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Patent GB-2392493-A (GB)
Title: Solar heat collector
Inventor: BOYLE RICHARD JAMES
IPC: F24S10/40
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A vacuum solar heat collector is provided that has a transparent envelope (10), a pipe (14) that passes through the envelope (10), and a cap (18) through which the pipe (14) passes gas-tightly into and/or from the envelope (10), an adhesive e.g of metal-filled epoxy resin gas-tightly sealing the cap (18) to the envelope (10). In a preferred construction, a metallic tube (24) leading from an internal space of the collector envelope (10) via a second cap (22) also adhesively sealed to the envelope (10) has a region that is permanently deformed by compression to provide a gas-tight seal for said collector. The collector is inexpensive to manufacture from plain glass tubing and provides good heat collection efficiency at internal pressures similar to or less demanding than that for a mass-produced Dewar flask.
Patent GB-2408025-A (GB)
Title: Method of modifying a vehicle involving removal of the b-pillar
Inventor: SAMUELS HOWARD DANIEL
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of modifying a vehicle having front and rear doors and at least one B-pillar therebetween to allow improved access to the vehicle comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) if necessary removing at least one of the doors from the vehicle; <LI>(b) removing the B-pillar; <LI>(c) mounting the B-pillar to one of the doors; <LI>(d) if necessary remounting the removed door, </SL> the mounting of the B-pillar on the door being such that the B pillar resumes substantially its original position in the vehicle when the door with the B pillar mounted thereon is closed, means being provided on one or both of the B pillar and the vehicle frame to cause the B-pillar to engage with the frame of the vehicle so as to provide a structural member upon such closure.
Patent GB-2409232-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle tailgate remote locking system
Inventor: BODEN GEORGE ROBERT
IPC: B60P1/26
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: A remote locking arrangement for a vehicle tailgate (20) is disclosed. The locking arrangement comprises a locking mechanism (25) to be secured to a frame (10) of a vehicle, and a locking formation to be secured to a vehicle tailgate. The locking mechanism is remotely operable, for example under pneumatic control, to engage and retain the locking formation to secure the tailgate in a closed position and to release the locking formation to allow the tailgate to open. In one embodiment, for use with a top-hinged tailgate, the locking formation comprises bars (30) that project downwardly from a lower edge of the tailgate (20), and the locking mechanism comprises movable hook components (36, 38) that can capture and retain the bars. A pneumatic actuator (46) is provided to move the hook components between a locked and and open position.
Patent GB-2402199-A (GB)
Title: Water dispenser outlet valve
Inventor: CHANG KUEI TANG
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A water dispenser outlet valve comprises a body member <B>1</B>, a first controller <B>2</B>, a second controller <B>3</B> and a control switch <B>4</B>. The body has four ports <B>11</B>, <B>12</B>, <B>13</B>, <B>14</B> which are connected to four ports of the first controller <B>203</B>, <B>204</B>, <B>205</B> and <B>207</B>, the second controller 3 which comprises a slot <B>30</B> with a block <B>31</B> and outlet port <B>32</B> is rotated by the control switch to dispense water. The three disc outlet valve can dispense hot, cold and warm water all from one outlet.
Patent GB-2412081-A (GB)
Title: Door clamp
Inventor: GILLIVER PAUL FRANCIS
IPC: B25B5/14
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: A support device for a door, comprising: a main body 5 with adjustable clamping means 1; means for locating said body in an upright position 2, and a quick release device operated via a foot pedal 3. The locating means 2 is movable from a first storage position, to a second stabilising position, relative to the main body 5. The locating means may comprise two stabilising wings 2 that can be locked in either position. A number of rubber pads 4,6 can be used in conjunction with the device, to protect work surfaces and prevent slippage.
Patent GB-2400305-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for varying the temperature of a container for food or drinks
Inventor: DOE JUNG QUY
IPC: A47J31/50
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: Apparatus for varying the temperature of a container (16) for food or drinks is described which comprises a holder (14) for the container (16), an electrical heater or cooler (34), and a switch (36), in which engagement of the container (16) with the holder (14) activates the switch (36). The apparatus may also include a base unit (12) which connects to the holder (14). The apparatus is preferably operated by an external power source, in combination with an internal battery (25).
