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Patent GB-2440588-A (GB)
Title: Portable gamma ray detector
Inventor: RAMSDEN DAVID
IPC: G01T1/36
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: A portable gamma-ray detector for indicating the intensity of a source of gamma-rays, the nature of the source, and the direction to the source relative to the pointing axis of the detector. The detector 10 comprises a plurality of scintillation bodies arranged around the pointing axis, for example four scintillation bodies 12A-12D in a two-by-two array and separated from each other by aluminum foil 16. Thus gamma-rays from different directions are shielded from different ones of the scintillation bodies by the other scintillation bodies. The scintillation bodies are coupled to respective photo-detectors 18 and a processing circuit 20 is configured to receive output signals from the photo-detectors and to provide an indication of the direction to a source relative to the pointing axis of the detector based on the relative output signals from the different photo-detectors. The processing circuit is further operable to determine the intensity of the source from the magnitudes of the output signals, and the nature of the source from a spectral analysis of the output signals.
Patent GB-2442468-A (GB)
Title: Cattle Grid
Inventor: SUTHERLAND JAMES MACKENZIE
IPC: A01K3/00
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: The cattle grid, particularly designed for use as a portable cattle grid, comprises a supporting platform which defines an upper supporting surface which has an at least partially arcuate profile along its length. The supporting platform is preferably latticed with the upper supporting surface having a convex profile that may have a constant or irregular radius of curvature. The upper supporting surface may merge with peripheral supporting surfaces 4 that may have a linear or curved profile. At least one tensioning element 1 may extend lengthwise along the supporting platform, which preferably comprises a number of parallel, spaced apart, laterally extending elongate elements 3 arranged on at least two parallel arciform supporting elements 2.
Patent GB-2443675-A (GB)
Title: A method of providing a productivity index profile over a length of a well
Inventor: NALDRETT GARTH JOHN
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: A method of providing a productivity index (PI) profile 26 over a length of a producing or injection well. Preferably the PI profile is obtained by deriving multiple values of the PI (approximately every 30 cm) from a flow profile 22 along the said length, the flow profile itself being derived from distributed temperature measurements along the length. The PI index at a position in the wellbore is preferably calculated from the derived flow rate, the known reservoir pressure and the known wellbore pressure at that position. A second aspect provides for a method of managing oil well production using the above method, optionally with the stimulation of oil production whilst monitoring the PI profile. A further aspect provides a method wherein the reservoir pressure can be monitored by assuming a constant PI so that a decreasing flow rate indicates a drop in reservoir pressure.
Patent GB-2444043-A (GB)
Title: Document holder
Inventor: LAWRENCE DANIEL JOHN ROBERT
IPC: A47B23/04
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A portable document holder consists of an elongated member 104 connected to a base member 102 by means of a hinge 105. A clamp 106 at the free end of the member 104 has jaws of a complementary arcuate shape so as to impart a curvature to a document held in the clamp. The hinge 105 has a restricted arc of rotation so that the member 104 can be positioned at a convenient angle for a reader. Alternatively, a hinged supporting strut on the base member or elongate member can be provided to allow the angle of presentation of a document to a reader to be varied. The member 104 may be adjustable in length and the device can fold around hinge 105 to a closed position (figure 2) for storage.
Patent GB-2433803-A (GB)
Title: Treating moving boundaries in multi-cell computer models of fluid dynamic systems
Inventor: RICHARDS KEITH JARED
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: The method for treating a moving surface during a transient condition in a computational fluid dynamics system multi-cell computer model, the model having a fixed underlying geometric grid, includes identifying cells in the grid adjacent the moving surface at the beginning of a transient time step and identifying beginning adjacent cell boundaries formed in the grid by the moving surface. The method also includes computing effective thermophysical value fluxes through the beginning cell boundaries in accordance with the sense of the movement of the moving surface relative to the beginning adjacent cells. The method further includes solving transport equations for all the cells to determine cell thermophysical values at the end of the time step, using the computed effective fluxes and reforming the grid to comply with the moving surface at the end of the time step.
Patent GB-2445586-A (GB)
Title: Method of deploying software modules to a configurable terminal in which the suitability of the module is assessed before full deployment.
Inventor: HAINES RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2007-01-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of deploying a software module in a configurable terminal, such as a computer or mobile phone. The method has the steps of providing a software module to the configurable terminal, assessing the software module in the terminal before deployment or installation, if the assessment is found to be satisfactory, the module is deployed. The assessment may involve analysing a network description of the module with respect to set criteria. The terminal may receive or generate the network description of the module as part of the assessment. The analyses may include invariant analysis, load analysis, state-space exploration, delay analysis or checking the syntax and the criteria may include safety, liveness, reachability boundedness and delay times. The results of the assessment may be shared with other terminals and compared with the results from the other terminals. The module may be a communications protocol or enhancement.
