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Patent GB-2457434-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense tap with two valves
Inventor: CARTER DAVID PETER
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: A beverage dispense tap 2 has separate inlets 30, 32 for connection to product lines and associated valves 4, 6 arranged coaxially for controlling flow of fluid from each inlet 30, 32 to an outlet 34. A manually operable handle 8 is provided for operating the valves 4, 6 separately or in combination. Movement of the handle in one direction may open the first valve 4, and movement of the handle in the other direction may open the second valve 6. Alternatively, movement of the handle in one direction from a rest position may open both valves 4, 6 simultaneously. The inlets may be connected to supplies of the same or different fluids. The valve members may comprise concentric outer and inner piston members 38, 46, one of which is slidably mounted inside the other.
Patent GB-2459869-A (GB)
Title: An interactive apparatus for use with a urinal
Inventor: MACSWEEN GORDON
IPC: E03D13/00
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: An interactive apparatus 1 for a urinal 2 comprises one or more non-contact passive infra-red sensors 11 to 15, computing means and a display 31. The one or more non-contact passive infrared sensors are arranged to detect a flow of liquid within one or more zones 21 to 25 and to output a signal corresponding to the target zone or zones in which the flow of liquid has been detected. The zones are located in the vicinity of a urinal receptacle 2. The computing means receives the signal from the one or more non-contact passive infra-red sensors, processes some or all of the signals from the one or more non-contact passive infra-red sensors and produces an output signal. The output signal is output to the display 31. Also disclosed is a corresponding method for carrying out the invention.
Patent GB-2455162-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for translating a night vision goggle
Inventor: WILLEY CHARLES D
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A mechanism 10 for adjusting the position of an optical device 12 with respect to a field helmet 16 along an axis of translation 22 is provided, movement either fore or aft along this axis 22 alters the distance between the optical device 12 and the eye 18 of the user thus allowing the device 12 to be correctly focused. The mechanism 10 comprises an optical device mounting component for coupling to the optical device 12. A field helmet mounting component 14 for coupling to the field helmet 16 is slideably coupled to the optical device 12 mounting component along the axis of translation 22. A lever 26 configured for selectively engaging a surface of either mounting component permits translation of the optical device 12 mounting component along the axis of translation 22 with respect to the field helmet 16. The optical device 12 mounting component is configured to translate along the axis of translation 22 with respect to the field helmet 16 between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein the optical device is proximal to the helmet 16 in the retracted position and distal to the helmet 16 in the extended position.
Patent GB-2450267-A (GB)
Title: Load bearing assembly with elastomeric edge
Inventor: COFFIELD TMOTHY P
IPC: A47C7/22
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: A load bearing assembly (10) includes a molded plastic retainer (14) that supports a load bearing surface (12) over an opening defined by a frame. The molded plastic retainer (14) includes a first portion (30) attached to the frame (16), a second portion (32) attached to the load bearing surface (12), and at least one elastic connector (34) integrally molded with the retainer (14). The elastic connector (34) is oriented such that it includes a crystalline structure having a greater degree of alignment in one direction than in other directions.
Patent GB-2463886-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchair lift for a vehicle
Inventor: BECK ADAM
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: A wheelchair lift system for mounting on a vehicle comprises a platform assembly 16 in the form of a main platform 30 and a platform extension 32 slidable relative to the main platform, handrails 50 pivotably mounted on the platform 30 and movable between a stowed position and a deployed position by handrail deployment means actuated by movement of the platform. The deployment means may be a cam member (82 fig 6) and a cam follower (84 fig 6), one of which is mounted on the main platform 30 and the other mounted on the platform extension 32, the follower moving the handrail via a lever (70 fig 7) and rod (64 fig 7) or a gear mechanism. A hydraulic system is described for raising the lift and moving the platform extension.
Patent GB-2456621-A (GB)
Title: Queuing cache store requests while read requests are processed until the number of store request reaches a limit or a timeout happens.
