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Patent GB-2433942-A (GB)
Title: Method and plant for transport of rich gas
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN TOR
IPC: F17C/
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: A method for transport of natural gas through a pipeline (3) from a gas field to a terminal (1), where there is a risk of condensation of heavy hydrocarbon components in the pipeline during the transport, wherein dry gas (4) is added to the natural gas to reduce the cricondentherm and the cricondentherm of the gas and thus prevent condensation in the pipeline, is described. A plant for carrying out the method is also described.
Patent GB-2435763-A (GB)
Title: Air management strategy for auto-ignition in a compression ignition engine
Inventor: OJEDA WILLIAM
IPC: F02D41/30
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: A compression ignition engine (10) has a control system (24) for processing data, one or more cylinders (16), a fueling system (18), and a variable valve actuation mechanism (20). Control system (24) develops both fueling data for fueling the engine and timing data representing time during the engine cycle for intake valve closure to a cylinder that will endow the cylinder with an effective compression ratio (ECR) appropriate to current engine operation for causing auto-ignition to occur near or at top dead center in the engine cycle. During a compression upstroke, the cylinder is fueled according to the fueling data and intake valve closure for the cylinder is performed according to the timing data. This creates an air-fuel mixture that is increasingly compressed to the point of auto-ignition near or at top dead center.
Patent GB-2448897-A (GB)
Title: Control channel communications in a cellular communications network
Inventor: AWAD YASSIN ADEN
IPC: H04B7/00
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: A communications device in the form of a base station or communications node such as an eNodeB communications node selects one of a plurality of modulation and coding schemes for a control channel for a user communications device on the basis of the range, that is the location or channel condition, of that user communications device within its cell and identifies the selected modulation and coding scheme to the user communications device separately from the control channel. In one example, the selected modulation and coding scheme is identified to the user communications device by way of a 2-bit code which may be provided within a MAC control block or appended to a MAC Data PDU.
Patent GB-2451102-A (GB)
Title: Covering membrane for use with plate elements
Inventor: DOWLING JOHN EDMONDS
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: The covering membrane, primarily for use on roofs and walls, comprises a membrane 1 to which spacer elements 2 are fixed or moulded that incorporate fixing elements 3 to which plate elements 4 can be attached. The spacer elements are preferably made of a flexible material and are fitted with the receptor section of a quarter-turn locking mechanism. The plate members preferably have the insertion section of a quarter-turn locking mechanism bonded to their underside. The plate elements may comprise ceramic, metal or clay tiles, photo-voltaic cells or may be components of a larger assembly such as a walkway.
Patent GB-2444578-A (GB)
Title: A height adjustment assembly
Inventor: SLATER TOM
IPC: A01B29/00
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: A height adjustment assembly for adjusting the height of a grass treatment tool of a grass treatment device comprises a roller 101, connectable at a first end to said grass treatment device and at a second end to a height adjustment mechanism, and a roller axis, formed and extending in a longitudinal direction through the centre of the roller and about which the roller rotates. The height adjustment mechanism comprising a second rotational axis, fixed relative to the roller axis, the second rotational axis and the roller axis being substantially parallel but offset to each other. The height adjustment mechanism configured to displace the roller axis relative to the second axis thereby providing a height adjustment of a grass treatment tool. Preferably the height adjustment mechanism further comprises a worm gear 401 operably connected to a worm gear wheel 402 and connected to the adjustment mechanism via a timing belt 403.
Patent GB-2452514-A (GB)
Title: A cam lock for a window or a door
Inventor: FAMY MARK PHILLP
IPC: E05B15/10
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: A lock for a vent such as a window or a door having a cam 14 slidably a keep 10. The cam 14 is attached to a sliding bar arrangement 38 for movement into a slot 12 of the keep 10 for locking the vent in a closed condition. A secondary locking element 36 is also attached to the sliding bar arrangement 38 to move in unison with the cam 14 and has a camming member 56 laterally spaced from the cam 14 which can engage within the slot 12 for locking the vent in an ajar position. As shown the secondary locking element 36 is a C-shaped member with lateral arms 56 forming two camming members. The two arms allow left hand and right hand mounting of the lock. Alternatively a pair of secondary locking elements similar to the cam 14 and laterally spaced therefrom could be provided.
