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Patent GB-2446796-A (GB)
Title: Multi-storey vehicle park
Inventor: GUERRA JOSE RIBEIRO
IPC: E04H6/18
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A vehicle park consisting a plurality of vehicle receiving cells (b) forming two towers (c), between which is mounted at least one cradle (a) or platform for manoeuvring a vehicle, wherein each cradle may move horizontally along runners (d), or vertically using a winch (2Ba) and roller-bearing (3Aa) combination. A component (3Ba) of the cradle (a) may also exhibit a lateral movement to position the vehicle in either of the towers (c).
Patent GB-2447074-A (GB)
Title: Jigsaw puzzle with adult and child sized pieces
Inventor: HANDLEY ROGER
IPC: A63F9/10
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle for families which has pieces of at least two different categories of size including one 11 for adult use and one 10 for child use, whereby the puzzle meets the safety requirements and may be enjoyed by adults and children alike so that family members including adults and children may enjoy assembling the puzzle together.
Patent GB-2448333-A (GB)
Title: Turbine energy storage
Inventor: SPANKIE DAVID PAUL
IPC: F03B13/06
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: A fluid driven vertical axis turbine assembly 10 comprises a base 24 and a rotor rotatably mounted thereon, the rotor having at least two vertically extending hollow blades 12. A generator 14 is coupled to the rotor to generate electricity from the rotation thereof. The turbine assembly 10 further comprises at least one source of liquid 18, and a pump 32 which pumps the liquid into the hollow blades 12, the liquid being allowed to drain there from, to generate power, dependent on the rate of fluid flow across the rotor. The draining liquid may pass through nozzle jets which causes rotation of the rotor. Alternatively the draining liquid may generate power using a second generator. The interior of the hollow blades 12 may be separated into separate vertically arranged chambers, the flow of liquid to and from each chamber being independently controlled. The turbine rotor may be driven by wind or water, and the liquid pumped into the hollow blades 12 may be water.
Patent GB-2437402-A (GB)
Title: A heat dissipating lamp structure
Inventor: LIAO YUNG-CHIANG
IPC: F21V29/00
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: A lamp structure is disclosed comprising a plurality of carrier units and a plurality of hollow heat dissipating units that are assembled in an alternating manner to form the lamp structure so that each carrier unit abuts on at least a hollow heat dissipating unit. Light emitting elements such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are fitted on the top surface or bottom surface of each carrier unit. The heat generated by light emitting elements is swiftly passed from each carrier unit to the neighbouring hollow heat dissipating units and then is quickly dissipated into the ambient air through the hollow portions. Therefore, the goal of fast heat dissipation may be reached.
Patent GB-2440826-A (GB)
Title: Stereo camera intrusion detection system
Inventor: HASSAPIS CHRIS
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: A system and method is provided for an intrusion detection system. The intrusion detection system comprises a first camera configured to acquire first visual images of a monitored area and a second camera configured to acquire second visual images of the monitored area. The system also comprises a detection device configured to compare the first images with a background image of the monitored area and mark the differences between them as a potential intruder. The system further comprises a tracking device configured to evaluate each of the first images relative to each of the second images to determine three-dimensional characteristics associated with the potential intruder, and may use parallax for this. The system may correlate pixels so that they are vertically and horizontally aligned between them, or may operate on filtered images. The system may also output an alarm if the potential intruder exceeds a threshold.
Patent GB-2440837-A (GB)
Title: A method of injecting liquid into a liquid container
Inventor: SHINADA SATOSHI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: A liquid container 10 includes a liquid containing chamber. The liquid containing chamber includes at least three liquid containing chambers 370, 390, 430; wherein the liquid containing chambers 370, 390, 430 are mutually connected so as to have a descending connection where a pair of the liquid containing chambers are mutually connected so that a liquid flow in the liquid guide passage is a descending flow from above to below and an ascending connection where a pair of the liquid containing chambers are mutually connected so that the liquid flow in the liquid guide passage is an ascending flow from below to above. There is also provided a method including forming an injection port communicating with the liquid containing portion in the air communicating passage; injecting a predetermined amount of the liquid through the injection port; and sealing the injection port after injecting the liquid. The liquid container 10 may also be provided with a liquid residual quantity sensor 31 in the liquid guide passage.
