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Patent GB-2438478-A (GB)
Title: Connector with lock securing member having a lock releasing portion
Inventor: OHTAKA KAZUTO
IPC: H01R13/641
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A connector 1 includes a male housing 20, a resilient locking arm 21 to be engaged with a locking projection 12 of a mating connector 2. A lock securing member 23 is movably attached to connector housing 20, e.g. by sliding. Movement of the lock securing member is regulated, for example, until the connectors 1, 2 are fully mated a detecting arm 42 is blocked by tip 32 of locking arm preventing movement of the securing member 23; once connectors 1, 2 are completely connected detecting arm 42 rides over locking projection 12, thus the securing member moves to a lock assurance position indicating that the connectors are completely engaged. A lock releasing portion 24, consisting for example of two projections 50 having inclined faces, is mounted on the lock releasing portion to simplify dis-engagement of the connectors. As the securing member is moved in a withdrawal direction, opposite to the direction of connection, the lock releasing portion 50 releases the locking arm 21 from engagement with the locking projection 12 and unlocks the connectors 1, 2.
Patent GB-2448325-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine valvetrain with dual pushrod lifters and independent lash adjustment
Inventor: BEABER WALLY ELMER
IPC: F01L1/14
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A multiple cylinder internal combustion engine 10 has a valvetrain 50 which operates a pair of valves 30,32; 36,38 by a common camshaft lobe 76; 78 and cam follower 82; 84. The cam follower 82; 84 contacts the common camshaft lobe 76; 78, eg via a roller, and at least two pushrods 88,90; 92,94 with each pushrod 88,90; 92, 94 having an associated single plane rocker arm 100, 102; 106, 108 which couples to a fulcrum 120 mounted to a cylinder head 22 of the engine 10 to actuate the at least two valves 30,32; 36,38. Each cam follower may comprise two independent hydraulic lash adjusters each associated with a corresponding pushrod and rocker arm.
Patent GB-2451700-A (GB)
Title: A seal structure for maintaining the effectiveness of an elastomeric seal
Inventor: WARREN PETER
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: A seal structure for maintaining the effectiveness of an elastomeric seal 14, for sealing between a rotatable shaft 10 and a fixed structure 12, comprises a metal case 28 with an elastomeric seal element 26 being maintained in compression by the case 28, and field coils 20 located between the elastomeric seal element 14 and the case 28. The elastomeric material of the seal element 26 includes a dispersed material susceptible to heating when subjected to a varying (preferably alternating) electrical, electromagnetic or magnetic field and applying a said field to the seal whilst in use whereby to heat it. An AC power source 30 provides the power to energise the field coils 20 which generate an electrical, electromagnetic or magnetic field which heats the elastomeric seal element 26, and a temperature sensor 32 monitors the temperature of the seal structure in use. A controller 34 between the AC power source 30 and the temperature sensor 32 controls the AC power source 30 in response to the signal from the temperature sensor 32 and a required temperature input 36.
Patent GB-2452578-A (GB)
Title: Non-contact actuator
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A non-contact actuator is located on a substrate 10 and includes at least a plate 30 and a bushing 31. When a voltage is applied externally between the actuator and substrate 10, the plate 30 is bent by attraction of the substrate 10 but does not contact the substrate 10. A counteraction force is generated within the plate 30 to withstand the electrostatic force of the substrate 10. After the voltage is removed, the counteraction force and an elastic tension generated by recovering from a curved state of the plate 30 to an original state generate a bouncing motion of the plate 30 and the bushing 31 to produce a step motion or movement of the actuator with respect to the substrate 10.
Patent GB-2445074-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine compressor foil thrust bearing
Inventor: MONIZ THOMAS ORY
IPC: F04D29/051
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a compressor rotor 314, a compressor stator 312 coupled upstream from the compressor rotor, and a bearing assembly 300 coupled there between. The bearing assembly 300 includes a pair of foil thrust bearings 334, 336 coupled to a portion of the compressor stator 312, and a pair of spring packs 338, 340 coupled substantially co-axially to the pair of foil thrust bearings 334, 336. A second bearing assembly may be coupled downstream from the bearing assembly 300, the second bearing assembly including a radial foil bearing 356. One of the foil thrust bearings 334 may be coupled upstream of a radially inner portion 328 of the compressor stator 312, the other foil thrust bearings 336 being coupled downstream of a radially inner portion 328 of the compressor stator 312.
