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Patent GB-2432019-A (GB)
Title: Techniques for determining turbocharger speed
Inventor: ADKINS MARK D
IPC: F02D23/00
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention includes an internal combustion engine with a turbocharger. The turbocharger includes a compressor with an outlet coupled to an intake of the engine and a turbine coupled to an exhaust manifold of the engine. A a turbocharger speed estimate is determined from engine speed and a ratio between inlet and boost pressure for the compressor The turbocharger speed estimate is further adjusted as a function of compressor boost pressure variation with time.
Patent GB-2436529-A (GB)
Title: Golf-putter head with top and bottom components made of materials having different densities
Inventor: JONES DAVID D
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: A golf putter head includes a face arranged for impacting a golf ball, the face has a heel end 21, a toe end 22, and a middle section 20 disposed between the heel and toe ends, portions of the heel and toe ends of the face and the rear mass are included in a bottom component other portions of the heel and toe ends of the face and the middle section of the face are included in a top component, the bottom component is made of high density material while the top component is made of low density material. Preferably the head has a rear mass 25 located substantially rearwardly of the face and a pair of arms extend rearwardly from the face toward the rear mass. Optionally the bottom component is formed from a metal and the top component is formed from a polymer in order to provide the putter head with a low center of gravity.
Patent GB-2447411-A (GB)
Title: Mobile Condensing Unit
Inventor: BURRELL STUART JOHN
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: Am electrically powered, portable moisture condensing unit that can dispense water on demand for drinking, cooking and / or cleaning uses via a tap 7, drawing power from an inbuilt solar panel 3 or from external electrical power supplies. A motor 4 is preferably provided for driving a heat pump 5 which reduces the internal temperature by radiating heat to the outside 6. A battery pack may be provided for storing power from the solar panels when the device is not in use. Other power sources can be provided to a power socket 9 may be provided with a dirt cover 10. The condensing unit is preferably provided with adjustable 2 straps 1 such that the device can be carried in the form of a backpack. Alternatively, the device may be adapted to be carried in the form of a suitcase.
Patent GB-2447633-A (GB)
Title: Electricity network monitoring
Inventor: ANDERSEN JENS-OTTO RAVN
IPC: G01R21/01
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: In an electricity distribution network comprising a number of nodes connected in series Nx-1, Nx, Nx+1, a value is calculated representing the amount of electricity supplied to a node Nx from the preceding node Nx-1 based on power consumption for the node and the losses between the node and the preceding node. The amount of electricity drawn from the node Nx by the following node Nx+1 may also be assessed. This may be used to monitor the network or a single node. The nodes may be end users, medium voltage sub-radials or transformers for low voltage networks.
Patent GB-2448297-A (GB)
Title: A structural beam comprising opposed chords and a lattice web
Inventor: NEYSARI FARZAD
IPC: E04C3/04
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A structural truss comprising top 2, 3 and bottom 2, 4 chords separated by a web 1 shaped to define a lattice, wherein the web is comprised of a single piece of material. The web may be cut to form a number of different shapes such as zigzag, curved or sloped. The top and bottom chords may be welded or bolted to the web, they may further comprise a single piece affixed to a single side of the web, or two pieces which sandwich the web. The web may be shaped so as to form a tapered girder when assembled, wherein the depth of girder at one end is different to the depth at the other end. A number of different materials may be incorporated such as wood, metal and glass.
