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Patent GB-2447668-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Pipe Testing
Inventor: ROBERTS PETER MILES
IPC: F16L55/00
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: A method of testing pipes for use in making subsea pipelines comprises cutting a ring from one or more pipes of the type used to make the pipeline; forming flat, substantially parallel surfaces on the ends of the ring; providing means for measuring strain and deformation of the ring; mounting the ring in a pressure chamber such that the ends of the ring form seals with opposing walls of the chamber to isolate the inside of the ring from the outside; increasing the pressure outside the ring and measuring the strain and deformation on the ring as the pressure increases; and using the deformation and strain measurements to determine a wall thickness for pipes to be used for the pipeline. An apparatus for testing rings cut from pipes for use in making subsea pipelines, comprises first and second test chamber sections which, when placed together define a test chamber for receiving the ring to be tested; one or more sensors for measuring strain and deformation of the ring; sealing means located in the chamber for forming a seal against the ring when received in the chamber; means for clamping the first and second sections together to form the chamber and engage the sealing means against the ring when received in the chamber to form a pressure resistant seal between the inside and outside of the ring; and a fluid inlet port in one of the chamber sections to allow a pressurised fluid to be admitted to the chamber outside the ring when received in the chamber.
Patent GB-2440407-A (GB)
Title: Workstation having a monitor mounted to an underside of a work surface
Inventor: ROWE DAVID EDWIN
IPC: A47B21/007
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A workstation 1 for an individual P comprising a planar work surface 4, at least a portion of the work surface being moveable between a stowed position wherein the planar work surface 4 functions as a desktop and is usable for writing or drawing and a raised position whereby a monitor, e.g. LCD flat screen display, 28 mounted on the underside of the work surface is viewable by a user P seated at the workstation 1. An additional support surface for supporting a keyboard 26 may be provided which can be moved between retracted (stowed) position and an extended (in use) position. Movement of the additional surface may be linked to the desktop 4 such that raising the desktop automatically moves the keyboard support into position. The desktop 4 may be pivotally attached to side walls of the workstation via a tray to which the monitor is adjustably mounted. The sidewalls may have guide means to guide movement of the additional work surface and also the urge the monitor into a stowed position from an adjusted position to enable the desktop to close. As well as mounting the monitor 28 underneath the desktop 4 the underside of the desktop may also have a ledge for providing support for reading material PP. The workstation may also be height adjustable.
Patent GB-2449293-A (GB)
Title: Compounds having Hsp90 inhibitory activity
Inventor: COURTNEY STEPHEN MARTIN
IPC: A61K31/517
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=43 WI=44 LX=870 LY=671 TI=CF> <PC>or a stereoisomers, tautomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or prodrugs thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8 and R9 are as defined herein, are useful for the treatment of cancers and other proliferative diseases. Also shown is a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I).
Patent GB-2443494-A (GB)
Title: A method of weld repairing or cladding a steel bloom , rail or other part of a railway
Inventor: JERATH VIJAY
IPC: B23K9/235
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: A method of weld repairing or cladding a steel bloom, rail or other railway part, wherein the bloom, tall or railway part is pre-heated before repair welding or cladding, the temperature of the pre-heat being such that the heat affected zone (HAZ) of the bloom, rail or railway part after laying of the first weld bead comprises at least 10% austenite immediately prior to the laying of the second weld bead.
Patent GB-2451431-A (GB)
Title: Photopolymer composition curable by ambient light
Inventor: HOLT PAUL MAYO
IPC: C08F2/48
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a solid photopolymer e.g. a photopolymer resin, which is adapted to be curable in ambient light. Also included in the present invention are methods of making a photopolymer printing plate for use in e.g. stamp production. The solid photopolymer may be a liquid at temperatures above 50 degrees C and a gel at temperatures below 50 degrees C, and may be an unsaturated polyester resin, and unsaturated polyurethane resin etc.
