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Patent GB-2376288-A (GB)
Title: Infrared heat lamp with canted bulbs
Inventor: BRIGHTON KEVIN
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A heating unit 2 for a room comprises a support 4 for mounting the unit into a ceiling and at least one heat lamp 8 attached to the support. The heat lamp has a longitudinal axis X in which direction radiation from the lamp is emitted. When the unit is mounted in a horizontal ceiling C, the axis of the lamp is inclined to the vertical V in order to provide a more diffuse heat distribution. The angle of inclination may be adjustable and the heating unit may be associated with a ventilation and / or lighting unit 3, secured in the ceiling cavity S by sprung arms 22. Also disclosed is an arrangement whereby a heating unit and lighting or ventilation unit are both mounted in a ceiling in a mutually spaced apart configuration (figure 1). The unit is particularly suitable for use in bathrooms.
Patent GB-2392562-A (GB)
Title: Antenna deployment apparatus
Inventor: SHARP DANIEL
IPC: H01Q1/08
Filed: 2002-08-24
Abstract: An apparatus for deploying equipment such as an antenna 10 over the parapet wall of a building comprises an outwardly extending arm 24 provided at its outer end with a downwardly extending section 26 bearing the equipment to be deployed, and at its inner end with a counterweight 23 and pivoted between its ends on the roof of the building by means of a joint permitting both horizontal and vertical motion. The apparatus enables a user standing safely on the roof of the building to raise the outer end of the arm and its downward extension above the level of the parapet and then swing it out over the edge of the roof and lower it into the deployed position.
Patent GB-2383908-A (GB)
Title: Cooling fan control strategy for automotive audio system
Inventor: KROCHMAL ANDREW CYRIL
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: The masking-effect of loud audio passages is utilized to reduce the audibility of the fan noise from a cooling fan (30) in an audio system (10). A power monitor (32) determines an output power of an audio amplifier and generates a power signal proportional to the output power. A switchable cooling fan (30) is positioned to provide a cooling flow of air within the audio system (10) when the cooling fan is turned on. A fan control is coupled to the power monitor and the switchable cooling fan. The fan control compares the power signal with a predetermined threshold and turns on the switchable cooling fan in response to the comparison indicating that reproduction of the amplified audio signals is at an output power level that will substantially mask audible noise created by the switchable cooling fan.
Patent GB-2384202-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for expansion sealing concentric tubular structures
Inventor: BAILEY GARY L
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: An apparatus and method for the sealing of a first tubular member in a fixed position with respect to a second concentric tubular member. The inner tubular member is formed with a shallow annular depression in the tube wall at the point of sealant placement, which causes the wall of the inner tubular member to intrude into the otherwise cylindrical passage within the tube. On the outer surface of the first tubular member the depression is filled with a partially compressible fluid. The annular depression and the partially compressible fluid are then covered over by a malleable/ductile sleeve. Placement of the seal involves positioning the inner tubular member within the outer tubular member and moving the inner tube longitudinally the covered annular depression is positioned at the desired sealing point. Activation of the seal involves directing a cylindrical displacement device device through the inside of the inner tubular member to the point at which the displacement device encounters the intrusion of the wall of the inner tube caused by the annular depression. The displacement device is forced past the annular intrusion and pushes the wall of the inner tube outward to effectively remove the annular depression and straighten the cylindrical wall of the tube to permit the passage of the displacement device. At the same time the partially compressible fluid is forced to expand outward under the malleable/ductile cover in a manner that intrudes into the annular space between the inner tube and the outer tube. This expansion pushes the malleable/ductile cover into contact with the outer tubular member, which contact increases in area and force as the partially compressible fluid therein continues to be pressured from within by the displacement of the inner tubular member caused by the movement of the displacement device device. The partially compressible fluid has a residual energy sufficient to maintain the sealing element in intimate contact with the outer casing wall.
