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Patent GB-2422629-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Pile Cap
Inventor: MCGREGOR DUNCAN CLIFT
IPC: E02D27/16
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: An adjustable pile cap assembly to compensate for angular misalignment of a pile, a bottom plate 10 is positioned relative to a pile 34 in a generally horizontal plane and is fixed to the pile by a nut 38 and C-plate 14 connected to a threaded rod 30, connected to the pile 34, which passes through a central aperture or elongate slot in the bottom plate 10. A top plate 20 is then attached to the bottom plate 10 by a plurality of threaded rods 41 to 44 and fasteners 48 which are adjustable to permit adjustment of the height and angle of the top plate 20 relative to the bottom plate 10. The top plate 20 carries connection means such as a mast stub 24 for attachment of the structure to be supported by the pile and a tubular body 26 may be interposed between the plates to define an enclosure for reception of grout.
Patent GB-2424043-A (GB)
Title: A tilting pad bearing assembly
Inventor: SHEPHERD ANDREW
IPC: F16C17/03
Filed: 2005-03-12
Abstract: A tilting pad bearing assembly for supporting a shaft comprises a housing 12 surrounding the shaft and a plurality of tilting pads 14 circumferentially spaced apart and interposed between the shaft and the housing 12. Retaining means 20 are positioned between each pair of adjacent tilting pads 14 for preventing circumferential movement of the pads 14 around the housing 12, as a result of rotation of the shaft, wherein the physical relationship between the tilting pad 14 and an adjacent retaining means 20 is such that rocking of the pad 14 takes place without circumferential slippage of the pad 14 around the housing 12. Preferably throughout rocking of the pad 14, the end of the pad 14 remains in contact with the retaining means 20. The retaining means 20 maybe elongate and circular in cross section with a conical end, or it may be in the form of a cylindrical pin with the tilting pad 14 being shaped (figure 4) so as to prevent circumferential slippage.
Patent GB-2424800-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communications device attachable to an electric light socket
Inventor: PARKER STEVE CARL JAMIESON
IPC: H04B7/15
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A wireless communication device such as a repeater or WLAN access point has a housing with means to engage with an electrical lighting fitting, the electrical lighting fitting otherwise being operable to retain an electrically powered illumination device such as a light bulb. The device has means to retain an electric light bulb such that both the device and electric light bulb can be powered from the mains lighting circuit. The device and bulb can be operated independently. The device may contain a number of transmitting and receiving antennas or elements alternately arranged in a circular array. The wireless device may be a radio or infra-red device and comprise part of a home entertainment network. Also disclosed is an apparatus for restoring signal to noise ration in the device comprising means to amplify, synchronise, decode, regenerate and re-encode signals for re-transmission.
Patent GB-2416294-A (GB)
Title: Sliding assisting apparatus
Inventor: SATO HIROJI
IPC: E05F5/06
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: The device is suitable for assisting the opening and closure of sliding drawers, trays, doors, windows, curtains and other moving bodies in a variety of fields. Inside a case or housing 2, which, in use, is attached to a first body, there are two sliders 3 and 4 which are movable with respect to each other, and also longitudinally with respect to the housing. A spring 5, anchored on one of its ends at shaft 35 on slide 3 wraps around a pulley 37 and then is anchored on its other end at shaft 45 on slide 4, in order to bias both slides in the same direction. A restraining member in the form of guide rib 23 has coupling portions 24 and 25. These portions are engaged by lock members 30 and 40 respectively. The lock members are each coupled via holding parts 43 and 32 with a corresponding slide, and both lock members and slides are movable longitudinally along the slot defined by step 22 on the housing. The locks are actuated, by strikers or operating members 10, 15 secured to a second body which moves or slides with respect to the first body. The operating members have ramps 13, 14b and 18 which, with relative longitudinal movement between the first and second bodies, lift or depress the locking members 30 and 40 in transverse direction so as to cause their engagement or disengagement with the coupling portions of the restraining member. A damper 6 can be disposed between the two slides for dampening the movement.