Inventor: JACOBI CHRISTIAN
IPC: G06F12/0855
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling the access to a cache memory. The store requests are placed in a store queue 10 and read requests placed in a read queue 12. Priorisation logic 18 decides which queue to forwarded to a cache pipeline 14 using the steps of halting the processing of store requests until, either a group of at least a predetermined minimum number of store requests has been accumulated in the store request queue for being granted access to the cache pipeline 32, or a timeout happens, being defined by a timeout-counter 34, or a fetch request requests data that currently resides in the store queue. When the minimum number of store requests has been accumulated, forwarding the group of store requests for accessing the cache processing pipe for being processed in an overlapping form, and operating the cache pipeline with said group of store requests.
Patent GB-2468315-A (GB)
Title: Tilting fan
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A fan assembly comprises means for creating an air flow and an air outlet 14 for emitting the air flow, the air outlet 14 being mounted on a stand for conveying the air flow to the air outlet 14. The fan assembly comprises a tilt mechanism for tilting the air outlet relative to at least part of the stand. The tilt mechanism comprises a flexible hose 312 defining, at least in part, an air passage through the tilt mechanism. The stand may comprise a telescopic duct for conveying airflow towards the air outlet 14, the duct being connected to a base of the stand which may house the means for creating the airflow. The air outlet 14 may comprise an annular mouth which extends about an opening, air being drawn through the opening by air emitted from the mouth. A Coanda surface may be located adjacent to the mouth and extend about the opening.
Patent GB-2469870-A (GB)
Title: Support assembly for a downhole tool
Inventor: NUTLEY KIM
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2009-05-01
Abstract: A downhole apparatus 14 and a support assembly 18 therefor is described. The downhole apparatus, such as a packer, has a radially expanding portion 26 comprising a swellable elastomeric material selected to increase in volume on exposure to at least one predetermined fluid. The expanding portion may be a ring. The support assembly is operable to be deployed from a first retracted position (fig 2) to a second expanded condition (fig 11) in which it at least partially covers an end of the radially expanding portion of the apparatus. The support assembly comprises an inner surface 32 arranged to face the radially expanding portion, wherein at least a portion of this surface is concave.
Patent GB-2456976-A (GB)
Title: System and process for producing a low suspended solids solution and uses therefore
Inventor: MUNROE FARRELL
IPC: A61K8/98
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: A system and process for the production of a solution containing low suspended solids uses a column (10) where a solvent is passed at least one time through the column (10). The column (10) contains a packing solid comprised of crushed mollusk shells (20, 21) of at least one size in diameter. The ultimate solution has effective applications as a cleaner and disinfectant and has also been found beneficial for the treatment of skin and other bodily diseases. Additionally, the shells can be pulverized and used as an active ingredient in the preparation of an ointment useful for medical treatments.
Patent GB-2458052-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic model predictive control
Inventor: ATTARWALA FAKHRUDDIN T
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: A method of dynamic model predictive control is presented in which both steady state optimization and dynamic moves calculation of the manipulated variables are determined together as part of one optimization solution (211). The method combines steady state optimization and dynamic move calculation such that the steady state optimal targets are determined consistent with the dynamic moves and the resulting dynamic response of the process so that the controlled variables do not violate their low/high limits in both steady state and dynamically. The method utilizes what is described as high limit dynamic violation variables and low limit dynamic violation variables corresponding to each of the controlled variables. The method offers a unique capability of mixing a part dynamic optimization with the steady state optimization as it relates to application of a large model predictive control under varying situations, in particular at or near constraints violations that can be done dynamically in real time for improved and robust control performance without having to change the controller tuning.
Patent GB-2462009-A (GB)
Title: Downhole apparatus comprising a swellable mantle
Inventor: NUTLEY KIM
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2009-07-27
Abstract: A downhole apparatus 10 is described comprising a main body 12 coupled with a well tubing and a swellable mantle 20 disposed on the main body. The swellable mantle expands upon contact with at least one predetermined fluid, and the main body comprises at least one opening 18 for fluid flow between an exterior of the main body and the bore. An insert 26 permits the passage of fluid, through apertures 24 in the swellable mantle, between the exterior of the apparatus and the opening. In one aspect of the invention screens 32 filter solids between the exterior of the apparatus and the bore.
