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Patent GB-2457342-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for converting kinetic energy into usable power
Inventor: HUGHES PETER NEVILLE
IPC: F03G7/08
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: Apparatus for converting kinetic energy into usable power 200, comprises a frame 204 arranged to be fixed in a vehicle running track 202 and a plurality of plates 211 - 219, and 221 - 229, mounted to the frame. Each plate is movable in relation to the frame so as to drive an energy conversion means 232, 234 which has a rotating member 293 having variable inertia. Sequentially activated plates may be arranged to provide differing amounts of rotation per stroke, subsequent plates providing greater rotation. The linkages may be rack and pinion or crank arrangements. A dynamo electric machine 1 is also disclosed having a variable air gap mechanism comprising radial moving rotor pole pieces 11- 19 carrying magnets or windings which move in response to rotational speed. The magnets are resiliently biased to a maximum air gap position and adjacent poles may be arranged to respond to different rotor speeds (fig 14). Radial or axial air gap machines are disclosed, in the latter respect variation in the air gap being produced by the amount of overlap of the rotor poles with respect to the winding (figs 9-11). These machines, in a generator form, may comprise the variable inertial energy converter.
Patent GB-2458164-A (GB)
Title: Support apparatus
Inventor: HURDITCH BRIAN
IPC: A61G7/05
Filed: 2008-03-08
Abstract: Support apparatus 501 for securing to a bed frame comprises a rigid member 502 and first and second brackets, and optional third and fourth brackets 1201. The first and second brackets are arranged such that, when attached to the bed frame 301, they allow the rigid member to be releasably secured to the bed frame. The rigid member is substantially planar. A base support portion is configured to maintain the rigid member at a manually adjustable height above a support surface. Third and fourth brackets allow the rigid member to be releasably secured to the bed frame at different locations. Cutaway portions (601,602) defined by the rigid member facilitate manual handling. An accessory attachment (901)is configured to be supported by the rigid member. A soft bumper accessory 1111 prevents flailing injuries. The rigid member may carry decoration.
Patent GB-2448246-A (GB)
Title: Modular football training kit
Inventor: COLEMAN JAMES
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: A modular kit for use in football training comprises a number of parts that may be used together in differing combinations to provide various objects that are of use in the training footballers. In particular, the present invention relates to a base member 72 that may be used in several roles, such as to weigh down goals, to support a dummy player, and as an obstacle around which the ball must be dribbled. The base member comprises a top provided with a hole 80 to form a socket and a pair of cut-out 82 provided in the bottom of the base member.
Patent GB-2462812-A (GB)
Title: Hair graphic cutting apparatus
Inventor: LAKIN PAUL WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: B26B19/20
Filed: 2008-08-18
Abstract: Hair graphic cutting apparatus 10, used for the fashionable activity of having artistic graphic works shaved into one's hair, comprises a graphic cutting device 22, a first track 20 on which the graphic cutting device 22 is slidably mounted, a second track 18 on which the first track 20 is slidably mounted, and a controller for controlling, based on a selected graphic pattern, the movement of the graphic cutting device 22 on the first track 20 and the movement of the first track 20 on the second track 18.
Patent GB-2462676-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier
Inventor: BAILEY BRIAN ALLAN
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2008-08-20
Abstract: A floor barrier for an opening in a building, the flood barrier comprising accessible enclosures (18 Figure 4) located at the side and bottom of the opening, the enclosures each containing a section of impervious or water resistant membrane material 3. When deployed the sections of membrane material are joined together to form a barrier, there may also be an enclosure at the top of the opening which contains attachment points 6 14 for the top of the membrane. The membrane material may be flexible. The sections may be joined together using a waterproof zip or zipper 5 10. The top attachment points on the membrane may be holes, eyelets 6 which attach to hooks 14. Once deployed the flexible membrane may be supported against deflection by the door/grille etc. located in the opening, alternatively a temporary barrier may be used to support the flexible membrane.
Patent GB-2449030-A (GB)
Title: Iron-type golf club with interchangeable head-shaft connection
Inventor: HOLT DENVER
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: An iron-type golf club (320) having an iron-type club head (322) with an interchangeable shaft (40) is disclosed herein. The golf club (320) includes a tube (344) mounted in the hosel (331) of the club head (322), and a sleeve (346) mounted on a tip end (50) of the shaft (40). The tube (344) includes a tapered portion (360) and a rotation prevention portion (362). The sleeve (346) has a frustoconical portion (372) and a keyed portion (374) that are respectively received in the tapered portion (360) and the rotation prevention portion (362) of the tube (344). The golf club (320) further includes a mechanical fastener (48) for removably securing the shaft (40) to the club head (322).
