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Patent GB-2415203-A (GB)
Title: High strength Al-Zn alloy and method for producing such an alloy product
Inventor: BENEDICTUS RINZE
IPC: C22C21/10
Filed: 2004-04-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a high strength AI-Zn alloy product with an improved combination of corrosion resistance and toughness, said alloy comprising essentially (in weight percent): Zn: 6.0 - 9.5, Cu: 1.3 - 2.4, Mg: 15 - 2.6, Mn and Zr < 0.25 but preferably in a range between 0.05 and 0.15 for higher Zn contents, other elements each less than 0.05 and less than 0.25 in total, balance aluminium, wherein (in weight percent): 0.1[Cu] + 1.3 < [Mg] < 0.2[Cu] + 2.15, preferably 0.2[Cu] + 1.3 < [Mg] <0.1[Cu] + 2.15. The invention also relates to a method to produce these alloy products, and to some preferred applications thereof such as upper wing applications in aerospace.
Patent GB-2431405-A (GB)
Title: Polymer compositions containing triazine compounds
Inventor: RASTEGARPOUR ASSADOLAH
IPC: C08L63/00
Filed: 2005-10-24
Abstract: A polymer composition contains a vinyl ester resin or a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A, a hardener, an activator, and a triazine compound. The triazine compound is described as "oxiaminothriazine", which typically comprises 90% amelide and 10% ameline. Oxiaminothriazine is stated to be a by-product from melamine plants and offers high resistance to both chemical attack and abrasion. A method of coating a substrate using the polymer composition is also disclosed, wherein the substrate may be pre-treated to remove loose material, moisture or contaminants, e.g. by sand-blasting. The substrate may be steel, cement, wood, ceramic tile, glass, or marble. The use of the composition as an adhesive or in the production of either a coating on a substrate or a lining for a basin, drain, sewer, or pump is further claimed.
Patent GB-2419577-A (GB)
Title: Device for supplying fuel to an energy production installation of a ship
Inventor: SPITTAEL LAURENT
IPC: F04D9/00
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: Device for supplying fuel to an onboard energy production installation (5) on a liquefied gas transport ship (1) from at least one liquefied gas tank (2) of the said ship, characterized by the fact that the said device comprises a liquid ejector (12) arranged in the said tank in order to suck liquefied gas at the level of the bottom of the said tank. A circulating pump (20) is arranged above the said tank, while a liquid circuit (21, 22, 23, 24) connecting an outlet of the said circulating pump to an inlet of the said liquid ejector and an outlet of the said liquid ejector to an inlet of the said circulating pump to permit the closed-loop circulation of a stream of liquefied gas through the said liquid ejector is also provided. The device also comprises a feed line (28) connecting the said liquid circuit to the said energy production installation.
Patent GB-2423670-A (GB)
Title: Exchanging packets between IP terminals in private networks connected through a public network
Inventor: SUNG JUNG-SIC
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a packet communication service in a network system, wherein a plurality of private networks are connected to one another through a public network. When a voice call is established between Internet Protocol (IP) terminals included in respectively different private networks, packets can be directly exchanged between the IP terminals using public address information and port information of the IP terminals so that packet transmission delay can be minimized and network resources can be used efficiently. An embodiment of the invention includes directly exchanging voice packets of voice information and video packets of video information between IP terminals without passing through a switching system.
Patent GB-2436624-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control device
Inventor: NGAI KWOK M
IPC: F24F7/04
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: A fluid flow control apparatus preferably includes an air flow device 20 which comprises a housing 21 which has an inlet 22 and an outlet 23; a controller 30 is used to control the flow of a fluid preferably air through the housing from the inlet to the outlet; a sensor is used to sense the air flow through the housing and produce an output signal 31; the controller is arranged to control the flow of fluid through the housing based on the sensor output. Preferably the device is used in a ventilation system in a building.
