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Patent GB-2417670-A (GB)
Title: Liquid heating vessel partitioned to control temperature
Inventor: GARVEY VINCENT JOSEPH
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2005-09-01
Abstract: An electric liquid heating vessel 6 is adapted to heat liquid therein to a predetermined temperature below boiling. The apparatus comprises a discrete volume 30 therein at least partly partitioned from the rest of the interior so as to inhibit mixing between liquid in the discrete volume and liquid in the rest of the interior of the vessel during heating. Liquid in the volume 30 is cooler than that in the rest of the vessel, e.g. because the planar heating plate 8 does not extend beneath the volume 30. When liquid is poured out of spout 16, the cooler liquid from volume 30 is mixed with the hotter liquid which would otherwise have been too hot (e.g. for making instant coffee) due to the residual heating effect of the de-activated heating plate. Volume 30 may be defined by two full height wall portions 22 extending from the wall 12 of the vessel, the gap between which is filled by a further wall part 28 of much reduced height.
Patent GB-2430207-A (GB)
Title: Canopy structure and ground anchor
Inventor: FINCK WILLIAM
IPC: E04H15/58
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A canopy structure, especially for sheltering a vehicle for repair, has a support frame re-configurable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The structure has an expansion support, which may be a tether, to support the frame as it is manually expanded. The support frame may have telescopic posts <B>2</B> and an upper scissor linkage frame <B>3</B> forming a roof area <B>4</B>. A fabric cover <B>5</B> may extend over the roof area. The canopy may be provided with jockey wheels <B>6</B> mounted at the ground engaging ends of the support posts <B>2</B>. The wheels <B>6</B> may have brakes <B>7</B>. A ground anchor <B>11</B> is provided for securing the canopy structure. The ground anchor <B>11</B> may comprise a ground frame which in use engages the support posts <B>2</B> of the canopy and is weighted down by an item sheltered by the canopy, for example a vehicle.
Patent GB-2436081-A (GB)
Title: Stapler
Inventor: EBIHARA YOSHIYUKI
IPC: B25C5/02
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A stapler (1) has a handle (10), a hammer (9) for ejecting staples, and a hammer spring (20) for driving the hammer when released. The hammer (9) is prevented by a link member (30), held in place by a spring (40). As the handle (1) is depressed, the hammer spring (20) is compressed until a trigger (12) is brought into contact with the link member (30) releasing the hammer spring (20) and driving the hammer to release a staple. Hence, a large stapling force may be applied accurately and reliably.
Patent GB-2440131-A (GB)
Title: Securing a wheelchair or other object to a vehicle
Inventor: SAMUELS HOWARD DANIEL
IPC: A61G3/08
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: A securing device for releasably securing an article 20 to a vehicle comprises two components 14,17, to be mounted on each of a vehicle 16 and article 20 respectively. The two components engage each other magnetically to secure the article. The magnet may be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. The mating surfaces of the two components may be formed into an array 38 of grooves, ribs, pyramids or cubes. In the illustrated embodiment a magnetic member is recessed into a vehicle floor, and the article is a wheelchair.
Patent GB-2426217-A (GB)
Title: Micro chemical system
Inventor: FUKUZAWA TAKASHI
IPC: G01N35/08
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A micro chemical system capable of controlling the flow of a specimen solution flowing in the flow passage of a microchip. In the micro chemical system (1), the T-shaped flow passage (4) comprising a main flow passage (2), an auxiliary flow passage (3), and a converging part (4) where the main flow passage (2) is converged with auxiliary flow passage (3) is formed in the microchip (7). Panel heaters (8) and (9) are installed in the auxiliary passage (3) at positions where these heaters can heat the inside thereof. A hydrophobizing treatment is applied to the auxiliary flow passage (3) and the converging part (4), and water is supplied to the main flow passage (2) and air is supplied to the auxiliary flow passage (3).
Patent GB-2430951-A (GB)
Title: Wired casing
Inventor: TILTON FREDERICK THOMAS
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: The present invention involves a method and apparatus for monitoring conditions downhole and/or manipulating downhole tools 170 by placing electrical wire 140 on a casing string 15, 30, 65 while drilling with casing. Wire is inserted into a groove 121 within the casing string while tilling with the casing string into a formation. The wire connects downhole equipment to surface equipment. Multiple casing strings may be drilled into the formation while wire is simultaneously inserted into a groove therein. The downhole equipment may contain sensors for sensing information from within the wellbore.