Patent GB-2417274-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight and compact subsea intervention package and method
Inventor: SUNDARARAJAN ALAGARSAMY
IPC: E21B29/12
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The present invention discloses apparatus and methods for a lightweight subsea intervention package (10) that may be installed using vessels with a smaller lifting capacity than semi-submersible platforms so that the subsea intervention package (10) can be transported, installed, and removed from a subsea well in less time and with less cost. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a lower riser package (14) for controlling the subsea well which utilizes two hydraulically activated gate valves (36) (38). An emergency disconnect package (12) is secured to the lower riser package (14) utilizing a disconnect mechanism. The emergency disconnect package (12) is operable to seal the bottom of a riser if the disconnect mechanism is activated to thereby minimize environmental leakage of fluid from the riser.
Patent GB-2421738-A (GB)
Title: Dual motion deposition apparatus with sensor means.
Inventor: LEE WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: C23C16/458
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: Thin film processing systems and methods are provided having a moving deposition sensor capable of translation and/or rotation in a manner that exposes the sensor to thin film deposition environments in a flux region substantially the same as the deposition environments experienced by one or more moveable substrates during a selected deposition period. In one embodiment, a thin film monitoring and control system 100 is provided wherein one or more moveable substrates 130 and a moveable deposition sensor 135 are moved along substantially coincident trajectories in a flux region of a thin film deposition system for a selected deposition period. Systems and methods of the present invention may include SC-cut quartz crystal microbalance sensors capable of excitation of at least two different resonant modes. The system may take the form of a dual rotation planetary system and wireless transmitters may be used.
Patent GB-2434889-A (GB)
Title: Residual Life Costing
Inventor: FOSTER WALTER ANDERSON
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: The system is a Decision Support System based on a Method for analysis which allows predictive Cost or Value Assessments to be made over the remaining expected life ( or other specified life period ) of an asset or product, therefore enabling Comparative Cost or Value Assessments and Financial Planning for future need. Residual Life Costing method takes into account relevant Economic factors such as Investment options and costs, future Operating costs and residual life indices or estimates etc. to allow consideration of total costs associated with the retention of an existing or proposed asset or asset purchase and provides Option appraisal techniques to assist the decision-making processes relating to Asset ownership or Asset Management generally. The key function of the method is to facilitate Public and Private sector organisations to overview the viability of holding existing assets by providing systemised costs required to support the existing asset or assets over a defined period.
Patent GB-2419991-A (GB)
Title: Multi-player gaming machines played on-line
Inventor: ROZKIN SERGIY
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A multi-player on-line gaming method is disclosed where different players independently play different games on their computers in a common gaming environment. Each of the players sharing the common environment is presented with a similar display by the game server. In one embodiment, each player is presented with a display of four slot machines after registering with a server for an on-line gaming session. Each player selects, using a cursor pointing device, one of the four slot machines to play, and that machine is then associated with the player. The remote web-based game server controlling the game allows the player to see other on-line players playing on the other slot machines displayed on the same screen so the players share a common gaming experience as in a casino. The players may chat in real time by typing in their conversations via a keyboard on their home computer.
Patent GB-2435421-A (GB)
Title: Method for disabling influenza virus
Inventor: BREEZE DAVID CLAYTON
IPC: A61L9/00
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: Viral transmission is inhibited by exposing the virus to an environment causing replication steps to occur out of their normal sequence. The virus may be exposed to an environment which causes a topological change to its exposed proteins (such as haemagglutinin), thus preventing adhesion of the virus to its host cell. The environment may be acidic, for example comprising a pH below 6, preferably between 4 and 6. The method may be used to inhibit transmission of the influenza virus.
Patent GB-2426321-A (GB)
Title: Fire rated downlights
Inventor: JOHNSON ANDREW JOSEPH
IPC: F21V29/15
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A casing 1 for a downlight having a tubular body from which the light of a lamp when installed in the body is emitted from the front of the body and having a rear end wall 5 closing the body from the rear, wherein intumescent material 13 is placed within the lining of the wall of the tubular body.
