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Patent GB-2444267-A (GB)
Title: Tilting pad thust bearing
Inventor: NEW NIGEL HENRY
IPC: F16C17/06
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: A pad thrust bearing assembly comprises a substantially solid flat carrier body 52 being of generally annular configuration having a central circular aperture and outer circular periphery, a plurality of bearing pads 58 arranged thereon between the perimeter of said central aperture and said outer circular periphery, locating means 56 for maintaining both the separation and position of the bearing pads 58 on the carrier body 52, and fulcrum means 62 which permits said bearing pads 58 to pivot about a substantially radial axis while in their predetermined position. The assembly is characterised in that the locating means 56 for maintaining the separation and position of said bearing pads 58 is a locating component 56 which includes at least one of a hub portion and a rim portion from which a plurality of ribs project, which together define a plurality of regions of a size and shape which permits the bearing pads 58 to be received therein, and is further characterised in that the locating component 56 is maintained in spaced apart relationship with the carrier body 52 to allow for radially inward or outward oil flow. The locating component 56 can also have outermost and innermost radial dimensions which further allows the flow of oil.
Patent GB-2445154-A (GB)
Title: Latch structure with bolts having electromagnetic retention
Inventor: PENG JUNG-CHANG
IPC: E05C19/16
Filed: 2006-12-27
Abstract: A latch structure for a door 13 comprises a base 1 which pivotally mounts both latch hooks 4,4-1 and an electromagnetic element 5. The hooks are linked by element 4-5 to move in unison and are biased by spring 4-4 to engage a keeper 8. The electromagnetic element is pivoted at 5-3 and is biased by a spring 6 away from the keeper 8 to act on hook 4-1 so as to move both hooks to their disengaged position (fig. 2). When the door is closed (fig. 4) the keeper 8 engages a pin 9 which acts via a pivoted element 3 to push the electromagnetic element 5 towards the keeper 8 and so releases the hooks to engage the keeper. The element 5 is then held against the keeper by electromagnetic attraction. When the power is turned off the spring 6 can move the element 5 away from the keeper and disengage the hooks. The arrangement has the benefit that the force of attraction between the element 5 and the keeper 8 need only be sufficient to overcome effect of the spring 6 to maintain hook engagement.
Patent GB-2445927-A (GB)
Title: Rinsing device
Inventor: SAGE-PASSANT PETER
IPC: B05B15/60
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A rinsing device includes a wall unit (22) having a water inlet (32) and a water outlet, the water outlet including a flexible hose (30) connected at one end to the wall unit (22) and a spray head (36) attached to a free end of the hose. A restraining device (42) is connected between the wall unit (22) and the free end of the flexible hose (30). The wall unit (22) is constructed and arranged to be mounted in use on a wall and the flexible hose (30) is constructed and arranged so that in use its free end hangs down from the wall unit.
Patent GB-2449478-A (GB)
Title: Flexible beading
Inventor: HORSMAN RONNIE
IPC: E04F19/04
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: A flexible beading strip is formed as an L shape, with a 90 degree angle towards one end, from a natural rubber with a mixture of wood fibre and nutshell flour. The beading is moulded by the mixture being poured into moulds and Hessian partially submerged in the mixture. Adhesive is applied to the Hessian so that the strip can be self adhesive. The strip can be cut to desired length with scissors or knife and is easy to apply around corners because of the 90 degree angle. The strip is flexible and so can be applied close behind doors without being damaged by the door opening onto it.
Patent GB-2451895-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of rear projection screens to avoid reflections
Inventor: JARVIS KEVIN MICHAEL
IPC: G03B21/60
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: A method of treatment of a rear projection screen 1 in the construction of a collimating image display apparatus suitable for flight simulation employing digital projectors, in which the positions of the projectors are not constrained by the presence of reflected light from the inner surface of the rear projection screen. The treatment involves applying a surface covering in at least some areas with a paint or any amorphous liquid which once applied dries to a suitable coat scattering light in all directions. The coating may be applied as a layer of soft gel with a removable backing sheet, or the internal, or concave face may be treated using liquid abrasive paste or mechanical action.
