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Patent GB-2387380-A (GB)
Title: Fuel tank connector
Inventor: KIMISAWA TOSHIHIDE
IPC: B60K15/01
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A connector 1 for a fuel tank T includes a flange portion 10, an outer connecting portion 11 to be connected to a pipe member H and an inner connecting portion 12 to be inserted into a fuel tank T through a connecting opening TC of the fuel tank T. The inner connecting portion 12 has an engaging portion 12a to be engaged with an engaged portion 2a provided to a casing member 2 when the member 2 is to be disposed in the fuel tank T. The flange portion 10 includes an outer flange member 10b made of a synthetic resin same as that of an outer surface of the fuel tank T, and an inner flange member 10a made of a synthetic resin having a gas barrier property and a rigidity higher than that of the synthetic resin constituting the outer flange member 10b. The inner connecting portion 12 and the inner flange member 10b are made of the same material. The case member 2, 21 may house a float 22 constituting a float valve 20. At least an outer peripheral portion of the outer flange member 10 is heat fused or welded to the fuel tank T.
Patent GB-2400486-A (GB)
Title: Densification of ceria based electrolytes
Inventor: STEELE BRIAN CHARLES HILTON
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: The fabrication of ceria based electrolytes to densities greater than 97% of the theoretical achievable density by sintering at temperatures below 1200{C, preferably approximately 1000{C, is disclosed. The electrolyte has a concentration of divalent cations minus an adjusted concentration of trivalent cations of between 0.01 mole % and 0.1 mole %.
Patent GB-2391918-A (GB)
Title: chain tensioner with toothed wedge ratchet mechanism
Inventor: YOSHIDA OSAMU
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A chain tension imparting device (100, figure 1) with a ratchet mechanism which allows a plunger 120 to protrude toward a travelling chain, whilst offering limited movement in a retractive direction to combat problems with noise when the vehicle is started up. The device comprises a housing body 110 in which the plunger 120 slides; a plunger protrusion biasing spring 130; a cam-receiving ring 140, which is displaced in an opening of larger diameter at the protruding end; a cam-receiving biasing spring 150 for biasing the cam-receiving ring 140 in the protrusive direction of the plunger 120; a pair of wedge-shaped cam chips 160, 160, which slide on sloped cam guide grooves 141, 141, formed on the cam-receiving ring 140 and engage with a plurality of racks 121, 121 engraved on the outer circumference of the plunger 120; a cam-guiding ring 170, for controlling disengagement of the wedge-shaped cam chips 160; and a seal plate 180, which seals the protruding end side of the housing body 110.
Patent GB-2389382-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for changing lines
Inventor: BAYER HANS-JOACHIM
IPC: E21B7/28
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for changing lines without excavating, by means of an annular overhead boring head (1) and a drive (18, 20, 22) for rotating a front module (10) arranged on the overhead boring head.
Patent GB-2391105-A (GB)
Title: Reduced thermal pole tip protrusion for a magnetic head
Inventor: PUST LADISLAV
IPC: G11B5/187
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A magnetic transducer head 10, for use in a magnetic data storage and retrieval system, comprises a substrate 12 with a reader 16 having a top shield 30 and a bottom shield 24. To reduce pole tip protrusion, at least one of the shields has a layer of material 46, 52 which has a lower coefficient of thermal expansion than the shield itself to compensate for the thermal expansion of the shield during operation.
Patent GB-2406059-A (GB)
Title: A method of stringing a racquet
Inventor: BENNETT JONATHAN WILLIAM
IPC: A63B51/06
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: A method of stringing a racquet in which three sets of strings are interwoven and tensioned to form the string grid. The angle between the strings and spacing may be varied. The method may be used for racquets for a variety of games.