Patent GB-2448893-A (GB)
Title: Four layer fabric position detector
Inventor: BURKITT JOHN
IPC: G06F3/045
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: The position detector has first fabric conducting layer 601 with electrically conducting fibres, electrically conducting tracks 602, 603 and terminals 604. A second fabric layer 605 has conducting fibres and insulating fibres. A third separating layer 608 is constructed from an insulator with openings to allow conduction to occur. A fourth fabric conducting layer 609 also has electrically conducting fibres, electrically conducting tracks 610, 611 and terminals. The second fabric layer 605 is a knitted fabric having a substantially smooth back and an irregular front. This knitted fabric is positioned such that the irregular surface is in contact with the first conducting layer 601 and the smooth surface is in contact with the separating layer 608. It may be produced by a process of Tricot type or Raschel warp knitting. The knitting process involves pulling a thread through a loop. The loops lie flat against a bed (709, figure 7) and the threads and knots extend upwards from the bed. The surface supported by the bed presents a substantially smooth plane which is placed in contact with the separating layer 608. The detector may serve as a keyboard for a processor or form part of a carrying strap or an item of clothing.
Patent GB-2437010-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing compressed natural gas and liquified natural gas to natural gas powered vehicles
Inventor: BINGHAM DENNIS N
IPC: B65B1/20
Filed: 2004-04-09
Abstract: A fueling facility and method for dispensing liquid natural gas (LNG), compressed natural gas (CNG) or both on-demand. The fueling facility may include a source of LNG, such as cryogenic storage vessel. A low volume high pressure pump is coupled to the source of LNG to produce a stream of pressurized LNG. The stream of pressurized LNG may be selectively directed through an LNG flow path or to a CNG flow path which includes a vaporizer configured to produce CNG from the pressurized LNG. A portion of the CNG may be drawn from the CNG flow path and introduced into the CNG flow path to control the temperature of LNG flowing therethrough. Similarly, a portion of the LNG may be drawn from the LNG flow path and introduced into the CNG flow path to control the temperature of CNG flowing therethrough.
Patent GB-2437206-A (GB)
Title: Dual supply system for a downhole electric motor
Inventor: YURATICH MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: H02K15/02
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: A downhole electric motor has a first multiple-phase section (3001) and a second multiple-phase section (3001') and separate supply leads (110, 110') for supplying the first and second sections (3001, 3001') with electrical power from the surface. The first and second sections (3001, 3001') may comprise two sets of phase windings wound on a common stator such that the motor may be driven by supply of power to only one of the sections (3001, 3001') in the event of failure of power to the other section. Alternatively the first section may comprise a first set of phase windings wound on a first motor stator and the second section may comprise a second set of phase windings wound on a second motor stator, the first and second sections having a common rotor or mechanically coupled rotors. Such a motor construction is advantageous in that it makes it possible to extend the reliability of the entire pumping system by means of cooperative duplication of failure prone electrical elements.
Patent GB-2452087-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicle with retractable suspension assembly
Inventor: GIBBS ALAN TIMOTHY
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: A planing amphibian 10 comprises a hull 12 and a pair of wheels 20 mounted on a retractable suspension assembly 22. At least one land drive and at least one separate marine drive 40 may be provided. A wheel retraction mechanism is provided for moving the wheels between a deployed wheel position for use of the amphibian on land (figs. 2 and 4) and a retracted wheel position above a waterline of the amphibian for planing on water. The suspension assembly comprises suspension arms 24 outside the pair of wheels 20 so that the wheels 20 lie between the arms 24. Marine drives 40 may be inboard of the wheels (fig. 2) or outboard thereof (fig. 4). An axle 28 with a differential (29, Fig 3) may be provided. Suspension and retraction may be provided by means of torsion bars (30, Fig 3) with a cranked central section (54, 55, Fig 3).
Patent GB-2450387-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for managing delivery of communications
Inventor: AHOPELTO TIMO
IPC: H04W4/16
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: Method and system for managing delivery of communications such as advertisements to mobile telephone subscribers where delivery to subscribers is temporarily prevented or blocked at the request of the subscribers. In particular, a subscriber can temporality suspend delivery of advertisements when they are roaming.
Patent GB-2442664-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions containing clopidogrel bisulfate
Inventor: KU JEONG
IPC: A61K31/4365
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition including clopidogrel bisulfate and a pregelatinized starch. The pharmaceutical composition in which the stability of clopido grel bisulfate is significantly enhanced can be obtained by mixing clopidogrel bisulfate with the pregelatinized starch.