Patent GB-2425274-A (GB)
Title: Paint roller support
Inventor: MARTIN BERJ A
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2004-01-07
Abstract: A paint roller support assembly comprises an elongated shaft 18 having inboard and outboard raised surface portions 80, 82, an inboard bearing and an outboard bearing 30, 56 frictionally engaging the inboard and outboard raised surface portions, the bearings being fixed against rotational movement relative to the shaft and first and second cover supports 24, 26 supported on the inboard and outboard bearings, respectively, for rotational movement relative thereto. A cover gripping element may be carried by one of the first and second cover supports, the cover gripping element 16 being configured to frictionally retain the roller cover on the cover report. The raised surface portions may be embossed. The outboard raised surface portion may have a smaller diameter than the inboard raised surface portion.
Patent GB-2427063-A (GB)
Title: Foldable electronic display
Inventor: GRAEF JOHN T
IPC: G09F13/00
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: A foldable electronic display (10), also known as a variable or changeable message sign, displays important or emergency messages for the control of roadway and highway traffic. The self-contained foldable electronic display (10) is lightweight and portable and can be handled and setup easily and quickly by one person, on a multiplicity of structures. The display (10) may be stowed in the luggage compartment of highway maintenance and emergency response vehicles in a folded orientation when not in use. During use, the display (10) displays a stored or newly created message. A software lockout feature prevents the message from being changed using on-board controls by unauthorized personnel, eliminating the need for mechanical security measures. An optional mounting bracket (22) apparatus assures that the foldable electronic display (10) is held in an open orientation. The mounting bracket (22) apparatus is installed in a manner that is tamperproof and does not allow unauthorized access to mounting hardware (40).
Patent GB-2431482-A (GB)
Title: Controlling operation of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: HARTMANN DIRK
IPC: F02D13/06
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A method of controlling operation of an internal combustion engine comprises the step, in at least one operating state, of switching off at least one inlet or outlet valve of a cylinder or switching back on at least one switched-off inlet or outlet valve of the cylinder, the valve being opened and/or closed by means of an actuating element and the actuating element being switched off or switched on again by means of a coupling element. A delay time (V1) is ascertained (25) which is required for actuation of the coupling element in the switching off or switching back on of the actuating element. In addition, a switching time window (SF) is ascertained (30) within which the actuation of the coupling element is desired. It is then checked (35) whether the switching time window (SF) is greater than the delay time (V1). If it is, a start of the switching process for switching off or switching back on the valve is so fixed (40) that the delay time (V1) lies entirely within the switching time window (SF).
Patent GB-2433337-A (GB)
Title: Configuring integrated circuits for information handling systems
Inventor: SAUBER WILLIAM F
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: Build-to-order integrated circuits for information handling systems are configured with plural selectively-enabled features set at the information handling system manufacture location. In one embodiment, fuses integrated in the integrated circuits are selectively blown at the information handling system manufacture location to permanently disable features so that the processing components have a desired configuration. In another embodiment, feature enable or disable states are programmed in flash incorporated in the integrated circuit, with the flash programmability subsequently disabled to permanently set the features so that the processing components have a desired configuration. Features are set with keys provided by the processing component manufacturer to track the information handling system manufacturer's use of the features. The method gives integrated circuit system integrators the flexibility to configure fully featured integrated circuits through the selection of desired features.
Patent GB-2447212-A (GB)
Title: Shower fragrance mixer and regulator
Inventor: TAYLOR PAUL PHILLIP
IPC: B05B7/04
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: A fragrance rejuvenator 1 is attached to the outlet of a domestic shower unit or mixer shower, by screwing the female cone gland 2 onto the outlet. A shower hose can be attached to the male gland 3. A bottle of scented solution 6 (Figure 3) can be attached by screwing (7) into the rejuvenator 1, at position 5. Turning a selector wheel 4 can regulate the amount of scented solution used.
