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Patent GB-2439306-A (GB)
Title: A handcleaning dispenser system
Inventor: HARRIS NATALIE
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A dispenser system 1 comprises one or more alarms 8, 9 and a radio frequency identification (RFID) detector 28 for detecting an RFID tag 12. When the RFID detector 28 detects the RFID tag 12 a control circuit 30 triggers the alarms 8, 9. The alarms 8, 9 are deactivated when a push button 13 is pressed, dispensing anti-bacterial hand cleanser from a reservoir 23 through a nozzle 17. A part of the dispenser system can be mounted on the garment. A dispenser system where the alarm unit 2 comprises detector and the alarm activates on detecting a dispenser 1'. A dispenser comprising an alarm a dispenser and alarm deactivator is disclosed.
Patent GB-2428744-A (GB)
Title: Pulsejet
Inventor: QUELLETTE RICHARD P
IPC: F02K7/075
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: A pulsejet includes an inlet 14, an exhaust nozzle 18, a combustion chamber 22, and a flow-turning device 26 positioned over an end of the inlet 14, so as to form flow pathway 30 which may have a substantially 180{ turn which aligns a direction of exhaust exiting the combustion chamber through the inlet along a positive axial thrust line and substantially parallel with exhaust exiting the combustion chamber through the nozzle 18. The airflow pathway may expand as a wall of the flow-turning device extends towards the combustion chamber and nozzle, and the combustion chamber may have a cruciform shape. The pulsejet may be integrated within the fuselage of a VTOL aircraft. An augmentor cell may be provided having opposing walls adapted to entrain ambient air with the pulse jet exhaust flow. Also disclosed are various forms of linear acoustic pulsejet (LAP), each comprising a plurality of pulsejet cells and a flow turning device in the form of a linear inlet cap.
Patent GB-2430040-A (GB)
Title: Determining the earth loop resistance of a mains supply
Inventor: HARRIS DAVID ROBERT
IPC: G01R27/18
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A tester for and method of determining the line-earth loop resistance or impedance of a mains supply, which includes a line resistance, a neutral resistance and an earth resistance, and preferably at least one other characteristic of the mains supply. In one embodiment the tester comprises: measurement means for measuring line-neutral voltages both with and without a high-current load being applied across the line and neutral resistances of the mains supply, and neutral-earth voltages both with and without a low current being injected into the neutral and earth resistances of the mains supply; and determination means for determining the line-neutral resistance from the measured line-neutral voltages, a difference resistance, which represents a difference between the earth resistance and the neutral resistance, from the measured neutral-earth voltages, and the line-earth resistance from the sum of the line-neutral resistance and the difference resistance.
Patent GB-2427053-A (GB)
Title: Efficient indexing of hierarchical relational database records
Inventor: GAPONOFF MARK A
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: According to various embodiments, systems, and methods, a sorting construct (TREE_SORT) is generated to efficiently traverse hierarchical data structures in relational databases. A TREE_SORT construct is generated by transforming a value that represents the sequential order of a given node relative to its siblings (Peer_Sequence) to a left-justified string of a given width. A TREE_SORT value for the parent of a given node is prepended to the left of the generated substring of the transformed Peer_Sequence value. As a result, a sorting construct of the parent node sorts before sorting constructs of child nodes.
Patent GB-2432567-A (GB)
Title: Fall arrest cable bracket
Inventor: WARREN BERNARD RAYMOND
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: An intermediate bracket for a fall arrest system has base member 2 which can be secured to flanges F, Ff of a tower, a sleeve 10 for receiving a cable C and a tongue 9 connecting the sleeve to the base for allowing passage of a cleat along the cable and past the sleeve 10. The sleeve has a cut-out having a central, transverse portion on the opposite side from the tongue 9 for introduction of the cable into the sleeve at an orientation transverse to the length of the sleeve with the cut out including end portions on opposite sides of the sleeve, extending from the transverse portion to the end of the sleeve for turning of the bracket about the introduced the cable for alignment of the sleeve and the cable.
