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Patent GB-2466881-A (GB)
Title: Radiator energy saving unit
Inventor: BIRKETT HAROLD
IPC: F24D3/16
Filed: 2010-01-11
Abstract: A radiator energy saving unit 1 which is assembled from a flat pack cardboard assembly and then inserted at the rear of a panel type radiator 2 where it is filled with insulating material, such as prills or other suitable material, and which after final assembly reduces the heat loss from above and rear of the radiator whilst propelling the air heated by the radiator forward. The unit is best used on radiators located under windows and on the inside of outside walls. Preferably, at least one side of the unit has a reflective surface. The unit may be cut in one piece by computer numerical control (CNQ or may be made from two or more pieces which are adjusted telescopically. Preferably, the unit fits around the radiator support brackets 3 and is supported from above by plastic ejector nozzle spacers 5 which are clipped over the top of the radiator. In use, air desirably enters under the bottom of the radiator and is heated by the rear surface of the radiator whilst travelling and accelerating upwards due decreasing sectional area before being ejected over the top of the radiator and downwards over the front face of the radiator.
Patent GB-2464246-A (GB)
Title: Project management system and method
Inventor: PUCCIO KENDALL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: A method for completing a project includes several steps. A request for completing a project is received, including first information regarding the project. At least one person for completing the project is determined based on the first information. Second information regarding the project is also received, and instructions for completing the project are identified based on analysis of the second information. The instructions include a plurality of actions to be performed by the at least one person, including the creation of at least one document using a standardized template. The performance of the actions by the at least one person in completing the project is automatically tracked. A system suitable for performing the method is also disclosed, including a processor, a memory, and several components for performing the steps.
Patent GB-2477922-A (GB)
Title: Method of cheese production using reduced size curds.
Inventor: LOCKYER ANDREW MARTYN
IPC: A01J25/06
Filed: 2010-02-17
Abstract: A method of forming cheese comprises the steps of: providing cheese curd 15, subjecting the curd to a size reduction step; and processing the size-reduced curd 30 to form cheese. The starting curd may have already been subjected to a primary milling step. The size reduced curd resulting from the method preferably has a size of less than 3 mm. The method may also include salting, weighing and forming/moulding steps. The resulting cheese block may then be vacuum sealed in a bag. An apparatus such as a shredder 25 for reducing the size of the curd pieces is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2479772-A (GB)
Title: Float-controlled condensate siphon device of an air conditioner
Inventor: ANDERSON ROBERT
IPC: F24F13/22
Filed: 2010-04-22
Abstract: A float-controlled siphon device 100 for collecting and removing condensate from an air-conditioning evaporator coil comprises a chamber 102 having a vent 104, which allows air in the chamber to escape when condensate flows into the chamber via an input pipe 106 which communicates with the evaporator coil. A ball float 110 moves within guide rails 112 attached to a lid of the device and retains the ball float in position within the chamber. A float valve seal 114 is located in the base of the device and receives the float and is connected to an output pipe 106. Condensate flowing into the chamber via the input pipe is prevented from leaving the chamber by the ball float resting on the float valve seal until there is sufficient condensate in the chamber to cause the ball float to float, whereupon condensate leaves the chamber via the output pipe. When the output pipe contains condensate, the condensate is siphoned out of the chamber until there is insufficient condensate in the chamber to cause the ball float to float. The device may include a mesh 116 for removing debris from the condensate entering the chamber.
Patent GB-2469760-A (GB)
Title: A power generator
Inventor: URCH MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: A power generator assembly (10a) for using kinetic energy from a flowing fluid (12) to generate power. The power generator assembly (10a) includes a blade assembly (14) and a generator (30). The blade assembly (14) has a head end (16) for facing oncoming flowing fluid (12), a tail end (18) spaced from the head end (16) for facing in the direction of flow of the fluid (12), and a rotational axis (20) extending between the head end (16) and the tail end (18). The blade assembly (14) includes a blade arrangement (22) which is arranged in generally helical fashion about the rotational axis (20), and at least one mounting formation (24) connected to the blade arrangement (22). Each mounting formation (24) is adapted to permit mounting of the blade assembly (22) for rotation about its rotational axis (20), so that in use fluid (12) flowing past the power generator assembly (10a) interacts with the blade arrangement (22) to rotate the blade assembly (24) about its rotational axis (20). The generator (30) is drivingly connected to the blade assembly (22) for generating power in response to rotation of the blade assembly (22).
