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Patent GB-2426948-A (GB)
Title: Clamp with adjustable mounting means
Inventor: NOCK ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: A01K39/00
Filed: 2005-11-05
Abstract: A clamp comprises a C-frame 12 having a generally I-shaped cross-section, a first jaw and a screw 10 driven second jaw 16. A saddle 50 locates on the C-frame and is slidably adjustable thereon and is locked in a required position by saddle clamp 52 operated by nut 38. An attachment means is retained between clamp 52 and nut 38, which may comprise a pole grip 60 or a further C/G-clamp (70). The clamp is thus provided with a variably orientable attachment means. The clamp is particularly intended for securing the pole of a bird table to garden decking or similar horizontal surfaces.
Patent GB-2433090-A (GB)
Title: Pivot connection device, steering assembly and method for assembling a steering assembly
Inventor: CHOUDHURY DIPESH
IPC: F16C11/04
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: A pivot connection device 110 has first 120 and second 122 head portions which are optionally connected via a flexible link member 144. A connection member 128, optionally with a barb configuration 132, extends from the first head portion and is received by a snap-fit in the second head portion. Angled flexible flanges 140, 142 extend laterally from the second head portion. In use, the connection member is passed through aligned apertures (157,160, Fig. 5) of first and second metal components of e.g. a steering assembly and snap-fitted to the second head portion. Flexible flanges 140, 142 urge against one of the metal components, thereby reducing the clearance between the metal components to reduce free play and rattle. The first and second metal components, optionally being components of a steering assembly, are thereby pivotally connected.
Patent GB-2422640-A (GB)
Title: Hydro-electrical generator
Inventor: OMER BNDEAN ABDULKADIR
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: An hydro-electric generator (1) for generating an electrical current from moving water comprises two endless belts (3 and 5) arranged parallel to each other with adjacent runs (7 and 9) running in the same direction. A plurality of paddles (11) are mounted on one (3) of the belts 3 and 5) and arranged to engage the other belt (5) over substantially the run (7 and 9) of the belts (3 and 5) where the belts are running adjacently and means (19) are provided for directing the moving water between the two belts (3 and 5). An electrical generator (25) is driven by one or both belts (3 and 5).
Patent GB-2437054-A (GB)
Title: Orally administered carprofen tablet
Inventor: BURKE MICHAEL HILARY
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: A process for the preparation of an orally administered dose of a carprofen tablet is provided. The process comprises providing carprofen particles, sieving these particles with lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, an colloidal silicon dioxide in a ratio of 1:3:2.5:0.05 to 1:3.5:3.0.1 in order to obtain particles of 800-900 microns in diameter, placing the sieved ingredients through a blender, adding sieved magnesium stearate in a ratio of carprofen to magnesium of 1:0.01 to 1:0.1, mixing, and then forming unit dose tablets. Orally administered unit doses of carprofen comprising the above ingredients are also provided. The tablets are preferably used to treat pain in animals, such as cats or dogs.
Patent GB-2426025-A (GB)
Title: Settable fluids and methods for use in subterranean formations
Inventor: BROTHERS LANCE EVERETT
IPC: C09K8/46
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to subterranean operations, and more particularly, to settable fluids comprising vitrified shale and hydrated lime and methods of using such settable fluids in subterranean applications. In an exemplary embodiment, the settable fluids of the present invention may be used as a displacement fluid. In another exemplary embodiment, the settable fluids of the present invention may be used as a drilling fluid.
Patent GB-2439993-A (GB)
Title: Sensing strain in an elongate reinforcing bar using an optical fibre sensor with integrated Bragg gratings
Inventor: LONG ADRIAN ERNEST
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: An apparatus and method for sensing axial strain in a reinforcement member of a reinforced concrete structure using at least one elongate light guide such as an optical fibre associated with said reinforcement member, said light guide including at least one integrated Bragg grating. Changes in axial strain applied to the reinforcement member can be detected by detecting a perturbation of frequency, amplitude, phase or polarization of light within the light guide. Preferably one or more optical fibres having a number of Bragg gratings are bonded into an elongate axial groove or slot formed in a side of a steel reinforcing bar or rod before it is embedded in a concrete or similar structure. The light guide may also be located within an axial bore within the reinforcement member. The apparatus may be used to determine cracks and other irregularities in the structure. The system may also be used for monitoring stress and strain in elongate reinforcing bars used as rock anchors.