Patent GB-2445578-A (GB)
Title: Radioactive isotope identification
Inventor: RAMSDEN DAVID
IPC: G01T1/38
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: A method of identifying radioactive components in a source comprising (a) obtaining a gamma-ray spectrum from the source; (b) identifying peaks in the gamma-ray spectrum; (c) determining an array of peak energies and peak intensities from the identified peaks; (d) identifying an initial source component based on a comparison of the peak energies with a database of spectral data for radioactive isotopes of interest; (e) estimating a contribution of the initial source component to the peak intensities; (f) modifying the array of peak energies and peak intensities by subtracting the estimated contribution of the initial source component; and (g) identifying a further source component based on a comparison of the modified array of peak energies with the database of spectral data. Thus a method for identifying radioactive components in a source is provided which does not rely on comparing template spectra with an observed spectrum.
Patent GB-2445968-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display apparatus
Inventor: SHALOM AMIR BEN
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a plurality of liquid crystal display panels (2) mounted to a frame in a two-dimensional array. The mountings for the panels comprise latches (85) pivotally mounted on the frame (80) and engagable with corresponding fixed catches (72) provided on a display panel to retain the display panel on the frame. Pivoting of the latch releases the corresponding catch to allow removal of the display panel. The frame has a release arrangement (99) operable from the exterior of the display apparatus to pivot the latch of a selective mounting. The display panels comprise a liquid crystal material (19) contained between a pair of substrates (11, 12), upon which are mounted a number of electrodes (31) for driving said displays.
Patent GB-2446168-A (GB)
Title: Reducing the power consumed from a battery
Inventor: MALKI KARIM EL
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: Power consumed form a limited capacity power source such as a rechargeable battery is controlled depending on the amount of power stored therein. If a parameter representing the power stored is less than a threshold a controller 19 may identify an application 17,18 and minimise, close or disable its execution, in order to reduce power consumption. The parameter may be a battery lifetime, based on an instantaneous measurement or a predicted value and depend upon time, current voltage and battery resistance. Controller 19 may identify an application or hardware whose execution is to be minimised from a list (fig 4) that can be presented to a user who can instead select a second application, and also set the threshold. A hardware device to be disabled may include a wireless communication device and controller 19 may receive instructions remotely. The controller may be used in a mobile communication device such as a mobile telephone (fig 1) and applications 17,18 may include a message service, a packet radio service or a date service, such as SMS, MMS, GSM and GPRS.
Patent GB-2439414-A (GB)
Title: Connector having a lever which includes a protrusion to limit movement of the lever in a disengaging direction
Inventor: TAKAHASHI TOSHIHARU
IPC: H01R13/629
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A connector 1 includes a connector housing 9 and a lever 4 rotatably mounted 31, 32 on the connector housing 9. The lever 4 includes a limiter projection 17. The lever rotates along an arrow K1 so as to move the connector 1 close to a mating connector 3. The lever rotates along another arrow K2 so as to move the connector 1 apart from the mating connector 3. The limiter projection 17 limits rotational movement of the lever in the disengaging direction K2. The limiter protrusion 17 preferably protrudes perpendicular to the connection and disengaging direction and is positioned adjacent a rear edge of the lever furthest from the mating connector 3. The limiting protuberance 17 may have an inclined face (19, figure 4) which engages an edge of the connector housing 9. The limiter protrusion 17 is preferably located close to the point at which the lever is mounted for rotation on the housing 9, but may also be located nearer an end 29c of the lever 4. The position of the limiter protrusion 17 varies the force exerted on the housing 9 by the abutting protrusion 17 and prevents the lever from coming off the connector housing.
Patent GB-2438759-A (GB)
Title: Glazing structure
Inventor: SUNDVALL BJOERN
IPC: E06B3/46
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A panel wall structure (1) includes upper (2a) and lower (2b) guide rails to support at least one panel (1a, 1b, 1c), which can slide horizontally along these. A privoting arrangement allows that said panel (1a, 1b, 1c) can perform a pivoting motion about its trailing edge (10, 12, 14) at a frame side (4a) of said panel wall structure. The panel wall structure further comprises locking members in order to lock the leading edge (11) of a first (1a) of said panels against a receiving bar (12, 4b) in order to establish a closed and locked wall of panels (1a, 1b, 1c), wherein according to the invention a gap is provided between the first panel (1a) and the frame side (4a). When the panel wall is closed and locked the first panel abuts the receiving bar (12, 4b). By leading the first panel in the direction of the first frame, side using the free space which the gap provides, along the guide rails, engaging members (5a) that lock the first panel laterally can be released so that the panel can be opened and pivoted.
