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Patent GB-2446010-A (GB)
Title: Scooter with brake light
Inventor: GROSSMAN MARTIN ALLAN
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: A self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle such as a collapsible scooter (fig 1, 5) or microscooter, comprises brake lights 11 or illumination means. The brake lights 11, which can comprise a LED 55, are provided on a rear part 65 of a platform 70 and to one or both sides of rear wheel 20. The brake lights 11 can be illuminated by a circuit (fig 8) including a switch 80 and battery (fig 8, 76) in a compartment (fig 6, 90) below platform 70. The switch 80 may be activated by movement of a foot operated, spring biased brake 35, possibly comprising a wheel arch or guard adjacent a rear wheel 20 so that the brake lamp 11 illuminates when the brake is operated. The brake light provides a novelty effect and can contribute to the safety of a user.
Patent GB-2456739-A (GB)
Title: Fan assisted windscreen de-icer
Inventor: JENNINGS LLOYD
IPC: A47L1/16
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A fan assisted windscreen de-icer comprises blowing heated air over the top 9 of a rubber blade 1 that is used to clear the windscreen of ice and residue water. The source of power for the fan assisted windscreen de-icer may be by plugging it into a cigarette lighter 2. The fan assisted windscreen de-icer may have a hand grip 8 with a switch 3 on its underneath and may be carried in a leatherette case.
Patent GB-2439430-A (GB)
Title: Brake device to reduce risk of driver injury in a crash
Inventor: JELBKE CHRISTIAN
IPC: B60T7/06
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: A brake device (1) for a motor vehicle, having a crash bar (12) which is rigid at least in sections extends between a unit bearing (4) and the brake device (1) and is attached to or supported on the unit bearing (4) at one end and the brake device (1) at the other end or acts upon them such that in the event of a relative movement between the unit bearing (4) and the brake device (1) which results from a bead-on crash, such a force "F" and such a moment can be applied to the brake device (1) that it bends in on itself transverse to the vehicle longitudinal direction, thus absorbing energy and minimizing the risk of injury to the driver.
Patent GB-2452516-A (GB)
Title: Independant separating type powe battery assembly
Inventor: WU DONALD PIHSIANG
IPC: H01M50/249
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: An independent separating type power battery assembly comprises a rack assembly, a plurality of guiding strips 20, two polar heads, a plurality of lithium batteries and safety units. The guiding strips are connected to the polar heads and are disposed on the rack assembly, respectively. The rack assembly has a containing space for accommodating the lithium batteries, and each lithium battery is connected to the guiding strip by a guiding piece 50 via one safety unit 60 , such that the lithium batteries are connected in parallel, thus providing enough power with a small size. In addition, each safety unit can cut off the broken lithium battery separately, so as to avoid the immediate shut-off of the electric power.
Patent GB-2443316-A (GB)
Title: An energy self-sufficient pressure or touch sensor powered by thermoelectric conversion from a latent heat store
Inventor: SCHMIDT RALF
IPC: G01L1/00
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: An energy "autarkic" or energy "self-sufficient" sensor for detecting pressure, contact or touch. The sensor comprises a latent-heat store 2 (optionally regenerable), a thermoelectric converter 3 for converting thermal energy from the latent-heat store, a circuit 4 connected to the thermoelectric converter 3 for generating a signal if the sensor is activated, a signal transmission device 5 and a signal storage device 8. The signal transmission device 5 is preferably wireless and may employ any combination of optical, acoustic, radio or inductive transmission means. Additional surveillance devices (11) may be employed and may also be powered by the thermoelectric converter 3 as may optical or acoustic warning signal generators. The latent heat store 2 optionally comprises sodium acetate trihydrate enclosed in a partially flexible jacket, deformation of which initiates a phase-change in the material and the release of its latent heat of crystallisation.
Patent GB-2453604-A (GB)
Title: A golfing tee with interchange pegs
Inventor: NGANGA BONFACE
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A golf tee peg comprising a tee X with a scalloped top surface thereby reducing the contact of the tee with the golf ball that is detachably attached to a peg B, thereby allowing tee to be attached to alternative pegs. The alternative pegs may be in the form of a spiral peg (A, fig 1), a cruciform peg B, or an all surface peg in the form of a platform supported by three cruciform legs (fig 3).
