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Patent GB-2447880-A (GB)
Title: Spanner sizing tool
Inventor: MILLER BENITA POPPY
IPC: G01B3/20
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: The tool includes a body A, an end finger C and an opposing parallel sliding finger B. A spanner or socket size is read through the only window to show an exact alignment, B2. A further window B3 may be used to indicate the nearest larger size of spanner or socket if the correct size is not available. A third window B1 may be used to indicate the nearest smaller size of spanner or socket if, for example, a nut or a bolt head is damaged and requires a smaller spanner or socket to be forced over rounded corners or shoulders of the damaged head. An end stop D prevents the finger B from sliding from body A and becoming detached. A switch E may be contained in the end stop to operate a light source within the body A to illuminate the scales indicated within the windows B1 -B3. The tool may alternatively use an electrical measurement system with a digital readout for size and scale.
Patent GB-2447070-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling the size of a fabric of a garment
Inventor: MORRIS PAUL A J
IPC: A41F9/00
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: The method comprises providing an extensible garment fabric 3 and attaching a relatively inextensible tape or cord 5 proximate to an edge of the extensible garment fabric, characterised in that the tape or cord is made from a material which can be eliminated or made extensible during subsequent processing. The tape or cord is preferably attached to the garment by passing both articles simultaneously through a sewing machine. The tape or cord may be formed from a material which is water soluble, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibres. Alternatively the tape or cord may be made of a heat or steam activated material such as low melt polyamide fibres which become extensible on activation. The extensible fabric preferably comprises inextensible fabric fibres with the fabric being cut on a bias to the tape or cord so that it is extensible. The garment fabric is preferably partially extended before attachment of the cord or tape. The method is preferably used in the provision of waistbands. Also claimed are an extensible garment and a garment.
Patent GB-2436731-A (GB)
Title: Bandwidth control by evenly distributing refilled tokens during a time interval.
Inventor: CHEN JIN RU
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: Bandwidth control in a network device comprising: an interval signal generator outputting a plurality of interval signals during a time interval such that the interval signals are evenly or approximately evenly distributed over the time interval, Adjusting a transmittable data size (token size) according to the interval signals, wherein the transmittable data size corresponds to a data size that a network device is allowed to transmit. Conventional bandwidth control schemes (using leaky bucket or token bucket) run into the problem of unstable bandwidth. When the duration of time intervals is set longer, the token data size to be refilled each time becomes bigger. If there are multiple packets to be sent, they might be sent all at once, which leads to rate burst and results in less stable bandwidth. The present invention has a bandwidth control apparatus that can achieve the effect of approximately evenly distributing the refilled tokens during a time interval to effectively improve the rate burst problem. Specifically, bandwidth control apparatus can cumulatively add the unit value (token data size) to the first storage unit 42 multiple times within a time interval corresponding to the interval signal generator in a manner of approximately even distribution, and the number of times of additions equals the parameter value.
Patent GB-2448926-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle with variable front wheel steering rake angle
Inventor: SLEITH ALAN
IPC: B62K21/00
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: The motorcycle comprises a frame 4; a steering assembly connected to the frame and having an adjustable rake angle and means for adjusting the angle operable in response to the angle of lean of the motorcycle and optionally also in response to motorcycle speed. The steering assembly is connected to a headstock 14; wherein the headstock is pivotally mounted to the frame 4 below the centre, or more especially at the lower end region, of the headstock 14. An actuator 100 is coupled to the frame 4 and the headstock 14 and can be hydraulic, operated by a servomotor 102 with fluid supplied by two accumulators 104b. The servomotor 102 is controlled by a processor monitoring the lean angle of the motorcycle and optionally the motorcycle speed.
