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Patent GB-2442319-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mud flap with febder fold clamp
Inventor: MACNEIL DAVID FREDERIC
IPC: B62D25/16
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: A mud flap 98 is provided with a fastener 116 for attachment to a vehicle fender fold 122 without drilling new holes. The fastener is in the form of a rotating clamping member 204 comprising a clamping arm 208 and a stop arm 210, and rotated around an attachment bolt or screw 206 from a disengaged position (Figure 8) to an engaged position behind the fender fold where the stop arm 210 hits a stop 216. Further rotation of the bolt or screw 206 draws the rotating clamping member toward a stationary clamping member in-molded into the mud flap body 100. A visual indicator may be provided to show whether the rotating clamping member is behind the vehicle fender fold to which the mud flap is to be attached. A tab 118, preferably integrally molded with the mud flap body from a polymer, may also be provided as another affixation point capturing the end of the fender fold.
Patent GB-2447534-A (GB)
Title: Arch former
Inventor: ASKER PHILIP JOHN
IPC: E04C3/00
Filed: 2008-01-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming an arch former (40 figure 2c) for assisting in the construction of an arch from building blocks over an opening for a door or window. The method comprises the steps of providing an elongate body (30 figure 2a) with a base (34 figure 2a) and at least two, spaced-apart walls 36 upstanding from the base; and cutting an arcuate profile 38 into each wall to define an arcuate support for the building blocks when positioned on top of both walls to form an arch. The elongate body is preferably formed by extrusion, and a synthetic foam (52 figure 3) may be used to fill at least part of the volume between the upstanding walls. The filler also acts as a support when the upstanding walls are cut simultaneously to form the arcuate profile. The side walls may receive side-bracing to strengthen the two side walls. A decorative cover (44 figure 2c) may be mounted on the front face of the former to provide a wood grain effect.
Patent GB-2457476-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine with fluid, eg liquid, output
Inventor: BUCHANAN NIGEL
IPC: F02B47/02
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: An internal combustion engine 10 comprises a combustion chamber 12 provided with output valving 16 and in which, in use, a fuel, eg ethanol, is combusted in a first fluid mass to provide a pressure increase that acts on a second fluid mass, eg water, contained in the combustion chamber 12. The output valving 16 is operable to release at least a portion of the second fluid mass from the combustion chamber 12 under the influence of the pressure increase generated by combustion of the first fluid mass to provide a flow of energised second fluid as an energy output of the internal combustion engine. The energised second fluid, eg stored in a high pressure reservoir 14, can be used as the energy drive source of driving the wheels 22 of a motor vehicle. A fluid, eg hot water, may be sprayed (586, fig.15) into the combustion chamber where it is vaporised to provide a second pressure increase and to use otherwise wasted energy.
Patent GB-2450595-A (GB)
Title: Fluid level indication system and technique
Inventor: DAVIES DYLAN H
IPC: E21B47/04
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: Fluid level indication means that is usable with a well 50 comprises disposing an optical fibre distributed temperature sensor (DTS) 87 in a conduit that traverses a region of the well containing at least two different well fluid layers 70a, 70b, 70c; using a surface or downhole pump 96 to circulate a fluid through the conduit; using the DTS to observe at least one temperature versus depth profile of the fluid when the profile reaches steady state; and determining the depth of a boundary of at least one of the well fluid layers. In a further embodiment, the rate of fluid circulation may be varied and the associated temperature versus depth profiles observed and/or the fluid circulation may be halted to obtain a relaxation temperature versus depth profile. The results of the profiles associated with relaxation and steady state tests may be combined to identify the depth of the boundary.
Patent GB-2447181-A (GB)
Title: (EN) air-fuel ratio judging method in internal combustion engine based in ion current (JA)
Inventor: ASANO MORITO
IPC: F02D35/02
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: An air-fuel ratio judging method of an internal combustion engine based on an ion current in which a generation period during which an ion current generated in the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine exceeds a preset value is measured, and an air-fuel ratio under operating state of the internal combustion engine is judged based on the measured generation period. A decision is made that an air-fuel ratio is other than a theoretical air-fuel ratio when the measured generation period is below a reference value. The reference value is set based on a generation period corresponding to ignition timing when an actual air-fuel ratio is a theoretical air-fuel ratio, and a larger reference value is set as the delay angle of ignition timing increases.
