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Patent GB-2434465-A (GB)
Title: Automatic installation of drivers during installation of the operating system.
Inventor: GUJARATHI MANOJ SHARAD
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: A system and method for identifying and locating drivers for a target system 12 before the operating system is installed, (a pre operating system environment) uses a non-volatile memory unit 14 located in the target system which is read by an operating system installation resource 20. The memory unit stores a driver locator 16 which is used by the installation resource to identify at least one driver that is needed. The driver locator may be a URL or may also include a system identifier 18 or service tag 17 associated with the target system. The URL may also comprise a link to a support site. The installation resource may also communicate with a driver database 50 from which identified drivers can be retrieved. Alternatively, the installation resource may comprise a "look up" table 22 which lists a plurality of target system identifiers and corresponding locations of their drivers over a network 40. The non volatile memory may be installed to the target system as part of a factory installation 110.
Patent GB-2453910-A (GB)
Title: A securing device
Inventor: COSGROVE PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2007-02-24
Abstract: A securing device comprising a driven shaft 20 longitudinally reciprocable forwards and backwards along its axis and having at one end a head 19 adapted to pass forwards through a key aperture 17 in a wall member 16a when the shaft is in at least a first angular position. The head is shaped to engage the wall member when the drive shaft is in a second angular position and is moved backwards. At least one cam slot 31 is defined in a drive housing 22 and is engageable by a cam follower 36 carried on the shaft 20. The cam slot has two end portions 32, 33 extending parallel to the axis of the shaft and an intermediate portion 34 extending obliquely between the said portions such that the shaft is rotated between the said angular positions when the follower moves along the intermediate part and moves only axially when the follower moves along the end portions. A nut 25 is engaged for rotation and a threaded connection with the shaft 20 effects the longitudinal movement thereof. A subsea assembly is the preferred application and includes a fixed stab plate 10 having a central collar 16, and a free stab plate 11 carrying the drive housing 22 and having an aperture through which the collar extends, the collar including a chamber 18 defined by the end wall 16a.
Patent GB-2447933-A (GB)
Title: Cyanoacrylate monomer for forming an adhesive polymer
Inventor: BAGGALEY JOHN
IPC: C08F122/32
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A cyanoacrylate monomer, containing a side chain of at least three carbon atoms, such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl, cyclononyl or cyclodecyl, cyclopropyl methyl, 1-cyclopropyl ethyl, cyclobutyl methyl, cyclopentyl methyl, 1-cyclopentyl ethyl, 3-pentyl-1-propyl, cyclohexyl methyl, 1-cyclohexyl ethyl, 2-cyclohexyl ethyl, 3-cyclohexyl-1-propyl, 3-cyclohexyl-1-propyl or 4-cyclohexyl-1-butyl. The monomer is preferably cyclohexyl cyanoacrylate monomer. The monomer is used for forming an adhesive polymer suitable for use in an environment containing water or water vapour.
Patent GB-2438071-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabilising device
Inventor: COOPER EDWARD
IPC: E06C7/46
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A ladder stabilising device 10 comprises a support member 14 including first end 16 pivotally attachable to a ladder 12 and a second end 18 co-operable with the ground. The ladder stablising device 10 also includes a retaining member 34 including a first end 36 co-operable with the ladder 12 and a second end 38 co-operable with the support member 14 to maintain the support member 14 in a selected position, in use, relative to the ladder 12.
Patent GB-2436997-A (GB)
Title: Correction method for processing seismic traces
Inventor: GAROTTA ROBERT
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for processing seismic data comprising a collection of seismic traces with different offsets, comprising the steps of: a) breaking up one or several first trace(s) of the collection of seismic traces into a series of trace segments according to a predetermined segmentation interval; b) defining a series of expansion coefficients, each expansion coefficient being associated with a segment of the first trace or traces; c) applying the associated expansion coefficient to each segment of the first trace or traces; d) comparing the first trace or traces thus expanded with a second trace from the collection of seismic traces to evaluate their similarity; e) repeating steps b), c) and d) with a new series of expansion coefficients, f) determining an optimum series of expansion coefficients that maximizes the similarity between the first expanded trace and the second trace in order to obtain one or several corrected first trace(s).
