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Patent GB-2427646-A (GB)
Title: Clamp comprising threaded bolt with oppositely threaded sections
Inventor: BARNES STEPHEN
IPC: F16B12/20
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A clamp 1 comprising a threaded bolt 2 carrying a first clamping body 3 and a second clamping body 4. The first clamping body 3 is threaded on a first section 5 of the threaded bolt 2 and the second clamping body 4 is threaded on a second section 7 of the threaded bolt. The first and second sections comprise threads 6, 8 with directions that are opposite to each other. Rotation of the threaded bolt 2 in relation to the first clamping body 3 and the second clamping body 4 moves the first and second clamping bodies towards each other. A nut member 9 may be provided between the two sections for rotation of the bolt. The first 3 and second clamping members 4 may each comprise two wing plates and a back plate to form an arrowhead shape, which may taper towards the nut member 9. The clamp may be used to connect two sections of worktop 16, 17.
Patent GB-2414375-A (GB)
Title: Decorative articles
Inventor: WILBOURN KAREN
IPC: A43C11/24
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative article such as a flower accessory (30, fig.3) that can be releasably secured to a buckle (40, fig.4) for fastening the free end 42a of a belt or strap. The buckle has a frame 46 with first and second opposite edges 46a and 46b and a pivotally mounted prong 50. The decorative article also includes a flexible strip 34 having a first end (34a, fig.3) and a hole 36. To releasably secure the decorative article to the buckle, the prong 50 of the buckle is received through the hole 36 in the strip 34 and the first end of the strip can be tucked underneath the first edge 46a of the frame. A second end 34b of the flexible strip can be tucked underneath the second edge 46b of the frame. A sticky or adhesive layer may be provided on the flexible strip 34.
Patent GB-2417845-A (GB)
Title: Multiple pass location processor
Inventor: ANDERSON ROBERT J
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A multiple pass location processing method, for use in a wireless location system (WLS), comprises identifying a received transmission as requiring multiple pass location processing whereby the WLS produces a first, lower quality location estimate and then subsequently produces a second, higher quality location estimate. The WLS then produces the first location estimate and provides it to a first location application, and then produces the second location estimate. The second location estimate may be a more accurate estimate than the first location estimate and/or of a higher confidence than the first location estimate. This method is suitable, but not limited, for use in connection with locating a wireless transmitter involved in an emergency services call and routing the call to a call center.
Patent GB-2415431-A (GB)
Title: Thionucleoside S-nitrosyl derivative
Inventor: SASAKI SHIGEKI
IPC: C12N15/19
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: A thionucleoside S-nitrosyl derivative represented by the following formula (I): [wherein R<1> represents ribose, 2-deoxyribose, or a derivative of either; and R<2> represents hydrogen, amino, hydroxy, halogeno, R<3>-oxy, or R<3>-amino (R<3> represents optionally substituted C1-15 alkyl or optionally substituted C1-15 acyl)] or a salt of the derivative.
Patent GB-2432172-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose cap for subsea tree
Inventor: MOEGEDAL YSTEIN
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A cap 2 is provided for a subsea tree having a re-entry hub 1, and for use with a tubing hanger 25 deployed within the tree. It includes an outer sleeve 3 for fitment over the hub, and an inner sleeve 19 for extension within the hub. The inner sleeve has a communication coupler (27, fig 2A) for cooperation with the tubing hanger. The couplers may be hydraulic or electrical wet connectors. The cap may run on wire line using chain eye 10, thereby acting as a running tool for the tree. The cap also serves to provide a pressure barrier, avoiding the need for a separate internal cap.
Patent GB-2432545-A (GB)
Title: Funnel with liquid level indicator
Inventor: BROWN MALCOLM
IPC: G01F23/30
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A funnel having a liquid level indicator with an easily identified index at its rim, the index being directly linked to a float located on the outside of the spout. When the funnel is used to fill a container, the liquid within the container rises causing the float to rise and the index to indicate accordingly. This gives the operator a clear indication of the level of liquid as it rises.
