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Patent GB-2425005-A (GB)
Title: Battery charger having housing formed from light transmitting material
Inventor: OSSWALD ALEXANDER
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: A charging unit (e.g. a battery charger) has at least one housing element 16, 18 which is formed at least partially by a light transmissive material. A lighting unit 24, 26 may be provided in the housing to transmit charging process information and may be formed at least partially from a light guide 38, 40. The lighting unit may also comprise at least one means formed at least partially by a light effect material e.g. a photoluminescent, fluorescent, phosphorescent or electroluminescent material.
Patent GB-2441977-A (GB)
Title: Method of attaching a weight to a bar
Inventor: JANUSZEK RICHARD
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an exercise device, comprises the steps of providing a bar 3, the bar 3 comprising an end portion 4; providing a collar 16 for receiving the end portion 4; forming a weight section 7 about the collar 16 to form a weight assembly comprising a weight section 7 and a collar 16; mounting the weight assembly 5 on the end portion 4; providing a first securing member 23; and securing the weight assembly 5 to the bar 3 using the first securing member 23. The weight section may be formed about the collar 16 by casting. The first securing member may be an end plate 23 which is attached to the end portion 4 by a projection 19 which is either welded to the end plate 23 or flared to force the end plate against the weight assembly. The collar 16 may form a second securing member by being an interference fit on an end portion 4.
Patent GB-2440156-A (GB)
Title: Securement assembly
Inventor: CARLSSON ROLF
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: A securement assembly comprises a first element (31), carrying a cylindrical thread of a first hand, a second spacer element (35) carrying a thread of the first hand and threadedly engaged with the first element (31) such that relative rotation moves the first and second elements (31, 35) axially relative to one another, and a third element (40) engageable with the second element (35). One of the second and third elements (31, 40) has a cylindrical recess and the other of the second and third elements (31, 40) has a shaft, one of the recess and the shaft being unthreaded and the other of the recess and the shaft being threaded such that engagement of the shaft and recess causes a thread to form in the previously unthreaded shaft or recess. The thread of the shaft or recess is of hand opposite to the first hand. The arrangement for securement in use is such that first element (31) and the support member are held in a fixed relationship, engagement of the third element (40) with the second element (35) and relative rotation of the third element (40) and second element (35) in a thread forming direction causes rotation of the second element (35) relative to the first element (31) to draw the second element (35) out of the first element (31) until the second element (35) abuts a support member.
Patent GB-2428418-A (GB)
Title: Blimp with collapsible tail fins
Inventor: BARNES TRACY L
IPC: B64B1/02
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: A lighter than air blimp 10 comprising an envelope 12 with collapsible tail fins 20 each including a curved support rod 22 extending along a leading 10 edge of a panel of sheet material. A foot end 23 of each rod 22 is connected to the envelope 12 by a flexible connection 24. An inner edge of each tail fin 20 may be releasably secured to the envelope 12 by a zipper or alternative means. A chord line 45 between the foot end 23 and an opposite second end 25 of each rod 22 may hold the rod 22 in its curved configuration. Guy lines 51 may extend forwardly from each tail fin 20 to the envelope 12 and these may be tensionable by actuators controlled from a control car. A third independent is directed towards a method of assembling the blimp wherein the envelope 12 is inflated while the support rod 22 of each fin 20 is in the collapsed position and then pivoting the support rod 22 about a transverse axis to its operating position.
Patent GB-2444103-A (GB)
Title: Protective apron
Inventor: HEFFY STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: A41D13/05
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: A protective apron includes a sleeve 14 which can locate part of a conventional belt 16 and two rectangular pads 22 on the front of the garment to protect the upper thigh of a wearer.
