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Patent GB-2373320-A (GB)
Title: A modular manifold for use in water heat distribution system
Inventor: GIBBS DONALD
IPC: F24D3/10
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: A modular manifold for use in a water distribution system comprises a master module 18 having a main body portion, a first hot water supply conduit formed within said main body portion which is in fluid communication with an inlet port and an outlet port, a water mixing chamber formed within said main body portion, a second hot water supply conduit formed within said main body portion in fluid communication with said first supply conduit and said mixing chamber, a cold water return conduit formed within said main body portion in fluid communication with a cold return pipe and said water mixing chamber, a temperate water supply conduit formed within said main body portion in fluid communication with the water mixing chamber and a temperate water outlet pipe, a valve means positioned within said second hot water supply, and an impeller means 46 mounted within said main body in fluid communication with the mixing chamber for drawing water from said second conduit and from said cold water return conduit into said mixing chamber for commingling thereof. The impeller also induces the commingled water to pass from the mixing chamber into the temperate water supply conduit. The modular manifold also has a first and second end modules 20 which are matable with the master module 18. The manifold may also have additional slave modules 26 which each provide a respective terminal unit such as convector 30, a radiant floor system 32, a fan coil 34 with a relatively constant rate of water flow at a modulated supply water temperature.
Patent GB-2372392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to image capture
Inventor: POLLARD STEPHEN BERNARD
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: A detector (<B>101</B>) having a plurality of detection elements (<B>107</B>) behind a lens (<B>105</B>), such as a digital camera, captures light generated by a source (<B>106</B>) which is reflected by a document (<B>102</B>). Data relating to the captured image is sent to computer (<B>109</B>) having a memory (<B>111</B>) and processor (<B>112</B>). The captured data is stored in the memory, and is compared to calibration data indicating the illumination profile of light incident upon the document. This data may be generated by previously scanning a reference document having a known reflection pattern, e.g. a white A4 page. A final image is produced following the comparison which is free from the effects of uneven illumination from the light source. Optionally, the detector is a colour detector and each colour sub-image (e.g. red, green and blue) is processed with the corresponding colour calibration information.
Patent GB-2355487-A (GB)
Title: Clothesline with a support system and improved connector
Inventor: DOYLE NOEL
IPC: D06F53/00
Filed: 1997-12-01
Abstract: A Y-connector 110 for a clothesline includes a first receptacle 128a for receiving a free end of the clothesline and a through passage 128b for receiving a continuous segment of the clothesline. Engagement of the clothesline may be frictional.
Patent GB-2366702-A (GB)
Title: High frequency module and radio device
Inventor: WATANABE TAKAHIRO
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: A mobile communications unit with a single antenna ANT requires a switch 12 to separate transmitted and received signals. Also required is filtering to remove spurious signals due to other communications systems, e.g. GSM or DCS if the unit is a short range link for a WLAN. However filters introduce insertion loss which is undesirable. The invention places a high frequency filter 11 (high-pass or notch) between the antenna ANT and T/R switch 12. The transmitter terminals 102/103 and receiver terminals 104/105 are connected to the switch 12 via baluns 13, 14. The whole module may be implemented in a multi-layer laminated substrate, which reduces size and insertion loss owing to the dielectric properties of the substrate material.
Patent GB-2362726-A (GB)
Title: A feedback control loop
Inventor: HEID OLIVER
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 2001-05-22
Abstract: A feed back control loop comprises an integrated reference input variable 202 and an integrated controlable variable 207. Said variables are fed to a comparator 212 to generate a system deviation value 202. A controller 213 generates a manipulated variable 204 with which the controlable variable is controlled. Said integrated variables 202 and 207 may be digital variables. Said controlled manipulated variable 204 may be a gradient current for a gradient coil, eg. in an NMR machine.
