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Patent GB-2399232-A (GB)
Title: Securing stator to housing in an electric machine
Inventor: PETER ULRICH
IPC: H02K1/18
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: An electric machine, in particular a motor for electric hand-held machine tools, has a housing (10) and a stator body (20) composed of a multiplicity of laminations (23) lying axially against one another. To obtain reliable locking of the stator body (20) against rotation in the housing (10) and axial tolerance compensation in the stack of laminations, at least one lamination (23) lying in at least one end-side end region of the stator body (20) has prominences (28) axially projecting from the lamination surface. Preferably, the two end laminations (23) of the stator body (20) are provided with such prominences (28). By axial, frictional clamping of the stator body (20) between radially extending housing parts, the laminations (23) lying against one another are pressed together and the prominences (28) dig into the housing parts.
Patent GB-2393238-A (GB)
Title: High frequency thermoacoustic refrigerator
Inventor: SYMKO OREST G
IPC: F25B9/14
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A thermoacoustic refrigerator (10) having a relatively small size which utilizes one or more piezoelectric drivers (18) to generate high frequency sound within a resonator at a frequency of between about 4000 Hz and ultrasonic frequencies. The interaction of the high frequency sound with one or more stacks (22) create a temperature gradient across the stack (22) which is conducted through a pair of heat exchangers (26, 28) located on opposite sides of the stack (22). The stack (22) is comprised of an open-celled material that allows axial, radial, and azimuthal resonance modes of the resonator within the stack resulting in enhanced cooling power of the thermoacoustic refrigerator (10).
Patent GB-2396400-A (GB)
Title: Integrated cement production and waste disposal facility
Inventor: LEUNG CHING CHIU
IPC: C04B7/43
Filed: 2000-02-08
Abstract: An integrated cement production and waste disposal facility is provided where a gaseous or solid product of one process is used in the other. In a first embodiment the process may comprise a rotary waste incinerator 1 with a second combustion chamber 2 from which gases are routed to the precalciner 3 of the cement production process. The secondary chamber 2 may operate at a temperature between 1050-1200{C and the gases held for at least 4 seconds to remove precursors for dioxin formation. Alternatively or in addition to the first embodiment, the precalciner 3a or the cement process may be used as a dry scrubber to remove acidic particles in the gas stream 9 from the incinerator 1. Heated air 10 from the clinker cooling process may be used to provide combustion air for the incinerator 1. Slag produced in the refuse incinerator may be used in the cement production process.
Patent GB-2410142-A (GB)
Title: An audio power amplifier with automatic class selection
Inventor: SCOTT GORDON LESLIE
IPC: H03F3/30
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A Power Amplifier Arrangement for high quality audio systems whereby the operating classes of the amplifier are selected to best suit the conditions under which the amplifier is operating. High quality power amplifiers are subject to many conflicting needs and aims. Various operating classes have evolved to give optimal operation in various conditions but none work totally satisfactorily in all conditions. The invention uses intelligent monitoring of the conditions under which the amplifier operates and will change the operating class of the amplifier in order that the amplifier shall be in its most appropriate class of operation at all times.
Patent GB-2397748-A (GB)
Title: A bag dispenser
Inventor: SMITHSON MARTIN DOMINIC
IPC: A47F9/04
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A dispenser 2 for dispensing individual pre-formed bags (18 figure 4) from a stack of bags comprises a base 4, a body part 6, a stack support member 8 attached to the body part and a stack retention means 14 attached to the stack support member comprising a planar region 10 inclined upwards from back to front with respect to the base, and an arcuate lip 12 provided at the front of the planar region. In use the stack of bags are engaged by the stack retention means such that the handles of the bags are supported by the planar region of the stack support means, and a portion of the bags in the region of the mouth of the bags is disposed on the arcuate lip, with the body of the bag depending thereform, such that a first bag of the stack may be conveniently grasped by a user. The planar region may be inclined with respect to the base at an angle of between 10{to 80{ and the stack retention means maybe in the form of one or two hooks. The planar region may be supported by a single post structure 6 (FIG 5) or a pair of lateral walls 6a, 6b that may be inclined with respect to the base 4 from 90{ to 45{ as in FIGS 2-4. The dispenser may be made of sheet metal or rigid plastics, and it may have a front wall 16 to prevent the bags from being grasped at their lower portions.
