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Patent GB-2426042-A (GB)
Title: Plate fin heat exchanger assembly
Inventor: DEWSON STEPHEN
IPC: B23P15/26
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly 5 comprises a plurality of planar surfaces 1, at least one finned element 3 disposed between the planar surfaces 1, and a plurality of containment means 2 all defining a flow zone through which fluid flows between the planar surfaces 1 and finned elements 2, and wherein the assembly is diffusion bonded. Finned elements 3 may be corrugated metal sheet. Containment means 2 may comprise of solid or hollow parallelepiped peripheral spacer elements. The flow zones may permit flow in cross flow or counter flow direction. A collector and distributor may be diffusion bonded to the heat exchanger assembly 5. The assembly 5 may be a stack and first cleaned in an acid rinse. Diffusion bonding may be carried out by compressing the stack in a jig whilst heating to elevated temperatures for a predetermined time. The pressure, temperature and length of time may vary depending on the material of the heat exchanger assembly 5.
Patent GB-2415020-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical seal with a central component
Inventor: OSKOUEI EASA TAHERI
IPC: F16J15/34
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A seal assembly comprising a rotary component 2 having a rotary seal face 2a, a stationary component 1 having a stationary seal face 1a, and a central component 3 arranged between the rotary component 2 and the stationary component 1, and having a first seal face 3a arranged adjacent the rotary seal face 2a and a second seal face 3b arranged adjacent the stationary seal face 1a. The central component 3 such that when seal face rotation of the rotary and/or stationary seal faces 2a, 1a occurs, the first seal face 3a is configured to form a seal with the rotary seal face 2a and the second seal face 3b is configured to form a seal with the stationary seal face 1a. The central component 3 is configured such that the first and second seal faces 3a, 3b are aligned substantially parallel to the rotary and stationary seal faces 2a, 1a respectively. The central component 3 is configured such that contact seals or non-contact seals form between the adjacent seal faces.
Patent GB-2427000-A (GB)
Title: Dual rotor fan
Inventor: DYSON JACOB
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A fan assembly comprises a beam 10, a first set of fan rotor blades 20 mounted for rotation about a first axis 22 towards a first end of the beam 10, a second set of fan rotor blades 30 mounted for rotation about a second axis 32 towards a second end of the beam 10, and at least one drive 40 for driving the sets of fan blades 20, 30, wherein the beam 10 is caused to rotate about a third axis 12. Preferably the beam 10 is caused to rotate by means other than the drive 40. This may be by friction between the drive 40 and a transmission 61, 62, or by torque reaction, variations in angular velocity, or angular offsetting of the first and second axes 22, 32.
Patent GB-2428524-A (GB)
Title: A lamp holder and lamp end cap for a low-energy lamp
Inventor: DAVIS SHAUN
IPC: H01R33/76
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A lamp holder for a low-energy lamp, comprising a housing, electrical connection means, and a male interference member 21. The male interference member is connected to, and extends from, the housing. The male interference member is adapted to be received by a corresponding receptacle aperture on a lamp end cap 3 of a lamp, thereby enabling connection of the lamp end cap to the lamp holder, and hence enabling an electrical connection to be formed therebetween. Lamps not provided with a corresponding receptacle aperture, such as standard incandescent lamps, are prevented from connecting to the lamp holder by the male interference member.
Patent GB-2412913-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for preserving rna in biological samples
Inventor: WINKLER MATT
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions to prepare biological samples to preserve the macromolecules in the samples. Embodiments of the invention concern the use of a soak solution that contains one or more water-miscible solvents. A sample is incubated with the soak solution to the point of saturation at a temperature above the melting temperature of the water-miscible solvent but below 0{C. The use of methods and compositions of the invention allow for subsequent preparation or analysis of the samples.
