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Patent GB-2408112-A (GB)
Title: Domestic Heat and Power System
Inventor: MOORE NIGEL GRAHAM
IPC: F24D18/00
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: This invention relates to domestic heat and power systems that allow efficient methods of operating a domestic combined heat and power (dchp) unit and to energy-efficient methods of scheduling domestic appliance operation within a household having a dchp unit. Dchp units provide heating and hot water for the home and also generate electricity for use in the home. A domestic heat and power system is provided that comprises a dchp unit 12, a dchp unit controller 14, a programmer module 16 and an energy schedule 20 linked to allow communication therebetween, wherein the programmer module receives data input and generates a heating and/or hot water schedule therefrom, the dchp unit controller determines operating times of the dchp unit in accordance with the schedule and provides the operating times to the energy scheduler that then operates the domestic appliance during operating times. Alternatively, a controller is used to control the firing rate of a main burner based on the rate of change of the home temperature.
Patent GB-2399172-A (GB)
Title: Method of inspecting turbine wheel and bucket finger dovetails for cracks
Inventor: MURPHY THOMAS FRANCIS
IPC: G01N29/26
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: An ultrasonic probe (40) is used to inspect wheel and bucket dovetails (13) of turbines for cracks in the material surrounding pinholes (22) and pins (26) securing the buckets and wheel to one another. Only a minimum number of pins, for example, one of three radially aligned pins securing the bucket and wheel dovetails to one another at every other circumferential position of the pins about the wheel may be removed. A phased array ultrasonic probe (40) is inserted into the excavated pinhole and provides a circumferential scan of the finger dovetails to detect cracks in adjacent pinholes. As an alternative, a probe having one or more piezoelectric elements providing one or more radial beams may be mechanically rotated in the pinhole. Statistical sampling may be used as an indicator of crack formation. Thus, in situ inspection is performed without removal of buckets from the wheel and with only a minimum number of pins being removed.
Patent GB-2411035-A (GB)
Title: Monotoring cash handling in a retail environment
Inventor: LARE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G07G3/00
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: In a cash-handling environment in which a cash register includes or is associated with means to monitor and count the cash within it, successive counts are compared and the difference compared with a predetermined, expected, value to ensure that it is sufficiently consistent with this. The system can monitor the removal of cash skimmed from the cash register and also check the giving of correct change. The cash register can be used together with a safe which also has cash counting means so that an amount of cash skimmed from the cash register can be compared with that added to the safe.
Patent GB-2411826-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable table
Inventor: BEVIS MARK
IPC: A47B9/20
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: An adjustable table uses an actuating mechanism 7 which comprises an inner tube 11 telescopically arranged within an outer tube 17, a gas strut 23 co-axially arranged within the inner tube and operable to facilitate movement of the inner tube 11 relative to the outer tube 17, and a supporting means, attached to the inner tube 11, which acts to assist in the relative movement of the telescopic tubes 11, 17. The supporting means may comprise one or more sets of rollers which may contact an inner surface 25 of the outer tube 17.
Patent GB-2417725-A (GB)
Title: Organic fertiliser based on the potassium salt of a phosphated hydrolysed protein
Inventor: CARSON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: C05B11/16
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: An organic fertiliser based on the potassium salt of a phosphated hydrolysed protein which can be made into and applied in the form of a nutrient foam. The protein may comprise horns, hooves, skin, fur, feathers or bones. The protein may be solubilised by adding a potassium alkali and then treating the resulting solution with an acid source of phosphate. The protein may also be solubilised using calcium and/or magnesium carbonate. The fertiliser may be in the form of a concentrated aqueous solution which when diluted with water and aerated becomes an aqueous foam. Other secondary and trace elements may be included as can grass and other seeds and carriers such as humus and clays.
Patent GB-2403245-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for expanding tubulars
Inventor: JOHNSTON GARY
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for expanding a first, smaller diameter tubular into frictional contact with a second, larger diameter tubular or wellbore. In an embodiment, annular formations formed on an inner surface of a split ring (120) engage an outer surface of the smaller tubular. In one aspect, the smaller diameter tubular is provided with an annular recess there around, the annular recess including recessed grooves formed there around. Therefore, the split ring is disposable within the annular recess and the annular formations formed on the split ring are constructed and arranged to fit within the recessed grooves of the annular recess of the tubular. An outer surface of the split ring is provided with teeth (130) or some other grip-enhancing material or formation. The split ring also includes a split portion (140) permitting the ring to expand in diameter as that portion of the tubular is expanded in diameter.