Patent GB-2444473-A (GB)
Title: A process for preparing packaged mussels
Inventor: MULLOY GERARD ANDREW
IPC: A23L17/40
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: Mussels are de-clumped, graded, debyssed and then placed in a plunge tank containing oxygenated, ultra violet treated water having a salinity content in excess of 22 parts per thousand for sufficient time to cause each of the mussels to filter feed During filter feeding excess particulate contaminants are removed and a small byssus re-grows. The mussels are then removed from the tank, discarding any unsuitable ones, and vacuum packed in a flexible material. The mussels are at least partially cooked in their packaging. After cooking the packages are cooled in a cooling tank filled with chilled water on a partially submerged conveyor, spraying the packages with at least one jets of chilled water from a position above the cooling tank. The jet of chilled water is arranged at an angle contra-flow to the direction of travel of the partially submerger conveyor. Those packages that have risen to the surface are subjected to a jet of chilled water to ensure uniform cooling. The packages of mussels are then blast frozen at between -15{C to -30{C.
Patent GB-2429499-A (GB)
Title: Valve cap
Inventor: KENNEDY GEORGE COULTER
IPC: F04B53/00
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: There is disclosed a valve cap for sealing an aperture in a pump; a plugging assembly for use in a valve cap to provide a seal at an aperture in a pump; a docking unit for use with a plugging assembly for sealing an aperture in a pump; and a method of sealing an aperture in a pump. In an embodiment of the invention, a valve cap (10) for sealing an aperrture (12) in a pump is disclosed which comprises a valve plug (16) for locating against a wall (18) of the aperture, the plug including,a first engaging means (40); a compression unit (20) fastened to the pump, the compression unit including a plurality of springs (56) to apply a compressive load upon the plug and second engaging means (62, 64); a docking unit (24) for landing on the compression unit, the docking unit including one or more pistons (92) to apply a compressive load upon said springs and third engaging means (74, 76, 78); wherein said first and third engaging means sequentially interlock with said second engaging means to lock said plug to said compression unit and seal said plug against said aperture.
Patent GB-2441185-A (GB)
Title: Electronic ID tag and co-operating antenna
Inventor: STAFF FINN
IPC: G06K19/04
Filed: 2005-10-10
Abstract: An electronic ID tag (2) for mounting in a body (18), in which at least the identity of the body (18) is to be remotely readable, the electronic ID tag (2) including an identifiable chip (24) which is electrically connected to at least one adjacent antenna (26), the identifiable chip (24) being arranged to receive energy via the adjacent antenna (26) and by means of this energy to transmit, via the adjacent antenna (26), a signal including the identity of the electronic ID tag to a distant antenna (1), and there being arranged, between the adjacent antenna (26) and the identifiable chip (24) and between the identifiable chip (24) and a ground-plane plate (28) impedance-matched inductances (34, 40), the electronic ID tag (2) being placed, with advantage, in the box portion or pin (44) of a body (18), whereby it is protected against mechanical wear.
Patent GB-2437449-A (GB)
Title: Fault monitoring method for work machine
Inventor: KASHIO EIJI
IPC: B25J9/16
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: A fault monitoring method for a robot (10) or other work machine (30) is disclosed, in which the period that starts when the robot or the work machine starts moving and ends when the work machine stops moving is set as one unit, the difference between the maximum torque and the minimum torque within the unit is set as a maximum fluctuation range, a fluctuation range control value is set on the basis of the maximum fluctuation range, an average is taken of the maximum fluctuation ranges at plural points during operation, a second average value (t1, t10, t100) is determined, and a fault is determined to have occurred when the second average value exceeds the fluctuation range control value.