Patent GB-2451285-A (GB)
Title: A vortex flow control device
Inventor: ANDOH ROBERT YAW GYAMFI
IPC: E03F5/10
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: A vortex flow control device is manufactured by forming a template unit 2 having end walls 4, 6 of which the wall 4 has an outlet opening 5 and a partial outer wall 8, providing has an opening 16. A plate 26 is secured to the template unit at transition portion 24 and along end wall edges 18, 20 to partially close the opening to leave an inlet. The size of the plate 26 is selected to produce an inlet sized for the flow characteristics for the finished device. The plate 26 or terminal portion departs from the direction of vortex flow circulating in the device, e.g. becomes tangential or curves outward (Fig. 12), to increase turbulence at the inlet and increase flow resistance. There may be a tangential wall portion 14 on the other side of the inlet. The device may be one piece moulded and the opening cut to size.
Patent GB-2453538-A (GB)
Title: Drag link for a vehicle steering system.
Inventor: JIMENEZ PEDRO
IPC: B62D7/20
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: A drag link is provided for the steering system of a vehicle. The drag link comprises a first drag link portion and a second drag link portion. The drag link further comprises an adjustment tube for connecting the first portion to the second portion to provide continuous variation in the length of the drag link; and at least one stopper ring configured to maintain the length of the drag link under normal load conditions and to allow the first and/or second portion to move relative to the adjustment tube under excessive load in order to manage the energy of the excessive load.
Patent GB-2443942-A (GB)
Title: Stress reduced cement joint with sleeve or tubular
Inventor: ARCEMENT JEFFERY JAMES
IPC: E21B17/14
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: A sleeve or tubular body includes an undulated internal profile 508 for supporting a bonding compound 507, such as cement or polymer. The compound may be used for coupling a component, such as a valve 504, to the sleeve or tubular. The assembly may form a float collar 500. The internal profile preferably has rounded hills and valleys 514, 516 that may form a sinusoidal wave. The radius of the hills may be larger, smaller or the same as the radius of the valleys. The profile reduces stress in the compound when shear load is applied to the compound. The assembly has reduced leakage during operation. The profile may be manufactured using a milling tool. In another aspect, a tubular body has an external wall surface with concave portion transitioning into a convex portion.
Patent GB-2443563-A (GB)
Title: Directional sensor system comprising a single axis sensor element positioned at multiple controlled orientations
Inventor: BARTEL ROGER P
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A directional sensor system (10) that incorporates a single axis sensor (14) element that is manipulated to a plurality of orientations. The resulting responses of the sensor element at these locations are combined to obtain a measure of orientation (22) of the system. The system applicable for determining orientation of instrumentation within a well borehole (67) such as measurement-while-drilling, wireline and tubing conveyed borehole instrumentation. The system can be used in other subsurface and surface applications.
Patent GB-2456299-A (GB)
Title: Pseudo-resistive converter
Inventor: TINGEY ROBIN
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 2008-01-08
Abstract: An electrical power converter comprising an inductor 3, an oscillator 1 which operates a first switch 2, and a diode 4 or second switch to the output. The electrical power converter gives a pseudo resistive input characteristic which is intrinsic to its switched inductor operation and does not require feedback, though feedback can be used to modify its characteristic. As the supplied input voltage is increased, the input current also increases. The output characteristic is to deliver an energy pulse as the inductor is de-energised. This device can be used to provide maximum power point tracking of a generator 5 without needing the intelligence of a microprocessor if the characteristics of the generator, converter and load 6 are matched.
Patent GB-2454275-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft pushback and towing training rig
Inventor: SWANTON STEWART
IPC: B62D61/08
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A space saving collapsible equilateral triangular shaped training rig, for towing behind an aircraft tug so as to simulate an aircraft and thus allow a tug driver to be trained, where the rig comprises a plurality of removable sections (figure 3) which can be inserted into the sides of the rig so as to increase its size. When in its smallest size of 2 meters per side, and with all 2.1 meter long space sections strapped securely on top, it is easily transportable from the storage or parking area to a training stand. It has four car size hubs and wheels, one on each side at the back, and a pair in the front incorporating individual hand brakes, contained by a rotating centre column, which supports a push rod for maneuvering. To assemble the rig the side space sections are removed from the top of the rig, six bolts are removed from the rig and front and back sections are pulled apart (figure 2), the space sections are located between the front and back sections and the rig is bolted back together using a torque wrench. It takes approximately 15mins to transform into a training rig, including connecting two flashing safety lights powered by the tug.
