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Patent GB-2418965-A (GB)
Title: A brush seal for sealing between a rotating shaft and a housing
Inventor: HIRST ROBERT
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A brush seal for sealing between a rotating shaft and a housing comprises an annular head portion 2 that is co-axial with the rotating shaft and is mounted to the housing 4 in such a way that it has a radial clearance 6 which allows the brush seal to move radially. A plurality of tightly packed bristles 14 are orientated at an angle   r  with respect to the plane that is normal to the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
Patent GB-2421008-A (GB)
Title: A seat belt retractor capable of locking at variable accelerations
Inventor: SVENSSON ROBERT
IPC: B60R22/38
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: A safety belt retractor incorporates a reel (14) upon which part of the safety belt is wound, the reel being mounted in a frame. The reel carries locking elements (25) which are moveable from an initial retracted position to an extended position in response to high acceleration of the reel (14). An inertia element (47) is mounted to the reel, and is provided with peripheral teeth (48) which engage cooperating teeth (57) on a coupling element (51). The coupling element (51) is rotatably mounted relative to the reel and carries an engagement element (59) to engage the locking element. When the coupling element (51) rotates rotationally relative to the reel, the locking elements are moved to the locking position. An inertia mass spring (60) is provided engaging the reel (14) and the inertia element (47). The tension in the spring depends upon the amount of safety belt that is wound onto the reel. When a lot of safety belt is wound on the reel the inertia mass spring provides a firm coupling with the inertia element (47) meaning that a very high acceleration has to be given to the reel to effect unlocking. When almost all of the safety belt has been paid out the inertia mass spring (60) is effectively disconnected from the inertia mass and provides no effect enabling locking to be accomplished at a low acceleration of the reel.
Patent GB-2410217-A (GB)
Title: Print control device for thermal head having heating members acting as both heating elements and temperature detectors
Inventor: FUKUSHIMA ITARU
IPC: B41J2/375
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: A print control device includes a thermal head provided with heating members (100) e.g. thermistors which serve as both a heating element and a temperature detector and a drive circuit which supplies a current to the heating members (100). In use, a control circuit switches the current flowing to the respective heating members between a heating drive and a temperature detection state. A circuit (122) converts temperature values from each of the members (100) to voltage values and detects the values using current which flows during the temperature detection. An analog/digital circuit (112) converts the voltage into a digital value. An adder (113) cumulatively adds digital values obtained by the conversion from the start of heating. A circuit stops the heating drive once a cumulative temperature has been reached. The arrangement may be used in gradation multicolour printing to monochrome thermo-sensitive paper, hologram film printing, or printing using free print patterns without a fixed mold.
Patent GB-2426574-A (GB)
Title: A laser micrometer which has two feeler pins that should be abutted against the surface of the object that is to be measured
Inventor: VALENTE JONATHAN
IPC: G01B21/10
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A micrometer 3 which comprises: two contact surfaces 10, 11 such as contact surfaces of respective pins/ feeler pins, adapted to be abutted against an object. The contact surfaces are disposed a known distance 2C apart. The micrometer is arranged to measure a distance between a location on a surface of the object and a point whose location relative to the contact surfaces is known. The micrometer can output information from which the distance of the location on the surface of the object from a vector connecting points at which the two contact points 10, 11 abut the surface is determined. A wave emitter and receiver such as a laser head (1, fig. 2) may be located between the two contact surfaces 10, 11 to emit waves to a location on the surface of the object, and receive the reflected waves from that location. The wave may be a light wave, or a sound wave. A processor, which may be part of the receiver/emitter, may control the emitter. The processor may be a computer that calculates the dimension of the object from the output of the receiver. The object may have a circular cross-section or a cross-section in a shape of an arc whose diameter is to be determined.
Patent GB-2427280-A (GB)
Title: A gas meter with means for detecting non-combustable contaminants
Inventor: SINGHAL SANJAYA
IPC: G01F15/00
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A gas metering system comprising a gas meter and contaminant detection apparatus, the apparatus comprising a mechanism for determining a value indicative of the amount of contaminant, such as carbon dioxide, present in the gas. Preferably the mechanism comprises an infrared light source for emitting infrared light of preferably 4200nm and a receiver for receiving the light, the light source and receiver arranged within a housing which receives natural gas. The apparatus further comprises processing means for comparing the level of contaminant present and volume of gas measured by the gas meter in order to determine an accurate value for the gas consumption by analysing the level of light received by the receiver.