Patent GB-2453161-A (GB)
Title: Armoured Garment
Inventor: JOSEPH NICOLAS SEAN
IPC: F41H1/02
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: An armoured garment having an outer textile layer 2 a lining incorporating armour 3 and a belt 20 to tighten the armour. The amour incorporated in the lining may be provided as a single piece or a plurality of pieces which may feature a back section 19 and two front sections 17, 18. The armour may overlap at the front by the tightening of the belt 20. The armour may be incorporated by providing pockets in the lining for receiving the armour plates. The pockets may incorporate the lining as part of its structure or the pockets may be a complete enclosure attached to the lining in only a discrete number of places. The pockets openings may be closable with a sliding clasp fastener or zip.
Patent GB-2455994-A (GB)
Title: Multi Piece Solid Golf Ball
Inventor: WATANABE HIDEO
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 2007-12-27
Abstract: A four piece solid golf ball comprises a core 1, an envelope layer 2 encasing the core, an intermediate layer 3 encasing the envelope layer, and a cover 4 which encases the intermediate layer and has formed on a surface thereof a plurality of dimples. The core is formed primarily of a rubber material and has a diameter of at least 31 mm, the envelope layer and the intermediate layer are each formed primarily of the same or different resin materials, and the cover is formed primarily of polyurethane. The intermediate layer and the cover have thicknesses which satisfy the relationship: cover thickness < intermediate layer thickness. The core has a surface hardness (Durometer D hardness) and the envelope layer, intermediate layer and cover have material hardness (Durometer D hardness) which together satisfy the relationship: cover material hardness < intermediate layer material hardness < envelope layer material hardness > core surface hardness. The golf ball provides good controllability, flight, impact feel and scuff resistance.
Patent GB-2457966-A (GB)
Title: Transformer with sequentially selectable voltage
Inventor: SU CARL
IPC: G05F1/575
Filed: 2008-07-02
Abstract: To select the output voltage of a voltage transformer a user plugs its output connector 5 into a socket 40, which causes a micro controller (fig 5, 640) to sequentially change the output voltage. When the desired voltage is reached, shown by indicator 7, connector 5 can be removed. The micro controller may comprise a microprocessor, and voltage adjustment can be effected either by selecting from different circuit elements such as resistors (fig 5, 644), connected to a feedback amplifier (fig 5, 622) or by a pulse width modulated signal (fig 10). Display 7 may be a light emitting diode or a liquid crystal display and may be located on the body 4 or on an output connection line (fig 11). The voltage transformer may be used to supply power from AC mains to various portable electrical appliances such as mobile phones and notebook computers, and prevents power being supplied while voltage adjustment takes place.
Patent GB-2462090-A (GB)
Title: A mast foundation with a plate and rods around a tube.
Inventor: BROCKLEHURST IVAN
IPC: E02D27/42
Filed: 2008-07-22
Abstract: A foundation 100 for a mast or the like (134, fig 8) having a plate 102 to which the mast or the like is attachable, a tube 110 and rods 114 arranged around the tube and connected to the tube and the plate. Preferably the tube is cylindrical and the plate circular or rectangular. The plate may have holes 104A to attach the mast's plate or the like with bolts or the like. The tube is ideally central to the plate and extends through it. The tube possibly has holes 112 in its side. Reinforcing fins 120 may be between the rods and the tube and/or outward of the rods 122. Each rod may be connected to the tube by spacer rods 116 and/or a fin 118. The rods can be lengthened, preferably by tying other rods (124, fig 8) to the ends. A method of installation is also claimed.
Patent GB-2462651-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for in-vessel composting and digestion of biodegradable waste
Inventor: SUNDRAMURTHY DEENADAYALAN M
IPC: C05F9/02
Filed: 2008-08-15
Abstract: The apparatus for in-vessel composting and digestion of biodegradable waste comprises a number of fermenters, a rectangular heater duct including a number of finned tube heaters arranged inside the heater duct to provide a maximum heating surface area, a heater pipe coupling the heater duct to the fermenter, a pressure supply blower for forcing air to enter the fermenter via the heater duct, a centrifugal blower for sucking vapours and air outside the fermenter through a plurality of exhaust pipes via a mechanical seal, a plurality of thermocouples positioned at various locations inside the apparatus, at least one drive motor for driving the plurality of fermenters, a plurality of microwave guns coupled to the plurality of fermenters via the mechanical seal, and a control panel mounted on the apparatus. Also claimed is a method for in-vessel composting and digestion of organic material.