Patent GB-2430199-A (GB)
Title: A gene cluster of prenyl transferase from Hevea brasiliensis
Inventor: FUKUSAKI EIICHIRO
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A gene cluster encoding the prenyl transferase gene cluster of Hevea brasiliensis has been cloned and characterized. The nucleotide sequences of these genes and encoded enzymes are disclosed and they have been identified as being geranyl diphosphate synthase and geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase. Prenyl transferases are involved in the biosynthesis of isoprene backbone of natural rubber. Therefore, improvement of productivity of rubber can be expected, by transforming plants by the gene cluster obtained in the present invention is also claimed.
Patent GB-2432623-A (GB)
Title: A scaffold stair unit which uses scaffolding tubes as stringers
Inventor: SANTOS LEWIS ALBERTO GRIJO DOS
IPC: E04G5/10
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A scaffold stair unit 10 comprises a plurality of substantially mutually equidistant and parallel treads 20 pivotally secured to first and second stringers 12,14 at a first side of each tread and third and fourth stringers 16, 18 attached at a second side of each tread. This permits the height of the unit to be adjusted whilst maintaining the equidistant spacing and parallelism of the treads. At least one of the first and second stringers and at least one of the third and fourth stringer are standard diameter scaffold tubes. Preferably, the unit comprises a locking means in the form of a strap assembly 72 which extends from a stringer on a first side of the unit and includes an elongate slot, the strap engaging with a clamping device secured to the other stringer to selectively clamp the strap in a desired position, as shown in Figure 8. Also defined is a scaffold staircase beam 310 for supporting scaffold stair unit as shown in Figure 12.
Patent GB-2436445-A (GB)
Title: Systems and Methods for Dispensing a Cooled Beverage
Inventor: CHAPMAN ANDREW
IPC: F25D17/02
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for cooling a beverage, the system includes a beverage line 5 connectable to a beverage supply for transporting beverage from the beverage supply through an insulated carrier 4 (known as a python) to a dispensation site. The system further includes a cooling line 6 for transporting a cooling medium from a cooling medium generator 2 through the python so as to allow heat exchange between the cooling medium and the beverage in the beverage line. The cooling medium generator is an ice slush generator, and the ice slush is used as the coolant. The present invention also relates to a method of cooling a beverage flowing through a beverage line using ice slush as a cooling medium. The beverage line may pass through an insulated reservoir 12 containing slush in an agitated and homogenous state. The dispensing site may include a font 1 which has a condensation plate on which to form condensation. The invention also includes a pump 3 which operates to pump ice slush from the ice slush generator through the cooling line to a cooling loop 10 and a coiled condensation line 11 and then back to the reservoir through a return line 9. Additionally, the cooling line may include a secondary cooler 15 which allows a further reduction in the beverage temperature.
Patent GB-2433288-A (GB)
Title: Barrier system
Inventor: FIELD DAVID GREGORY
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: A barrier system of the type comprising posts or pillars from which webbing extends, commonly used to demark one area from another. The barrier system comprises a pillar (1) that tapers from a larger area base to a smaller area top. A reel assembly (22) is located at or proximate the base section and provides a deployable and retractable length of webbing (6) that exits from the housing near the top. The plane of the webbing as it extends upwardly has its longitudinal direction extending generally upwardly and a guide, such as a conically tapered pulley (20), directs the webbing from a substantially vertically extending longitudinal configuration to a substantially horizontally extending configuration in which the webbing exits the housing.
Patent GB-2434696-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing opto-electronic device
Inventor: WILSON RICHARD
IPC: H01L51/42
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: A method is provided to produce an opto-electronic device comprising a substrate (15), a first electrode layer (16), a second electrode layer (19) of opposite polarity to said first electrode layer, any interlayers (17, 18) and, between said first and second electrode layers, a first functional material (2) in interfacial contact with a second functional material (3), wherein the first functional material (2) has the structure of a laterally porous film and the second functional material (3) is a film disposed over and interpenetrating with the film of the first functional material (2).
