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Patent GB-2392217-A (GB)
Title: Belt CVT with failsafe and pulley adjusters and idler.
Inventor: ROBY JOSHUA L
IPC: F16H55/56
Filed: 2000-09-11
Abstract: A belt continuously variable transmission driven 22 pulley comprises forward sheave 42 and rear sheave 40 axially displacable by motor 170 and worm 171 driven axial screw 154, pressure plate 152, pins 149 and bearing plate 148. The screw reacts against split nut 158 comprising segments spring biassed apart and axially fixed within nut holder 159. In event of motor power failure, solenoid 180 releases and return spring 187 withdraws finger holder 185 and fingers 186 from surrounding the split nut which separates, releasing the screw. If the current ratio is less than a failsafe value e.g. 1:1 belt tension separates the sheaves; if greater spring 190 biasses the sheaves towards each other to achieve failsafe ratio. Driving pulley (20 Fig 3) belt tensioner has sheaves (28,30) biassed together by pivotable centrifugal arm (101) and non-linear spring (80) and cam arm arrangement. An idler (236, fig 23) may be provided between the sheaves 42,44 which lets the drive belt run idle when it nears the axle of rotation.
Patent GB-2400633-A (GB)
Title: Variable flow nozzle
Inventor: CHEN HUA
IPC: F01D5/14
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: A variable flow nozzle comprises a nozzle passage defined by at least one vane 1 being rotatable about an axis 3, wherein said vane has a slit 11 portion being in sliding contact with actuating means 7, 9 for adjusting the angular position of said vane, said slit portion being open at the trailing end of said vane 1.
Patent GB-2397379-A (GB)
Title: Wireless SAW device excited by local oscillator which is powered by a remote power supply
Inventor: KALININ VICTOR ALEXANDROVICH
IPC: G01L1/16
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: A detector 1 (eg for measuring torque) comprises one or more SAW devices 2,3 each having connected to it a local oscillator 5,6 for exciting it. A power oscillator 19 is located remote from the SAW devices 2,3 and has its output connected to an input side of a non-contact coupler 13 (eg inductive, capacitive, transmission line or RF wireless antenna coupler). The output side 12 of the coupler 13 is positioned locally to the SAW devices 2,3 an is connected to a regulator 10 which provides power for the oscillators 5,6. The oscillators 5,6 for the SAW devices are thus located locally to the SAWs 2,3 whilst the power source for the oscillators is located remotely therefrom. Accordingly the coupler 13 is not required to transmit the excitation frequency necessary for excitation of the SAW devices.
Patent GB-2410639-A (GB)
Title: Viewfinder alteration for panoramic imaging
Inventor: CHEATLE STEPHEN PHILIP
IPC: H04N101/00
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: An image capture device having a panorama mode for processing images captured using a panoramic sweep of the device, in which mode an extent of a capturable image presented for viewing by a user is limited laterally of an axis of intended sweep. By limiting, the extent of the image available for viewing, it is ensured that objects desired in the frame are not excluded or cropped when the captured images are stitched together subsequently. Image content lying in areas a, c is liable to be lost in this process. Therefore, to ensure that all image data required is present in final image 705 (denoted by dashed rectangle), the viewfinder is restricted to present only area b to the viewer.
Patent GB-2393504-A (GB)
Title: Method for liquefying methane-rich gas
Inventor: MAUNDER ANTHONY DWIGHT
IPC: F25J1/02
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: A method for liquefying methane-rich gas in the form of a feed gas (1) comprising the steps of cooling the gas (A, C, E) and partially liquefying the gas by expansion within an expansion device (F). The pressure of the gas at the inlet (7) of the expansion device is in the range from (40 to 100) bar and the pressure of the gas at the outlet (8) of the expansion device is in the range from (2 to 10) bar.