Patent GB-2441634-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical instrument and generator providing monopolar, bipolar and combined polarity operation
Inventor: MOSHE EIN-GAL
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: The electrosurgical system has at least two target electrodes 12, 14 and at least one, possibly two return electrodes 16,18, the return electrodes spaced outwards from the target electrodes. At least two RF power sources 20, 22 provide RF energy waveforms at the target electrodes and a controller to control delivery of RF energy in a monopolar mode, a bipolar mode or a combined monopolar and bipolar mode. The monopolar mode has at least one of the at least two target electrodes is energized by one of the RF power sources and cooperates with the at least one return electrode to deliver monopolar RF energy towards a first spatial region 17. The bipolar mode has the at least two target electrodes are energized by the at least two RF power sources to deliver bipolar RF energy between the target electrodes in a second spatial region 19 different from the first spatial region. In the combined monopolar and bipolar mode RF energy is delivered between the at least two target electrodes as well as between the target electrodes and the return electrode(s). An actuator 26, such as a motor, causes relative motion between the target electrodes and surrounding tissue, preferably by rotation of target electrodes that are formed as helical coils (figs 2a-c). The operating mode may be chosen depending on the actuator movement.
Patent GB-2443053-A (GB)
Title: Straw holder
Inventor: BUCKLEY DAVID WILLIAM ROSS
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: A straw holder 1 holding a straw 2 within a beverage container 3 is of one piece construction and comprises an upper portion 40 with a straw receiving aperture 4, and first and second flexible resilient leg portions 5, 7 depending from either side of the upper portion 40. The straw 2 is positioned within the aperture 4 and inserted against the inner side of a beverage container wail. The straw holder 1 is maneuvered so that the upper portion 40 is disposed above said container 3 wall, and the straw 2 engages the edge of said upper portion 40 surrounding said aperture 4 so as to create a first stabilisation force, said first leg portion 5 engages the side of the straw 2 so as to create a second stabilisation force, and the second leg portion 7 engages an outer side of the container 3 wall so as to grip the straw 2 and container 3 wall therebetween with a third stabilisation force.
Patent GB-2444181-A (GB)
Title: Air tight system for building with vapour impermeable sealing strips
Inventor: MAPSTON MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: E04B1/64
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: A building construction comprising a framework 9 of spaced apart frame members 10, 12 which support, on one side, a vapour control layer 30 of a substantially water vapour impermeable material. The vapour control layer is attached to the framework by sealing strips 1. The sealing strips comprise portions of a substantially water vapour impermeable sheet material which is bonded in use to the frame members of the framework. The sealing strip has a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive on one side which bonds to the vapour control layer. The sealing strips may be fixed along all edges of frame members by means of fixings or adhesive and the vapour control layer may be a polythene sheet. The sealing strip may comprise a layer of release paper. The sealing strip may be a water impermeable plastics material which may preferably comprise a reflective foil backed by a corrugated board. The sealing strip may be supplied in the form of a roll and may be provided with pressure sensitive adhesive on both sides. The sealing strip may be folded about a predetermined fold line to enable installation. The sealing strip, per se, is also claimed.
Patent GB-2457952-A (GB)
Title: Mesoporous particulate material
Inventor: AMOS KATHERINE ELIZABETH
IPC: B22F1/00
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: Relatively disordered mesoporous particulate materials which have a peak in their pore size distribution at a value between 2 and 20 nm and a ratio of the half-height width of the distribution's peak to the pore diameter axis position of the peak of at least 0.6. If the material is a metal then it has a surface area of at least 30 m2/g, otherwise it has a surface area of at least 100 m2/g. Possible non-metals include oxides, hydroxides, oxy-hydroxides, phosphates, phosphides, sulphates, sulphides, nitrides, selenides, tellurides, acetates, borates, nitrates, carbonates or carbides. The material is made using liquid crystal templating by forming a mixture comprising a compound from which the material may be deposited, a solvent and a surfactant in amounts to form a liquid crystal phase in the mixture and depositing the material from the compound. The materials may be made into electrochemical cell electrodes.