Patent GB-2440266-A (GB)
Title: Marking system with integrated verification and compensation
Inventor: STAMP GARY DAVID
IPC: B41J3/407
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: The system monitors the quality of the mark and applies compensation to the marking device (200, fig.2) to ensure the quality of the mark is optimum. The system applies marks (i.e. human or machine readable) by a marking device (200, fig.2) and verifies their integrity (i.e. readability and content) by imaging them with an image capture device (202, fig2). The marking system enclosure is mounted on a stage (207, fig.2) and positioned to produce a mark (206, fig.2) upon items (204, fig.2) as they are placed (205, fig.2) at the marking device. The image device captures an impression of the mark and delivers it to the control system (208, fig.2) makes the appropriate adjustments to the compensation device (201, fig.2) to ensure the quality of subsequent marks. The verifying of the mark identifies regions of non-printed pixels 803 and said compensation device (201, fig.2) repositions the mark such that areas of non-printed pixels coincide with spaces 804, 805 within the mark.
Patent GB-2442850-A (GB)
Title: Device for throwing a points blade
Inventor: MEYER FRANK
IPC: E01B7/02
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: A device for throwing a points blade is intended for incorporation in a rail assembly comprising a rail support (9) which has an upwardly directed generally planar slide face, a longitudinally extending running rail (2) secured to the support and a longitudinally extending points blade (3) adjacent the running rail (2), the blade being displaceable between an inner position adjacent to and an outer position spaced from the running rail. The device comprises a slide (8) carrying an outer roller (11 b), a middle roller (12) and an inner roller (11 a) respectively rotatable about three parallel axes at different spacings from the running rail (2). The middle roller (12) is axially offset from the inner and outer rollers (11b, 11a) and is of such a diameter that its circumference radially overlaps the circumferences of the inner and outer rollers as seen in the axial direction of the rollers.
Patent GB-2440478-A (GB)
Title: Wet electrolytic capacitors
Inventor: FIFE JAMES ALLEN
IPC: H01G9/04
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A wet electrolytic capacitor that includes an anode, cathode, and a liquid electrolyte disposed therebetween is provided. The cathode contains a metal oxide coating, such as NbO2, in conjunction with other optional coatings to impart improved properties to the capacitor.
Patent GB-2444397-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst composition and method of use of the catalyst composition for removal of mercury from emissions stream of a power plant
Inventor: HAIKO DEBORAH ANN
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising a halide of a Group IB element, such as copper iodide, copper bromide, and an inert powder, such as fly ash, silica, alumina, clay, montmorillonite, mud, zeolite, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, silicon carbide, zirconium or coal. Also disclosed is a composition comprising a reaction product of a halide of a Group IB element, such as copper iodide, copper bromide, an inert powder and mercury and a method comprising injecting a catalyst composition comprising a halide of a Group IB element, such as copper iodide, copper bromide, and an inert powder, such as fly ash, silica, alumina, clay, montmorillonite, mud, zeolite, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, silicon carbide, zirconium or coal into an emissions stream of a thermoelectric power plant; converting an elemental form of mercury present in the emissions stream into an oxidized form, an amalgamated form and/or a particulate bound form of mercury; and collecting the oxidized form, the amalgamated form and/or the particulate bound form of mercury prior to the entry of the emissions stream into the atmosphere.
Patent GB-2442692-A (GB)
Title: Methods, compositions and devices for performing ionization desorption on silicon derivatives
Inventor: BOVIER EDOUARD S P
IPC: A61N5/00
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: A device for the presentation of samples for MALDI or DIOS ion source, comprising a semiconductor wafer body having at least one first surface and at least one second surface, the first surface being chemically modified to repel said aqueous sample toward said second surface.
Patent GB-2459509-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for casting and a method for casting
Inventor: ROBERTS STEPHEN
IPC: B22D27/02
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: An apparatus for making a metal casting, and in particular a super nickel alloy casting, comprises a mould 1 including a feeder or a riser 2, and an electrically conducting material 3 for inducing eddy currents in liquid metal in the feeder. The electrically conducting material surrounds the riser and is subject to an alternating current which causes a changing magnetic field that induces eddy currents in the liquid metal in the feeder that leads to the heating of the metal. By controlling the current, the rate of cooling of the riser can be controlled and the effects of chill off and shrinkage of the mould can be minimized. The apparatus can comprise a temperature sensor 7 for measuring the temperature of the feeder, this reading is then used to apply the appropriate strength of induced current. The feeder diameter can be greater than 150mm and the electrically conducting material can be cooled by a cooling system 4.