Patent GB-2422428-A (GB)
Title: A hearth and fireplace surround with translucent/transparent panels
Inventor: CUMMINGS IAN ROBERT
IPC: F24C15/06
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A hearth 20 has a rectangular glass upper display panel 30 supported by a frame 32, with a light source mounted therein such that a uniform glow is projected upwardly through the hearth's upper panel 30. A fireplace surround assembly comprises a mantel 2 that is arranged to surround a fire 22 and be secured to a wall 18 of a room and mounted on the hearth 20. A display panel 8 is disposed between the wall and the mantel. The display panel 8 is translucent or transparent over at least part of its surface and a light source 26 is positioned so that light is visible through the panel from the front of the assembly. The panels may be planar or curved. Preferably the light source may be a fluorescent strip light mounted between the wall and the panel, or be positioned so that light is projected through the thickness of the panel from at least one edge. The display panel 8 may be a plurality of glass sections (10,12, fig 2). The display panels can have a textured, engraving or etching rear surface. Various lighting effects of the panels 8,30 can be achieved by colour, intensity or position. The surround assembly can be used with an electric, gas or solid fuel fire.
Patent GB-2438268-A (GB)
Title: Tilt steering system
Inventor: EVANS JOHN ROY
IPC: B62D24/04
Filed: 2006-05-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a steerable vehicle wherein the steering of the vehicle takes place by adjusting a bank angle between the vehicle floor 1 and the vehicle side walls 2,3. A pair of steerable wheels 7 are pivotably connected to one another via a tie bracket 9, whereby the tie bracket 9 is mounted to the floor 1 in a fixed position. By adjusting the bank angle, the steerable wheels 7 are forced to assume a steering angle such that the vehicle makes a turn. The wheels 7 typically bank over during cornering so that speed may be maintained. All wheel steering may be provided.
Patent GB-2423594-A (GB)
Title: Exchange of centralized control data
Inventor: MASHINSKY ALEX
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: Apparatus and method (Fig. 2) for providing a user with unit as a gateway for communicating with home or office devices (252), as well as software developers, embed a second wired (240) or RF interface (270) in each device. This second interface, which supports standard protocols and user interface (UI) technology (245), such as tcp/ip, xml, html, Java and web browsers, is managed by the DCS unit (340) or by a mobile device (252) that integrates the DCS (340) technology.
Patent GB-2434797-A (GB)
Title: Coiled air hoses
Inventor: COOK MARK
IPC: B29C48/00
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: A helically coiled air hose 1 for pneumatic interconnection of the braking systems of a tractor 4 and its semi-trailer 7, is manufactured by extrusion of a blend of thermoplastic polyurethane and polyamide materials. The polyurethane is of aliphatic polyether form, but polyester or polcaprolactone forms are alternatives. The polyamide is polyamide PA12, PA11, PA6.12 or PA6.10, with the proportion of polyamide blended with the polyurethane in the range 15% to 30% by weight. The preferred proportion of polyamide is 16% to 22% for a tube with external and internal diameters of 12 mm and 8 mm respectively and coil inner-diameter of 40 mm - 50 mm.
Patent GB-2442712-A (GB)
Title: Producing a pressure potential over a body
Inventor: KRISTIANSEN ARNE
IPC: B63B1/32
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: A waterborne vessel 2 comprises a hull 4 and means for producing a pressure potential over the bow portion 6 of the hull by using streams of pressurised fluid flushed over the bow portion. The means for producing a pressure potential comprises a fluid pump and a number of tubes 8 each formed with exit ports in the form of a series of nozzles 10. The nozzles may alternatively be a series of holes, or slits or any other suitable design. The bow portion may be formed from a plurality of singly-curved, semi-cylindrical sections 12. The tubes are each disposed at the leading edge of each respective section 12. In use, pressurised fluid is discharged as streams from the nozzles, one or more of the surfaces of the sections from the respective leading edge(s), establishing a pressure potential over the sections between the leading and the trailing edges and hence over the bow. The pressurised fluid forms two effective flow streams (16, 17, Fig 2) over the bow section of the hull. Each flow stream travels over a respective half section of the bow. The two flow streams are formed by an accumulation of the individual pressurised fluid that is discharged as streams from the nozzles. The pressure potential over the hull causes the vessel to have a velocity in direction (14, Fig 2).