Patent GB-2374916-A (GB)
Title: Clothes dryer using an evacuated chamber and superheated steam
Inventor: SHARDLOW ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: D06F58/20
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A clothes dryer comprises a main chamber (C1) for receiving clothes to be dried, an evacuating pump (P1) coupled between the main chamber (C1) and a secondary chamber (C2) provided with an evacuating pump (P2): the first pump (P1) being of a large flow-rate compared with the second pump (P2). Superheated steam may be injected into the main chamber (C1), serving both to heat and dry the wet clothes. The superheated steam may be generated in a water-containing vessel (30) in which a heat exchanger tube (12), coupled between the two chambers (C1,C2), is disposed.
Patent GB-2371315-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to assist ascent/descent of a stairway
Inventor: SHEPPARD LYNN JOHN
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: An apparatus comprises support members (16, 22) fixed to either side of a stairway (10), each member having a guide path (34) to receive respective ends (30, 32) of a bar (26). Hooked holdfast points (42, Figure 3) are spaced along the paths at points equal to the distance between treads (12). Each member may have an upper and lower guide path (Figure 8). The bar may include accessories such as hand grips (28), a detachable belt (Figure 6), an alarm or transport containers. In use, the bar provides support for an individual as it is moved between holdfast points when ascending or descending the stairway.
Patent GB-2370100-A (GB)
Title: Device for hinging a barrel in an air-powered carbine or gun having a tiltable barrel
Inventor: CASAS SALVA FRANCISCO
IPC: F41C7/11
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: A device for hinging a barrel in an air-powered carbine or gun having a tiltable barrel, comprises a moulded barrel box 10 (integral of barrel rear end 1, Fig 2), a hinging pin 2, a cross though hole 11 and a latch 3 for closing the arrangement with respect to a fork 20 which is integral with the front end of pressure chamber 30. Barrel box 10 is connected to a mechanism of levers 40, adapted for compressing a plunger of the pressure chamber 30. Fork 20 comprises an internal fork part 21 which is obtained by plastics moulding and which concentrates most of the complex configurations, tightly fitting and joined to a portion of mouth 31 of pressure chamber 30 (comprising a metal tube) and which tightly covers the whole of internal fork part 21. Both ears 22 of the internal fork part 21 and 32 of the mouth portion 31, comprise holes 23, 24, 33 and 34 respectively. In each case, one of the said hole has a polygonal section so as to accommodate nut 2a which receives hinging pin 2 when the arrangement is assembled in alignment with hole 11 of barrel box 10. The arrangement facilitates the loading of ammunition in to barrel 1 by lowering barrel box 10 at the same time as the barrel 1 is used as a lever arm for loading the plunger spring of pressure chamber 30 for storing energy in the form of compressed air which is adapted for release in the moment of shooting for impelling the projectile through the internal bore of barrel 10 when brought back in to a closed position.
Patent GB-2382465-A (GB)
Title: Bimetallic switch
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H01H37/54
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A contact thermostatic switch has a dished, snap-acting bimetallic disc 5 cantilevered from one end of a diameter. The edge of the disc is loosely retained between a housing moulding 1 and a metal cap 6 secured to the moulding. At the other end of this diameter, the edge of the bimetallic disc engages a pip 4d on one end of a lever 4 which is pivotally-mounted in the housing at its other end. When the bimetallic disc 5 snaps to its oppositely dished configuration, it moves the pivotally-mounted lever 4 so as to determine the condition of a set of switch contacts by virtue of the end of the lever 4 which carries the pip 4d also having depending fingers 4c which abut a moving-contact carrying leaf spring 2b of the switch. The cantilevered mounting of the bimetallic disc and its interaction with the lever enables a smaller than conventional disc to be used, with consequent significant cost savings, without prejudicing the operation of the switch.
Patent GB-2382734-A (GB)
Title: Combined parking and emergency electro-dynamic brake for a wind turbine with permanent magnet generator
Inventor: WASTLING MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: H02P3/12
Filed: 2001-12-01
Abstract: A wind turbine fitted with a permanent magnet generator uses a combination of resistive and inductive loads to provide both high speed emergency braking and parking brake functions without applying excessive electrical torque loads to the turbine. Curve 3 shows the generator torque for a combined resistive and inductive load and enables the generator to perform adequately as a brake. The inductive load can be a coil of copper wire with a ferrous core.