Patent GB-2435796-A (GB)
Title: Sand dispenser for a scarifier
Inventor: DRYDEN GRAHAM
IPC: A01B45/00
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: A sand dispenser for a scarifier wherein the sand dispenser is mounted on the scarifier and comprises: (a) a sand hopper (22) having an outlet (24) at a lower end of the hopper (22) (b) a gate (26) located below the outlet (24) and moveable between an open position and a closed position for controlling the flow of sand through the hopper (22) and into a distributor (40) (c) a distributor (40) including a row of distributing lines (14) through which sand is directed to flow and enter groove in the ground created by blades of the scarifier, wherein each distributing line (14) is aligned with a groove.
Patent GB-2455129-A (GB)
Title: Swinging arm for use by anglers
Inventor: ROMANG DEREK
IPC: A01K97/00
Filed: 2007-11-30
Abstract: A swinging arm 22, for use by anglers, comprises two generally U-shaped members 30, 32 each having a base and two elongate limbs. The limbs 30b, 30c, 32b, 32c of the respective members telescopically engage one another in a trombone-like manner to allow the distance between the bases 30a, 32a of the two members to be adjusted. The base 30a of a first of the members is adapted to be pivotably mounted on a rod rest 14 and the base 32a of the second of the members 32 is adapted for attachment to a bobbin 20. Friction elements 34 may be provided to offer resistance to the extension and contraction of the telescopic limbs 30b, 30c, 32b, 32c. The base of the first member 30 may be formed as one leaf on a separable hinge. The elongate limbs 30b, 30c, 32b, 32c may be formed from a fibre reinforced resin by the process of pultrusion.
Patent GB-2444654-A (GB)
Title: Externally heated engine
Inventor: HOFFMAN GARY P
IPC: F02G1/044
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: An externally heated engine is provided which has at least two pistons. The first piston has a first side (working side) and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the first piston and the first cylinder define a first working chamber containing working fluid. The second side of the first piston and the first cylinder define a first opposite chamber containing an opposing fluid. A heater heats the working fluid in the first cylinder. Preferably, the cylinder is heated by a heat source so that the working fluid has a temperature of no more than 500{ Fahrenheit with a temperature difference between the heat source and the working fluid of less than 5{ Fahrenheit. The second piston reciprocates within a second cylinder, and has a first side (working side) and a second side opposite the first side. The first side and the cylinder define a working chamber containing working fluid. The second side of the piston and the cylinder define a second opposite chamber containing an opposing fluid. The working fluid in the second cylinder is cooled to a temperature of below 35{ Fahrenheit.
Patent GB-2457686-A (GB)
Title: A Liquid Fuel Atomizing Nozzle Having a Spring-loaded Valve That Prevents Fuel From Leaving The Nozzle Below a Predetermined Pressure
IPC: F23D11/24
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A liquid fuel atomizing nozzle includes a spring-loaded valve that prevents fuel from leaving the nozzle below a predetermined pressure. The nozzle has an inlet passage 10, and an outlet positioned at an outlet end 9, which are interconnected by a series of passages 11, 12, 13, 14, 20. The nozzle is of cylindrical form, and the valve consisting of a spring-loaded slide arrangement 4 which traverses within a cylinder 2 and is supported by an annular piston 5. The spring-loaded slide arrangement includes a spring 8, a slide 17, and a closure member that cooperates with a barrel 3 to form a sleeve valve. The barrel is provided with openings, which may be perforated or slotted, and liquid fuel pressure acts upon the slide arrangement to open the vale at the predetermined pressure. The cylinder also includes a vent 16 which allows the slide arrangement to freely traverse within the cylinder.