Patent GB-2452263-A (GB)
Title: On / Off valve or switch for bagpipe chanter
Inventor: RICHARD NIGEL
IPC: G10D7/06
Filed: 2007-08-28
Abstract: A set of bagpipes is provided with a valve or switch to block the passage of air through the bore of a chanter after the reed but prior to the tone or finger holes in said chanter. The chanter body 1 may be provided with an air passage 2 which may be selectively blocked by a plunger 3. A slot 4 in a lever 5 may allow radial movement of said lever to be converted into longitudinal movement of said plunger. Said plunger may be activated via the radial movement of a shaft 3 Fig 2 to which a finger plate 5 Fig 2 may be attached. Sprung loaded plungers, Fig 4 or a selectively lockable plunger Fig 3 may provided.
Patent GB-2452716-A (GB)
Title: Illumination arrangement for colour assessment apparatus and method
Inventor: STYLES IAN
IPC: G01J3/10
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A method of colour assessment of a sample (10, fig. 3) with respect to a reference illuminant, includes illuminating the sample (10, fig. 3) with a light source (12, fig. 3) that comprises a fluorescent lamp 18 and a plurality of light-emitting diodes 24. The spectrum of the LEDs 24 supplements the spectrum of the fluorescent lamp 18 to reduce deviations between the combined spectrum of the light source (12, fig. 3) and a target spectrum. The LEDs 24 may be arranged so that their light passes though the bulb of the fluorescent lamp 18. In a further embodiment the LEDs (24, fig. 6) and fluorescent lamp (18, fig. 6) are positioned where they cannot shine directly onto the sample (10, fig. 3). Light from both sources is first mixed by reflection before entering a colour assessment cabinet (2, fig. 3).
Patent GB-2442111-A (GB)
Title: Sucker rod shear coupling with shear groove
Inventor: GERELUK RICK
IPC: E21B17/042
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: A shear coupling 300 for connecting a sucker rod string to a pump 240 has a cylindrical housing 246 with an internal passage, and female (box-end) threads at either end for connection to the lowest sucker rod 226 and the male thread (pin) 242 of the pump 240respectively. The shear connector 300 has one or more circumferential grooves machined into the cylindrical housing between the threads (see details in figure 3) to cause shear failure at a predetermined load. The grooves may be machined on the internal and / or external surface.
Patent GB-2453974-A (GB)
Title: Reduced data processing in a global navigation satellite system receiver for power saving
Inventor: THIND SURINDER
IPC: G01S1/00
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A global navigation satellite system receiver is provided comprising a means for receiving a plurality of navigation signals. Each navigation signal is transmitted from a respective satellite and comprises a sequence of navigation messages. Each navigation message comprises data indicative of at least a position of the respective satellite. The receiver is operated in a first mode to process the received signals, extract a first quantity of data from a navigation message of each signal, and determine a position of the receiver from the received signals using at least a portion of the first quantities of extracted navigation message data. Having determined a position, the receiver is operated in a second mode where it continues to receive the navigation signals and processes the received signals to extract a second quantity of data from a navigation message of each signal. The second quantity of data for at least one navigation message is smaller than the respective first quantity. The receiver determines an updated position of the receiver from the received signals using at least a portion of the second quantities of extracted data. By extracting a reduced quantity of data, power can be saved in the second mode of operation. Data can be ignored based on knowledge of the incoming message structure. In an alternative method, power reduction is achieved by performing less data processing when calculating an updated position.