Patent GB-2443726-A (GB)
Title: Filter element
Inventor: BARRETT MARK
IPC: B01D29/00
Filed: 2007-11-05
Abstract: An extended surface area filter element construction including a central body 1 mounting a plurality of additional surfaces 2, serving to provide a greatly increased surface area as compared with a central body of the same size but not having additional surfaces. Preferably the additional surfaces are formed by surfaces such as fins laterally or radially extending from the central body. Each fin may have a stepwise or serrated formation at its free edge. The extended surface filter elements may be formed of moulded plastics and the central body may be formed as a cylindrical tubular core from which project a plurality of the laterally or radially directed fins. The extended surface area filter elements may be utilized in an aerobic filtration plant.
Patent GB-2440866-A (GB)
Title: Removing a cap rim from a container
Inventor: EVANS GERALD JOHN
IPC: B23P19/04
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A method of removing a cap rim (2) from a container rim (50) wherein a first part (3) of the cap rim lies inside the wall (4) of the container (1) to which the container rim is attached, a second part of the cap rim is between the wall of the container and the container rim and a third part of the cap rim extends between the first and second parts of the cap rim around around the outside of the container rim by forming at least one cut (5) in the first part of the cap rim; folding the first part of the cap rim to a position outside the interior of the container; forming at least one break in the cap rim, said break being in the second and third parts of the cap rim and being aligned with the at least one cut; and pulling the cap rim from the container rim, the direction of pulling having at least a component radial of the container. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2454704-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a fibrous structure
Inventor: HALSTEAD TOM LLOYD
IPC: D04H1/70
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fibrous structure 11 comprises fixedly mounting a former 4 on a shaft 3 which is rotated about its longitudinal axis. A plurality of first feeds 10 of fibrous material are spaced along the length of the shaft and applied to the former 4 in a direction tangential to the shaft 3 as the shaft is rotated. A second feed (8) of fibrous material is also provided and is applied to the former 4 in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft 3. The fibrous materials in the first feed 10 and the second feed 8 overlie one another as the shaft 3 rotates and the thickness of the fibrous material applied to the former 11 thereby increases to form the fibrous structure 11. Selected lengths of the first and/or second feeds 8, 10 are then inserted into the body of the fibrous structure 11 in a radial direction with respect to the shaft 3 as the shaft is rotated, for example by a needling head 6, to interconnect the overlying layers formed by the first and second feeds and thereby hold the fibrous structure 11 together. The method is applicable to the manufacture of friction products such as preform disc brakes.
Patent GB-2455097-A (GB)
Title: A transmission unit for use in ancillary devices of an engine
Inventor: MOORE JOHN WESTWOOD
IPC: F16D43/10
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A transmission unit for use in ancillary devices of an engine comprises an input pulley 108 mounted on an input shaft 49, an output pulley 100 mounted on an output shaft 4, an epicyclic arrangement gears 51, 58, 54, a brake assembly 60,70,71,78 operable to brake a sun gear 51 of the epicyclic arrangement and a one-way clutch 53 which acts between the input shaft 49 and the output shaft 4 to allow relative rotation in only one direction. The brake assembly 60,70,71,78 comprises a plurality of flyweights 60 which when rotating apply a force acting to disengage the brake and a biasing spring 78 that applies a force acting to engage the brake. When torque is reacted by the sun gear 51 the reacted torque results in an axial force which acts to engage the brake. For a first range of low rotational speeds of the input shaft the output shaft 4 rotates at a rotational speed greater than the input shaft 49 and for a second range of high rotational speeds the one-way clutch locks the output shaft 4 to the input shaft 49 to rotate therewith. The ancillary device may be a supercharger or a turbocharger or a pump etc.