Patent GB-2432588-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for introducing ions into a flow of water
Inventor: GAUTHIER CHRISTIAN JEAN
IPC: C02F1/46
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: An ion generator for the introduction of metal ions into a flow of water comprising a set of electrodes having at least four electrodes 4 of substantially triangular cross-section which collectively define a substantially X-shaped channel, the apparatus further comprising fluid channeling means or funneling means (6, Fig. 1) for directing the water into the channel. The electrodes are zinc, titanium, copper, silver or mixtures or alloys containing these metals. The electrodes are housed within a stainless steel pipe 2. The ion generator is for use in the suppression of growth and/or eradication of micro-organisms and water-borne bacteria from a flow of water or water supply. In particular, the device may be used to prevent Legionnaire's disease.
Patent GB-2431915-A (GB)
Title: Roll comprising two separable yet conjoined webs
Inventor: MATTHEWS IVOR KENNETH
IPC: A47K10/16
Filed: 2005-12-10
Abstract: A supply of paper on a roll comprises two separable yet conjoined webs of paper mounted upon a common core, the webs having a common edge defined by a row of perforations. Each web is preferably 13   cm in width with an initial external diameter of 10 cm.
Patent GB-2424260-A (GB)
Title: Fire insulation material
Inventor: JAMES BRIAN
IPC: F16L57/04
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A fire insulation material comprising a fibrous substrate and a decomposable substance, wherein said decomposable substance is configured, in use, to decompose to a fluid when heat is applied and wherein the decomposable substance is arranged in a plurality of deposits in the fibrous substrate. The deposits may be injected into the fibrous substrate. The decomposable substance may be aluminium hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide. In an alternative embodiment the fibrous substrate is substantially entirely coated in the decomposable substance.
Patent GB-2436331-A (GB)
Title: An aqueous washing system and method for engineering components.
Inventor: YOUNG PAUL ROBERT
IPC: C23G3/00
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: An aqueous washing system and method of operation for washing of articles such as engineering components, comprising placing the articles into a process chamber 10 and supplying from a supply tank 11 an aqueous washing fluid at a temperature at or above 100{C. A pressurised air supply 12 establishes a head of pressure above the fluid in the tank whereby the fluid may be transferred by a pump P1 to the process chamber. After a washing cycle the articles are rinsed by clean water and then vacuum dried before removal from the process chamber. Means are supplied to rotate or agitate the components and to automate the process. The washing fluid may contain surfactants,corrosion inhibitors, tension reducers and/or metal passivators.
Patent GB-2436902-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining speed of an inverter driven motor
Inventor: CARTER ROBERT
IPC: H02P23/14
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: Two connections are made to logic signals that control an inverter bridge having six switching elements. In contrast to the prior art use of flip-flop circuit to determine the relationship between the logic signals (fig.2a), the present invention uses an up-down integrator circuit (fig.3) whose output (fig.4c) is representative of speed.
Patent GB-2444550-A (GB)
Title: Modular storage and infiltration system for liquids
Inventor: SEDDON MARK
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: The modular storage and infiltration system, primarily for use underground, is formed from two types of panel, with a first type of panel that can be slotted into each other to form a central core and a second type of panel which form top and bottom panels. Multiple modules can be clipped to one another either vertically or horizontally to form a large system. Cylindrical strengthening elements may be placed within the modules to improve the strength of the modules, and the strengthening elements can placed concentrically within one another for additional strength. The panels are preferably formed from plastic and contain perforations to allow the flow of fluids therethrough. The strengthening elements may be formed from plastic, ceramic or any other suitable material and may also be perforated.
Patent GB-2435314-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable duct coupling
Inventor: MONTOYA CESAR ASTIZ
IPC: F16L37/098
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A duct coupling system comprises a clip 1 positioned on the end of a pipe, and a duct member 2, e.g. a diffuser, coupled to the pipe by means of the clip. The duct member 2 has and annular projection or collar 3 adjacent to its end, and the clip 1 has two deflectable retaining hooks 4. When duct 2 is inserted into the clip 1 the hooks are deflected by the collar 3 outwardly until they engage the far side of the collar. The duct member is thereby securely coupled to the clip, but capable of relative rotation. The clip 1 may have reinforcing portions 5 in the region of the hooks. The coupling may be used in an air conditioning system.