Patent GB-2429738-A (GB)
Title: Steerable drill bit arrangement
Inventor: STROUD DARYL RICHARD HENRY
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: This invention relates to a steerable drill bit arrangement, in particular for the use in drilling boreholes for oil and gas extraction. According to the invention there is provided a steerable drill bit arrangement comprising a drill bit (12), a steering component (16) and a stabiliser (14), the steering component being adapted to provide a steering force which in use can drive the drill bit along a non-linear path, the stabiliser being located between the drill bit and the steering component and in use providing a fulcrum for the steering force provided by the steering component, the position of the fulcrum provided by the stabiliser being adjustable relative to the drill bit and the steering component. In use, the position of the fulcrum can be adjusted to vary the maximum curvature of the borehole and to suit the rock type(s) being drilled.
Patent GB-2447250-A (GB)
Title: Communication in dual protocol environments
Inventor: THOUKYDIDES ALEXANDER
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-09-04
Abstract: A communication device (1) comprising: a first communication system (4) for transmitting and/or receiving signals according to a first protocol; a second communication system (3) for transmitting and receiving signals according to a second protocol, the second protocol having the facility that a receiver (3) can indicate to a transmitter (2) that it is in an unresponsive state whereby the transmitter can be inhibited from transmitting data to the receiver when it is in the unresponsive state; a signal activity detector (9) for detecting activity in the signals of the first protocol; and a control unit (7) responsive to the signal activity detector for causing the second communication system to indicate that it is in an unresponsive state.
Patent GB-2448761-A (GB)
Title: Protecting a power converter switch
Inventor: LALITHAMBIKA VINOD A
IPC: H02M1/08
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A resonant discontinuous power convener has a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) switch 208 whose collector terminal switches power to a magnetic energy store to transfer power from the input to the output and whose voltage is resonant during an off period. A voltage clamping circuit clamps the base voltage of the BJT to limit an excursion of the collector voltage of said BJT towards or beyond its emitter voltage during a resonant portion, due to forward bias of the collector to base junction. In particular it inhibits reverse bias and possible breakdown of the base emitter junction and latch up of a CMOS controller. The base clamp can comprise a switch 222, , a base voltage detector having a base voltage sample and hold S3, Chold, and a voltage threshold and one or more sources of base current. The base current can be driven during an on-period of the BJT to compensate for demagnetising current continuing to flow into the collector after the switch is turned on using switch 408 to apply force current to initially saturate the transistor.
Patent GB-2450493-A (GB)
Title: Cannabigerol for use in treatment of diseases benefiting from agonism of CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors
Inventor: PERTWEE ROGER
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the cannabinoid cannabigerol (CBG) in the manufacture of medicaments for use in the treatment of diseases and conditions benefiting from concurrent agonism of the CB1 and the CB2 cannabinoid receptors. Such diseases or conditions to be treated are taken from the group; pain, neurodegenerative disease, ischemic disease, brain injury or damage, acquired brain injury, age related inflammatory or autoimmune disease, cachexia, nausea and vomiting, glaucoma, movement disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, allergy, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, renal ischemia and nephritis.
Patent GB-2451478-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine and generator with ovoid frame.
Inventor: QUEENAN JOHN
IPC: F03D1/00
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: A wind turbine comprises an axial flow rotor 14 which is mounted on a shaft 22, along with an electric generator 24, said components being housed within an ovoid frame 20. The turbine rotor 14 may comprise one or more helical, or quasi-helical, blades 18. The generator 24 may be tubular and located internally of the turbine rotor 14. The generator 24 may be a radial flux generator with permanent magnets attached to the rotor and copper windings mounted on an internal stator. It may be possible to incline the shaft 22 with respect to the horizontal axis. Magnetic bearings may be provided for any rotating parts of the turbine. A ring shaped flywheel may be provided about the axis of rotation of the turbine rotor 14.
