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Patent GB-2438631-A (GB)
Title: A bimetal bore seal for connecting and sealing oil and gas tubular members
Inventor: PATON ALAN STEWART
IPC: F16J15/28
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A bore seal 50 for connecting and sealing between oil and gas tubular members 20, 22, the bore seal 50 comprising a metal core 54 manufactured from high yield strength ferrous material and a protective overlay 52 of corrosion and abrasion resistant stainless steel and/or nickel-based alloy. The protective overlay 52 is applied to the entire outer surface of the bore seal 50 by a metal thermal spray process, such as plasma thermal spraying. The bore seal ahs a "fish-tail" profile which facilitates the use of resilient seals 60 to provide resistance to external pressures in addition to the conventional metal-to-metal seal between the bore seal 50 and the tubular members 20, 22. A pressure relief valve 90 may be disposed within the bore seal to verify the integrity of the metal-to-metal seal with respect to internal bore pressure.
Patent GB-2427175-A (GB)
Title: Assembly method for a vehicle
Inventor: LOWE JAMES WAYNE
IPC: B62D65/02
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: An assembly method for manufacturing a vehicle comprising at least two components includes the steps of attaching the components 8, 10, 18, 20 together to form a loosely combined assembly, establishing the spatial relationship between each of the components by using a single framing fixture 200 and fixing the components 8, 10, 18, 20 together while still in the framing fixture 200. Loose assembly may be achieved using toy-tabs and final fixing of the components may be by welding.
Patent GB-2431364-A (GB)
Title: Leisure fitness equipment with oxygen supplying function
Inventor: WANG DONG LEI
IPC: A63B26/00
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A leisure fitness equipment with oxygen-supplying function, comprises a leisure fitness device, an oxygenerator 1021 and a control device 103, said oxygenerator is fixed or detachably connected to said leisure fitness device, said leisure fitness device and said oxygenerator are controllable by said control device. The present invention has a compact structure, has a function of oxygen-supplying in addition to leisure or fitness, and it is suitable for family use and for public places such as entertainment sites, physical training centers or hospitals. The equipment may be a massage chair, a running machine a fitness bicycle or a skiing machine. An automatic disengaging means 111 may be provided such that a oxygen inhalator or oxygen mask may release from means 111 if in the event of a user falling.
Patent GB-2430477-A (GB)
Title: Silent chain with guide plates having protrusions that exert a spring action on the link plates
Inventor: KOTANI KAZUFUMI
IPC: F16G13/04
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: In a silent chain 1 composed of interleaved rows of link plates 4 held by connecting pins 7 secured to guide plates 8 disposed along the sides of the chain 1, the guide plates 8 are formed with protrusions 10 (17 fig 7a), and are deformed so that they exert a spring action on the rows of link plates through the protrusions 10 (17 fig 7a), pressing the link plates against one another to increase the frictional contact between the link plates, and thereby reduce vibration and vibration noise.
Patent GB-2441584-A (GB)
Title: Breathing device
Inventor: BROWN ROGER LESLIE
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: The device comprises a flow conduit 10 and an air flow interruption means 14 which may be a rotary valve. The device has means to vary the frequency of the interruption of the air flow whilst the device is in use. The valve may be driven by a motor and a control system may change the speed of rotation of the motor. The control system may incorporate a random number generator. The device may comprise a plurality of valves in series or parallel. The device may comprise data monitoring and data gathering sensors to measure the pressure, flow rate or adjustments in the rate of interruption.
Patent GB-2448661-A (GB)
Title: Reel fabricated from mating parts
Inventor: CRANK ROBERT
IPC: B65H75/22
Filed: 2007-04-28
Abstract: A reel for cable or the like filamentary product comprises two opposed and mating parts A,B molded from a plastics material with each having a cylindrical barrel part 10, radial flange 11 and male and female connectors 12,13 on the barrel part serving to attach the reel parts together as an interference fit so as to complete the reel. Each part of the reel may further comprise an integrally formed handle 18 extending diametrically across each respective flange 11. Each reel part may receive an enlarged annular flange 16 prior to assembly of the two parts.