Patent GB-2471160-A (GB)
Title: Electronic ballast having overvoltage protection for discharge lamp
Inventor: BUSSE OLAF
IPC: H02M1/32
Filed: 2010-05-26
Abstract: An electronic ballast for operating at least one discharge lamp La comprises a voltage measuring apparatus R3, R4 for measuring an intermediate circuit voltage UZWdropped across an intermediate circuit capacitor C30. The voltage measuring apparatus is coupled to control apparatus 10 of the ballast, the control apparatus is operative to reactivate the driving of a transformer switch S20 after a deactivation phase when the sum of input voltage Ue and intermediate circuit voltage has dropped below a first prescribable threshold value S4.
Patent GB-2467883-A (GB)
Title: Surgical apparatus with removable tool cartridge
Inventor: LIVNEH STEVE
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: A surgical apparatus for coagulating and cutting tissue includes a handle assembly and a tool cartridge. The tool cartridge includes electrically conductive movable tools, such as jaws and a blade, for cutting tissue. The jaws and blade each are connected to a transmission to facilitate movement. Multiple sheaths are used to encompass and protect the transmissions. Slidable grips are disposed outside of the sheaths and operatively connected to the transmissions that are disposed within the sheaths. At least one lever is supported by the handle assembly and engagable with the grips to facilitate movement of the grips, and thus, the tools.
Patent GB-2483470-A (GB)
Title: Resin Curing Device and Method
Inventor: JONES DANIEL THOMAS
IPC: B29C35/08
Filed: 2010-09-08
Abstract: An illumination device for producing ultraviolet radiation for curing a matrix resin in a fibre-reinforced composite comprises an annular array 122 of a plurality of ultraviolet radiation emitting elements 112 mounted in a face of the illumination device. The array surrounds a central non-irradiating area 124 which is preferably 30 to 50% of the total area. Preferably the array has substantially rectangular inner 128 and outer 126 edges with minor lengths and major lengths and the minor length of the inner edge has a staggered configuration 130 of elements at two opposed longitudinal ends of the central area. The beam angles of adjacent elements intersect and overlap at a predetermined distance from the elements across the entire illumination field of the array. The pitch of the elements may be from 2mm to 8mm. The array may be spaced from the resin to be cured by a distance of 10mm to 100mm and may be a portable battery powered device for repairing wind turbine blades. The LEDs may be mounted on a flexible plate allowing the illumination device to conform to curved surfaces.
Patent GB-2484924-A (GB)
Title: An on line drip irrigation emitter having an inlet filtering dvice
Inventor: COHEN AMIR
IPC: B05B15/522
Filed: 2010-10-25
Abstract: The emitter includes a cylindrical main body. The inlet filtering device comprises a bored nipple 104 connectible to an irrigation pipe, and a second element 124. The emitter includes an outlet opening 118, and flowÂ­ restrictors 140 between the filtering device and the outlet. The second element is moveably disposed in the nipple. In other embodiments, the emitter includes a bored nipple, flow-restrictors and a self moving element. The nipple may be directly connectible to a source of pressurized fluid, and indirectly connectible to an outlet. The self moving element is disposed at least in part within the nipple, and defines with the nipple a filtering function. The self rotating element is variable in position within the nipple by means of the interaction of the element with the fluid which may provide a cleaning function to remove dirt. The self moving element may include a turbine rotating in response to fluid flow. A concave surface of a circular labyrinth at distance from an elastic membrane is shaped to produce self regulation of flow.