Patent GB-2385027-A (GB)
Title: Pushchair with interchangeable rocking seat
Inventor: FLOWERS DAVID ERIC
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 2002-01-07
Abstract: A folding pushchair frame is provided with interchangeable seat and carry cot units (Fig 2F). A central bar section detachably secures the seating unit in place. Locking components enable adjustment in the seating unit forward and back when the pushchair is in use. The seating unit can be rocked within the frame.
Patent GB-2375818-A (GB)
Title: A heat exchanger for a vehicle
Inventor: NOZAKI TAKAHIRO
IPC: F28F9/00
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A heat exchanger comprising a core portion 110 which includes a plurality of tubes 111 through which fluid flows and fins 112 joined to the external surface of the tubes. Reinforcement plates 130 are disposed at end portions of the core and are in parallel with the tubes. Disposed at the other end portions of the core and arranged perpendicular to the tubes is a header tank 120 and a core plate 121. The core plates to which the tubes are joined and the header tank being welded to the core plate so that the tank is in fluid communication with the tubes. Extension portions (123, fig.4b) are provided at longitudinal end potions of the core plate and have a width 'Wc' the same as the width 'Wi' of the reinforcement plate. The extensions (123) extend onto longitudinal end portions of the reinforcement plate so that they can be brazed thereto. Holding portions 131 are also provided at the longitudinal end portions of the reinforcement plate to hold therein the extensions. Preferably the holding portions are formed by cutting the longitudinal end portions of the reinforcement plate so that can be deformed so they extend in a longitudinal direction. Preferably the heat exchanger is an intercooler for a vehicle with air acting as the fluid medium.
Patent GB-2373611-A (GB)
Title: Open-end fund options plan for key personnel and a system and method for administering same
Inventor: CALVIN JAMES N
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: A computer implemented method for incentivizing an open-end fund service provider to defer compensation owed to the service provider that includes the step of granting the service provider an award of options in an investment fund having a share price based on a net asset value of the fund. Also provided is a computer-based administration system to calculate the value of one or a series of options or similarly leveraged compensation arrangements granted by an open-end fund to service providers, summarize the values of those options, calculate the change in values since the prior valuation, and calculate expenses associated with the options, and calculate the NAV of shares offered and/or redeemed by the granting open-end fund.
Patent GB-2379192-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting pen
Inventor: KAO SHENG-HSIUNG
IPC: B43K29/10
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A light-emitting pen is formed by a front pen tube 1, a rear pen tube 2 and a middle ring 3. A metal cap 44 at a lower end of a resisting element 14 in the rear pen tube is in contact with or not in contact with the metal button 54 at a top end of the light-emitting element 5 and a metal conductive wire 59 at the same time. Then a light-emitting body 58 emits light or does not emit light or a filler 13 will move upwards or downwards. The light-emitting body 58 and the filler 13 can be controlled in four different stages.
Patent GB-2381982-A (GB)
Title: Signal processing apparatus which avoids repeating same enhancement process
Inventor: LIM DAE-SUNG
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: A signal providing device (210 fig 2) transmits enhancement information related to its signal processing by means of wired or wireless communication to a signal receiving device (200). A signal receiving device (200) uses the enhancement information and controls a signal processing block (200-1). Therefore, since the signal receiving device (200) prevents the signal from being processed repeatedly in the same way, distortion of the signal can be avoided and an optimum signal can be output. The signal providing device 210 may be a set-top-box which forwards a signal to a television.
Patent GB-2392512-A (GB)
Title: Override of driver demand in a motor vehicle.