Patent GB-2402416-A (GB)
Title: Plug installation system for deep water subsea wells
Inventor: DEZEN FRANCISCO
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: Plug retrieval and installation tool (165) is used with a subsea well having a production tree (39), a tubing hanger (31), a passage (41) that extends vertically through the tubing hanger and the tree, and a plug (159) located within a plug profile in the passage within the tubing hanger. The plug retrieval device (165) has a housing and connector that is lowered on a lift line onto the upper end of the tree. An axially extensible stem (173) in the housing is driven by a drive mechanism into the production passage of the tubing hanger. A retrieval member (175) mounted to the stem engages the plug and pulls it upwardly in the passage while the stem is being moved upward. The connector, drive mechanism and retrieval member are powered by the ROV (169).
Patent GB-2424874-A (GB)
Title: Layered, granulated agrichemical compound
Inventor: CARSON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: C05G3/00
Filed: 2004-10-19
Abstract: A layered, granulated agrichemical compound has a core of the active chemical, a first, polymer layer, a second separation layer of dry powder and a final elastomeric coating layer. The active chemical can be a fertiliser, biocide, pesticide, etc. The primary coating layer can be a thermosetting or thermoplastic or elastomeric material such as collagen, gelatine, ldp or latex's but preferably urea formaldehyde resins. The dry coating layer can be clays or zeolite type minerals but preferably 50% bentonite and 50% talc. The preferred final layer is a latex or rubber material. Preferably, the agrichemical is present in 83-97.5% by weight, layer b)10-1.0, layer c) 2-0.5 and layer d) 5-1.0%. The compound is applied to the soil and is slow release.
Patent GB-2407275-A (GB)
Title: Padded horse jump guard
Inventor: EARLS MICHAEL
IPC: A63K3/04
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A fence guard 10 for a horse fence, jump or hurdle 12 comprises a core of resiliently deformable material and a wear-resistant outer layer. The guard 10 preferably consists of a pair of lateral members 14 and an upper transverse member 16 and a lower transverse member 18. The guard members 14, 16, 18 are fixed to the fence 12 using adhesive, screws, cable ties or the like. The fence guard 10 may be of modular construction that allows it to be fixed to fences 12 of different sizes. The fence guard members 14, 16, 18 are preferably L-shaped so as to cover an edge of the fence 12. The outer layer is preferably liquid impermeable and brightly coloured. The guard 10 help prevent injuries to horses and jockeys.
Patent GB-2415738-A (GB)
Title: Clothes peg with releasable securing means
Inventor: HICKEY DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: D06F55/02
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A peg 101 for holding articles on a line, comprising a first member 102 having a first jaw portion 105 and a first lever portion 106 and a second member 103 having a second jaw portion 107 and a second lever portion 108. The peg has a pivot means 104 pivotally connecting the first member and the second member at a position between the jaw portion and the lever portion of each member, and also a releasable securing means 111 configured to secure the position of the first member relative to the second member at various positions. Each of said jaw portions defines a jaw 109 and110, and the peg is configured such that the jaws are pivotable towards each other by pivoting the lever portions towards each other.
Patent GB-2415730-A (GB)
Title: Base unit for a road stud
Inventor: ASHTON ROD
IPC: E01F9/07
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: The base unit 100, for use with depressible road studs, has a substantially rectangular shape comprising front 106 and back 107 portions and opposing side walls101,102, with a cavity 110 for retaining a resilient insert located between the front portion, the back portion and the side walls, wherein the external surface of each side portion incorporates one or more recesses 131A,131B,131C,132A,132B,132C. Each recess preferably extends to the bottom of the base unit, and comprises a groove with a rounded profile or horizontal cross-section that runs vertically, in use, down the external surface of the side wall and which is arched at the top. There are preferably three recesses in each side wall that each extend vertically for at least half the height of the corresponding wall. Each recess preferably extends at least halfway into the thickness of the corresponding side wall and with the recesses being positioned so that after installation they do not extend above the road surface. The cavity is preferably positioned between the recesses with projections 121,122 projecting into the cavity from the side walls for retaining the resilient insert being positioned so that they are interspersed with the recesses.