Patent GB-2445717-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle coating method and coating line.
Inventor: OGASAWARA MOTOI
IPC: B05D1/00
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: A coating line (10) for a vehicle (12) which includes a station (83) where an intercoating step is conducted, stations (S6 and S7) where a topcoating step is conducted, and a station (S8) which is disposed downstream from these stations and in which a baking/drying step is conducted. It further includes the following stations disposed in the following order downstream from these stations: a coating station (S9) where a coating step for applying a protective-layer-forming material to the surface of the coating is conducted; a sealing station (S10) where sheer joints are sealed with a sealing material; a sheet attachment station (S12) in which a bituminous sheet is attached to the vehicle in a given position; and a heating station (S14) where a heating step for fusion-bonding the bituminous sheet and drying the sealing material and protective-layer-forming material is conducted.
Patent GB-2460665-A (GB)
Title: Distributed system to facilitate vehicle sharing wherein central controller communicates with predetermined locations
Inventor: TOMPSON KEITH JOHN
IPC: H04W4/42
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: A device receives data input from a passenger at a predetermined location and communicates the data to the central controller. Information regarding the passenger is transmitted to a device for display to sharing vehicles approaching the predetermined location. At least one portable device receives data input from a passenger entering a sharing vehicle and communicates the data to the central controller. Updated information regarding passengers still waiting at the predetermined location is transmitted to the display device. Many data input devices may be installed at many predetermined locations and portable data input devices may be installed in many sharing vehicles. Many display devices may be installed at positions prior to the predefined locations relative to the direction of travel of sharing vehicles. The system may also provide for charging, prepayment (utilising a programmable data storage device such as a smartcard or mobile phone) and driver remuneration. Preferably, vehicle position monitoring allows prediction of arrival time to passengers.
Patent GB-2453039-A (GB)
Title: Electric disk drive system for a bicycle
Inventor: FRENCH GEORGE
IPC: B62L1/00
Filed: 2008-09-17
Abstract: An electric disk drive system 10 for a bicycle comprises a drive motor 20, a disk brake rotor 30 and a drive gear 40. The disk brake rotor 30 includes a plurality of gear teeth 32 formed at the periphery thereof. The drive gear 40 is connected with the drive motor 20 and engages the gear teeth 32 of the disc brake rotor 30 to drive the disc brake rotor and subsequently the hub and wheel of the bicycle. Preferably the drive gear also comprises a plurality of teeth such that the ratio of gear teeth to disk brake rotor teeth is 1:12. The disk drive system may further comprise a brake caliper 50, wherein said brake caliper is adapted for clamping the disk brake.
Patent GB-2463930-A (GB)
Title: Auxetic monofilaments
Inventor: SKERTCHLY DAVID
IPC: D01D5/30
Filed: 2008-10-01
Abstract: A monofilament which displays auxetic behaviour, wherein the monofilament comprises a low modulus component and a high modulus component, each extending longitudinally along the monofilament such that a cross-section of the monofilament comprises a region of a material having a low modulus and a region of a material having a high modulus, the position of the high modulus region in the cross-section varies along the length of the fibre, and the auxetic behaviour occurs due to a change in the relative transverse positions of the high and low modulus components when a strain is applied to the monofilament.