Patent GB-2446947-A (GB)
Title: Gymnastic exercise apparatus
Inventor: JEFFREY ANDREW
IPC: A63B5/00
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises body support 12 adapted to support a user's body, and leg support 26 adapted to support a user's legs. The leg support 26 is rotatably attached to the body support 12, and is operable, in use, to rotate around the body support 12 carrying the user's legs therewith. The apparatus may be used to train gymnasts in the use of a pommel horse. The body 12 may be in the form of a pommel horse including two spaced-apart pommels 14.
Patent GB-2445135-A (GB)
Title: A lock
Inventor: RUSSELL ANTOIN
IPC: E05B17/20
Filed: 2008-04-22
Abstract: A lock (1) for a door (3) comprises a housing (5) having a bolt (18) slideable therein between a latched state for engaging a receiver (23) and an unlatched state disengaged from the receiver (23). An electrically powered motor (27) through a rack and pinion drive (28) urges the bolt (18) between the latched and the unlatched state in response to manually inputted signals through button operated switches (40,41). A control circuit (35) in response to a valid remotely transmitted signal also operates the motor (27) for urging the bolt (18) between the latched and the unlatched states. A pair of microswitches (43,44) co-operable with a position cam (47) determines the latched and the unlatched states of the bolt (18). The drive motor (27) is operable in response to an unauthorised attempt to urge the bolt (18) from the latched state for urging the bolt (18) into the latched state until the unauthorised attempt has ceased. The bolt (18) is operable into the latched state on respective opposite sides of the housing (5), so that the lock (1) is suitable for a right-handedly hinged and a left-handedly hinged door.
Patent GB-2451923-A (GB)
Title: Cementing head with movable cartridge
Inventor: PEER RICHARD DAVID
IPC: E21B33/05
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: A cementing head 200 for cementing tubulars in a borehole includes a housing 230, a cartridge 205 disposed within the housing, and an actuator 210. The housing includes a fluid entry port 202 and a fluid exit port 204. The cartridge includes a chamber 235 and is movable between a first and a second position. In the first position, the chamber is isolated from the ports, and in the second position, the chamber is in fluid communication with the entry ports. The actuator is adapted to move the cartridge between the first and second positions. Pressurised air may be provided through an air flow line 220 via an air swivel 215 and distribution line 340 to enter the chamber and move the cartridge enabling dart 325 in outer throughbore 315 to align with the ports. A flag sub (150, fig 1) provides a visual indication of the launch. A method for field-loading a cement manifold is also provided.
Patent GB-2453640-A (GB)
Title: Fibre strip application head
Inventor: MARTINEZ MANUEL TORRES
IPC: B29C70/38
Filed: 2008-10-02
Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in fibre strip application heads for applying fibre strips 4 that are supplied with a support and protection paper 5. The fibre strip 4 to be applied is supplied by unwinding from a feed reel, with the immediate separation of the protection paper 5 at the exit from the feed reel 1. The fibre strip 4 circulates by itself through the head, passing through drive modules 10 formed by caterpillar strips, with the passage through a longitudinal cutting module 20 and through a waste separation module 22 in the path towards the application area.
Patent GB-2456652-A (GB)
Title: Multiple path infrared laser source using difference frequency generators
Inventor: VACHSS FREDRICK R
IPC: G02F1/35
Filed: 2008-10-10
Abstract: A method or an apparatus for laser frequency conversion comprising first laser 102 generating low power continuous light with wavelength   g  1, second laser 104 generating low power continuous light with wavelength   g  2, third laser 106 generating high power pulsed light with wavelength   g  0, sending light with wavelength   g  1 and light with wavelength   g  0 to first Difference Frequency Generator (DFG) 110, sending light with wavelength   g  2 and light with wavelength   g  0 to second DFG 112, sending light output from first DFG 110 and second DFG 112 to third DFG 114 and fourth DFG 116 to generate high power pulsed light with wavelengths   g  3 and   g  3DFG and combining both wavelengths in beam splitter 118 to form a single beam. The apparatus 100 may be used as a tunable high power Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) source for detecting hazardous nitrogen compounds using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Lasers 1, 2 may be tunable lasers generating narrow line width light. Reflective mirrors 108a and dichroic beam splitters 108b-108k may direct, separate or combine beams of different wavelengths.