Patent GB-2430479-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controling explosive energy generated by a shaped charge in a perforating tool in a wellbore
Inventor: LI HAOMING
IPC: E21B43/117
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for influencing explosive energy during wellbore application. In one embodiment, a cap or other interfering element 80 is arranged proximate to an explosive charge 10 prior to detonation. The size and position of the element 80 with respect to the explosive charge 10 may be manipulated to achieve an optimum explosive orientation. In a further embodiment, a ring element having a bore therethrough is arranged for directing the explosive energy of the charge upon detonation.
Patent GB-2421892-A (GB)
Title: Formula and method for the delivery of oral medications to animals
Inventor: PUTZ LAWRENCE J
IPC: A23K20/195
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: A compound is used to conceal a medication or supplement to be given to an animal. The compound includes water as a carrier solvent, at least one hydrogenated oil, at least one emulsifier and a preservative. One or more additional ingredients may also be optionally added to the compound. These ingredients include anti-caking agents, viscosifiers, flavorings, coloring agents and binders. In any event, the embodiments may have a peel strength to paper of about 0.079 lbs./inch or a peel strength to itself of about 0.079 lbs./inch. It may have a tensile strength of about 0.33 psi and a compressive strength of about 2.02 psi. The invention also includes a method of administering a medication/supplement to an animal by forming a layer of the compound around the medication/supplement.
Patent GB-2438890-A (GB)
Title: Lithium secondary battery for operation over a wide range of temperatures
Inventor: KOLOSNITSYN VLADIMIR
IPC: H01M6/16
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: A rechargeable cell for operation at temperatures above from -40{C to +120{C which has a positive electrode comprising sulfur and/or organic and/or non-organic compounds (including polymer compounds) of sulfur as an electrode active material, and a negative electrode made of metal lithium or lithium alloys, and an electrolyte comprising a solution of one or more salts in one or more solvents.
Patent GB-2439068-A (GB)
Title: Carbohydrate adhesive
Inventor: MOODY JOHN RUTHERFORD
IPC: C09J103/00
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A process for preparing an adhesive comprises adding an alkaline compound, especially a hydroxide, to a carbohydrate solution or suspension. A typical composition contains 8% carbohydrate, 1% hydroxide, and 89-91% water.
Patent GB-2432361-A (GB)
Title: Non-spill drink container
Inventor: STONE NICHOLAS JIM
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: The invention employs a cup (1) having a spill protection cover (2), defining an outlet (2A) and a venting means (2B). Both outlet (2A) and venting means (2B) are of a size and positioned such that, when the cup (1) is tipped to a drinking position, liquid can flow out freely but will be prevented by surface tension when the cup is tipped beyond a drinking position. The cover (2) is received on the lower edge of a rim (3) which conceals the cover (2) and enables the user to drink from the cup (1) in a conventional manner. The venting means may be provided by on or more holes which may be flared.
Patent GB-2429477-A (GB)
Title: While drilling system and method
Inventor: MAYES JAMES C
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A while drilling (WD) system 19c includes a retrievable, combined while drilling and sensor system 200 housed in a drill collar 18''' comprising a WD tool 202 positioned in the drill collar and supported in a pocket 241 in an end of a landing collar 203. A flow restrictor 205 selectively permits fluid flow between the wellbore and a sensor 207 via a drill collar orifice 245 and a landing collar orifice 243 for the measurement of external, wellbore pressure. When the WD tool is unseated or removed from the pocket, the restrictor 205 is closed so the sensor measures internal pressure in passage 223 which extends through the drill collar and landing collar. Preferably, the system is operable in high temperature and high pressure conditions.
Patent GB-2442800-A (GB)
Title: Inner security door for an ATM
Inventor: TODD ROBERT EDMUND
IPC: E05G1/026
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: A security assembly 12 is disposed in a position between the outer door 6 and cash cassette 10 of an ATM (Automatic Telling Machine), it comprises a frame, door and locking means which are inaccessible through the open outer door and operable via remote signal means. The assembly may also comprise a projection plate 24 and an interlock assembly 26 also operable via a remote signal and having a bolt portion 30 which respectively prevent the outer door being opened inwards and abuts a bolt on the outer door 6 to help prevent outer door 6 being opened illegally. The lock may be controllable via a timer. The signals means is preferably encrypted radio but may also by a GSM or GPRS signal. The assembly is preferably an interference fit in the ATM provided by brackets 22.