Patent GB-2443466-A (GB)
Title: Relay station for multi-hop communication system
Inventor: HART MICHAEL JOHN BEEMS
IPC: H04B7/155
Filed: 2006-11-06
Abstract: Relays in mobile communication systems are generally used to increase the range or coverage of mobile communication reception. However, due to the non-linear nature of multipath fading they can also be used to reduce attenuation even in an area with adequate reception. By making a base station communicate via a relay station even if it does not need to fading effects can be reduced. However, the transmitted messages need to be a certain structure to allow both legacy and new mobile devices to take advantage and communicate with the relay station rather than directly with the base station. For example, a message containing a preamble must be transmitted in a first transmission window of a transmission interval. The transmission windows can be, for example, time slots in a TDMA system.
Patent GB-2432563-A (GB)
Title: Valve and linearly adjusted geared apparatus for steering superimposition
Inventor: HEITZER HEINZ-DIETER
IPC: B62D5/083
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A valve device (10) for a hydraulic servo-steering arrangement includes two valve elements (18, 14) which can he rotated from a neutral position relative to each other, in order to thereby achieve the superimposition of an additional steering moment. The valve device (10) further includes a linear adjuster (33) and a gear (20) coupling the two valve elements (18, 14) to each other. The gear (20) converts a linear stroke of the linear adjuster (30) into a rotation. The gear (20) includes a first cogwheel (22) with teeth inclined in a first direction in relation to the axial direction of the cogwheel. The first cogwheel (20) is coupled to the first valve element (18). The gear (20) further includes a second cogwheel (30) with teeth inclined in a second direction opposed to the first direction. The second cogwheel (30) is axially displaceable by the linear adjuster (33).
Patent GB-2444770-A (GB)
Title: A horse boot
Inventor: CHAPMAN-JONES DAVID
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A horse boot (1) comprises a support structure (10a, 10b), a lining (16a, 16b) housed within said support structure (10a, 10b), and at least one protective insert (12a, 12b) housed between the lining (16a, 16b) and the support structure (10a, 10b). The horse boot (1) may also be formed from two separable parts and can be provided with electrodes (18, 19) for connection to an electrical control unit (24). The features of the horse boot offer a benefit in terms of combined support, protection and treatment of a leg injury and in terms of the modularity of the horse boot.
Patent GB-2439921-A (GB)
Title: Caster for a baby carriage
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 2006-12-27
Abstract: A caster includes: a fixing seat 3 for a carriage frame 2; a wheel unit 4 having a wheel carrier 41 and post hole 413; a wheel coupling unit 5 having a coupling post 51 coupled to fixing seat 3 and extending into post hole 413, a guiding component 52 coupled to coupling post 51, disposed in post hole 413 and formed with an inclined guiding surface 521; and a limiting member 54 coupled to wheel cater 41 and abutting against guiding component 52. When wheel unit 4 is suspended above the ground, limiting member 54 slides along inclined guiding surface 521 due to the weight of wheel unit 4, moving wheel unit 4 to a storage position. A second embodiment specifies a caster as above, having: a guiding groove in the wheel carrier; a positioning member and limiting member with a protrusion in the wheel coupling unit.
Patent GB-2446665-A (GB)
Title: A rack for kitchen utensils and other tools
Inventor: WITHERLEY JOHN JULIAN
IPC: A47B77/14
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A holder for a set of kitchen implements comprises an elongated member 1 defining bays 2A-2J for supporting respective implements 8-16. One of the bays 2D, for holding kitchen tongs 11, has one or more elastically compressible members (6, Fig 2) exposed on an inside surface of the bay. In use, the spring action of the tongs 11 acts outwardly onto the compressible members so as to hold the tongs in position. The elastically compressible members are preferably of rubber or synthetic rubber and are supported in diametrically opposing faces of the bay, each being housed in a recess defined in the bay wall and sitting proud of it. The holder may be affixed to a wall by means of integral supports 3 and mounts 4. The holder may be affixed to a wall by means of detachable brackets 7. The holder may be affixed to a bar (18, fig 5) by means of connecting member (19, fig5).
Patent GB-2450149-A (GB)
Title: A backup umbilical connection for a well installation
Inventor: DURSLEY PAUL
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A well installation, such as a control and distribution unit (CDU), is located at the bed or floor of a body of water 9, and is provided with a backup umbilical 10 with a first end 6 finishing, for example, in a recoverably Subsea Umbilical Termination (SUT) 6, which is connected to the CDU 8, and a second end statically retained within the body of water, such as by means of a connector 14 to a parking unit 11 forming half of an Emergency Quick Disconnect Package (EQDP). The umbilical is operatively deployed by means of a ROV which attaches a lift line to the connector 14 from a surface vessel or platform which then winches the second end and the parking unit 11 to the surface.