Patent GB-2413331-A (GB)
Title: Load-carrying apparatus
Inventor: STEVENS HENRY
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to load-carrying apparatus, for example pallets and shipping containers, rotationally moulded from a plastics material filled with a mineral filler. Methods and apparatus for manufacturing the load-carrying apparatus are also described. In one embodiment, the load-carrying apparatus comprises a pallet formed in two halves as two pallet elements. The plastic, rotationally moulded pallet elements form a nested configuration when stacked in the same orientation, but interlock to form a double-sided pallet when one of the pallet elements is inverted. The composition of the filled plastic is ideally HDPE, CaCO3 or sand, a lubricant which is a stearate or steramide.
Patent GB-2400369-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and method of treating sewage sludge
Inventor: STAFFORD DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: C02F3/00
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: The apparatus comprising an anaerobic digester 10 for receiving organic waste, an aerobic digester 11, and a feed pump 13 for pumping effluent from the anaerobic digester to the aerobic digester. The digesters each comprise a reaction vessel 14, 22 and one or both of the reaction vessels has a spray nozzle 35 at or adjacent to its upper end for spraying an anti-foam liquid onto the contents of the vessel. The aerobic digester further comprises a venturi mixer 23 for mixing the effluent with air, and means for measuring the organic content of the effluent fed into the reaction vessel 22. The anaerobic digester comprises a settlement tube 19 against the inside wall of the vessel 14, and a recycling pipe 16 and pump 17 for taking gas produced in the vessel 14 from the roof of the vessel to the nozzle 18 in the centre of the base of the vessel. Preferably, a reverse osmosis device 50 is provided downstream of the digesters. A method of treating organic waste is also claimed.
Patent GB-2413379-A (GB)
Title: A smoke exhauster featuring an external blowing device
Inventor: LEE KUN TA
IPC: B08B15/02
Filed: 2004-04-24
Abstract: A smoke exhauster comprises a hood 10 including a port 11, an outlet pipe 12 having a first end 121 coupled to the port 11 of the hood 10 and a second end 123, and negative pressure generating means for generating a negative pressure around the second end 123 of the outlet pipe 12 to draw smoke 13 into the hood 10 and through the outlet pipe 12. The negative pressure generating means may comprise a container 14 having a chamber formed therein with an inlet 18 and outlet 16. The negative pressure generating means may include a blower 30 with a vent pipe 31 attached thereto and directed towards the exit 16 of the container. The negative pressure generating means may include at least one venturi tube 20 disposed within the container. The venturi tube may be attached to the container 14 using at least one panel (23, figure 2) and at least one rod (22, figure 2), with further venturi tubes 20 strung onto the rod (22, figure 2). In use the smoke 13 does not pass through the blower 30.
Patent GB-2418102-A (GB)
Title: Allocating uplink resources
Inventor: CHAPMAN THOMAS MALCOLM
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: In a base station, uplink data rates are optimised by allocating resources 12, 13 to individual terminals for the period of a scheduling period. This leaves an amount 14 of available resource below the maximum M, once noise 10 and intercell resource 11 is taken into account. A broadcast from the base station (or Node B) informs all terminals of the extra available resource which they can access autonomously or according to predetermined rules. This allows the maximum amount of resource to be used by dynamic allocation to adapt to changing requirements before a next allocation is made.
Patent GB-2417368-A (GB)
Title: Charging module
Inventor: NEGUS COLIN
IPC: H01R13/72
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A charging module is used to store and transport chargers and adapters for devices such as cameras 8 and mobile telephones 10. The module consists of a number of mains sockets 15 into which the chargers 14, 16 are plugged. The plugs of the chargers can be labelled so that the correct one for a given device can easily be located. The mains sockets may be on an annular support, and the whole module may be cylindrical.