Patent GB-2400152-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic coupling
Inventor: JUNE DAVID
IPC: E21B33/047
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: A hydraulic coupler adapted to select the supply of fluid from a first source 16 or a second source. The fluid selection is achieved by mechanically shifting a fluid selector 38 with a male stab 54 member that also supplies the second fluid source 56. When shifted, the fluid selector 38 positively blocks the first fluid source 16 and opens a hydraulic pathway for the second fluid source 56. When the male stab 54 is disengaged, the fluid selector 38 is pressure biased by internal and external pressure to a position allowing fluid flow from the first fluid source 16 and preventing external fluids from entering the hydraulic system. In certain embodiments the hydraulic coupler 10 is horizontally installed in a tubing hanger providing horizontal porting for connection with a subsea christmas tree and vertical porting for connection to a running tool. The coupler 10 prevents riser fluid contamination of the hydraulic system regardless of the differential pressure between the riser fluid and the hydraulic system.
Patent GB-2400892-A (GB)
Title: A cylindrical bearing member and method of manufacturing same
Inventor: MATSUURA TETSUFUMI
IPC: B21J5/12
Filed: 2004-04-05
Abstract: A hollow cylindrical bearing member 1 comprises an interior cylindrical surface (3, fig 1) with a plurality of blind grooves 4 formed therein. Each groove 4 runs parallel to the axis of the cylindrical bearing member 1 and is formed by a grooved punch 13 in a forging step. The grooves 4 are preferably spaced from opposite ends of the cylindrical bearing member 1 by a space that is greater than the thickness of the circumferential wall of the bearing. The bearing is formed by extruding a cylindrical column-shaped metallic member (5 fig 2) to form a primary intermediate article (9, fig 4); press fitting the primary intermediate article (9, fig 4) into a die (10, fig5) and flaring one end of primary intermediate article (9, fig 4) to form a secondary intermediate article (12, fig 5); pushing down a grooved punch 13 into the secondary intermediate article 12 to form a tertiary intermediate article 14 which has blind grooves 4 formed on an inner surface (3, fig 1) (fig 6); press fitting tertiary intermediate article 14 into a circular die (15 fig 7) to form a cylindrical member (16, fig 7); and punching out the bottom wall 9a to form the hollow cylindrical bearing member 1 (fig 8).
Patent GB-2410568-A (GB)
Title: Automatic focusing lens assembly in a camera
Inventor: HUANG MING HUANG
IPC: G02B9/34
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A lens assembly in a camera includes a first meniscus lens (10) and a second meniscus lens (11) respectively having a first curvature (A,A') and a second curvature (B,B') larger than that of the first curvature A,A'), a concave lens (12) having a first curvature (C) and a second curvature (C') smaller than the first curvature (C), and a convex lens (13) having two opposite sides with a curvature so that after a distance between the lens to the object is determined, a clear image is presented.
Patent GB-2417040-A (GB)
Title: Building construction kit
Inventor: SESTITO ANTONIO GULIELMO
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: A building kit comprises a plurality of ground beams 10, for example of concrete, positionable and securable relate to one another to form a rigid foundation frame, a plurality of storey-height external wall panels 30 supportable on and securable to the beams of the foundation frame to form an external shell, and a plurality of floor units 70 which can be supported on and secured to the panels 30 to form a floor at ground level or an upper level. Each wall panel comprises a frame, preferably of galvanised steel 31, with a weatherproof cladding 35, for example of glass-reinforced concrete, at an intended outer side of the panel 30 so that the shell formed by the panels provides a sturdy structure which is weatherproof without the need for a further weather-resistant finish. The panels 30 are preferably provided with a phenolic foam insulation between an air cavity and the frame. Internal panels can be used to form a party wall. A damp-proof membrane may be secured between the external wall panels 30 and the ground beams 10.
Patent GB-2410113-A (GB)
Title: A system and method of accessing banking services via a mobile telephone
Inventor: ATKINSON STEVEN PAUL
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: A system and method of accessing banking services via a mobile telephone comprises a first interface for communicating with a mobile telephone over a network; and a second interface for communication with an intermediary acting as a gateway to banking records. A balance request is submitted to the bank record, and a reply is provided for display on the mobile telephone. The first interface may incorporate PIN Block 3DES encryption. The first interface may further comprise a lightweight transport security (LTS) encryption system. A database may be provided that holds registered postcodes and Mobile Station ISDNs (MSISDNs) for the user. The banking service may include a mobile telephone account top up.