Patent GB-2463320-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer adhesive interface containing auxetic material
Inventor: ALDERSON ANDREW
IPC: C09J7/29
Filed: 2008-09-15
Abstract: A multi-layer adhesive interface comprises at least one film layer and at least one adhesive layer. At least one of the layers has a negative Poisson's ratio. Each adhesive layer is adhered to at least one film layer. The film layers are impermeable to the adhesive of the adhesive layers. The Poisson's ratio of the layers may vary through the interface and may vary from positive at one surface to negative at the other surface.
Patent GB-2452185-A (GB)
Title: An energy saving device
Inventor: DARBY IVAN MEL
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to an energy saving device and more particularly, to an energy saving device which is adapted for use with an electric appliance, for example which requires charging and/or has a 'standby mode'. Electricity is wasted as a result of the very large number of charging appliances for use with such items as mobile telephones, MP3 payers, laptop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), etc which remain on a trickle charge even though they have been recharged. The invention overcomes the aforementioned problems by providing an energy saving device that comprises: a means to sense power drawn from an electricity supply and a means to sense a condition of an appliance. A switch is operable to isolate the appliance from the mains supply and a processor determines when the switch isolates the mains supply. Thus the energy saving device decouples an appliance or charger from a supply once charged or switched to a standby mode.
Patent GB-2454417-A (GB)
Title: Annular electrical wet connect
Inventor: MENDEZ LUIS E
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: A connector is made up downhole and can connect electrical signal or power circuits. The male component (32) features one or more circumferential bands (28, 30) on the exterior and the female component (12) features like bands (16, 18) on its interior. The bands are preferably covered with removable sleeves (50, 52) until the connection is made up. In the preferred embodiment, the sleeves push each other out of the way as the connection is made up. The bands are preferably cylindrically shaped on their respective supporting connection half to make easy and reliable contact when the connection halves are advanced together without need for rotation to get the desired contact. Seals (56, 62) surround the connected contacts after makeup to keep out well fluids.
Patent GB-2462891-A (GB)
Title: Water powered cleaning tool having rotatable head
Inventor: MCHARRIE ALASTAIR
IPC: B05B3/04
Filed: 2008-08-21
Abstract: Water powered cleaning tool comprising a body portion 312 and a head portion 314 mounted for relative rotation to said body portion, a flow converter turbine 330 for converting the energy of the water flowing through the tool to rotational motion for driving the head portion, and a reduction means for reducing the rotational velocity of the rotational motion to a lowered rotational speed of the head portion, wherein the reducing means causes vibratory, nutatory and/or oscillatory movement of the head. The cleaning tool is preferably used to clean the wheels of a vehicle. Ideally, the tool has a brush for the head, which rotates in use, and preferably spins about an axis parallel to the water flow into the tool. The brush may further have an oscillatory movement brought about by nutating gearing (see figure 3d). Additionally, the brush head may reciprocate in use. These movements improve the scrubbing action of the tool.