Patent GB-2407784-A (GB)
Title: Separating apparatus
Inventor: STRUTT BENJAMIN JOHN
IPC: B01D45/12
Filed: 2003-11-08
Abstract: The separating apparatus (100, fig. 2) comprises an upstream separating chamber 132 in which cyclonic separation takes place and an inlet 118 to the separating chamber 132. A shroud 124 comprises a wall 126 having a multiplicity of through-holes 128 forming an outlet from the separating chamber 132, the shroud 124 further comprises a lip 130' extending from the wall 126 into the separating chamber 132, characterized in that lip 130' has a plurality of apertures 136 therethrough. The provision of apertures 136 in the depending lip 130' allows the airflow to be drawn through the apertures 136 whilst it is still in the separating chamber 132. This has the effect of capturing some of the dirt and dust which remains entrained within the airflow so that it collects on the upstream side (130a, fig 2) of the lip 130'. Thus the shroud through-holes 128 are presented with less entrained dirt and dust and the risk of the through-holes 128 becoming blocked is reduced. In a preferred embodiment the apertures are narrow at their upstream end and widen towards the downstream end (136', fig. 3c). The apparatus forms part of a dual cyclone with a downstream cyclone arranged in series.
Patent GB-2408221-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for removing particulate material from a liquid
Inventor: RAMELLA STUART EDWARD ALAN
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a set of parts 1 for assembly to provide apparatus 2 for removing particulate material from a liquid such as storm water, comprising a plurality, in the embodiment four, of stackable units 3 assembable in a substantially leak-free mode and a plurality of elements 4 adapted to provide for an internal flow passage 5 shown by arrows 'x' for liquid passing through the apparatus 2 whereby to separate particulate material from the liquid. The stackable units 3 comprise a plurality of plastic tubes having an external flanged surface, the tubes 3 being stacked end on end and being secured together by plastic welding to form the apparatus 2. The lower, as viewed and in use unit 3' is a blind unit i.e. one having a closed end which forms a base for the apparatus 2, the unit also providing a sump for collection of silt. The apparatus may contain a removable silt bucket 12 and a further element 15 to trap floating debris. The element 15 may further comprise a sponge-like filter (17).
Patent GB-2410176-A (GB)
Title: Vertical louvre blind fitting
Inventor: HARDY STUART
IPC: A47H5/00
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A fitting 8 for attaching a louvre and/or a voile to a hanger comprises a one piece plastics moulding comprising two leaves 12, 14, connected by a hinge 16 moulded integrally between the two leaves 12, 14. The leaves 12, 14 engage about a louvre and clips 38, 40, 50 hold the leaves together to retain the louvre. A voile may be attached to the hanger using hook and loop fastener pads (54, 56, Fig 5).
Patent GB-2411124-A (GB)
Title: Water or light projecting game
Inventor: COOK ALAN
IPC: A63F9/02
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: Apparatus 1 for playing a game comprises a number of orifices 2, means for intermittently expelling material through each orifice towards a user 4 at selected times, and a controller for determining the selected times of expulsion from each orifice. Each orifice 2 may have a fixed aim, or may be capable of expelling material towards different points, and the controller may cause expulsion of material in a random or pre-programmed manner. Means 5 may be provided to visually or audibly indicate from which orifice material will be expelled, and the orifices may be mounted on poles 6, e.g. collapsible, telescopic or folding poles, or pods (see fig. 7). The material may be a solid, e.g. balls or rings, or may comprise a light source, e.g. laser. Alternatively, the material may be a fluid, e.g. water, which is supplied to the orifices through valves (see fig's 4 and 6). The apparatus may include one or more paddles (see fig. 8), which a player may use to block the expelled material, and the apparatus may be adapted to require the movements of various martial arts or dance styles in order to block the expulsions, e.g. the katas of karate.
Patent GB-2411225-A (GB)
Title: Multi-light source, multi-section fibre optic christmas tree
Inventor: HUANG CHEN-YANG
IPC: A47G33/06
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A multi-light source multi-light section fibre optic Christmas tree comprises a base plate (11), a color control panel (12), a plurality of fibre optic sections, a plurality of lighting elements (14) and a plurality of control lines (122), in which the base plate (11) receives the color control panel (12) consisting of a power cable (121) and the control lines (122). The electronic control circuit will regulate the color change of the lighting elements (14) and supply power to the lighting elements (14). The lighting elements are high colorful LED electronically controlled to gain high safety and low operation temperature.