Patent GB-2464136-A (GB)
Title: A dispersible silica characterised by DBP absorption capacity
Inventor: KOSSO RAISA AVGUSTOVNA
IPC: C01B33/143
Filed: 2008-10-06
Abstract: A highly dispersive (HD) silica is disclosed which is characterized by a DAcoefficient which is greater than 0.3, wherein DAis calculated according to the formulaDA=:(1 - DBPA, / DBPA)wherein DBPAis the DBP absorption of the primary sample, and DPIPA, is the DBP absorption of the sample after compression thereof. A process for obtaining an HD silica is also described characterised by precipitating silica by simultaneously adding the alkali silicate solution and an acidifying agent to a reaction vessel, such that the rate of addition of the silicate solution is regulated. Related production systems and products incorporating silica are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2464491-A (GB)
Title: Gland valve repair system
Inventor: TWELL EDWARD RICHARD
IPC: F16K43/00
Filed: 2008-10-16
Abstract: A gland valve comprises a gland plate (16, Fig. 1) which covers a gland (12, Fig. 1) provided around a valve spindle (10, Fig. 1), with the gland housed in a gland chamber. A method of repairing the valve comprises locating a template 20 over the gland plate, the template having an alignment bore 22. The alignment bore 22 is used to drill an opening 26 in the gland plate. A sealant is pumped through the opening 26 and into the gland chamber, and the opening is closed. This method avoids the need for any excavation around the valve. The template ensures the drilling is in the correct direction (i.e. perpendicular to the surface of the gland plate and in the desired position) so that drilling can be carried out by hand from a distance.
Patent GB-2450301-A (GB)
Title: Steering shaft lock actuator
Inventor: FORT WILLIAM H
IPC: B60R25/02
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A steering shaft lock actuator including at least one motor having an output shaft; a drive train coupled to the output shaft, a locking pawl coupled to the drive train; and a housing for at least partially enclosing the motor, the drive train, the locking pawl and the locking pin. The drive train may be configured to linearly urge the locking pawl and a locking pin between a locked position wherein the locking pawl and the locking pin extend at least partially out of the housing and unlocked position wherein the locking pawl and the locking pin are retracted toward the housing relative to the locked position. The locking pawl may be positioned to prevent rotational movement of the steering shaft when in the locked position. The locking pin may be positioned to lock the actuator to a steering shaft interface when in the locked position.
Patent GB-2466435-A (GB)
Title: Electric fire comprising a movable solid element
Inventor: BETZ MARTIN
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: An electric fire 100 comprises a light source 130, a screen 115, a movable solid element 140 provided forwardly of the screen and between the screen and the light source, and a mechanical actuating means, such as a motor 150, for moving the solid element. The light emitted from the light source is incident on the movable solid element before falling on the screen. The movement of the solid element interrupts the light path between the light source and the screen and generates a flicker effect within a flame pattern on the screen. Preferably, the solid element comprises one of: a movable baffle having a plurality of apertures or slits (145, fig.1B); a container (241, fig.2), with projections 143, having a plurality of movable solid elements (242, fig.2), such as beads, balls or sand, provided within it; or a plurality of movable fabric ribbons (341, fig.3). A mask 170 having a fire pattern template (175, fig.1B) may be provided between the movable solid element and the screen. At least one lens (450, fig.4) may be located between the light source and the screen so as desirably to generate individual flames on the screen. The light source may include a plurality of lighting elements, such as multicoloured light emitting diodes (LEDs), whose output colour may be varied so as to enable the generated flame pattern to be selectively coloured.
Patent GB-2467571-A (GB)
Title: Electronic dice apparatus
Inventor: PETERS ANTHONY
IPC: A63F9/04
Filed: 2009-02-09
Abstract: An electronic dice apparatus comprises a casing or housing having at least one seven segment display 2, at least one trigger switch 1, and electronic timer and logic means. Operation of the trigger switch causes the electronic timer and logic means to generate and display a random number between 1 and 6. The casing is preferably in the form of a cube, cuboid or cylinder. The electronic timer and logic means may comprise a mono-stable timer, a decade counter and a logic component (see figure 9). The trigger switch is preferably a push or touch switch, and the apparatus preferably includes a master on-off switch. Two trigger switches may be provided, and two displays may be provided, with each display being angled so as to face in opposite directions. In a preferred embodiment, upon pressing the trigger switch the seven segment display rapidly cycles through the numbers between 1 and 6 in a random manner for two to three seconds before displaying a randomly selected number. The electronic dice may be used to replace manually thrown physical dice when playing board games.