Patent GB-2450544-A (GB)
Title: Roof mounted displays
Inventor: TYLER SIMON
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: A device for demountable mounting of video display monitors on the inside surface of a vehicle roof comprises a video display monitor 2 having a pivot bar 4 at or near its upper, in use, end, the pivot bar 4 extending transversely of the video display monitor and one or both of the ends 4a, 4b of the pivot bar 4 projecting from the side of the video display monitor 2 and having a noncircular shape. A mounting support 1 is fixed to the inside surface of a vehicle roof, in use, and has a socket or cradle 3 to receive the pivot bar end 4a, 4b, whereby the video display monitor 2 may be pivoted about the pivot bar 4 to move between stowed and deployed pivotal positions, the pivot bar end 4a, 4b when fitted in place to the fixed mounting support 1 being held in the socket or cradle 3 against rotation during movement of the video display monitor 2 between stowed and deployed pivotal positions. A release lever 6 causes the pivot bar 4 to pivot relative to the cradle 3 to turn to a pivotal position where the pivot bar end 4a, 4b may be withdrawn from the cradle 3 to demount the video display monitor 2 from the fixed mounting support 1.
Patent GB-2441050-A (GB)
Title: Measuring device for determining the concentration of gases by radiation absorption
Inventor: DIEKMANN WILFRIED
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring device 2 for determining the concentration of gases by radiation absorption with at least one radiation source 1 for generating radiation, with a measuring cell 2 arranged downstream of the radiation source 1 in the radiation direction, in which measuring cell 2 the medium to be measured is located, with at least one radiation detector 3, 3', which the radiation strikes after being passed through the measuring cell 2, with a radiation guide arrangement 2, by means of which the radiation is guided to the radiation detector, wherein the radiation guide arrangement comprises a main optics unit, which on the one hand has an optics element 4, so that the punctiform radiation source is imaged in a rod-shaped radiation spot 5 running along a preferential direction 6, and which on the other hand comprises parallel reflection surfaces 7, 7' extending at right angles to the preferential direction 6, at whose inner surfaces the radiation is totally reflected between the optics element 4 and the radiation detector 3, 3'.
Patent GB-2456291-A (GB)
Title: Using the Johnsen-Rahbeck effect to control friction
Inventor: HIRD JONATHAN ROBERT
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: Apparatus comprising a wide bandgap semiconductor (> 1eV), a conductor in contact with the semiconductor and which is moveable relative thereto, and means for applying a potential (e.g. 1-5 kV) between the conductor and semiconductor to reduce or increase friction generated by said relative movement. The semiconductor may be diamond, SiC, WC, BN, GaN or AlN. The apparatus may be a micromechanical system, a device for nanotechnology, a bearing, a clutch or engaging cogs. The potential difference may be controlled on the basis of the temperature at the contact region. Also apparatus for machining, drilling or polishing a workpiece where the workpiece is either a wide bandgap semiconductor or a conductor and a tool is the other, and where a potential is applied between the tool and the workpiece. Also apparatus for machining a semiconductor (e.g. Si or Ge) which comprises a metallic tool and means for applying a potential across the tool and the semiconductor.
Patent GB-2454913-A (GB)
Title: Tide energy generator with flexible bladder
Inventor: DURWARD JAMES
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: A tidal power generation device has a flexible bladder 1 positioned on or near the sea bed. As the tide rises, water is allowed to flow through valves 2, 3 into a raised storage lagoon 5 via a turbine 4. As the tide then falls, water is allowed to return from the pool 5 via valves 7, 9 and another turbine 8, to the collapsible bag 1. A one-way valve 6 prevents water from returning in the wrong direction. Several systems can be run in parallel.
Patent GB-2457694-A (GB)
Title: Audio-visual signature, method of deriving a signature and method of comparing audio-visual data
Inventor: DIGGINS JONATHAN
IPC: G10L25/00
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: The invention relates to the analysis of characteristics of audio and/or video signals. In particular, the invention relates to the generation and use of audiovisual content signatures. The first invention is a system for deriving a signature characteristic of a plurality of audio samples. It comprises determining audio signature data representative of the audio samples, determining a section of the audio signature data forming a region of interest and providing the audio signature data section forming a region of interest as an audio signature.