Patent GB-2406142-A (GB)
Title: Ice prevention system for gas turbine engines
Inventor: VENKATARAMANAI KATTALAICHERI S
IPC: F02C7/047
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: An ice prevention system for a gas turbine engine 10, the system comprising at least one heat pipe 100 thermally coupled to both a heat source and to an outer surface of an engine component. The heat source may be an engine frame strut 150, an oil tank, a sump 160, a compressor casing 64 or an environmental or a compressor discharge bleed manifold. The engine component may be an engine stator assembly, which may comprise an inlet guide vane assembly 62, a splitter 140 or an outlet guide vane assembly 70.
Patent GB-2405392-A (GB)
Title: Detachable truck body/semi trailer
Inventor: PELLEGRINI JR LOUIS A
IPC: B65F3/02
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A vehicle for collecting and hauling material includes a truck chassis (14) and a detachable truck body/semi trailer (12). The detachable truck body/semi trailer includes a body having a rear end, a front end, and a bottom surface, a frame (24) coupled to the bottom surface, the frame extending from proximate the rear end to a position spaced a distance from the front end, and an axle mounted to the frame. A coupling assembly (53) couples the truck body/semi trailer to the truck chassis and is movable between a truck body configuration in which the frame abuts the truck frame and articulation of the detachable truck body/semi trailer is prevented and a semi trailer configuration wherein the frame is spaced apart from the truck frame and articulation of the detachable truck body/semi trailer is permitted.
Patent GB-2413968-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for assembling a shaft to a golf club head and a golf club having such assembly
Inventor: LENHOF KONRAD
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a shaft to a golf club head is disclosed. The club head is positioned in a club head alignment device of the apparatus, which further includes a holding device and a press device with a jaw mechanism. A ferrule and a sleeve are placed on the tip end of the shaft, and the butt end is inserted into the holding device. The tip end of the shaft and the sleeve are inserted into a tapered bore in the hosel of the club head. The jaw mechanism of the press device is then enclosed around the shaft, and the press device is operated to force the sleeve further into the tapered hosel bore. The club head and partially attached shaft are then removed from the apparatus, and the ferrule is secured to the hosel to completely attach the shaft.
Patent GB-2429979-A (GB)
Title: Reducing leakage in encapsulated perfumes
Inventor: BIAN XIAOYING
IPC: C11D1/722
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A method for reducing the leakage of perfume encapsulated in a shell comprising melamineformaldehyde in an aqueous fabric conditioning composition comprising a quaternary ammonium fabric softening agent, the method comprising adding to the composition an adjuvant selected from an alkoxylated non-ionic surfactant, an emulsified silicone and mixtures thereof such that the weight ratio of quaternary ammonium fabric softening agent to adjuvant is in the range 1 : 1 to 50 : 1, preferably 1 : 1 to 15 : 1. Also disclosed is a fabric softening composition.
Patent GB-2431454-A (GB)
Title: Valve asembly
Inventor: LINDEN SEAN JOHN
IPC: F16K31/00
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A valve assembly comprises a valve 14 for controlling a flow of fluid from a supply, the valve having a first configuration and a second configuration, the first configuration arranged to allow a greater mass flow rate to flow from a supply than the second configuration, the valve assembly comprising a sensor 12 arranged to sense liquid, such as water 100 on a ground or floor, wherein the valve is arranged to be switchable by wireless control means 200 from the first configuration to the second configuration or vice versa when liquid is sensed. The assembly may be used in a boat to inflate a buoyancy aid or in a sink and tap assembly.
Patent GB-2421302-A (GB)
Title: Methods of measuring and manufacturing an optical element having an optical surface
Inventor: SEITZ GUENTHER
IPC: G01J9/02
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: Methods of measuring and manufacturing an optical element such as a lens or mirror using a Fizeau-type interferometer apparatus are disclosed. A convex aspherical surface 5a is measured with interferometric apparatus 1a, comprising a null lens or compensating lens 41 which has two spherical surfaces 44 and 45 with coinciding centres of curvature M. Reference light reflected from Fizeau surface 24a and measuring light having interacted with the optical surface 5a are superimposed to form an intensity distribution. Deviations in the shape of the optical surface 5a from a target shape are determined in dependence of the detected intensity distribution and the optical surface is processed in dependence of the determined deviations. A plurality of measurements may be taken at plural angular and lateral positions of the compensating lens 41 to calibrate the compensating lens. A spherical surface (5, Fig. 1) can be qualified using a similar system (1, Fig. 1), where plural measurements are made at plural angular and lateral positions of the test optical element (3, Fig. 1).