Patent GB-2443499-A (GB)
Title: A toaster having insert for forming a design onto a piece of toast and a method for creating an image on a piece of bread
Inventor: BARDSLEY DUNCAN
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: A toaster for creating an image on bread <B>20</B> comprises heating elements <B>17</B> and at least one masking element <B>1</B> moveable between an open position and a mask position. The open position being such that the bread <B>20</B> may be placed adjacent to the or each masking element <B>1</B>. The mask position being such that the or each masking element <B>1</B> presses into the bread <B>20</B> and masks that area from the heating elements <B>17</B> such that, in use, an image corresponding to the shape of the or each masking element <B>1</B> is formed on the bread <B>20</B>. The or each masking element <B>1</B> may move diagonally down and towards the piece of bread <B>20</B> when moving between the open position and the mask position. The or each masking element <B>1</B> may move through a guard <B>13</B> from the open position to the mask position, thereby releasing the bread <B>20</B> should it have become stuck. The masking elements <B>1</B> may move in simultaneously from each side of the bread to clamp the bread <B>20</B>. Also disclosed is a method of creating an image on a piece of bread.
Patent GB-2456639-A (GB)
Title: Chair backrest positioning device
Inventor: ADDISON LYDIA MARIE
IPC: A47C7/40
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A chair backrest positioning device is disclosed which includes a pivotable handle 2, a pin 4, a stop collar 1 and a compression/leaf spring 3. In use, the handle may be compressed manually upwards which frees the stop collar from a key-hole slot 9 formed along a tube 8 to re-position the collar securely into a large chimney 6 and concurrently re-positions the top of the pin into a small chimney 7. The device may then be moved along a slot 10 in the tube until it reaches the next desired slot. The device enables the backrest of a chair to be diagonally in a single operation.
Patent GB-2447527-A (GB)
Title: Handle arrangement for a floor sweeping apparatus
Inventor: PANG KWOK FUNG
IPC: A47L9/32
Filed: 2007-09-24
Abstract: A floor sweeping apparatus comprises a cleaning head 6 with an elongate handle 1 fixed at its inner end by a pivoting joint 5 to the cleaning head 6, and at its outer end by a hinge 2 to an elongate handle extension 4. A locking mechanism preferably allows the handle extension 4 to be locked in different angular positions relative to the handle 1 and can be controlled from the handle extension 4. The hinge 2 may be a flexible member that permits pivoting between the handle 1 and handle extension 4 by flexure of the hinge 2. The locking mechanism includes spring means (17, fig 4) for biasing a lock (11, fig 4) to engage with a lock-engaging feature (24, fig 4) so that relative rotation between the handle 1 and handle extension 4 is prevented.
Patent GB-2454202-A (GB)
Title: Method For Determining The Heating Value And The Relative Density Of A Hydrocarbon Fuel And Apparatus For The Same
Inventor: BATS JOHAN
IPC: G16Z99/00
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: There is disclosed a method for determining the heating value of a fuel, the fuel comprising at least one hydrocarbon including a first hydrocarbon present in the highest molar concentration, the method comprising: measuring the stoichiometric oxidation molar flow ratio of the fuel; determining the ideal molar heating value (HVm,i) from the measured stoichiometric oxidation molar flow ratio; measuring the molar concentration of the first hydrocarbon; and determining the real molar heating value (HVm,r) from the ideal molar heating value (HVm,,) and the molar concentration of the first hydrocarbon. Claims are also included for determining the relative density of the fuel using the real heating value of the fuel, the velocity of sound of the fuel and the concentration of carbon dioxide. Claims are included for calculating the Wobbe Index of the fuel from the real heating value of the fuel and the relative density of the fuel. Claims are also included for determining the stoichiometric molar ratio of oxygen (or air) to fuel for oxidation of a fuel by varying the molar ratio of the fuel and oxygen and measuring the peak temperature of the oxidation reaction or the oxygen (or air) concentration at the outlet of the combustion cavity. Further claims are included to determining the stoichiometric molar flow ratio of oxygen (or air) to fuel for oxidation of a fuel using an apparatus comprising a plurality of reactor assemblies arranged in parallel, supplying fuel and oxygen (or air) to each reactor assembly at different predetermined molar flow ratios. Measuring the temperature of oxidation in each reactor assembly or the oxygen (or air) concentration at the outlet of each reactor assembly in order to determine the stoichiometric molar flow ratio.