Inventor: MCCALL GAVIN FRASER
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 2002-08-31
Abstract: The override of driver demand in a motor vehicle 1, is initiated when the driver activates at the same time the both the brake pedal 8 and the accelerator pedal 6. A system comprises an engine 4, an engine control unit (ECU) 22, a driver accelerator control 6 and a braking control 8. The accelerator and braking controls provide the ECU with a driver demand signal 24 and a braking demand signal, respectively. The ECU is configured to override the driver demand signal and reduce the engine power if after a predetermined time delay, both the driver demand signal and the braking demand signal have risen above predetermined levels of driver demand and braking demand. Preferably both predetermined values are set at zero and the time delay is between 0.5 seconds to 1.5 seconds. A method of controlling the system is also included. Second and third time delays are also introduced into the method.
Patent GB-2393493-A (GB)
Title: Conical fastening arrangement
Inventor: POOLE GRAEME JOHN
IPC: F16D1/05
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: A fastening arrangement 142 comprises first and second co-operable fastening members 146, 150 each having a conical face 148, 152 to engage the conical face 152, 148 of the other fastening member. The fastening arrangement further includes locking means 168 to lock the first and second fastening members in engagement with each other. The arrangement may comprise third and fourth fastening members 154, 158 each having a conical face 156, 160 to engage the conical face 160, 158 of the other fastening member. The first fastening member 146 may be a split ring that is deformable to accommodate the movement generated by tightening the locking means 168.
Patent GB-2396802-A (GB)
Title: A protective cover for a television remote control
Inventor: KHAN DILARA
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: A protective cover for a television, home entertainment centre or the like remote control comprises a sleeve or sheath which encloses the remote control. The protective cover may be fabricated from plastic or a combination of leather and elasticated fabric material. The protective cover will prevent the remote controller's batteries becoming accidentally dislodged whilst still being easy to remove and refit.
Patent GB-2384176-A (GB)
Title: Seat suspension arrangement with collapsible links
Inventor: DECEUNINCK STEFAAN
IPC: A47C7/46
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: A seat suspension arrangement intended to provide greater protection for occupants of a vehicle seat in the event of a rearward collision in a motor vehicle, comprises a platform element intended to be supported in the frame of the back rest of a vehicle seat in order to provide support for the seat upholstery, the platform element comprising side rails (1) between which are coupled sinuous wire springs (3) and a plurality of link means (6, 300, 301, 302) by means of which the platform element may be suspended in the frame of a vehicle seat. At least some of the link means (300, 301, 302) are designed to collapse under abnormal load such as would occur in a vehicle collision from the rear, to allow the platform element to move relatively to the seat frame and thus to provide protection for the seat occupant against rearward impact. The collapsible links (300, 301, 302) may have a wire link which is U-shaped or S-shaped.
Patent GB-2380402-A (GB)
Title: Vertically adjustable stretcher
Inventor: ELLIS JON
IPC: A61G7/012
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: A lower frame 10 is connected to an upper frame 12 by a first pair of parallel cross links 14 and a second parallel cross links 16. A hydraulic cylinder 38 can have a piston 40 extended therefrom to cause the upper frame to be raised. A pump lever 64 can be depressed to cause the raising of the upper frame with the lever also being actuatable to permit lowering. A sensor which may comprise a strain gauge or an hydraulic fluid pressure sensor is provided to indicate the weight of the patient or to indicate when a patient is too heavy for the specified weight of the trolley.
Patent GB-2384285-A (GB)
Title: Torque transfer device
Inventor: JACKEL JOHANN
IPC: F16F15/131
Filed: 1999-12-20
Abstract: An axially flexible flywheel for mounting between a clutch and an engine. The flywheel has an axially flexible first disc part 1102 connectable to a crankshaft of the engine. An annular component part 1104 which forms the connection to the clutch is connected on a radially outer region of the disc part 1102. The first disc part 1102 is braced against the annular component 1104 by means of a tongue or tongues 1103 pressed out from the first disc part.
