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Patent GB-2449071-A (GB)
Title: Fluid coupling
Inventor: WRIGHT THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: F16L41/12
Filed: 2007-05-05
Abstract: The fluid coupling comprises a male part, e.g. a gas turbine oil system pipe 2, a female part, e.g. an access in a container wall 6 of an oil reservoir 8, guiding means and retaining means. The male part 2 comprises a convex sealing surface 16 at its distal end and the female part comprises a concave sealing surface 28 at an inner region. The guiding means comprise inter-engaging parts on the male and female parts which when engaged prevent relative rotation of the male and female parts, e.g. diametrically opposite protrusions 18, 20 on the male part 2 locating in grooves in the female part. The retaining means, e.g. an externally threaded tube nut 42, engages a triangular flange on the wall 6 to hold the male part inside the female part and urge the two sealing surfaces 16, 28 into sealing contact. Locking means, e.g. a wire 58, may be provided to hold the retaining means in position during use by attaching to both the retaining means and either the male part or the female part.
Patent GB-2438966-A (GB)
Title: Protection arrangement
Inventor: LEESE JONATHAN PETER
IPC: A01G13/02
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A protection arrangement (10) is disclosed for use around the base region of an article extending from the ground. The protection arrangement comprises holding means (12) which can be arranged around the base region of the article. The holding means comprises a ground engaging portion (20) for engaging the ground around the article and a covering means (22) extending upwardly from the ground engaging portion and inwardly towards the article. The covering means is configured to define a space (24) above the ground in which a ground covering material can be arranged.
Patent GB-2450137-A (GB)
Title: A composite refuse receptacle
Inventor: LLOYD NADINE ELAINE
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: A composite refuse receptacle comprises first and second refuse receiving receptacles, each comprising a lid 5, 9 pivotally connected to a refuse receiving body 4, 10 along a first edge of the lid; the lid 5 of the first refuse receiving receptacle 2 comprising a tongue 7 extending from a second edge of the lid; and the body 10 of the second refuse receiving receptacle 3 comprising a tongue receiving means 14 for receiving the tongue 7 of the first refuse receiving receptacle on closing the lid of the first refuse receiving receptacle, to thus hold the two receptacles 2, 3 together. The lid 9 of the second receptacle 3 may be narrower than the mouth of the receptacle body 10 leaving a gap to serve as the tongue-receiving means 14, or those means 14 may be formed by a recess or aperture in the top face of the body. An additional receptacle with a lip 7 may be similarly located on another side of the receptacle 3.
Patent GB-2452258-A (GB)
Title: Sweat Rate Sensor
Inventor: SMITH HARRY RYEFIELD
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2007-08-28
Abstract: The Invention relates to a device to provide a portable method for the continuous measurement of local body sweat rate, in which a measurement space 5 and sensors 6,7 are protected from ambient airflows and other extraneous factors by the use of waterproof/breathable 2, 4 membranes.
Patent GB-2452554-A (GB)
Title: Haemostatic device for use in surgery
Inventor: AL-DULAIMI ABDAL HAMEED
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 2007-09-08
Abstract: A haemostatic device for use in skin surgery comprises a handle with a disc-like end attached to the handle. The disc-like end may have a plurality of holes in it through which an electric probe can be introduced for the purpose of cauterisation. The disc-like end may have a convex surface and a concave surface (that is to say spoon-shaped) in order to achieve haemostasis by compression of the skin and underlying layers before cauterisation takes place.
Patent GB-2453370-A (GB)
Title: Screen for a downflow containment booth
Inventor: HIND GRAHAM PAUL
IPC: B25J5/04
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A screen 20 for a downflow containment booth 10 is disclosed. The screen 20 comprises a protective screen 30 and a support means 26 for adjusting the position of the screen 20 in two or more degrees of freedom. The screen 20 may be suspended from a moveable, elevated support. The elevated support may comprise linear tracks 24 that span the width of the booth 10. The support means 26 may be a dolly that is free to move along the tracks 24 and thus traverse the width of the booth 10. Second 30 and third tracks may be provided, orientated at right angles to the first tracks 24 to enable the first tracks 24 and the dolly 26 to approach and recede from the far wall 16 of the downflow containment booth 10. The screen 20 may comprise a sheet of toughened glass 38 and a pair of glove ports 32. The screen 20 may be further arranged to tilt and rotate by means of a pendant arm mounting.