Patent GB-2451312-A (GB)
Title: Duvet cover having corners folded towards the centre
Inventor: NAUGHTON MARTIN THOMAS
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: A duvet cover is comprised of a single sheet of material in which all four corners are folded towards the centre of the sheet and then secured so as to form a duvet cover which is smaller than the sheet from which it is formed. The duvet cover may be described as kite, lozenge, rhobus or diamond shaped. The cover may be closed by means of hook and loop fastener, hook and eye fasteners, buttons, zips, studs, ties or buckles.
Patent GB-2445139-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning appliance with a cleaning sponge for floors,walls and/or windows
Inventor: TRAN PHU-DENNIS
IPC: A47L13/16
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A cleaning appliance comprises a supporting element (1) linked to a cleaning sponge (2). The supporting element (1) has on its side facing the cleaning sponge (2) at least two stamp-shaped projections (3.1, 3.2, ... , 3.n) arranged in a single common recess (4) of the cleaning sponge (2).
Patent GB-2448998-A (GB)
Title: Charging device with battery capacity analysis function
Inventor: CHANG I-CHANG
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2008-05-06
Abstract: A charging device with battery capacity analysis function comprises a control unit C, a computing unit D, a display unit F, a charging unit F and a discharging unit G. When the charging unit is connected to and charging a battery H, the control unit determines whether the battery is fully charged or not, and after the battery is fully charged, then the charging unit stops charging, and at the same time the discharging unit implements discharging of the battery. The control unit also controls stopping of electric discharge after the battery power is exhausted, which enables the computing unit to determine and calculate actual effective capacity of the battery, and enables the display unit to display the calculated capacity data, after which fully charging of the battery continues, thereby enabling the charging device to achieve battery capacity analysis and charging effectiveness. A memory unit J may also be provided.
Patent GB-2449542-A (GB)
Title: A deposit safe
Inventor: FINN JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: E05G1/08
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: A deposit safe (1) for receiving the contents of a cash in transit box (3) is adapted for mounting in a counter (2) of a security barrier in a customer service area of a financial institution. The deposit safe (1) comprises a first housing (5) which is supported on a second housing (6). The first housing (5) defines a first chamber (10) having a first access opening (12) closed by a closure panel (13) for receiving the cash in transit box (3). The second housing (6) defines a second chamber (15) for receiving the contents of the cash in transit box (3). A transfer element (23) comprising a first chute (24) is slldeable within the first housing (5) beneath the first chamber (10) from a receiving position with the chute (24) communicating with the cash in transit box (3) for receiving the contents therefrom to a discharge position for discharging the received contents into the second chamber (15). The transfer element (23) is co-operable with a bottom wall (305) of the cash in transit box (3), so that as the transfer element (23) is being urged from the discharge position to the receiving position the bottom wall (305) is urged from the closed to the open state. An interlock system is provided under the control of a control and activating circuit of the deposit safe (1) which prevents the transfer element (23) being urged from the discharge to the receiving position until the cash in transit box (3) is securely located in the first chamber (10) and secured by a latch (84) therein. A safe door (19) closes a second access opening (16) to the second chamber (15) for securing the contents in the second chamber (15).
Patent GB-2460228-A (GB)
Title: Vivarium Illumination System
Inventor: WOODWARD SAM
IPC: A01K63/06
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: A vivarium illumination system comprising at least one Light Emitting Diode (40, 41,42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 47, 48) with a minimum brightness and a maximum brightness and a control system (10) for controlling the brightness of at least one LED (40, 41,42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 47, 48). The control system (10) of the illumination system being capable of storing timed events for fade on and fade off and recall of colour sequences for providing lighting effects. Software is also provided for the control system. The vivarium may be an aquarium, terrarium, aviary.