Patent GB-2455768-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic snow machine, rotating nozzle
Inventor: STOKES HENRY JAMES
IPC: A63J5/02
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A synthetic snow machine generates synthetic snow from a snow fluid in a first pipe 5, and an air flow in a second pipe 4, which mix and dispense at the nozzle 11. The two pipes 4,5 are rotatably coupled to an air supply chamber 2, which may suck in air via a fan 6. The pipes 4,5 may be rotated via a motor 10 and drive belt 7. The rotation may provide a good distribution of synthetic snow fall as a film or theatre special effect. In a second embodiment the rotation is provided by hand cranking, and the nozzle 11 may be provided on the end of an extendable hose.
Patent GB-2452353-A (GB)
Title: Spirits dispenser recording and identifying device
Inventor: MORGAN STEPHEN
IPC: B67D3/02
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A device is provided for monitoring the dispensing activity of a spirits measure and providing data relating to the unique identity of the spirits measure. The data is provided by an electronic device or circuit affixed to the spirits measure as part of a system designed to record the activity of more than one spirits measure. The device also collects data relating to when the spirits measure is attached or removed from its mounting bracket. The invention may include a sensor engineered to fit onto or alternatively replace a standard spirits measure clamp. It may communicate collected data by digital radio transmission, fiber optic cable, infra red light or wires. The device may be battery powered.
Patent GB-2462997-A (GB)
Title: Interactive block-diagram for configuration of electronic device
Inventor: BROCKBANK IAN BOWMAN
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: To facilitate evaluation, testing and/or configuration of an electronic device, one or more interactive setting diagrams are provided in the form of a block diagram for showing inter-relationships of functional blocks of the device, and/or a diagram for showing signal processing functions of the device. In the case of an audio IC for example, respective block diagrams may be provided for audio routing, for clocking, for general purpose 1/10, and so on. Likewise, signal processing may be represented by diagrams for configuring filters and ALC. The diagrams are displayed on a display of a computer, having an input device which the user operates to change settings of the device. The user can interact directly with the interactive setting diagram by manipulating graphical controls incorporated into the diagram. Thus, for example, an audio path can be set by clicking on a signal line shown in the diagram, or filter settings modified by moving sliders displayed alongside a filter characteristic graph. Settings made in this way can be recorded for future re-use and/or reflected immediately in a register map of the device which may be connected to the computer via an evaluation board and interface.
Patent GB-2459528-A (GB)
Title: A draw bar assembly for trailers
Inventor: DAVIS ROBERT
IPC: B60D1/46
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: A height adjustable draw bar assembly 1 for trailers or other towed vehicles comprises a rear crosspiece 2 (preferably a torsion box beam) connectable to or forming part of the trailer, pivotally mounted link members 11, 12 extend forwardly from said crosspiece to a coupling mounting member 3 and are pivotally mounted thereon such as to form a parallelogram linkage and to ensure said coupling mounting member 3 moves in a horizontal or substantially horizontal disposition during adjustment of the height thereof, and a pivotally mounted securing member 49 (preferably a strut) which is adjustable in length and extends between said coupling mounting member 3, or the lower linkage member 12, and the crosspiece 2, or an extension thereof, to enable the coupling mounting member 3 to be secured in any desired position of height adjustment.
Patent GB-2461341-A (GB)
Title: A portable folding barbecue
Inventor: GAZE MARTIN ROBERT
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: A portable barbecue with hingedly connected front and rear panels 2 and 3 which form a trough 1. A grill 17 is mountable between the panels 2 and 3 and a heating element is located in the trough 1. The heating element may be solid fuel, gas burners or an electric element. A stand 6 supports the trough 1 and features front 7 and rear 8 legs at each end of the trough 1. The legs are hingedly coupled to each other at their upper ends 9 and coupled to the front and rear panels 2 and 3 at a position 15 and 16 between the upper leg coupling 9 and the coupling of the panels. There may also be panels 24 that can be inserted between the gaps at the ends of the trough 1 when opened. There may be 2 levels for supporting the grill 17 wherein the upper one fits 2 identical grill members next to each other and the lower one a single grill member.