Patent GB-2407491-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle headrestraint with cam driven adjustment in vertical and horizontal axes
Inventor: YETUKURI NAGARJUN V
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: A head restraint assembly (32), and a vehicle seat (10) including such a head restraint assembly (32), adapted to provide four-way adjustment and having dual positive stops as well as a single ergonomic control. The head restraint assembly (32) includes a frame (34) and a housing (40) that engages a portion of the frame (34). The head restraint assembly (32) further includes a cam assembly (50) disposed within the housing (40) to provide fore/aft adjustment of the housing (40) relative to the frame (34). The cam assembly (50) includes a camshaft (52) and at least two drum assemblies (54,56) supported by the camshaft (52). The cam assembly (50) further includes a contact plate (58) extending parallel to the camshaft (52) to releasably engage the drum assemblies (54,56). The camshaft (52) is connected to the contact plate (58) to provide releasable engagement between the contact plate (58) and the drum assemblies (54,56). The head restraint assembly (32) further includes a control member (66) to engage the cam assembly (50) and provide for fore/aft and vertical adjustment in response to user input. The eccentric movement of the cam lobes causes longitudinal movement of the headrest.
Patent GB-2420353-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable flagpole seat assembly
Inventor: LIANG YUNG LIN
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: An adjustable flagpole seat assembly includes a seat 10, a pivotable member 2 in pivotal connection with a wall 11 on the seat, and a flagpole holding member 22 mounted on the pivotable member 2 to pivot therewith. The pivotable member 2 is positioned by at least one positioning member 12 in a desired angular position relative to the wall 11. The pivotable member 2 includes at least two retaining grooves 23 in a circumference thereof, and a locking rod 131 is selectively engaged with one of the retaining grooves 23. The seat assembly allows adjustment of a tilt angle of a flagpole holding member.
Patent GB-2409803-A (GB)
Title: Improving the versatility of an upright vacuum cleaner
Inventor: OVERVAAG CHAD
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: A method of increasing the versatility of an upright vacuum cleaner comprises furnishing it with a flexible stretch hose 44 and a powered cleaning tool 50 that may be attached to the end of the hose. Preferably a wand 42 is also supplied and preferably the hose and the wand have electrical conductors to supply power to the tool.
Patent GB-2414579-A (GB)
Title: A method for CPU simulation using virtual machine extensions
Inventor: LEVIT-GUREVICH KONSTANTIN
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a computer system is disclosed. The computer system comprises a central processing unit (CPU) to generate and control a virtual machine that runs simulated instruction code and create an abstraction of a real machine so that operation of a real operating system for the computer system is not impeded.
Patent GB-2427897-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine camshaft with fixed and slideable cams switchable between high-lift and low-lift modes
Inventor: MELDOLESI RICCARDO
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: An i.c. engine has a valve actuation system in which poppet valves are operated via a camshaft with fixed cams 24 and slideable cams 46. The fixed cams 24, integral with the camshaft core 48, provide low valve lift and the slideable cams 46 are extended by springs 54 to provide high lift. Hydraulic pressure is used to move locking pistons 32a, 32bwhich protrude into the slideable cam 46 against the force of springs 22a, 22b to lock each slideable cam 46 in its extended position. In the retracted position, the hydraulic pressure is reduced and the slideable cam is locked in position by a spring-loaded locking pin 10 mounted in the slideable cam 46 which protrudes into a corresponding hole 50 in the camshaft core. Thus the pin 10 locates in a separate hole 50 in the camshaft core 48 not used by the pistons 32a. 32b enabling the difference between high and low lift to be much smaller than previously possible and allowing the system to be used with rocker or finger follower cam actuation systems. Alternatively, the cam may be locked by the pistons in the low lift mode and by the pin in the high lift mode. A mechanical actuator may engage the pistons instead of hydraulic pressure.