Patent GB-2434864-A (GB)
Title: Wire disconnection inspecting device and method
Inventor: SEKINE KEITA
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A wire disconnection inspecting device (10) includes a vehicle position recognition unit (17) for detecting that a vehicle (14) has reached an inspection position; a preparation timing recognition unit (24) for detecting that a step preceding by one is reached; a terminal (20) for transmitting an operation signal to an ECU (19) so as to make an electrical connection to a heating conductor (18); an infrared camera (22) for imaging a rear shield (16) of the vehicle (14); and a main processing unit (32) for acquiring thermal image data from the infrared camera (22) and inspecting disconnection of the heating conductor (18). The main processing unit (32) recognizes that the vehicle (14) has reached a step preceding by one according to the preparation timing recognition unit (24) and makes electrical connection to the heating conductor (18) via the terminal (20). The main processing unit (32) acquires the image data from the infrared camera (22) when the vehicle (14) has reached the inspection position.
Patent GB-2436772-A (GB)
Title: Boost wastegate device for EGR assist
Inventor: GUSTAFSON RICHARD J
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling exhaust gas recirculation flow. The apparatus and method uses a pressure-bleeding device, such as a wastegate valve, to change the pressure in an internal combustion engine in order to alter the flow rate of the exhaust gas through an exhaust gas recirculation conduit. In one form, the invention includes an inlet conduit connected to an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine and an exhaust conduit connected to exhaust manifold of an internal combustion engine. The pressure-bleeding device is operatively coupled to the intake conduit. Altering the pressure in the intake conduit changes the pressure across the entire system. This change in pressure in the entire system results in a change in pressure across the exhaust gas recirculation conduit. Therefore, a flow is created through the exhaust gas recirculation conduit and can be controlled using the intake side pressure bleeding device.
Patent GB-2451892-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool for use with a plumbing fitting
Inventor: LLP ERIC POTTER CLARKSON
IPC: B25B13/48
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A hand tool 10, for use with a plumbing fitting, comprises a pair of opposed jaws 12, 14 extending laterally from a handle 16 towards one end 18 thereof. At least one jaw includes a generally planar engagement surface 20 extending at an angle to the length L of the handle. Preferably, the generally planar engagement surface extends from first and second sides of a respective jaw. Indicator means 32 may be provided to indicate the spacing between the jaws. The tool may be used to prevent bending of plumbing pipes during removal and connection of radiator valves to a radiator, or may be used to abut a tap spout in the removal of various fixtures from a tap.
Patent GB-2453576-A (GB)
Title: Swimfeeder
Inventor: DRENNAN PETER JOHN
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: A swim feeder 20; with an elongate body 22 comprising a smoothly curved profile at a first end 26, a bait chamber 24, and a base weight engaging the body (70 Fig 6) such that the centre of mass of the swim feeder 20 is located towards the first end 26. The base weight (70 Fig 6) may comprise an elongate slab; with opposing first and second ends and upper and lower major faces. The first end of the weight may be shaped to match the profile of the first end of the swim feeder, and may taper from its second to first ends. The body may further comprise a base structure 34 with an external surface (36a, 38a Fig 8) at the lowermost portion and a holding surface (40, 42, 44, 46, Fig 8), inwardly disposed with respect to the external surface (36a, 38a Fig 8).
Patent GB-2441073-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling movement of flowable particulate material
Inventor: SPRY WILLIAM J
IPC: E02D3/02
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: The present invention is directed toward various valving arrangements to control the flow of granular material. In one embodiment, a valve is provided which facilitates flow of the material in one direction, but resists flow in another direction. In another embodiment, a retaining wall is provided with a plurality of generally horizontal passageways, which, under normal circumstances, resist passage of the flowable granular material positioned therebehind and, under modified circumstances, can serve as relief valves to avoid pressure on the wall which might cause the wall to move in an undesirable manner. In a third embodiment, a plurality of valving units is provided for beach retention of sand through efficient separation of sand from incoming waves.
Patent GB-2448021-A (GB)
Title: A security door chain device
Inventor: LEAKE THOMAS FREDERICK
IPC: E05C17/36
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A security device for a door 2 comprises a chain 4, a first end of which is releasably fastened to the frame of the door at 6 and a second end of which passes through a bore 22 in the door such that the chain 4 can be drawn through said bore (fig. 2) by a user located outside the door. The chain 4 extends along a channel in an engagement member 8 fixed to the internal surface of the door 2 and can pass through the member 8 only when aligned therewith. The chain 4 has a length such that when the second end of the chain 4 is adjacent the bore 22 it hangs down under gravity (fig. 1) to prevent the door opening. An inside user can align the chain to allow a selected degree of opening. The second end of the chain is secured on the outside by a releasable locking device such as a padlock to allow an outside user to release the device by pulling the chain through the bore and to lock the door. The chain can be formed from parts 4a of relatively heavy gauge and 4b of lighter gauge which may be disconnected at linkage 100 to prevent release action outside from the outside. The security device is particularly useful for securing the doors of sheds, garages or outhouses.