Patent GB-2431162-A (GB)
Title: Resin composition for use in a froth spraying system
Inventor: GARDIN GREG
IPC: C08J9/14
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A resin composition for use in a forth spraying system for forming polyurethane foam comprises a Mannich polyol, at least one additional polyol other than a Mannich polyol, and a physical blowing agent. The Mannich polyol has a viscosity of at least 4,000 centipoise (4 Pa.s) at 25 {C. The physical blowing agent is selected from the group of volatile non-halogenated C2 to C7 hydrocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, hydrochlorocarbons, and mixtures thereof. The physical blowing agent is present in an amount of greater than 10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the resin composition. A method of forming a polyurethane foam comprises mixing the resin composition with a polyisocyanate in a mixing chamber to form a mixture, and discharging the mixture from a dispensing gun as the resin composition reacts with the polyisocyanate to form the polyurethane foam.
Patent GB-2431111-A (GB)
Title: Chewable oral cleaning and massage bar
Inventor: PSAILA ROY JAMES
IPC: A61C17/00
Filed: 2005-10-15
Abstract: A strong, flexible rubber bar which may be chewed. Preferably the bar is available in various sizes and shapes suitable for the human mouth and may have various colours and flavours. The bar may be supplied with a sterile storage case. The bar may be chewed to clean, massage or exercise the teeth and gums and promote good dental health.
Patent GB-2432685-A (GB)
Title: Method of detecting an unsatisfactory quality of service
Inventor: CONDINI CLAUDIO
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: Method of detecting an unsatisfactory quality of service being experienced by users of a communication network (100) comprises a network monitoring system (135) for generating data record feeds (302) concerning traffic generated by the users. A pattern matching engine (304) is provided to recognise repeated failed attempts to establish a call between users of the communication network (100) or repeated calls of impractically short duration. The pattern matching engine (304) generates an alert or alarm in response to detection of such usage behaviour from the data record feeds. The communications service usage behaviour may comprise the user establishing a call, the call being prematurely terminated and subsequently re-established. The communication network (100) may be a wireless network, mobile network or radio network.
Patent GB-2432830-A (GB)
Title: Formation of thermally anisotropic carbon material
Inventor: SPACIE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: C04B35/532
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: A method of forming a highly oriented graphite material which comprises the steps of:- <SL> <LI>a) forming a mixture of a mesophase pitch with a graphite powder; <LI>b) rolling the mixture to align the graphite powder and to form a body of graphite and pitch; <LI>c) carbonising the body; <LI>d) graphitising the body. </SL> The material formed is thermally anisotropic.
Patent GB-2432205-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine intercooler utilising absorption cooling.
Inventor: NORTH SIMON ADAM
IPC: F02G5/02
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: An intercooler 16 is described for cooling combustion air for an internal combustion engine 1 which has at least one combustion chamber 2 in which a fuel is burnt using combustion air to produce hot exhaust gases, and also a turbocharger or supercharger 11 for compressing combustion air. The intercooler comprises an intercooler body having an air passage therethrough for combustion air that has been compressed by the turbocharger or supercharger and also a refrigerant passage therethrough for passage of a mixture of hydrogen and liquid ammonia. The refrigerant passage is connected at a downstream end to an absorber 41 for absorbing ammonia in an aqueous medium thereby to form a concentrated ammonia solution. Also provided is a means 38 for recovering hydrogen from the absorber for recycling to the refrigerant passage. A generator 27 is arranged to be heated by exhaust gases from the internal combustion engine for generating a stream of ammonia vapour from the concentrated ammonia solution, and an air-cooled condenser 34 is provided for condensing ammonia from the stream of ammonia vapour to produce liquid ammonia for recycling to the refrigerant passage.
Patent GB-2434138-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle loading ramp
Inventor: TODD ROLAND EDDIE
IPC: B65G69/28
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A loading ramp comprises ramp part 1A fixed to the vehicle floor 12, ramp part 1B fixed to 1A at hinge 3 allowing 1B to be stowed in a vertical position and split ramps (9A, 9B) fixed to 1B at hinges (7) with removable pins to allow the split ramps to be removed for storage. The ramp further includes a support and bracket (4 and 13) under ramp part 1B to transfer the load of the ram to the rear structure of the vehicle and a winch 11 to pull a load such as a pallet truck or dolly along the ramp by means of attachment eyes on the load. The ramp may bridge the rear edge of the vehicle floor and may include a step (5) in part 1B to prevent the ramp touching the rear edge of the vehicle floor. The ramp may be made from aluminium and the removable hinge pins from stainless steel.
Patent GB-2436345-A (GB)
Title: Shutter constructed from an expanded polymer
Inventor: MILLAR PAUL JAMES
IPC: B29C48/07
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A shutter 2 for door or window comprises a rectangular frame 4 having stiles 6,8 and rails 10,12 and blades 14 cut to length from extruded profiles of blown polymer. The polymer may comprise a mixture of two grades of polystyrene of different hardness to provide desired properties of strength and durability. A preferred polymer material comprises approximately 95% by weight of a blended mixture of crystal polystyrene and high impact polystyrene in a ratio 70:30 to 60:40.