Patent GB-2461573-A (GB)
Title: A wavelength locker for locking the beam of a laser
Inventor: JANSSEN ADRIAN
IPC: H01S5/062
Filed: 2008-07-05
Abstract: A wavelength locker 20 for locking the beam from a laser device 10 to a selected wavelength, comprises beam splitter optics 22 for receiving a sample of the beam to be locked in wavelength and splitting the sampled beam into first and second optical signals travelling along first and second optical paths respectively. First and second optical filters (35, 40 Figure 2) have a transmission characteristic which has repeated peaks and troughs in the wavelength domain. The first optical filter being arranged on the first optical path such that the first optical signal enters the first optical filter at a first angle and the second optical filter being arranged on the second optical path such that the second optical signal enters the second optical filter at a second angle, wherein the first angle of entry of the first optical signal into the first optical filter is different from the second angle of entry of the second optical signal into the second optical filter. The first and second optical filters may comprise identical components or, they form part of a single optical component.
Patent GB-2462414-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for linking wired marine electronic components to wireless devices
Inventor: LABRAM NATASHA
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: A deice and method for linking existing wired marine electronic systems to portable wireless equipment, relaying information and control signals to and from these wireless units. A unit is provided which connects to a marine network for example NMEA-0183 or NMEA 2000. The unit employs software and utilises wireless technologies to relay information in both directions.The wireless technologies include WiFi and Bluetooth and are used along with standard protocols e.g TCP/IP to provide user interfaces on mass market wireless devices such as mobile (cell) phones, PDAs, tablet PCs, laptops, portable entertainment devices or even desktop PCs. The system allows users of these portable devices to view important and interesting vessel-related information on their own personal device. Information such as boat speed, boat depth, wind direction, wind strength, boat position, distance to next waypoint, time to next waypoint, fuel remaining and engine data may be usefully displayed. In addition users may control boat operations from their personal devices. Such functions as set auto-pilot heading and 'perform tack' on the auto-pilot may be provided. Other autopilot functions may be 'enter standby', allowing the user to take control of the vessel.
Patent GB-2462600-A (GB)
Title: Burglar alarm triggering playback of a voice announcement
Inventor: REPPION KEVIN
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A burglar alarm for a premises, when activated, such as by a PIR motion detector, can playback an electronic voice or a voice recorded by the house holder or owner of the property over external speakers attached to the property. This recorded information may consist of the specific address of the property on activation of the alarm. This may also identify the specific zone of the property, such as a break in at the rear downstairs window. The recorded voice may be stored on a flash card and may be played back by an MP3 device.
Patent GB-2454579-A (GB)
Title: Photoinitiator and method of manufacture
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID GEORGE
IPC: C07D335/16
Filed: 2008-11-07
Abstract: A photoinitiator compound I and a method for preparing same is described. The thioxanthone core is substituted as follows: X represents a halogen atom (e.g. chlorine); Y represents an alkylyl or alkenylyl moiety (e.g. CH2); A1 represents a group which includes a -O- moiety; Q represents a linking atom or group; and x represents a number greater than 1, wherein moieties bonded to linking atom or group Q may be the same or different to one another. The photoinitiator may be used in combination with a polymerisable material and an amine synergist. Photoinitiator I may be used in a method of forming a cured coating on a substrate using radiation.
Patent GB-2456861-A (GB)
Title: A Device Comprising a Burner Head and a Method for Operating a Burner
Inventor: GUECKER LUDOLF
IPC: F23D14/58
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a device having a burner head 10 comprising a matrix surface 12 with a matrix of combustion gas apertures 14, and the matrix surface may be formed as a wire mesh. The device includes a control unit 18 for controlling a burner comprising the burner head, and an associated temperature sensor 22 disposed in the region of the matrix surface. The control unit is designed to operate the burner depending on the sensor signals, and the control unit which may drive an arrangement 16 for conveying fuel to the burner head. The temperature sensor may be a thermocouple, and the sensor may be formed by the crossing of two wires 20, 26, of the wire mesh made of different materials. The wires may be of nickel and nickel-chromium material, and together they may form the hot junction of a thermocouple. The temperature sensor may include an array of thermocouple devices that are uniformly distributed across the matrix surface. The invention also relates to a method of operating the burner using the temperature sensor.