Patent GB-2432990-A (GB)
Title: Direction-sensitive video surveillance
Inventor: NIEM WOLFGANG
IPC: G01S3/808
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A surveillance device with at least one video camera 1 is provided with a panning and/or tilting unit 2. An acoustic direction-finding device using microphones 7-10 and processor 5 analyses the relative phase relationship of microphone signals to determine the direction from which acoustic waves originate. A control device 4 receives signals from the direction-finding device to control the panning and/or tilting unit in order that the video camera is aimed in the direction of the noise event. The camera may also be fitted with a zoom lens to narrow the field of view, upon determination of the required camera view direction. Camera images are displayed upon a screen 6.
Patent GB-2434862-A (GB)
Title: Spectroscopic pH measurement at high temperatures and pressures
Inventor: RAGHURAMAN BHAVANI
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: Apparatuses, and methods of use, for high-temperature and high-pressure measurement of pH and/or alkalinity of a borehole fluid include a light source (304) and detector in optical communication with a fluid sample, a reagent dye injector means (324), and a spectral analyser (300) to measure optical density/absorbance of the sample. A fluid sample chamber (288) includes pressure regulating means (284) to maintain a measurement pressure, and the dye injector means also includes a pressure regulating means (328) to maintain the measurement pressure. The apparatus may be in a flow line separate from a flow process line wherein the measurement pressure in the flow line is maintained when a dye is injected into the flow line. The apparatus may be used in oilfield applications in downhole conditions.
Patent GB-2446873-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced sequential colour display
Inventor: HOLMES PAUL
IPC: G09G3/34
Filed: 2007-02-22
Abstract: The present method comprises providing a beam of light comprising at least three colours in sequence during a frame period, the beam comprising a pure colour period for each colour and two or more transition periods when the beam of light changes from one colour to the next colour. A modulating device is used so that temporal subdivisions of the beam of light are either directed to form the image or not used, dependent upon the image signal intensity. An image signal describing intensity values ranging from a minimum value to a maximum value for each colour is input, and the total intensity of each colour is determined from the summation of the whole of the pure colour period and the respective component from the summation of the transition periods. The range of intensity values of the image signal is weighted with respect to the total intensity for each colour. The method causes the modulating device to use the beam of light from all the transition periods when the image signal intensity value corresponds to a value between the whole of the pure colour period and the total intensity period. The length of the transition periods can be longer than the actual time taken for one pure colour to change to the next pure colour, such that the white point for sum of all transitions has the same chromaticity as the white point from normal data.
Patent GB-2439812-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable integrated circuit
Inventor: KITAOKA TOSHIROU
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: A reconfigurable integrated circuit 1, e.g. an array processor, has a plurality of function blocks 10 and a plurality of programmable switches 15 to switchably connect between function blocks. Each function block 10 includes at least one operation unit (110, fig. 2) or one memory unit and further includes at least one data input port 104 and at least one data output port 105 both connected to at least one of the plurality of programmable switches 15. Further, function blocks 10 are connectable directly without intervening a programmable switch 15 such that data being output from a direct output port 102 included in one function block can be input to a direct input port 101 included another function block via direct lines 103. The invention allows the number of logical inputs for an operation unit (110) to be increased without increasing the number of input ports (151) of the programmable switches 15.