Patent GB-2424852-A (GB)
Title: Protective laminate and method for making the same
Inventor: CHEVRETTE JACQUES
IPC: B32B5/26
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective laminate, and more specifically to a durable woven and film protective laminate comprising an adhesive applied with a sputter coat technique and a vapor corrosive inhibitor that helps prevent the oxidation of metal goods and associated alloys during transport and storage.
Patent GB-2442004-A (GB)
Title: A rear door assembly for a Motor Vehicle
Inventor: FLEMING STEVEN DAVID
IPC: B60J5/10
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A rear door assembly for a motor vehicle 10 is disclosed in which a rear door 11, 12 is attached to a rear end of the motor vehicle 10 to allow it to be rotated through 90 degrees from a closed position to a first open position and then be slid from the first open position to a second open position in which it lies adjacent a longitudinal panel 14 of the motor vehicle 10.
Patent GB-2429848-A (GB)
Title: Electronics module and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: TUOMINEN RISTO
IPC: H05K3/46
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: This publication discloses an electronics module and a method for manufacturing it. The electronics module includes at least one component (6) embedded in an insulating-material layer (1), which has a first contacting surface, in which there are first contact terminals (7), from which the component (6) is connected electrically to the conductor structures contained in the electronics module. In addition, the component (6) has a second contacting surface opposite to the first contacting surface, in which there is at least one second contact terminal (7'), from which the component (6) is connected electrically to the conductor structures contained in the electronics module. With the aid of the invention, it is possible to achieve an electronic-module construction that saves space compared to the prior art.
Patent GB-2430812-A (GB)
Title: Jig for use in cable splicing
Inventor: RUBINSTEIN SCOTT A
IPC: H02G15/013
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: A jig for use in splicing a cable comprises a support frame, a plurality of posts 220a - 220e connected to the frame for holding the cable, and a tray connected to the support frame between two of the posts. The tray is adapted to support a splicing device 230, and may be movable to allow the splicing device to be moved towards and away from the cable. The cable may be a fibre optic or an electrical cable, and the device may be a fusion splicer. Elements for protecting the splice can be slid onto the ends of the cables after they are resting on the posts but before they are spliced together.
Patent GB-2444269-A (GB)
Title: Regenerative vehicle brakes, using compressed air
Inventor: SKELDING ANTHONY PAUL
IPC: B60T1/10
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: Regenerative brakes recover some of the energy lost by braking by clutching the road wheel 9 to the compressor(s) 8. The compressor(s) 8 converts this braking energy directly as compressed air into the air storage tank/accumulator 4. When the vehicle needs to accelerate, the accelerator pedal 1 movement is interpreted by the control box 3 to control the valve 6 to release the stored air to the air engine 7 to provide assistance to the internal combustion engine 13. This may be used in conjunction with solar electric powered air compressor(s) to add additional energy to the storage tank during daylight hours.
Patent GB-2444937-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle driven electricity generator
Inventor: BRINDLEY IAN REGINALD
IPC: F03G7/00
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: An electricity generation system is housed within a cavity below a road surface, and is driven by mechanical energy from vehicles passing there over. The system may comprise a cover plate arranged to protrude above the road surface, a toothed shaft (rack) extending downwards from the cover plate and engaging with cog wheel (pinion gear) connected to a dynamo. When a vehicle passes over the cover plate it is pushed vertically downwards and the toothed shaft causes the cog wheel to rotate and drive the dynamo. Springs are provided to return the cover plate to its protruding position when the force of the vehicle has been relieved. The cover plate may be sealed to the road surface.
Patent GB-2436440-A (GB)
Title: Tumbling device
Inventor: SNELL THOMAS BARTLETT
IPC: B24B31/023
Filed: 2006-12-29
Abstract: A tumbling device comprises a drum B arranged for rotation relative to a support structure A and C. The drum B has an inlet end into which objects to be tumbled are loaded and an outlet end from which the tumbled objects are discharged. An adjustable barrier E is provided at the outlet end of the drum B to restrict the discharge of tumbled objects therefrom. Figure 1 shows a barrier E which is pivotable about a point H by means of a hydraulic ram F. Alternatively other types of powered actuator or manual power may be used to adjust the barrier E. The axis of rotation of the drum B relative to the horizontal is adjustable, for example by means of altering the extension of legs J and K which support the outlet end of the drum B. A change in the inclination of the legs relative to the vertical occurs when the angle of tilt of the drum is adjusted. This is compensated for by swiveling feet X and Y or elastic blocks Q mounted on the ends of the legs J and, K and M and N respectively.