Patent GB-2435379-A (GB)
Title: Charge regulation assembly and method for charging a battery
Inventor: TRATTLER PETER
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a charge regulation assembly (30) and to a method for charging a battery (13). A DC/DC transformer (14) and an in-phase regulator (24) provide partial currents (I1, I2). A control unit (15) controls the DC/DC transformer (14) and the in-phase regulator (24) in accordance with the actual charge content (I) of the battery. The suggested concept reduces the power loss for a smaller chip surface, thus increasing the life cycle of the battery to be charged (13). The concept is particularly suitable, for example, for use in mobile radio devices.
Patent GB-2438986-A (GB)
Title: Vertical adjustment mechanism for helmet mount for night vision device
Inventor: PRENDERGAST JONATHON R
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: A helmet mount includes a helmet block, a chassis attached to the helmet block, the chassis adapted to receive the night vision device, and a vertical adjustment assembly for vertically adjusting a night vision device relative to a user's eyes while the helmet mount is secured to the helmet and the night vision device is received in the helmet mount. The vertical adjustment assembly includes a front and back plate that are slidably connected, wherein the front plate is coupled to the chassis and the back plate is coupled to the helmet mount, and a gear drive system. Rotating a lever on the gear drive system rotates the gear so that the vertical position of the chassis is changed relative to the helmet block. The gear driven system further includes at least one biasing means placed between the front plate and the back plate and may include a tapered shaft.
Patent GB-2453316-A (GB)
Title: Glazing support structure for roof light
Inventor: HAWKER WILLIAM BUCHANAN
IPC: E04D13/03
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: A glazing support structure for a roof light comprises a curb structure 10 extending along the lower edge of roof light for anchoring to a substrate. Curb 10 and glazing bars (8, Fig 8) each comprise an inner portion 40, (12) outer portion 41, (13) and thermal break 42. Inner portion 40 supports the inner surface of glazing panel 6 and the inner portion of bars (8), while the outer portion of curb 10 seals against glazing panel 6. The lower ends of the glazing bars (8) are enclosed by curb 10. Thermal break 42 may comprise two parallel strips of insulating material, which may be polyamide material, and may be parallel to flat surface 43. Thermal break 42 may be a co-extrusion with curb 10. Seals 78 may be reversibly mounted on a clamping plate 64 attached to curb 10. There is an independent claim for curb base 38 with separate support member 50. The support 50 may rest in a channel 48 in the base 38, and different types of support (50b, Fig 11) may be used for supporting glazing panels 6 in different orientations.
Patent GB-2438337-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing forming metal mold and forming metal mold
Inventor: TAKAKURA SHINJI
IPC: B22C7/02
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: A process for producing a forming metal mold in which the occurrence of failure, such as collapse of sand mold at the time of prototype pickup, can be avoided; and a forming metal mold capable of clear transfer of pattern to molded items. A reticular member is fixed to the entirety or a part of the molding surface of a prototype, and with the use of the prototype, there is produced a sand mold having an uneven pattern on its molding surface. With the use of this sand mold, there is cast a forming metal mold having the uneven pattern on its molding surface. The reticular member consists of a meshed flexible synthetic resin sheet provided with a multiplicity of mesh openings.
Patent GB-2440100-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing latency during wireless connectivity changes
Inventor: GOPIKANTH VENKAT
IPC: H04W92/20
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A wireless access point (102) detects an indicia of a change in wireless connectivity of a mobile station (101) with respect to itself and another wireless access point (103). The wireless access point then automatically effects at least one of establishing a communication between itself and the second wireless access point regarding the change in wireless connectivity and establishing a temporary data tunnel as between itself and the second wireless access point. These network elements can also act to automatically establish a data flow path for the mobile station between the second wireless access point and a network element (such as a mobility management agent (105)) that is external to the common subnet. In a preferred approach this comprises, at least in part, automatically sending a registration request to the network element other than in response to a specific request from the mobile station to send such a registration request.