Patent GB-2454459-A (GB)
Title: Personal identification code entry device
Inventor: SMALL ANDREW
IPC: G06F21/36
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: A data entry device used to enter a personal identification number into an ATM or other password activated device, having a touch screen or LED digit pad displaying a grid of 16 boxes, each box containing one of the numbers 0-9 in a random order. In order to proceed, the user types in their secure pin numbers (in the correct sequence) by pressing the numbers directly on the grid. Prior to each transaction, the numbers appear in different positions and with different numbers appearing more then once. This method of entering a users password makes the process of using such codes and pin numbers more secure.
Patent GB-2455730-A (GB)
Title: Fastener Installation Tool
Inventor: DEAR AIDEN ROBERT
IPC: B21J15/18
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A fastener installation tool for installing breakstem fasteners, wherein a part of the fastener is broken off during installation and ejected into a collector bottle 4 , provided with a safety disabling means 14, comprising a valve located in series with and between the tool trigger and main operating valve, wherein removal of the collector bottle causes the valve to close to prevent operation of the main operating valve 12 , thereby to prevent use of the tool with the connector bottle disconnected.
Patent GB-2457918-A (GB)
Title: Plumbing circuit with recirculation loop
Inventor: WESTON RICHARD
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A plumbing circuit comprises a heated tank 10 connected by a supply pipe 14 to a tap or faucet 12. A pump 18 is connected by return pipes 16 in parallel with at least a section of the supply pipe to form a recirculation loop. The return pipes and the supply pipe are arranged one inside the other. The inner pipes may be flexible. Preferably, the output of the pump can be varied depending on whether the tap is opened or closed. The tap may be electrically operated, where the pump can be switched on in response to operation of the tap. Preferably, the pump can either be switched on in response to operation of a light mounted in the vicinity of the tap or in response to an excessive temperature difference between the ends of the supply pipe. In another aspect, a method of installing a recirculation loop in a plumbing circuit is disclosed which comprises cutting the supply pipe into two sections. In a further aspect, a kit for simplifying the installation of a recirculation loop in a plumbing circuit is disclosed.
Patent GB-2461926-A (GB)
Title: System and method for producing a cross-fold in folded sheet material
Inventor: CLARKE NICHOLAS SIMON
IPC: B31B19/26
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: A cross-fold system (100) for use in combination with a device for folding sheet material includes a rigid guide structure (104) having a stationary reaction surface (106) for supporting and guiding folded sheet material along a feed path between a sheet feed mechanism (108) and a tensioning mechanism (110). The cross-fold system includes a paper break assembly (114) disposed between the sheet feed mechanism (108) and the tensioning mechanism (110) with an abrasion bar (120) disposed transversely of the feed path and in opposed relation to the rigid guide (104). The paper break assembly (114) is movable from an active position to an inactive position such that, in the active position, the abrasion bar (120) pressingly engages the sheet material against the stationary reaction surface of the guide structure (104), and, in the inactive position, the abrasion bar (120) permits the sheet material to pass to the tensioning mechanism (110) without engaging the sheet material. When the paper break assembly (114) is in the active position, the tensioning mechanism (110) is operative to pull the folded sheet material across the abrasion bar (120) to yield the adhesive bond between the reinforcing fibers of the sheet material. As such, a subsequent cross-fold of the folded sheet material is facilitated.
Patent GB-2462301-A (GB)
Title: An unbrella rib structure
Inventor: SU PING-TUNG
IPC: A45B19/10
Filed: 2008-07-31
Abstract: A first pivoting section 1, attached to first rib 7, consisting of fork 11 and adjacent receiving groove 12 is pivotally and a second pivoting section 2, attached to rib 8, consisting of extension section 22 and lug 21 are attached via rivet 13 to form pivot point P12. Extension section 22 may be partially or fully contained within receiving groove 12 to prevent lateral movement. A fourth pivoting section 4 is attached at the distal end of rib 7 and consists of extension section 42 and lug 41 and attached by rivet 34 to form pivot P34to a third pivoting section 3, attached to rib 9, consisting of fork 31 receiving groove 32 and relief slot 33. A first linking spoke 10 having one end pivotally connected to extension section 22 and other end formed into hook 10H in relief slot 33 may have a U shaped section and sliding ring 71 to strap first linking spoke 10 to rib 7. Spring (S, Figure 6) may be provided to automate the folding of the rib structure. The rib structure may consist of 3 or more ribs (figures 4, 5 and 6).