Patent GB-2456691-A (GB)
Title: Separation of hydrocarbons and nitrogen
Inventor: JOHNSON GRANT LEIGH
IPC: C07C7/09
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: The invention provides a process and apparatus for the separation of a gaseous feed comprising a mixture of hydrocarbons and nitrogen gas, the process comprising: <SL COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>(i) cooling and at least partially condensing the gaseous feed: <LI>(ii) feeding the cooled and at least partially condensed feed from step (i) to a fractionation column comprising reboil to produce an overhead hydrocarbon vapour stream enriched in nitrogen and a condensed hydrocarbon product stream low in nitrogen, wherein prior to the fractionation, the feed stream is divided into at least two streams including: <SL COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>(a) a first stream which is expanded and fed to the fractionation column; <LI>(b) a second stream which is expanded, heated and fed to a lower stage of the fractionation column than the first stream; </SL> <LI>(iii) removing a hydrocarbon product stream low in nitrogen from the fractionation column; and <LI>(iv) removing a hydrocarbon vapour stream enriched in nitrogen from the fractionation column. </SL>
Patent GB-2456730-A (GB)
Title: Offshore thermal treatment of drill cuttings fed from a bulk transfer system
Inventor: MCDONALD NICK
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: A system for offshore treatment of drill cuttings that includes a first pressurized vessel configured to receive contaminated drill cuttings and adapted to allow a compressed gas be introduced therein as the sole means for inducing movement of said contaminated drill cuttings in the first pressurized vessel, whereby at least a portion of the contaminated drill cuttings is discharged from the first pressurized vessel; and a reactor unit in fluid connection with the first pressurized vessel for separating the contaminated drill cuttings into drill cuttings and contaminants, wherein the reactor unit includes a processing chamber having at least one inlet and outlet; and a rotor mounted in the processing chamber, the rotor including a shaft; and a plurality of fixed rotor arms extending radially from the shaft is disclosed.
Patent GB-2472227-A (GB)
Title: Impact drill with bearing mounted on chuck unit
Inventor: TSAI KIM
IPC: B25B21/02
Filed: 2009-07-29
Abstract: An impact drill 10 comprises a housing 20 having an accommodation chamber and a through hole 24 extending from the accommodation chamber to the outside space, and a driving mechanism 30 mounted in the accommodation chamber and having a transmission shaft 32 positioned in the through hole for providing an output torque and producing an impact force intermittently upon a resistance. A chuck unit 40, which has a drill chuck 41 that has connection barrel 441 defining a polygonal coupling hole (442, fig 4), is press-fitted onto polygonal front segment 324 of the transmission shaft. A first bearing 42 is mounted on the connection barrel and is received in the through hole to secure the drill chuck to the housing. Preferably, the through hole of the housing is stepped, and a larger diameter 243 segment accommodates the first bearing, and a smaller diameter segment 241 accommodates a second bearing 43.
Patent GB-2485131-A (GB)
Title: A shopping trolley securable to a stroller
Inventor: HARRIS CATHERINE
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 2009-08-17
Abstract: A shopping trolley 2 for connection to a pram or stroller, comprises a wheeled frame having a rear section 10 provided with a handle 15, and first and second side sections 20a, 20b extending forwardly from the rear section to define a docking space 28 there between for receiving the pram or stroller, whereby the pram or stroller is located between said first and second side sections, attachment means 30 being provided for securing the pram or stroller within said docking space. The first and second side sections may comprise mesh walls provided with a plurality of bag supports 40 for attaching shopping bags to. A foldable shelf 42a, 42b may be located beneath the bag supports or hooks so as to support the lower ends of the bags. A basket 18 may be provided at the rear of the trolley. The attachment means may comprise a pair of fork-like members 35, 36 which are transversely movable away from and towards each other so as to releasably engage with handles of the pram or stroller.
Patent GB-2475050-A (GB)
Title: Tractor
Inventor: HUSSON GEOFFROY
IPC: B60K17/10
Filed: 2009-11-03
Abstract: A tractor 10 comprises a power takeoff stub 20 which is drivingly connected to an engine 12 by a driveline 1. A power takeoff clutch 16 is provided in the driveline for selectively powering the power takeoff stub. A first hydraulic pump 26 is drivingly connected to the driveline between the engine and the power takeoff clutch, whilst a hydraulic pump/motor 30 is drivingly connected to the driveline between the power takeoff clutch and the power takeoff stub. The pump/motor can operate as a pump driven by the connection to the driveline so as to deliver an additional hydraulic output B when required for high capacity implements for example. The PTO clutch 16 can be employed to selectively control operation of the pump/motor. Alternatively, the pump/motor can serve as a motor driven by a hydraulic connection (35) to the first hydraulic pump. In combination with disengagement of the PTO clutch, the pump/motor can provide a hydrostatic drive for the PTO stub.