Patent GB-2456537-A (GB)
Title: Process for vanadium recovery from residues
Inventor: GRIMLEY MATTHEW STEPHEN
IPC: C01G31/00
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: A process is disclosed for extracting vanadium from power station oil and refinery residues which comprises forming an aqueous slurry of powdered residue, oxidising the slurry, filtering out the solids, treating the filtrate with ammonium ions to precipitate vanadium salts, and filtering the precipitated vanadium salts from the solution. The oxidising agent may be hydrogen peroxide or oxygen. The source of ammonium ions may be ammonium sulphate. The pH of the oxidising step may be controlled to 8.5-9.0, with the colour of the filtrate being monitored as part of the control process. The salt precipitated may be ammonium metavanadate or ammonium polyvanadate. Also disclosed is a process for removing vanadium ions from aqueous solution which comprises treating the solution with excess iron (II) ions to precipitate iron (II) vanadate. The solution may be maintained at pH 7.0-7.5. The solution may be heated to 80 {C.
Patent GB-2457021-A (GB)
Title: Bleach Dispenser with Spill Proof Closure
Inventor: VIRICA PETER
IPC: B65D47/20
Filed: 2008-01-29
Abstract: A bleach dispenser comprises a squeezable plastics bottle 4 containing bleach, the bottle having a neck 8 and an outlet member 16 in an outlet end 12 of the neck 8. A screw cap 14 closes the outlet member 16. The neck 8 and outlet member 16 have an axial direction which subtends an angle of from 10 degrees to 50 degrees with a vertical axial direction A-A of the dispenser when stood upright. The outlet member 16 has a through aperture 42 which is closed by a pressure actuated valve 32 mounted in the outlet member 16, the valve opening when pressure is applied by squeezing the bottle, thereby to dispense bleach through the outlet member 16. The bottle 4 is formed of polypropylene. The valve is a slit valve having a slit at least 0.3 inches (7.5 mm) long.
Patent GB-2458303-A (GB)
Title: Golf putter club with ball striking blade above centreline of golf ball
Inventor: KERNAGHAN ROBERT GUY
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A golf putter may be provided with dual or twin blades. A first blade 1 may strike a golf ball. Said blade may be positioned above or below the centreline of said ball in order to promote or reduce topspin. A second blade 2 may be provide guidance as it contacts or is proximate the ground as the club approaches the ball. Either or both of said blades may be decorated with indica to aid alignment.
Patent GB-2459540-A (GB)
Title: Sliver-knitted fabric
Inventor: LINKOGEL RICHARD
IPC: D04B1/04
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: A sliver knitted fabric comprises a ground structure 20 knitted into loops, and layer of loose fibres 30 in sliver form, each sliver being secured by a respective loop. The fibres are of varied length and coarseness and lean toward the ground structure to form a nap layer with a uniform direction which allows water to run off the fabric in use. The sliver may be formed by carding a fibre mix to form a first stage sliver which is then cut into predetermined lengths to increase the proportion of shorter length fires. Further carding the cut sliver forms a second stage sliver which is knitted with the ground structure. The sliver preferably has a greater proportion of fine fibres than coarse fibres. The coarse fibres are preferably 39 micro-meters in diameter with a coefficient of variation of 62.6% and the fine fibres are preferably 34 micro-meters in diameter and have a coefficient of variation of 23%. The predetermined cut length may be between 1 and 50mm and preferably 50-60% of the fibres are shorter than half the predetermined length. The knitting may be done on a multi-feed weft knitting machine. The fibres have a hydrophobic coating.
Patent GB-2454963-A (GB)
Title: Automatic daylight-sensing solar light
Inventor: QUATTRUCCI DAVID
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A lighting system includes a power source using solar and wind energy to store power during the day and a light controller which controls power to the lights. The lighting controller breaks the day into three stages: daylight, dusk, and night. A user may operate the system from a remote controller. During daylight, if the user makes any selections then these are stored ready for dusk and the lights stay off. At dusk, the lights are switched on to a brightness level and for a time period that was selected by the user. After the selected time period, the lights are switched off. At night, the lights may be switched on by the user but will not switch off until dawn or until the user switches the lights off. The system is suitable for use in garden or architectural lighting.