Patent GB-2449625-A (GB)
Title: One shot foaming process for rotomoulding
Inventor: ARCHER EDWARD
IPC: B29B7/00
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A method of forming polymer/blowing agent units for use in a rotational moulding process, requires that the unit is not formed by an extrusion method. The unit can be a pellet formed by compression/ compaction. Using a more gentle formation method than extrusion allows a blowing agent having a lower kick temperature to be used. Consequently, the mould does not need to be heated to such high temperatures in order for the kick temperature to be reached and for foaming to commence. This results in a better quality, thicker skin layer. The edges of the pellet can be pure polymer to prevent foam breakthrough in the event of a pellet sticking to the mould surface. The blowing agent is preferably p,p'-oxobis benzene sulfonyl hydrazide.
Patent GB-2434691-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Cell Current Collector
Inventor: SELCUK AHMET
IPC: H01M4/88
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with improved fuel cells and fuel cell stack assemblies comprising same, and methods of manufacture of same in which an electrode current collector extends beyond the perimeter defined by the individual cell electrodes and electrolyte.
Patent GB-2437759-A (GB)
Title: Automatically valuing a home
Inventor: HUMPHRIES STAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: A facility for valuing a distinguished home located in a distinguished geographic area is described. The facility receives home attributes for the distinguished home. The facility obtains valuation for the distinguished home by applying to the received home attributes evaluation model for homes in the distinguished geographic area that has been trained using selling price and home attribute data from homes recently sold in the distinguished geographic area. The facility reports the obtained valuation for the distinguished home.
Patent GB-2439424-A (GB)
Title: Video distribution system for distributing encrypted video data
Inventor: OGURA SHINYA
IPC: H04N21/4623
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: A video distribution system that distributes encrypted video data, using improved encryption keys. A master content key is set as the highest-order key. One or more elements (unique camera ID, generation number, access list, time), and the order thereof, are set for the generation of keys (unique camera key, camera generation key, channel key, session key) that are of a lower order than the highest-order key. A hierarchical key system is used that is implemented by using element by element to generate keys of a gradually lower order than the highest-order key in accordance with the set order of the elements. The lowest-order key (session key) is used for data encryption and decryption.
Patent GB-2438611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to compacting and baling devices
Inventor: RINGER JAMES PATRICK BOSTON
IPC: B65B13/06
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, compacting and baling readily compressible material, such as plastic bags, employs an open-topped container to receive the compressible material and a plunger or compacting device which is a loose sliding fit within the container. In the method, lengths of banding tape are fed through pairs of slots on opposite sides faces of the container and the compressible material is introduced into the open top of the container, above the lengths of tape. The plunger, which may be lifted by a forklift truck or tractor forks, is lowered into the container to compress the material, after which further lengths of tape are passed through the slots, over the compacted material, and then tensioned and crimped. The wrapped and compacted mass of material is then released from the container, e.g. by lifting the container clear of the mass of compacted material.
Patent GB-2450882-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle direction indicators
Inventor: SMITH RUSSELL JAMES
IPC: F21W107/13
Filed: 2007-07-10
Abstract: A light assembly comprising a light emitting arrangement (DU) of Light Emitting Diodes and a control arrangement (ECU-LC), the control arrangement being configured to cause the light emitting arrangement to display an indication of direction which appears to move in the indicated direction and change in size. For use as direction indicators on bicycles in particular.
Patent GB-2439484-A (GB)
Title: Synchronous motor drives
Inventor: YURATICH MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: F16C32/06
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: An electric submersible pump system contains a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) having three or more phases A, B, C and a drive circuit for supplying varying drive signals to all the phases of the motor at the same time. The drive circuit is arranged to vary, relative to an estimated rotor position of the motor, the phase of the drive current or voltage supplied by the circuit to drive the motor while the current or voltage is held at a fixed amplitude; to monitor the motor speed during such variation of the drive current or voltage in order to determine the maximum speed at which the motor can be driven by the available output power, and to control the phase of the drive current or voltage in order to maximise the motor speed. Such a drive circuit provides particularly efficient driving of the motor. The use of linear PWM and 'overmodulated' PWM is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2453170-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for heating water by using heat from a refrigeration system
Inventor: GITTOES EDWIN ARTHUR
IPC: F24D3/18
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: The apparatus 2 includes a main tank 6 for containing water 8 heated to a required use temperature. A first heat exchanger 10 heats the water for the main tank with the heating being affected by water passing through the first heat exchanger and obtaining heat from refrigerant from the refrigeration system 4. The refrigerant is cooled to a first temperature which is above the required use temperature. A pre-heater tank 16 contains water 18 heated to a second temperature which is below the required use temperature. A second heat exchanger 20 heats the water 18 for the pre-heater tank to the second temperature with the heating being affected by water passing through the second heat exchanger and obtaining heat from the refrigerant such that the refrigerant is cooled to a second temperature which is lower than the first temperature. More heat is removed from the refrigerant than is possible using only the main tank and the first heat exchanger. The apparatus also includes a control means 26, 28, 30 for controlling the temperatures to which the water is heated and the temperatures to which the refrigerant is cooled.