Patent GB-2396827-A (GB)
Title: Exercise device
Inventor: GIBAS ANTHONY MICHAEL
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: An exercice device comprising a foot-rest (6) including a curved lower surface (1), and a substantially rigid upper surface (3), designed to deform under the body weight of the user. An embodiment may include means (4) for securing the device to a user's foot. Rocking of the device by a user enables them to exercice their leg while seated.
Patent GB-2399582-A (GB)
Title: A pressure control system for a wet connect/disconnect hydraulic control line connector
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT C
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: A pressure control system for a wet connect/disconnect hydraulic control line connector includes a reservoir and a piston in said reservoir. The reservoir contains hydraulic fluid or equivalent and the piston is biaised by hydrostatic pressure or an atmospheric chamber and hydrostatic pressure. Pressure in the hydraulic line being controlled by the system is controllable based upon the existence or lack of an atmospheric chamber and its placement. The method for controlling pressure in a hydraulic control line wet connector includes running the control system and biasing the piston to control pressure.
Patent GB-2400615-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of fabric articles
Inventor: SCHEPER WILLIAM MICHAEL
IPC: C11D3/37
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: Methods and compositions to treat fabrics with lipophilic fluid and a rebuild agent arc provided by the present invention.
Patent GB-2405510-A (GB)
Title: Printing data
Inventor: KEITHLEY DOUGLAS GENE
IPC: B41J5/30
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: Print data is formatted to pixel data including pixel values 54. A grid of pixels having a predetermined pattern of pixel values is identified 56 and a predetermined pcode grid is obtained from memory for the identified grid of pixels 58 and sent for printing.
Patent GB-2419246-A (GB)
Title: Operation of a switched reluctance motor from a single-phase AC supply
Inventor: DESSOWKY YASSER GABER
IPC: H02P25/08
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: A conventional switched reluctance motor includes a housing; a stator formed by laminating of electromagnetic steel plates and having a plurality of pairs of opposing stator pole portions; a rotor formed by laminations of electromagnetic steel plates and having a plurality of pairs of rotor pole portions. The rotor disposed in the stator such that when the rotor rotates, each of the rotor pole portions moves in and out of the alignment with each of the stator pole portions. On each of the stator pole portions, a coil is wound such that the coils which are wound on each of the pairs of opposing stator pole portions are connected in series with each other to form one phase winding. Each phase winding is connected in series with a switching element such as a thyristor to from one branch. All branches are connected in parallel to a single-phase AC supply. Thereby a magnetic flux is generated between each pair of stator pole portions when a current is supplied from the ac supply to the stator coil and repeated many cycles as long as the rate of change of inductance of this stator phase is positive. The number of cycles of phase current depends on the ratio between the rotor speed in radian per second to the angular frequency of the supply voltage in radian per second. A magnetic attractive force occurs between the rotor pole portions and stator pole portions as they approach one another. This magnetic attractive force produces a motoring torque which can be controlled by controlling the switching delay angle of the switching element where the higher the load torque, the lower the speed. This is because, for low speeds, the current repeats many cycles during the positive rate of change of inductance period and consequently the average torque is high while, for high speeds, the current does not repeat many cycles during the positive rate of change of inductance period and consequently the average torque is low.
Patent GB-2405603-A (GB)
Title: Method for gasification of a solid carbonaceous feed and a reactor for use in such a method
Inventor: STIL JACOB HENDRIK
IPC: C10J3/48
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A method for gasification of a solid carboneous feed, wherein said gasification is performed in an elongated gasification reactor vessel comprising a gasifier unit, a co-axial positioned cooled channel through which the dust-loaded hot-gaseous product of the gasifier unit is discharged from the reactor, and means to supply a quench gas to the dust-loaded hot gaseous product at a position downstream of said gasifier unit, wherein to an annular space between the reactor vessel wall and the cooled channel a dust-free gas is supplied at a rate sufficient to ensure that no dust-loaded hot gas will flow from the cooled channel to said annular space.