Patent GB-2409639-A (GB)
Title: Brushes for cleaning keyboards
Inventor: RUSSELL ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: A brush for cleaning the keys of keyboards or keypads has two sets of bristles 4, 5 of different lengths. The shorter set of bristles 4 is for brushing the tops of the keys whilst the longer set of bristles 5 is for entering and clearing spaces between the keys. Each set may comprise a plurality of knots of bristles and may be formed in parallel rows. The longer set 5 may be angled outwardly away from the bristles of the shorter set 4 by an angle of 25-35 degrees, specifically 30 degrees. The elongate head 1 of the brush may be bowed slightly along its length and may be provided with either a grip 2 or a handle (22, fig. 9). In an alternative embodiment, a row of longer bristles (15, fig. 6) may be provided on either side of the shorter bristles (14, fig. 6).
Patent GB-2421983-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control of a turbocharger
Inventor: EVES BRIAN
IPC: F02B37/22
Filed: 2005-01-06
Abstract: A turbocharger has a hydraulic actuator 26 which is operable to vary the output of the turbocharger at a given exhaust gas flow rate. The hydraulic actuator 26 may be supplied with oil from an oil supply line 30 which also supplies lubricating oil to bearings which support a shaft of the turbocharger. The hydraulic actuator 26 may have a working chamber 28 connected to the oil supply line 30, and to an oil reservoir via a return line 22, 24, the return of oil being regulated by an electrically controlled valve 20. The valve 20 may be a solenoid valve operated by a pulse width modulated signal. The hydraulic actuator 26 may operate a waste gate, a dump valve or a variable intake geometry of the turbocharger.
Patent GB-2422169-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle door protection system
Inventor: ROBERTS GEOFFREY ARTHUR
IPC: E04H6/42
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A motor vehicle door protection system that consists of a base plate, that can be fixed to any building or structure, to which can be fitted a flexible and durable attachment that will simulate colour, texture, design and finish of any particular building to which it is fixed, thus absorbing any impact from motor vehicle doors when opened against it
Patent GB-2410514-A (GB)
Title: Wellhead casing hanger
Inventor: NGUYEN DENNIS P
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: An emergency wellhead casing hanger 52 comprises a hanger body 78 with a tapered hanger bowl 82 to receive a plurality of slip segments 84, the hanger body 78 having a stepped outer shoulder 90 to receive a plurality of load segments 92. The load segments 92 are axially moveable between a first contracted position and a second expanded position whereby the wellhead hanger 52 is suspended on the load segments 92 when the load segments 92 engage an annular groove in a wellhead housing. The load segments 92 are moved by engagement of an actuation ring 96 with a shoulder in the wellhead housing. The plurality of slip segments 84 have a complementary exterior taper to engage the tapered hanger bowl 82. Also disclosed is a wellhead hanger comprising an expandable load ring and a full bore test plug.
Patent GB-2411183-A (GB)
Title: Bar for reinforced concrete
Inventor: HUGAS RICARDO
IPC: B21D11/06
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: A bar 1 for the reinforcement of concrete manufactured by hot rolling is disclosed, in which a central core 2 is in the form of a substantially uniform cross section together with ribs 3, 4 having a high-relief and hollows 6 having a low relief on the exterior core surface. The ribs facilitate adherence of the reinforcement to concrete. The hollows are formed as parallelograms, preferably rectangles or squares. In an alternative embodiment the hollows are formed as rhomboids 7 in such a way that the high relief portions determine a continuous helicoidal rib 5. In another alternative embodiment the high relief portions are shaped similar to the hollows, as rectangles which are contiguous at their vertices.
Patent GB-2423239-A (GB)
Title: A portable liquid collection tray
Inventor: SEYMOUR JOHN
IPC: B60S3/04
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A portable liquid collection tray for collecting liquid used in cleaning the exterior of a vehicle having at least two wheels 3, the tray including a plurality of interconnecting tray sections 5, 6, 9, 10 22, 23, 24 adapted to fit round the periphery of the vehicle and under the periphery so as to collect liquid running off the vehicle. The sections 5, 6, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24 are adjustable in dimension in at least one direction and/or the interconnection between adjacent sections 5, 6, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24 being such as to provide a variable degree of overlap between adjacent sections, 5, 6, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, so as to accommodate a range of peripheral lengths. The tray sections are preferably adapted to engage one another in a slidable manner.