Patent GB-2451099-A (GB)
Title: Resilient deformable support for a sealing element
Inventor: BURNETT WILLIAM STEPHEN
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A support assembly 12 for a deformable sealing element 14 has first and second support devices 34, 36 at each end of the sealing element 14 with each device having 34, 36, elastically deformable support members 38, 40 adapted to be located between the respective ends of the sealing element 14. Additionally guide members 46, 46' with inclined guide surfaces are provided such that the support members 38, 40 travel along the inclined surfaces when a force is exerted by an actuating member to expand the sealing element radially 14 into abutment with a surface downhole. The support members 38, 40 move radially outwards to support the respective ends of the sealing element 14 during deformation and the assembly returns to its original condition once the actuating force is removed. The arrangement can be used in a straddle, a bridge plug or a packer.
Patent GB-2437871-A (GB)
Title: Thermal sensor
Inventor: DOHI MANABU
IPC: G01J1/02
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To increase the reliability of a thermal sensor by constructing a protective structure capable of protecting a ferroelectric substance from an external environment when the ferroelectric substance is used as the thermal sensing element of the thermal sensor. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] This thermal sensor comprises a heat sensing part (11) sensing heat in a monitoring area and a casing (81) fixing the heat sensing part (11). The heat sensing part (11) is fixed to the casing (81) through a laminate part (60) for protecting the heat sensing part (11).
Patent GB-2443756-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic MEMS devices
Inventor: LAMING RICHARD IAN
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: A semiconductor substrate 10 is processed to fabricate sensor circuitry 11 then a first electrode 15, a membrane 16, a polyimide sacrificial layer 50 and a second electrode15 are formed. The substrate is diced to separate individual devices and subsequently the sacrificial layer is removed. MEMS microphones, pressure sensors, and ultrasonic transducers are described.
Patent GB-2445140-A (GB)
Title: A storing method
Inventor: TOPALLI AYCA KUMLUCA
IPC: H04N5/76
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for storing MHEG data received from broadcasting within an electronic device capable of decoding and processing MHEG data received from broadcasting and an electronic device operating according to this method. The inventive storing method (1) essentially provides for the storing of MHEG data. The said method, as a priority, first receives from the broadcasting the MHEG data requested by the user and in the cases that the user has not specified any request, receives the MHEG data from the broadcasting continuously through the receiver (2), processes them in the MHEG engine (4) and stores them in the memory (5).
Patent GB-2460221-A (GB)
Title: Free vane Stirling engine
Inventor: BOLWELL MICHAEL
IPC: F02G1/043
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A Stirling cycle device 10 comprises a vessel 11 housing a displacer vane 14 and a power vane 24, in communication with each other and pivotable about an axis of the vessel. The vanes are each coupled to the vessel by magnets 15, 18 providing a resilient bias, and an electric means comprising magnets 18 and coils 16 allows the movement of the displacer can be electrically controlled. The magnets 18 and coils 16 of the power vane 24 allow power to be extracted (or supplied in heat pump mode). There may be two displacers, one at either axial end of the power vane cavity (figure 4). The power vane and its cavity may be replaced by a resonant tube (207, figure 8) and a turbine (210, figure 8).
Patent GB-2461743-A (GB)
Title: Medical device or composition comprising at least two inorganic components
Inventor: HALL MICHAEL
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2008-07-11
Abstract: A device or composition that is at least in part degradable, the composition comprises at least two inorganic components at least one of the components is degradable. In an embodiment a glass structure with a shell made of glass A and a core made of glass B, where glass A degrades slower that glass B is described. Glass A can be a slowly degrading phosphate glass or a silicate glass formulation of the 45S5 Bioglass type. Glass B can be a phosphate- or silicate-based glass. In an embodiment the devices or compositions is of either fibre or particulate form. The compositions and devices may be used in medical devices such as orthopaedic reconstruction and trauma products, for instance implants, pins or plates.
Patent GB-2461903-A (GB)
Title: A coach vehicle access lift with platforms extendable over the vehicle steps.