Patent GB-2464448-A (GB)
Title: Plate having holes for securing a loop in a wire rope
Inventor: MCDONALD WALTER
IPC: F16G11/14
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: A locking device 1 suitable for securing a loop 46 in a length of wire rope 42. The device comprises a plate 10 having first and second sets of holes 12 and 18. The first set of holes 12 comprises at least two holes 14, 16 and the second set of holes 18 comprises at least three holes 20, 22, 24. The loop 46 in the length of wire rope may be secured by passing an end of the wire rope through a first hole of the first set of holes in a first direction, a second hole of the first set of holes 12 in a second direction, a first hole of the second set of holes in a third direction, a second hole of the second set of holes in a fourth direction, and a third hole of the second set of holes in the third direction. The first and second direction are opposite and the third and fourth directions are opposite. The device is preferably used as a hanger for suspending an object 60.
Patent GB-2455170-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle transmission fluid and engine coolant temperature regulating apparatus
Inventor: GOODEN JAMES THOMAS
IPC: F01P3/20
Filed: 2008-09-19
Abstract: An apparatus for regulating the temperature of transmission fluid (e.g. oil or ATF) from an automatic transmission 10 and engine coolant in a vehicle comprises a source of engine coolant 42, a source of transmission fluid 12, a first heat exchanger 14 for transferring heat between the engine coolant and the transmission fluid, and a second heat exchanger 24 for transferring heat between the transmission fluid and a further heat transfer fluid, such as air. A bypass valve 34 places the first heat exchanger into fluid communication with the second heat exchanger when the temperature of the transmission fluid exiting the first heat exchanger is greater than a first reference temperature, and bypasses the second heat exchanger when the temperature of the transmission fluid exiting the first heat exchanger is less than a second reference temperature. Preferably, a third heat exchanger is provided, comprising a radiator 44 and/or a heater core 46, where the radiator may transfer heat from the engine coolant to ambient air, and the heater core may transfer heat from the engine coolant to air in a passenger compartment of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2463675-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine de-icing
Inventor: HARAGUCHI YOSHIKI
IPC: F03D1/00
Filed: 2008-09-19
Abstract: A wind turbine component surface 10 comprises at least two adjacent areas 12, 14 of different ice forming propensity in predetermined positions, the difference in ice forming propensity between adjacent areas 12, 14 causing ice to fall from the surface 10. The ice forming propensity of the areas 12, 14 is passive, such as a surface finish of coating of a film or paint. Relatively ice-resistant areas 12 may be applied over relatively ice-prone areas 10. The adjacent areas 12, 14 may be the same or different shapes, the areas possibly being rectangular, square and/or triangular. The wind turbine component may be a rotor blade, areas 12, 14 of different shapes being provided on leading and trailing edges. The areas 12, 14 may be triangular at the leading edge and rectangular at the trailing edge.
Patent GB-2469091-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic control device for gas appliances
Inventor: ALLEN SCOTT MICHAEL
IPC: F23N1/00
Filed: 2009-04-01
Abstract: A thermostatic control device 100 for the regulation of gas flow within a gas appliance has cylindrical plug 110 axially moveable within a gas flow bore in a housing to provide at least ON/OFF gas flow control between a gas inlet 115, a main gas outlet (152 Fig 9) and supplementary outlet (142 Fig 9). Thermal regulation of the main outlet is provided by a sensor controlled diaphragm 108 which actuates valve 109, and the valve is adjusted by rotation of the cylindrical plug. Regulation of the supplementary outlet may be provided by control flats (137 Fig 5) disposed on the cylindrical plug 110 which is again rotated to bring control flats into and out of proximity to the supplementary outlet. The cylindrical plug may include a ramped or helical groove which is engaged by a fixed pin within the housing bore in order to effect axial movement of the plug upon rotation of an associated spindle 112. The gas appliance can be a cooker, a heating system and boiler or a gas fire, and when used in a cooking appliance, the main gas outlet may deliver gas to an oven and the supplementary gas outlet may deliver gas to a grill.