Patent GB-2401413-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling a brake system
Inventor: BRADLEY ROSS
IPC: B60T8/32
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: A multi axle bogie railway vehicle brake system comprises air supply 1 supplying first 2 and second 3 channels feeding respective brake actuators 10, 11 via respective inlet 4,6 and outlet 5,7 valves. A link valve 9 and passage 8 connects the channels such that either of the inlet/exhaust valve pairs may selectively supply its own or both actuators to reduce the total number of valve actuations. Actuation of the respective inlet, exhaust and link valves is controlled by electronic control unit 20 which has a counter for the number of valve operations performed by each valve and the control unit determines which of the respective inlet and exhaust valves are to be actuated to brake the railway vehicle in dependence on the number of valve operations performed by the respective inlet and exhaust valves to even wear between the valve sets.
Patent GB-2386798-A (GB)
Title: Method of downloading a screen saver to a cellular telephone
Inventor: KING JOHN J
IPC: H04M1/72448
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: A method of downloading a screen saver to a cellular telephone comprises the steps of maintaining at least one picture file on a network remote from the cellular telephone; downloading the at least one picture file to the cellular telephone; and displaying the at least one picture file as a screen saver on a display of the cellular telephone when a screen saver condition is detected.
Patent GB-2403918-A (GB)
Title: A barrel mixer tipping support means
Inventor: SIMPSON ANDREW EDWARD
IPC: B28C5/18
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: A barrel mixer comprises a support 2 for supporting a rotary mixer barrel 3, the barrel being mountable on the support, a tipping arrangement 5 for the barrel to permit and limit tipping between a mixing position and a pouring position (Figure 3), and a motor 7 mountable on the support for rotating the barrel, the motor may be tippable with the barrel. The support is formed of a single member shaped to form the tipping arrangement. The support is pivotally mountable on a frame 4. The tipping arrangement comprises a first stop for limiting tipping of the barrel in the mixing position and a second stop for limiting tipping of the barrel in the pouring position, the first and second stops being sections of the support.
Patent GB-2392372-A (GB)
Title: Electric water heating appliances
Inventor: JOHNSTON SIMON RICHARD
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A liquid heating appliance 102 has a relatively high power heating means for bringing liquid in the appliance to boiling and a relatively low power heating means to maintain it at boiling for a predetermined time thereafter. A first steam sensitive control 140 switches the appliance from high power to low power and a second steam sensitive control 142 switches the low power heating means off. Means 190 is provided for interrupting or restricting the fluid communication between the first control 140 and the interior of the vessel upon operation of the first control 140.
Patent GB-2393566-A (GB)
Title: Data storage assembly with robust servo writing methodology
Inventor: FIORAVANTI LOUIS
IPC: G11B5/596
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: Method (220) and apparatus (300) for writing servo position data (184) to a data storage medium (180). The medium is adapted for use in a data storage device (100) wherein the medium is operably moved in ambient air at a nominal speed to establish a nominal fly height of a data transfer member (118) with respect to the medium. The medium is placed (222) into an enclosure (256) housing a gaseous environment having a density less than that of ambient air. The medium is moved (224) by a motor (254) at a write speed substantially greater than the nominal speed to cause a writting member (118) to a fly at substantially the nominal fly height, during which the writing member writes (226) the servo position data to the medium. The medium is subsequently removed from the enclosure and installed into the data storage device.
Patent GB-2410229-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle lubrication and degreasing guard
Inventor: PEREZ ALLEN
IPC: B60S5/00
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: A cover 1 for protecting the wheel and tyre of a motorcycle from contamination during lubrication or degreasing of the chain and sprocket assembly is made from rigid plastic and has a segment 2 extending to the periphery of the cover cut out to accommodate the chain and sprocket assembly. The cover is provided with an integral moulded sump 3 or drip tray for collecting excess lubricants or degreasing agents. The sump may be provided with a spout 4 to enable its contents to be decanted into a container for safe disposal. The whole unit fits tight against the swinging arm and frame of the motorcycle.