Patent GB-2452149-A (GB)
Title: Device for sanitary removal of canine fecal matter.
Inventor: EVANS JOHN C
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 2008-08-19
Abstract: Animal faecal matter collection and disposal device comprising a lobed knob 1 drivingly linked by dual concentric hollow shafts to a multiple housing arrangement 65 holding a plurality of rotateable panels 23 over which a collection bag is held in place by a tensioned, lever styled clamp 14. The panels 23 may be opened and closed by means of a single actuating ring 18 on the smaller of the two shafts 12 attached to the lobed knob 1. The ring is preferably coupled to the smaller of two concentric housings 17 by ribs 45 to permit rotation of the housing 17 upon rotation of the ring 18 in a direction comparable to the lobed knob 1. The housing 17 may have a plurality of tabs 53 on which panels 23 are preferably mounted and pivotally secured by a retaining ring 20. The panels 23 may be overlapping and could be closed via the action of a compression spring 5. This is preferably compressed by the lateral movement of a concentric shaft. A method of using the apparatus for disposal of faecal material is also claimed.
Patent GB-2465605-A (GB)
Title: Tooth eruption chart
Inventor: SHADWELL CATHERINE NANCY
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: A diagrammatic dental educational aid shows an image of all of the teeth present in relation to an average age selected. The diagrammatic representation of eruption of teeth is presented in chronological order and is labelled in relation to average age at which each tooth eruption is expected to occur. The representations of erupting teeth are printed onto two flexible sheets Y and moved in relation to a viewing windows F representing upper and lower jaws. The age of the person is framed at any one time through two cut out windows G. The printed sheets Y representing the eruption of upper and lower teeth are separate but are moved simultaneously by scrolling them onto a spindle J by hand. Rotating a second spindle D to which the other ends of both sheets are attached reverses this movement. The whole of the deciduous and permanent tooth eruption sequence can be also be viewed as a continuous moving image or each stage of eruption of teeth can be viewed as a static image labelled with the age at which this is likely to occur and showing all of the other teeth likely to be present at the time.
Patent GB-2465810-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for analysing the radio network coverage of a mobile radio network
Inventor: FOSTER GERARD TERENCE
IPC: H04W16/18
Filed: 2008-12-01
Abstract: A system and method for analysing radio coverage provided by one or more base stations in a mobile radio network comprising receiving control messages from a first interface between a BS and a radio network controller S1, identifying a mobile identity number associated with a mobile terminal from the control messages S2, identifying, using the mobile identity number, mobility control messages which may comprise power or timing control messages, at the first interface S3, the mobility control messages providing an indication of a relative distance of the MT from the BS S4, receiving data from a second interface between the RNC and the core network S5, identifying the data communicated from the MT, using the mobile identity number S6, determining a relative measure of quality of the data received from the MT, and generating a performance map providing a relative distance of the MT from the BS and a quality of data communicated at the relative distance from the MT S7.
Patent GB-2466315-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for conducting a Fischer-Tropsch systhesis reaction.
Inventor: WAGNER MATTHIAS
IPC: B01J8/22
Filed: 2008-12-22
Abstract: A system for a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis using a three-phase reactor (11) in which a primary filter (21) removes coarse catalyst particles from the product and in which catalyst fines are removed in a secondary filter (14). Some or all portion of the product wax from the secondary filter is recycled back to the reactor (11), either as a back flush medium for the primary filter (21) or directly to the slurry in the reactor (11), whereby removal of catalyst fines is rendered independent of the rate of wax production. The system can also comprise a degasser (13) between the primary filter (21) and the secondary filter (14).
Patent GB-2465642-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy conversion.
