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Patent GB-2432850-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric particle comprising perfume and benefit agent, in particular a laundry composition
Inventor: FERGUSON PAUL
IPC: C08F20/18
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: Polymer particles comprising a polymer, a perfume and a benefit agent are delivered to fabric during laundering and give long lasting adherence of the perfume to fabric during laundering. The polymer comprises monomer units, which are derived from monomers selected from the group consisting of: <SL> <LI>a) monomers with a solubility in water of less than 0,1 g/L and/or <LI>b) monomers with a solubility in water from 0,1-30 g/L and <LI>c) optionally monomers with a solubility in water greater than 30 g/L and/or <LI>d) optionally cross-linkers. </SL> In one embodiment the polymer comprises monomer unit of butyl methacrylate. The benefit agent is selected from the group comprising fabric softener, lubricant, conditioner, shape retention agent, anti crease agent, quick dry agent, texturising agent, insecticide, insect repellent, fungicide, photofade inhibitors, dyes, pigments and sunscreens. The particle is prepared using mini-mulsion polymerisation. A method of depositing a perfume, onto a substrate by means of such a composition is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2434823-A (GB)
Title: Transport and installation of offshore structures
Inventor: BINGHAM MARTIN
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: A method and system for transporting an offshore structure 10 such as a wind turbine generator includes a supporting frame 26 in which the offshore structure is assembled on land 20 in an upright configuration. The frame is used for lifting the structure onto a transport vessel 22, on which it is retained in the upright configuration. At its location of use, the offshore structure is transferred to a pre-prepared foundation (54, Fig 4A). The foundation is provided with a frame (56, Fig 4A) which cooperates with the supporting frame. The supporting frame includes a plurality of legs 30 having hydraulically controlled feet (66, Fig 7). The frame of the foundation includes an equal number of supporting formations (60, Fig 6) on which the feet ultimately rest. The feet may be moveable in response to the hydraulic control along a nominally vertical line of action and provide a damping arrangement for the mounting of the offshore structure.
Patent GB-2424217-A (GB)
Title: Controlling position of marine seismic sources remotely
Inventor: TOENNESSEN RUNE
IPC: B63B21/66
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a seismic apparatus 200 connected to a tow member 2, and an adjustment mechanism connected to the seismic apparatus and the tow member. The adjustment mechanism being adapted to actively manipulate an angle of attack   a  , of the towed seismic apparatus. The application further discloses a system and method where a remotely controllable deflector (704a, fig 11D) is connected to a towed seismic source (703, fig 11D), with no direct mechanical connection to the tow vessel (702, fig 11D) , and a system and method where a remotely controllable deflector (704a, fig 11A) is connected to a tow vessel (702, fig 11A) along with a seismic source (703, fig 11A). The application also discloses a seismic deflector (950, fig 10) where a plurality of passive hydrofoils (910, fig 10) are suspended between a pair of plates and at least one active hydrofoil (814, fig 10) is mounted aft of the passive hydrofoils.
Patent GB-2423643-A (GB)
Title: Folding mobile radio device
Inventor: SATO KENJI
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: A folding mobile radio device having a small-sized case, a simple structure compared with conventional ones, and a reduced SAR. The folding mobile radio device comprises upper and lower cases pivotally coupled through a hinge portion and an antenna (4) disposed on the lower case at a place near the hinge portion. An upper circuit board (12) is provided in the upper case, and a conductor (5) is provided along the lower edge of the upper circuit board (12) facing the hinge portion (3). The conductor (5) is a thin plate with a width smaller than the length along the width of the upper circuit board (12). At two portions on both ends in the direction of the ground width of the upper circuit board (12), the conductor (5) is connected to the ground of the upper circuit board (12).