Patent GB-2447326-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning system for an above ground pool or fluid container
Inventor: LAWSON GARY LEE
IPC: E04H4/12
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a device combining swimming pool skimmers, pumps, and removable, disposable filters into integral, sidewall-mounted and supported systems for above ground pools and other above ground liquid containment enclosures. Also provided are methods for the use of such systems to remove both larger floating debris and smaller particulate matter to maintain water clarity and hygienic safety within such pools or like liquid enclosures.
Patent GB-2444455-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling mechanism of a hierarchical processor including multiple parallel clusters
Inventor: GLEW ANDREW F
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: The abstract shall consist of a smmary of the disclosure as contained in the description, the claims, and the drawings; the summary shall indicate the technical field to which the inventino pertains and shall be drafted in a way which allows the clear understanding of the technical problem, the gist of the solution of that problem through the invention, and the principal use or uses of the invention.
Patent GB-2460396-A (GB)
Title: Toilet Bowl
Inventor: LIU YUNG-NING
IPC: E03D11/13
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a toilet bowl 250 in which splashing is reduced and sanitation is improved. The toilet bowl comprises a first surface 252 forming an upper portion of the bowl and a second surface 254 forming a bottom portion of the bowl. The second surface comprises a sloping surface with a receiving portion for waste disposal. The receiving portion has a depth of water shallowest at a front end and deepest at a back end, to facilitate movement of the waste. Later embodiments relate to a toilet, and a method of discharging waste from a toilet comprising first and second surfaces, a receiving portion having a sloping surface and a collection reservoir 270.
Patent GB-2446755-A (GB)
Title: Production of hydrocarbons from natural gas
Inventor: ERNST WERNER SIEGFRIED
IPC: C01B3/34
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A process (10) for producing hydrocarbons from natural gas includes, in a cryogenic separation stage (16), cryogenically separating the natural gas to produce at least a methane stream and natural gas liquids, in a reforming stage (20), reforming the methane stream to produce a synthesis gas which includes at least CO and H2, and in a Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon synthesis stage (22), converting at least some of the CO and H2 into a Fischer-Tropsch product which includes hydrocarbons. A Fischer- Tropsch tail gas which includes at least CO and H2, methane and heavier than methane hydrocarbons, is separated from the Fischer-Tropsch product in a Fischer-Tropsch product separation stage (24). At least a portion of the Fischer-Tropsch tail gas is recycled to the cryogenic separation stage (16), where the Fischer-Tropsch tail gas is cryogenically separated into two or more streams.
Patent GB-2461746-A (GB)
Title: A shower rail which can swing out from the wall
Inventor: MOORE HENRIK
IPC: A47K3/20
Filed: 2008-07-12
Abstract: A vertical rail 24, to receive the holder 52 of a showerhead 12, is pivotable about a vertical axis so that it can be folded against wall 6 or swung out. The rail is pivotally held by brackets 54 at both ends. The brackets may include a through bore along the pivot axis. The connections 10 between the showerhead 12, the hose 2 and the water outlet 4 are preferably axially rotatable. The showerhead can detach from its holder. Independently claimed the rail 24 is rigidly attached to the wall 6 and an elongate holder 20 could pivot around it.
Patent GB-2462246-A (GB)
Title: Small sailboat trapeze system with quick release loop
Inventor: MAW ANDREW PETER
IPC: B63H9/10
Filed: 2008-07-26
Abstract: A new form of trapeze loop is installed in a small sailboat trapeze system 3 and 4 to replace the conventional loop (1, Fig 2) and allow quick release from a trapeze hook (6, Fig 3) under load. In normal use, the loop works in exactly the same way as the conventional loop, with the trapeze hook being attached at (10, Fig 4). In a first embodiment, should the sailor need to release the trapeze hook rapidly and under load, squeezing together at (11, Fig 4) will open the jaws at (12, Fig 4), allowing the hook to fall free. The new trapeze loop 13 is shown assembled into a typical small boat trapeze arrangement. Other embodiments of the loop include one that is opened by means of a lever (Fig 6), one that is rotated to release the hook (Fig 7 and 8) and one in which the loop elongates to release the hook (Fig 9).