Patent GB-2455535-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone chamber with vortex shield
Inventor: LEE YIU-MING
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: A cyclone chamber for a vacuum cleaner includes a cylindrical wall 11 defining a chamber 18. An inlet port 13 extends tangentially from the wall 11 configured such that air entering the chamber 18 via the inlet port 13 causes a cyclonic flow to develop within the chamber 18. An exit tube 12 extends axially from the chamber 18 and has a flared opening 15 presented into the chamber 18. A vortex shield 20 is centred axially within the chamber 18 adjacent the opening 15 and extends radially from the opening 15 toward the wall 11. The vortex shield 20 forms a barrier to prevent in the most part, large but light weight particles, carpet fibres and the like from escaping into the exit tube 12. The exit tube 12 is preferably flared toward the wall 11 of the chamber and the vortex shield 20may include a substantially circular barrier 20 with a frustoconcial skirt 14 extending theefrom.
Patent GB-2445457-A (GB)
Title: Altering the state of storage devices based on accesses to logical volumes
Inventor: REEVES DRUE
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A system monitors accesses to a logical volume over an interval. If no access is detected, storage devices which are associated with the logical volume and are not associated with another logical volume are placed in a low power state. If an access request is received and storage devices associated with the logical volume are in a low power mode, the system determines whether the request can be serviced without changing the state of the devices. If so, the request is serviced without changing the state of the devices. If not, the devices are put into an operating state and the request is serviced. The system may use a SCSI enclosure processor to control the power output to the storage devices in order to change the states of the storage devices.
Patent GB-2457098-A (GB)
Title: Flatbed printer having two substrate support tables
Inventor: BAXTER WILLIAM RONALD STUART
IPC: B41J3/00
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: An inkjet printer 10 includes two substrate support beds/tables 30, 40. The printer 10 can print onto a first substrate on one of the support tables 30 while a second substrate is loaded onto and/or unloaded from the second support bed 40. The two tables 30, 40 run on a lengthened printer axis 50. The tables 30, 40 each have a respective park position C and F where the substrate is loaded/unloaded from the printer. During printing, one of the tables 30, 40 moves in the printing region between positions D and E along the printer axis 50 underneath a printhead 20 and UV curing lamps 70. When printing is finished the table 30, 40 returns to its respective park position C, F. Whilst one table 30, 40 is being used for printing i.e. moving between positions D and E, the other table 30, 40 is parked at its respective park position. In this way, the printing operation can be made more efficient and the throughput of the printer can be improved.
Patent GB-2458683-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft slat deployment mechanism
Inventor: MANN ALAN
IPC: B64C9/24
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: An aircraft slat deployment mechanism comprises a first curved track 4 coupled to the slat 2 at a first pivot point 5, a main bearing system arranged to guide the first curved track along a curved path, a second track 6 coupled to the slat at a second pivot point 7 which is offset from the first, an internal bearing 22 between the first and second tracks, and a drive system arranged to drive the first curved track along the curved path guided by the main bearings, and the second track along the curved first track guided by the internal bearings. Ideally the second track is partially nested within a channel in the first curved track. Ideally the second track 6 is also curved. Preferably both tracks comprise toothed racks, which are preferably driven from the same driveshaft 10, having pinions 11, 12 of different radius. The differential movement of the telescopic tracks results in rotation of the slat.
Patent GB-2448221-A (GB)
Title: Digital camera with automatic alignment for self portraits
Inventor: KOH SUNG-SHIK
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: A camera for digital images where a user may be guided to center an object on the snapshot. The user is guided to the optimal object location by use of audio signals or by light signals, and the signals may change close to the matching position. Audio signals can be voice messages. The camera can automatically take a snapshot after a delay, when position match is realised. Face detection is used and the system can be used to align optimally, or to prevent misalignment, when taking self portraits.