Patent GB-2438916-A (GB)
Title: Digital broadcast receiver and streamer
Inventor: HALL MARTIN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: A digital radio receiver for streaming content over a computer network, the receiver receiving a request for a subchannel of a multiplexed radio signal, tuning a tuner to the multiplex carrying the subchannel and then streaming content from the channel over a computer network. Content relating to other subchannels carried by the same multiplex can be streamed concurrently, without the need for additional tuners. For example the digital radio receiver may act as a dedicated receiver for a Local Area Network so that each device in the LAN is not required to have a tuner/receiver themselves connected locally. The digital radio receiver may unicast/multicast different subchannels concurrently to different remote devices such as PCs, media players or network storage.
Patent GB-2447437-A (GB)
Title: Turbine with fluid scoop
Inventor: SNR JOHN PATRICK ETTRIDGE
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2006-12-27
Abstract: A vertical axis turbine comprises a bladed rotor 1 and a cover 5 having a shield 6 to deflect fluid from the blades travelling in an upstream direction, the cover 5 also having a scoop 7 to direct fluid onto the blades 1 travelling in an upstream direction, but from the opposite direction so as to provide additional driving force. The turbine is preferably a wind turbine and the scoop 7 may be located on the top or on a side (figures 11 and 12) of the cover 5. If the scoop 7 is mounted on the top of the cover 5, a plurality of directional blades (31, figure 18) may be provided to direct the fluid towards the blades 1 travelling in an upstream direction. A tail fin (8, figure 14) may be provided to control the turbine.
Patent GB-2437809-A (GB)
Title: Thermochromic transformable toy
Inventor: IMAI JUN
IPC: A63H33/22
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A reconfigurable toy assembly reversibly reconfigurable between at least a first configuration and a second configuration comprises at least one body surface with an integral thermochromic layer 1620 covering at least a portion of the body, where the integral thermochromic layer exhibits a visual change in response to temperature changes. The thermochromic layer may include a coating such as paint. The toy may include a blaster accessory for ejecting liquid at a temperature to change the appearance of the thermochromic portion. The thermochromic portion may be internally facing in a first configuration of the toy and externally facing in a second configuration of the toy.
Patent GB-2434359-A (GB)
Title: Alcoholic beverage dispenser with additive injection
Inventor: SEVCIK E SCOTT
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: A system for introducing liquid additive into an alcoholic beverage is characterized by an alcoholic beverage dispensing faucet and at least one liquid additive delivery line routed between a supply of liquid additive and the faucet. Liquid additive may optionally, incident to dispensing alcoholic beverage and under control of a user of the faucet, be delivered through the at least one delivery line for introduction into the dispensed alcoholic beverage.
Patent GB-2433420-A (GB)
Title: Compactor bin
Inventor: BARSBY COLIN STEWART
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A portable compactor bin has a lower body shell (2) and a quadrant section upper shell (22). The upper shell encloses a tilting compactor (34) actuated by a pedal (16) and has an aperture (26) through which waste is inserted. The compactor normally covers the aperture thereby enclosing the waste inthe lower body shell. The descent of the compactor tamps the waste. The upper shell and compactor are lifted off the lower shell in order to empty the lower shell. In a general purpose version, the compactor (34) is attached to the lower shell (2) and only the compactor is lifted to allow emptying. Li a washroom version, the compactor assembly which consists of a bin housing (74), compactor (34) and pedal mechanism is free-standing in a wall recess (60).
Patent GB-2435770-A (GB)
Title: Electro-hydraulic process control system and method
Inventor: GRIMSETH TOM
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: A hybrid process control system features electrical transmission of power to a sub-sea hydraulic power unit (11), which in turn provides hydraulic power for control of hydraulic actuators. A circulation system using small bore tubing in the umbilical cord (3) in combination with a traditional topside hydraulic power unit (1) provides for active control of hydraulic fluid quality with respect to contamination caused by the sub-sea hydraulic actuators, especially process gas from down hole safety valves. Thus a more economical power transmission is achieved without reduction of fluid quality, which is essential to system integrity and reliability. Also a significant enhancement of power transmission without a dramatic increase in the size of hydraulic supply and return lines is achieved. Fluid environmental issues are reduced to a negligible aspect.