Patent GB-2466766-A (GB)
Title: Tractor cab with cavity floor for HVAC unit and ducting
Inventor: PEST ROLAND
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2008-10-27
Abstract: A tractor cab has a floor 12 at least part of which is of a double layer construction having an upper layer 12a and a lower layer 12b spaced vertically below the upper layer to define a cavity 29,30 between the layers that is used for the passage of air associated with heating, ventilating, demisting or air conditioning the cab and/or the passage of electrical wiring or hydraulic pipes and hoses and/or the storage of fluids or other materials or equipment. Part of the floor may support a HVAC unit (11, Figure 4) whose output is directed between the upper and lower layers 12a,12b. The upper layer 12a may include output apertures (27a,28a, Figure 4) through which air from the HVAC unit can be discharged or re-circulated. The upper layer 12a may be flat and the lower layer 12b may be curved in three dimensions to define passages between the layers. The layers 12a,12b may be formed from metal sheets welded together or from reinforced plastics glued together. The system blows heated or cool air on to the windscreen and side windows of the tractor cab.
Patent GB-2457974-A (GB)
Title: Dual headed razor
Inventor: KNIGHT FERDINAL CONSTANTINE
IPC: B26B21/22
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: A razor cutting device comprises a handle B7, a ball and socket joint B11,C1 connected to four arms D1, and a pair of razor blades or blade sets A1 connected to respective pairs of said arms. Preferably, the two sets of blades A1 are disposable and are fixed into a groove (B15, figure 2) on the inner sides of each arm D1 that are connected to the socket C1 in the middle of the frame. A standard razor blade set A1 is preferably used, and typically includes 3 or 4 blades which are exposed between a guard and a cap. The cutting tips of the blades may extend through an opening formed on the top surface of the razor head. The razor blade set is mounted on the arms D1, which allows the razor head to maintain contact with the skin at all times, and yet allows the handle to be rotated above the frame around 360 degrees. The blades are preferably thin, and easily flex to the contour of the head when shaving.
Patent GB-2466958-A (GB)
Title: Trading card display frame
Inventor: JARMAN NIGEL
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2009-01-15
Abstract: A frame is disclosed which displays and holds trading cards. A series of individual card holders are provided on the frame into which individual windows maybe clipped. Each individual window has tabs (Fig.3) which align to slots (Fig-4) on the corresponding part of the card holder on the frame to hold a trading card in position. The window can be removed by pushing the window from the rear of the frame. The central display area of the frame may house either an acrylic mirror or alternative display. The device has a wall mounting option (Fig.6) which houses a wall hanging device.
Patent GB-2454610-A (GB)
Title: Calendar
Inventor: WIGHTMAN PAUL
IPC: G09D3/00
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A calendar is formed of a plurality of substrates. A first substrate carries indicia thereon which identifies selected time periods, such as days or months of the year. A second substrate, positioned adjacent to the first substrate, retains a plurality of respective information carrying articles, such as compacted webs. Each indicia on the first substrate is positionally associated with a respective article associated with the second substrate. A third substrate may be positioned adjacent to the second substrate to retain the information carrying articles releasably proximate the second substrate. Upon the application of a sufficient lateral force either on the indicia or proximate thereto, the article passes to a location wherein the article may be retrieved by the user. The lateral force may be applied by the user's finger or alternatively a tool or other ob ect adapted for the ap lication of such force.
Patent GB-2467952-A (GB)
Title: Glazing Panel Handling System
Inventor: FINCK WILLIAM
IPC: B25H1/06
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: A support structure 20 supports a glazing panel 9 in a laid down attitude at a support zone. The structure provides access permitting a technician to move bodily into and/or out of the support zone and/or one or more support elements 2 having a respective locating formation 3, such as a groove or channel, for locating the glazing panel with respect to the support structure such that the glazing panel can be tilted or pivotally moved with respect to the support structure (see figures 8A to 8F). The structure provides for improved handling of glazing panels such as vehicle windscreens. The structure may comprise a plurality of adjustably spaced upright elements 1, where the entire structure may be freestanding and transportable. A glazing panel handling tool may also be provided, said tool comprising means for engagement with the locating formation such as a pivot rod 7, and means of attachment to the glazing panel such as suction cups 8.