Patent GB-2454668-A (GB)
Title: Excavator bucket having a crusher
Inventor: HARRIS MICHAEL
IPC: B02C13/09
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: An excavator bucket has mounted therein a rotor 6 extending transversely of the bucket and provided with a plurality of teeth 10 therearound. The teeth are co-operable with an anvil 8 extending transversely of the bucket adjacent to the rotor 6, and a motor is provided outside the bucket to rotate the rotor. An aperture 15 in the bucket permits discharge of material broken between the rotor and the anvil. The teeth 10 may be provided by a plurality of parallel polygonal discs. The anvil 8 may be provided by a grooved plated and may also be slidably adjustable, possibly by a screw adjuster, towards and away from the rotor 6. This allows the gap between the rotor 6 and the anvil 8 to be adjusted to a size desired for the material issued from the bucket.
Patent GB-2457091-A (GB)
Title: Batch process and apparatus for kilning germinated grain
Inventor: NALLEN PETER
IPC: C12C1/10
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: A batch process and apparatus for kilning germinated grain having a moisture content of between 40% and 50% by weight is disclosed. The kiln apparatus 1 comprises a lower kilning bed 4 for curing germinated grain, an upper kilning bed 3 for withering germinated grain, an ambient air inlet 7, a flue outlet 8, an air heater 9 and a pair of impeller fans 13a, 13b. The lower kilning bed has an inlet for kilning air and an outlet for delivery of air, which has passed through the lower kilning bed, to the inlet of the upper kilning bed. The upper kilning bed has an inlet for kilning air and an outlet for delivery of air, which has passed through the upper kilning bed, to the inlet of the flue. The air heater is designed to directly heat the air to a temperature of 50-70{C, preferably 55-65{C. The air heater may comprise a pre-heater 9a, a main heater 9b, a burner 10 and an exhaust flue 11. The impeller fans provide an airflow rate of 630,000-700,000 cubic metres per hour across the lower kilning bed and a rate of 630,000-760,000 cubic metres per hour across the upper kilning bed. Preferably, the kiln apparatus comprises a flue air heat exchanger 12 for recovering heat from the heated air which has passed through the kilning beds.
Patent GB-2449353-A (GB)
Title: Composite material based on vinyl aromatic polymers having enhanced thermal insulation properties
Inventor: CASALINI ALESSANDRO
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: Expandable particle composite material suitable for the preparation of expanded materials having a density lower than 40 g/1 and a content of closed cells of at least 60%, is characterized by the presence of heterophase cavities and/or heterophase domains, whose matrix is a synthetic thermoplastic resin having at least 60% by weight of a vinyl aromatic polymer and in which an expanding system is contained, together with a heterogeneously distributed graphite material, having a graphitization degree, calculated by means of the Maire and Mering formula (see specification), of at least 0.2.
Patent GB-2452601-A (GB)
Title: A status indicator and reminder system
Inventor: MILLER THOMAS LEE
IPC: B29C73/16
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: A status indicator and reminder system for use with a vehicle having a tyre sealant-containing temporary mobility kit (18) is provided. The system includes a signal provided for viewing by the operator which indicates that the temporary mobility kit (18) requires servicing. The need for servicing can be based on certain variables, including the passage of a pre-determined period of time or on changes in temperature which may impact the effective life of the sealing compound. In addition, the need for servicing can be based on a sensed removal of the temporary mobility kit (18) from the vehicle.
Patent GB-2452835-A (GB)
Title: Method and vehicle system for adjusting the speed of a vehicle before traffic signals
Inventor: KREFT PETER
IPC: G08G1/0967
Filed: 2008-09-10
Abstract: A method and vehicle system for adjusting the speed of a vehicle 1 leading up to traffic signals 2 comprising transmission by the signal 2 of signal-installation-specific information allowing determination of its position plus information of its switching state and time until a change thereof; receipt of this information by the vehicle 1 and determination of the distance to the signal 2 taking account of its own position; and on the basis of the determined distance, switching state, and time until a change thereof, a recommendation of a speed or speed range. Vehicle position may be determined by GPS via a vehicle navigation or information system. Signal position may be transmitted and/or signal identity may be transmitted to be combined with navigation data. A warning may be given if a stop is unavoidable of if a collision may be imminent and automatic braking action taken. The speed recommendation may link to a cruise control system. The system may consider actual or expected traffic queues.