Patent GB-2418467-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for servicing hydraulic systems
Inventor: PETTY JON A
IPC: F15B21/04
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A hydraulic system servicing apparatus (10) includes an old fluid holding vessel (114) and a new fluid supply vessel (100) with a selector valve (92) which draws fluid from the holding vessel during flushing operations and draws fluid from the supply vessel during fluid replacement and bleeding operations. A pump (102) moves the fluid through the selector valve (92) and supplies it to a flow reversing valve (66) which has a master cylinder line (76) and a plurality of bleeder valve lines (40,42,44,46) for connection to the hydraulic system. A shutoff valve (48,50,52,54,56) is provided in each bleeder valve line for directing fluid through the different branches of the hydraulic system. To flush the system, the flow reversing valve (66) is cycled to circulate the fluid from the old fluid holding vessel (114) in opposite directions and return it to the old fluid holding vessel. To replace the fluid and bleed the system, the fluid selector valve directs new fluid through the flow reversing valve into the system.
Patent GB-2434550-A (GB)
Title: Ski and snowboard lubrication system
Inventor: STYRING PETER
IPC: A63C11/08
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: A ski or snowboard 3 has a lower running surface 31 and comprises means 81,82 for attaching a boot to the ski or snowboard, a lubricant reservoir 4, and means 5 for conveying lubricant from the reservoir to the running surface, the arrangement being such that, in use, an actuating weight 7 can drive lubricant from the reservoir, via the conveying means, to the running surface. Alternatively the weight can be used to actuate a mechanical pump or to drive fluid by exerting pressure on a deformable reservoir.
Patent GB-2419743-A (GB)
Title: Toggle switch apparatus
Inventor: EISENHOWER GARY W
IPC: H01H23/14
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A toggle switch cover apparatus and method are disclosed, which includes a mounting nut and a bushing for a toggle switch, such that the bushing comprises a threaded area and an uppermost unthreaded area. The uppermost unthreaded area comprises a maximum outside diameter that is less than a corresponding minimum minor diameter of threads of the mounting nut. The mounting nut generally surrounds the uppermost unthreaded area of the bushing, such that a gap is formed between the mounting nut and the bushing, thereby promoting proper alignment of the toggle switch thereof and decreasing cross-threading issues.
Patent GB-2435923-A (GB)
Title: Cellular predictive models for toxicities
Inventor: VAISBERG EUGENI A
IPC: G16B40/10
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: Methods for generating models for predicting biological activity of a stimulus on a test population of cells are provided. In particular computer-implemented methods for producing models for classifying a hepatocyte or population of hepatocytes according to whether it exhibits steatosis, cholestasis or phospholipidosis are presented. Also models are produced for classifying stimuli based on hepatoxicity. The methods may involve receiving a set of phenotypic features of the cells or population of cells that have been exposed to stimuli and treated with one or more markers for particular cellular components by automated image analysis. A subset of the cell populations may be identified to be used in generating a model from data associated with the subset. A data set comprising values for dependent variables (such as particular pathologies) associated with the stimuli are also received.
Patent GB-2423922-A (GB)
Title: A security box assembly with a rotatably mounted elongate securing portion
Inventor: TU MICHAEL
IPC: E05G1/00
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A security box assembly comprises a security box and a securing portion having a first end releasably attachable to the security box and a second end releasably attachable to a fixing, the first end having an enlarged portion, the security box having at least one hole in at least one side wall into which the enlarged portion of the securing portion may be inserted, the securing portion being rotatable relative to the security box when it is releasably attached thereto.
Patent GB-2423136-A (GB)
Title: Haptic input device for generating control information
Inventor: MICHELITSCH GEORG
IPC: G05G1/08
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: A haptic input device for generating control information in order to control a device (50) connectable with the input device comprises an input element (1) which is able to assume at least two predetermined different shapes for at least two modes, wherein the input element (1) is in each mode actuable in order to generate an input signal, and a control unit (40) for generating a control information for the device (50) to be controlled, wherein the control information is based on the input signal received from the input element (1) and further depends on the actual mode of the input element (1).