Patent GB-2411621-A (GB)
Title: A variable geometry variable insulation fabric
Inventor: SAVILLE NEIL
IPC: B32B3/28
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: A laminate fabric comprises a pleated core C bonded to two outer faces B. The length of the pleats is greater than the distance between them, such that when outer faces B are moved sideways relative to one another, core C unfolds from a generally flat to a generally expanded configuration. Layers B and C may comprise natural fibre (wool, cotton) or synthetic fibre (polyester, polypropylene, rayon) knitted, woven or raschel fabrics. Layer C may comprise a paper. Layers B may be metallised for thermal reflection purposes. Layer C may be treated with antibacterial agents, active carbon particles or intumescent materials. Layer C may comprise superabsorbent fibres. In use the fabric provides a variably insulating structure, with the insulative capacity depending on the spacing of layers B and hence how much air is trapped within the material. The fabric may be used in garments, (particularly firefighter garments), thermal camouflage applications or insulating material for the construction or pipeline industries which may be flat packed for transport and expanded to its working configuration in-situ.
Patent GB-2411684-A (GB)
Title: Collar member for road furniture
Inventor: LAND ROBIN WAYNE
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: An item of road furniture, such as a 'Belisha beacon' on a pedestrian crossing, comprises an upright mounting pole 6, a beacon 3 mounted on an upper end of the pole, and a collar member 12 that retains the beacon in place. The collar member clamps around a part of the beacon and a part of the mounting pole in a slideable fashion. It may comprises an annular channel like strip of durable material, such as aluminium, and have free ends 16, 17 which can be secured together using a locking bolt 18 and nut 19. Separate screws 7 may be provided to secure the pole directly to the beacon. Also claimed is an item of road furniture having light emitting devices disposed along the length of the tubular members (Figs 5 and 6) and one having an LED disposed in the beacon (Figs 7,8).
Patent GB-2401096-A (GB)
Title: A screening bucket incorporating screening apparatus comprising a plurality of discs mounted on a plurality of rotors
Inventor: MCCORMICK PATRICK
IPC: B07B1/12
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A screening bucket <B>10</B>, is pivotally connectable to a movable arm of an excavator, comprises a digging edge <B>15</B>, a pair of digging sidewalls <B>20</B> and a screening apparatus <B>25</B> at the back wall <B>28</B> of the bucket. The screening apparatus comprises a plurality of substantially parallel rotors <B>35</B> with axially spaced discs <B>25</B> mounted thereon. Each of the discs <B>25</B> is provided with at least one radially projecting arm <B>42</B> operable to crush against the material delivered into the screening bucket <B>10</B>. Spaces are provided between adjacent discs <B>40</B> so that the crushed material can pass through the spaces. The rotors <B>35</B> may be driven with a single chain which may encompass the rotors <B>35</B> in a manner enabling rotation of the rotors <B>35</B> in the same direction. Alternatively, the chain may engage opposite sides of adjacent rotors <B>35</B> enabling rotation of the rotors in alternating directions. The chain may be with a tightening device for adjusting the tension of the chain on the rotors <B>35</B>.
Patent GB-2398002-A (GB)
Title: Children's safety seat
Inventor: MACLIVER KEVIN SCOTT
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: A children's safety seat comprising, a seat body (10) including a base portion (12) for being positioned on an existing seat of a vehicle and a back portion (11) extending up from said base portion (12). The seat (10) has a divider means (13) connected to said seat body (10) for sub-dividing the seat body (10) to provide a plurality of individual seats for accommodating two more children side-by-side. Releasable anchoring means (21) are provided for connecting the seat body (10) to anchorage points in said vehicle. The seat is provided with a plurality of adjustable support legs (25) for engaging a body of the vehicle below said base portion (12) and for supporting and providing additional rigidity to the seat body (10). The support legs (25) are coupled to the base portion (12) for vertical and horizontal movement with respect to the base portion (12). The legs (25) incorporate energy absorbing structures (28) that absorb energy in the event of the vehicle being involved in an accident.