Patent GB-2466765-A (GB)
Title: Tractor HVAC system ducting and air filter arrangement
Inventor: GEISS HERMANN
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2008-10-27
Abstract: A tractor cab HVAC system has a blower 22 which draws air into the system via air intake means 13 in the roof 14 of the cab 10, ducting 15 in the roof of the cab directs air drawn in via the intake means 13 down the centre of one or more hollow adjacent pillars 16 of the cab to an air filter 18 contained in a housing 20 located between the adjacent pillars. Further ducting 19 extends from the air filter housing 20 to an HVAC unit 11, the HVAC unit processing the air drawn into the system prior to discharging the processed air into the cab. The filter housing 20 may be rectangular and may be connected at opposite ends to the two hollow adjacent pillars 16 of the cab via inlet openings 20a in the housing to allow the passage of intake air from the pillars to the filter 18. Sealing means may surround each inlet opening 20a and seal the housing 20 to air outlets in the hollow pillars 16. The bottom ends of the hollow pillars 16 may have outlets (60, Figure 14) through which water, dust and debris which is drawn in via the intake means 13 can be emptied by releasing flexible sealing teats or spring loaded flap valves.
Patent GB-2466431-A (GB)
Title: A door security brake having a tapered belt to apply a braking force against a floor engaging roller
Inventor: WESTACOTT SIMON PETER CHARLES
IPC: E05C17/44
Filed: 2008-12-16
Abstract: A door brake comprises two rollers consisting of a floor engaging driving roller 4 and an upper driven roller 3; between the two rollers is a tapered transmission belt 1. The rollers are mounted in slots, the driving wheel 4 being spring loaded to maintain an equidistant point within slot 10 and in contact with the floor and the upper wheel 8 being spring loaded toward the driver wheel 4 to maintain tension on the transmission strap 1. As the door opens the driver roller 4 rotates along the floor and pulls the transmission belt through the rollers; the wedge shape of the belt pushes the upper roller upwards within slot 7 until it can no longer accommodate the belt at which point the increasing thickness of the belt between the rollers applies a downward force on the floor engaging roller increasing the friction between the driver roller and the floor until the door can no longer move. Any attempt by an intruder to force past the door only increases the frictional force between the device and floor. Unlocking the braking system is merely achieved by closing the door. The wedge shaped belt 1 may be a short web of rubber or a complete loop. A foot lever 13 operated cam 14 may be provided for holding the transmission belt in a deactived position. The device may be slidably adjustable to accommodate varying door clearances and may have an attachment device such as a clip for removing it from the door. A braking mechanism is thus provided for a door that permits an opening door a predetermined amount of travel before preventing further opening.
Patent GB-2462497-A (GB)
Title: Locomotive brake controller having an air brake mode and a vacuum brake mode
Inventor: CARTER ROBERT
IPC: B60T13/26
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: The present locomotive brake control system includes a vacuum relay valve 70 responsive to air brake apply and release signals on the air brake pipe 18 to provide vacuum brake apply and release signals on a vacuum brake pipe 16. A locomotive brake controller 50 is responsive to the brake apply and release signals on the air brake pipe (ABP) 18 to control the brake cylinder to apply and release the locomotive brakes in an air mode, and is responsive to the brake apply and release signals on the vacuum brake pipe (VBP) 16 sensed by a transducer 60 to control the brake cylinder to apply and release the locomotive brakes in a vacuum mode.
Patent GB-2467977-A (GB)
Title: Aerodynamic apparel
Inventor: SHAH JESSICA ROSE
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 2009-02-24
Abstract: Aerodynamic apparel including a hump, shaped for enhanced aerodynamic form, wherein the hump is defined by an inflatable air or non-flammable gas chamber or balloon that is readily deflatable in an emergency using valves 3. In particular the apparel is a motorcycle jacket and the hump is hemi-conical and provided on the upper back to improve streamline flow. The hump can be readily deflated using the valves so that an injured rider can be can be laid flat and the neck stabilized quickly. The hump may be stitched or glued to the apparel or may be removably placed in a pocket to enable easy repair.