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Patent GB-2451471-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispensing apparatus
Inventor: MANSER SIMON
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A beverage dispensing system comprising an input for a gas supply, an output for beverage dispense, an input for a cleaning fluid, a head for connection to a beverage source and pipe means for connecting the head to use the gas supply to dispense beverage from the beverage source to the dispensing output. Means are provided for connecting the cleaning fluid input to the system in such a way that when the cleaning fluid input is connected, the gas supply is automatically disconnected or diverted. Further disclosed is an adapter for enabling cleaning fluid or gas to be applied to a dispense head and dispense output comprising means for receiving the dispense head within the adapter such that when the dispense head is received the head is connected to receive cleaning fluid and the gas supply to the head is disconnected or diverted.
Patent GB-2436509-A (GB)
Title: Photocatalytic methods for preparation of electrocatalytic materials
Inventor: KAWAMURA TETSUO
IPC: H01M12/02
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: The invention relates to methods of preparing metal particles on a support material, including platinum-containing nanoparticles on a carbon support. Such materials can be used as electrocatalysts, for example as improved electro catalysts in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEM-FCs).
Patent GB-2438575-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical cell stack with frame elements
Inventor: RIDLEY PETER JOHN
IPC: C25B9/17
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: A redox fuel cell stack (1) comprises a plurality of essentially similar half-cell frames (2,3) of moulded polymer. Interleaved between them are semi-permeable membranes (4) and bipolar plate electrodes. The frames (2, 3) are rectangular, with margins (11) around central voids (12). At the voids, they have rebates (14) in abutting faces (15) for locating the plate electrodes. At their corners, they have apertures (17) for forming ducts throughout the stack for flow of electrolyte to and from the cell cavities provided by the voids (12). The frames (2) have electrolyte flow passages (18) open in their faces 15 abutting the frames 3 and leading towards each other. The passages stop short of each other and are surrounded by grooves containing sealing O-rings (20). Diagonally opposite ones of the passages (18) end at openings (22) passing through the frames (2). The other passages have no openings in the frames (2), but the frames (3) have openings through them in register with the ends of the passages. On the other side of the frames (2) and (3), the openings (21,22) open into short passages (23) directed towards the central voids and debouching into electrolyte distribution rebates (24). Thus electrolyte can flow from one duct aperture (17) in one corner, via the passage (18) from the aperture, either through the frame (2) via the opening (21) or the frame (3) via the opening (22), through short passage (23) and the respective distribution rebate and into the central void to whichever side of the plate electrode it was directed by the opening (21, 22). From the opposite end of the central void, the electrolyte is lead back into the diagonally opposite duct aperture.
Patent GB-2444609-A (GB)
Title: A filter assembly
Inventor: WELCH JASON CRISTOFFER
IPC: B01D29/50
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: A filter assembly 26 for use in a baghouse 20 having a tube sheet 44 with a plurality of openings. The filter assembly comprises a first filter element 80 including a mounting structure 100 at a first axial (A) end to attach the first filter element 80 to the tube sheet adjacent an opening. A first tubular member is fixed to and extends from the mounting structure. A first pleated filter element is disposed adjacent to the first tubular member. A first member has a threaded portion connected with the tubular member at a second axial end of the first filter element. A second filter element 82 includes a second member having a threaded portion at a first axial end. A second tubular member is connected with and extends from the second member. A second pleated filter element is disposed adjacent to the second tubular member. The first and second threaded members are tubular. The threaded portions are threadedly engageable to connect the first filter 80 element with the second filter 82 element and permit fluid communication between the first and second filter elements. The threaded portions of the first and second members are located outside the axial extents of the first and second filter elements. Preferably at least one of the threaded portions has an outer diameter greater than the smallest inner diameter of the pleated filter elements.
Patent GB-2445838-A (GB)
Title: A hybrid electric vehicle powertrain.
Inventor: JANSON DAVID ALLEN
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle powertrain is disclosed that has an engine 10, a motor 80, a generator 34 and a battery 90 that define electro-mechanical power flow paths to vehicle traction wheels in both a forward drive operating mode and a reverse drive operating mode. A coupler clutch 54 is operable to distribute reverse driving torque from a power dividing gearset 16 to complement reverse driving torque of the motor 80 when the powertrain is operating in the reverse drive operating mode.