Patent GB-2428938-A (GB)
Title: Unauthorized call activity in a cellular communication network
Inventor: WILLIAMS TIMOTHY D
IPC: H04W12/12
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: A cellular communications system 100 includes a subscriber unit 101 having a subscriber identity. The unit 101 transmits locally generated call log data over an air interface, e.g. the cellular system, an IR link or a WLAN to the system. A billing processor 117 in the system generates billing data for the subscriber unit 101. The billing data may contain data equivalent to the call log data from the subscriber unit 101. A call activity processor 119 receives the received call log data and billing data and includes a comparison processor which compares the two sets of data. Any discrepancy indicates unauthorized call activity. The call log data may comprise, call start or end time, call duration, amount of data communicated in a call, destination identity, or call location.
Patent GB-2427718-A (GB)
Title: Method for generating grid using computer
Inventor: SHIMIZU KOICHI
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: A base grid line (B1 through B4) running through each vertex (P1 through P4) of a component is generated by a computer. When the interval between the base grid lines is shorter than the shortest grid interval designated by a user, the relevant base grid line is automatically deleted. According to the number of grid lines designated by the user, one or a plurality of auxiliary grid line (A1 through A3) is automatically inserted between the base grid lines.
Patent GB-2434031-A (GB)
Title: Mold compound cap in a flip chip multi-matrix array package and process of making same
Inventor: LEBONHEUR VASSOUDEVANE
IPC: H01L21/56
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A molding compound cap structure is disclosed. A process of forming the molding compound cap structure is also disclosed. A microelectronic package is also disclosed that used the molding compound cap structure. A method of assembling a microelectronic package is also disclosed. A computing system is also disclosed that includes the molding compound cap structure. The molding compound cap includes a configuration that exposes a portion of microelectronic device.
Patent GB-2432315-A (GB)
Title: Conversion of Japanese Knotweed contaminated materials to inert materials
Inventor: GIBSON ALEXANDER
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: Excavated, knotweed-contaminated soils and clays are spray drenched with Tordon¹ 22k or other weed killer to a depth of one metre. A further one metre layer of knotweed-contaminated, excavated material is then laid on top of the first layer and also spray drenched and the procedure repeated as necessary, the weight of the layers creating a pressure to ensure that the weed killer seeps into all the stockpile mound materials and eradicates all the knotweed roots, crowns and stems. If knotweed regenerates on the top surface, the latter is spray drenched again when the regenerated plants have reached a height of 100mm then left for 14 days before being dug over at a depth of one metre.
Patent GB-2418943-A (GB)
Title: Tubular expander
Inventor: BRISCO DAVID PAUL
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2003-05-05
Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member 10, comprises a plurality of slips 112; a plurality of packer cups 128 coupled to a tubular packer cup mandrel 110; a tubular expansion cone mandrel 118 coupled to a tubular inner mandrel 116 defining a longitudinal passage having a throat passage 118d for receiving a ball, and a radial pressure port; a tubular expansion cone 122 coupled to the tubular expansion cone mandrel 118 including a tapered outer expansion surface 122d for radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular member 10; a tubular guide nose coupled to the tubular expansion cone mandrel defining a longitudinal passage; a bypass tube positioned within a tubular inner mandrel 116 coupled to the expansion cone mandrel 118 and a tubular shoe defining a longitudinal passage; and an annular longitudinal bypass passage defined between the tubular inner mandrel 116 and the bypass tube.