Patent GB-2417262-A (GB)
Title: Drill-bit, Cutter Element and Method of Manufacture
Inventor: YONG ZHOU
IPC: E21B10/50
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: An arcuate-shape insert (500) for a drill bit is disclosed, in particular for placement in rolling cone cutters of drill bits. The arcuate insert (500) is a 360{ or ring-shape insert. The arcuate insert (500) is suitable for use in all surfaces of the rolling cone cutter, and in other locations in drill bits, and may have specialized cutting surfaces and material enhancements to enhance its cutting duty performance.
Patent GB-2425938-A (GB)
Title: Self-propelling apparatus for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: MOON JOO-SUNG
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A self-propelling apparatus (130) for a vacuum cleaner having a cleaner body 110 pivotably mounted to a nozzle unit 120 is provided. The self-propelling apparatus 130 includes a sensor unit 300 having a wheel unit 310 that pivots in the direction opposite to that in which the vacuum cleaner moves, a connection unit 320 connected to the wheel unit and fixed to the nozzle unit 120 by one end thereof, and a switch unit 331,332 which is turned on and off by the connection unit, thereby to generate progression and retrogression signals according to the pivoting motion of the wheel unit. An interception unit 400 is provided to generate an interception signal when the cleaner body 120 is upright, and a drive unit 200 moves the vacuum cleaner 100 forwards or backwards in accordance with the progression and retrogression signals.
Patent GB-2431412-A (GB)
Title: Lead-free solder alloy
Inventor: CAMPBELL GERARD
IPC: B23K35/26
Filed: 2005-10-24
Abstract: An alloy suitable for use in tinning or the manufacture of heat exchangers, the alloy comprising (by weight): ```1.5 - 6 wt.% copper, ```0.08 - 1.5 wt.% bismuth, ```0 - 1.5 wt.% silver, ```0 - 0.02 wt.% phosphorus, ```0 - 0.02 wt.% germanium, ```0 - 0.15 wt% of indium, ```0 - 0.3 wt% of silicon, ```0 - 0.2 wt% of zirconium, ```one or both of 0.02 - 0.2 wt.% nickel and/or ```0.01 - 0.2 wt.% cobalt, ```and the balance tin, together with unavoidable impurities.
Patent GB-2416523-A (GB)
Title: Trailer hitch assembly
Inventor: TERPSMA ERIC M
IPC: B60D1/28
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A hitch assembly includes a receiver portion including a cavity, a bushing member received within the cavity, and a hitch member that includes a shaft pivotally received within the bushing member. One of the bushing member and the shaft is constructed of a material that substantially eliminates the need for using a separately applied lubricant. The hitch member also includes a first jaw member, a second jaw member coupled to the first jaw member and operable between open and closed positions, a primary latch coupled with the second jaw member and operable between a locked position preventing opening of the second jaw member, and an unlocked position allowing opening of the second jaw member, and a secondary latch coupled with the primary latch and operable between a locked position preventing unlocking of the primary latch and an unlocked position, wherein the primary latch may be moved to the unlocked position.
Patent GB-2432524-A (GB)
Title: A gas powered hair styling tool
Inventor: MORTEN KAREN
IPC: A45D1/02
Filed: 2005-11-26
Abstract: Hair straightening tongs, of a size designed to fit into a handbag, are powered by butane gas, one gas cartridge fitted into each tong. The device is fitted with one switch to ignite both cartridges. The styling tool is fitted with a heat proof case which is of a specific shape and/or size which only allows the device to fit into the case if the switch is in the "off" position. The plates of the tongs are made of ceramic material.
Patent GB-2422129-A (GB)
Title: Water supply for a hand held power tool.
Inventor: LAYHER WOLFGANG
IPC: B23D59/02
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: A water supplying device a hand-held power tool (1, fig 1) particular for supplying the cutting wheel 2 of a cut-off machine. A water-conducting line 3 has a valve arrangement 4 arranged in the line which comprises a shut-off valve 11 for controlling the water flow 5 flowing through the line. Actuation of the shut-off valve is provided as a function of an operating signal of the power tool such that upon operation of the power tool the water flow is released and water flow is interrupted when the operating signal is absent. The shut off valve can take a range of forms such as a solenoid valve, pneumatic valve or a mechanical centrifugal valve. A further control valve 6 may also be present in the line.