Patent GB-2465170-A (GB)
Title: A flotation device with a cryogen reservoir and heating means
Inventor: PRITCHARD PHILIP ANTHONY
IPC: B63C7/10
Filed: 2008-11-06
Abstract: A floatation device 100 is provided comprising a buoyancy chamber (110, Fig 1); a cryogen reservoir (210, Fig 2A); and a heating pipe (310, Fig 3A) providing switchable fluid communication between the cryogen reservoir and the buoyancy chamber. The buoyancy chamber, cryogen reservoir and heating pipe may at least partially be contained within a housing 112. A method of raising an item from the seabed is also provided. The method comprises the steps of lowering a floatation device to the seabed; attaching the floatation device to the item to be raised; creating a supercritical fluid within a portion of the floatation device; and allowing the floatation device and the item to rise to the surface using the buoyancy of the supercritical fluid to raise the item to the surface.
Patent GB-2465552-A (GB)
Title: Tracking power supplies for a multi-stage transmitter amplifier
Inventor: HENSHAW ROBERT
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2008-11-18
Abstract: The output stage 108 and driver stage 106 of a transmitter amplifier have tracking power supplies 206,302 to increase transmitter efficiency. The power supply 206 for the output stage 108 responds rapidly to the magnitude of the envelope signal 125, and the power supply 302 for the driver stage 302 responds to an average of the envelope signal 112. Time alignment of the various signal and power paths is easier than in a transmitter where both the driver and output amplifiers have fast tracking power supplies. The driver stage 106 may be supplied by the fast power supply when the output stage 108 is bypassed (figure 6).
Patent GB-2459909-A (GB)
Title: Selecting Call Centre agents based on background noise present in the vicinity of the agents.
Inventor: DIETHORN ERIC JOHN
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A technique is disclosed that optimizes the background noise experienced by a party who is calling into a call center. Working as part of an overall call-assignment algorithm, the technique considers the acoustic noise that is present in the vicinities of multiple call-center agents who are otherwise satisfactory candidates to handle a call. The technique then selects an agent to handle the call who is associated with an optimal acoustic noise. Typically, the selected agent is associated with lowest background noise level. The background noise is monitored at each call agent's station by evaluating the signals that are present at the agent's microphone. Usually, this is done when a call agent is between calls and, as a result, is not using his/her headset at that moment. In other words, the background noise is actually measured, and the measurements are then used to assign a call agent to the incoming call. Aspects of the invention include inferring a level of acoustic noise from the location of each available agent relative to the locations of other call agents who are presently engaged in calls.
Patent GB-2452207-A (GB)
Title: A turbine blade support assembly
Inventor: CHAMBERS DAVID
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: A turbine blade support assembly (18) comprises a central hub (22). A plurality of carrying members (24) extend outwardly from the central hub. A respective subsidiary hub (30) is provided on each of the carrying members (24) for securing a respective turbine blade (20) to each carrying member (24).
Patent GB-2457380-A (GB)
Title: Grab bar anchor assembly
Inventor: FORREST EARL DAVID
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: A grab bar anchor assembly 20 having a flange collar or sleeve 32 - which has a flange or lip portion 44 and a collar bore 42, the flange portion is associated with a grab bar mount component 60. The assembly also has a jackscrew or threaded adjustor 34 having an internal bore 72 and a threaded outer surface 74 received within the collar. The jackscrew has a first end 76 associated with a wall structure or stud 22 and a second end 78 associated with the flange collar, there may be a washer or spacer 36 between the jackscrew and wall structure. The jackscrew may have a slot or groove 80 for receiving a screwdriver or other tool. The jackscrew may be cut down to a desired length and have a cut-off portion 84 removed.