Patent GB-2445815-A (GB)
Title: Brick guard for scaffolding
Inventor: LEADBEATER BRIAN JOHN
IPC: E04G5/14
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a brick guard (1 figure 1) for use with scaffolding to act as a safety screen (2 figure 1) to protect against masonry falling from a scaffolding lift. The screen (2 figure 1) comprises a semi-rigid mesh of plastic material having an integral continuous runner portion 5 along a top edge, and is suspended in use by at least two separately moulded hook portions 3. Each hook portion 3 comprises a support portion and at least one retaining member 10, 11, 12, 13. The support portion comprises at least one hook member 4 for passing around at least the upper half of the top rail of the scaffolding lilt to support the brick guard from the top rail by use of the retaining members 10, 11, 12, 13. The retaining members, alone or in combination with one or more other such retaining members, releasably clip the support portion to the top edge runner portion 5 of the mesh screen.
Patent GB-2463242-A (GB)
Title: Method of modelling a subterranean region of the Earth
Inventor: KOLBJOERNSEN ODD
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2008-09-03
Abstract: A method of modelling a subterranean region of the Earth at a first location comprising the steps of: providing geological data; providing a distribution of rock physics probability; selecting a plurality of facies; modifying or approximating the rock physics probability distribution using spatial dependencies or combinations of facies in a window and performing a Bayesian inversion at the first location. Preferably the distribution is skew normal, elliptical or Gaussian. A program for carrying out such a method via a computer is also claimed.
Patent GB-2449401-A (GB)
Title: Convertible aircraft seat with a moveable bed portion
Inventor: BETTELL RAY
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A convertible aircraft seat (1, see figure 1) has a seat squab 14, a head rest 17, a back rest 41, a foot rest 24 and a leg rest 16. The head rest 41 pivots down to overlie the head end H of the bed to provide a flat surface for the bed, which may have a pillow 43. A moveable bed portion 31 is stored between the foot end F of the bed and the head end H, moveable between a use position and a stowed condition (see Figure 5). The seat may also recline, with leg rest 16 pivoting upwards. The seat may also have a storage area behind the backrest 41, and the moveable portion may be supported in its deployed condition by a strut 35. The moveable portion may be stored to the side of the bed, or split into two with one part being under the foot rest and the other part under the head end (see figure 10).
Patent GB-2455839-A (GB)
Title: Pipette head assembly with means of identification
Inventor: DEGGERDALE ARNE
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: Provided is a pipette head assembly (P) for use in an automated liquid handling device, which assembly comprises a pipette head holder (B) for mounting in the device and a pipette head for locating in the holder, which comprises one or more pipette barrels (C) and associated plungers, wherein the pipette head further comprises a shaped member C, the configuration of which uniquely identifies the pipette head, and the holder includes an array of sensors A, B positioned to cooperate with the shaped member C when the pipette head is located in the holder so as to detect the configuration of the shaped member for identification of the pipette head by the device.
Patent GB-2451363-A (GB)
Title: Highly responsive master-slave valve positioning
Inventor: GOLDMAN DAVID J
IPC: G05B1/03
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: A master valve and at least one slave valve are connected via a network, wherein upon broadcast of a position setpoint of the master valve the at least one slave valve achieves a corresponding position within a shortened period of time, such network being a dedicated network or high speed shared network with position setpoint priority.