Patent GB-2468274-A (GB)
Title: Power distribution and data communication in a modular network over multi-core cables comprising electrical conductors and optical fibre
Inventor: PETO RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: H01B11/22
Filed: 2009-02-10
Abstract: In a modular optical data network composite cabling is used, in which a data bus and an electrical conductor is encased within the same sleeving. This relieves the requirement for multiple separate power cables and data cables, with the attendant safety hazards. A terminating connection may be made to both the electrical conductor and the data bus at the same point. Optical fibre may be used for the data bus. Connection to the cable may be by an insulation piercing clamp.
Patent GB-2454828-A (GB)
Title: Utility vending system and method
Inventor: SEOW KANG SENG
IPC: G01R11/56
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: A utility vending system having: a system management server and a plurality of supply meters. The supply meter having: a processor and utility usage measuring means. The usage measuring means communicating utility usage to the processor. The meter further having a two way communication module allowing the processor to communicate with the system management server. The meter also having memory for storing a plurality of supply credits and time of use data for the consumed utility. The meter including means to allowing the supply of the utility to be cut off by the processor when insufficient supply credits are stored. The processor decreasing the supply credits in response to use of the utility reported by the measuring means, storing usage of the utility by time of use. The processor in response to an instruction from the system management server providing time of use data to the system management server; and in response to an instruction from the system management server increases the supply credits.
Patent GB-2457813-A (GB)
Title: Bottle closure system
Inventor: TRESCARTES JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 2009-02-25
Abstract: The system comprises a tubular insert made of an elastically deformable material, eg plastic, which is open at both ends. At the upper end it has an inwardly extending lip 6 and at the lower end it has an annular rib 7 on the inner lateral surface, the rib being closer to the lower end in order to engage the shoulder of a bottle neck when it is force fitted thereon. The insert is further provided with a vertical rib (8, Fig.2) on the inner surface and a vertical groove 10 on the same location on the outer surface. The system is completed with a tubular band or sleeve 11, preferably made of metal or alloy, which has also an inwardly extending lip 13 and vertical rib (12, Fig.2) formed on the inner surface which is arranged to mate with the groove 10 of the insert. In use the insert is force fitted onto the neck of a bottle and rib 8 is arranged to mate with a vertical groove 4 on the neck of the bottle. Then, the tubular band is force fitted over the insert, with rib 12 mating with groove 10. The length of the band is such that it extends below the insert in order to cover it.
Patent GB-2454427-A (GB)
Title: Inline passivation of vacuum-deposited aluminium on web substrate
Inventor: LLC SIGMA LABORATORIES OF ARIZ
IPC: C23C16/00
Filed: 2009-03-02
Abstract: In a continuous in-vacuum process (10) for the manufacture of a film (12) metallized with aluminum, the aluminum layer is exposed to a passivating agent (24), inline, immediately after deposition and prior to rewinding of the film onto a take-up roller (16). Passivation is carried out by plasma treatment in an oxidizing atmosphere (oxygen, nitrogen or others). The resulting product exhibits no peel-off problems during unwinding of the take-up roller (16) and greatly improved corrosion resistance.
Patent GB-2468325-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable fan with nozzle
Inventor: GAMMACK PETER DAVID
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A bladeless fan assembly 10 comprises a nozzle 14 and means for creating an air flow through the nozzle 14. The nozzle 14 comprises an interior passage, a mouth 40 for receiving the air flow from the interior passage, and a surface 42 located adjacent the mouth 40 and over which the mouth 40 is arranged to direct the air flow. The nozzle 14 is mounted on a height adjustable pedestal 12. The pedestal 12 may comprise a duct 18 for conveying the air flow to the nozzle 14, and may comprise a base 16 which houses the means for creating the air flow. The surface 42 may be a Coanda surface. The interior passage may be annular and be divided into two streams which extend about respective sides of an opening 38. The mouth 40 may also extend about the opening 38 concentrically with the interior passage.