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Patent GB-2431437-A (GB)
Title: Combined water current and wave energy powered installation
Inventor: FRAENKEL PETER LEONARD
IPC: F03B3/04
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: An energy harnessing installation comprising means 2 for harnessing water current energy and means 12 for harnessing wave motion energy. The installation may further include a support structure 5, 7 supporting the water current energy harnessing means, in the form of an axial flow hydraulic turbine 2, as well as separate means 12 for harnessing wave motion energy. The hydraulic turbine 2 may be slideable relative to the support structure 5, 7 so as to allow removal from the water for maintenance. The wave motion energy harnessing means may include a wave operated member 12 resiliently mounted within a hollow column 5 of the support structure, the member 12 being displaced by water entering the column 5 through openings 13, and rising and falling with the waves. Alternatively, the wave operated member (20, figure 4) may be located outside of the support structure, although still being displaced by the rise and fall of waves. Alternatively again, the wave motion energy harnessing means may include an oscillating water column (23, figure 5) driving a Wells Turbine (28, figure 5).
Patent GB-2433608-A (GB)
Title: Ancillary optical system for imaging optics in the infrared spectral region
Inventor: BAUMGART JOERG
IPC: G02B13/14
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: An ancillary optical system 10 for imaging optics (46) for the infrared spectral region, comprises a lens system. In the direction from an object side to an image side, this comprises two groups of lenses 12, 14. The group of lenses 12 on the object side has a negative effect and the group of lenses 14 on the image side has a positive effect on an incident beam path. In addition, the group of lenses 14 on the image side has a lower refractive power than the group of lenses 12 on the object side. The focal point on the image side of the group of lenses 12 on the object side coincides with the focal point on the object side of the group of lenses 14 on the image side. Moreover, the design of the lens system is such that its exit pupil 42 is located on the image side of the group of lenses 14 on the image side. Folding elements, such as a Bauernfeind prism (50), may be disposed between the two groups. Furthermore, the invention relates to imaging modules (44) with imaging optics (46) for the infrared spectral region and with the above-described ancillary optical system (48).
Patent GB-2445415-A (GB)
Title: Inlet valve actuation arrangement for an 8-stroke and 4-stroke cycle change IC engine
Inventor: BLACKBURN ANTHONY EDGAR
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: An inlet cam for an 8-stroke and 4-stroke cycle change IC engine is driven at 1:4 crank speed and the cam profile 14 opens an inlet valve 10 via a permanently engaged lever 3 for alternate induction strokes. A selectable rocker 5 is disengaged or engaged to open the same inlet valve 10 for intervening alternate induction strokes. When the selectable rocker 5 is engaged the inlet valve 10 opens for all induction strokes as a usual 4-stroke inlet valve. Selectable rockers for two inlet valves for each cylinder can be connected so that any cam profile which opens one inlet valve also opens other inlet valves for an induction stroke increasing the fuel/air intake and the power output.
Patent GB-2435192-A (GB)
Title: Curable resin composition, clear coating composition, and multilayer coating film forming method using same
Inventor: TSUJIOKA HIDEAKI
IPC: B05D7/24
Filed: 2007-06-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a curable resin composition containing a hydroxyl group-containing acrylic resin and a polyfunctional isocyanate compound wherein the hydroxyl group-containing acrylic resin is one obtained by using a hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylate containing a hydroxyalkyl group having 4-9 carbon atoms as at least a part of monomers. This curable resin composition contains a soft segment represented by the following general formula (1): -(CH2)n-(1) (wherein n represents an integer of not less than 4) in an amount of 25-50% by mass relative to the total solid content of the hydroxyl group-containing acrylic resin and the polyfunctional isocyanate compound. In addition, the curable resin composition is so prepared that the ratio of a soft segment derived from a lactone-containing monomer is not more than 8% by mass relative to the total solid content of the hydroxyl group-containing acrylic resin and the polyfunctional isocyanate compound.