Patent GB-2422687-A (GB)
Title: Surface reflection type screen
Inventor: CHOI HAE-YONG
IPC: G03B21/56
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a surface reflection type screen using circular metal wires includes the step of pickling or anodizing. The metal wires, which may be an aluminum or chromium alloy. The pickling or anodizing treatment forms a film of aluminium oxide or chromium trioxide. The aluminium may be alloyed with iron, chromium or nickel. The chromium may be alloyed with magnesium.
Patent GB-2426510-A (GB)
Title: Resealable closure
Inventor: MCGEOUGH PETER MICHAEL
IPC: B65D41/32
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: A closure (2) comprising a solid colour spout (6) and a transparent overcap (4) is adapted to be sealed to a container neck (50) by means of a double-sided foil (8). The overcap (4) has a depending valve (24), which engages with the spout (6) to hold these components together prior to assembly to the container. The spout (6) has a flange (10) adapted to seat on a rim (54) of the container neck and an annular wall (28) that is received within the container neck (50). The foil (8) is welded to the flange (10) and is also used to weld the closure (2) to a rim (54) of a container neck of standard threaded design. The overcap (4) can screw to an external thread on the container neck. The primary ex-factory seal is provided by welding the assembled closure to the neck. The secondary seal is provided by the engagement of the overcap valve (24) with the spout (6).
Patent GB-2429509-A (GB)
Title: Pressure balanced fluid control device
Inventor: ZHENG QIU SHI
IPC: F16K39/04
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pressure balanced fluid control device. In one illustrative embodiment, the device comprises a body, a bonnet coupled to the body, a valve stem operatively coupled to a gate positioned in the body, a valve stem seal positioned between the valve stem and the bonnet, wherein a sealed cavity exists above the valve stem seal, and an opening through the bonnet that is adapted to allow a pressure of a working fluid flowing through the valve to be exerted in the sealed cavity above the valve stem seal. In another illustrative embodiment, the device comprises a body, a bonnet coupled to the body, a valve stem operatively coupled to a gate positioned in the body, a valve stem seal positioned between the valve stem and the bonnet, wherein a sealed cavity exists above the valve stem seal, and an opening through the bonnet, the opening being in fluid communication with the sealed cavity and an interior region of the body. In a further illustrative embodiment, the device comprises a body, a bonnet coupled to the body, a valve stem operatively coupled to a gate positioned in the body, a valve stem seal positioned between the valve stem and the bonnet, wherein a sealed cavity exists above the valve stem seal, a piston chamber formed in the bonnet, the piston chamber being in fluid communication with the sealed cavity and an interior region of the body, and a piston positioned in the piston chamber.
Patent GB-2443396-A (GB)
Title: Bubble generation for aeration and other purposes
Inventor: ZIMMERMAN WILLIAM BAUER JAY
IPC: B01F33/40
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A method of producing small bubbles of gas in a liquid comprises a source 16 of the gas under pressure, a conduit (64a) opening into a liquid and oscillating the gas passing along the conduit at a frequency between 1 and 100 Hz. The oscillation is effected by fluidic oscillator 10 comprising a diverter that divides the supply into respect outputs A,B; each output being controlled by a control port 20d,20f; wherein the control ports are interconnected by a closed loop 22. There may be at least two of said conduits (62a,64a), each output port being connected to one or the other of said conduits, in which one phase of the oscillating gas is employed to drive liquid across the conduit (64a) after formation of a bubble in the other phase of oscillation, whereby the bubble is detached by the force of said driven liquid.
Patent GB-2441536-A (GB)
Title: Railway rail heat shield
Inventor: STEPHENSON DARRYL MARK
IPC: E01B19/00
Filed: 2006-11-01
Abstract: The shield 2 comprises engagement means 4 for engaging with the rail and a reflective surface 11 for reflecting heat energy away from the rail 1. The engagement means is a clip 4 on a bracket 5 with guide channels 7, 8 retaining a plastics sheet 10 with a white or glossy reflective surface. The sheet and bracket can be integral. An air gap is provided between the rail 1 and the sheet 10 for ventilation and the sheet can extend over adjacent ballast.
