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Patent GB-2424023-A (GB)
Title: Lock gate constructed from reinforced plastic
Inventor: BURGIN KENNETH NEVILLE
IPC: E02B7/20
Filed: 2005-03-08
Abstract: A lock gate constructed from reinforced plastic for use in locks to facilitate the navigation of boats. The main body of the gate 31 is made of a plastic such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) with reinforcement 32 to provide additional strength and rigidity. The plastic balance beam 33 contains a reinforcing component 34 which is designed to stiffen it primarily in the vertical plain to prevent sagging but which allows a certain amount of give when the beam is pushed by the user. The reinforcement material may be stainless steel.
Patent GB-2417068-A (GB)
Title: A device attached to a radiator or convector heater to increase the velocity of air flow over the radiator or convector heater
Inventor: BIRKETT HAROLD
IPC: F28D1/02
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: A device attached to a radiator or convector heater to increase the velocity of air flow over the radiator or convector heater comprises a venturi profiled passageway 1 which accelerates the flow of air up and over the radiator or convector heater, and at least one ejector nozzle 2 connected to the passageway 1 to direct the air vertically upwards or downwards over the radiator or convector heater. The shape of the venturi passageway 1 may be maintained by flexible spacers 10 contacting a rear surface of the radiator. A rear 6, front 5 and side 11, 12 panels may define an insulation cavity 7 containing granular 9 or other insulation disposed behind the passageway 1. The cavity 7 may increase in thickness from the bottom to the top of the radiator. The device may be a flat pack assembly, attached to existing radiators via spacers 3 having a lower ejector profile 4 that clips on top of the radiator, or integrated into the manufacturing process of a new radiator. At least one fan may be integrated into lower portions of the side panels 11, 12. A top cover 13 may be clipped above the nozzle 2 and over a top edge of the side panels 11, 12.
Patent GB-2426194-A (GB)
Title: Trimmable shower tray
Inventor: LUXTON MARK IAN
IPC: A47K3/40
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A shower tray (10) comprising a trimmable edge (26) for trimming a dimension of the tray to fit a given area, a waste water gully (28) which extends from the trimmable edge (26) and which includes a gully fall (32) in a direction away from the trimmable edge (26), and a waste water surface (30) which extends with the gully (28) from the trimmable edge (26). The waste water surface (30) has a waste water surface fall (34) which is parallel or substantially parallel to the trimmable edge (26) and which leads into the gully (28). As a result of the waste water surface fall (34) and the gully fall (32), a two stage water runoff arrangement is provided.
Patent GB-2418223-A (GB)
Title: Glazed assembly with lighting
Inventor: MOLESWORTH RICHARD
IPC: F21S4/00
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: A glazed assembly comprises a lighting channel <B>6</B>, <B>7</B> provided as part of an elongate glazing component. The lighting channel <B>6</B>, <B>7</B> extends in an eaves region or a roof region of the assembly. The glazing component may be capable of interengaging with and supporting another glazing component such as a glazing bar, especially with a variable angle of attachment between the two components. The lighting channel <B>6</B>, <B>7</B> may be provided with a removable or openable cover <B>10</B>, <B>11</B>. The glazing component may have more than one lighting channel <B>6</B>, <B>7</B>. The lighting channel <B>6</B>, <B>7</B> may accommodate a light source <B>8</B> which may be an electric bulb or tube. The light source <B>8</B> may be continuous over the length of the channel <B>6</B>, <B>7</B> or may comprise a series of connected light sources <B>8</B>. The glazing component may also accommodate a power source for the light source <B>8</B>, especially within the channel <B>6</B>, <B>7</B>.