Patent GB-2422314-A (GB)
Title: Self-contained, illuminated single use surgical retractor
Inventor: SANDERSON WILLIAM LEE
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: A self-contained, single use illuminated surgical retractor which has various shaped blades 4. The retractor has a built in power source and does not require any external assistance. The light source 5 passes over the blade to illuminate the retracted area. The retractor is supplied in different lengths and widths and with various shaped blades 4 to accommodate different body areas and depths of wounds. The retractor is provided sterile and fully assembled and the light may be operated by a half turn of the cap 1. The blade 4 and handle 2 may be constructed in one piece and each unit may be made for specific requirements.
Patent GB-2409273-A (GB)
Title: Improved deposition of dissolved analyte to hydrophobic surfaces by desolvation of organic solvents
Inventor: WALL DANIEL B
IPC: C02F1/28
Filed: 2003-10-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of depositing an analyte of interest on a hydrophobic surface, e.g., DIOS-MS substrates, by desolvating organic solvents from the aqueous analyte solution prior to deposition.
Patent GB-2410361-A (GB)
Title: Method of generating a postage mark
Inventor: PATEL-EVANS ASHA
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: A method of generating a postage mark suitable for use in a method of authenticating a postage mark, the method comprising the steps of providing a plain text, user readable representation of a plurality of information items in one component of said postage mark, and encoding or encrypting a plurality of information items in another component of the postage mark.
Patent GB-2423120-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic ram and resonant oscillator for wave power conversion
Inventor: FARLEY FRANCIS JAMES MACDONALD
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: The water rises and falls inside a partially submerged hollow chamber, open to the sea at the bottom but closed at the sides and top, except for a hole equipped with a float valve 29. When the water reaches the top of the chamber the float valve 29 closes and some water is driven at high pressure through a non-return valve (7, fig.1) into a hydraulic accumulator. This hydraulic ram may be mounted on an elongated hull or hulls 20 with superstructure 21 supporting elevated ballast 24 which is varied to bring the roll period into resonance with the waves. Auxiliary floats 22 on each side above the waterline contact the water when the roll angle is large and prevent capsize. Water pumped by the rams at high pressure may be used to generate electricity, for desalination or, if the equipment is deployed in a fresh water lake, for irrigation. The hydraulic ram may be incorporated into a floating buoy (fig. 2).
Patent GB-2426426-A (GB)
Title: Footwear with interchangeable covers
Inventor: READ KAY
IPC: A43B3/12
Filed: 2005-05-28
Abstract: Footwear with covers that are detachably fastened to the uppers of the footwear, by changing the cover attached to the upper the wearer can change the style/colour of the footwear. Each cover may be a different colour or style and may be attached to the upper of the footwear by fasteners 5a such as Velcro (RTM), poppers, ties, screws, adhesive, clasps, buttons, zips or magnets. An additional slip cover may be placed over the heel of the footwear. The slip cover may be secured under the arch of the footwear and have a strap that is secured around the wearer's leg.
Patent GB-2421542-A (GB)
Title: Portable computer case fastened by means of two simultaneously actuated pivoting hooks
Inventor: WANG WEN-CHIEH
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: A lock used in a portable computer 1 formed of a base member 11 and a display 12 includes a left-side hook 3 and a right-side hook 4 respectively pivoted to the base member on the inside, and an elongated operating frame bar 2 axially slidably mounted inside the base member of the portable computer and coupled between the left-side hook 3 and the right-side hook 4 for operation by the user to simultaneously bias the left-side hook and the right-side hook by means of a lever action and to further force the left-side hook and the right-side hook out of a respective through hole 112,113 at the base member into engagement with a respective retaining block 122,123 at the display to lock the display to the base member.
Patent GB-2426680-A (GB)
Title: A fish-bite detector
Inventor: FOX CLIFFORD ROYSTON
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A fish-bite detector (5) comprising a housing (10) having two projecting parts (14) which project in an intended upward direction from a main body of the housing (10). A portion of a fishing rod rests between the projecting parts (14) when the detector (5) is in use. At least one of the projecting parts (14) is provided with a further part (20) which can be extended beyond that projecting part (14), and subsequently retracted.