Patent GB-2411563-A (GB)
Title: Seed mixture
Inventor: PELTONEN JARI
IPC: A23K1/14
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a seed mixture ready for use, said seed mixture comprising substantially <SL> <LI>a. naked oats (Avena sativa ssp. Nude L.) and <LI>b. one or more other grain species whose growth habits are adaptable to mixed crop cultivation with naked oats. </SL> The other grain species may be oats, barley, wheat or rye wheat. The seed mixture may be used as feed for pigs, poultry, dairy cows or beef cattle.
Patent GB-2425254-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible umbrella having wind-resisting structure
Inventor: WU HSIEN-SAO
IPC: A45B19/10
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A collapsible umbrella comprises a telescopic shaft 1 with a fixed notch 7 at the top and a slider 6 below. A plurality of multi-sectioned main ribs 2 are attached to the notch by inner rib sections 23 and attach to outer rib sub-sections 21,22. A first umbrella cover 41 extends over both the inner rib sections 23 and the shorter, upper rib sub-sections 21. A second umbrella cover extends over the longer, lower rib sub-sections 22. A gap exists between the two rib sub-sections and this gap is restricted by a plurality of resilient bands 5 to allow air to pass between the two covers and to retain integrity of the structure. Auxiliary ribs 3 are pivotally attached between the middle of the inner rib sections 23 and a sleeve 34 sliding over the lower rib sub-section that engages with a stopper 221. The auxiliary ribs allow the umbrella to be deformed partially due to wind pressure from above and provide stiffness to the structure when wind pressure 8 is exerted from below.
Patent GB-2413834-A (GB)
Title: Framing system
Inventor: STEVENS MARK VICTOR
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A framing system comprises a number of frame elements (1), at least some of the frame elements (1) being configured for interconnection with adjacent frame elements (1) on assembly. The frame element comprises at least one connector comprising a male connector (3) or a female connector (4) for interconnection with a female or male connector (4,3) of an adjacent like frame element (1). The male connector (3) comprises a fixing region (5) and at least two male locators (7). The female connector (4) comprises a fixing region (9) and at least two female locators (8). The male locators (7) comprises locking members, and the female locators (8) comprising lock receivers. The locking members are configured to lock adjacent frame elements (1) at a particular orientation relative to each other when engaged and locked in the corresponding receivers.
Patent GB-2415856-A (GB)
Title: Displaying traffic information of an inverse multiplexed asynchronous transfer mode network
Inventor: HSUEH CANNING
IPC: H04J3/04
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus of displaying traffic information of an inverse multiplexed asynchronous transfer mode network. The traffic information of an inverse multiplexed asynchronous transfer mode network is autodetected and summarized in real time, and the summarized traffic information is displayed in a tabular form. The traffic information includes corresponding inverse multiplexed link status information, corresponding inverse multiplexed group information of the inverse multiplexed links, link information of each of the inverse multiplexed links, and group delay information of the inverse multiplexed links. Further, the traffic information indicates correctness of connection configuration using a graphical user interface. Accordingly, a selectable graphical user interface is provided for presenting users with traffic information of an inverse multiplexed asynchronous transfer mode network in a user-friendly manner.