Patent GB-2458929-A (GB)
Title: Self-service beer dispensing apparatus
Inventor: THOMPSON GARETH
IPC: B67D1/06
Filed: 2008-04-03
Abstract: Self-service beer dispensing apparatus 10 comprises a housing 12 for a beer line 46, and a user operable dispensing valve 14 which extends from the housing 12 and which is connectable to the beer line 46. A spillage tray 16 is provided below an outlet 18 of the valve 14. A control unit 20 controls a supply of liquid to the dispensing valve 14. The control unit 20 includes an electronic payment module 28 for accepting electronic user payment, and an 10 electronic flow control device 30 inline with the dispensing valve 14. A controller processes payment and controls the electronic flow control device 30 to supply beer to the dispensing valve 14 following payment. The housing 12 is preferably a tower which is rotatable through at least 180{ to change the direction of the dispensing valve.
Patent GB-2448590-A (GB)
Title: High Altitude Structures Control System and Related Methods
Inventor: CHAN ALISTAIR K
IPC: E04H12/00
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a high altitude structure 100 comprising an elongated structure extending substantially skyward from the ground. The elongated structure is at least partially supported by buoyancy effects by using a lighter than air gas, contained within at least one void 150 within the elongated structure. The elongate structure further comprises a control device coupled to the elongated structure to control the motion of the structure, wherein the control device is not directly coupled to the earth's surface. Later embodiments relate to a high altitude structure comprising an elongate member formed from a first material, at least one carrier coupled to the elongated member, and a control device coupled to at least one of the carrier or the elongated member. A method of controlling a high altitude structure comprising receiving a sensor signal from a sensor associated with at least one of the state of the elongate member or associated with the external environment of the high altitude structure and generating a force on the elongate structure in response to the signal, wherein the control device is not directly coupled to the earth's surface. And a high altitude structure comprising a base, an elongated member coupled to the base, an orbital anchor in orbit about the earth, a tether coupled to the elongated member and the orbital anchor and a control device coupled to at least one of the orbital anchor, the base, the tether or the elongated member.
Patent GB-2460229-A (GB)
Title: Rainwater Collector and Diverter
Inventor: LITHERLAND CHRIS
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: The Rainwater Collector and Diverter (RCD) collects rainwater and diverts it to water butts or storage tanks. A rainwater diverter is connected to a buildings downpipe and diverts water to the rainwater collector and diverter from where the rainwater is fed to a number of water butts which may be connected in series. The rainwater collector and diverter has a pipe connector connected to its base with a flexible hose from the connector to the water butts. The rainwater and collector diverter preferably has a tap connected to its base to allow the collector and diverter to be emptied. The rainwater collector and diverter may have a square or round cross section and be of a similar size to existing downpipes. The rainwater and collector diverter is an unobtrusive device and allows the property owner the flexibility to position water butts at a suitable and convenient location on the property.
Patent GB-2460862-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartidges
Inventor: MCCUE IAN
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: An ink cartridge filling apparatus 1 for filling a printer ink cartridge (22,30)with ink from an ink cassette, including fluid transfer means 16 arranged to receive a said ink cassette and to place the ink cassette in fluid communication with a said ink cartridge to be filled via the fluid transfer means, and control means arranged to read a machine-readable control instruction and to control the fluid transfer means to transfer ink from the ink cassette to the ink cartridge according to the control instruction.
Patent GB-2456890-A (GB)
Title: Leak detection in a rotating control device
Inventor: LEDUC TRUNG
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: A method to detect leaks in a rotating control device 10 involves positioning a leak detection device 100 in a chamber 20 located between upper and lower sealing elements, 16, 18, of the control device. A signal is then generated by the leak detection device 100 when the pressure in the chamber 20 exceeds a critical pressure. The signal detection device 100 may be a spring (220, fig 2) biased piston (210, fig 2) and signalling may be by use of a magnetic sensor (250, fig 2). A magnetic sensing ring (260, fig 2) may be positioned inside the rotating control device 10.