Patent GB-2460377-A (GB)
Title: Headset mounted apparatus mounting a visor with interchangeable filter sets
Inventor: ZULUAGA ANDRES FELIPE
IPC: A61B1/06
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: A portable apparatus having a source, a detector and a filtering element placed a known distance from the source and/or the detector. One embodiment of the apparatus is a headlamp having an illumination source, a camera, and two eye pieces. The headlamp has an adjustable headband for positioning the headlamp on the head of the user and a protective cover for interacting with the camera, eye pieces, and/or illumination source. The protective cover preferably includes multiple sets of filtering elements such that motion about or along an axis changes the filtering elements interacting with the camera, eye pieces, and/or the illumination source.
Patent GB-2476453-A (GB)
Title: Glazing strip
Inventor: MANN ROBERT
IPC: E06B3/62
Filed: 2009-12-15
Abstract: A glazing strip 20 comprises at least two seal elongate bodies 30, 32 arranged side by side and being foldably connected to one another along adjacent facing sides, each body 30, 32 being extruded from a flexible polymer. The strip 20 is convertible from a flat condition to a U shaped channel condition by folding the elongate bodies 30, 32 relative to one another about their foldable connection. The bodies 30, 32 in said flat condition of the strip 20 in cross-section lie in a common flat plane and in said channel condition of the strip 20 in cross-section lie in different planes to define a glazing accommodating channel. The strip may have V shaped surface grooves 29 located at the fold points. It may be manufactured out of a ceramifiable polymer for example polyolefin to give the strip fire resistant properties. The polyolefin may be ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM).
Patent GB-2476253-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Injector Cooled by a Heat Pipe
Inventor: GREGORY JONATHAN MARK
IPC: F23D14/78
Filed: 2009-12-17
Abstract: A fuel injector for a gas turbine engine has an injector head which directs the fuel into a combustion chamber of the engine, and a feed arm which extends from a casing of the engine to the injector head and which includes an internal passage for the transport of fuel to the injector head. The fuel injector has a heat pipe which extends along the feed arm to transfer heat from a high temperature region of the feed arm to a low temperature region located in a bypass airstream of the engine outside the casing. The fuel injector also has a heat exchanger at the low temperature region for dissipating heat transferred by the heat pipe into the bypass airstream. The heat pipe may surround the internal passage of the feed arm, and may include a wick portion and a fluid cavity portion extending parallel to each other along the feed arm. The heat exchanger may include several fins located in the bypass airstream, for example a dedicated bypass airstream, or a fan bypass duct airstream.
Patent GB-2471734-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling rigid bodied cam chock rock-climbing protection devices
Inventor: WALTERS JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A control method facilitating use of cam chocks employed in rock-climbing. The method utilizes a flexible stringVconnected at one end to cam chockCCadjacent pivotal noseN, and at the opposite end to a collarKslidingly connected to a prepared slingS. In cam chock placement and removal, sliding of collarKon slingScauses stringVto rotate cam chockCCabout load barBso adjusting setting size to suit the placement, whilst squeezing either stringVor pliable collarKagainst slingSlocks the cam chock at present set size. Flexural stiffness of stringVacting through collarKon slingSresists inversion to wedge mode of cam chockCCduring device suspension from snap-linkSLpending use (the wedge configuration being available by overriding resistance).