Patent GB-2442173-A (GB)
Title: Mineral insulated electric cable termination
Inventor: BRADSHAW JAMES
IPC: H01R4/70
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: A mineral-insulated (MI) cable termination assembly and method of manufacturing same is disclosed. The cable termination assembly includes an MI cable having a MI cable conductor, a mineral insulating layer surrounding the MI cable conductor, and an outer metal sheath surrounding the mineral insulating layer. The cable termination assembly also includes an electrical cable having an electrical cable conductor. A connector is provided for electrically connecting the MI cable conductor to the electrical cable conductor. A molded joint surrounds an exposed distal portion of the MI cable conductor and an exposed distal portion of the electrical cable conductor The molded joint is composed of a polymeric material adhered to the exposed distal portion of the MI cable conductor and the exposed distal portion of the electrical cable conductor.
Patent GB-2444223-A (GB)
Title: Printed circuit board waveguide
Inventor: BRIST GARY A
IPC: H01P11/00
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: In some embodiments a printed circuit board is fabricated using printed circuit board material, and a waveguide is formed that is contained within the printed circuit board material. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2460269-A (GB)
Title: Toilet tissue paper mitten
Inventor: HAND RACHEL
IPC: A41D19/01
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: Toilet tissue produced as a paper mitten that allows a hand to be inserted. The toilet tissue mittens are preferably formed from 2, 3 or 4 ply tissue sheets that are sealed alone three sides. The mitten may be dispensed as a single unit or joined together to form a conventional toilet roll. The perforations of a conventional toilet roll from the openings of the mitten. The toilet tissue mitten increases hygiene and toilet training of young children.
Patent GB-2453815-A (GB)
Title: Spatial light modulator using electrowetting cells
Inventor: REICHELT STEPHAN
IPC: G02B26/02
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A spatial light modulator comprising pixels, where for each pixel, a light field amplitude transmitted by the pixel is modulated by an electrowetting cell.
Patent GB-2448091-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for compiling data from property title documents
Inventor: JAFA EVAN H
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting property data from sources using a mobile device, such as a tablet pc, and to upload that property data to a database. The property data is then proofed and immediately returned to the searcher using the mobile device for error corrections. If there are no errors, the method and apparatus of the invention saves the data and returns the requested property data to the requester. If there are errors, the method and apparatus of this invention requests revisions from the searcher, proofs the order again, and returns the requested property data to the requester.
Patent GB-2447593-A (GB)
Title: Non-invasive detection of fish viruses by real-time PCR
Inventor: DHAR ARUN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: A real-time assay coupled with a non-invasive tissue sampling was developed for the detection and quantification of fish viruses. As a proof of principles, data were presented for the detection and quantification of infectious hypodermal necrosis virus (IHNV) in trout. The primers were designed for IHNV nucleocapsid (N), and surface glycoprotein (G) genes, and trout   b  -actin and elongation factor- 1  a  (EF-I   a  ) were used as internal control for the assay. The reaction conditions for the real-time RT-PCR were optimized using cDNA derived from IHNV-infected Epithelioma papulosum cyprinid (EPC) cells. Using both N- and G-gene primers, IHNV was successfully detected in liver, kidney, spleen, adipose tissue and pectoral fin samples of laboratory-challenged and wild samples. The dissociation curves with a single melting peak at expected temperature (85 {C for the N-gene and 86.5 {C for the G-gene) confirmed the specificity of the N- and G- gene amplicons. The IHNV N- and the G-gene expression levels in different tissues of laboratory challenged samples were in the order of spleen, liver, kidney, adipose tissue and pectoral fin, however in the field-collected samples the order of gene expression was liver, kidney, pectoral fin, adipose tissue, and spleen. The N- and G-gene expressions in spleen were found to be dramatically lower in the field-collected samples compared to the laboratory-challenged samples indicating a potential difference in the IHNV replication in the laboratory as opposed to field conditions. The real-time PCR assay was found to be rapid, highly sensitive, and reproducible. Based upon the ability to detect the virus in pectoral fins a non-invasive detection method for IHNV and other fish viruses is developed. Such a non-invasive tissue sampling coupled with real-time PCR assay is very valuable for large-scale virus screening of fish in aquaculture facilities as well as for epidemioligical studies.
Patent GB-2453412-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device
Inventor: SEOK DAE YOUNG
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: Provided is an in-plane switching (IPS) liquid crystal display device. The Liquid crystal display device includes a pixel including at least two domains (D1, D2) generating electric fields of different directions. A contact part (105) disposed in the boundary between the two domains electrically connects a common line (103) with a common electrode (125). The common line is disposed in a pixel adjacent to the pixel containing the contact part, so that both a viewing angle and an aperture ratio can be improved.