Patent GB-2437462-A (GB)
Title: Transceiver with receive path overload protection and method
Inventor: POSAMENTIER JOSHUA
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: A transceiver includes a detuning circuit to generate an impedance mismatch in a receive signal path in response to a control signal provided by loop-control circuitry. The loop-control circuitry generates the control signal based on a comparison of detected peak signal levels in the receive signal path. In this way, high-power input signal levels in the receive signal path may be reflected back to an input of the receiver due to the impedance mismatch.
Patent GB-2453154-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for freezing water pipes
Inventor: MAGRATH JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16L55/103
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: An electrically operated apparatus for freezing water pipes during repair or replacement work preferably comprises Peltier heat pumps 'c' fitted to either side of a freezer head. The apparatus may have one or two freezer heads, each connected to a main unit by a flexible hose 'a'. Heat may be removed from the hot side of the Peltier devices by circulating a coolant within heat removal tanks 'd'. Preferably, the coolant is pumped by a pump 'i' around a system, passing through a forced air radiator 'k' comprising a cooling fan 'l', and then flowing into a coolant chiller 'm' which lowers the coolant temperature below ambient air temperature. A thermostat may be fitted to the freezer head which is connected to an indicator within the main unit to indicate when a pipe is sufficiently frozen. The apparatus may be portable and powered from a mains supply or a rechargeable battery 'h'. Preferably, a range of interchangeable metal freezing blocks 'b' are provided to accommodate different water pipe sizes. The supply voltage to the Peltier heat pumps may be reversed, using a freeze-thaw changeover switch 'j', so as to enable rapid thawing of a previously frozen pipe.
Patent GB-2439494-A (GB)
Title: A transformable toy
Inventor: TORIYAMA RYOSUKE
IPC: A63H17/21
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: A transformable toy, the toy doll 5 of which can change from riding a movable toy vehicle 3 to a toy robot by transforming at least part of the vehicle and mounting it on the toy doll, the movable toy includes an assembly which when mounted on the doll constitutes an exterior for an upper body of the robot, the constituent sections of the assembly are assembled together to form an annular shape surrounding the shoulders, crotch, front and back sides of the doll (fig.9). A foot structure for such a transformable toy is also described.
Patent GB-2454679-A (GB)
Title: Electric buggy for child occupant
Inventor: THOMPSON CAROLYN PATRICIA
IPC: B60K1/02
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: An electric buggy which can travel over 14.48 km/hour (9 mph) is powered by a twin motor unit with control provided by two levers which are located on either side of the buggy. One lever controls the speed and the other stops the buggy. A speed limiter to decrease or increase the speed operates with a master on/off switch in conjunction with a foot operated brake. The buggy can be powered by one or more different type of battery with motors that are wired in parallel to the speed controller, a waterproof battery and a charging socket 19. In at least some embodiments, a vibrating back rest for use when stationary, a telescopic handle, a long canopy and a charging socket are provided. The buggy is typically collapsible and may comprise a detachable music player (see fig 1) within reach of a child occupant, comprising three buttons for letters of the alphabet, number counting and lullabies respectively. The speed limiter may be set via a dial to match a jogging or walking pace.
Patent GB-2459465-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight trailer for receiving a flexible container
Inventor: PRIVETT JASON
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: A trailer includes a frame 1 which receives a flexible container 2 having an open top such as an FIBC (flexible intermediate bulk container) bag. The frame 1 includes crank-shaped top frame members 6 and 7 and crank-shaped base frame members 4 and 5 which extend rearwardly from a socket cluster 3 incorporating a forwardly-projecting towing bar 8. The base frame members carry respective running wheels 19 and 20, and the top frame members engage lifting slings 21-24 on opposite sides of the bag to hold the top of the bag in an open configuration. The trailer can be reduced in size for ease of storage by removing the frame members 4-7 from the socket cluster 3.