Patent GB-144033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to valves
IPC: F16K15/20
Filed: 1919-04-22
Abstract: 144,033. Low, T. A. April 22, 1919. Tyre valves. - A tyre valve has a lift valve member adjustably loaded by a. spring and adapted to be pulled by the dust-cap tightly against a flexible valve seat clamped between the main and a supplementary casing. The valve seat 4 is held in a recess 3 formed in a casing 2 adapted to be screwed on to a standard casing from which the valve parts have been removed. The valve member 7 has a rib 11 adapted to be pressed into the flexible seat until a plane face 7<a> contacts with the seat and the solid part of the valve contacts with the flange 5. The valve spindle is threaded at its upper end to receive a nut 13 for tensioning the spring 12 and to engage a threaded boss 51 on the cap 17, which is provided with a flexible washer 50 and a depending flange adapted to protect the threads on the casing. In a modification, the supplementary casing is screwed into the main casing.
Patent GB-1206316-A (GB)
Title: Dough kneading and shaping machines
Inventor: FISCHER WOLFGANG
IPC: A21C7/00
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,206,316. Moulding dough. VEREINIGTE BACKEREIMASCHINENWERKE VEB. 1 March, 1968, No. 10036/68. Heading B5A. In dough kneading apparatus wherein kneading cells are defined by openings in a rotary outer drum 13, and recesses in the peripheral surface of an inner drum 6 which both rotates therewith and simultaneously performs a gyratory motion with respect thereto, and wherein the openings are closed over a lower run of the outer drum by a belt, the inner drum 6 is mounted on a bearing 5 which is eccentric with respect to the outer drum, whereby the size of the kneading cells progressively increase during rotation of the drums. The eccentricity of the bearing 5 is adjustable. The outer drum 13 is rotated by a geared wheel 2 and transmits rotary motion to the inner drum 6 by a rod 4, which connects to a crank comprising a bevel wheel 3, carried by the hub of the outer drum 13, and which is also rotated by a bevel 10 on a pulley driven shaft 9 to effect the gyratory motion of the inner drum 6.
Patent GB-803752-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension
Inventor: POINTER ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B60G11/30
Filed: 1955-02-08
Abstract: 803,752. Road-vehicle spring-suspensions; pneumatic springs. GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO. Feb. 8, 1955, No. 10108/58. Divided out of 803,751. Drawings to Specifioation. Classes 108(2) and 108(3) A road vehicle comprises a frame supported on tandem disposed axles by a pneumatic cushion interposed between the frame and a rigid beam member resiliently connected at its ends to the axles, inextensible tie means connected between the frame and a point of the beam intermediate the axles, and members extending forwardly from the axles and connected at their ends to the frame at points midway between the frame sides, the connections including joints permitting vertical swing- ing of the members. The description is identical with that of Specification 803,751, but the claims differ.
Patent GB-514303-A (GB)
Title: Vanity case
IPC: A45D33/00
Filed: 1938-04-02
Abstract: 514,303. Vanity cases. YOUNGHUSBAND, J. L. April 2, 1938, No. 10176. [Class 18] A vanity case is provided with two compartments, one for dry cosmetics and the other for pads saturated with a liquid, the latter compartment being air and water tight. In an embodiment, the two compartments 10, 11, Fig. 1, are hinged together with a hinged flap 15 between them, the sealing means comprising a lining of of rubber on the lower face. In another embodiment there are three compartments of which one, 23, Fig. 2, is sealed when the lid 24 of the case is closed down by a lining 29 of rubber &c. The lid is hinged by pins 27 extending, into solid portions' 28 of the sides of the body part of thecase That portion of the inner surface of the lid covering compartments 21, 22 is polished to constitute a mirror.
