retaining the cable (figure 5). In use the device provides a means of maintaining a safe distance between the power supply cable and the cutting edges and moving parts of an electrically powered machine such as a lawn mower or hedge cutter.
Patent GB-2429279-A (GB)
Title: Method for Cross Interference Correction for Correlation Spectroscopy
Inventor: HOBBY JAMES
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2005-11-23
Abstract: Correlation spectroscopy measure is improved by correcting for cross interference. This is achieved through applying different gains to the output signals whereby the effect of background interferent species, such as background gases, can be calculated and an automatic correction factor applied. The method may be used for reducing cross interference in gas filter correlation measurements. The method may include taking measurements using two or more baseline references at different levels. The method may use absorption or reflectance measurements at any wavelength for any medium: solid, liquid, gas or plasma.
Patent GB-2430882-A (GB)
Title: AICA riboside formulation
Inventor: STOVER RICHARD R
IPC: A61K47/24
Filed: 2005-12-12
Abstract: A solution of 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide (AICA) riboside, or an analogue, solvate, isomer, tautomer or salt thereof, is formulated with a buffer, for example Tris, phosphate or histidine, to give a pH of 6.5-7.5. The solution is preferably sterilised. Sterilisation may be achieved by lyophilisation or any other suitable method. The solution may be provided as a perfusate solution with the further inclusion of an excipient, and a second therapeutic agent may be included. These solutions are useful in the treatment or prevention or treatment of ischaemic conditions, conditions regulated by adenosine or reduced blood flow to a tissue. Conditions which may be treated include, for example heart attack, stroke, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, kidney ischemia and hepatic or pancreatic injuries. The solution may be useful for the treatment of such conditions during cardiac surgery such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). A lyophilised composition comprising AICA riboside and a buffer is also outlined, as are kits comprising these compositions and solutions.
Patent GB-2421934-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle with smoothing and cylinder deactivation
Inventor: ZILLMER MICHAEL
IPC: B60W30/20
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine (20 see fig 1) and an electric machine (10 see fig 1), which is preferably a motor-generator. At least one cylinder of the engine (20) may be selectively switched off. Preferably two or more cylinders are switched off in an alternating pattern. The electric machine (10) is controlled to counteract and damp rotational fluctuations arising from the switching off of some of the cylinders. A partial moment produced by the electric machine (10) may be controlled in response to an ascertained value of the rotational non-uniformity. The engine (20) and electric machine (10) may be connected to each other in a mechanically variable manner.
Patent GB-2435433-A (GB)
Title: Trampoline frame structure
Inventor: CHU ARTHUR
IPC: A63B5/11
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: A modified trampoline holder structure comprises a plurality of transverse tubes 20, six connection sleeves 24 and three supporting tubes/legs. The tranverse tubes 20 are connected together into a ring shape. Each connection sleeve 24 firmly clamps the joint of two adjacent transverse tubes 20. Each connection sleeve 24 is inserted into an end opening of one supporting tube. Locking bumps 40 are formed at two sides of the inner edge of each tube clamping portion 32. Corresponding locking grooves 28 are formed at two sides of the joint of two adjacent transverse tubes 20. When the tube clamping portion 32 firmly clamps the joint of two adjacent transverse tubes 20, the locking bump 40 and the locking groove 28 will be locked together. Each insertion tube portion 30 is composed of at least two arc-shaped sheets. Detents 38 that can be locked together are formed on the two arc-shaped sheets 34.
Patent GB-2438199-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for building a wall
Inventor: JARDINE MARK HAMILTON
IPC: E04B2/08
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: A wall 1 comprising a plurality of wall sections 2, substantially rectangular in shape including a display face 6 and a rear face 4. The wall sections 2 are supported by supporting blocks 8, each having a substantially "L" shaped cross section including a foot portion 10 and an arm portion 12 extending substantially perpendicularly to the foot portion 10. The rear face 14 of the wall sections 2 are secured to the arm portions 12 of the supporting blocks 8 so that the wall sections 2 are supported by the supporting blocks 8 with the rear face 4 adjacent the arm portion 12 and the display face 6 directed away from the supporting blocks 8. The supporting blocks 8 are secured to pads 14 which are installed in the ground and spaced apart along the course of the wall. Another embodiment relates to a method of erecting the above wall.
Patent GB-2441151-A (GB)
Title: Preventing the accidental initiation of an explosive tool in a wellbore
Inventor: KNEISL PHILIP
IPC: E21B43/1185
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A tool for use in a wellbore has an activation assembly 210, which has a support structure 202 and a reactive layer 200 on the support structure 202. The reactive layer 200 is formed of a pyrotechnic material. The activation assembly 210 also includes an electrically conductive protective layer 204 covering the reactive layer 200 to protect the reactive layer from electrostatic discharge (ESD). The tool further includes an explosive to be activated by the activation assembly 210.
Patent GB-2431026-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and writing method
Inventor: YAMADA SHIGEKAZU
IPC: G11C7/10
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a memory cell array including multi-valued memory cells each having a plurality of different threshold values; a first latch circuit for latching information in input information of multi-words; a second latch circuit for latching write information obtained by converting the information in the input information of the multi-words to information that are in accordance with the levels of the multi-valued memory cells; a write circuit for writing the information into the multi-valued memory cells for each group corresponding to the number of memory cells into which the information can be simultaneously written; and a control circuit for controlling the writing into the memory cell array. Thus, information are simultaneously written for each of the groups into which the input information of the multi-words are divided, so that the write time per unit word can be substantially shortened. In this way, during the writing into the multi-valued memory cells, even if programs and verifications must be repeated many times, the write time does not increase.