Patent GB-2427567-A (GB)
Title: A soccer teaching aid
Inventor: WILLIAMS JASON
IPC: A63B45/02
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A football adapted to guide a kicker into making contact with the ball in the correct manner for achieving a desired trajectory. The football has an image on the surface of the ball which indicates the point at which the ball should be kicked and the part of the foot used to strike the ball. The ball may feature two images on opposite faces which depict the two parts of the foot most commonly used to strike the ball, the instep (1) and the laces (2, fig.2). A spot indicating the central part of the boot may also be included. A series of numbered markers, lines which define the three axes and a grid may also be included to assist with alignment of the ball.
Patent GB-2428043-A (GB)
Title: Benefit agent delivery systems
Inventor: HUNTER ROBERT ALAN
IPC: C08L33/10
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: Polymer particles comprising a benefit agent, preferably a sugar polyester are delivered to fabric during laundering and give long lasting adherence of the benefit agent to fabric during laundering. The particle comprises a benefit agent and a polymer and is prepared using miniemulsion polymerisation. A method of depositing a benefit agent, preferably a sugar polyester, onto a substrate by means of such a composition is also disclosed. The polymer particles are preferably polybutylmethacrylate.
Patent GB-2428379-A (GB)
Title: A self cleaning basin, sink, toilet and bidet
Inventor: PAVEK RODNEY CRAIG
IPC: A47K1/04
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: A basin/sink/toilet/bidet with spiral contours on the interior surface of the basin/sink/toilet/bidet that spiral towards the drain; the contours increase the velocity of the draining water to allow the water and waste to be removed from the basin/sink/toilet/bidet more effectively.
Patent GB-2417354-A (GB)
Title: Locating system
Inventor: RICHARDS ANTHONY
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: The system comprises a transceiver 20 for association with an object to be located and a locator device 40 which is capable of radio communication with the transceiver. The transceiver and locator devices are configured to use wireless specification IEEE 802. 15.4. The locator device includes a signal strength meter for determining the distance between the transceiver and locator. If the signal strength falls below a certain level the locator sets off an alarm. The locator may also include a distance indicator such as an LCD bar chart or a set of lights.
Patent GB-2424498-A (GB)
Title: Test simulation using live real-world characteristics
Inventor: JANES STEPHEN D
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A system for simulating at least one test comprises an agent manager to determine a test, a test object coupled to the agent manager capable of capturing at least one live test characteristic, for example live trace or log, from the execution of a test and a simulator framework coupled to the test object capable of simulating a test and providing a test characteristic to the agent manager. The system works by executing a test in a live communications network and collecting a live characteristic. A test characteristic is then generated based on the live characteristic and is then used when simulating the test. A script taken from a script database or generated by a script simulator could be used in conjunction with the live test characteristic to generate the test characteristic. The system could be used with test objects that are capable of simultaneous initiation of live and simulated execution of a test. The test object could also comprise a simulation broker capable of determining if the test is to be executed live or simulated. This system could be used to enable product testing outside of the context of a live network but under the simulated conditions of a live network.
Patent GB-2417792-A (GB)
Title: Real-time drilling optimization based on mwd dynamic measurements
Inventor: DASHEVSKIY DMITRIY
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A drilling control system provides, in one aspect, advisory actions for optimal drilling. Such a system or model utilizes downhole dynamics data and surface drilling parameters, to produce drilling models used to provide to a human operator with recommended drilling parameters for optimized performance. In another aspect, the output of the drilling control system is directly linked with rig instrumentation systems so as to provide a closedloop automated drilling control system that optimizes drilling while taking into account the downhole dynamic behavior and surface parameters. The drilling models can be either static or dynamic. In one embodiment the simulation of the drilling process uses neural networks to estimate some nonlinear function using the examples of input-output relations produced by the drilling process.