Patent GB-2445080-A (GB)
Title: Instrument Device For A Vehicle
Inventor: TAKESHIGE TETSUO
IPC: G01D13/04
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: The invention provides an instrument device 1 that includes a transparent board 21a, a first speed display 26a, a second speed display 27a and another printed part preferably a gear range display 28a, which are printed on the board 21a, and" a backlight emitting light onto the board 21a. The second speed display is disposed between the first speed display and the other printed part 28a, preferably the gear range display, in the radial direction of a dial. The first speed display and the gear range display are printed on the front side of the board while the second speed display is printed on the back side of the board 21a. Thus, there is provided an instrument device for a vehicle including two kinds of speed displays with improved discrimination between the two displays. Preferably the instrument device is for a motorcycle.
Patent GB-2445863-A (GB)
Title: Variable vane assembly having a bushing which rotates incrementally
Inventor: SCHILLING JAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F01D17/16
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: A variable vane stator assembly 64 for a gas turbine engine comprises a casing 68, a variable vane 70 having a platform 74 and a spindle 72 extending from the platform, a bushing 92 surrounding said vane spindle, a lever 78 for moving the vane between the open and closed position, and a mechanism 100 for incrementally rotating the bushing to a different circumferential position with respect to the vane spindle as the vane is operated between the open and closed positions. Preferably the top surface 102 of the bushing comprises circumferentially spaced stepped notches while the lever comprises a pawl 112 for cooperating with the notches to rotate the bushing. Ideally, the casing comprises a second pawl 118 which cooperates with indent stops 116 on the bushing side 114 to prevent reverse rotation. By cycling the circumferential position of the bushing, more uniform wear takes place.
Patent GB-2451174-A (GB)
Title: A watertight halogen lamp
Inventor: PENMAN ALAN
IPC: F21V31/00
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: A halogen lamp comprising a lamp envelope enclosing a sealed cavity, the envelope being filled with an inert gas and a halogen additive; and a filament, having two ends, located within the envelope; the envelope further comprising a pinch seal located a distance from a first end of the envelope, said first end of the envelope being sealed with a sealant material at a distance from said pinch seal to form a watertight seal, the lamp further comprising first and second conducting foils electrically coupled to the respective ends of the filament and current supply means electrically coupled to each conducting foil in use, at least one of said first and second conducting foils being embedded within said pinch seal.
Patent GB-2450829-A (GB)
Title: Perforating and fracturing
Inventor: SURJAATMADJA JIM B
IPC: E21B43/114
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: In a system and method of fracturing a subterranean formation, fluid for perforating is received in a downhole tool through a tubing string, the downhole tool residing in a wellbore. A wall of the wellbore is perforated proximate the downhole tool. A fluid for fracturing is received in the downhole tool through the tubing string. The subterranean formation proximate the downhole tool is fractured. The operations of receiving a fluid for perforating, perforating, receiving a fluid for fracturing, and fracturing are performed while keeping at least a portion of the downhole tool in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2464517-A (GB)
Title: Biometric security and room management system
Inventor: LEE DAVID ROBERT
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2008-10-18
Abstract: A system for management of rooms in an establishment (hotel nursery, crèche etc) includes a network having user control unit (30) for each room. Each control unit has a palm reading biometric device (32) for recording biometric palm data of a user and a plurality of second user control units (18, 18) for display and input of Information, each control unit having a palm reading biometric device. Aserver(12) stores data, performs calculations, and acts as a communications gateway to other control units in the network. A facility controller (10) in each room is operable in response to input of user biometric data via first user control units (30) to interrogate a first database (14) for a match and where said match for said biometric data is obtained to allow access to the room in dependence on associated permissions, and to update a second database (22). The server (12) can provide access to user/room occupant information by users for fulfillment of maintenance and housekeeping orders, occupant needs and stock inventory; interrogating the second database; and managing the delivery of said requirements to one of said first (30) and second (16, 18) user control units.