Patent GB-2431294-A (GB)
Title: Generator
Inventor: SMITH TREVOR DAVID
IPC: H01F38/14
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A generator has a stator part 11 and rotor part 12 and a controller. The stator part comprises a plurality of stator nodes 13, each node comprising a core 18 extending generally radially, the core being surrounded by a coil 19 and the rotor part comprising a plurality of rotor nodes 22 mounted on a support part 20, the support part being mounted for rotation relative to the stator part. The rotor part further comprising a conductor 25, which may be tubular or formed of copper rods (85 fig 4), disposed between the rotor node(s) and the stator part. An angular position detector detects the position of the rotor relative to the stator, the controller calculating the position of the rotor and controlling the supply of electrical current to one or more stator nodes to as a rotor node passes the stator nodes. The rotor core may carry coils 24 which are supplied via a contactless rotary transformer arrangement 30 comprising stator cores and coils 32,33 connected to the controller and rotor cores and coils 36,37 connected to coils 24. A similar arrangement 40 removes the generated power from the conductor 25. Three phase current may be obtained by using 3 generators or alternatively three arrangements 40 relating to separate equiangular sections of the rotor. The specification also indicates that the generator can be operated as a motor.
Patent GB-2433118-A (GB)
Title: Compass with decorative effects
Inventor: TSAI JUI-AN
IPC: G01C17/04
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: A compass including a decorative container and a bearing is disclosed. The decorative container 20 is disposed on top of the bearing 10 while a base 23 for spire 36 is arranged on surface of the container. A symmetrical C-shaped balancing stand 30 has two brackets 32 for accommodation of heavy objects 33 on bottom of two sides thereof. A magnetized bar 40 is transversely arranged on the symmetrical C-shaped balancing stand 30 and a center point 41 of the magnetized bar aligns a central shaft 37 of the balancing stand. The spire 36 is arranged to form a pivot point for rotation. Therefore, the balancing stand rotates freely above the decorative container and the magnetized bar thereof aligns with earth's magnetic field so as to drive the balancing stand to rotate and indicate directions.
Patent GB-2437296-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine fuel control system
Inventor: PASHLEY NICHOLAS CHARLES
IPC: F02C9/28
Filed: 2006-04-22
Abstract: A fuel control system 10 for a gas turbine engine comprises means for measuring each of the total and static pressure P3, PS3 at the exit of a high pressure compressor of the engine, means for determining a reference value Q3 from the measured total and static pressures P3, PS3, and means for determining the air mass flow from the reference value Q3, the air mass flow being used to monitor the fuel/air ratio and thereby control the fuel flow. The system 10 may also comprise means for measuring the compressor spool speed NHC and means for determining the measuring section effective area Ae3 from the spool speed NHC and the total pressure P3 at the compressor exit. The measuring section effective area Ae3 and the reference value Q3 may also be used to determine a non-dimensional mass flow value WRTP3.
Patent GB-2439947-A (GB)
Title: Mouldable paper pulp composition
Inventor: WEBSTER LESLEY ANN
IPC: D21H21/14
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: A mouldable paper pulp composition comprises an aqueous suspension of a base material comprising paper particles and a detergent-resistant binding agent for the paper particles in a homogeneous mix. Preferably, the base material comprises a wax binder for binding the paper particles, which may be derived from waste newspaper. The detergent-resistant binding agent is preferably a fluorocarbon resin emulsion but may be any material capable of providing sufficient water-proofing and detergent resistance to an article made from the composition so that its shape and rigidity can be maintained. A biocide and a sizing agent, such as aluminium sulphate, may be included in the composition. An article, especially an open-topped wash bowl, manufactured from the composition is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2444500-A (GB)
Title: Shower pump
Inventor: HADDOW LAURENCE ROSS
IPC: B05B9/04
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: A shower pump (200) comprises an inner unit (210) contained within an inner housing and an outer unit (212) contained within an outer housing. The inner unit defines two chambers (44) mutually separated by an inner network of channels (214), a first chamber (44) for receiving mains water, and a second chamber (44) for receiving shower water (i.e. water that is to be used by in the shower), the pressure of the mains water being higher than the pressure of the shower water. A double-ended piston (46) having piston heads (66,76) at either end is slideably mounted within the inner unit. The pump is operable to pump the shower water out of the second chamber using the pressure of the mains water in the first chamber, and is characterised in that the first and second chambers are not in fluid communication with each other such that the mains water and shower water do mix inside the pump.
Patent GB-2440566-A (GB)
Title: Vechicle message display
Inventor: MCMAHON ANTHONY
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2006-08-01
Abstract: A vehicle display apparatus comprises a visual display means 5 and "thank you" light to encourage mutual respect between road users, and a means 10 for controlling the visual display means 5. The visual display means 5 and the means 10 for controlling the visual display means 5 may communicate via a wireless communications link.