Patent GB-2427098-A (GB)
Title: Organizing subscription data in a communication network
Inventor: BAILEY STEVE
IPC: H04W60/06
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: The method is of use in particular when a subscriber has more than one device or line associated with their subscription. A set of first data storage locations is arranged to store data associated with one or more external identifiers for use outside of the network to route communications to one or more said devices within the network. A set of second data storage locations is arranged to store data associated with one or more internal identifiers, of a different type to the external identifiers and for use in identifying one or more said devices within the network. A referencing mechanism is responsive to an event associated with either of said external or internal network identifiers so as to change a direct link between said first data storage locations and said second data storage locations on the basis of said event. The invention is most conveniently embodied in a home location register (HLR) for a mobile communications network: data are stored in separate data structures for the devices and line numbers and currently paired devices and lines are indicated in the HLR by direct references, or pointers, linking one data structure to the other for the devices and lines. The currently paired device and service data are assembled for transmission to a visitor location register (VLR), thereby avoiding problems with the prior art of sending subscriber data for all potential pairings. Conveniently the invention can be embodied in object-oriented software in which data aliases are used to create the references at appropriate levels in an object hierarchy as each data structure.
Patent GB-2427668-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming artificial graft tubing
Inventor: CARO COLIN GERALD
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: A method of making artificial graft tubing, the method comprising providing a tubular wall 6 having a longitudinally extending cavity, shaping the tubular wall so that the cavity retains a centre line following a helical path, and then applying an elongate member 8 to the tubular wall. The tubular member is preferably shaped by winding it around a mandrel 10 with a helical groove, followed by thermosetting the tubular wall so that it retains the shape. The elongate member may be applied to the external surface of the tubular member while it is still supported by the mandrel, using a heating step. The elongate member preferably extends helically along the tubular wall with a pitch equal to the pitch of the centre line. Also claimed is a method of making artificial graft tubing by positioning a tubular wall in the groove of a mandrel.
Patent GB-2417723-A (GB)
Title: Reel end stripping apparatus
Inventor: MIDDLETON LEONARD WILLIAM
IPC: B65H73/00
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: Paper reel end stripping apparatus 1 has a support framework 2 for an endless loop conveyor belt means 3 .The stripping apparatus 1 includes five support rollers R mounted transversely of and just above the conveyor belt means 3 in between opposite pairs of the upright members 2c, 2h; 2d, 2i; 2e, 2j; 2f, 2i; 2g, 2k. The rollers R are freely rotatable about their axes on contact with paper reel ends E being rotated by the conveyor belt means 3. Paper reel ends E can be introduced on to the apparatus 1 laterally of the apparatus and can be simply thrown haphazardly on to the conveyor belt means 3. The rollers R in conjunction with side members 2a, 2b act to bring the paper reel ends into correct position on the apparatus and on the conveyor belt means 3 to automatically strip the remaining paper from the paper reel ends E, while being supported by the support rollers R.
Patent GB-2419622-A (GB)
Title: Downhole activatable annular seal assembly
Inventor: KRUEGAR SVEN
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: Devices and methods are described for establishing an effective annular seal about between an active pressure differential device (170) and a surrounding wellbore sidewall (90). The invention provides a means of selectively activating such a seal during drilling operations or other operations wherein drilling mud is flowed through the drill string and returns through the annulus. The annular seal assembly may include an inflatable packer element and a hydraulic inflation system. The hydraulic inflation system uses the fluid pressure provided by drilling mud that is returning to the surface via the annulus to inflate the packer element and set the seal. The hydraulic inflation system also buffers and regulates the fluid pressure selling the packer element to avoid overinflation of the element. In other aspects, the seal assembly may comprise a set of mud cups that are set against the borehole sidewall using a pressure differential across the seal assembly or a spring-biased seal element.
Patent GB-2429939-A (GB)
Title: Liquid chromatography column having metal to metal seals
Inventor: WILLIS FRANK MARSDEN
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A column for liquid chromatography includes a chamber 12 adapted to receive packing medium 18. Openings 24, 26 in the chamber allow fluid to pass through it. Porous plugs 20, 22 in the chamber retain the packing medium. A compression fitting 28 has a contact surface 34 that engages a landing area 40 on the chamber surrounding one of the openings. Engagement of the contact surface with the landing area causes deformation of the contact surface or landing area and forms a metal to metal seal between the fitting and the chamber. A method of sealing a column for liquid chromatography is also disclosed. The method involves a chamber containing packing medium, the chamber having an opening surrounded by a landing area. The method includes providing a compression fitting having a contact surface and compressing the contact surface against the landing area to form a fluid tight seal between the compression fitting and the chamber.