Patent GB-2428972-A (GB)
Title: Fire extinguisher head cap
Inventor: CARR ROGER
IPC: A62C13/76
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: There is provided a fire extinguisher head cap 12 incorporating a valve with a valve body 16 having an upper portion formed with a screw thread and wherein the valve body has a lower portion formed with an integral channel 36 in which is seated an o-ring 38 for scaling surfaces external to the valve. In a first embodiment, the upper portion, lower portion and channel are integrally formed in the valve body 16. In a second embodiment, the valve body comprises an outer body (16') joined to an inner body (16'') formed with a channel (36) in which is seated the sealing means, wherein the inner body extends beyond the outer body so that the channel and seal are clear of the outer body. The inner body is formed with a second channel (36') in which is seated a further o-ring means to seal the valve body (16) internally.
Patent GB-2440951-A (GB)
Title: Edge detection for checking component position on a circuit board
Inventor: EVANS RICHARD
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: An automated optical inspection (AOI) system is used to determine the position of a surface mount technology (SMT) component on a circuit board. Colour images, e.g. RGB, are captured of the component on the circuit board and an image processor analyses regions of interest (ROI), namely an ROI which is expected to include only pixels of the board, and an ROI which is expected to include only pixels of the component. The system performs training on pixels representing the component and the board, and uses this training to detect an edge of the component. This may be done by providing a 3D histogram for the component colour and a separate 3D histogram for the board colour. The edge detection can be used to check the correct positioning of components on the board even when there is low contrast between the component and the board.
Patent GB-2442978-A (GB)
Title: Modular heat exchanger
Inventor: STORDY ANDREW THOMAS
IPC: F16L21/02
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: A modular heat exchanger for the purpose of space heating or cooling comprises an array of hollow modules (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25) assembled in two or more axis by two types of connectors (figs 3 - 6) and having a plug (figs 7 and 8) to block unused apertures in the modules. The connectors are characterised by a first connector (figs 3 and 4) permitting a flow fluid there-through and a second connector (figs 5 and 6) that prevents the flow of fluid there-through. The modules may be manufactured from plastics sub components by injection moulding and welded together by hot gas, hot plate, high frequency, ultrasonic, vibration, friction, spin or laser welding. The connectors and plugs may also be manufactured by injection moulding, may have a latch feature (17) for retaining them in the modules, and may be sealed with the modules by an elastomer seal (10, 13, 16). The modules may have legs (5, fig 1) for mounting on a surface or for receiving a facia (18). The modules may be square or pentagon and arranged in a two dimensional array or may be spherical and arranged in a three dimensional array.
Patent GB-2429227-A (GB)
Title: Marine riser tower
Inventor: ALLIOT VINCENT MARCEL GHISLAIN
IPC: B63B22/04
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: The invention provides a marine riser apparatus (1) for use in the production of hydrocarbons from offshore wells and an associated method of installation of said apparatus at sea. The riser tower comprises rigid pipelines arranged in a riser tower bundle (2) and extending from a wellhead on the seabed (4) to a point below the sea surface where they are connected to flexible jumpers (3) which extend from said tower structure to connect said tower structure to a surface vessel or platform (5). The riser apparatus further comprises a buoyancy device (7) attached to the riser tower bundle, such that said buoyancy device is located above and exerts a buoyancy force on said riser tower, said buoyancy module also supporting an intermediate section of at least one of the jumpers.
Patent GB-2441155-A (GB)
Title: Optical coupling device providing optical coupling of individual gates of an optical gate array to corresponding optical fiber
Inventor: NAKAGAWA GOJI
IPC: G02B6/32
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: An optical gate array device 10 comprising an optical gate array 11 and an optical fiber array 12 comprising a plurality of optical fibers. A lens 13 is arranged between the optical gate array 11 and the optical fiber array 12 to provide optical coupling between each optical gate and a corresponding optical fiber of the optical fiber array 12.