Patent GB-2415655-A (GB)
Title: A snake control means
Inventor: JOSEPH HARRY ALFRED
IPC: F41H13/00
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A device comprising in particular an elongate outer body 2 a handle 3 a press down lever 4 a pull up lever 11 and a guillotine blade 13. The guillotine blade 13 is actuated from a retracted position to an extended position by the extension of a compressed main spring 11 which is releaseably activated by the lever 4. The pull up lever 11 can then be used to retrieve the guillotine blade 13 back to its retracted position.
Patent GB-2409512-A (GB)
Title: Air treatment system having a secondary circuit
Inventor: GRIMM MARK T
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: An air treatment system 10 comprises both a cooling circuit 12 and a secondary circuit 14 in fluid communication with a heat exchanger 20 and at least one heating circuit 66, 74 in fluid communication with the secondary circuit 14. Cooling circuit 12 may comprise a compressor 22, condenser 24, condenser fan 28, first 32 and second 44 expansion valves and a vapour injection heat exchanger 36 for a high pressure refrigerant. Secondary circuit 14 may be a low pressure circuit for a water, glycol or water glycol mixture and may comprise two pumps 48, two heat exchangers 54 and two fans 60 so that the environment in an operators 16 and/or sleeping cabin 18 may be regulated. A heating device 59 may be provided for heating the operator's cabin 16. Heating circuit 66 connected to heat exchangers 54 may comprise a heater 68 and is connected to the secondary circuit 14 via valves 70, 72. Heating circuit 74 may be integrated with a cooling system of an engine 76. A control system (84, fig 6) comprising a controller 86, operator interface 88 and sensors 106 - 120 may be used to control the desired ambient conditions depending on actual ambient conditions. Modes of operation may include heating, cooling, cold starting, defrost or ventilation mode.
Patent GB-2405655-A (GB)
Title: Flow control apparatus for use in a wellbore
Inventor: HILL THOMAS G
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling the flow of hydrocarbons into and/or out of a string of tubing disposed in a wellbore. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a tubular member 122 having at least one aperture 124 formed therein and a fixed ring 127 and a rotatable ring 126 disposed radially outward of the tubing member 122. The rings have voids formed on their outer surfaces and the rotatable ring 126 is movable to align the voids of the fixed and rotatable ring to create a passage 129 along the outer surface of the fixed ring 127 and the rotatable ring 126. A chamber 125 is provided in communication with the passage 129 and the aperture 124 of the tubular member122. In another embodiment, the apparatus is a screen comprising a plurality of annular ribs having an inner surface, at least one support rod disposed along the inner surface of the annular ribs, and at least one control line disposed along the inner surface of the annular ribs.
Patent GB-2423237-A (GB)
Title: Media storage and display rack
Inventor: NAVARRO MIGUEL
IPC: A47F7/14
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: The rack is primarily intended for storing and displaying CDs, DVDs, floppy discs, minidisks, cassettes and similar media 2 but it may also be used for other objects of similar size and shape. The rack consists of a sheet or panel 3 with a number of pockets or bottom-open pockets 1 shaped on. Each pocket is made with strips or cords that in places are fixed to, or made to be in close contact with, the background sheet. Each bottom-open pocket may be made with a strip or cord that is fixed in two different places to the sheet or pane. Each bottom-open pocket may also be made with a strip or cord that passes through holes made in the sheet or panel. The rack may hang on a wall like a picture or a calendar or be placed anywhere convenient.