Patent GB-2434402-A (GB)
Title: Clip with flexible tensioning member
Inventor: ELLWOOD CHARLES
IPC: F16B2/08
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: A device 2 for preventing the jaws 30, 32 of a clip 4 from opening, the device 2 comprising a flexible tensioning member 5 that extends about jaws 30, 32 of the clip 4. The device 2 may comprise a strap 5, a first tensioning part 6 and second tensioning part 8. The first and second tensioning parts may each comprise a first attachment member 10, 12, a second attachment member 14, 16, an attachment pin 18, 20 and a retaining pin 22, 24. The first tensioning part may further comprise a hook 26 and the second tensioning part may further comprise a cam 28 with handle. The flexible tensioning member may comprise a strap 5 that has one end engaged by the hook 26. In use, the clip is attached to an article to be clamped, for example a cable, and the device used to hold the jaws 30, 32 of the clip closed. The strap 5 is tensioned by applying a force to its free end.
Patent GB-2435904-A (GB)
Title: Engine casing insert
Inventor: NORTHFIELD QUINTEN JOHN
IPC: F04D27/02
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: A gas turbine engine compressor or fan casing 10 surrounds a rotor of unshrouded blades 6, wherein in the vicinity of the blade tips 14, the casing 10 is provided with an insert formed of fibre reinforced composite material which may be bismaleimide. The insert provides a number of circumferentially extending recirculation grooves 20 to improve the surge margin of the compressor or fan.
Patent GB-2424722-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating relevance sensitive collation keys
Inventor: NOVY ALON R
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating collation keys that can be used by sorting methods so as to arrange a sequence of data objects in order of their semantic relevance to the user or their relevance to an operating context. The constituent data values of each data object are "weighted" according to semantic relevance and a composite collation key is generated that reflects the data object's overall relevance. The method can be used to schedule complex technical processes that include a large set of tasks, for example, in a complex processing plant there may be a need to schedule and manage a large number of technical tasks having multiple attributes, e.g., attributes that are definable by a numeric quantity.
Patent GB-2425273-A (GB)
Title: Screening finger tine assembly
Inventor: COX MATTHEW
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A screening finger assembly which comprises a holder (19), and a set of generally parallel finger tines (16) spaced apart in a row and each mounted in cantilever manner in a respective mounting (20, 22) in the holder (19), in which: each tine (16) has an outboard end (17), and an inboard end (18) which is firmly clamped in the respective mounting (20, 22); the inboard end (18) of each tine (16) includes a tapered portion; each mounting takes the form of a mounting bush (20) which is securely mounted in position in the holder (19), and an intermediate load-absorbing sleeve (22) arranged internally of the bush (20) and having an internal surface corresponding in shape to the tapered portion (18) of the tine (16) which it receives; and fastening means (23, 24) which is operative to move the tapered portion (18) of the tine (16) axially into firm clamping engagement with the internal surface of the intermediate sleeve (22) to clamp the tine (16) in position.
Patent GB-2423782-A (GB)
Title: Pressure control apparatus and method
Inventor: RODET VINCENT F E
IPC: E21B43/04
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: A method of ressure control in an isolated lower wellbore annulus 23, defined by a conduit sealably positioned within an isolated lower wellbore segment, is achieved while gravel packing by sensing the pressure within the isolated lower annulus and admitting fluid from the isolated lower annulus into the conduit 24 at one or more locations along the conduit when the sensed pressure corresponds to one or more threshold pressure conditions. The annulus pressure can be sensed while gravel packing using a pressure-sensitive device 48 disposed in the annulus, e.g., positioned by the conduit at a high pressure location. The pressure-sensitive device can actuate one or more diverter valves 30 carried along the conduit 24 to admit fluid from the annulus into the conduit at one or more of the locations, and thereby control the pressure in the isolated lower annulus 23. Also disclosed are an apparatus and specific constructional details of the diverter valve 30.
Patent GB-2439143-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment machines with main and supplementary games
Inventor: JONES SHANE
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A coin-operated player-operable gaming machine has a main game, a pre-gamble game and a supplementary feature game. After actuation with a game-playing stake, a player can opt to play either the main game or the pre-gamble game, and both of these games have successful outcomes which permit transfer to the supplementary feature game. The pre-gamble game also has an enhancement outcome which gives rise to enhancement of the supplementary feature game. The main game may involve symbol selection using rotatable symbol-bearing reels (14). The pre-gamble game may involve a matrix (17) of marked display zones which are selectively back-illuminated. The supplementary game may also involve a matrix (18) of selectively back-illuminated marked display zones.