Patent GB-2462102-A (GB)
Title: An aerofoil sub-assembly , an aerofoil and a method of making an aerofoil
Inventor: GOLDFINCH KEITH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B21D26/02
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: A method of making an aerofoil comprises the steps of providing first and second skin panels 12, 14 and first and second web-forming membranes 16, 18. The web-forming membranes each have a series of elongate slots formed longitudinally therein so as to define a series of alternating wide and narrow strips. The wide strips of one membrane are arranged against the narrow strips of the other membrane and the skin panels are arranged either side of the two web-forming membranes. Parts of the web-forming membranes and parts of the skin panels are treated with a release layer and the subassembly is compressed and heated so as to effect diffusion bonding between those parts of the membranes and skin panels which are not treated with the release layer. The sub-assembly is then heated and inflated so as to draw the first and second skin panels apart and that, in turn, causes the web-forming membranes to form webs internally.
Patent GB-2451734-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle launch control system and method
Inventor: SOLIMAN IHAB S
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2008-07-29
Abstract: A method for controlling the launch of a hybrid electric vehicle is disclosed in which the method comprises determining a desired magnitude of wheel torque to be produced at a first wheel set 34, 35, using the desired magnitude of wheel torque to be produced at the first wheel set 34, 35 to determine a magnitude of crankshaft torque, producing a predetermined magnitude of torque capacity at an input clutch 40, 41, determining a crankshaft speed error, determining a change in magnitude of torque at the crankshaft that will reduce the crankshaft speed error and operating an engine 14 to produce a desired engine torque, whose magnitude is determined from the change in magnitude of torque at the crankshaft and the magnitude of desired crankshaft torque.
Patent GB-2463641-A (GB)
Title: Making use of the waste heat from an internal combustion engine
Inventor: JOHNSON ANDREW STEPHEN
IPC: F02B27/04
Filed: 2008-09-13
Abstract: In order to use energy that is otherwise lost as waste heat from an i.c. engine, a heat engine 4 is provided to extract heat from the engine block 3 and/or exhaust system 2 of the i.c. engine 1 and convert the extracted heat into useful work by driving an impeller 12 located in an upstream part of the exhaust gas conduit 2 of the i.c. engine 1. The impeller 12 creates a partial vacuum at an outlet of the i.c. engine, thus removing hot gases more quickly and increasing the mechanical efficiency of the engine. The heat engine 4 may include a heat exchanger 5 that transfers heat energy to a liquid circulating in a closed-loop path within the heat engine 4. The liquid expands to a gas at an evaporator 7 driving a turbine 8 that provides power at an output A to which a circulation pump 13 and the impeller 12 are connected. An intake air compressor C may also be driven from the output A; excess compressed air may be stored in an accumulator 22.
Patent GB-2464971-A (GB)
Title: A planar wafer support for use in CMP
Inventor: BORUCKI LEONARD
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A planar support 10 for mounting a wafer 30 onto the head 26 & 28 of a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) tool has a wafer backing film 22 on one face thereof and has a retaining ring 14 attached around its perimeter which projects from the other face of the support 10. The support 10 is held onto the head 26 & 28 of the CMP tool by means of a vacuum, with the internal face of the retaining ring 14 adjacent the circumference of the head 26 & 28 of the CMP tool. The support 10 may be made of polycarbonate, acrylic or polyurethane sheet.
Patent GB-2468529-A (GB)
Title: Interconnecting modular powered devices
Inventor: BAGSHAW ANDREW
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 2009-03-12
Abstract: A master power module that has an LCD display 1 that shows the electrical current being drawn through the module, a reset button 2 that can be used if the circuit breaker component is triggered, a master power switch 3 that disables all power, and in built surge protection to the master module. A remote control (wired or wireless) can control the power state of all connected devices. The power socket 4 on the master module can swivel 90 degrees. Detachable cable tidy clips 5 allow necessary cables to be controlled. Data connection 6 communicates with concurrent modular devices and the master module. A female socket 7 has 240V, 0V and earth connections to allow another module to obtain power, while power connector 8 provides 12V, 5V and 0V to allow the next connected device to obtain a direct current supply. Thus the power supply in the master module may power a chain of devices, or these may have their own power supplies. The top covers of the modules may be changeable.