Patent GB-2460619-A (GB)
Title: Shrinkable wrapping material
Inventor: CLAYTON PATRICK BRIAN
IPC: B32B7/028
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: A shrinkable wrapping material 1 comprises an inner layer 2 and an outer layer 3 connected to one another, in which the inner layer comprises greater permanent shrinkage characteristics than the outer layer, in which the inner layer is shrunk in one direction to a pre-determined degree such that the shrinkable wrapping material is formed into a roll, in which the inner layer and outer layer are resilient such that the roll is unrollabie, and in which the inner layer is further shrinkable. Only part of the inner layer may be shrunk in one direction to a predetermined degree such that the roll comprises an outer edge portion 6 projecting away from the direction of curvature of the first part. The inner layer and outer layer may each comprise a sheet of polymeric material such as polyester, in which the layers are laminated together. The outer layer may also be a woven glass fabric impregnated with insulating varnish. Alternatively the outer layer comprises a coating applied to the inner layer. The interior and/or exterior surface of the wrapping material may be fully or partially provided with a heat settable adhesive. The shrinkable wrapping material may be used to repair electrical wires or cables without accessible free ends.
Patent GB-2462465-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating touch-sensitive screen to simulate the sensation of writing on paper
Inventor: HARRIS NEIL JOHN
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: A touch sensitive screen 12 having a face that receives a user's hand-writing 20 via a hand-held stylus 18, wherein the screen 12 vibrates so as to transmit the vibration to the stylus 18 to simulate the sensation of writing on paper. The apparatus may modulate the amplitude and period of the electrical signal applied by the vibration exciter 16. A bending wave vibration may be applied to the screen. It may also have sensors 17 to sense the velocity of movement of the stylus over the screen 12 and modulate the vibration according to the sensed velocity. The device may make use of sampling, filters and simulation models during data manipulation. The device may vibrate the screen at a particular frequency to produce a sound effect simulating that of a pen, pencil or other writing implement writing on paper.
Patent GB-2454069-A (GB)
Title: Lift frame for an industrial truck with improved visibility
Inventor: ECKERSKLEY PAUL JOHN
IPC: B66F9/08
Filed: 2008-10-03
Abstract: A lift frame 2 for an industrial truck 1, in particular a thrust mast fork-lift truck or thrust fork-lift truck, with a fixed mast 2a and at least one lifting mast 2a which can be extended in the fixed mast 2, wherein the fixed mast 2 has two vertical mast profiles 5a which are laterally spaced apart and a bracing device 6 is arranged in the upper region of the fixed mast 3a between the vertical mast profiles 5a of the fixed mast 2a, which the bracing device 6 has at least two horizontal transverse struts 7a, 7b arranged in a line S of sight of an operator B located on an operator station 3. The struts 7a, 7b may be connected by a rib 11 and may be spaced from one another vertically and horizontally.
Patent GB-2464753-A (GB)
Title: Mounting plate for RFID reader
Inventor: STOCKER GLEN
IPC: B41J2/325
Filed: 2008-10-28
Abstract: A mounting plate 702 for retrofitting to a thermal printer that comprises at least one RFID reader 601, 602 arranged to read data from a RFID tag (501b, 502b, Figs. 5a & 5b) on a media or ribbon roll (501, 502, Figs. 5a & 5b) for use with the thermal printer, the data identifying one or more properties of the ribbon or media. The printer may also have a control system to inhibit operation of the printer if the data read from the RFID tag (501b, 502b, Figs. 5a & 5b) is incompatible with the printer.
Patent GB-2466961-A (GB)
Title: Spring balance adaptor device.
Inventor: GLEDHILL SIMON HOLT
IPC: G01G1/18
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: A spring balance adaptor device 10 comprises a hand-holdable rigid elongate member 12 having a first opening 28 at or adjacent to a first end 24 of the elongate member 12 for engaging a spring balance 38, a second opening 30 at or adjacent to a second end 40 which is opposite the first end 24, a third opening 32 which is partway between the first and second openings 28, 30, a fourth opening 34 which is partway between the second and third openings 30, 32, a holding element 14 which is movable between at least the second and fourth openings 34 for suspending the elongate member 12, and a suspension element 16 which is movable between the third and fourth openings 34 for directly or indirectly holding a fish 18.