Patent GB-2461933-A (GB)
Title: Container system for storing consumables with thermal energy store
Inventor: ROTH DONNA
IPC: A47G23/04
Filed: 2008-10-15
Abstract: A tray (22) that may have at least one recess defining at least one consumable receiving cavity. The tray (22) is configured to be seated generally at least partially within and/or over a opening of a main bowl (64) with a lid (12) placed thereover to engage the bowl (64) and enclose the tray (22) within the lid (12) and the main bowl (64). Thermal energy storage material (62) is located in the tray (22).
Patent GB-2465629-A (GB)
Title: A temperature control system with wireless communication to a remote user interface.
Inventor: MURPHY DARREN
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: A temperature control systein 1 comprising a user control unit 2 connected to a heating/cooling (HVAC) system 3, a wireless communication interface 4 and a remote user interface 5. The control unit communicates with the remote user interface via the wireless communication interface using the internet, cellular communications network or short range radio frequency. The system may also include an energy usage monitor 8 and/or a heat exchanger control unit 10 with the user control unit communicating with these units via short range radio frequency or an existing services infrastructure circuit such as a wiring, earthing, telecoms, or multimedia circuit or the metal pipe work of a heating system. The remote user interface may be a computer terminal connected to the internet, a remote server or a mobile telephone. The system may also include a local user interface 6 that is able to perform the same functions as the remote user interface.
Patent GB-2465636-A (GB)
Title: A scribing tool with two parallel bars attached by spacers
Inventor: THISTLETHWAITE KEVIN WILLIAM
IPC: B25H7/04
Filed: 2008-12-01
Abstract: A scribing tool comprises two bars attached together with two spacers at each end to hold the bars rigid and parallel. Two rollers may be attached at one end to allow the tool to be guided along the surface being scribed. A block may be fitted between the two bars that can be fixed at any point with a grub screw along the two bars to allow for any distance of a scribe up to 150mm.
Patent GB-2453284-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for notifying a kernel of a thread entering a critical section.
Inventor: MAY DENNIS
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: An operating system comprises a kernel for controlling threads of execution running on a device and for marking a thread of execution as being in a state of critical completion, a critical state being a set of instructions that must be completed before the thread is suspended or killed. A mechanism for informing the kernel when the thread enters or exits the critical state is also included. Preferably the mechanism comprises a function call that increments a critical section count on entry to the critical section and decrements the count when it exits the section. In response to a kill or suspend request the kernel inspects the count. If the count is 0 then the thread is killed or suspended. If the count is not 0 a flag is set indicating whether the suspend or kill should be asserted when it leaves the critical section. On exit from the critical section and if the count returns to 0, the flag is inspected and if set the thread is suspended or killed.
Patent GB-2467298-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer microfluidic device
Inventor: RICCO ANTONIO
IPC: F16K99/00
Filed: 2009-01-23
Abstract: A multilayer microfluidic device comprises first 120 and second 130 channels provided in first 125 and second 135 layers separated from one another by a plastic film 140 disposed therebetween. The film has regions of high and low absorption (formed by energy-absorbing laser printed dots) such that on exposure to incident radiation (e.g. from a laser diode), the regions of higher absorption will preferentially melt and provide a fluid communication path between each of the two channels.
Patent GB-2455454-A (GB)
Title: Methods of processing encoder signals
Inventor: DIXON CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: G01D5/14
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A method of processing signals in a rotary encoder of the kind which comprises at least one annular track of encoding regions arranged as an alternating pattern of first encoding regions and second encoding regions, comprises providing a first detector at a first fixed position which is arranged to produce a first alternating output signal as the track of encoding regions rotates about its axis past the detector, the alternating signal comprising a series of transitions between a first state corresponding to the detector being aligned with a first encoding region and a second state corresponding to the detector being aligned with second encoding region; providing a second detector at a second fixed position which is arranged to produce a first alternating output signal as the track of encoding regions rotates about its axis past the detector, the alternating signal comprising a series of transitions between a first state corresponding to the detector being aligned with a first encoding region and a second state corresponding to the detector being aligned with second encoding region; identifying a usable pair of transitions in the first and second signals comprising a transition of the first signal from the first state to the second state followed by a transition in the second signal from the first state to the second state without in the intervening period having changed from the second state to the first state; measuring the elapsed time between the transitions of the identified usable pair, and determining the angular velocity by combining the elapsed time with the spacing between the first and second detectors.
Patent GB-2455037-A (GB)
Title: Adapter and method for converting gas-enhanced electrosurgical coagulation instrument for cutting
Inventor: TAYLOR KENNETH D
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: An adapter includes a coupling mechanism that mates with a protruding nozzle of a gas-enhanced electrosurgical coagulation handpiece to convert the coagulation handpiece into a gas-enhanced electrosurgical cutting instrument. An adapter electrode and flow passageways of the adapter conduct electrical energy and gas from the nozzle of the coagulation handpiece to a protruding cutting end portion of an adapter electrode.