Patent GB-2441505-A (GB)
Title: Golf putting cup
Inventor: EGAN GERARD LAWRENCE
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2006-09-06
Abstract: A portable putting cup 1 comprises a cup base 3 with a series of radiating fins 13, which direct the ball upwards and into a concentric cup wall 12. A detachable flag 2 functions as a lifting arm, the putter head may be placed under the rigid flag head 6 allowing the cup to be lifted and emptied or relocated. A disc around the flag support directs a correctly struck putt in to the cup and retains it there: a ball which is travelling too quickly will rebound from the disc.
Patent GB-2443176-A (GB)
Title: Greeting card with ready mounted photograph
Inventor: RICHARDS CARYS EIRY
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: A greeting product comprising a photograph or image 3 which is mounted ready to be framed and kept. Preferably the product is a greeting card 2 with a photographic mount 1 attached to one face to hold a photograph 3. The photograph 3 could be personal and may be kept to retain memories. The card 2 and mount 1 may be sized to fit standard photographs and frames currently available and is suitable for either portrait or landscape photographs. The photograph 3 may be removed and re-used.
Patent GB-2432710-A (GB)
Title: Electrical-Cable Shielding
Inventor: BURLAND GREGORY NEIL
IPC: H01B11/10
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: An electrical-cable transition where two or more bundles 23,24 of shielded cables 21 divide from a shielded, main bundle 22, is shielded from electromagnetic interference by a flexible shielding-element 25 of bare or covered metal mesh 2 wrapped round the transition to overlap (S), or be overlapped by, shielding of the branch bundles and interconnect electrically with it under straps 26. The flexible element may be an end-part of wrapped shielding 75 of the main bundle 70 that envelops the shielded branch bundles 71,72 and is closed onto them. Alternatively, it may be a separate shielding element 37;67 that is clamped by a clip or strap 36;68 onto the shielding 33;63 of the main bundle 30;60 to sandwich folded-tags 34t,35t;65t,66t drawn out from the ends of the branch-bundle shieldings 34,35;65,66, onto a metal ring or collar 39;64 through which the main-bundle cables pass before division into the branch bundles 31,32;61,62. The separate element 37;67 is closed tightly onto the individual branch bundles 31,32;61,62 by draw-strings, ties or other fastenings.
Patent GB-2445396-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and Method for Controlling a Wireless Communications Terminal
Inventor: CHATER-LEA DAVID JOHN
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2007-01-04
Abstract: An article (105) to be visibly worn or to be visibly carried by a user has, incorporated in the article, a controller (103) for controlling a covert wireless communication terminal (101). The controller includes a wireless transceiver (403) operable to provide wireless communication with a wireless communication terminal (101) to remotely control operation of the wireless communication terminal. The article has an appearance indicating a purpose other than for incorporating the controller. The article thereby disguises incorporation of the controller in the article. Also described is a system (100) incorporating the article (105) and the terminal (101) and a method of use of the system.
Patent GB-2445545-A (GB)
Title: Spiral paint applicator, for coating entire circumference
Inventor: MCCORMACK IAN VICTOR
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: The coater includes coating roller wheels A-H, 2 on a helical axle 1, and preferably a reservoir, detachable handle 4 and locking nut 3. Preferably each wheel 2 includes an absorption covering (6, figure 4) on a central hub (7, figure 4). The apparatus is used for coating the exterior or interior of cylindrical, multi sided, elliptical or ellipsoidal objects with paint, lacquer, varnish, grease or cleaning solvent. The object may be a pipe (5, figure 2), pole, balustrade, railing, handrail, railing, rod, tube or cable. The spiral design enables the circumference surface area is coated in one stroke.