Patent GB-2433964-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic tank
Inventor: LTD KOMATSU
IPC: F15B1/26
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: A hydraulic tank enabling stable deforming and reduced in size by reducing its capacity. The hydraulic tank comprises a tank body (1) formed of a box-like body and having return ports (17a, 17b) and suction ports (18a, 18b) formed therein and partition members (19) installed in the tank body (1) and forming oil passages starting at the return ports (17a, 17b) to the suction ports (18a, 18b). The partition members (19) are so formed that each of the oil passages includes at least one vertical return and at least one lateral return.
Patent GB-2435596-A (GB)
Title: Tube pump,ink jet recording device,and ink feeding method
Inventor: KUBOTA YUZURU
IPC: F04B43/12
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: A tube pump, an ink jet recording device using the tube pump, and an ink feeding method. The tube pump comprises an elastic tube (14), a circular arc-shaped guide member (16) guiding the tube (14), and at least one pressing member (15) pressing the tube (14) against the guide member (16). The tube pump is characterized in that a recessed portion (17) allowing the tube (14) to come therein without being pressed by the pressing member (15) is formed in a part of the guide member (16). Thus, since a negative pressure in an ink feed passage (7) is relieved when a main tank (5) is replaced, the entry of air into the ink feed passage (7) can be easy avoided.
Patent GB-2442125-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for transferring between a suspended conveyor and an unload station
Inventor: SHIMIZU YOSHIO
IPC: B23Q7/14
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: A pallet P carrying an article D is carried on a hanging conveyor line 1. A horizontal conveyance device 6 conveys a pallet P between a hanger stop position P1, and a pallet transferring position P2. From the pallet transferring position P2, the pallet P is transferred to an unloading position P3 by means of an elevating conveyance device 7. The elevating conveyance device 7 rotates a plurality of pallet mounting bases 10A in an endless elevating path 11 while holding these in erect postures. The pallet mounting bases 10A are arranged at even intervals equal to the distance between the upper and lower positions P2 and P3.
Patent GB-2442582-A (GB)
Title: 2 in 1 adjustment assembly lever that has two operating positions
Inventor: SOBIESKI ZDZISLAW
IPC: B60N2/16
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: An adjustment assembly <B>(20)</B> including a <B>2</B> in 1 activating lever <B>(22)</B> that has two operating positions, a forward position and a rearward position. The <B>2</B> in 1 activating lever <B>(22)</B> is operatingly coupled to a bracket <B>(33)</B> including a first and second cam <B>(34, 36)</B> that are operatingly coupled to an inner and outer rotating shaft <B>(40,44).</B> In the forward position, the movement of the <B>2</B> in 1 activating lever <B>(22)</B> upward or downward causes the first cam <B>(34)</B> and inner rotating shaft <B>(40)</B> to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. In the rearward position, the movement of the <B>2</B> in 1 activating lever <B>(22)</B> upward or downward causes the second cam <B>(36)</B> and outer rotating shaft <B>(44)</B>to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. The adjustment assembly <B>(20)</B> may be utilized on an automotive seat assembly (10) to control both the seat height and seat back <B>(14)</B> inclination angle.
Patent GB-2459494-A (GB)
Title: A method of managing a cache
Inventor: NAGA HARSHA SATHYANARAYANA
IPC: G06F12/122
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: A method of managing a data cache comprises identifying a parent object to be included in the cache. At least one child object related to the parent object is also identified and included in the data cache with the parent. The parent and child objects may be related by a hierarchy. The child objects may comprise further grandchild objects. Also disclosed is a method of managing a cache, comprising identifying an object to be deleted from a cache, identifying related child objects and deleting the parent and child objects. The invention may be used in a mobile communications device.