Patent GB-2451778-A (GB)
Title: Downhole micro magnetic resonance analyzer
Inventor: TAHERIAN REZA
IPC: G01R33/46
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: A downhole micro MR analyzer for use in a wellbore, having a micro sample tube, a micro RF coil (14) in close proximity to the micro sample tube (16), and one or more magnets (12) disposed about the micro sample tube (16) is disclosed. The micro MR analyzer can be used for nuclear magnetic resonance or electron spin resonance experiments to ascertain formation properties and chemical compositions.
Patent GB-2453465-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident wristband fastener
Inventor: WILKEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2009-01-06
Abstract: A tamper evident wristband 4 fastener 1 features a pair of members 1a,1b, which may be hinged to each other 2, and carrying respectively a pin 7, and cooperating pin receptor 8. A portion of the pin 7 is provided with a weakened area, such as at the base of the pin 7 shaft, or a in circular line (18,fig5), such that tampering with the sealed fastener 1 results in a breakage of the fastener 1. A loop of the strap 4 may pass through apertures 3a, 3b such that the tightness of the strap 4 can be adjusted, and so that a portion of the strap 4 may be closed within the fastener 1. The pin 7 may feature annular grooves 7a for friction engagement within pin receptor 8. The arrangement may be used for a variety of identification purposes of people, such as in hospitals or entertainment venues.
Patent GB-2469016-A (GB)
Title: Electrically driven hydraulic actuator
Inventor: WHITLEY CHRISTOPHER RICHARD
IPC: B64C13/40
Filed: 2009-02-26
Abstract: An electrically driven hydraulic actuator comprises a variable speed motor, a variable capacity displacement pump 20 arranged to be driven by the variable speed motor 10 and a hydraulic actuator 30 driven by the variable displacement pump. A controller 40 varies the speed of motor 10 by a control signal on line 11 and varies the capacity of the pump by means of a control signal long line 21. Operational input requirements for the actuator are fed along line 41. Being able to vary the speed of the motor and the displacement of the pump enables the actuator to be able to be operated very flexibly, and the motor does not have to be driven at an excessively high or low speed, reducing wear and over-heating of the motor.
Patent GB-2457618-A (GB)
Title: Command packet packing to mitigate crc overhead
Inventor: HUGHES WILLIAM A
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: In an embodiment, a node comprises a packet scheduler configured to schedule packets to be transmitted on a link and an interface circuit coupled to the packet scheduler and configured to transmit the packets on the link. The interface circuit is configured to generate error detection data covering the packets, wherein the error detection data is transmitted between packets on the link. The interface circuit is configured to cover up to N packets with one transmission of error detection data, where N is an integer >= 2. The number of packets covered with one transmission of error detection data is determined by the interface circuit dependent on an availability of packets to transmit, hi another embodiment, the interface circuit is configured to dynamically vary a frequency of transmission of the error detection data on the link based on an amount of bandwidth being consumed on the link.
Patent GB-2472631-A (GB)
Title: Immersed element cordless kettle
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT HENRY
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2009-08-13
Abstract: An immersed element cordless water heating device consists of a heating element 21, integrated control 80 and only four or five moulded components. The moulded parts being a lid 60, body 30, switch actuator 70, base 50 and a back part with handle (49, figure 5c). The body may also include a removable cover portion (48, figure 3e) attached to the control by at least one screw, said screw also attaching the control to the element. A control assembly including bimetal and melting fuse protection is described. A heating element characterised by the position of the hot return portion, a safety switch and a method of manufacture are also described.
Patent GB-2462032-A (GB)
Title: Use of radio frequency identification tags to identify and monitor shaker screen life and performance
Inventor: GETLIFF JONATHAN
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A method of operating a shaker including: disposing a shaker screen in a shaker, wherein the shaker screen includes at least one tag selected from the group consisting of a radio frequency identification tag and a surface acoustic wave tag; reading shaker screen information from the at least one tag; and adjusting at least one shaker variable using the shaker screen information. In another aspect, embodiments relate to a shaker screen including: a filtering element disposed on a frame; wherein the frame includes: at least one outer frame member; at least one cross member; and at least one tag selected from the group consisting of a radio frequency identification tag and a surface acoustic wave tag; wherein at least a portion of the tag is integral with at least one of an outer frame member and a cross member. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a shaker screen having an integral tag.