Patent GB-2469137-A (GB)
Title: Control of a high speed brushless motor
Inventor: CLOTHIER ANDREW CHARLTON
IPC: H02K21/12
Filed: 2009-04-04
Abstract: A motor system (5, fig.2) comprising a single phase brushless dc motor and its control system are disclosed. The motor is suitable for operation at high speed, for example at speeds above 60,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). It is suitable for use in a vacuum cleaner. The motor includes a single winding (19, fig.3) arranged on a C-shaped core (8, fig.3) which enables a high fill factor to be achieved for the winding. A Hall position sensor is used. In operation, the winding 19 is sequentially excited and freewheeled by a conventional H-bridge drive circuit. It is disclosed that the winding is excited in advance of zero-crossings of the back-emf in the winding by an advance angle, and is freewheeled over a freewheel angle. Both the advance angle and the freewheel angle may be varied in response to changes in the speed of the motor and the excitation voltage. The variation of the advance angle and freewheel angle is stored in the drive controller (16, fig.2) as a power map. Each power map comprises a lookup table storing an advance time and a freewheel time for each of a plurality of voltage levels. Consequently, constant output power is achieved over an operating speed range spanning at least 10,000 rpm, irrespective of changes in excitation voltage, which may come from a battery.
Patent GB-2469990-A (GB)
Title: Concealed vertical axis wind turbine
Inventor: SWEET-ESCOTT RUPERT JOHN BICKHAM
IPC: F03D3/00
Filed: 2009-04-21
Abstract: A housed vertical axis wind turbine 12 which is set within what appears to be a traditional chimney 11 or waste ventilator 17 so as to give the impression that it is not a turbine. The vertical axis wind turbine 12 can be mounted individually or as multiple units 18 to work as a domestic or industrial generator. The device may be mounted on any roof, and may be adapted by external finishing, acting to camouflage or disguise it, in order to blend in with the style of a particular area.
Patent GB-2470733-A (GB)
Title: Displaying messages on pizzas
Inventor: GOOLAB ANTHONY
IPC: G06Q99/00
Filed: 2009-06-01
Abstract: A pizza selling business provides customers with the ability to communicate via a message on one or more modified pizzas. The business model includes the definition of a message by the customer, and the creation of this message on one or more pizzas. An example of a pizza message can be seen in Figure 1, where the pizza 1, has the message 2 ("HAPPY BIRTHDAY I, U 4EVR") which has been created by the precise arrangement of fragments of olives.
Patent GB-2463144-A (GB)
Title: Metallic seal for use in highly corrosive environments
Inventor: MALDONADO SALVADOR
IPC: E21B33/03
Filed: 2009-08-26
Abstract: A seal assembly 30 for a wellhead assembly 20 comprising a metal structural body 50 having at least one surface area adapted to form a seal against an opposing surface and a metal layer 52 disposed over at least one of the metal seal structural body or the opposing seal structure to form a metal to metal seal. The metal layer comprises tantalum. The metal layer may comprise an alloy corresponding to UNS R05200 or UNS R05210. The metal seal structural body may comprise a corrosion resistant alloy (CRA) wherein the alloy is intended to be resistant to general and localized corrosion of oilfield environments corrosive to carbon steels. The structural body may comprise a precipitation hardened nickel based alloy.
Patent GB-2466134-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulated bag
Inventor: HARRISON PAUL
IPC: A45C3/10
Filed: 2009-12-11
Abstract: A thermally insulated bag 10 comprises a side flap 18 hingeable about an axis 24, the flap being provided with a lip 19 which inhibits loss of cold air from the bag when the flap 18 is opened. The thermally insulated bag may have a second flap 17 hinged at an axis 26 to further inhibit escape of cold or hot air. The thermally insulated bag is manufactured from an outer cover, a polyester fibre filler 56 and a flexible metal foil liner 52. l In use, the thermally insulated bag may be combined with an insert 40 allowing products to be stacked for storage in the bag 10. The insert allows the lowermost products to be removed from the stack, to assist in stock rotation.