Patent GB-2435706-A (GB)
Title: Methods for designing fixed cutter drill bits
Inventor: HUANG SUJIAN J
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method for modeling the dynamic performance of a fixed cutter bit drilling earth formations. In one embodiment, the method includes selecting a drill bit and an earth formation to be represented as drilled, simulating the bit drilling the earth formation. The simulation includes at least numerically rotating the bit, calculating bit interaction with the earth formation during the rotating, and determining the forces on the cutters during the rotation based on the calculated interaction with earth formation and empirical data. One independent claim relates to a method of simulating a fixed cutter bit drilling and another independent claim relates to a method of improving drilling performance.
Patent GB-2438285-A (GB)
Title: Mitre Saw
Inventor: GAVINS MATTHEW JAMES
IPC: B27G19/02
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: A manually operable mitre saw comprises a base 2, a rotatable turret 3 pivotally mounted on the base via a vertical pivot pin, and a saw frame 4 pivotally mounted on the turret via a horizontal pivot pin 5. An electric motor 6 is carried by the saw frame and is adapted to drive a circular saw blade 7, with a hand grip 10 mounted on the saw frame to pivot the saw frame about the horizontal pivot pin. A speed reduction gearbox 6 is interposed between the electric motor and the saw blade, whereby the rotational speed of the saw blade is in the range ca. 750 rpm to ca. 4400 rpm, depending on the blade diameter, the latter being a TCT (tungsten carbide tipped) cutting blade provided with a non-plastic guard 9.
Patent GB-2449065-A (GB)
Title: Detecting unauthorised stock in public house cellars
Inventor: SHA NAZAR SHA
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) system to locate and identify unauthorised stock tagged with RFID tags identified using RFID readers located throughout the premises. For example, a cellar may have an RFID reader for tags 2 attached to beer kegs 4 or to crates. The system may alternatively read the tags when the stock is delivered. The system is designed for use in tenanted or managed public houses to verify that only authorised stock is available for sale throughout the licensed premises.
Patent GB-2456489-A (GB)
Title: Modular heated socks
Inventor: GOLD JACK
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A sock with a toe pocket C to contain a flexible heating element (Fig 2) that is connected to a battery via a jack plug. The battery is a rechargeable lithium battery and is housed on a leg strap D that fits around the lower leg of the user. Preferably the toe pocket is positioned on the underside of the sock. The heating system is modular to allow each part to be replaced separately, if a part is lost or damaged. Preferably the leg strap is adjustable. The battery may have an on/off switch located on the battery or a push button on/off mechanism located in the leg strap or as part of the battery mechanism.
Patent GB-2450694-A (GB)
Title: Shower base assembly
Inventor: GRAVE ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: A47K3/40
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: A base for a shower assembly is formed with an upper surface that slopes inwardly and downwardly to a drain opening (6). The base is moulded in structural foam, comprising a resin and a foaming agent, normally delivered together to the mould.
Patent GB-2436264-A (GB)
Title: Sense amplifiers with high voltage swing
Inventor: AKAOGI TAKAO
IPC: G11C7/06
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: A sense amplifier includes a reference voltage generator for generating a reference output voltage and a core output voltage generator for generating a core output voltage. The core output voltage generator includes a core front-end stage and a core back-end stage or includes a plurality of amplifier transistors each conducting a portion of a core current through a current conducting device such as core cell. The sizes and/or connections of transistors of such components result in high voltage swing and thus high sensitivity of the sense amplifier.
Patent GB-2442310-A (GB)
Title: A turbine with clearance control system having louvers which reduce pressure losses
Inventor: PROCTOR ROBERT
IPC: F01D11/24
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: A turbine assembly includes a first rotor assembly comprising a first case manifold (108, fig 1), a second rotor assembly comprising a second case manifold (110) and a clearance control system 100. The clearance control system 100 is coupled within the turbine assembly upstream from the first and second rotor assemblies and comprises an inlet assembly 102 having an inlet tube 121, a first transfer pipe 104, a second transfer pipe 106 and plurality of louvers 134, 136 which are contoured and oriented to direct cooling air into the inlet assembly 102 so that pressure losses are reduced. The inlet assembly 102 has a plenum 125 which prevents air from leaking out of the clearance control system 100. A smooth curvature of bends 152 also facilitates reduction of pressure losses. Control valves 112, 114 in pipes 104, 106 direct cooling air towards manifolds 108, 110 so as to control thermal expansion and thereby clearance between rotor and stator assemblies.