Patent GB-1320303-A (GB)
Title: Articulated shutter
IPC: B65G17/08
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1320303 Protecting machine-tool guideways; chip conveyers HENNIG GmbH Gebr 20 April 1971 [24 April 1970] 10177/71 Heading B3B A protective cover or chip conveyer for use on a machine tool comprises articulated members 2, 2<SP>1</SP>, 211 &c. each of which has at one end a coupling projection 3 connected by a web 8 to the main body and end surfaces 9a, 9b which, together with the web 8 define end recesses, and at the other end a coupling recess 4 defined by arms 5, 6 whose outer surfaces 5b, 6b are always at least partially covered, in any relative position of the members 2, 2<SP>1</SP>, 211 &c., by portions of an adjacent member defining the end surfaces 9a, 9b. Thus ingress of foreign matter to the pivot joints is obviated. Each projection 3 has a through bore 11 used for locating lateral fixing plates. The upper surfaces of the members 2, 2<SP>1</SP>, 2<SP>11</SP> &c. have projections 14 arranged in a number of Vee-formations to entrain chips. (For Figures see next page}
Patent GB-498588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in band brakes
IPC: F16D49/06
Filed: 1937-04-10
Abstract: 498,588. Band brakes. CHAMPNEYS, F. C. (Bojesen, P. L.) April 10, 1937, No. 10289. [Class 103 (i)] A brake for an epicyclic gear or other purpose comprises a brake band wound in a coil around the drum in a self-servoing direction from one end to the other, sliding guides for the ends of the band to constrain them to move coaxially with the drum, means for applying a gradually increasing force to one end of the band and means such as a spring for permitting consequential displacement of the other end of the band against a gradually increasing resistance. A coil b wound on a drum a which may be part of the planet cage of an epicyclic gear is connected at one end b<2> to the rod d of a spring plunger the cylinder of which is pivoted at d<3> to a fixed part. The other end b3 of the coil is attached by link c to the piston c<1> of a hydraulic cylinder. A casing b<1> surrounds the coil and the pins b<2>, b<3> at the ends of the coil are mounted in guides b<4>, b<5> free to move circumferentially about the casing bl. The drum rotates in the direction of the arrows. Initial movement of the piston c<1> under the fluid pressure applies the coil to the drum and further movement results in corresponding displacement of the end b<2> against the action of the spring d<4> and increasing braking action which in the case of an epicyclic gear, results in a gradual reduction and increase of speed respectively of the planet cage and the driven shaft. The pressure liquid may be supplied to the cylinder through a non-return valve another valve being opened to release the brake. There may be a pair of brake coils wound in opposite directions around the drum so that the forces which they transmit to the journal of the shaft a<1> are balanced.
Patent GB-1402838-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft take-off or landing abort indicator
IPC: B64D45/00
Filed: 1974-03-07
Abstract: 1402838 Aircraft acceleration indicators R J HANSEN 7 March 1974 [16 March 1973] 10327/74 Addition to 1374503 Headings G1J and G1K An aircraft take-off or landing abort indicator comprises a rectangular chart 32 carrying a representation of a predetermined take-off acceleration or landing deceleration v/s take-off or landing time, means to move the chart linearly at constant speed in the direction of the time scale, and an accelerometer which moves a pointer 50 across the chart, transversely of the chart direction of movement, in accordance with the actual acceleration or deceleration of the aircraft to indicate whether the instantaneous acceleration or deceleration of the aircraft is greater or less than said predetermined value. The chart 32 is slidably supported in a fixed holder 16 and is driven by a friction roller 20 rotated by an electric motor 22 via gearing 24. The accelerometer may be a pendulum 42 Figs. 1, 2 or may comprise an inertial mass 62 Fig. 5 acting on a pressure sensitive resistor 64 determining the level of energization of a solenoid 70 the armature 72 of which is linked to a pointer 78, or, Fig. 6 (not shown), a massactuated condenser (80). A conductive area 38 of the chart 32 indicates inadequate acceleration or deceleration, and the pointer 50 comprises two electrical contacts (56) Fig. 4 (not shown), separated by an insulator, so that if the pointer engages any part of the area 38, a warning circuit is completed to energize a lamp 58 or a buzzer to warn the pilot of too low a takeoff acceleration or landing deceleration. A conductive bar 40 across one end of the chart causes warning to be given that the decision point has been reached. Different charts are used according to prevailing parameters such as aircraft weight, runway length, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure and temperature. The indicator is positioned in the aircraft with its housing wall 12 facing forwards (arrow 18 on Fig. 2) for take-off and rearwards for landing.