Patent GB-2460551-A (GB)
Title: Tower Structure and Method of Raising and Lowering Same
Inventor: TAYLOR ROGER
IPC: F03D11/04
Filed: 2009-06-08
Abstract: A tower suitable for use with a wind turbine comprises a first portion 114 or hollow column and a second portion or column 116 spaced therefrom e.g. telescoping one in the other. The inner member either forms or carries a float 172 e.g. polystyrene blocks or an air tank whereby the inner portion is moveable relative to the outer by movement of the float by fluid introduced to or withdrawn from the space between the portions. There may be means for introducing or extracting fluid from the space between the portions which may be duct work carried on or accessed from a platform and there are means 166, 170 to relatively lock the portions. The alignment of the portions may be controlled by hydraulic rollers and the portions may be of metal and/or concrete. The method involves introducing/extracting fluid to alter the relative position of the moving portion.
Patent GB-2474434-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable axle rotary dispenser
Inventor: WARZYNSKI ALEXANDER EDWARD MARSHALL
IPC: B65D88/54
Filed: 2009-10-13
Abstract: A dispenser 10, normally used in the dispensing of flowable material from a hopper, has a rotary valve 19, on a central axle 21. The axle 21 is displaceable vertically in its end housings (23,24, fig. 1) via adjustment means such as mounting screws and bolts (27,28,29, fig. 1). Alternately, liners 30,31 may be vertically displaceable, using adjustment means, such as screws and bolts 32. Alternately still both axle 21 and liners 30,31 may be vertically displaceable. In this manner, if the assembly has become worn over time during use, the distance between the edges of the rotary valve 19 vanes and the liners 30,31 may be reduced, to improve sealing between the two.
Patent GB-646596-A (GB)
Title: Rip-wire can closures
Inventor: BOGNER PETER
IPC: B21D51/44
Filed: 1948-04-09
Abstract: 646,596. Making rip seams. HANSON & SON, Ltd., S. April 9, 1948, No. 10029. [Classes 83 (ii) and 83 (iv)] A rip-wire can closure is made by forming, by means of a single internal roller 14 backed by an external roller 15, a wire-receiving channel 18 in the corner between a central depression 12 and the flange 13 which is to be seamed to the can body, the channel not protruding substantially above the flange 13, and thereafter squeezing a rip-wire 17, of substantially the same diameter as the channel width, into the channel by means of a single internal roller or finger and simultaneously nipping the opening of the channel by means of two external rollers 19 to grip the wire in place. The roller 15, for the channel-forming operation, may have integral flanges 16, as shown in Fig. 1, or be replaced by two rollers. During the squeezing and nipping operation, outward displacement may be limited by a plain cylindrical roller lying in the same plane as the internal roller ; this may be effected by arranging the flanges 16 and the central part of the roller 15 as three rollers on separate axes. The plane of the rollers 14, 15 and the direction of their advance lie at an angle of about 30 to 60 degrees (preferably 45 degrees) to the plane of the marginal flange. Specifications 505,439, 505,454 and 527,072 are referred to.
Patent GB-589236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to metal sheets for building construction
IPC: E04C2/32
Filed: 1944-05-24
Abstract: 589,236. Metal sheets for buildings. STEEL CEILINGS, Ltd., and PENKALA, E. May 24, 1944, No. 10034. [Class 20 (ii)] A corrugated metal sheet for building construction has some or all of its corrugations formed alternately along their length with a constricted (e.g. dovetail) opening and then with a wider opening so that the edge of a wooden nailing strip shaped to the section of the constricted part can be inserted into the more open part and then slid along into engagement with the constricted part of the corrugation and so secured to the sheet. In producing the sheet, corrugations of dovetail section are first formed (Fig. 1). Adjacent webs 12 then have formed in them at intervals depressions 13 which causes the edges of the webs at these places to be drawn apart until the corrugation between them assumes a rectangular form. Alternatively the sheet may first be formed with rectangular corrugations some or all of the webs having grooves along their length which are then pressed out at intervals forcing the adjacent edges of adjacent webs together to give the corrugation between them a dovetail form. Alternatively the initial and final shape of the corrugations may be wholly curved instead of rectilinear. Formers may be placed in those corrugations it is desired not to disturb when deforming the original sheet.