Patent GB-2464679-A (GB)
Title: Tongue scraper
Inventor: SHILLOVA ENVER
IPC: A61B17/24
Filed: 2008-10-21
Abstract: The scraper comprises a handle 12 and a cleaning head 11 having a plurality of cleaning ridges 15 projecting from one side. The scraper may be formed from polymeric plastic and/or elastomeric rubber materials. In use the scraper contacts the tongue whereby unwanted matter is removed to within the spaces between the ridges.
Patent GB-2465434-A (GB)
Title: Inspection chamber base formed using a modular mould
Inventor: SHINGLETON JASON
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2008-11-25
Abstract: A base (1) for an inspection chamber (2) or manhole used in drainage is provided, comprising at least one element which is pre-formed from a modular tool part. The base may have a plurality of elements which may be preformed using vacuum forming using a set of interchangeable mould inserts to enable different channel configurations to be produced. Also disclosed is a base whose elements are formed from a millable material and milled to a desired shape by a computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine. The millable elements may be hollow or filled with foam and may also be coated, for example with polyurethane.
Patent GB-2452189-A (GB)
Title: Method of monitoring handwashing using composition comprising particles comprising a UV marker
Inventor: BROWN JAMES STEVEN
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: The invention describes a method of monitoring handwashing using a sanitizing composition in comprising alcohol and a plurality of particles comprising a UV marker and at least one of an antimicrobial, a moisturizer and emollient, a fragrance and a pigment. The composition is applied to a user's hands and in use the particles are abraded thereby applying the UV marker to the hands. The user's hands can then be irradiated with a UV light source to monitor the effectiveness of the handwashing procedure. A composition for use in the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2455447-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing meningococcal meningitis vaccine for neisseria meningitidis serotypes A, C,Y and W-135
Inventor: REDDY JEERI R
IPC: A61K39/095
Filed: 2009-01-07
Abstract: Methods for producing quadrivalent meningococcal meningitis polysaccharide and conjugate vaccines for serotypes A, C, Y and W-135 disclosed. Neisseria meningitidis fastidious medium was designed to maximize the yield of capsular polysaccharides and generate minimal cellular biomass and endotoxin in a short duration of fermentation. The crude polysaccharides are isolated, purified, and mechanically depolymerized by sonication. These purified polysaccharides were found in human clinical trials to be safe and immunogenic against meningococcal disease caused by N. meningitidis A, C, Y and W-135 serogroups in sub-Saharan Africa. In the preferred embodiment, the polysaccharides are conjugated to carrier proteins of diphtheria or tetanus toxiod to an average molecular size of 5100 to 9900 Daltons and provide broad spectrum protection to humans of all ages. Accelerated polysaccharide production and the efficacy of the resulting vaccine are demonstrated.
Patent GB-2460140-A (GB)
Title: Input device for a graphical user interface
Inventor: ORSLEY TIM
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2009-03-18
Abstract: A device for controlling a graphical user interface includes a tiltable member 208 configured for tilting by a user, an electrically conductive member 206 configured to move in response to the tilting, and a substrate 202 spaced apart from the electrically conductive member by a gap and having a switch centrally located between mutually isolated sense electrodes 220. A drive circuit provides a drive signal to the electrically conductive member and capacitance measurement circuitry detects changes in capacitance between the electrically conductive member and the sense electrodes in response to tilting. The tiltable member is connected to the switch to enable actuation of the switch in response to tilting of the tiltable member or pressing centrally without tilting. Signal logic translates capacitance measurements and actuations of the switch into a signal indicative of an input function to a graphical user interface, such as central click, a periphery click or a scroll function.
Patent GB-2467385-A (GB)
Title: Hinges having locking means and arcuate channels defining limits of rotation
Inventor: HUGHES ANTHONY DOUGLAS
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: A lockable hinge including a pair of opposed hinge members 4, 7, connected at axle 2 about which a face of a first hinge member of the pair is slidingly rotatable over surface of the second hinge member of the pair in parallel opposition. The hinge includes lock means 11 20 operable to move a locking member 11 by a movement parallel to a said surface reversibly from a first position in which the lock does not obstruct relative sliding of the hinge plates to a second position which prevents sliding of the hinge plates relative to one another. The first and second hinge plates may be sandwiched by a third and fourth hinge plate 1, 9. Preferably the lock 11 is a rotatable cam which engages within a cutout 20 or locking recess 20. Also provided is a hinge comprising a pair of opposed slidingly pivotal plates 4, 7, axle 2, and two lugs 3 which protrude from the face of one hinge plate into arcuate channels 14, 15 in the other hinge plate; the arcuate slots 14, 15 and lugs 3 limit the extent of rotation of the hinge.