Patent GB-2456354-A (GB)
Title: Evidence marker
Inventor: HSIEH KAI-CHENG
IPC: G09F1/06
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: An evidence marker is formed by folding a paper board 1 of a sector shape composed of five consecutive and connected triangles (1A-1E, Fig 2) of which the first and fifth triangles overlap and are fixed to each other to form a square cone. An arrow indicator 2 is rotatably attached to one of the triangles by a positioning button B fitted into a positioning hole defined in the triangle. A bottom board is divided into two halves that are folded to overlap each other and is provided with scale-like indexing mark 13 to serve as a measuring means when the evidence marked by the marker is photographed, with the marker in shot. The bottom board may have apertures to allow a fixing bar to be used with the marker.
Patent GB-2447125-A (GB)
Title: An electrostatic precipitator
Inventor: ABDELKRIM YOUNSI
IPC: B03C3/38
Filed: 2008-02-20
Abstract: An electrostatic precipitator 10 including: at least one collecting electrode 12, 94 in a gas passage; at least one discharge electrode 30, 50, 84 in the gas passage and separated by a gap from the at least one collecting electrode; a power supply 40 applying a voltage to the discharge electrode, wherein the voltage establishes an electric field between the discharge electrode and the collecting electrode to ionize gas flow in the gap, and a resistor 46, 52, 68 in series with the discharge electrode and having an effective resistance in series with the discharge electrode of at least 50 Ohms. Advantageously the precipitator limits sparking between the discharge and collecting electrode by reducing current flow through the electrode by dissipating current in the resistor.
Patent GB-2457984-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic overhead track for a patient lift
Inventor: DALE G
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: A telescopic overhead track allows a load bearing device, e.g. a bogie 6 or a roller, to run smoothly over the entire length of the top surface of the track. The track comprises an outer track member formed by two track elements 1,2, and an inner track member 3 which can be slid telescopically within the outer track. The inner track 3 may receive a central roller engaging member [52, Figure 5] to allow a roller [51, Figure 5] to pass smoothly over one or both track members. The inner track member 3 is of a substantially "I"-shaped profile and is sandwiched between the two outer track elements 1,2. Bogie 6 comprises a pair of wheels 4,5 and has a guide member 10 which is able to engage both inner and outer tracks. The bogie is provided with a patient attachment tape 7.
Patent GB-2444015-A (GB)
Title: Jaw crusher and self-travelling crusher
Inventor: NAKAYAMA TOORU
IPC: B02C1/02
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: A jaw crusher wherein a teak plate is mounted on the side wall plates of a crusher frame with mounting bolts. The mounting bolts near the outlet of the jaw crusher are formed to be shielded by swing jaws when link mechanisms for adjusting an outlet clearance are adjusted. Since the mounting bolts are covered by the swing jaws while the jaw crusher is operating, a raw material does not touch them, and the mounting bolts can be prevented from being worn or damaged. Accordingly, an increase in the life of the jaw crusher can be promoted. Furthermore, since the mounting bolts can be prevented from being worn or damaged, the mounting structure of the teak plate can be further strengthened.
Patent GB-2449530-A (GB)
Title: Drive unit for an industrial truck.
Inventor: ECKERSLEY JOHN PAUL
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a drive unit (1) for an industrial truck having a wheel mount (2), which is capable of pivoting about a vertical axis of rotation (D), a traction motor (21) being provided for driving a driving wheel arranged on the wheel mount (2), which traction motor (21) is provided for driving the driving wheel by a driving pinion (22) and a gear device (23). In order to achieve the object of providing a drive unit having a low physical space requirement, when viewed in the vertical direction, and therefore a low physical height, the invention proposes that the traction drive motor (21) is arranged beneath the driving pinion (22). The wheel mount (2) is mounted rotatably using a pivot bearing (10) on a gearbox (11), the gear device (23) being arranged in the gearbox (11), and the traction motor (21) being arranged on the underside of the gearbox (11) parallel to the axis of rotation (D) of the wheel mount (2).