Patent GB-2446206-A (GB)
Title: Fishing scope
Inventor: MADDISON TREVOR
IPC: F41B11/83
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: The Fishing Scope is a gun-sight for mounting on a gun, crossbow or other missile projection device, to enable accurate shooting of underwater targets from above the water surface by compensating for the water surface-to-air refraction. The scope viewer can be focused on the apparent image of the underwater target, whilst the gun projectile is aimed directly at the real underwater target. The apparatus comprises a pivot between the gun and the gun-sight viewer, and a servo mechanism that is able to adjust the angle between the gun and the viewer. The servo is driven by a computer in response to readings from measurement devices for a scope or gun tilt, height of the scope above the water, and distance from the scope to the target. The height may be measured by a differential pressure gauge connected to the scope at one end and placed in a float on the water at the other end. The distance to target may be measured from the focus setting of the telescopic lens of the scope viewer or by some other distance measuring device such as laser distance measurement. The viewer may be electronic.
Patent GB-2440680-A (GB)
Title: Storage system consisting of trays and tubs supported in a rack
Inventor: KOEFELDA GERALD R
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2007-08-03
Abstract: A storage system includes a tray 14 that can be stored on automated storage and retrieval racks. A tub 12 is removably securable to the tray 14. The tub 12 includes a bottom wall 16, a pair of opposed side walls and a pair of opposed end walls. The bottom wall 16 of the tub 12 is removably secured to the tray 14. Thus, some of the trays 14 in the storage system can be provided with tubs 12 for the storage of loose items. Preferably the trays 14 include a plurality of ribs 28, which serve as reinforcement members, extending transversely to a bottom wall 16. Additionally the trays 14 may each include a connector 30 protruding upward from the bottom wall, the connector 30 being complimentary with a connector provided on each of the tubs 12.
Patent GB-2452279-A (GB)
Title: An LCD scan pulse shift register stage with a gate line driver and a separate logic output buffer
Inventor: ZEBEDEE PATRICK
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: A shift register stage comprises a logic circuit 44, such as a set-reset flip-flop, which controls output buffers 56,58 and 60,62 for driving respectively the LCD gate line GL and the logic output OUT for coupling to other shift register stages. The use of a separate buffer 60,62 for the logic signal allows a good logic signal to be provided even when the gate line GL has a large capacitive load. The pulse width control signal PWC is shorter than the clock signal CK. If a row does not require to be refreshed then the PWC signal is not asserted when the shift register stage for that driver is active (figure 16). By connecting the source of the pull-down transistor 48 to the signal ALLON instead of Vss, a simple method is provided for driving all the rows to a high level simultaneously when ALLON is set to a high level. 54 and 74 are bootstrap capacitors.
Patent GB-2442130-A (GB)
Title: Spinning preparation machine component with electronic storage unit
Inventor: TOEBBEN ROBERT
IPC: D01G15/28
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: In an apparatus at a spinning preparation machine, (especially a flat card or roller card) a clothed roller 4 is located opposite at least one component at a spacing. The component has an electronic storage unit 27 in which information relating to the nature of the may be stored. The information may be read from or written to the storage device by a wireless connection with reader 30 and writer 29 connected to the main control of the machine. The information may be used to set a modified carding gap when components having different parameters, construction or properties are replaced. The component may comprise a fixed carding element or a flat of a revolving card top unit. A plurality of reading and/or writing devices and or storage units may be provided. The storage devices are preferably miniature wireless chips with integral power supplies.
Patent GB-2451299-A (GB)
Title: Multi-sectional roller mill
Inventor: DIXON GRAHAM
IPC: B02C4/28
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A multi-sectional roller mill 1 comprises at least two mill sections 2, 2' each including a plurality of rollers 20, wherein each mill section 2, 2' includes a drive shaft 16 and male and female parts of a coupling element 15', 15'' attached to respective ends of said drive shaft 16 for rotation therewith, and wherein the said coupling element 15', 15'' provides for rotation between said male and female parts of drive shafts 16 of adjacent mill sections 2, 2'. Each mill section 2, 2'is separable from the other mill sections 2, 2' and may have elements 8 for engagement by a lifting apparatus. Each mill section may be driven by different drives arranged to drive respective mill sections at different speeds. The multi-sectional mill may also include a feeder unit (3, Fig.7) having at least two product inlets 52 and means to mix the two products prior to introduction thereof into a first milling section.