Patent GB-2445705-A (GB)
Title: Modular pedal box assembly
Inventor: CLARK WARREN
IPC: G05G1/36
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A modular accelerator and brake (A and B) assembly (18) for controlling the movement of a utility vehicle (10) is provided. The modular A and B assembly controls operation of a vehicle prime mover (14) and braking assembly (16). The modular A and B assembly includes a mounting plate (30) coupled to a frame structure (34) of the vehicle. An accelerator pedal subassembly (38) includes an accelerator pedal shaft (42) that is rotationally mounted within a pair of opposing apertures (46) in a pair of accelerator mounts (50) extending from an underside of the mounting plate. A brake pedal subassembly (66) includes a brake pedal shaft (70) that rotationally mounted within a pair of opposing apertures (72) in a pair of brake mounts (74) extending from the underside of the mounting plate. The accelerator pedal shaft and the brake pedal shaft are mounted to the mounting plate (30) such that an axis of the accelerator pedal shaft (x) is offset from an axis of the brake pedal shaft (y).
Patent GB-2459703-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with adjustable partition wall
Inventor: SWANEPOEL GARY
IPC: B60P7/14
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: A vehicle (10, figure 1) comprising a vehicle floor (22), a front cabin (12), a rear luggage compartment (14) and a partition wall (16) whereby the partition wall is separating the front cabin from the rear luggage compartment. The partition wall is pivotally mounted relative to the vehicle floor so as to allow the partition wall to tilt relative to an upright position. There is also provided left and right side structural members (26L,26R) provided at the left and right sides of the vehicle. The partition wall is provided with latching means 40L, 40R which cooperate with the left and right side structural members to latch the partition wall in the upright position and at least one tilt position. The left and right side structural members may be provided with a plate 44L, 44R, which define at least a first and a second latched position. There may be biasing means for biasing each latching member towards a latched position.
Patent GB-2450399-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping support brace for vehicle dashboard
Inventor: DUROCHER RICK ROSS
IPC: B62D25/14
Filed: 2008-06-09
Abstract: A support frame 10 for supporting an instrument panel above a floor pan 12 of a motor vehicle includes a support brace 20 that is formed in two pieces 22, 23 that have an overlap section 25 between them forming a lap joint in which is located an elastomeric pad 27, 28 to dampen the transmission of low range vibrations through the support brace 20 to the instrument panel. The overlap section 25 is vertically spaced above the floor pan 12 to position the elastomeric pad 27, 28 away from any heat generated by a vehicle exhaust system located beneath the floor pan 12. The elastomeric pad 27, 28 may be a single piece, or may be made from several separate elastomeric segments separated by vertical spaces.
Patent GB-2463264-A (GB)
Title: Scented pillow case
Inventor: MILLAR LAURENCE
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: A disposable pillow case is scented with various aromas to help aid a restful night's sleep and made specifically with materials that are low in static and dust and free from dust mites and bed mites and allergic properties. The pillow case may use elastic straps or additional means to secure the pillow case to the pillow. The pillow case comes in various colours with designs and patterns to match the particular scent, eg a strawberry scented pillow scent case being coloured red.
Patent GB-2463477-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing carbon dioxide from sea water and solidifying it for transport
Inventor: MCNEIGHT DAVID LESLIE
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: A method of producing carbon dioxide from sea water and cooling the carbon dioxide to solidify it for storage and/or transportation. The carbon dioxide may be extracted by reducing the pressure over the sea water or heating the sea water. Preferably, the method is conducted on a marine platform or any ocean going vessel (ship) 31 and the solid carbon dioxide is loaded into containers 32. Hydroelectric, wind or solar power may be generated and used for the process. Preferably, on a ship, sea water may flow in through an intake 33 into a treatment chamber 34 where carbon dioxide is extracted 35 and the water exhausts through an outlet 36, providing propulsive power for the ship. A method of producing synthetic hydrocarbon fuel is disclosed by reacting carbon dioxide and hydrogen wherein the carbon dioxide is recovered from sea water and solidified preferably for transport to the hydrocarbon production plant. Preferably, the frozen carbon dioxide is used to provide a cold source for the cold part of a solar powered Stirling engine cycle and the hydrocarbons are produced in a Fischer Tropsch reactor.