Patent GB-2468480-A (GB)
Title: Ground surface access assembly with reinforcements
Inventor: MILLS BRIAN
IPC: B65D90/10
Filed: 2009-03-06
Abstract: A ground surface access assembly (10) includes a frame (14) defining an access opening (50) (figure 2) and a cover (22), which is mountable to the frame (14) within the opening (50). The cover (22) includes a substantially planar part (24) and a reinforcement arrangement (52). The reinforcement arrangement (52) includes a first reinforcement part (16) projecting upwardly from an upper surface (26) in use of the planar part (24) and a second reinforcement part (30) (figure 2) projecting downwardly from a lower surface (28) in use of the planar part (24). There is an independent claim for frame (14), the frame (14) having spacer projections (46) (figure 2).
Patent GB-2458855-A (GB)
Title: Detection device and methods of use
Inventor: AUGER STEVEN
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: An imaging system for exciting and measuring fluorescence on or in samples comprising fluorescent materials (e.g. fluorescent labels, dyes or pigments). In one embodiment, a device is used to detect fluorescent labels on nucleic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured such that fluorescent labels in a plurality of different DNA templates are simultaneously detected.
Patent GB-2464395-A (GB)
Title: Dice game
Inventor: MCGRATH PATRICK
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2009-10-13
Abstract: An apparatus for playing a dice game is disclosed. The apparatus comprising: a table with a playing surface, at least one die (201), and a plurality of playing pieces or chips. The playing surface of the table being marked with a plurality of independent betting areas each corresponding to a different outcome of a throw of the die, wherein at least one of the betting areas is marked with a plurality of differently marked zones (101-108 figures 7a-7d). Each of the differently marked zones corresponds to a player, such that in use a chip placed on a particular zone is identified as belonging to a particular player without the need for personalized chips. A table comprising at least two dice-throwing zones, curved perimeter walls and an inset area for a supervisor is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2475518-A (GB)
Title: Two stage resonant converter for LED lamps
Inventor: POLLOCK CHARLES
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2009-11-20
Abstract: A power supply for driving one or more low voltage LED strings from a higher voltage ac or do supply also provides a dimming capability, either by direct variation of the input supply or independently of the input supply by a simple internal controller. The power supply comprises at least two conversion stages, a first conversion stage 101 comprising input terminals 100 for connection to an ac or do supply, a high frequency resonant converter with constant output current characteristics and output terminals 102 for connection to at least one second conversion stage 111. Each second conversion stage comprises a current multiplier circuit and output terminals 112 for connection to a load. The power supply does not require current feedback in order to obtain acceptable current regulation, even under significant changes in the LED voltage or the number of LEDs in a string. The power supply can drive one or more LED strings from a single power supply without the need to individually monitor the current in each string.
Patent GB-1424971-A (GB)
Title: Friction pivot through which wiring may be passed
IPC: F21V21/30
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1424971 Lamp supports ESQUIRE Inc 6 March 1974 [18 June 1973] 10132/74 Heading F4R [Also in Divisions E1-E2] A lamp 10 is connected to a stand 11 via a friction pivot designed for the passage of wire 26 and comprising two members 13, 14 pivotally joined about a horizontal axis by a cylindrical bearing projection 20 and recess 17, a hole 25 provided in one member and an arcuate slot 24 provided in the other to receive the wiring, and two friction locking bodies 34 secured by bolts 40 to the member 13 which can engage surfaces 32, 33 on the projection 20. In the embodiment shown the hole 25 extends through the members 14 and the slot 24 in the member 13 is aligned with the hole throughout the pivoting. The bodies 34 are provided with arcuate outer surfaces 35 and portions 36, 37 which are concentric with surfaces 32, 33 on the projection 20. A stem portion 21 of the member 14 is received for pivotal movement about a vertical axis in the lampstand 11.
Patent GB-441113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to gaseous illuminating tubes
IPC: H05B41/391
Filed: 1934-04-05
Abstract: 441,113. Discharge lamps. IGRANIC ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., 147, Queen Victoria Street, London.-(Assignees of Giard, E. A. ; 12th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.) April 5, 1934, No. 10337. Void [Abridged as open to inspection under Sect, 91 of the Acts, Oct. 22, 1934]. [Class 39 (i)] Ignition is facilitated by means of auxiliary elec, trodes 6 which are connected together by a resistance 8 or by means of one auxiliary electrode which is connected to the main electrode more remote therefrom through a resistance. A variable impedance 13 is connected in series with the primary of the supply transformer.