Patent GB-2399006-A (GB)
Title: A rigid space-frame bed base
Inventor: SHOUL MATT
IPC: A47C19/00
Filed: 2003-03-01
Abstract: A rigid bed frame for supporting a futon mattress comprises a space frame structure wherein the structural deck of the bed frame is composed of a grid of pyramid shaped elements with the tips of the pyramids being connected by a second grid. A surface of the frame is preferably provided with perforated square panel inserts 2 which help to prevent condensation occurring. The frame includes legs which are formed from further pyramid shaped elements and which legs form points of contact 1 with the floor. The points of contact are disposed inwardly from the edge of the frame such that tripping and stubbing of toes is prevented. The frame may be manufactured from metal tubes or rods which may be welded together.
Patent GB-2388842-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of lube bases from polyolefins by pyrolysis
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C10G9/00
Filed: 2003-04-22
Abstract: The invention provides a continuous process for converting waste/virgin plastics into lube oils. The plastic feed 10 is maintained in heater 20 at temperatures of 150{C-350{C. The feed is continuously passed to pyrolysis reactor 30 preferably maintained at a temperature of 450{C-700{C and at atmospheric pressure. The reactor effluent is processed in a hydrotreating unit 40 and isomerization dewaxing unit 50 and is fractionated to recover lube oil stocks. Preferably, the feed to the pyrolysis reactor can be a blend of waste plastic and waxy Fischer-Tropsch fractions. Another aspect of the invention provides a process for converting a blend of plastic waste and a Fischer-Tropsch waxy fraction into lube oils. A further disclosure relates to a process for preparing lubricating base oil from a Fischer-Tropsch wax optionally blended with waste polyolefin.
Patent GB-2402463-A (GB)
Title: Portable refrigeration equipment
Inventor: MERRICK GARY
IPC: F25D15/00
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A portable refrigeration unit for use in a bulk storage coldroom includes a condensing unit 8 and a fan unit 10 mounted on a moveable trolley, which includes castors 6 and a box section steel framework 4. The condensing unit is demountable from the trolley and may be positioned outside the bulk storage coldroom and the fan unit remains with the trolley and is positioned inside the bulk storage coldroom. In operation, cooling liquid passes between the condensing unit and the fan unit via hoses 12, and the condensing unit and fan unit are each powered by a single phase 13amp mains electricity supply and have a power consumption of 1kw. When the fan unit is within the coldroom the electrical connection is fed through a coldroom seal.
Patent GB-2402727-A (GB)
Title: Lockable joystick control with wrist support
Inventor: MOWATT JEFFREY WILLIAM
IPC: E02F9/20
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: A joystick control is disclosed having a joystick 12 pivotable about orthogonal axes. A locking mechanism 14 is provided to prevent pivotal movement of the joystick 12 and the top surface of the joystick is fashioned to enable the joystick 12 to function as a wrist support when its position is locked. The locking mechanism 14 may lock the joystick 12 in a predetermined position or in any preset condition. The top surface of the joystick 12 may be padded or formed of a soft conformable material. The locking mechanism 14 comprises a collar surrounding the base of the joystick 12 which is rotated with a finger grip.
Patent GB-2405039-A (GB)
Title: Audio junction box having a shroud with detachable connector assembly
Inventor: CHEN LUNG-TAN
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: An audio junction box assembly has a shroud (1) with detachable connector assembly (2,3,31). The junction box comprises a shroud 1 for mounting within an opening of a ceiling structure and has a top surface having an access hole 14. The access hole 14 may include a notch 141 at one end and a slot 142 opposite to the notch. A bracket 2 is detachably assembled to the access 14 and including a tab engaged with the notch 14 and a lock screw interlocked to the slot. The bracket 2 is further provided with cable locators 3,31 for receiving cables therethrough, and a connector box 4 adapted to interconnect to a loudspeaker.
Patent GB-2393314-A (GB)
Title: Display and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: ITO NOBUYUKI
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: Matrix display device comprising an electrically insulative substrate, a plurality of current driven light emitting elements controlled by switching circuits contained within a protective layer carried on the substrate, and electrically conductive power supply lines housed within the protective layer, the thickness of the power supply lines occupying at least 50% of said protective layer.