Patent GB-2465232-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser with moving valve assembly
Inventor: THORPE TIMOTHY
IPC: A45D40/02
Filed: 2009-01-12
Abstract: A dispenser 100 comprises a moving assembly which having an upper valve 110 and lower valve 106a connected to a reservoir containing a product to be dispensed, the upper valve. Both the lower valve and upper valve are at least partially covered by a sleeve 102. The sleeve 102 includes a shaped path formed by a guide slot. The upper valve and the lower valve are movable between an upward position for the dispenser to deliver the product and downward position in which the dispenser is stored. The upper and lower valves move in more than one axis as they travel froth the stored position to the dispensing position such that they become aligned, allowing product to be dispensed. The dispenser is especially suited for the application of cosmetic and/or medicinal products to the skin.
Patent GB-2457798-A (GB)
Title: Insulated gutter panel with waterproof coating
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 2009-02-18
Abstract: A pre-fabricated gutter panel 30 comprises an inner wet side skin 6, an outer dry side skin 5 and a core of insulation 7 between the inner and outer skins. The wet side skin 5 is formed from metal and pre-coated with a waterproof coating. The insulated core 7 may be an insulation board of polyurethane, the wet side skin 5 may be formed from a steel coil, and the pre-coat may be plastisol paint. The gutter panel may have a lateral extension of the wet or dry side skin for overlapping with an adjacent panel, and a joggle joint may be used to engage adjacent panels. Two or more panels may be joined to form a gutter system, and a waterproof membrane may be sealed over the joints of adjacent panels using heat.
Patent GB-2459041-A (GB)
Title: Air-blast Fuel Injector with a Prefilming Chamber and an Associated Prefilming Surface
Inventor: BRETZ DAVID H
IPC: F23D11/38
Filed: 2009-04-09
Abstract: An air-blast fuel injector 110 has a prefilming chamber 126 in association with a prefilming surface 130. The prefilming chamber is conical in form and converges in the axial direction, relative to the injector axis, and the prefilming surface extends from the prefilming chamber and is divergent in the axial direction. The fuel injector can include both an inner and an outer air flow, and each air flows may be influenced by an associated swirler 134, 140. The air-blast injector can include a fuel swirler body 118 which may include swirl slots 124, and these may impart rotary motion to fuel entering the prefilming chamber. The fuel supply circuit can be arranged outboard of the inner air flow. The conical prefilming chamber may be defined by the axially converging downstream surface 118a of the fuel swirler body together with the axially converging medial surface of 128a of the prefilmer. The divergent prefilming surface decreases the hydraulic spray cone angle and the fluid momentum of the fuel issuing from the fuel injector body 114.
Patent GB-2469843-A (GB)
Title: Solar water heating system
Inventor: SPOTO FRANCO
IPC: F24D3/08
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a system, comprising first and second water tanks or cylinders, for direct solar heating of water for hot water supply and space heating. The first water cylinder 1 has an outlet to supply hot water to one or more hot water consumer supply taps 3 and the second water cylinder 13 has an outlet to supply hot water to heating elements 14, such as radiators or underfloor heating, of a space heating circuit 15, where each water cylinder has a heat exchange coil 8, 16 connected to a circuit incorporating at least one solar panel 6. The water level in the first water cylinder is controlled by a water level regulator to be replenished with cold water to remain at a high level during daytime and to be replenished to remain at a substantially lower level during night-time. Preferably, heated fluid from the solar panel flows through the first cylinder's coil and then through the second cylinder's coil before returning to the solar panel. The first cylinder and/or second cylinder may contain a second heating source comprising an electric immersion heater 12, 18 and/or a second heat exchange coil 11, 17 connected to a boiler 10.
Patent GB-2475352-A (GB)
Title: Prepregs for repair of composite materials and method of use
Inventor: CRANWELL IAIN JAMES
IPC: C08J5/24
Filed: 2009-12-14
Abstract: A prepreg comprises a fibrous reinforcement layer at least partially impregnated with a matrix resin having a first viscosity, a coating of a wet resin having a second viscosity on a first side of the fibrous reinforcement layer, the first viscosity being higher than the second viscosity, both the matrix resin and the wet resin being curable by ultraviolet radiation, a first removable flexible film which acts as a barrier to ultraviolet radiation on a second side of the fibrous reinforcement layer, and optionally a second removable protective flexible film covering the coating of wet resin. In use, the prepreg without the UV barrier film is placed so that the wet resin contacts a surface and the prepreg is cured by UV. A prepreg holder comprises a hollow cylindrical tube with at least one removable end cap, wherein the holder is substantially opaque to UV radiation.