Patent GB-2453706-A (GB)
Title: Thermal insulation composition
Inventor: MOHAMMAD TEJ
IPC: C08K3/34
Filed: 2007-08-20
Abstract: A thermal insulation composition comprising: aqueous base; one or more primary viscosifier comprising a quantity of clay; and, an amount of one or more polymeric viscosifier comprising sulfonate moiety.
Patent GB-2468351-A (GB)
Title: Bag Holder Apparatus
Inventor: PETTIFER BEN
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 2009-03-06
Abstract: Bag holder apparatus TO for a boot 48 of a car, comprises a collapsible frame 12 having an adjustable bag hanging element 14 and two adjustable legs 16 at each end of the bag hanging element 14 for holding the bag hanging element 14 in spaced relationship relative to a supporting surface. The bag hanging element 14 is elongate and has a plurality of pivotable joints 20 for pivoting in a common plane and which are spaced along its longitudinal extent. At least one bag retaining element 18 is also provided intermediate two consecutive said pivotable joints 20. The bag retaining element 18 is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the bag hanging element 14, and retaining means 42 are provided for releasably holding the bag retaining element 18 in at least two angularly spaced positions about the bag hanging element 14. In use, the bag holder apparatus prevents bags loaded with items of shopping from spilling their contents when the vehicle transporting them accelerates, decelerates or turns.
Patent GB-2456435-A (GB)
Title: Wireless mesh for monitoring and controlling electrical heater systems
Inventor: MCCOY KENNETH
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: A wireless mesh system monitors and controls electrical heater systems.
Patent GB-2459355-A (GB)
Title: A Polyurethane Foam Sponge Subjected To Felting
Inventor: BROWN LINDA
IPC: A47L13/16
Filed: 2009-04-07
Abstract: A method of forming a hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponge 10 with greater water absorbency by subjecting the top surface and bottom surface of a polyurethane sheet to variably felting such that the compression ratio is in the range 1.05 to 2.9 and the temperature is in the range 171-232°C for 30 minutes. The resulting foam sponge has from 5% to 25% of its top and bottom surface portions 12, 14 modified by the variable felting, while its core portion 16 remains substantially unmodified. The modified polyurethane foam has wipe dry water pick up of at least 80%. Ideally, the foam is subjected to reticulating prior to variably felting.
Patent GB-2456940-A (GB)
Title: Floating cylinder wave energy conventor
Inventor: SANTAS SPYRIDON
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: The invention refers to a Floating Energy Flywheel-carrying Cylinder (1), small to giant, for the production of electricity from renewable energy sources, that is the upward, downward and horizontal movement of sea waves, as well as the water's kinetic energy, flood and ebb-tide, sea currents and even river currents. It consists of a cylinder (1) that seats and rotates on the surface of the water (10a) on a rotation axis (2). Its circumference bears a great load in order to create great inertia that is supported on the water and not on the axis (2). The balance of both the rotation and anchorage is achieved through the axis (2). The cylinder (1) rotates and produces many ton meters of energy by the upward and downward wave movement, which it then transfers through its axis to an adjoining system of machinery and electric generator on the buoy (18). In order to exploit the water currents, the cylinder (1) is vested in all its length either with various types of fins (33, 34, 35), or with a worm screw (36, 36a, 36b), which can be extended lengthwise or by diameter, according to the needs.