Patent GB-1501294-A (GB)
Title: Purification of natural gas
IPC: C07C7/00
Filed: 1975-03-11
Abstract: 1501294 Purifying gas R A HINTON and F KURATA 11 March 1975 [25 March 1974] 10097/75 Heading C5E A sour natural gas stream comprising chiefly methane but containing significant amounts of undesirable constituents or impurities viz. carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, water vapour, helium and nitrogen, is purified by mixing the stream with a solvent comprising methanol and pre-cooling the resulting mixture, liquefying condensible components in the mixture by further cooling to form a liquid mixture of two immiscible liquid phases, the lighter phase being rich in methane and the heavier phase being rich in methanol and feeding the liquid mixture to a liquid-liquid extraction zone from which a purified, liquefied sweet natural gas product is separated and recovered. The precooling is taken to a temperature in the range of -40 C. to -6 C., and the further cooling and ensuing extraction are at a temperature in the range of -79 to -112 C. under a pressure of 20-44 atmospheres sufficient to prevent formation of a vapour phase. The amount of solvent mixed with the sour natural gas stream is sufficient to provide I to 25 moles methanol per mole of carbon dioxide and 0À5 to 25 moles methanol per mole water in the resulting mixture. The amount of methanol in the two liquid phases is 0À01 to 1À0 mole per mole of liquid methane. The solvent may be aqueous methanol or a mixture of methanol with another alcohol, a ketone, or ketone and water. The same solvent may be used in the liquidliquid extraction.
Patent GB-720316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to packing cases
IPC: B65D6/00
Filed: 1952-04-22
Abstract: 720,316. Boxes. SASSONE, A. April 22, 1952, No. 10163/52. Class 18. A collapsible box has side walls held together by removable plates 2, butting against battens 4 attached to the walls. The lid and bottom are superposed on the plates and secured by band ties 5. Protectors may be used beneath the ties, comprising channel members 7 having portions 8 overlapping the lid and bottom. Alternatively, plates 10 may be fitted to wall, lid and box members, the plates having resilient tongues 11 which bear on the ties 5 to keep them taut. Washers 15, spaced from the plates and carried on rivets, form elements round which wires may be passed to secure the base and lid to the walls. of engagement and angular movement and to progressively disengage the latching lip as it is slid along the assembled members in one direction. As shown, it is used between the .lid and body of a sheet metal cylindrical container, the male member 7 being formed on the upper edge of the container to engage the female member 8 which is formed at the edge of the lid. The members 7, 8 are engaged by applying hand pressure between them. The slider 17 for disengaging them has a part 18 which fits between the walls of the male member 7, it being held in place by an internal lip 12 on the male member. A key 21 is pivotably attached to the part 18 and is formed with a cam surface 23 which when the key is turned to project at right angles to the wall of the container, engages an internal lip 16 on the female member 8 and disengages it locally from the lip 12 on the male member, movement of the slider around the joint then frees the female member from the male member. The joint may be used for other purposes (see Group XXV). Specification 620,754 is referred to.
Patent GB-629027-A (GB)
Title: Unloader for washing machines and the like
IPC: D06F95/00
Filed: 1947-04-22
Abstract: Relates to means for unloading a washing-machine of the kind comprising an outer shell 1, an inner drum 2 which is rotatable about a horizontal axis, one or more pairs of diametrically-opposed ribs 18 on the inside of the drum 2, <PICT:0629027/III/1> <PICT:0629027/III/2> and axially-arranged openings 11, 12 in the adjacent ends of the shell and drum, the former having a door 13 closing its opening 11.  According to the invention, the unloader comprises a concave, trough-like, shoot 15 having its bottom inclined downwards from one end towards the other end and means on its side edges for co-acting with the inner edges of one pair of ribs 18 in order to support the unloader; the shoot is inserted through the openings 11, 12 with its shallower end in advance and so that in its unloading position, the deeper end projects through the openings for the discharge of the goods.  In order to unload the machine, the drum, which during washing is rotated first in one direction and then in the other, is stopped with one pair of ribs 18 disposed substantially in a horizontal plane, the door 13 is opened, and the unloader inserted in inverted position above the load of goods in the drum.  The drum is then rotated through 180 degrees with the result that the clothes tumble into the concave formation of the shoot and by oscillating the drum are discharged downwardly into a receptacle placed adjacent the lower end of the shoot; this action may be facilitated by giving the drum an occasional full rotation.  The operation of the drum during unloading may be controlled by push-button switches 20, 21 separate from the switch controlling the movement of the drum.  If desired, the shoot may be formed in two longitudinal sections. p  The drum is supported and driven by rollers 7, 8 mounted in upstanding boxes 3, 4 as described in Specification 629,026.