Patent GB-2460025-A (GB)
Title: Peristaltic pump with snap-fit casing portion and removable tube
Inventor: BUNOZ ETIENNE VINCENT
IPC: F04B43/12
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: A peristaltic pump comprises a casing 2 defining a tube race 3, a flexible tube (not shown) in the race and a rotor 4 with rollers 5 for acting on the tube. The casing comprises an easily removable first section 6 containing the tube race and a first part of a fitting means comprising e.g. shoulders 7, 8 and pivotally mounted clips 9, 10. A second casing section comprises a base 11 supporting the rotor and a second fitting means comprising e.g. arms 12, 13. The shoulders and arms engage to locate the casing parts which are snap fit retained by clip ends 28 engaging under arm slots 17. Tube connectors 33, 34 are removably retained in slots 24 in frame panels 21, 22 and secured by a tab 30 on clip wings 29. Multiple pumps may be stacked (Fig. 6) on a common actuator body (15) and each rotor driven by an common actuator shaft through a respective one way clutch allowing shaft rotation direction to determine which pumps are operating.
Patent GB-2446087-A (GB)
Title: Fixed-point cell, fixed-point temperature realizing apparatus, and method of thermometer calibration
Inventor: YAMADA YOSHIRO
IPC: G01J5/00
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: A fixed-point cell in which fixed points in a wide temperature range can be realized by changing a fixed-point material, the fixed-point material is not contaminated during use, and the crucible can be prevented from cracking. It comprises a crucible comprising carbon as a constituent material, a fixed-point material enclosed in the crucible and comprising a metal, a eutectic mixture of a metal and carbon, or a eutectic mixture of a metal carbide and carbon, and a woven fabric of graphite fibers which is interposed between the crucible and the fixed-point material and has an impurity content of 10 ppm or lower.
Patent GB-2447817-A (GB)
Title: Thermal siphon reactor and hydrogen generator having the same
Inventor: LIM MYONG-HOON
IPC: C01B3/38
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: Provided are a thermal siphon reactor and a hydrogen generator including the same. The hydrogen generator including the thermal siphon reactor includes: a housing; a reaction source container disposed in the housing; a reactor tube connected to the reaction source container in which a catalytic reaction of a reaction source provided from the reaction source container occurs; a catalyst layer which is porous, facilitates gas generation by being contacted with the reaction source, and is disposed in the reactor tube; and a product container which is connected to the reactor tube and collects a reaction product generated in the reactor tube, wherein in the reactor tube, a convection channel through which the reaction product is discharged passes through the reactor tube in the lengthwise direction of the reactor tube. The thermal siphon reactor and the hydrogen generator including the same have a self-operating ability, operate at low costs, and have small installment volume.
Patent GB-2462630-A (GB)
Title: Door closer assembly comprising a track to be mounted on a transom of a doorway
Inventor: BROWN PETER EDWARD
IPC: E05F3/00
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: A door closer assembly 10 comprising a track 20 to be mounted on a transom 14 of a doorway, and a door closer 13 for mounting on a door, an arm 23 being pivotally connected to the door closer 13, wherein the arm is provided with a slider block 22, the slider block being received in the track and being slideable along the track in response to movement of the door. The door closer is preferably concealed and mounted within a recess at the top of the door. The slider block may have a wedge shape cross section which retains it within the runner 20. The arm may be bent such that the track is laterally offset a rotating member, connected to the arm 6, of the door closer in the closed position. A compact door closer is provided which requires little or no modification, e.g. mortising, to the doorframe.
Patent GB-2461320-A (GB)
Title: Mounting of dummy earth pin
Inventor: SU TUN-LI
IPC: H01R13/405
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: A plastic terminal 2 for a plug includes a body 21 having a coupling section integrally formed with an inner frame 1 of the plug by injection moulding. The coupling section of the plastic terminal includes a flange 22 to provide enhanced bonding strength between the plastic terminal and the inner frame. The flange may go all the way round, or only a portion, and may have rounded or chamfered edges. The pin may include a through-hole 211. The sectional area and the mechanical strengths of the plastic terminal are not reduced where it is mounted.