Patent GB-2471646-A (GB)
Title: Shrink wrapped metered dose inhaler
Inventor: HATELY GRAHAM CHARLES
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2009-05-11
Abstract: Dispensing apparatus1comprises a housing for receiving a pressurised dispensing container10, and an outlet through which metered doses of product from said pressurised container can be dispensed. The housing comprises an aperture via which said pressurised dispensing container can be inserted into said housing, wherein the dispensing apparatus is at least partially enclosed by a shrink wrapped film, the shrink wrapped film including an opening which is: at least partially aligned with the aperture of the housing; and (b) dimensioned so as to allow, in use, said pressurised dispensing container to pass through the opening in order to be inserted into the housing via the aperture. A method of manufacturing and packaging a dispensing apparatus of the type comprising a housing for receiving, in use, a pressurised dispensing container, and an outlet through which, in use, metered doses of a product from said pressurised dispensing container can be dispensed. The housing comprises an aperture via which said pressurised dispensing container can be inserted into said housing, the method comprises manufacturing the dispensing apparatus and at least partially enclosing said dispensing apparatus in a shrink wrap film.
Patent GB-2471895-A (GB)
Title: Camera mounted in street lamp
Inventor: MANNING CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: A camera installation for accessing a camera 14 to be mounted overhead from a post 10, preferably a street lamp comprises an elongate housing 12 configured to attach to a post. The housing includes a slot 28 extending along at least part of the bottom of the housing, a pair of spaced apart tracks 26 located on either side of the slot and a carriage 22 moveably located on the tracks and having at least one camera suspended through the slot. The mounting arm is moveable between a first position wherein the carriage is located at a first end of the housing and a second position wherein the carriage is located at a second end of the housing.
Patent GB-2474470-A (GB)
Title: Surface treatment appliance stand arrangement
Inventor: WILLS ANDREW JAMES
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2009-10-15
Abstract: A yoke 26 of a surface treatment apparatus 10 is moveable relative to a main body 14 in response to an impact on a surface treating head 12 in order to transfer the impact force to a stand 182,184. The force is then transferred into a stand retaining mechanism (210,fig.7a) which, depending on the magnitude of the impact, can release both the stand 182,184 and the yoke 26 to move relative to the main body 14. This avoids the need to provide separate releasing mechanisms for both the yoke 26 and the stand and may stop impact from damaging components of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2478694-A (GB)
Title: Charger for charging a small electronic device having a manually operated wind up charging facility
Inventor: BUNTING DAVID ROBERT
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 2009-12-14
Abstract: A charger 2 for charging a battery of a small electronic device such as a mobile phone (8, fig 4), smart phone, a video player or MP3 player, the charger comprising an open sleeve-like facility 4 adapted in use to for enveloping a mobile phone (8). The charger 2 comprises a lever 12 pivotally mounted on an underside of a base housing 10. Rotation of the lever 12, when the charger is in use and a mobile phone 8 is placed in the facility 4, results in rotation of an alternator which provides charge to the battery of the small electronic device. The sleeve-like facility 4 of the charger 2 may be of moulded plastic construction, and flexible in nature. The charger may also be provided with an USB port or other electrical port to allow connection to another device such as a mobile device or a PC, handheld computer or notepad. The charger may also be provided with a chargeable battery which can be used to speed up the charging rate of the small electronic device.
Patent GB-2463192-A (GB)
Title: Land grid array (LGA) socket loading mechanism for mobile platforms
Inventor: PANDEY VINAYAK
IPC: H01L23/427
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: According to some embodiments, loading mechanisms for a land grid array (LGA) package are disclosed. A separate compressive load may be applied to the LGA package substrate and to the semiconductor die mounted on the LGA package substrate.
Patent GB-539173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to means for preventing hammer heads coming off shafts
IPC: B25G3/02
Filed: 1940-06-08
Abstract: 539,173. Securing hammer heads. FEARN, W. H. June 8, 1940, No. 10037. [Class 61 (i)] A hammer head D is secured on the shaft C by means of a bulb ended key F located in a correspondingly shaped slot in the end of the shaft, the end E of the key being benl over the edge of the hammer head after the latter is driver into position on the shaft.