Patent GB-2443377-A (GB)
Title: Anti-malarial composition comprising artesunate and lumefantrine
Inventor: LULLA AMAR
IPC: A61K31/135
Filed: 2008-03-04
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising artesunate and lumefantrine provided in combination in a single pharmaceutical dosage unit. The invention also relates to a method of making the pharmaceutical composition, and to the use of the composition in the treatment of malaria.
Patent GB-2449364-A (GB)
Title: Waste Outlet for a Urinal
Inventor: TODD JON
IPC: E03C1/288
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: A waste outlet assembly 10 for a urinal has a body mountable on a urinal waste outlet pipe 12. The body 16,18 defines a through passage with a downstream opening 22 and a flexible closure flap 26 located adjacent the downstream opening 22. The closure flap 26 is biased so as to overlap the edges thereof to substantially close the opening 22, the closure member being capable of flexing away from the opening to open the opening. The flap seal against the opening can be air-tight if there is an aqueous liquid present between the two. Additionally the assembly may also comprise a grid 36, a block of antibacterial or perfumed dissolvable material 42, and a cover 44 located within the urinal.
Patent GB-2446101-A (GB)
Title: Filter element
Inventor: WALKER MALCOLM DAVID
IPC: B01D39/16
Filed: 2008-05-27
Abstract: A radial flow filter element (10) includes at least one wound body (14) comprising a radially extending filtration zone (20) with alternating co-wound liquid-permeable layers respectively of a predominantly cellulosic material and a predominantly synthetic plastics or polymeric material.
Patent GB-2447377-A (GB)
Title: Liquid chemical dispenser for an irrigation system
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT E III
IPC: A01C23/04
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: The dispenser comprises a removable supply container 34' for the chemical which comprises a membrane 90 which is pierced by a sharpened tip 100 of a dip tube 40 when the container is attached to the dispenser. An enlarged section 98 near the end of the dip tube 40 produces an annular vent passage 92 in the membrane 90 around the dip tube to provide vacuum relief. The configuration of such containers substantially reduces the chance of inadvertent contact with the contents and the simple design permits the containers to be disposable. Dip tube 40 has a threaded connector 104 and seal 102 for ready replacement. A rubber or elastomeric flap check valve may be provided in a vent passage 96. Water flow across the top of the dip tube 40 produces a suction to draw chemical into the water for supplying sprinkler(s).
Patent GB-2461289-A (GB)
Title: Hair clipper cleaning tool
Inventor: PHIPPS PATRICK ANTONY
IPC: A45D27/46
Filed: 2008-06-26
Abstract: A hair clipper cleaning tool comprises a flat, round handle and an elongate flexible member for pushing hair out of the blades of the clipper. The tool further comprises a bush at the opposite end of the tool for removing excess hair and a flat head screwdriver for adjusting clipper speed and strength.
Patent GB-2454284-A (GB)
Title: Pressure reactive piston for reciprocating internal combustion engine.
Inventor: STYRON JOSHUA PUTMAN
IPC: F02B75/04
Filed: 2008-07-01
Abstract: A pressure reactive piston (10) for an internal combustion engine includes an axially directed central bore (46) formed within a piston ring portion (38) of the piston, which houses a slidably mounted crown (50) which cooperates with the central bore to define a gas chamber (60) which is closed off from the environment by means of a flexible gas seal (64), such as a metallic bellow, interposed between the crown and the ring portion of the piston. The gas chamber (60) may also include a cooling medium selected so as to change phase during operation.
Patent GB-2461931-A (GB)
Title: Powder puff dispenser with a flow-through gasket
Inventor: THORPE TIMOTHY
IPC: A45D33/02
Filed: 2008-09-30
Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing (102) having a reservoir for containing a product. The dispenser also includes a flow-through gasket (108), e.g. of elastomeric material, with a concave top having a plurality of apertures. A product delivery passageway extends through the flow-through gasket (108) when the dispenser is in an open position. The dispenser prevents leakage by providing a seal with the flow-through gasket (108) when the dispenser is in a closed position.