Patent GB-2451941-A (GB)
Title: Rollback control of a hybrid electric vehicle
Inventor: SILVERI ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: A method for controlling rollback of a vehicle located on an incline having a powertrain 12 that includes an engine 14 driveably connected to a load and an electric machine 22 driveably connected to the load, includes the steps of determining a magnitude of wheel torque required to prevent the vehicle from rolling hack, determining whether the electric machine 22 has a current torque capacity that is equal to or greater than the required wheel torque, using the electric machine 22 to produce the required wheel torque provided the current torque capacity of the electric machine 22 is able to produce the required wheel torque and using the engine 14 or a combination of the engine 14 and the electric machine 22 to produce the required wheel torque if the torque capacity of the electric machine 22 is insufficient to meet the required wheel torque.
Patent GB-2464284-A (GB)
Title: Data Centre Cooling Apparatus and Method
Inventor: TOZER ROBERT
IPC: F24F1/00
Filed: 2008-10-08
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a data centre (110) comprising data centre air directing means for directing data centre air from the data centre through a first side of one or more heat exchangers (142, 143); external air directing means for directing external air from external to a second side of the one or more heat exchangers; and adiabatic cooling means (154) for adiabatically cooling the external air prior to entering the one or more heat exchangers, such that the external air flowing through the second side of the one or more heat exchangers indirectly cools the data centre air flowing through the first side of the one or more heat exchangers. Embodiments of the present invention may be realised in which the data centre is a moveable data centre.
Patent GB-2451374-A (GB)
Title: Salad and salad dressing container
Inventor: BERRYSMITH ASHLEY FRANCIS
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2008-10-29
Abstract: A food containing pack 5 comprises a container having a partition 9 which divides the container into an upper food storage compartment 6 and a lower food dressing storage compartment 7. A lid 10 is provided to close the open top of the container. The partition 9 may be a lid welded to the top of the food dressing storage compartment 7. The partition 9 may take the form of a nozzle having a removable tear-away cap. The food may be a salad, and the food dressing may be a salad dressing.
Patent GB-2451601-A (GB)
Title: Cyclic steam stimulation method with multiple fractures
Inventor: HANSEN KIRK SAMUEL
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2008-11-18
Abstract: A cyclic steam soak (CSS) stimulation method for producing heated hydrocarbons from a viscous hydrocarbon-containing formation comprises the steps of: a) drilling a well (1) having a substantially horizontal or inclined lower section (3) into the viscous hydrocarbon-containing formation (4) substantially along the trajectory of the minimum compressive horizontal stress Sh; b) cutting at selected intervals along the length of the lower well section (3) substantially disk-shaped cavities (5A-5D) into the viscous hydrocarbon-containing formation (4) by a rotating hydraulic jet cutting device (6); c) completing the well (1); d) injecting steam into the well (1) and disk-shaped cavities (5A-5D) at such an elevated pressure that the hydraulic pressure in at least one disk-shaped cavity 5A is above the formation fracturing pressure, thereby fracturing the formation (4) and permitting the steam to invade the formation surrounding the fracture and to heat hydrocarbons in the steam invaded zone; e) interrupting steam injection and producing heated hydrocarbons via the well (1); and f) repeating steps (d) and (e) a number of times.
Patent GB-2466179-A (GB)
Title: Casing having a breather duct with a tank for balancing pressure changes
Inventor: EDLUNDH ULRIK
IPC: F16H57/027
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: A casing 12, for a gearbox or differential in an amphibious vehicle, comprises a breather opening 14 communicating with an interior of the casing 12, a breather duct 16 having an inlet 20 which is connected with the breather opening 14, wherein the breather duct 16 encapsulates between the breather opening 14 and the inlet 20 an air volume for balancing a pressure change in the interior of the casing due to temperature changes. Breather duct 16 comprises a tank, which may be filled with an inert gas, for encapsulating a major part of the air volume and for receiving intruding liquid. Casing 12 has a plurality of casting ribs 22 which form cavities 24 that communicate with the breather opening 14 and the inlet 20, thereby providing the breather duct 16. At lease one of the casting cavities 24 is closed b a cover (26, fig 2) for encapsulating the air. Due to the encapsulated air volume it is safeguarded that only the air volume communicates with the interior of the casing 12 but not other substances. This assures a high life time and low wear since only transmission oil comes into contact with components in the casing 12.