Patent GB-2442966-A (GB)
Title: Letterbox with security attachments
Inventor: RABINOVITCH ALEXANDER
IPC: A47G29/124
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: A letter box with security attachments comprising a letter box aperture (1) arranged in a structure (2), a letterplate means (11) with a hinged spring-loaded flap means (12), which is adapted for opening inwards the letter box aperture (1), a protection means for hindering attempts to introduce non-post items or gain access through the letter box aperture (1) and a detention means for hindering attempts to withdraw items through the letter box aperture (1). The protection means has the barrier means (6) and the guiding means (5) bound with the hinged spring-loaded flap means (12) by a hinge means (3). All those are movable along the trajectory directed by the direction means (9), which is interconnected with the guiding means (5) and adjustably attached to a bracket means (8), for forming of an insertion slot (18) with an adjustable height in the letter box aperture (1). The letterplate means (11) is adjustably attached by its fixing means to the bracket means (8). The detention means (9) is adjustably provided in the insertion slot (18) or near it.
Patent GB-2432665-A (GB)
Title: Real-time monitoring optically trapped carbon nanotubes
Inventor: TAN SHIDA
IPC: C01B31/02
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to monitor carbon nanotubes (CNTs). A carbon nanotube (CNT) is manipulated in a fluid by a laser beam. An illuminating light from a light source is aligned along axis of the CNT to produce an optical response hum the CNT. The CNT is monitored using an optical sensor according to the optical response.
Patent GB-2441301-A (GB)
Title: Support assembly
Inventor: INGE DOUGLAS ANDREW
IPC: B60B19/14
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A support assembly 13 for a surface treating appliance comprises a central roller 29 arranged to engage a surface and outer rollers 30a and 30b at either end of the central roller. The rollers together define a rolling support surface 37 and the outer rollers rotate about an axis 35 spaced from the rotational axis 36 of the central roller. This arrangement of rollers provides a rolling support surface over a wide range of motions, and spacing the rotational axes of the rollers permits the rollers to be arranged relative to one another to define a region 38 into which components of the appliance are mountable.
Patent GB-2447952-A (GB)
Title: Solid fuel boiler
Inventor: GRANT STEPHEN WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F24H1/28
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: The boiler 1, for burning solid granular fuel such as wood pellets, includes a base wall 11, a top wall 12 and side walls 13, 14 and 15 defining an enclosure 16 for hot gasses. At least a portion of the walls are hollow heat enclosures for carrying water to be heated. A burner 10 is also housed in the enclosure 16. A heat exchanger means 20 is mounted to an exhaust gas outlet 30 communicating with an exhaust gas flue 7. The heat exchanger means 20 may include at least one conduit and a vortex inducing baffle assembly 23 formed by spirally wound plate. The baffle may be a relatively loose fit and project through the conduit. Means 27, 28 may be provided to move the baffle back and forth within the conduit to clean the baffle.
Patent GB-2449262-A (GB)
Title: Instrument illumination device
Inventor: MEZOUARI SAMIR
IPC: B60Q3/04
Filed: 2007-05-14
Abstract: An illumination device suitable for the illumination of an instrument of a vehicle comprises a substantially Y shaped light guide having a first leg portion 3a a second leg portion 3b and a third leg portion 3c coupled at a junction 1e; an LED 1b coupled to one end of the first portion 3a of the light guide; and in which the second portion 3b and the third portion 3c have an internal peripheral portion and an external peripheral portion, and said second leg portion 3b and said third leg portion 3c are arranged in operation to illuminate a segment of an instrument. Each of the second leg portion 3b and third leg portion 3c have first grooves (1a, figure 3) formed along the internal peripheral portion, and second grooves (1f) formed along the second peripheral portion so as to evenly distribute the light over the illuminated segment of an instrument. An instrument comprising such an illumination device is also provided.