Patent GB-1436039-A (GB)
Title: Hydromassage unit for mounting on a tub
IPC: A61H9/00
Filed: 1974-03-07
Abstract: 1436039 Hydromassage units JACUZZI RESEARCH Inc 7 March 1974 [28 Sept 1973] 10368/74 Heading A4N [Also in Division E2] A hydromassage unit, for removable installation on the wall of a tub, comprises a power unit 1, a pump and jet head assembly 5, a hollow connecting bridge 9, driving means coupling the power unit to the pump through the bridge, bumpers 38 on the power unit facing the wall 36 of the tub, a clamping bracket assembly 39 movable along bridge 9, and means for locking the clamping bracket assembly at selected positions along bridge 9. The power unit housing 3 encloses an electric motor 11 having a vertical shaft 13 carrying a pulley 15 coupled by a belt 31 to a pulley 27 on a shaft 25 in the housing 7 of the pump and jet head assembly 5. A pump (not shown) preferably of the centrifugal type, driven by shaft 25, draws water through a screen 19 in the bottom of housing 7, and discharges it through a nozzle 21. Clamping bracket assembly 39 includes a housing 41, a bolt 43 slidable in a longitudinal slot 49 in the bottom of bridge 9, and a nut 47 threaded on to bolt 43 and spanning slot 49. A pair of spaced apart  bumper knobs 61, (63), Fig. 2 (not shown), on housing 41 have discs 67 fixed to their inner ends. Scalloped edges on discs 67 facilitate manual adjustment of knobs 61 (63) to accommodate clamping bracket assembly 39 to a tub wall of irregular contour. A timer 33 provides automatic control of motor 11, if desired. A manually adjustable air intake 35 supplies air bubbles to the water jet stream.
Patent GB-875008-A (GB)
Title: Light measuring device and apparatus comprising the same
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 1959-03-25
Abstract: 875,008. Photographic apparatus. AGFA A. G. March 25, 1959 [March 25, 1958], No. 10456/59. Addition to 852,250. Class 40(3) [Also in Group XX] In an improvement in or modification of the light-measuring device of the parent Specification in which at least one plate of translucent material, having at least one diffusing layer, is arranged as a light pipe for conducting light from a beam to a photo-electric cell arranged laterally of the beam, at least part of the light conducting means is movably mounted with respect to the photocell. Fig. 1 shows the device mounted in a photographic printing apparatus comprising a housing 2, a printing lamp 3, and a translucent plate 5 on which the negative and printing paper are laid. Plate 6 supporting a layer 9 of resilient material, for example, felt, acts as a pressure plate for the negative and printing paper, and is carried by arms 8, rotatable about spindle 7. Light penetrating the negative and printing paper passes through an aperture 14 in plate 6, to the light conducting plate 15, which has a light diffusing layer 22 as described in the parent Specification, and is then in part at least, guided along the plate 15 to the light exit surface 23 and the photocell 10 which is preferably fixed to cover 13 of housing 12. An electronic exposure controlling device may be connected to the photocell and may be conveniently contained in drawer 11. A protective housing 18, fixed to plate 6, contains the plate 15 and has flanges, for example 20, 20<SP>1</SP>, to prevent stray light from reaching the photocell when the printing cover is closed. In a modification, an additional spring loaded pressure plate of translucent material is arranged in the aperture 14. In further modifications, the light exit surface 23 may be arranged to lie externally of a window in the photocell housing 12, or to co-operate with a further (e.g. fixed) light conducting plate leading to the photocell. The movable arrangement of the light conducting means is also possible in projection printing apparatus, for example in enlargers constructed after the manner of Fig. 9 of the parent Specification.
Patent GB-145001-A (GB)
Title: Improved manufacture of chains for power transmission
IPC: B21L9/00
Filed: 1920-04-14
Abstract: 145,001. Soc. dite Aeroplanes H. et M. Farman. June 17, 1919, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Driving-chains with separate joint pins.-The link plates 1 are locally case-hardened around the pin-holes 4, the surfaces which engage the pinions not being hardened. In manufacture, the plates are first covered with an electrolytic deposit, and the pin-holes are then drilled, thus leaving the surfaces around the holes exposed for case-hardening.