Patent GB-2476148-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a flow control device that reduces flow of the fluid when a selected property of the fluid is in a selected range
Inventor: BOWEN EDDIE G
IPC: E21B34/08
Filed: 2010-11-30
Abstract: A method of making an inflow control device or flow restrictor 900 for controlling flow of fluid 901 between a formation and a wellbore is provided, which method in one aspect may include: providing a member 902 suitable for placement in a wellbore for receiving formation fluid; selecting a geometry 932a-d for a flow-through region 930 configured to substantially increase value of a selected parameter relating to the flow-through region 930 when a selected property of the formation fluid 901 is in a first range and maintain a substantially constant pressure drop across the flow-through region 930 when the selected property of the fluid 901 is in a second range; and forming the flow-through region 930 on the member 902 to provide the flow control device. The selected fluid property may be viscosity, density or Reynolds number. The flow-through region 930 may comprise a tortuous path having acute bend, a z-shaped flow path, an s-shaped flow path or a circular flow path.
Patent GB-2486653-A (GB)
Title: A storage arrangement for mobility scooters or the like
Inventor: CROSBIE PAUL IAN
IPC: E04H6/04
Filed: 2010-12-21
Abstract: A storage arrangement comprising a housing 3 having an open top and front part and a closure (lid) 2 moveable into and out of a closed position to close off the top and front part. The housing further comprises side parts 3a having cut outs which engage with sides 3b on the closure device to close off the sides of the housing when the storage arrangement is in a closed position. The lid may be hinged (6 Fig 6) onto the housing portion. The storage arrangement is capable of storing a mobility scooter (9 Fig 6) or other similar vehicle. The opening and closing of the lid may have hydraulic struts or pistons (10 Fig 6) or be power assisted to aid movement thereof and possibly a pull cord 11 for moving the lid. There may also be a remote control panel.
Patent GB-2486880-A (GB)
Title: Maximising client node sleep time in wireless TDMA network by adding guard times to time slots at base station
Inventor: OMENI OKUNDU
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2010-12-22
Abstract: A wireless network uses TDMA (time division multiple access) over the air interface between client nodes and a base station. The client devices are normally operated in a sleep mode to reduce power consumption and only wake up for their assigned time slot/node slot (NS). Synchronisation between the base station and the client cannot be guaranteed due to clock drift and the like. In order to accommodate the clock drift the base station allows a guard time (GT0,GT1) before and/or after the assigned node slot for communication with the client. During the guard periods the base station enters a communication mode with the client where it listens/transmits. Thus the client node does not need to extend the time it is in a high power mode to allow for clock offsets and its battery life is maximised.
Patent GB-2489024-A (GB)
Title: Pipe comprising a pipe wall having a drain aperture
Inventor: DALBY STEWART
IPC: F24H8/00
Filed: 2011-03-16
Abstract: A pipe 10 comprises a pipe wall 11 having a drain aperture 12 extending therethrough and a hollow drain tube 13 extending through the drain aperture, where the drain tube has a first mouth 14 at one end within the pipe and a second mouth 15 outside the pipe. The drain tube is adapted to be displaced between a closed position, in which the first mouth abuts the pipe wall closing the first mouth, and an open position, in which the first mouth is remote from the pipe wall. The pipe further comprises a locking means 17 adapted to lock the drain tube in the closed position. Preferably, the pipe includes an abutment means 21 connected to the drain tube within the pipe to prevent the drain tubeâ  s removal. In a further aspect, a pipe comprising a pipe wall having first and second drain apertures 27, 28 is disclosed, where the pipe includes a removable drain plug 30 adapted to extend through the first drain aperture and to be received by the second drain aperture, thus closing the apertures. Preferably, the pipe is a drainage pipe (6, fig.1) adapted to receive the condensate produced by a condensing boiler (2, fig.1).
Patent GB-2481684-A (GB)
Title: Method and systems for collaborative decision making
Inventor: WANG EMILY Y
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2011-06-20
Abstract: Computer-based methods and system for building a framework to be utilized in collaborative decision making related to a topic of interest is provided. The method includes defining a collaborative framework space in a memory to store data relating to the topic of interest, selecting individuals within a community of interest to be involved in the collaborative decision regarding the topic of interest, using at least one computer-based collaboration methodology 1204 to allow discussion and deliberation on the topic of interest within the community of interest, generating an argumentation tree 1302 based on the discussion and deliberation, iteratively refining the argumentation tree based on the discussion and deliberation within the community of interest until the argumentation tree describes a consensus decision related to the topic of interest. The computer-based collaboration methodology may be chat, voice, video or whiteboarding.