Patent GB-2441889-A (GB)
Title: Intermediate switch actuator array
Inventor: MCCONNELL JOHN E
IPC: H01H13/12
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: A switch actuator assembly (10) provided comprising a circuit board housing (14) including an upper housing (16) and a lower housing (18) forming a board compartment. A circuit board assembly (12), mounted within the board compartment, includes a switch element (20). A button assembly (22), positioned remotely from the upper housing (16), includes a cantilever button element (28). A plunger array assembly (30) is included comprising a plunger array frame (32) and a plunger element (34). The plunger element (34) comprises a main plunger piston (36) having a first plunger end (38) configured to engage the cantilever button element (28) only in a radial direction and a second plunger end (40) configured to transfer force to the switch element (20). A plunger cantilever arm (42) has a first cantilever end (44) affixed to the plunger array frame (32) and a second cantilever end (46) affixed to the main plunger piston (36) and is mounted in a mount position configured to minimize horizontal displacement of said second plunger end (40).
Patent GB-2456295-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring the absorption of a volatile compound
Inventor: BENTHAM MARTIN
IPC: G01N15/08
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A method of identifying one or more characteristics (such as the amount of water vapor or volatile adsorbed) of an item (14) comprises the steps of: ```placing the item (14) within a hollow chamber (12); ```introducing a volatile substance to the item (14) whereby the item (14) retains at least a portion of the volatile substance; and ```detecting the presence of the volatile substance within the chamber (12) to identify a characteristic of the item. An apparatus, for identifying one or more characteristics of an item, comprises one or more hollow chambers (12) for receiving the item (14). At least one hollow chamber (12) has an inlet (16) arranged in fluid communication with a volatile substance source (20) to selectively introduce the volatile substance to an item (14) received in the or each said chamber (12) whereby the item (14) retains at least a portion of the volatile substance. At least one chamber (12) has an outlet (24) arranged in fluid communication with a detector (28) to detect the presence of the volatile substance within the or each said chamber .(12) in order to identify a characteristic of the item (14). The detector may be a chemical sensor array or electronic nose or mass spectrometer to provide more reproducible results than human volunteers. The device may be used to in the quantitative analysis of odour reduction of textile treatments.
Patent GB-2456772-A (GB)
Title: Deployment of a dynamic seal in an intervention procedure
Inventor: SBORDONE ANDREA
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: A technique for subsea intervention operations uses a compliant guide 22 such as a riser that extends between a surface location and a subsea installation. The technique facilitates deployment of tool strings 38 into a subsea well. A dynamic seal 24 is conveyed through the compliant guide 22 to a desired subsea location. At this location, the dynamic seal is 24 locked into place (fig 3) to provide a subsea dynamic seal 24 that can be used to facilitate the intervention operations.
Patent GB-2457445-A (GB)
Title: Verifying payment transactions
Inventor: SMITH GLYN BARRY
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: Apparatus for verifying a payment transaction comprises a processor, storage, memory and a network connection. The processor is configured to store user details in the storage including a plurality of transaction identifications and receive, via the network connection, a verification request including a first transaction identification. The processor identifies contact details, e.g. a telephone number, in response to the verification request, and, using said contact details obtains an indication as to whether the transaction is valid. This indication is returned via the network connection to the issuer of the verification request.
Patent GB-2459323-A (GB)
Title: Networked alarm devices with address set by plug device
Inventor: AMLANI MANHAR
IPC: G08B17/00
Filed: 2008-04-09
Abstract: An alarm transducer 10, such as a fire detector / sounder devices 10 or call points 14, is addressable over a network 11,12 and may comprise a detector head 16 attached to a base 15. Each transducer has an electrical terminal 30 provided with a plurality of contacts TO - T5 (fig 5) the terminal receiving one of a number of coding plug devices 17 (also figs 2,3). The coding plug device 17 comprises a unique arrangement of electrically interconnected pins PO - P5 which thus interconnect contacts TO - T5 of terminal 30. The pin arrangement (figs 2) preferably comprises a common pin connected to one or more coding pins, to produce a 5-bit binary code which sets the address simply by inserting the coding plug 17. The coding plug 17 has a label portion 20 having a mark showing the address (se moulding 21 fig 2) when the transducer is installed. The coding plugs may be provided as a set, preferably as a frangibly interconnected moulding (figs 2,3).