Patent GB-2453133-A (GB)
Title: Shower screen
Inventor: KING JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47K3/30
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: The shower screen comprises at least one glass panel (10) having a mounting edge (14) for location along a surface of a wall and first and second opposing major faces (18, 20) extending away from the mounting edge (14); and at least one clamping means (16) for positioning the mounting edge (14) with respect to the wall, the clamping means comprising a fixing means for fixing the clamping means to the wall and having opposing members (24, 26) being adapted to bear upon the first and second faces (18, 20) of the glass panel (10) to position the glass panel with respect to the wall. The clamping means (16) includes at least one double sided self-adhesive membrane (35, 37) interposed between at least one of the opposing members (24, 26) and the glass panel (10) in order to secure the glass panel against slippage after the opposing members have been clamped to position the mounting edge with respect to the wall.
Patent GB-2446905-A (GB)
Title: A penetration enhancing flux formulation for Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding of austenitic stainless steel and its application
Inventor: MATHUKUMARAN VASUDEVAN
IPC: B23K9/167
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: A Penetration Enhancing Activating Flux (PEAF) in paste form for autogenous TIG welding of austenitic stainless steels adapted for ready application with a brush on top weld surface prior to conducting autogenous TIG welding to favour single weld pass, of austenitic stainless steels of AISI 304LN and AISI 316LN varieties with weld bead penetration up to a section thickness of 12 mm. Importantly, the above (PEAF) paste based TIG welding of the invention achieves an increase in weld bead penetration of about 300% over the conventional TIG process without activating flux. The PEAF paste based TIG welding also favours higher productivity and high quality apart from being cost-effective due to less requirement of consumables and controlled heat input to arrest distortion, making it widely acceptable for variety of industrial applications for welding of austenitic stainless steel.
Patent GB-2455727-A (GB)
Title: Curtain pole connectors
Inventor: GUALTIERI ORAZIO
IPC: A47H1/02
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: A connector 10 for connecting the ends of two curtain poles, the connector comprising a generally cylindrical main body 12 formed of two semi-cylindrical sections 14, 16 held longitudinally adjacent each other by at least one resilient member 22 such that the flat surfaces of each section lie facing one another with a gap 18 therebetween, and means to increase the gap between the two sections (26, Figure 3) to expand the overall diameter of the main body. Lateral grooves 20 may be formed near the end of each surface 14, 16 to accommodate an O-ring 22 which may be made of an elastomeric material such as rubber. The first section 14 may have a threaded lateral bore 24 to accommodate a screw which in use applies a force to the second section 16 to push the members into engagement with the inside of the poles (28, 30, Figure 3).
Patent GB-2445653-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling parasites on fowl.
Inventor: MILLER JOHN ALLEN
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A method of eradicating ticks and other parasitic pests from fowl and other birds. The method comprises attaching to said fowl a leg band or wing band containing an effective amount of pesticide to kill the ticks.
Patent GB-2456815-A (GB)
Title: Tube for delivering surfactant to the lungs of a patient
Inventor: MAINIE PRAMOD
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2008-01-25
Abstract: A tube for delivering surfactant to the lungs of a patient comprises a tube of appropriate length having a locking mechanism at the proximal end to secure it to an endotracheal tube. A syringe is then used to introduce surfactant into the tube. The patient is preferably a neonate or preterm baby. The tube may come in three lengths. The tube maybe inserted into the endotracheal tube prior to placing in the trachea of a patient, therefore it can also serve as an introducer by imparting rigidity to the endotracheal tube. The tube may have markings, such as coloured markings, on it to indicate length.