Patent GB-2453679-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, assembly and method of forming a decorative feature on a structure
Inventor: REID DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus for use in forming a decorative feature on a structure, and a method of forming a decorative feature on a structure. In an embodiment of the invention, apparatus (10) for use in forming a decorative feature on a structure such as a building is disclosed. The apparatus (10) comprises a support adapted to be mounted on a surface of a structure, the support having a planar outer face (23, 25) for receiving a decorative element (26, 28), for thereby mounting the decorative element (26, 28) on the surface of the structure to form a decorative feature; and at least one set of mounting elements (42, 44) provided on the outer face (23, 25) of the support (10); wherein the mounting elements (42, 44) in the/each set together define an at least one mounting area (22, 24) on the support outer face (23, 25), which mounting area is shaped to receive a decorative element (26, 28); and wherein the mounting elements (42, 44) define at least one border of the mounting area (22, 24) to facilitate positioning of the decorative element (26, 28) on the support outer face (23, 25).
Patent GB-2457127-A (GB)
Title: Power tool with two adjusting rings for mode selection
Inventor: XU BINGBING
IPC: B25D16/00
Filed: 2009-01-23
Abstract: A power tool 20 has a motor 21, a clutch device for adjusting torque, a percussion device 41 with two cam discs (25, 27, fig 2), and two adjusting rings 42, 47 for selectively setting one of four operating modes including a "screwdriving" operating mode, an "impacting" operating mode, a "drilling" operating mode, and a "percussion drilling" operating mode. One of the two adjusting rings is a torque adjusting ring 42 operable to select one of the "screwdriving" operating mode, the "impacting" operating mode, and the "drilling" operating mode; while the other one of the two adjusting rings is a percussion ring 47 operable to selectively set the "percussion drilling" operating mode. A locking device (45, fig 9) may be set between the two adjusting rings, so that when the torque adjusting ring is not in the "drilling" mode, the percussion ring is locked.
Patent GB-2467380-A (GB)
Title: Fully automatic coupler for excavator arm
Inventor: MILLER GARY
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2009-02-03
Abstract: A coupler (10) comprising two jaws (24, 26) and a latch (36, 38) for each jaw (24, 26), one of the latches (38) being powered for movement between a latching position and a non-latching position, and being associated with a blocking mechanism (78) that is remotely movable between a blocking position and non blocking position, and the other latch (36) being independent of the blocking mechanism (78), but being also remotely moveable between a latching position and a non-latching position, wherein the powered latch (38), in its non-latching position, can maintain both the blocking mechanism (78) in its non blocking position and the other latch (36) in its non-latching position, irrespective of the orientation of the coupler (10).
Patent GB-2468346-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system for gas turbine engine
Inventor: CHIR ADAM PHILIP
IPC: F01D17/14
Filed: 2009-03-06
Abstract: A cooling system is provided for an aero gas turbine engine. The system has a duct 9 which diverts a portion of a bypass air stream of the engine. A heat exchanger 7 located in the duct receives cooling air for cooling components of the engine. The cooling air is cooled in the heat exchanger 7 by the diverted bypass air stream. After cooling the cooling air, the spent diverted air stream is routed to a tail cone 5 located at the exit of the engine and ejected through a nozzle at the tail cone. The air stream may pass through hollow outlet guide vanes 10 on its way to the tail cone 5. The nozzle may be variable in area, by means of a movable plug (12, figure 2), temperature-dependent alloys (13) or bimetallic strips. A seperate turbine may also be used to extract work from the spent bypass air stream.
Patent GB-2469672-A (GB)
Title: Auto-injector requiring two motions to trigger actuation
Inventor: CLEATHERO IAN CHARLES
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2009-04-23
Abstract: An injection device comprising an outer housing adapted to receive a syringe for holding a volume of a medicament, said syringe having a needle (not shown) and barrel 16 being such that at least part of the needle is axially moveable in and out of said outer housing but is biased to be normally wholly inside said housing. The device further has an inner housing 20 intermediate the outer housing 12 and barrel and plunger, and an energy source, such a spring 24, in communication with the inner housing, and able to move inner housing to deploy the syringe and depress the syringe plunger 18. A blocking means prevents the inner housing moving forward and comprises flexible tag portions 20a that resides in aperture 22a of a spring housing 22. The blocking means is released only by both pressing trigger button 27 to move ribs 28 forwards towards tags 20A and by sliding the inner housing backwards into the outer housing so that tags 20a also move backwards towards the ribs 28. The ribs thus can displace the flexible tags 20a out from the apertures 22a.