Patent GB-2494688-A (GB)
Title: Dummy rider
Inventor: FAIBISH HARRY CHAIM
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2011-09-16
Abstract: A training kit for a horse comprising saddle weighting and a dummy 2. The dummy is removably attached to a cover 3 which is secured under the horse via a lunging roller. Pockets 7 are preferably provided on the cover to house the weights. The kit is designed to be used during lunging or longeing.
Patent GB-2486934-A (GB)
Title: Remote-control emitter and method for use with a personal communication device
Inventor: YU CHIA-WEI
IPC: H04M1/72415
Filed: 2011-11-15
Abstract: A personal communication device 5 adapted for remote-control of toys 81-83 includes an emitter 1 having an exposed plug which is inserted into a reception hole of a personal communication device 5 and a remote-control application program downloaded from pre-set or remote servos and stored in the personal communication device 5. The remote-control application program is activated via the personal communication device and the personal communication device sends a user interface sub-program to a touch panel 51 of the personal communication device. Signals from the user interface program are encoded and transmitted by the emitter to control the remote-control toys 81-83. By using the personal communication device, the users conveniently play and control the remote-control toys.
Patent GB-2483038-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for measuring an anatomical angle of a body
Inventor: WARREN HAYLEY
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2010-05-24
Abstract: An apparatus (20) for automatically measuring an anatomical angle of a body, the apparatus (20) comprising aligning means (23) for aligning an axis (22) of the apparatus (20) with anatomical landmarks of the body, sensing means (30) for sensing an orientation of the axis (22) while the axis is aligned with the landmarks, and processing means (40) for processing the sensed orientation. The sensing means (30) comprises a magnetometer (32) and an accelerometer (31), and the aligning means comprises a pair of lasers.
Patent GB-2498404-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible trolley for transferring heavy loads across rough terrain
Inventor: JORDAN GRAHAM
IPC: A47C13/00
Filed: 2012-01-23
Abstract: An easily assembled collapsible, tubular framed trolley, in which the main frame is spanned by a fabric cover (J, figure 9) held in tension by hinged cross brace "spreaders" D providing it with rigidity, and comprising a single, centrally located, large diameter wheel A. An under-slung carry pocket (K) may be attached to the underside of the fabric cover, accessed by a zipped flap (R) and supported by quick release straps (W), thus allowing balanced loading of heavy items such as multiple cans of drink, cans of food, tents etc. The wheel may be attached by means of a four legged, triangulated support structure which transfers further tension into the fabric top cover of the trolley making it more rigid the heavier it is loaded. The centre pocket section can also be made removable allowing a range of alternative fabric pockets to be installed, such that a single frame can have multiple specific applications. The pocket may be one that supports a person in a seating position when the trolley is tilted back (figure 10). The trolley frame can be dismantled, folded up, and stored in a bag for transport in a car or the storage hold of any form of public transport.
Patent GB-2486096-A (GB)
Title: Handles
Inventor: PEARSON PAUL ROBERT
IPC: E05B3/00
Filed: 2010-08-12
Abstract: A handle, for example a door handle, is provided comprising a handle portion (10), a base portion (11), and spindle (12). The handle portion (10) is rotatable with respect to the base portion (11) but is held in position against the base (portion11) by trapping the base portion (11) between a projecting part and the spindle (12) and the handle portion (10).
Patent GB-2486996-A (GB)
Title: Determination of nitrate/nitrite concentration in water by photochemical reduction
Inventor: TUCKER SCOTT A
IPC: G01N21/75
Filed: 2010-08-09
Abstract: Methods for determining the concentration of nitrates in several types of water samples by photochemical reduction without the use of toxic materials such as cadmium or hydrazine, and having an approximately 100% reduction efficiency are described. A water sample (12) mixed with a buffered aqueous solution including ammonium salts and EDTA (26) is irradiated (20, 31) using ultraviolet light having wavelengths effective for photochemical conversion of nitrate and nitrite ions (NOx) to detectable species. The resulting species may be quantitatively determined by diazotization using sulfanilamide followed by coupling with N-(1-napthyl)ethylenediamine dihydrochloride (32) which produces a water-soluble azo dye having a magenta color which may be colorimetrically measured at 540 nm (24) from which the nitrate and nitrite concentration in the sample is determined. Nitrite present in the original sample may be colorimetrically analyzed using an unphotolyzed sample and the reaction with sulfanilamide followed by coupling with N-(1-napthyl)ethylenediamine dihydrochloride. When the nitrite concentration is subtracted from the total of the nitrate and nitrite concentration, the sample nitrate may be determined.