Patent GB-2463687-A (GB)
Title: Through bore fire hydrant
Inventor: BARTRAM JOHN RAYMOND
IPC: E03B9/02
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: A through bore fire hydrant incorporates a transversely movable sealing plate 15 moved through rotation of a main spindle 11. The plate sealing face is forced by mains pressure onto a hydrant body 1 seal face 34 creating a seal. Main spindle rotation causes a non-rotating nut 13 to rise on external spindle threads and the secondary spindle to extend downwardly on internal spindle threads of lower pitch (e.g. 5:1 outer:inner ratio) to force the seal plate off its seal face thereby equalising the pressure within the hydrant. The nut contains balls 16 running in axial then inclined grooves in cam member 14 so that as the nut rises there is no initial cam rotation followed by rotation which withdraws the plate. A method of isolating the hydrant from mains is also disclosed (Fig. 24) where a seal unit body (23) is attached to the closed hydrant outlet, the hydrant opened and a plug (28, 29) extended by threaded rod (24) to seal the hydrant inlet.
Patent GB-2465414-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector with an earth wire
Inventor: EVANS JONATHAN LLOYD
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connector with an earth wire. Connector 1 has a first substantially U-shaped connector body 2 adapted to engage over the edge of a section of metal sheet, such as metal capping for cables (X, Fig 2), whereby opposing inner faces of the body abut opposing outer faces of the section of metal sheet. A wire 6 has a first end 6A bonded to the U-shaped connector body 2. There may be a similar connector on the other end of the wire. The connector may have slanted teeth 4A, 5A to prevent removal of the connector, and may be coated with plastic on the outer faces.
Patent GB-2454985-A (GB)
Title: Combination tool
Inventor: DIEHL FRANZ
IPC: B25B13/06
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: A combination tool 10, comprises a tool shaft 11 with an inner part 12, and an outer part 13. A first tool head 14 is integrally formed on the inner part, and a differently designed second tool head 15 is integrally formed on the outer part. The tool shaft is realized in such a way that it can be inserted into a machine and features at least one holding element for mounting a tool head in a locking fashion. Preferably the outer part includes two oblong holes 19, which are in connection with a guide pin 20 for guiding the horizontal displacement of the inner part relative to the outer part.
Patent GB-2465570-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle support assembly and lifting device.
Inventor: BURRELL MELVYN
IPC: B60S9/02
Filed: 2008-11-20
Abstract: A vehicle support assembly 1 for supporting a vehicle lifted to an elevated position by a lifting device 5, comprising a support beam 2 configured to be mounted across a vehicle pit or a vehicle lift 10, at least one mechanical strut 4 mounted to the support beam 2 and extendable from a retracted position to an extended support position, the at least one mechanical strut 4 configured to engage the underside of a vehicle lifted to an elevated position by a lifting device; and a locking arrangement for locking the mechanical strut 4 in the extended position. The at least one mechanical strut 4 is configured only to support and not to lift the weight of a vehicle, and to maintain said vehicle in the elevated position when the lifting device 5 is removed when locked in the extended position.
Patent GB-2469831-A (GB)
Title: Vapour emitter for wheelie bin
Inventor: ELLIS ERIK RONALD AMBROSE
IPC: B65F7/00
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: An apparatus and method for emitting a vapour within a rubbish receptacle, particularly a hinged lid wheelie bin. The apparatus (20) comprises a holder (22) having fastening means (42) for securing the holder (22) to the inside lid (4) of a waste container (2), and an insert (24) containing a volatile liquid, which may be a fragrance, an insect repellent or an insecticide; the evaporation of the liquid causing a vapour to be emitted into the container (2), The holder has a mouth portion that causes the insert to be automatically removed from the holder when the waste container is emptied. The mouth portion preferably has a lip which retains the insert during bin filling, but allows the insert to slide out past it when the bin is inverted to be emptied. Preferably the mouth is oriented such that the insert falls from the holder due to the tipping action when the bin is inverted for emptying. The insert may be biodegradable and may include a region not containing the volatile liquid, for ease of handling.
Patent GB-2456948-A (GB)
Title: Data file access control
Inventor: HERBACH JONATHAN D
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2009-05-01
Abstract: In one embodiment, a data file and policy are generated. The policy is then associated with the data file, wherein the policy includes one or more unassigned accounts and an access control definition that defines an access permission associated with each of the one or more unassigned accounts.
Patent GB-2473198-A (GB)
Title: Generating electricity from pedestrian or vehicle traffic
Inventor: NANKALI ALI
IPC: F03G7/08
Filed: 2009-09-02
Abstract: A platform 1 is located in a road, walkway or on steps (stairs), so that it is pressed by vehicles or pedestrians. Pistons are attached to the platform so that a flow of hydraulic fluid is produced, which drives a hydraulic motor or turbine 4 to generate electricity. An accumulator 3 is included.