Patent GB-2452399-A (GB)
Title: Scanning and Printing Taking 3D image Data Into Consideration
Inventor: AINGE ANDREW
IPC: G06T15/10
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: A method of printing images including the steps of scanning an article, e.g. oil painting (4 in fig. 1), to generate 3D as well as 2D (colour and location) image data relating to the article, such that when the image is printed onto a substrate (10), the three-dimensional image data is taken into consideration, and the resultant printed image (16) on the substrate has a more realistic appearance with a greater visual sense of depth. The 3D data may comprise texture map data, point cloud or polygonal mesh. The printing may be applied to wallpaper, or a self-adhesive substrate with a peel away backing. The printed substrate may also be waterproof. The scanning may be performed by a scanner having a plurality of scanning heads (6, 8 in fig. 1) which may be arranged at different angles relative to the article.
Patent GB-2454330-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic radiation compression
Inventor: PENDRY JOHN BRIAN
IPC: H01Q15/10
Filed: 2008-10-27
Abstract: An apparatus comprises an electromagnetic compression structure 200 located between first and second spatial locations 201, 202. Electromagnetic waves from either of the said locations 201, 202 propagate through at least a portion of the structure 200 to reach respective remote locations 231, 232. The electromagnetic distance between the first and second locations 201, 202 is greater than the physical distance 250 between the said locations 201, 202. The spatial locations 201, 202 each may have means to generate and/or receive electromagnetic radiation such as an antenna or antenna array. The at least two said means may be coupled in a near field manner that is a function of the electromagnetic distance between them. Other apparatus, methods, and systems for providing electromagnetic compression are disclosed. In some approaches the electromagnetic compression is achieved with metamaterials. In some approaches the electromagnetic compression reduces the spatial extent of an antenna near field.
Patent GB-2454361-A (GB)
Title: Expandable roller reamer
Inventor: LAIRD TOMMY
IPC: E21B10/34
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: An expandable downhole tool (500, fig 5), such as a roller reamer, includes a tool body having an axial flowbore extending therethrough and a moveable arm 820. The moveable arm includes a roller structure 162 including cutters 163. The structure is rotatably mounted on the moveable arm. The moveable arm is configured to move outwardly in response to actuation of the expandable downhole tool. The arm may be guided along diagonal splines 650 between retracted and deployed positions. The tool is preferably actuated by fluid pressure. Also disclosed is a moveable arm which is configured to be moveably received into a tool body and a method of underreaming a borehole.
Patent GB-2465827-A (GB)
Title: A wearable identity device
Inventor: ELDRIDGE JANE
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: A wearable identity device (100) has a main body (102) including a portion (106) including personal identity information presented in a first orientation; an updateable display (108) configured to present information in a second orientation, the second orientation being different to the first orientation, and an arrangement (104) for fixing the main body, in use, to a person or clothing.
Patent GB-2467757-A (GB)
Title: Pumped shower waste
Inventor: STIMPSON ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E03C1/12
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: A pumped shower apparatus 10 comprises a shower head 14 for discharging shower water, a showering surface 16 below the shower head 14, a drain unit 18 at the showering surface 16 for receiving runoff shower water, a pump 20 for moving water from the drain unit 18 to a drain, and water-noise monitoring and control apparatus 52 for optimising the speed of the pump 20 whilst eliminating or reducing water noise from, at or adjacent to the drain unit. The water-noise monitoring and control apparatus 52 includes water-noise monitoring means 24, 48 for monitoring water noise from, at or adjacent to a drain unit 18 of the shower apparatus 10, and a controller 26 for automatically controlling a pump 20 of the shower apparatus 10 based on an output of the water-noise monitoring means 24, 48.
Patent GB-2454436-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: REEVES DUNCAN ALEXANDER
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2009-03-10
Abstract: A container (200) is provided comprising a storage compartment, a securable cover (205), and a releasable locking mechanism (209). The releasable locking mechanism is arranged to lock the container to a locking point external to the container and includes an actuator (304) within the container.