Patent GB-2411416-A (GB)
Title: Flow diversion apparatus
Inventor: SHOTTER PAUL REGINALD
IPC: E21B34/08
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A fluid flow control device, which may be particularly useful for controlling flow of fluid in a hydrocarbon production tubing includes a body member (22), preferably in the form of a cylindrical tube having a throughbore formed therein. The throughbore is arranged to into first and second throughbore portions where there is at least one bypass port (24) formed in the body member. The device also includes a moveable member (4) which may be in the form of a sleeve which is moveable between a first configuration which defines a first fluid flow path between the first and second throughbore portions and a second configuration which defines a second fluid flow path between the first throughbore portion and the bypass port(s).
Patent GB-2412723-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle illumination lamp
Inventor: TATSUKAWA MASASHI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A vehicle illumination lamp which has a plurality of light-emitting elements 24, a cylindrical lens 22 extending in a right-left direction having a rear focal line FL, the light-emitting elements being disposed rearward of the rear focal line, a plurality of reflectors 26 each having a reflecting surface having an elliptical vertical cross-sectional shape in a vertical plane perpendicular to the rear focal line, such that a first focal point of the reflecting surface corresponds to the emission centre of a corresponding light-emitting element and a second focal point A is substantially at the rear focal line. The reflecting surface may have a parabolic horizontal cross-sectional shape. The lamp may have a light control member 28a acting as a cut-off for upwardly directed light. Part of the cylindrical lens, and hence the rear focal line may be curved.
Patent GB-2425033-A (GB)
Title: Grinding tool for removing the spinal cord from a meat carcass
Inventor: KHODABANDEHLOO KOOROSH
IPC: A22C17/00
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: The spinal cord is removed from a meat carcass by passing a flexible grinding and suction tool along the spinal column. The tool may include a grinding head 1 with a flexible stem 2 containing a suction passage 9. The tool may be rotated during insertion into the spinal column to ablate the spinal cord and grind away the bone lining of the internal cavity. The head 1 may be of generally conical shape with an external abrasive surface leading to a grinding ring 6 at the base. The conical surface may have suction apertures 7 for removal of the spinal cord and additional suction apertures 12 may be associated with the grinding ring for removal of bone and other tissue fragments. The head may have variable outer diameter, being formed of a plurality of sections which are joined at the leading end of the head and which move apart at the base by varying the tension in a flexible cable 10 passing inside the stem.
Patent GB-2411171-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic glaze surface coating
Inventor: SEVINC NAIL
IPC: C03C8/02
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: (57) The ceramic surface coating of the present invention is used for the coating of the surfaces of such sanitary ceramic ware as closets,resovoirs,wash-basins,wash-basin pedestals,bidets,etc.as well as for all kinds of ceramic products. The ceramic surface coating of the present invention may be used for all kinds of ceramic material,preferably for the coating of the surfaces of such sanitary ceramic ware as toilet bowls,cisterns,wash-basins,pedestals,bidets.As the ceramic ware is used in such environments that require more hygienic considerations,it has to be cleand easily and hard to be stained.The roughness of the surfaces,wich leads to the staining of the ceramic surface,is tried to be reduced.The surface of the ceramic ware, according to the present invention is coated with a coating used to eliminate the roughness,wich does not contain any opacifying crystal- forming material.
Patent GB-2430279-A (GB)
Title: Metasearch tool for recruitment purposes
Inventor: ARAD SAEED
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of searching for data on a plurality (12) of heterogeneous databases (14, 16) connected over a network (18), the method comprising receiving from a client terminal (2) a search request (20) for data meeting specified criteria; for each of at least one database (14) selected from the plurality of databases: processing the received search request (20) to generate a search command (22) compatible with the selected database; transmitting the search command (22) over the network (18) to a data provider system (8) associated with the selected database (14); and receiving over the network (18) from the data provider system (8) search results (24) resulting from the execution of the search command (22) on the database (14); processing the search results (24) received from the or each selected database (8) to generate search report data (30), and transmitting the search report data (30) to the client terminal (2). The metasearch tool may be used for recruitment purposes and include means for transmitting identifying information to the potential employer (client) and recruitment agent (data provider) to allow them to communicate directly with regard to selected candidates.