Patent GB-1505741-A (GB)
Title: X-ray lithography
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 1975-03-11
Abstract: 1505741 X-ray tubes STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES Ltd 11 March 1975 10033/75 Heading H1D [Also in Division G2] An X-ray source used for producing patterns on a semiconductor substrate, comprises a target 23 of silicon or magnesium on to which electrons from a cathode 24 are deflected by plates 25. A window 22 is made of a single silicon crystal 2 microns thick.
Patent GB-1094617-A (GB)
Title: Cylindrical air cleaning device
Inventor: FARR RICHARD SPENCER
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 1965-03-09
Abstract: 1,094,617. Air cleaning filter assembly. FARR CO. March 9, 1965, No. 10060/65. Heading BIT. An air cleaning device comprises a housing 10 enclosing a plurality of frusto-conical baffles 33 which sharply deflect air entering from inlet 32 before it impinges on annular pleated paper filter element 43, the housing having an outlet 11 which receives air cleaned by passage round the baffles and through the filter element and an outlet 13 which receives about 10% of the incoming air in which the dust separated by baffles 33 has been concentrated. A parabolic or conical plug 39 reduces the cross section of the inlet passage in the downward direction of incoming gas, but is supported clear of the bottom of the housing to leave an annular slot 42 leading to outlet 13. Preliminary dust separation occurs as air passes round the lower edges of baffles 33 and up passages 51. In use, the device cleans the air for an I./C. engine intake (Fig. 1, not shown), outlet 11 leading to the carburettor and outlet 13 to an aspirator operated by the engine exhaust. Baffles 33 may be supported between three uprights 36 (Figs. 7, 8, not shown), and the lower end of hollow plug 39 may be closed (Fig. 4, not shown).
Patent GB-476380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in textile sheets
IPC: D03D15/00
Filed: 1936-04-06
Abstract: 476,380. Fabric sheets. PEPPERELL MANUFACTURING CO. April 6, 1936, No. 10078. Convention date, Dec. 17, 1935. [Class 142 (iv)] A sheet comprises heavy filling threads of uniform weight and pick, and warp threads graduated in sley from a maximum in the central zone of the sheet to a minimum at the selvages, whereby the heavy filling is given a supernormal crimp in the centre of the sheet. In the form shown, the filling is of No. 18 yarn, 72 threads to the inch, and the warp is of No. 22 yarn, varying from 64-60 threads to the inch at the selvages a and k to 70-76 threads to the inch in the central zone f, intermediate zones having an intermediate sley.
Patent GB-1078872-A (GB)
Title: Gripping means
IPC: B23B31/02
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: 1,078,872. Wrenches. BYRON JACKSON Inc. March 8, 1966 [April 1, 1965], No. 10147/66. Heading B4W. [Also in Division E1] A gripping surface on a die member or on the surface of a tool comprises an elongated surface having a middle portion m comprising transversely adjacent longitudinally extending ridges and end portions e 1 , e 2  comprising generally diamond shaped ridges. The ridges are developed by forming two groups of V-shaped grooves superimposed upon and intersecting each other, adjacent grooves in each group defining an arc on a chord of a circle. In one group the circular arcs a 1- a 7  are developed from equal radii r 1- r 7  having centres c 1 -c 7  equidistantly displaced along the centre line CL. The centres of the second group of arcs are located on the common centre line CL opposite those of the first group, on the other side of the surface or die. In a modification the centres of each group of arcs are located at a common centre, the centres being located on each side of the surface on a common centre line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The tops of the ridges may be pointed or flat. The sides of a groove may be disposed at 90 degrees.
Patent GB-917227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the mounting of faller bars in textile machines
IPC: D01H5/04
Filed: 1960-03-23
Abstract: 917,227. Gill-boxes. SCHLUWBERGER & CIE., N. March 23, 1960 [April 17, 1959], No. 10254/60. Drawings to Specification Class 120 (1). In a gill-box, the outer surfaces of the screw threads, by which the ends of the gill-bars or fallers are engaged and advanced, or the surfaces within which the threads revolve, are recessed to reduce the contact area therebetween. A recessed section may be constituted by a helical groove the pitch of which is equal to, or different from, that of the thread. It is stated that jamming of the mechanism due to loose fibres is eliminated and lubrication is improved.