Patent GB-2450775-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer coating, for vehicles
Inventor: NAGANO HIROYKI
IPC: B05D7/00
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: A clear coating is applied to an undercoat in a 2-coat-1-bake, wet on wet method. The clear coat comprises an epoxy resin, a compound containing a carboxyl and/or cyclic anhydride group, and a slightly volatile organic solvent. The clear coating is applied to the base coat, and both coatings are heat cured simultaneously. The composition contains 2-20 mass% organic solvent having a boiling point = 240-300{C and miscibility in water   &  20. Preferably the polyepoxide is an acrylic resin, and the solvent is glycol ether. Preferably the topcoat also contains a tertiary amine and acidic phosphoric acid ester latent curing catalyst.
Patent GB-2448649-A (GB)
Title: Low friction ball separator for propeller blade ball bearings
Inventor: CARVALHO PAUL A
IPC: B64C11/06
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: A ball separator is utilized to mount and insert a plurality of ball bearings into mating grooves in a propeller hub and propeller blade. The ball separator has a link portion connecting a plurality of pockets. The pockets support spaced ones of said ball bearings. The pockets have a surface that includes at least two distinct surface portions. A central surface portion closely matches an outer periphery of the ball bearing, while a second portion formed around the first portion is spaced by a slightly greater amount. The second portion is not in contact with the ball bearing, and thus friction is reduced and clearance is provided for circulation of oil. On the other hand, the second portion does provide support to hold the ball bearing within the ball separator when the ball separator is being inserted or removed into the grooves. In addition, a material is developed for forming the ball separator with the material minimizing stick-slip problems. The material is a Nylon 6/6 filled by PTFE and a fluorinated lubricating oil to a total combined additive level of between 6 and 12% by weight.
Patent GB-2464465-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a spectrometer detector array
Inventor: LLOYD GLYN DAVID
IPC: G01J3/28
Filed: 2008-10-14
Abstract: A method of operating a spectrometer to determine the wavelength of an optical signal 24, in particular for determining the resonant wavelength of an optical fibre Bragg grating, comprises a spectrometer having an array 12 of photosensitive pixels each of which generates an output signal 14 in response to the intensity of light incident on the pixel, and a refractive element arranged to direct light to a particular position in the array depending on the wavelength of the light. The method involves selecting a first group of pixels 6-10 in the array by reference to an expected wavelength distribution of the optical signal and monitoring the output signals 20 from the first group of pixels. On the basis of the output signals from the first group of pixels a second group of pixels is selected and the wavelength of the optical signal is determined 22 from the output signals of the second group of pixels. The method has the advantage that the wavelength of the optical signal can be determined without scanning every pixel in the array individually.
Patent GB-2465340-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle security frame
Inventor: HACKER PHILIP
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: A motorcycle security frame includes a main frame 1, a locking arm 2, which is passed through the front or back wheel 10. There are two pins 3 welded in the locking arm 2 to prevent total removal of it. Once the motorcycle is situated into the frame 1 and the locking arm 2 is situated through the wheel, this can be secured with a locking device 7. The wheel is supported on rails 4. Welded to the main frame 1 are securing plates 5 in four positions, these can be situated on the base of the main frame 1 or on the front, also in four positions. In the main frame 1 there is a hole 6 to lock extension 8 to this. This extension 8 is used to support the side stand 11 when the surface the frame 1 is situated on is slightly uneven.
Patent GB-2456635-A (GB)
Title: Lifting Systems for High-Rise Buildings
Inventor: TIRSKIY ANDREY GRIGORYEVICH
IPC: B66C23/24
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: Elevators 46 for use during construction, maintenance and emergency evacuation which ride on rails 5 on the outside perimeter of buildings are proposed. The rails 5 can be on flat or curved walls. Trusses 45 on the elevators 46 can support a crane. A pivotable platform 122 of elevator 46 can work in conjunction with the crane to install or remove trusses 45 for supporting the crane. During emergencies people can escape buildings and fire fighting equipment and personnel can enter building using the outside elevators 46. Construction safety may be improved by use of the easy to assemble, disassemble and move crane. The elevator cars 46 may be easily attached to rails 5 on the outside of buildings when needed and removed, transported and stored when not needed.