Patent GB-2443067-A (GB)
Title: Touch screen element and method of mounting
Inventor: PHILIPP HARALD
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2007-10-09
Abstract: A panel 401 has a touch screen element 103 mounted thereto, ideally for fitting over a display screen that forms part of a control panel. The touch screen element 103 comprises a sensing element 106 mounted on a carrier, and first and second clamps 104, 105 for holding opposed sides of the touch screen element 103 to the panel 401. The second clamp 105 is moveable between open and closed configurations, preferably by way of a hinge section that allows a base part (201) and a moveable part (202) to latch together. For assembly, one side of the touch screen element 103 is inserted into the first clamp 104. The touch screen element 103 is then bent into a curve and pushed down (B) into the second clamp 105 while it is in its open configuration. The second clamp 105 is then closed to complete the assembly.
Patent GB-2440078-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated collar
Inventor: MOREHEAD SONDRA
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A collar (100) to which is mounted an illumination source (218) and one or more insets (216). Each of one or more light-transferring fibers (302) includes a first end (302a) coupled for receiving light from the illumination source (218), and a second end (302b) coupled for transmitting light to an inset (216).
Patent GB-2444362-A (GB)
Title: Preventing galvanic action and consequential optical fiber darkening caused by hydrogen ions
Inventor: RUBINSTEIN SCOTT A
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: A technique enables the reduction or prevention of galvanic action by electrically insulating components of a system. Fiber optic systems can be protected with the technique by preventing the formation of hydrogen ions through galvanic action that otherwise contribute to hydrogen darkening of optical fibers. This is done by providing a spacer 62 between the metal jacket 57 of a fiber optic cable and a metal component 58 of the fiber optic system. The spacer may be in the form of a sleeve, tape wrapped around the jacket, heat shrink material, a coating or a standoff (see figures 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 respectively).
Patent GB-2445064-A (GB)
Title: Initiating a communication session and establishing a connection between a calling device in a first network and a node located in a second network
Inventor: KAAL MADIS
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: A method of controlling a communication session between a user of a communication network and a communication system wherein the communication network comprises a first network (packet switched) and a second network (circuit switched e.g. PSTN), and wherein the communication system operates on the first network said method comprising; transmitting a session request (e.g. packet) from a device associated with the user to a first node located in the first network; initiating the session, wherein during the session the method comprises the steps of; providing from the first node to the device a calling identity (e.g. PSTN number) for use by the device during a communication event between the user and an entity via the communication system, wherein the calling identity may be used to establish a connection between the device and a second node located in the second network.
Patent GB-2456350-A (GB)
Title: Electric in-wheel drive arrangement
Inventor: BOUGHTWOOD MARTIN
IPC: B60K1/02
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: A torque drive and control system for a vehicle having a plurality of driven wheels is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a plurality of in-wheel electric motors for mounting within each respective driven wheel of the type having a plurality of coils (54, 56, 58, 74A, 74B, 740 see figs 3 and 4) forming a stator 252 radially surrounded by a plurality of magnets forming a rotor 240. A control circuit 80 within each electric motor for controlling a switching of voltage applied to coils (54, 56, 58, 74A, 74B, 74C) of that motor is provided. This controls the accelerating or braking torque provided by the motor. Means associated with each respective electric motor for detecting the speed of rotation of the motor and means for transmitting the speed of each motor to each other motor in the vehicle are provided. Each control circuit 80 is configured to adjust the torque provided by each respective motor in response to the detected speed of rotation of the motor and the speed of rotation of at least one other motor. A vehicle (see fig 9) may comprise a separate electric motor in each wheel, wherein torque is controlled to improve vehicle handling.
Patent GB-2456768-A (GB)
Title: Remotely operated warning and safety sign
Inventor: LEDERER JOHN H
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: A remotely operated warning and safety system improves the safety and safe exit of vehicles exiting from concealed entrances and exits. The system includes a sign 2 for displaying a warning for a predetermined time to warn approaching drivers of a hazard at a concealed entrance or exit, the sign being remotely activated form an activation unit 1 by a driver causing the hazard. The sign 2 may permanently show a concealed entrance notice but also incorporates an illuminated display C, which upon being activated illuminates a safety message for a predetermined time, giving an extra highly visual warning.