Patent GB-2468518-A (GB)
Title: Sterilisation of a environment with ozone and increased humidity
Inventor: JENNINGS JAMES ROBERT
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2009-03-12
Abstract: A method of sterilisation, sanitisation and/or decontamination comprises the steps of producing a humidified environment having a partial pressure of water vapour of at least 5.00 torr; discharging ozone into the humidified environment; and then introducing a cycloalkene into the humidified environment in such a manner as to cause atomisation thereof to react preferentially with the discharged ozone. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2470223-A (GB)
Title: Target for game
Inventor: VANCE EMMA-JANE
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: A target 1 for a game, comprises a frame 2 that provides at least three orifices (5, fig 2) to allow a ball or other object the game is played with to pass through into the space defined by the frame 4, wherein the orifices (5) face in outwardly different directions; and wherein each orifice (5) has means 3 being displaceable by the object and adapted to reduce the kinetic energy of said object sufficiently that the object remains within the space enclosed by the frame 4. The game is preferably played with a soccer or football. The game may include multiple targets arranged as a golf type course.
Patent GB-2456725-A (GB)
Title: Improved titanium dioxide pigment composite and method of making same
Inventor: TRABZUNI FADI MOHAMMED SAEED
IPC: C09C1/36
Filed: 2007-10-29
Abstract: A process for producing an improved titanium dioxide pigment composite is provided, as are particles produced thereby. The process comprises producing a slurry comprising titanium dioxide particles, leaching alumina from the surface of the titanium dioxide particles in the presence of a soluble phosphate and precipitating aluminum phosphate from the slurry onto the surface of the titanium dioxide particles thereby forming a uniform coating of aluminum phosphate on the surfaces of the titanium dioxide particles. An anionic poly-electrolyte can be added to the resulting slurry. The slurry can then be treated such that the anionic poly-electrolyte forms an additional coating on the aluminum phosphate- coated titanium dioxide particles.
Patent GB-2463544-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle reversing collision avoidance system
Inventor: LI SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 2009-06-22
Abstract: A vehicle reversing collision avoidance system comprises a vehicle reversing detecting system having ultrasonic sensors 10, a rear camera 20, a control device 30, a monitor 40 and an alarm module 50. The ultrasonic sensors 10 and the rear camera 20 are mounted at rear of a vehicle. The control device 30 drives the ultrasonic sensors 10 to send out and receive ultrasonic signals, computes a distance between an obstacle and the vehicle according to a transmission time of the ultrasonic signals and determines whether any moving object is approaching according to video signals from the rear camera 20. The monitor 40 processes the video signals to display images captured by the rear camera 20 and the distance. The alarm module 50 generates alarm sounds when the control device 30 confirms a moving object is approaching so a driver of the vehicle can avoid collisions.
Patent GB-2466374-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing a multilayer complex heating panel
Inventor: KIM DOO NYUN
IPC: E04C2/52
Filed: 2009-12-16
Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer complex heating panel, particularly for use in a floor heating system, is presented. In a first platform, a stack of a soundproof and moisture-proof material 'A' and a thermal insulating material 'B', through which shock-absorbing poles 'd' having protecting caps 'c' are inserted by a predetermined interval, is prepared. A lower thermal energy storage plate 'P1' is attached to the thermal insulating material in a second platform, a heat conduction steel plate 'F' is attached to the lower thermal energy storage plate in a third platform, and an upper thermal energy storage plate 'P2' is attached to the heat conduction steel plate in a fourth platform. Rivet holes ('h', fig.3) are perforated through the thermal energy storage plates, heat conduction steel plate, and protecting caps in a fifth platform, and rivets 'v' are inserted into the holes in a sixth platform. The rivets are riveted in a seventh platform, completing the multilayer complex heating panel. The completed panel is transported in an eighth platform. Preferably, the heat conduction steel plate has grooves 'g' for the arrangement of hot water pipes.
Patent GB-572562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to fuel supply systems for internal combustion engines
IPC: F02D9/00
Filed: 1944-05-24
Abstract: 572,562. Regulating. ROVER CO., Ltd., and WILKS, M. C. May 24, 1944, No. 10041. [Class 7 (vi)] The tension of the closing spring of a suctionactuated air inlet valve is varied in accordance with the setting of a variable delivery fuel pump. A bar g supported by parallel links h constrained by a spring i supports a roller f mounted by a lost motion connection in the end of a link connected to the control lever k of a fuel injection pump. The roller f supports a lever d to which an air inlet valve d is secured and movement of the roller along the bar g adjusts the point of application of the pressure of the spring i. Movement of the lever k may be limited by a cam controlled by a barometric capsule. In a modification, the roller f is suspended from the spring and moves along the curved underside of the, lever d.