Patent GB-178126-A (GB)
Title: Improved process of and apparatus for low temperature carbonisation of materials
IPC: C10B1/10
Filed: 1921-01-10
Abstract: 178,126. Polysius, G. [Firm of]. Jan. 10, 1921. Addition to 157,318. Carbonizing apparatus and processes.-In the method of internally heating a rotary retort for the low temperature distillation of coal &c. by means of gas from the retort which gas circulates in a closed system and is heated by passing through the coke-shaft 5, as described in the parent Specification, the gas is diverted by a funnel in the upper part of the coke-shaft into a regenerator 3 where it passes through tubes 2, heated externally by gases from a burner 1, and from which it passes, at the required temperature and without mixing with the waste products of combustion, into the retort. Excess gas from the closed circulating system, by-passed through a valve 14, is led to the burner nozzle 1 of the regenerator 3. The waste gases from the regenerator are used to heat the retort externally.
Patent GB-717003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hydraulic lifting jacks
IPC: B66F3/42
Filed: 1952-04-22
Abstract: 717,003. Reciprocating pumps. LAKE & ELLIOT, Ltd., and BROOKES, W. April 22, 1953 [April 22, 1952], No. 10090/52. Class 102 (1). [Also in Group XXX] To provide an initial quick lift for the load supporting crutch of a hydraulic jack, an auxiliary high capacity pumping unit is detachably connected to the jack pumping system by means of self sealing couplings. As shown, a single acting pump, having a piston 5 reciprocable in a cylinder 1 by an arm 8 secured to a manually oscillatable shaft 11, is provided with a chamber 4 communicating with the cylinder through a port 3. In use, when the pump unit is attached to the jack by means of lugs 18, 22, a hook 16 and a releasable pin 20; spring loaded closure members 32, 28, on the unit and jack respectively, open and connect the chamber 4 through a port 25 to the usual suction and delivery valve ports 26, 27 of the jack pumping system. The fluid is pumped through a dish shaped filter 31 and a cylindrical filter 38, and leakage of fluid is prevented by a sealing ring 39 on the pump unit which co-operates with a plane surface on a boss 23 screwed into the jack casing. In a modification (Figs. 6, 7 not shown), a double acting pump is provided having a pair of chambers 4 connected to opposite sides of the pump piston and each communicating with separate suction and delivery valve ports through a pair of self sealing couplings.
Patent GB-165823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electrolytic cells
IPC: C25B9/17
Filed: 1919-04-23
Abstract: 165,823. Marsh, C. W. April 23, 1919. Cells; diaphragms; electrodes; supporting electrodes; alkalies and chlorine, obtaining. - An anode of louver form is used in conjunction with a cathode which is stepped so as to be approximately equidistant therefrom. Fig. 3 shows horizontal anode bars 5 arranged louver fashion and attached by graphite pins 7 to graphite standards 6. The perforated cathode 8 is made with horizontal corrugations corresponding in contour with the anode bars. Alkali solution drips off the corrugations instead of running down the whole depth of the cathode. An asbestos diaphragm, which may be thinner than usual, is held against the cathode by vertical strips of asbestos cement or other non-conductor. The cathodes, diaphragms, and dished covers 9 are clamped over openings in the sides of a long concrete cell 1 by bolts 10. Concrete or other non-conducting sleeves 11 may protect the upper bolts 10 within the cell. A stepped arrangement of the electrodes is shown in Fig. 4. The rectangular anode bars 28 are carried by inclined supports attached by graphite pins to a post 25. A circular cell may have electrodes and a cathode chamber all similar in diametrical section to the cross-section shown in Fig. 3. The barrel-shaped cathode cover connects a bottom disc of concrete to an annular upper wall, the bottom joint being caulked with cement.