Patent GB-2459131-A (GB)
Title: Locating nodes of a telecommunications system
Inventor: GASPARRONI MAX
IPC: G01S3/38
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: An arrangement is described for adding a joining communication node 5 to a point to point microwave network comprising at least one active communication node 23. Respective ones of the nodes 5,23 communicate with each other wirelessly by means of a directional narrow-beam communication antenna 30. The node 5 is operated in a search mode to search for a beacon or pilot signal transmitted by the node 23 using a search antenna 34 which has a beam width greater than the beam width of the narrow beam antenna 30. Information obtained by the search antenna may then be used to steer the communication antenna of the node 5 in order to align the communication antenna 30 of the node 5 with the communication antenna 30 of the node 23 to allow data communication between the nodes.
Patent GB-2452828-A (GB)
Title: Installation for combusting fats and/or oils of plant and/or animal origin in an i.c. engine
Inventor: KERIHUEL ANTHONY
IPC: B01F3/08
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: The installation comprises a heated chamber 1 for storing in the liquid state the products to be exploited, an internal combustion engine 2 and a heated circuit 3 for circulating the products to be exploited between the storage chamber 1 and the engine 2. The circuit 3 comprising a main intake 4 connected to the storage chamber 1, and at least one auxiliary intake, eg 5,6, for feeding in water and alcohol and/or alcohol derivative. A further auxiliary intake 7 may also be provided for feeding in a surface active agent. The liquids are pumped to a static mixer 26 in the form of a vertically oriented conduit having internal stationary recessed or projecting blades or fins. The static mixer 26 is arranged in series with a collection and dynamic mixing reservoir 8 for the combustible emulsion originating from the static mixer 26, the reservoir 8 comprising a storage tank 9 with at least one moving device 10, eg a rotating bladed shaft, for agitating the contents. The reservoir 8, which is interposed between the outlet of the static mixer 26 and the intake 16 for feeding fuel to the engine 2, forms a buffer volume which is capable of levelling out variations in the fuel consumption of the engine.
Patent GB-2478509-A (GB)
Title: A method or system for identifying the resonance frequency of a probe resonating in plasma
Inventor: KARKARI SHANTANU KUMAR
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 2008-12-03
Abstract: A method of identifying the resonance frequency of a probe resonating in a plasma. The method comprising obtaining at a first time, a first response signal representative of a probe resonating in a plasma. Obtaining at a second later time, a second response signal representative of the probe resonating in a plasma, wherein a perturbation is applied while the second response signal is being obtained. The first and second response signals are then combined to eliminate common background noise. The perturbation applied can be to the plasma itself i.e. power, flow rate or pressure thereof, or to the probe e.g. variation in the voltage applied thereto.
Patent GB-2457580-A (GB)
Title: Status display
Inventor: HEDRICH KARL-FRANZ
IPC: E05B41/00
Filed: 2009-02-18
Abstract: A method for displaying a closed state of a motor vehicle door 1 which can adopt at least two closed states depending on driving speed, in particular a motor vehicle door 1 comprising two door leaves which open in opposite directions and having a lock for achieving the closed states on an electromechanical basis. The steps include detecting an actual closed state of the motor vehicle door 1 and signaling the actual closed state of the motor vehicle door 1. The subject matter of the invention further relates to a status display 10. The display comprises means for carrying out the method and may indicate the dosed state via a red and green LED. A locking system with a status display 10 and a motor vehicle door 1 with a locking system including a status display 10 are also disclosed. The locking system may prevent the door being opened by actuation of a door handle when the vehicle is travelling above a predetermined speed and on falling below the predetermined speed may require the handle to be actuated to change the closed state.