Inventor: DICK WILLIAM
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 2009-05-13
Abstract: A wave energy conversion system 100 comprises a wave energy absorber 105 for absorbing wave energy. At least one mechanical energy converter 102, which may be a linear switch reluctance generator, is driven by the wave energy absorber 105 for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy. The mechanical energy converter 102 has a generating mode for providing power to an electrical grid (169, fig 4) and a motoring mode for extracting power from the electrical grid (169, fig 4). A sensing means (150, fig 4) is provided for sensing an operating parameter of the wave energy absorber 105. A control means (147, fig 4) is co-operable with the sensing means (150, fig 4) for controlling the mode of the mechanical energy converter 102 in response to the sensed operating characteristic of the wave energy absorber 105.
Patent GB-2470375-A (GB)
Title: A lightweight portable pontoon formed from a number of interconnectable sections
Inventor: KENNEDY JOHN HALL MARTIN
IPC: B63B35/38
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: Each pontoon section is light weight, durable and made from very buoyant material. The buoyant material is formed as boards which are covered in fibreglass to strengthen them further. Each section has a nonslip surface to prevent slipping when wet and is provided with eight holes which may be lined up with those provided in other pontoon sections to facilitate connection to other pontoon sections. Adjacent pontoon sections may be joined by means of joining pins (Fig 2) which are moulded and easy to fit holding each section together. Support posts (Fig 3) which allow a handrail to be put the entire length of the pontoon may also be provided. Mooring pins (Fig 4) are easily fitted to secure the pontoon to the beach area in use. Joining pins, support posts and mooring pins are all of the same size to fit the holes in the pontoon. The pontoon and fittings are easily cleaned and maintenance free with no operational costs.
Patent GB-2470388-A (GB)
Title: A turbo compressor unit including at least two conical journal air bearings
Inventor: HILD THOMAS
IPC: F01D25/16
Filed: 2009-05-21
Abstract: A turbo compressor unit 10 comprises: a rotor shaft 11; and a compressor wheel 12 disposed thereon in a coaxial fashion. The rotor shaft 11 is supported by at least two conical journal air bearings 13a, 13b which are arranged, with respect to one another, in opposing orientation.
Patent GB-2460186-A (GB)
Title: Device for carrying drinks glasses
Inventor: SCOFIELD MARK
IPC: A47G23/06
Filed: 2009-05-26
Abstract: A device 1 for carrying drinks glasses 2. The device has at least one tray 7 with openings 8. Drinks glasses can be inserted into the openings and are held by means of their outer circumference in the openings. The tray has at least two opposite holding handles 10 which are each connected at both ends to the tray. At least one reach-through opening 12 is provided in each case between the tray and the holding handle. In one example, the tray has further openings present resulting in a denser packing of the drinks glasses.
Patent GB-2460741-A (GB)
Title: Tooling for the manufacture of composite structures
Inventor: BENNETT CLIVE
IPC: B29C33/00
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: A rotatable tool 10 comprising a support section 12 together with a plurality of tool sections or mandrels 14 locatable around the core section 12 to define one or more tool surfaces 16 on which structure material (C, Fig.2) is locatable to be moulded to form a composite structure. The support section 12 and enclosure means (18, Fig.2) are sealingly engageable (at 22, Fig.2) to enclose the tool sections 14 and structure material C there between, thus allowing air to be withdrawn to produce a vacuum between the enclosure means and the support section as part of the cure process of the structure material. The tools may also be placed on the inside of the support section with the tool surfaces facing inwardly so as to provide a female mould. The core support section 12 may be tapered so as to allow withdrawal from the assembly, and the tool sections are arranged to fit together in such a way as to be disassembled by moving inwards in the case where the tools provide a male moulding surface.
Patent GB-2458403-A (GB)
Title: Corticosteroid compositions
Inventor: PHILLIPS ELAINE
IPC: A61K9/10
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating, preventing or alleviating the symptoms of and inflammation associated with inflammatory diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, for example, those involving the esophagus. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions useful for the methods of the present invention.