Patent GB-2452291-A (GB)
Title: Window frame
Inventor: WILSON ANTHONY
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: A door or window comprises an outer frame section 4 and an inner frame section 6. The inner and outer frame sections are provided with complimentary retaining formations 16 18 which engage on relative transverse movement of the sections permitting the inner frame 6 to be mounted on a prefabricated outer frame 4. The retaining formation on the inner frame 6 may be a returned lip 16 and the formation on the outer frame a complimentary shaped channel 18. Further the wall of the channel 20 may be inserted into slot 22 of the returned lip and may be provided with tooth formations 24 to secure the two frames together. A second retaining system may also be used in the form of a locking strip or clip 30 with sidewalls 32 34 provided with teeth formations. These teeth engage with channels on the inner and outer frames securing them together. A bead may be mounted to the outer frame member.
Patent GB-2453127-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Cell System
Inventor: KELLS ASHLEY
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: A method of starting operation of a fuel cell system (100) comprising a fuel cell stack (110), the method comprising the steps of: i) opening an anode inlet valve (153) to allow fuel to enter an anode volume of the fuel cell stack (110) : ii) operating an air compressor (133) in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet (126) of the fuel cell stack (110) to allow air to enter a cathode volume of the fuel cell stack (110); iii) monitoring the temperature of the cathode inlet (126) and/or outlet (121); and iv) operating a water injection system to inject water into the cathode volume once the temperature of fluid passing through the cathode inlet and/or outlet exceeds a preset level, wherein a current drawn from the fuel cell stack (110) is limited to prevent a voltage measured across one or more cells in the fuel cell stack (110) from falling below a first voltage threshold.
Patent GB-2442593-A (GB)
Title: Multi compartment drink bottle
Inventor: ROTH DONNA
IPC: A47J43/27
Filed: 2007-10-03
Abstract: The drink bottle 10 has a first compartment 12, a second compartment 14 and a lid 40. The first compartment 12 defines a cavity 30 in which a consumable beverage may be stored. The second compartment 14 includes a plate 64 with channels 66. The plate 64 is rotatable between a position where the channels 66 form passageways between the first 12 and second 14 compartments and a position where the first 12 and second 14 compartments are separated. The first compartment 12 defines a cavity 30 adapted to hold a consumable beverage. The first compartment 12 consists of an inner panel and an outer panel, which in combination form a cavity for the receipt of a thermal energy storage medium 28, such as a gel, such that the bottle 10 is adapted to heat or cool the beverage contained therein. The second compartment 14 may also carry a thermal energy storage medium.
Patent GB-2448954-A (GB)
Title: Detachable door restraint
Inventor: EAVES STEVEN THOMAS
IPC: E05C19/18
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A door restraint comprises a saddle housing 1 which engages over the door and pivotally supports a shaft 2 from which a restraining arm 3 extends. An apertured disc 4 is secured to the shaft 2 and an apertured member 5 is secured on the housing to enable a padlock to engage through the apertures to lock the arm 3 in position. In the position shown the arm 3 will engage the door frame to prevent door opening but the arm can be rotated to a inactive position.
Patent GB-2444441-A (GB)
Title: Torque ripple suppressor of engine
Inventor: NAKAO KIYOHARU
IPC: H02P25/08
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A torque ripple suppressor (50) comprising an SR motor (20) coupled with an engine, a means (24) for detecting the rotational position of the SR motor (20), a means (41) for calculating the interval of pulses outputted from the rotational position detecting means (24), a means (42) for calculating the average of calculation values from the pulse interval calculating means (41), a pulse output state judging means (44) for judging whether the calculation value from the pulse interval calculating means (41) is larger than the calculation value from the pulse interval average value calculating means (42) or not, and a means (48) for controlling the powering current or regenerative current of the SR motor (20) based on the judged results from the pulse output state judging means (44).
Patent GB-2447765-A (GB)
Title: Dual pawl reversible ratchet mechanism
Inventor: HOPPER RICHARD
IPC: B25B13/46
Filed: 2008-03-18
Abstract: The ratchet 10 includes a body 14 with a cavity 16 receiving pawls 20, 22 and ratchet gear 24. A cover plate 50 closes the cavity. A reversing lever 70 is operably coupled with the pawls for selecting the drive direction. The lever has a first recess for receiving a spring-biased ball 156 in a first lever position corresponding to a first drive direction. A second recess receives the spring-biased ball in a second lever position corresponding to a second drive direction. The reversing lever has a raised portion between the first and second recesses which includes a peak 166 and first and second ramps 162 leading to the recesses. The ratchet may include a through bore with a first bore opening proximate to the reversing lever and a second bore opening distal to the lever. The reversing lever may further include first and second stops to limit rotation. A spacer may additionally be placed between the reversing lever and the cover plate.
Patent GB-2460231-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing frozen beverages
Inventor: COOK CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: A23G9/04
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: A system for dispensing frozen beverages has a freeze cylinder 2 for producing frozen beverage with a desired ice fraction. The freeze cylinder 2 has an inlet 4 and an outlet 6 connected to a circuit 8 around which frozen beverage produced in the freeze cylinder 2 can be circulated, preferably by a positive displacement pump 10. The beverage circuit 8 has one or more outlets 12a, 12b for dispense of frozen beverage and a source 14 of beverage is provided for replacing frozen beverage dispensed from the outlets 12a, 12b. T he freeze cylinder 2 and pump 10 are operable by control means responsive to the condition and/or dispense of the frozen beverage. Using a positive displacement pump allows the fluid properties to be maintained over increased distances between the freeze cylinder 2 and the outlets 12a, 12b.