Patent GB-2463126-A (GB)
Title: Box beam jointing system
Inventor: MAKINSON WILLIAM ANDREW
IPC: E04B1/18
Filed: 2009-06-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a jointing system for connecting either a single box beam 1 to a fixed point or a plurality of box beams to each other to form a rigid framework which may be used as a building or other structure. The jointing system comprises a first locating member 5 or members fitted into the hollow end of the box beam 1. The system further comprises a connection member consisting of a second locating member 9 fast with a fixed point or forming part of a matrix (12 figure 6) of a plurality of second locating members 9, wherein the second locating members 9 have a form which is engageable with the first locating member or members 5, and wherein a securing means secures the first and second locating members together. The box beam 1 may be formed from equally sized wooden patio decking members (2 figure 2a) with tongue and grooved mitred corner lock joints (3 figure 3). The first and second locating members may have male and female inter-engaging elements and the fastening means to secure the first and second elements together may be a nut 6 and bolt 11.
Patent GB-2472193-A (GB)
Title: Rotor blade test specimen
Inventor: MASON PAUL JAMES
IPC: G01N3/32
Filed: 2009-07-27
Abstract: A test specimen 50 for representing a blade component in multiple strength tests comprises a longitudinal axis x and a generally elongate shank portion 52 and first and second end portions 54, 56 at opposed ends of the shank. The first end portion is wider than the shank for engagement with a retaining portion of a test rig and the second end portion is wider than the shank for engagement with a clamp of a test rig, and wherein the second end portion 56 is stronger than the first end portion 54 such that when the specimen is tested to failure it will fail at a location closer to the first end portion than to the second end portion. The specimen may have dovetail or fir-tree roots and is used in testing turbine rotor blades.
Patent GB-2460352-A (GB)
Title: Fitting for hot water cylinder
Inventor: SEPPINGS TOM
IPC: F24H1/20
Filed: 2008-08-19
Abstract: The fitting 10 for an opening in a domestic hot water cylinder includes a first channel 18 for receiving an immersion heater, a second channel 20 for the inflow of liquid to the cylinder in combination with a removable adapter (30, figure 2B). The adapter is adapted to fit into the opening of the cylinder and mate with the fitting to provide a secure connection therewith. A third channel 22 may be provided for the outflow of liquid from the cylinder. The mating arrangement may be a series of axially spaced holes (36, figure 2A). The fitting may be connected to an external solar heating system.
Patent GB-2460982-A (GB)
Title: Systems of total capture and recycling of used organic and inorganic matter of selfsustainable human habitations
Inventor: MILLER PETER ANTHONY
IPC: B01D53/84
Filed: 2008-10-24
Abstract: Systems of total capture and recycling of used organic and inorganic matter of the earth's environment to enable the realization of selfsustainable human habitations in previously uninhabitable areas of the earth and thereby contribute to the elimination of environmental pollution. Disclosed is a combination of interconnected innovative technologies to enable the realization of self-sustainable communities largely independent of outside man-made energy and potable water combined with ZERO fluid emissions into the environment that point the way to a sustainable solution of the global warming and environmental pollution problems comprising large scale cyclic photosynthetic carbon capture and associated fluid purification systems with fluid recycling and solids' recovery systems. Schematised illustrations provide the principles of the present invention, whereby carbon gases emitted from conventional power stations and other combustion processes are converted by photosynthesis to carbohydrates then hydrocarbons and recycled as fuel in captive closed systems thus completely eliminating emissions of green house gases to the atmosphere as well as providing the precondition for maintaining a high degree of sanitation of the process. Fluid purification systems are disclosed to enable the long-term recycling and reuse of the photosynthesising fluids involved in the power generation and all fluid streams generated and used within selfsustainable human habitats.