Inventor: EDWARDS PAUL
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 2008-07-17
Abstract: A lift system suitable for access to a coach vehicle which has side access steps, an intermediate floor area 30, and a further step to a passenger floor area 18. The lift system comprises a raisable platform 80 from which a bridge plate 84 is extended over the intermediate floor area 18, and an floor extension (307 Fig 8) mounted in the vehicle that extends to bridge the gap between the bridge plate 84 and the passenger floor 18. The lift system may be stowed under the vehicle access steps and is suitable for wheelchair access to a coach.
Patent GB-2452156-A (GB)
Title: Safe Locking Mechanism
Inventor: TURNER ROBERT
IPC: E05G1/026
Filed: 2008-08-20
Abstract: A secure safe 1 for dealing with large volumes of cash at point of sale and storing in a safe box comprises a slidably mounted front access door 3, a note validator mounted in the door and a dual level access means for securing the door at two different positions. The dual level access means includes a first locking stage that enables a retail operator to move the door to a first position where access to a note receiving means in communication with the note validator is exposed and a second locking stage enabling a cash removal operator or security guard to move the door to a second position to expose the contents of the safe box. The note validator is in communication with the safe box for storing validated notes in the safe box. The door may be slidably mounted on a rail or track.
Patent GB-2455834-A (GB)
Title: Dirt build-up monitoring system
Inventor: JONES NIGEL
IPC: G01N21/88
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: A monitoring system is disclosed, designed to detect the depth of deposition of a substance on a surface, such as the depth of dust in a ventilation shaft. The monitoring system includes a light source 14 and a sensor 16 (30 fig 8). The light source 14 is arranged to transmit light across a detection surface and the sensor 16(30) is on the other side of the detection surface. When a substance, such as dirt or grease, is deposited on the surface it obstructs the light and the amount of light reaching the sensor 16(30) decreases. A processing means (28, fig 5) detects the decrease in light and from this the depth of the deposition on the surface can be calculated. Preferably the sensor comprises a CCD array (32), and the substance throws a shadow on the array (32). The processing means (26) can then determine the depth of the substance from the position on the array (32) of the edge of the shadow. Preferably the monitoring system is placed in a low power "sleep" mode in between intermittent operations for detecting the depth of the substance. In this way, it can be battery operated and the battery life is preserved.
Patent GB-2471704-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle headlamp convertor
Inventor: BENEDETTI GIOVANNI
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 2009-07-09
Abstract: A method for positioning a light convertor over the headlamp cover of a vehicle, said method comprising the following steps: switching on one headlamp of a vehicle to be provided with a light converter, so it emits a beam of light, said headlamp being provided with a headlamp cover; providing a sheet of translucent material provided with a small aperture over the headlamp cover so as the distinct outline of the headlamp beam pattern is defined onto said sheet; positioning the aperture towards the centre of the beam pattern thus defined; applying a locating mark through said aperture onto the headlamp cover to signal the approximate position of the centre of the beam; removing the translucent sheet; and positioning the light deflector over the headlamp cover by juxtaposing the centre of the light convertor over the locating mark provided onto the headlamp cover.
Patent GB-2472441-A (GB)
Title: Control System with Emergency Stop and Override
Inventor: BOWDEN ROGER
IPC: B66F11/04
Filed: 2009-08-07
Abstract: A control system for an elevating operating cage (6, figure 1) including control device 102, inputs for activation 106, 110, control 108 and load 112 and an output for drive control 114, wherein a stop drive control signal is issued after receiving a load single, and on receiving an override signal a restricted drive control signal is issued. Thus if an operator in the cage, such as a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), telehandler or forklift collides with an obstacle and is pressed against the control the drive is stopped, protecting the operator from harm. On receiving a load signal the cage may be partially withdrawn to relieve the force trapping the operator. The load input may be received from a sensor e.g. a tamper proof proximity switch, which detects pivoting of the control device (figs 5-10) or pressure on a fence or rail above a predetermined limit. Failure of the load sensor may cause a visual or audible warning 116 or prevent operation. When the hazard is removed the operator can override the stop signal.