Patent GB-2449206-A (GB)
Title: Motor using magnetic normal force
Inventor: EDELSON JONATHAN SIDNEY
IPC: H02K41/06
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A motor is disclosed comprising: a fixed member comprising a magnetic core and magnetic windings, having an internal cavity, a driven member inside said fixed member, comprising magnetically conductive materials; said driven member being situated inside, and able to move within, said fixed member, wherein magnetic normal force is induced in said fixed member periodically, whereby said driven member is periodically moved by magnetic force with respect to said fixed member, whereby periodic motion is produced.
Patent GB-2464957-A (GB)
Title: Bag or garment with hat carrier
Inventor: HARTFORD LOUISE
IPC: A41D1/02
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A bag or garment includes a band 5 under which the brim or peak 11 of a hat or cap 12 can slide; there is also a fastener 15 connecting the belt and another portion of the bag/garment which can pass over the crown or dome 9 of the hat to secure it. The fastener is preferably in the middle of the belt forming a T-shape and may include a catch 8 and/or straps 6 and 7. The belt may be integral with the bag/garment and preferably curves to follow a curve of the hat. Typically the hat is a baseball cap. The hat can have a waterproof covering. The bag/garment may be a backpack, jacket or coat. The belt may be on the waistband, hood or collar of a jacket or coat, possibly forming part of such a hood.
Patent GB-2455183-A (GB)
Title: Boat with a peripheral float having a portion adapted to aid entry
Inventor: SCHLOEGEL CHRISTIAN
IPC: B63B71/20
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a boat 1 with a general contour defined by a periphery of predetermined shape and comprising a float 2 closed on itself along the periphery and formed by at least one floating tube 3. This tube is longer than this periphery and extends locally within the periphery towards the inside of the boat and has a curved portion 5 with a concavity turned towards the outside and defining a re-entrant zone 7. A tent fabric 15 is fixed, along the periphery defining the general contour of the boat, to the tube except for the portion 5 defining the re-entrant zone 7.
Patent GB-2461732-A (GB)
Title: Side loading pen injector
Inventor: WESTON TERENCE EDWARD
IPC: A61M5/24
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: A side loading pen injector comprises a hinged cartridge cover7and a plunger2wherein there is a mechanism for the retraction of the plunger. The cover7may have a pawl15which engages with teeth12on the outside of a push rod9connected to plunger2. A collet6may be slidable about a middle section of the injector. The collet6engages with a peg28which causes a collet closer17to open, when the cover7is opened, pawl15is disengaged, causing the plunger2to retract under the action of spring13. The push rod9may have an adjustable stroke means for dispensing at least one dose of drugs or a least one dose sequentially from a cartridge. The injector may have a needle, being a passive safety needle attached.
Patent GB-2455203-A (GB)
Title: Impact crusher with adjustable apron
Inventor: BOAST IAN
IPC: B02C4/34
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: An impact crusher 100 includes a crushing chamber 102, a rotor 104 mounted in the crushing chamber 102, and an apron or anvil 110 having an impact surface 112, said apron 110 being pivotably positioned within the chamber 102. The apron 110 is coupled to a means 124 providing pre-load to oppose forces generated within the crushing chamber 102 and a second means 138 to provide a mechanical stop 140. The apron 110 is free to move away from the rotor 104 in the event that the forces generated within the chamber 102 exceed a predetermined threshold. During normal use, the apron 110 is suspended within the chamber 102 against the mechanical stop 140, and the apron 110 is free to return to its initial suspended position after the removal of uncrushable material from the chamber 102.
Patent GB-2454415-A (GB)
Title: Laying network cables in sewers
Inventor: THOMAS ELFED
IPC: H02G1/08
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: In the present invention, a cable (105) is laid along sewer branch (101) to point B and then travels through a dedicated conduit directly to point C. As the cost of laying cable through a sewer can be cheaper and is usually less disruptive than laying cable in a dedicated conduit, the method of the present invention may reduce the cost of providing a cable link in situations such as A-C wherein a convenient sewer extends only part way between the cable end points.