Patent GB-2451327-A (GB)
Title: Working Machine
Inventor: NORTH ALEXANDER
IPC: B60G9/02
Filed: 2008-07-17
Abstract: A working machine comprising a body and an axle 15 which is mounted so as to be moveable relative to the body, and there being a hydraulic control system 42 including at least one control actuator 50 connected between the body and the axle for controlling movement of the axle relative to the body, and the hydraulic system further including at least one control valve 59 operated by a valve controller to restrict the flow of hydraulic fluid, which responds to signals from a controller depending on a control regime, and having an auxiliary hydraulically operated service to relieve the restriction.
Patent GB-2460709-A (GB)
Title: A shroud for deflecting wet concrete into an annular space around a manhole
Inventor: WILLIAMS WAYNE
IPC: B28B13/00
Filed: 2008-10-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a manhole shroud for deflecting cementitious material around a manhole duct. The shroud comprises side walls 11 which converge from a base region 12 to an apex 13 disposed substantially above a centre of the base region. The shroud may be hemispherical, pyramidal or conical in shape, with a smooth surface and manufactured from fibre glass. The surface of the shroud may have a plurality of grooves which extend directly down from the apex 13 to the rim 14 as an aid to encourage the flow of concrete. The shroud may also have a lifting eye 15.
Patent GB-2461738-A (GB)
Title: Quick folding tent frame
Inventor: ZHOU NANQING
IPC: E04H15/32
Filed: 2008-12-29
Abstract: A quick folding structure for a post unit of a tent frame includes upper, middle and lower posts 1, an upper connector 2, and a lower connector 3. The upper connector is disposed between the upper and middle posts and includes a first upper connecting portion 21 and a second upper connecting portion 22. The lower connector 3 is disposed between the middle and lower posts and includes a first lower connecting portion 31 and a second lower connecting portion 32. A wire rope 4 has a first end secured to the first upper connecting portion 21 and a second end connected to a pin 6.. A spring and the pin are disposed in a ladder-shaped trough in the first lower connecting portion 31. The ends of the spring engage with the ladder-shaped trough and a first end of the pin, respectively. A second end of the pin faces an engaging notch 34 in the second lower connecting portion 32. In an extended state the post unit is characterised in that the end of the pin is urged into the engaging notch 34 by the action of the spring 5. In a folded state, the post unit is characterised in that the first upper connecting portion 21 is downwardly rotated which pulls on the wire rope 4 to compress the spring 5, which disengages the pin from the engaging notch, permitting the lower and upper connectors to rotatably fold.
Patent GB-2457331-A (GB)
Title: Operating mechanism for umbrella
Inventor: YANG CHUAN-CHIN
IPC: A45B3/12
Filed: 2009-01-27
Abstract: An operating mechanism used in an umbrella is disclosed to include a telescopic shaft 4, first 31 and second 32 screw nuts fixedly mounted in the telescopic shaft 4 at different elevations. A third screw nut 15 is fixedly mounted in the runner 1 of the umbrella and a first screw rod 21 is threaded through the first screw nut 31, a second screw rod 22 threaded through the second screw nut 32 and axially slidably connected to and rotatable with the first screw rod 21 via groove (212, Figure 1) and rib (221, Figure 1). A third screw rod 23 is threaded through the third screw nut 15 and axially slidably connected to and rotatable with the second screw rod 22 via groove (222, Figure 1) and rib (231, Figure 1). A transmission mechanism 6 is connected to the first screw rod 21 and operable to rotate the first screw rod 21. The mechanism 6 may include a plurality of gears (6112, Figure 5) and may be operable manually or by an electric motor (60, Figure 11) via a pinion (601, Figure 11).
Patent GB-2467726-A (GB)
Title: Barrier arrangement with integral lamp unit
Inventor: WHITELEY CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 2009-02-04
Abstract: The barber arrangement has a barrier panel 10 and an integral lamp unit 12, there may be a power storage means such as batteries which may be rechargeable. There may also be a solar operated charger such as photo-voltaic panels 26. The light source may be in the form of one or more light emitting diode (LED's) 16. There may also be a sensor, such as an infra-red detector to control the lamp unit or an audible warning device.