Patent GB-1180276-A (GB)
Title: Grinding Machines
Inventor: COLE JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B24B5/50
Filed: 1967-03-02
Abstract: 1,180,276. Grinding. AMERICAN CYANAMID CO. 2 March, 1967 [12 May, 1966], No. 10006/67. Heading B3D. A centreless grinding machine for grinding long soft strands, e.g. sutures, comprises a regulating wheel 40 which is inclined relative to a grinding-wheel 22 to provide an infeed throat for receiving a part to be ground, the diameter of the regulating wheel diminishing progressively towards an outfeed position of the throat to compensate for changes in the peripheral speed of the part as its diameter is reduced by grinding. The grinding wheel 22 is carried by a shaft 18 which is driven by a belt 21 and mounted in a bracket 13 adjustable along guides 14 by a hand wheel 16. The regulating wheel is mounted on a belt-driven shaft 35 carried by a bracket 31 which is supported, at one end, by a pivot 28 on a post 27 and, at the other end by a bolt 32 engaging an arcuate slot in an upright 29 whereby the bracket can be adjusted about the pivot 28. The post 27 and upright 29 are mounted on a frame 23 adjustable about a pivot 24 whose axis is tangential to the discharge end of the grinding wheel. The regulating wheel is dressed to have a conical or hyperbolic configuration. A worksupport blade is disposed between the wheels and is adjustable by a hand wheel 45. A nozzle 46 delivers a spray of coolant, such as kerosene, to the grinding wheel to wash debris therefrom and a further nozzle delivers coolant to the suture during grinding. A scraper 48 removes portions of the suture which adhere to the regulating wheel. The sutures are fed through a funnel 49 to a tube 50 connected to an infeed injector which rotates and axially feeds the suture to the grinding throat. After grinding, the suture passes to a take-off and drying ejector 52 connected by a tube 53 to a braking ejector 54. The infeed injector has a housing 55, Fig. 4, containing an insert 56 which is formed with an axial bore 63 for the suture and a helical thread communicating with a chamber 61 connected to an air supply pipe 62, the air passing along the thread and imparting rotation and axial movement to the suture. The take-off and drying ejector has a housing 69, Fig. 5, containing an insert 70 which is connected by a pipe 73 to a relatively low pressure air supply which passes in the opposite direction to the feed of the suture 17 to effect drying. A space 71 between the insert and housing is connected to an air supply pipe 72 and produces an annular air jet for carrying the suture from the grinding throat. The braking ejector has a housing 76, Fig. 6, containing an insert 77 having an axial bore for the suture and a conical portion formed with a helical thread 79 connected to a supply pipe 80 to give a low-speed rotational flow of air to slow the delivery of the suture.
Patent GB-147304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for heating by catalysis
IPC: F23D99/00
Filed: 1919-04-22
Abstract: 147,304. Camell, R., Cochet, L., Gritte, J., and Soc. Lyonnaise des RÚchauds Catalytiques, Camell, Cochet, Gritte, et Cie. April 22, 1919. Addition to 17626/15. Oil and spirit stoves. -Comprises the following improvements in the catalytic heating - apparatus described in the parent Specification. (1) The surface of the platinized asbestos a is provided with a number of bosses a<1>, Fig. 2, in order to increase the active surface of the catalytic material. (2) The spirit vapour feed tube c, Fig. 2, is arranged horizontally instead of vertically, thereby diminishing the height of the apparatus. (3) The action of the apparatus can be started by forcing air by means of a pump d, Fig. 3, through the spirit container and then through the catalyst. (4) A conical device f, Fig. 3, is so arranged in this case as to catch any liquid spirit squirted through; or (5), in another construction, a relief tube passes down the wick for the return of the spirit. (6) The apparatus may be surrounded by a perforated casing over which a sleeve of textile material is adapted to slide in order to regulate the cooling. (7) Several wicks may be employed and one or more openings provided in the catalytic mass to facilitate cooling; in addition, a baffle may be fitted over the wick to direct the vapours on to the centre of the catalytic mass. (8) The heating-device may be mounted on bearings in a suitable casing.
Patent GB-1023748-A (GB)
Title: An improved appliance for the production of aerosols
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 1964-03-10
Abstract: Air may be humidified by passing it into an appliance for producing aerosols, comprising a body having at least one heat source, which body is surrounded by an outer casing enclosing a space into which the air passes, and wherein the body of the appliance is provided with a plurality of containers associated with said heat source and intended to hold identical or different substances, which when heated form aerosols.  These containers may have individual or combined heating.ALSO:An appliance for producing aerosols, particularly germicidal or insecticidal aerosols, comprises a body having at least one heat source, which body if surrounded by an outer casing enclosing a space into which air in the premises in which the appliance is situated passes, and wherein the body of the appliance is provided with a plurality of containers associated with said heat source and intended to hold identical or different substances, which when heated form aerosols.  The containers intended to hold the aerosol-forming substances may have individual or combined heating. A central space or chimney may be provided in the appliance through which air may pass to enhance the diffusion of the aerosols produced, or this central space may house a container.