Patent GB-2460742-A (GB)
Title: Rotating post holder for post driver
Inventor: BRYCE JOHN MOWATT
IPC: E02D7/14
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: A device (10;105) comprises a body (50;135) connectable to a post cap (25;100) of a post driver (1), and a device post cap (55;140) rotatably connected to the body. The device (10;105) is suitable for retro-fitting to a post driver (1) so as to provide a post rotation capability to the post cap (25;100) of the post driver (1). The body (50;155) comprises a first side (85;145) formed to receive a spike/protrusion extending from the post cap (25;100). The device post cap (55;140) comprises a second side (175) opposite the first side (85; 45), the second side (175) being adapted to receive the post.
Patent GB-2459795-A (GB)
Title: Explosive liquid crystal compounds
Inventor: MILLAR ROSS
IPC: C06B25/00
Filed: 2008-02-18
Abstract: This invention relates to the field of novel explosives, compositions and munitions comprising the same, as well as methods of synthesis and their use. The invention particularly relates to the field of explosives which are switchable between two different liquid crystalline states, and which possesses a general formula below (II) wherein M is a mesogenic core, R 1 and R 2 are independently selected terminal end groups attached to the mesogenic core, and wherein the mesogenic core contains sufficient (NO 2 ) X to provide an explosive output. The explosive compound may form part of an explosive composition, which may be used as a high explosive fill for any part of a munition. The explosive composition may contain other components such as non-explosive LC compounds, or binders, or further known explosive compounds. The explosive composition has one or more liquid crystalline states, which may possess differing sensitivities.
Patent GB-2472619-A (GB)
Title: A bearing cartridge for a rotatable shaft of a wind turbine
Inventor: POON SIU YUN
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2009-08-12
Abstract: A bearing cartridge 400 for a rotatable shaft of a wind turbine comprising a shaft 402 and a back to back tapered roller bearing arrangement coupled to the shaft 402. The bearing arrangement comprising a first bearing 406 having a first outer ring 414, a first inner ring 412 and a plurality of tapered rollers 416: and a second bearing 408 having a second outer ring 422, a second inner ring 420 and a plurality of tapered rollers 424. The bearing cartridge 400 further comprising a gear 410 located on the shaft 402 between the first bearing 406 and second bearing 408 and a sleeve 404 for supporting an axial load between the first and second bearings 406, 408 and having one or more apertures that expose the gear 410 for coupling to an external gear 440.
Patent GB-2463556-A (GB)
Title: A roofing system comprising photovoltaic modules
Inventor: WHEATON FREDERICK COURTENAY
IPC: E04D13/18
Filed: 2009-08-27
Abstract: A method of installing a roofing system comprising fixing a plurality of elongated channels to a supporting structure such that the channels extend parallel to one another, whereby the channels may run from the top to the bottom of the roof; providing a plurality of photovoltaic modules 1, whereby elongated elements 3,4 are attached to opposite edges of the modules 1, the elongated elements 3,4 including downwardly extending flanges, preferably the elements 3,4 may be "T" shaped in cross-section; and placing the photovoltaic modules 1 in position on top of the channels so that the downwardly extending flanges of the modules fit in the channels. The channels may be formed with further "U" shaped channels to carry away any water. Protrusions 2 may also be added to the photovoltaic modules 1 such that the protrusion 2 will overlap with the module below.
Patent GB-2460577-A (GB)
Title: Multipart sliding joint for floating rig
Inventor: LEUCHTENBERG CHRISTIAN
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: A system for interconnecting a floating rig and a riser assembly includes a rotating control device permitting pressurization of the riser assembly; and a sliding joint connected to the rotating control device, the sliding joint being longitudinally extendable and compressible while the riser assembly is pressurized. Another system includes a sliding joint including more than two telescoping sleeves, and the sliding joint being longitudinally extendable and compressible while the riser assembly is pressurized at the surface. An apparatus includes a sliding joint with multiple sets of telescoping sleeves, each set including at least two of the sleeves. Another apparatus includes a sliding joint with multiple radially overlapping seal assemblies.