Patent GB-2466039-A (GB)
Title: Deriving A View From An Object At A Location Within A Volume
Inventor: SPICER JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2008-12-09
Abstract: A method of deriving a view from an object at a location within a volume 1, comprises deploying a plurality of sensors in a predetermined volume 1, receiving sensor data from the plurality of sensors 2 at a central processor 9 and processing the received sensor data to generate a three dimensional representation of the volume 1. A location of an object within the volume 1 is determined. A view of the volume as seen from the location of the object is derived and the view is displayed. The method may be applied to retmote control of an aircraft during landing.
Patent GB-2467966-A (GB)
Title: A rotor assembly including a bearing cartidge mounted to a shaft
Inventor: MOCKRIDGE RICHARD IAIN
IPC: F01D25/16
Filed: 2009-02-24
Abstract: A rotor assembly 1 includes a bearing cartridge 5 mounted to a shaft 2. The bearing cartridge 5 comprises a pair of bearings 7, 8 preloaded by a spring 10 and surrounded by a sleeve 11. The bearing cartridge may further comprise a spacer 9 which contributes to the stiffness of the shaft 2. The bearings 7, 8 are identical, with each comprising an inner race 12, a cage 13 supporting a plurality of ball bearings 14, an outer race 15, and a pair of shields 16 secured to the outer race 15 at opposite ends of the bearing 7, 8. The rotor assembly 1 may additionally include an impeller 3 and a rotor core 4 mounted to the shaft 2 on opposite sides of the bearing cartridge 5.
Patent GB-2468299-A (GB)
Title: Noise reduction arrangement for a cleaning appliance.
Inventor: LIDDELL SARAH HELEN
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2009-03-03
Abstract: A cleaning appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner, comprises an airflow generator 26 in the form of a brushless DC motor for generating an airflow, separating apparatus (6, fig 1) for separating dirt and dust from the airflow, a power source (22, fig 1) for supplying power to the airflow generator 26, at least one exhaust vent 16 and an exhaust baffle 32. The exhaust baffle 32 includes a body 36 having an upstream face (38, fig 2) and a downstream face 40, an airflow path 42 between the upstream (38, fig 2) and downstream 40 faces and a plurality of blades 44 projecting from the body 36, each blade 44 having a first side edge (46, fig 6b), a second side edge (48, fig 6b) and a forward edge. The baffle 32 is preferably arranged downstream of the airflow generator 26, with the cleaning appliance preferably being a handheld vacuum cleaner. The arrangement reduces noise.
Patent GB-2455245-A (GB)
Title: Blowout preventer operator locking system
Inventor: WHITBY MELVYN F
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A blowout preventer operator locking system comprises a piston rod having one end coupled to a closure member. The operator further comprises an operator housing having one end coupled to a bonnet and a second end coupled to a head. The piston rod extends through the bonnet into the operator housing where it is coupled to a piston that is disposed within the operator housing. The piston comprises a body and a flange. A sleeve is slidingly disposed within a cavity disposed within the piston and is rotationally fixed relative to the piston. A lock rod is rotatably coupled to the head and is threadedly engaged with the sleeve so that rotation of the lock rod axially translates the sleeve relative to the piston.
Patent GB-2468917-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft propulsion unit having two sets of contra-rotating, ducted propellers
Inventor: STRICKLAND EDWARD FRANK
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 2009-03-26
Abstract: An aircraft propulsion unit includes two sets of contra-rotating propellers arranged within a duct. Each propeller has its own dedicated electric motor to drive it. The use of four separately driven propellers in one unit is intended to provide more power and offer increased redundancy should one or more motor fail. An aircraft may have one (figs 6-8) or more (fig 5) propulsion units for providing thrust. Shaped structures rearwards of the units may deflect thrust through large angles to produce vertical thrust for vertical take-off and landing. The shaped structures may be incorporated into wings. The ducts are shaped to provide efficient performance and to enhance lift.
Patent GB-2456087-A (GB)
Title: Cable trunk system and mounting device.