Patent GB-2459371-A (GB)
Title: Cooking appliance with first and second heating surfaces
Inventor: KRISHNAN ARVIND G
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2009-04-21
Abstract: A cooking appliance comprises a lower heating assembly and an upper heating assembly. The lower heating assembly has a lower cooking surface and the upper heating assembly has an upper cooking surface. The cooking appliance may have any or all of a guide post 106 and receiving aperture 108,109, a guard, a reservoir and/or a hinge assembly. The upper cooking surface is preferably translatable relative to the lower cooking surface in at least a substantially vertical manner, wherein the upper cooking surface and lower cooking surface remain substantially parallel to one another when the upper cooking surface translates relative to the lower cooking surface. The cooking appliance may be provided by a thermostat and the cooking surfaces may be removable, may be patterned or textured and may interchangeable. In use, the cooking appliance may be used to prepare a number of food products including, but not limited to, tortillas, crepes, pitas, paninis, pancakes, naan, pizzelles, knaeckebrot, krumkakes, waffles or dosas.
Patent GB-2458408-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dissociating binding information from objects to enable proper rights management
Inventor: WICKER JAMES M
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: Method and apparatus for dissociating binding information from objects to enable proper rights management. Embodiments may provide a rights management mechanism that may be implemented in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems. The rights management mechanism dissociates binding information from objects in a CAD assembly to enable rights management at the object level. The rights management mechanism enforces rights at the user level as well as at the object level, and manages and enforces rights at the user level for different CAD operations. Embodiments of the rights management mechanism may include a rights management server and a rights client mechanism. The geometry from a set of files that is instantiated into a CAD session may be interpreted by the rights client mechanism and correlated by the rights management server with the associated files to determine the rights that need to be applied to the parts instantiated from the files.
Patent GB-2472070-A (GB)
Title: A flexible hose
Inventor: CHUDLEIGH EDWARD JONATHAN
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: A flexible hose k for carrying fluid under transport. The hose k is a stretch hose, which is extendable lengthways I from a retracted length Irto an extended length under a tensile force applied to the hose, the extended length being at least 25% longer than the retracted length. A length of the hose has a hose wall 2 formed by at least one layer of fabric which is sealed to form an impermeable barrier for the fluid carried by the hose. The hose wall 2 may incorporate at least one layer of ripstop fabric and is preferably secured to one or more reinforcing frame elements 3 which may provide a restoring force to return the hose wall from the extended to the retracted position. The hose is particularly suitable for use with a domestic upright vacuum cleaner.
Patent GB-2468932-A (GB)
Title: Electronic cigarette
Inventor: PAN GUOCHENG
IPC: A24F40/51
Filed: 2009-08-06
Abstract: An electronic cigarette comprises a tubular electronic inhaler 263 and a tubular electronic atomizer 10. The two tubes are connected through one or more electric connectors 17, 267 to form an electronic cigarette. Inside the inhaler is a rechargeable or non-rechargeable power source such as a battery, which supplies electric power to the electronic inhaler and atomizer. The inhaler also includes an electric airflow sensor 6 to detect air movement generated by a user's inhaling or puffing act and a circuit board 14 which controls the atomization process. The sensor's role is to collect an airflow signal that triggers the circuit board, which in turn instructs the electronic cigarette to supply electric power to the inhaler and atomizer connected through electric connectors. Inside the electronic atomizer are an electric heating wire 265, heat equalizer 269 made of inorganic fibre which ensures that the heat generated by the electric wire is uniform, liquid container 264, and atomizer cap 262 with an air-puffing hole.
Patent GB-2473206-A (GB)
Title: Flushable ostomy bag
Inventor: SMITH RORY
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 2009-09-02
Abstract: An ostomy bag 1 has an inner waste-receiving pouch 5 and an outer protective pouch 3 that both have biodegradable water-soluble portions so the entire bag can be disposed of by flushing in a toilet. The outer pouch is constructed from a laminated material with an outer layer of water-impermeable material 15 and an inner layer of water-soluble material 13; the inner pouch is enclosed within the outer protective pouch and is constructed from a laminated material with an outer layer of water-soluble material 9 and an inner layer of water-impermeable material 7. The outer protective pouch can be peeled apart to permit the ingress of water. Both it and the inner waste-collecting pouch weaken upon immersion in a toilet bowl so that the bag can be flushed away. The impermeable layers may be EVA whilst the disintegrable layers may be PVOH.