Patent GB-644662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cask filling devices
IPC: B67C3/30
Filed: 1948-04-12
Abstract: 644,662. Filling casks. RYDER & Co. (MANCHESTER), Ltd., T., WRIGHT, R., BRAYZIER, F. April 12, 1948, No. 10091. [Class 21] [Also in Group XXIX] In a cask filling device, the gas vent and overflow pipe g may be closed by a valve w controlled by the handle k which also operates the liquid inlet valve and the expanding ring j for securing the device to a cask. The invention is described in connection with a cask filling device as disclosed in Specification 628,581 having means for regulating the liquid level in the cask as disclosed in Specification 635,693. The handle k carries a quadrant t which, when the handle is moved to shut off the liquid flow, revolves a sleeve p to cut off communication between radial parts n, o of the valve w and isolate the overflow pipe g.
Patent GB-940655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to apparatus for the removal of a volatile liquid from a viscous liquid
IPC: B29C48/76
Filed: 1960-03-23
Abstract: 940,655. Removal of volatile material from a viscous liquid by evaporation. MONSANTO CHEMICAL CO. March 23, 1960 [March 23,1959], No. 10258/60. Heading BIB. Volatile material is removed from viscous liquids, e.g. monomers and solvents are removed from molten synthetic resins, by moving a thin layer of the viscous liquid, by means of rotating blades 62, over the hot interior wall of chamber 12 where the volatile material evaporates, and discharging the processed viscous liquid from the chamber by means of rotating screw 60. The devolatilising chamber 12 is separated from exhaust chamber 13 by wall 15; and both chambers are enclosed within a casing 14 the lower portion of which is in the form of a funnel 25 which terminates in an orifice 26. The apparatus is used with its axis horizontal and the viscous liquid is introduced by means of a pump 32 through a line 30. Volatile materials are withdrawn by means of a pump 36 through a line 34. Both chambers are surrounded by a heating coil 40. A centrally disposed shaft 50 which is hollow in the upper part 51 is provided in its central portion with a plurality of tangentially arranged blades 62 which are serrated or notched at their outward ends to form lands 66 and grooves 68. The clearance between the lands 66 and the case is preferably about 0À03125 inch. The shaft 50 is caused to rotate by means of the motor 58 and the viscous material from which volatiles have been removed is discharged through orifice 26. The apparatus may be used for the treatment of polystyrene, polyethylene, superpolyamides, phenol-formaldehyde, melamine-formaldehyde and ureaformaldehyde condensation products and polycarbonates.
Patent GB-569220-A (GB)
Title: New thiazole derivatives
IPC: C07D277/52
Filed: 1943-06-25
Abstract: 5-(p-Nitro- or p-acylamino)-benzenesulphonamido-thiazoles substituted in the 2-position by a thioamide, amide, nitrile or carboxylic acid group are prepared by treating 5-aminothiazole-2-(thioamide, amide, nitrile, or carboxylic acid) with p-nitro or p-acylamino-benzenesulphonyl chloride in an inert organic solvent, such as pyridine or quinoline.  The hydrogen chloride evolved during the reaction may be removed by blowing a stream of air through the reaction mixture in those cases where a p  basic solvent is not used. The reaction temperature is preferably room temperature or below.  In examples: (1) a pyridine solution of chrysean (5-aminothiazole-2-thioamide) is treated with p-nitrobenzenesulphonyl chloride in a vessel cooled with ice-water, to produce 5-(p-nitrobenzenesulphonamido)-thiazole-2-thioamide; (2) as in example (1), but using instead of chrysean a corresponding quantity of 5-aminothiazole-2-nitrile; (3) a pyridine solution of chrysean is treated as in example (1) with p-acetylaminobenzenesulphonyl chloride to give 5-(p-acetylaminobenzenesulphonamido) - thiazole - 2 - thio - amide; (4) as in example (3), but using instead of chrysean 5-aminothiazole-2-amide to obtain 5 - (p - acetylaminobenzenesulphonamido)-thiazole - 2 - amide. Specification 533,495 is referred to.