Patent GB-2500062-A (GB)
Title: Alcohol composition for use as solid fuel or sanitising agent
Inventor: KNIGHT DAVID W
IPC: A01P1/00
Filed: 2012-03-09
Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising: (a) from about 60 to about 98 % by weight of one or more alcohols; (b) from about 0.5 to about 20 % by weight of one or more alkyl cellulose derivatives, wherein each alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more OH, 0-alkyl, 0-hydroxyalkyl and/or 0-alkoxyalkyl; (c) from about 1 to about 25 % by weight of one or more carboxylic acid salts; and (d) from 0 to about 30 % by weight of water. Specifically preferred components are: - ethanol, methanol, 2-propanol and methylated spirits; - hydroxyethyl, hydroxyethylmethyl, methyl, hydroxypropyl and hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose; - sodium palmitate, sodium stearate. The composition may be used as a fuel or sanitising agent. Also disclosed is a process for making the composition and a kit containing the composition.
Patent GB-2497602-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly having seals between a support part and first and second movable members
Inventor: PRESCOTT ROBERT DAVID
IPC: B60T8/32
Filed: 2012-03-22
Abstract: A valve assembly 10, preferably for a brake modulator, includes a housing 24 and a first movable member 26 which divides the housing into a control chamber 22 and a main chamber 30, the housing 24 being provided with an inlet port 12, a delivery port 14 and an exhaust port 16. A second movable member 32 is movable parallel to an axis of the valve assembly to substantially preventing flow of fluid into the main chamber 30 via the inlet port 12, the first movable member 26 being movable so that an exhaust valve part 26c engages with a second valve part 36 of the second movable member 32 substantially preventing flow of pressurised fluid out of the main chamber 30 via the exhaust port 16. The valve assembly having a support part 46a secured relative to the housing 24, there being a seal between the support part 46a and the first movable member 26 and a seal between the support part 46a and the second movable member 32. The seals allowing a 1:1 ratio between the pressures of the control chamber and the main chamber when the valve is in a hold condition.
Patent GB-2487009-A (GB)
Title: Fuse holder
Inventor: SINCLAIR PETER
IPC: H01H85/02
Filed: 2012-03-23
Abstract: A fuse holder for use in electrical distribution apparatus is disclosed that is capable of being more safely replaced in a live circuit, in order to allow for circumstances in which a contractor erroneously does so. Improvements include: a conduit (116, Figs 2, 4, 6 & 8) for receiving a Rogowski coil; fixing the fuse contacts to conductors that engage with the busbar rather than a direct connection; a skirt (118, Fig 5) around the contacts to shield the operator from "arc eye" when connecting the fuse holder to the outlet (10); a handle 122 that can be used to insert the fuse holder and also to engage a clamp to secure the contacts 112 in place; a two-part, removable housing for the fuse holder (see Fig 6) to allow for repair if problems should arise; and an interlock (Figs 8 & 11) to prevent operation of the clamp until the fuse holder is home.
Patent GB-2486378-A (GB)
Title: Sram delay circuit that tracks bitcell characteristics
Inventor: ARSOVSKI IGOR
IPC: G11C7/04
Filed: 2010-09-08
Abstract: An SRAM delay circuit (14) that tracks bitcell characteristics. A circuit is disclosed that includes an input node for receiving an input signal (13); a reference node (20) for capturing a reference current from a plurality of reference cells (12); a capacitance network (15) having a discharge that is controlled by the reference current; and an output circuit that outputs the input signal with a delay (16), wherein the delay is controlled by the discharge of the capacitance network (15).