Patent GB-2456257-A (GB)
Title: A rotary damper with integrated coupling between driven-to-rotate member and its support member
Inventor: HAYASHI KEN
IPC: F16F9/12
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A rotary damper comprising: a driven-to-rotate member 11 having a first inner cylindrical wall 16 and a first holding flange part 13; a fixed support 21 member having a second inner cylindrical wall 24 and an outer cylindrical wall 23; a receiving part 41 formed between the driven-to-rotate member 11 and the fixed support member 21; sealing means 31 for sealing an outer perimeter of the receiving part 41; and a viscous fluid 51 received inside the receiving part 41, wherein the first holding flange part 13 and the outer cylindrical wall 23 include first 13c and second 23o engaging means such that the engaging means engage together to rotationally hold the driven-to-rotate member 11 and the fixed support member 21. The sealing means 31 may be an O-ring made from silicone or EPDM rubber, and the viscous fluid 51 may be grease or silicon oil.
Patent GB-2470431-A (GB)
Title: A trestle with adjustable legs
Inventor: REID MARK
IPC: B25H1/06
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: A trestle comprises a main body and legs, and means allowing the legs to be fixed at different heights and at various angles to the main body. This may be achieved through pre-drilled holes on the main body and legs, which are engaged by a steel pin. The trestle can be used on uneven ground or down narrow work areas whilst maintaining a level work surface to stand on and work from.
Patent GB-2467197-A (GB)
Title: Solar Tracking and Positioning of Terrestrial Solar Arrays
Inventor: SHERMAN JAMES
IPC: F24S50/20
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: An automated method causes a terrestrial solar cell array to track the sun. The solar cell system includes drive motors that adjust a position of the array relative to respective different axes. The position of the sun is predicted during the course of the day, and a kinematic model for the solar cell array is used to determine respective positions for the motors corresponding to aligning the solar cell array with the sun at that future time of the day. The future time may correspond to any time during solar tracking operation, which may begin at sunrise or after sunrise. Sampling of an output parameter of the array indicative of performance is used to determine misalignment. Preferably, an alignment analysis technique is used to sweep one or more solar cells along determined paths (e.g., azimuth and elevation paths) while measuring an output parameter indicative of system performance. The measured data is analyzed to determine if the solar cell system is in misalignment in which case the solar cell system is moved into proper alignment. The alignment procedure may be implemented on a periodic basis or using triggers, and maybe automatically executed or manually executed.
Patent GB-2464836-A (GB)
Title: Clamping chuck for radially clamping cylindrical workpieces
Inventor: TIMTNER KARLHEINZ
IPC: B23B31/20
Filed: 2009-10-29
Abstract: The clamping chuck 1 includes an annular base member 2 which has a hole 5, a shoulder 11 projecting radially-inwards and forms a contact surface for the workpiece, an axially-extending hole face (10, figure 3) and tabs 12 projecting inwards radially. Arranged on the base member is a clamping member which is divided into a plurality of L-shaped clamping elements (21, figure 1), which each comprise a clamping head 24 arranged in the hole and an actuating lever 27 which extends outwards radially from the head. Each clamping head includes, on the outer side thereof, at least one cam 25 which projects outwards radially, engages in a gap between the shoulder 11 and the tabs 12 and is supported radially by the hole face 10 and axially by at least one tab. On their inner side, each clamping head has a clamping edge 26 arranged such that, upon rotation of the clamping elements 21, during which the actuating levers move away from the base member, the edge moves inwards in a radial direction and towards the shoulder in an axial direction.
Patent GB-2462033-A (GB)
Title: A natural low fat cheese and process for preparation thereof
Inventor: LEHANE DONAL ANTHONY
IPC: A23C19/082
Filed: 2009-11-13
Abstract: A process for preparing a natural low fat cheese having 3% or less fat by weight is disclosed. The invention also relates to a natural low fat cheese having 3% or less fat by weight prepared by the process. The resultant cheese does not comprise any artificial additives.