Patent GB-671726-A (GB)
Title: Venetian blind mechanism
IPC: E06B9/307
Filed: 1949-07-22
Abstract: 671,726. Venetian blinds. LORENTZEN, Inc., L. July 22, 1949, No. 10277/51. Divided out of 671,682. Class 20(iii) The individuallylooped end of the ladder tapes of a Venetian blind are secured to the rocker drum 29 by forming on the latter two pairs of slightly spaced, opposing, aligned fingers 36, 37, Fig. 2, 36<SP>1</SP> 37<SP>1</SP>, Fig. 5, one of the fingers of each pair being substantially longer than the other. The width of the fitting is not greatly in excess of the width of the ladder tape. 671,799. Venetian blinds. LORENTZEN, Inc., L. July 5, 1950 [Aug. 16, 1949], No. 16770/50. Class 20(iii) A tilt-rod cradle for Venetian blinds of the enclosed head type comprises a sheet metal stamping having a base portion 17 mounted on the bottom wall of the enclosed head bar, and a single upstanding leg 29 provided at its upper end with a semi-circular upwardly-opening bearing 30 for the tilt-rod. A tab 31 originally extending parallel to the base is folded around the arm of the tape rocker to prevent endwise movement of the rocker. An open notch 36 on the leg provides for the free passage of the lift cords to the guide pulley 22 carried by the base 17. Specification 671,685 is referred to.
Patent GB-535762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to meters for fluids
IPC: G01F15/00
Filed: 1940-06-14
Abstract: 535,762. Liquid meters. TRIGGS, W. W. (Lapco, Soc. Anon.) June 14, 1940, No. 10388. Drawings to Specification. [Class 110 (ii)] A meter comprises a turbine type motor driving a registering mechanism through a oneway clutch. The registering mechanism is plrovided with a ratchet wheel and pawl which prevents its being rotated in the wrong direction should the motor direction be reversed and the one-way clutch stick.
Patent GB-410599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the construction of buildings
IPC: E04B1/30
Filed: 1933-04-07
Abstract: 410,599. Constructing buildings; slabs. MOPIN, E. G. P., 90, Avenue Niel, Paris. April 7, 1933, No. 10477. Convention date, March 7. [Classes 20 (iv) and 87 (i).] A process for the construction of buildings consists in first erecting a light metallic framework corresponding to the walls and floors of the building and comprising upright and horizontal members which would be insufficient in themselves to support the dead weight of the finished structure thereafter, whilst employing the framework as a scaffolding, securing standardized concrete elements to the framework so as to constitute the walls, partitions and floors, and finally pouring concrete into certain of the spaces between the concrete elements in order to enclose the metallic framework and to effect the union of the elements. The vertical and horizontal members 1, 1<a>, 1<b> of the framework are braced together by wire or other members 2. The concrete elements 4 may be of T-shape in cross-section and are placed side by side against the framework, and an inner wall covering 11 is secured to the flanges 8 of these elements. At the upper end of each element 4 is a horizontal extension 7 with two projections 6 adapted to engage horizontal members 1 of the framework. The floor elements 3, Fig. 2, are provided on the lower face with extensions 3<a> adapted to rest upon inclined slabs 10 carried by the horizontal members 1, 1<b>, and concrete 15 is cast between the inclined slabs 10 and above the horizontal members 1<b>. Reinforcing members project from the ends of the elements 3 and are connected to the horizontal members 1<b>. To form wall plates and girders, concrete 12 is cast on to the extensions 7 of the elements 4 and around the horizontal members 1 as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. A further series of elements 4<a> is mounted above the elements 4, with the interposition of a concrete stringer 13. The elements 4 are connected to the framework by wires threaded through holes in cross-pieces 9, Fig. 3, moulded integrally with the elements, and an additional connection may be provided by means of reinforcing members projecting from the elements. Additional reinforcing elements may be arranged in the concrete 12, 14, 15. The whole floor or only that part adjacent the walls is adapted to be erected prior to the formation of the walls so as to serve as a scaffolding.