Patent GB-2457187-A (GB)
Title: Installation for the distillation of drinking alcohol, especially whiskey
Inventor: BETHGE DANIEL
IPC: C12H6/02
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an installation for the distillation of drinking alcohol, especially whiskey, comprising a distillation column (5) stripping the crude alcohol vapors from the fermented mash and a rectification column (17) increasing the alcohol content of the crude alcohol. At least a part of the crude alcohol vapors of the first distillation column (5) is condensed in an evaporator, especially a falling film evaporator (39), thereby producing low pressure water vapor from preheated fresh water or the distiller's wash or expansion vapors from the distiller's wash, the pressure and/or temperature thereof being increased in a mechanical condenser (49) and being fed to the distillation column (5) or another distillation column stripping the alcohol vapors from the fermented mash, to heat the same. The energy requirement of the distillation installation can therefore be reduced. Since the mechanical condenser does not condense alcoholic vapors but water vapor, the condenser (49) does not require an explosion-protected design.
Patent GB-2472980-A (GB)
Title: Unitary dormer shell with weathering bar
Inventor: RUSSELL BARRY
IPC: E04B7/18
Filed: 2009-08-24
Abstract: A dormer comprised of a unitary glass reinforced plastic dormer shell having first and second side walls 11, 12 that rise froth a basal plan P and converge towards each other with their height decreasing from front to back, a frontal wall with a window aperture A between the two walls, a flange F extending from the bottom of the side walls comprising a dam formation D around the periphery and a weathering bar (figure 2a,ref 38) comprising a bar with multiple flat and angled surfaces having the same width as the space between the front edges of the flange and is fitted underneath a flange end portion. The weathering bar may have spaced abutments which when the bar is fitted abut interior portions of the dormer shell side walls to prevent lengthwise movement of the weathering bar. A weathering bar is also claimed.
Patent GB-2460003-A (GB)
Title: Multichannel absorberless near field measurement
Inventor: NYSHADHAM ADISESHU
IPC: G01R29/08
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: A near field microwave scanning system includes a switched array of antenna elements forming an array surface, a scan surface substantially parallel to the array surface and separated by a distance less than about 1 wavelength of the measured frequency, and a processing engine for obtaining and processing near field data, without the use of an absorber.
Patent GB-2473852-A (GB)
Title: Roll up packaging bag for shoes
Inventor: HORAN MATTHEW TIMOTHY
IPC: A45C3/12
Filed: 2009-09-25
Abstract: A package for "emergency" shoes 6 of the roll up type, typically sold in nightclubs as a replacement for high heels, takes the form of a roll up packaging bag 4. The bag 4 is provided with an internal storage compartment, and a pair of cooperating fastening members 14a-b. Shoes 6 are placed onto an external surface of the bag 4, and the bag 4 is wrapped/ rolled up around the shoes 6 to hold them together. The bag 4 is secured in place by the fastening members 14a-b. The fastening members 14a-b may take the form of hook and loop fasteners. The bag 4 may be folded in half twice to form a band which is wrapped around the shoes 6. The bag 4 may have a drawstring 8. A method of packaging the shoes using such a bag 4 is also disclosed. The bag 4 and shoes may be sold in a vending machine.
Patent GB-2466334-A (GB)
Title: Width regulation in label printers
Inventor: NISHIZAKA SHINTARO
IPC: B65C11/00
Filed: 2009-10-19
Abstract: A label printer (fig. 1) can be used with label strip (C) rolls of different widths, by employment of a detachable width guide member 29. A variety of different internal width (W) members 29 can be provided to guide different widths of label strip (C) through the label printer. The label printer may be a handheld device, similar to a price tag printer, with a spring biased handle arrangement, which can print on and dispense labels (fig. 1).