Patent GB-2457228-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating oil feed arrangement for a single cam phaser (SCP) camshaft
Inventor: OWEN RICHARD ALWYN
IPC: F01L1/047
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: An engine is described having an assembled camshaft 10. The camshaft is formed of an inner shaft 12, an outer tube 14 surrounding and rotatable relative to the inner shaft. Two groups of cam lobes 16, 18 are mounted on the outer tube. The cam lobes 16 of the first group being fast in rotation with the outer tube and the cam lobes 18 of the second group are rotatable relative to the outer tube 14 and connected for rotation with the inner shaft 12 by means of drive members 20 passing through circumferentially elongated slots in the outer tube 14. In the invention, one end of the camshaft 10 communicates with a cavity 31 in the engine to which a lubricant is supplied under pressure. The lubricant enters into the camshaft in an axial direction and serves to pressurise an annular passage between the inner shaft 12 and the outer tube 14 via which the lubricant is applied to the interface between the outer tube 14 and the cam lobes 18 of the second group.
Patent GB-2462607-A (GB)
Title: Pipelining apparatus and method
Inventor: HOPKINS GEOFFREY
IPC: F16L55/1645
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A lining material is applied to the interior surface of a pipe 28 (preferably a gas or water pipe) by an applicator 12 drawn through the pipe 28. It is necessary to ensure that the applied lining has a minimum thickness so that it is semi-structural to resist ring fractures and other defects in the pipe wall. This is achieved, in one aspect of the invention, by providing a sensor 29 on the applicator 12 to measure its speed. By supplying pipe lining material to the applicator at a known flow rate, a signal representing the speed of travel of the applicator derived from the speed sensor enables determination of the thickness of the lining material on the inner surface of the pipe 28. In another aspect, a similar effect is achieved by drawing the applicator 12 through the pipe 28 by a tractor (42, figure 4) within the pipe 28 at a constant known speed. In a further aspect, measuring apparatus (46, figure 5) measures the actual thickness of the lining at a succession of positions along the length of the pipe 28. In a final aspect, the rate of application of the lining material to the pipe 28 is adjusted as it travels along the pipe 28 to vary the thickness of the lining. The applicator 12 comprises a spray head (25, figures 4 and 5) which is supplied with lining material via a hose 11 connected to a base unit 10.
Patent GB-2464281-A (GB)
Title: A refuse receptacle
Inventor: GORDON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2008-10-08
Abstract: A refuse receptacle 1 for supporting a refuse bag 10, the receptacle has means 3 to support the refuse bag adjacent to the open face of the receptacle, and at least one receptacle housing projection 6A, 6B positioned to deform the bag 10 below the mouth of the bag, thereby restricting access to the contents at the bottom of the bag. Preferably the protrusion(s) forms a downwardly inclined surface to deliver waste to the bottom of the bag. A pair of protrusions may be provided from opposing sides of the open face, resulting in a 'z-bend' in the neck of the bag. Each of the protrusions may be a different length and/or angle to each other. Preferably the bag has an annular disc 12 forming the bag mouth which sits a recessed flange 3 of the receptacle's housing.
Patent GB-2450293-A (GB)
Title: Light treatment head
Inventor: KAHN FRED
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2007-04-14
Abstract: A light treatment head which incorporates an array of light sources, a flexible power distribution panel, a plurality of heat sink bodies closely associated with the light sources, and a flexible housing enclosing the light sources, the distribution panel and the heat sink bodies.
Patent GB-2466633-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a light emitting unit
Inventor: SHEN WEI
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: A lens forming cap 121 is placed to accommodate the light emitting diode chip 111 which is mounted on top of a substrate (fig 1; 105). A plastic lens material is filled into the cavity in the cap 123 to encapsulate the light emitting diode, then a mold 119 is attached to the lens forming cap to define the shape of the lens in the space between the light emitting diode chip, the lens forming cap and the mold. The plastic material is cured using heat or ultraviolet (UV) light, then the cap and the mold are removed from the package to form a light emitting package with integral lens (fig 1; 103). The lens may have a planar top surface (fig 1), or a concave top surface (fig 4) or a Fresnel lens on the top surface (fig 7; 303). Phosphors may be mixed in the lens material, or a glass absorbing plate may be insertable into the encapsulation to absorb radiation.