Patent GB-2446583-A (GB)
Title: Embedding attachment to a mouldable material
IPC: A47J31/30
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: An attachment arrangement for at least partially embedding into a mouldable material, comprises an attachment member 17, which has a first major surface 19, as an attachment surface, adapted to cooperate with an element 2 and a second major 23. The arrangement is placed inside a mould into which mouldable material is preferably injected to embed the member 17 in the mouldable material. The arrangement may include a protective shield 18, which substantially covers at least part of the second surface 23 of the member 17 such that the at least part of the second surface 23 is protected from contact with the mouldable material during the embedding process. The mould may be designed to shield the first surface 19 from the mouldable material, which may form a coffee reservoir 9. The element 2 may a water reservoir for a coffee maker. The member 17 may be of a thickness to shield the surface 19 from heat. Alternatively, the shield 18 may serve the same purpose.
Patent GB-2446783-A (GB)
Title: Rehabilitation and exercise equipment
Inventor: MURDOCH THOMAS
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 2007-02-24
Abstract: A device 1 is adapted to stretch one or more muscles or joints of a user's body, the device 1 comprises a base structure 2, at least one body engaging member 4 movably mounted on said base 2 to engage a body part associated with the muscle or joint that is to be stretched and to position such part at a desired initial orientation, actuation means to drive movement of said engagement means 4 in a first direction resulting in a predetermined stretching force being applied to the associated muscle or joint, angle indicator means to provide a readout of the position of said engagement member in said predetermined movement range, and resistance means engageable after a predetermined time period commenced following operation of the actuation means to provide a predetermined degree of resistant support to said engagement means 4 against the user's efforts to movement the said engagement means 4 in a second direction opposite to said first direction.
Patent GB-2440501-A (GB)
Title: Maternity trousers with seatbelt retaining means
Inventor: WOODLEY JONATHAN CRAIG
IPC: A41D1/21
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: Maternity trousers <B>2</B> for retaining a vehicle seat belt <B>1</B> comprises means for holding the seat belt <B>1</B> in a position so as to prevent the seat belt <B>1</B> from crushing a foetus in the event of an accident. The trousers <B>2</B> have two straps <B>3</B> attached thereto, the straps <B>3</B> are positioned over the lower abdominal area. A clip <B>4</B> is attached to each of the straps <B>3</B>, the clip <B>4</B> being moveable in a vertical direction along the strap <B>3.</B> Once the clips <B>4</B> are in the optimum position the clips <B>4</B> are attached to the seatbelt <B>1</B> so that the seatbelt <B>1</B> is held firmly in position across a passenger's pelvis. The trousers <B>2</B> may have pocket at the front which conceals the straps <B>3</B> and clips <B>4</B> when not in use.
Patent GB-2449271-A (GB)
Title: Plug and play scheme for IP based devices and their failover schemes for Quality of Service
Inventor: WHAN WEN J DR
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A plug and play scheme for IP based devices includes establishing an infrastructure in the Internet so that the IP based devices can plug and play in the existing or oncoming Ethernet network. Through the Dynamic IP and the Internet, a visitor can connect with an IP based device via the infrastructure and the information can be sent or received without going through servers so that the data traffic in the Internet will be reduced. Additionally, with a plurality of the bridge servers being backed up with each other, the transmission quality can be ensured by means of automatic data transmission through the bridge servers if the connection between the visitor and the IP based device breaks. Furthermore, the infrastructure includes several failover ways to ensure the link between the visitor and the IP based device and reduce the risk of losing connection in the Internet.
Patent GB-2449442-A (GB)
Title: Battery module having ventilation
Inventor: TSAI KIM Y C
IPC: H01M50/107
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: A battery module 100 includes a top cover 10 and a bottom cover 30 affixed together to accommodate a battery set 20, which has a conducting terminal device 22 exposed out of the bottom cover for the connection of an external electronic device, and a movable member 41 supported on the top surface 31 of the bottom cover and held in a first position by spring members 42 to block the through holes 33 of the bottom cover and movable from the first position to a second position to open the through holes of the bottom cover for ventilation to dissipate heat when the battery module is connected to an external electronic device.