Patent GB-2470753-A (GB)
Title: Receiver and method for processing pilot data in an ofdm system
Inventor: OKEHIE OBIOMA CHIEDOZIE DONALD
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2009-06-03
Abstract: A receiver for receiving a sequence of OFDM symbols transmitted via a channel. Each OFDM symbol comprises a plurality of data bearing sub-carriers and a plurality of pilot bearing sub-carriers. The pilot sub-carriers are distributed throughout the OFDM symbols of the sequence in accordance with a pilot sub-carrier pattern. The receiver includes a channel estimator comprising a pilot data extractor, a pilot data extrapolator for generating extrapolated pilot data based on the extracted pilot data and a pilot data interpolator operable to process the pilot data by interpolating between the extrapolated pilot data in time and frequency to produce an estimate of the channel. The receiver also comprises a discontinuity detector for detecting a discontinuity in the pilot data processed by the channel estimator, and a controller, which upon detection of a pilot data discontinuity is operable to provide a control signal to the channel estimator to compensate for the pilot data discontinuity in the pilot data.
Patent GB-2471451-A (GB)
Title: Interactive book
Inventor: COLLINS NEIL JAMES
IPC: G09B5/02
Filed: 2009-06-29
Abstract: A software-based read-along story book comprises a mobile device, or alternatively, a personal computer, having display means for displaying the text of a story, and a microphone for recording a user's voice. The device further includes voice recognition means to monitor the recorded speech, and after each spoken word, the appropriate word is visually or audibly highlighted via the display or audio output. An audio output may also be selectively activated to play a pre-recorded version of the story.
Patent GB-2472385-A (GB)
Title: Controlling power demand using a building management system
Inventor: MAUGER DANIEL STUART
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: A method of controlling power demand comprises: using a building management system to determine parameters of a plurality or devices in an environment; means for determining whether a reduced power demand is required; and means for adjusting, through the building management system, the parameters of one or more devices to reduce power demand when necessary. A building 10 has a number of devices 11 A-D including heating, cooling, ventilation or other building services. Sensors are provided to determine various parameters associated with the devices. All the plant is controlled by a building management system (BMS). A building interface (BI) 15 attached to the BMS is used to build up a database of the devices and their parameters and to control demand response within the building. The BI is connected to an external application server 16. The BI may have a "learning" function allowing it to learn where plant is located and what parameters it is able to change to achieve demand response.
Patent GB-2458615-A (GB)
Title: Grinding drum with a cutter arrangement for a direction of rotation
Inventor: BOEF DUANE R DE
IPC: B02C18/06
Filed: 2008-01-04
Abstract: Grinding members on a grinding drum are arranged to move the material to be reduced laterally across the drum. The drum may be used in a tub grinder where the tub is configured to rotate about a vertical axis. In a tub grinder environment, the drum extends through the grinding floor, is configured to rotate about a horizontal axis, and includes cutters arranged in a right-handed helical pattern on the drum.
Patent GB-2473824-A (GB)
Title: Pump shaft and rotor materials selected for ease of disassembly
Inventor: OKOROAFOR EMMANUEL UZOMA
IPC: F01C21/08
Filed: 2009-09-23
Abstract: A pump member (rotor) 16 is mounted on a shaft 10. At least one of the contact surfaces 32, 34 is formed such that corrosion products 36, 38 of the surfaces are substantially incompatible, to prevent joining (welding) of the shaft to the rotor. This simplifies dismantling of the pump for maintenance. The pump may be a dry claw or roots vacuum pump and may be exposed to fluorine. The selected materials may be sintered Silicon Carbide, or a coating of fluoropolymer, diamond-like carbon (DLC), zinc, black oxide polymer film or an aluminised coating.