Inventor: DOHERTY THOMAS
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A combination of a cable trunking system 110 with a mounting device 150 for, for example, an electrical socket. The trunking system 110 has a number of dividing walls. The mounting device 150 has a frame adapted to receive a socket plate, and opposing side walls 156,158 extending rearwardly from the frame. The mounting device 150 and the cable trunking system 110 together define a substantially rectangular parallelepiped enclosure with a back face having a single skin. A second invention relates to a mounting device with an open back face.
Patent GB-2469664-A (GB)
Title: A dispenser
Inventor: ALEXANDER JOHN PHILIP
IPC: B65D35/28
Filed: 2009-04-23
Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing material from a flexible container comprises a substantially planar flattener member 12, a body 14 including a pair of opposed spaced side walls 42, and a pair of opposed spaced end walls 44. The flattener member 12 and the body 14 together define a cavity 24. The flattener member 12 includes a wall 52 and spaced, substantially parallel lips (22, fig 3) which define an elongate mouth 16 in the form of a slit. The lips (22, fig 3) include a bend or curve formation 20 to induce, in use, the formation of a longitudinal bend, crease or trough in the container, as the container is pulled through the lips (22, fig 3). By forming a bend in the container the rigidity of the flexible container is said to be improved which therefore makes handling easier. The method of use is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2470403-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly with valve stem for use with an aerosol canister
Inventor: WARBY RICHARD
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2009-05-21
Abstract: A valve assembly 10 consists of a valve stem 11, a valve body 12 one or more seals and a ferrule 15, the valve stem 11 being co-axially slidable within the valve body 12, wherein an inner diameter of the ferrule 15 is from 13 mm to 16.3 mm. The valve 10 may further include a metering chamber defined within the valve body 12, such that it forms a metering valve. The valve assembly 10 may be attached to an aerosol dispensing canister 100 by crimping the ferule 15 to the canister 100. The canister 100 may be put to pharmaceutical dispensing, e.g. as an inhaler. The canister 100 and valve assembly 10 may be provided with a mechanical or electronic dose counter, and a breath actuable trigger.
Patent GB-2470552-A (GB)
Title: Dog excrement capturing tool
Inventor: BARRON PETER PHILIP
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 2009-05-26
Abstract: A dog excrement capturing tool, comprising an extendable/retractable loop 2 capable of holding a collection bag or sachet (4, figure 6) is described. The loop may extend from inside the end of a hollow tube 1 with a hand grip 9 opposite the loop. The tool may be telescopic or usable as a walking stick and may further comprise a scoop attachment (10, figure 7) or a specialised collection sachet comprising a stiffened collar or drawstring (5, figure 5). The method comprises the steps of holding the sachet underneath the animal while the animal is defecating and when the sachet is soiled, sliding a trigger (3, figure 2) in the reverse direction to close the sachet, pulling a drawstring to seal the sachet, carrying the tool, with sachet held firmly in the loop, to the bin and re-opening the loop to cause the sachet to drop into the bin.
Patent GB-2457412-A (GB)
Title: Tidal electricity generating apparatus
Inventor: PEARCE COLIN RICHARD
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2009-06-22
Abstract: A turbine adapted to be constrained within a flow of fluid is disclosed. The turbine comprises a stator adapted to be constrained within a flow of fluid, and a rotor defining an aperture and having a plurality of rotor blades (10) protruding from a peripheral region of the rotor into the aperture. The rotor is adapted to be rotatably mounted to the stator such that movement of fluid through the aperture causes rotation of the rotor relative to the stator. Electricity is generated as a result of rotation of the rotor relative to the stator.
Patent GB-2462514-A (GB)
Title: Wedge shaped foldable pillow support
Inventor: ZEE LESLIE LOONG
IPC: A47C21/02
Filed: 2009-07-13
Abstract: A foldable portable pillow support comprises two adjustable and foldable wedges which are each made separately and then joined in the middle. A pillow is then placed over the support to provide an ideal pillow height. Each wedge may be made from a single blankabcdeedcbawhich is folded and secured by hook and loop fastening to form the wedges. The height of the wedges may be varied by varying the width of the wedge basebddb. Each wedge may be constructed from separate panelsedde, dccd, bccb, abba,which are joined or hinged together by being wire bound or spirally bound. The two wedges may be joined in the middle by hook and loop fastening. The wedge may be made from plastic or metal so that it may be washable.