Patent GB-2470723-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the efficient use of a kettle
Inventor: SALMON DAVID
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2009-06-01
Abstract: An apparatus for the efficient operation of a kettle is provided, the apparatus comprising means for determining the amount of water present in the kettle both before the water in the kettle is dispensed and after the heated water in the kettle is dispensed; means for determining the efficiency of the use of the kettle from the determined amounts of water; and means for indicating the determined efficiency to a user. A method for operating a kettle is also provided, the method comprising making a first determination of the amount of water in kettle at the kettle; heating the water in the kettle; making a second determination of the amount of water in the kettle after the heating cycle has been completed; and determining the efficiency of the use of the kettle to a user from the first and second determinations.
Patent GB-2458397-A (GB)
Title: Linear motor to control hydraulic force
Inventor: BURKHARD ALAN WAYNE
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: Disclosed are a fluid control system and a method of controlling operating pressures within a fluid system. The fluid control system may include a choke assembly and a linear motor. The choke assembly may have a housing having an inlet passage, an axial bore, and a chamber, wherein a portion of the axial bore forms an outlet passage, and a choke member adapted for movement in the housing to control the flow of a fluid from the inlet passage to the outlet passage. The linear motor may control a position of the choke member in the housing.
Patent GB-2463962-A (GB)
Title: Voice actuated checklist
Inventor: BENTLEY JON LOUIS
IPC: G10L15/00
Filed: 2009-07-29
Abstract: A voice actuated checklist system generates a voice checklist template that contains at least one item and a revised voice checklist is generated from the voice checklist template. A request for input for an item in the revised voice checklist is sent to the user of the checklist. After receiving a spoken response to the request the revised voice checklist is updated with the response. If the revised voice checklist is not complete, the process repeats until the revised voice checklist is complete. Once the process is complete, the revised voice checklist is stored.
Patent GB-2473060-A (GB)
Title: Fire suppression system with pressure regulation
Inventor: GATSONIDES JOSEPHINE GABRIELLE
IPC: A62C3/08
Filed: 2009-08-28
Abstract: A fire suppression system 20 includes a container 22 for supplying a fire suppression agent into a compartment A, B ,C to be protected. The container 22 communicates with a flow line 25 leading to the compartment A ,B C. A control 34 controls the fire suppression system and a valve 30 on the flow line 25 delivers a variable pressure to the flow line 25 from the container 22. Further, a system is disclosed and claimed wherein a single gas supply communicates through a manifold 23 to each of a plurality of compartments A, B, C. In addition, a system is disclosed and claimed wherein a primary gas supply container 22 switches to secondary gas supply containers 24 once a pressure within the primary gas supply 22 container drops below a predetermined amount. The system is controlled pneumatically and may further be arranged to switch between high and low pressure delivery. IN particular the system is used in an aircraft and the inert gas for the system may be diverted from nitrogen generators in a fuel tank inerting system.
Patent GB-2464380-A (GB)
Title: Picture frame hanging pole structure with offset
Inventor: SALMON RICHARD PETER
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 2009-10-06
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for hanging a picture frame, mirror or similar comprises an extendible, elongate pole structure 11, 14, 15, 18 with abutments 12, 16 for securing the pole structure between a floor and a ceiling; and means for hanging a picture frame or the like to the elongate member. The pole structure has an offset portion 11 which ideally affects the centre of gravity of the pole structure, and, when a picture is mounted, reduces the force needed to hold the pole structure in place. The components of the pole structure may have a threaded, co-axial relationship. A ratchet mechanism 16 may be used to ensure control of the torque between the threaded components The device allows a picture or similar display to be hung without securing it to a wall, for example in circumstances where securing to walls is not permitted or not possible.