Patent GB-2463357-A (GB)
Title: Device for energy recovery for a large diesel engine
Inventor: ZELLERMANN RUDOLF
IPC: F01K23/12
Filed: 2009-09-07
Abstract: A device for energy recovery in a large diesel engine includes a current generator 16 for converting rotational energy into electric energy. The current generator comprises an input shaft 18 for applying rotational energy; a first turbine 20; a first shaft 26 for transmitting rotational energy from the first turbine 20 to the input shaft 18; a second turbine 32; and a second shaft 34 for transmitting rotational energy from the second turbine 32 to the input shaft 18. The first shaft 26 and the second shaft 34 are coupled to the input shaft 18 by first and second coupling devices 30,38 which establish or separate couplings between the respective shafts. The first turbine may be a steam turbine, using steam generated by the heat energy of exhaust gases from the diesel engine. The second turbine may be a power turbine operated by flow energy of the exhaust gases. The first and second shafts may be coupled to opposite ends of the input shaft.
Patent GB-2469541-A (GB)
Title: Call connection decision using calendar/presence information and specified maximum call duration
Inventor: MICHAELIS PAUL ROLLER
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for enabling certain types of communications to occur, even when presence information might indicate that a particular user is unavailable. A first user101-1submits a request to communicate with a second user101-2, where the request specifies a maximum time duration for the communication210. Optionally: a minimum time duration, an expected time duration, a priority, a subject, and a type of communication are also specified. A presence server receives the request and decides240whether the request should be granted based on the information specified in the request, and one or both of: presence information for the second user, and the contents of a calendar. The illustrative embodiment is also capable of detecting inconsistencies between calendars and presence information, as well as events that might affect a user's presence or indicate a departure from scheduled activities.
Patent GB-2473865-A (GB)
Title: Cultivation system for algae employing tubes
Inventor: TULIE GARY
IPC: A01G33/00
Filed: 2009-09-28
Abstract: A cultivation system for micro-algae comprises of closed bioreactors 2 made by heat sealing together two sheets of plastic to create a flat tube with an entry 1 and exit 4 pipe allowing circulation 3 of algal culture. Each bioreactor may comprise a plurality of tubes. A plurality of bioreactors may be connected together by means of springs, elastic rope, dampers 5 etc. The algal culture flows through the system and then maybe transferred to a settlement / filtration system where continuous harvesting may take place. The system may be utilised by floating on a body of water such as lakes or seas or may be used on reasonably level ground. The system may be rolled up for manual deployment on land or mechanical deployment by boat.
Patent GB-2474017-A (GB)
Title: Biocidal solution
Inventor: POOLE TERRY
IPC: A01N33/12
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: A broad spectrum biocidal composition having residual biocidal activity comprises an aqueous solution of:a chlorhexidine salt;a C8-C16 alkyl dimethylbenzyl ammonium halide;a C8-C16 dialkyl dimethylammonium halide; and an acid to balance the pH of the solution. The chlorhexidine salt may be chlorhexidine gluconate. The composition may be further comprise an amphoteric surfactant, such as an alkyl dimethyl betaine, and a sequestering agent, e.g. EDTA. The acid may be citric acid. The composition may additionally include poly(hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride. Also claimed is a biocidal wipe impregnated with the composition.
Patent GB-2474663-A (GB)
Title: A trading post with moveable display stand
Inventor: KANIEWSKI MARIUSZ
IPC: A47F3/00
Filed: 2009-10-21
Abstract: A trading post comprising a side wall, a front wall with an opening and a movable display stand with at least one electric appliance, wherein it further comprises a parking area adjacent to the side wall and to the opening of the front wall. The display stand comprises a battery for powering at least one electric appliance and a stand connector for charging the battery situated at the periphery of the display stand. The stand connector is configured to be directly connectable to a post connector situated at the periphery of the parking area when the display stand is parked within the parking area. A first side wall of the stand adjoins the side wall of the post, a second side wall of the stand substantially overlaps with the opening of the front wall of the post and a third side wall (127) of the stand providing access to the contents of the display stand is accessible from the interior of the trading post. The front of the parking area may be covered by a curtain. The display stand may be lockable within the parking area.
Patent GB-430846-A (GB)
Title: Fluid seal
IPC: F16C33/78
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 430,846. Fluid sealing device. ROWLEY, H. E. G., 9, Warwick Court, Grays Inn, London.-(National Oil Seal Co. ; 15, East 1st Street, Reno, Nevada, U.S.A.) April 3, 1934, No. 10020. [Class 12 (i)] [See also Group XXVI] A fluid - sealing device for stuffing-boxes, pistons, bearings, &c., comprises a washer 11 of pliable sealing material such as leather, in a metal casing 14, the washer 11 having an annular groove 11<a> in one face forming a sealing flange 11<b> which is pressed against the surface to be sealed by a spring 15 inserted in the annular groove. The sealing flange 11<b> may be provided at the internal or external diameter of the washer as required and a metal washer 12 may be provided for retaining the sealing washer or the rim of the casing 14 may be spun over for this purpose.