A method for packaging electronic components using resin comprises mounting a plurality of bare components 2 on a common substrate 1 separated by a gap d, individually encapsulating each component 2 with a resin packaging material, solidifying the resin and then cutting the substrate in the gaps to form separate resin encapsulated components. Holes 4 may be formed in the gaps to facilitate cutting...

An epicyclic oil pump comprises a housing containing a driven externally toothed gear 14a in mesh with and rotating about a different axis from an internally toothed annulus 12a having one more tooth than the gear, thereby defining a number of pumping chambers which increase and subsequently decrease in volume to admit and exhaust oil through inlet and outlet port 24,26. An annulus inner 12b meshe...

Apparatus 1 for providing a soakaway comprises a receptacle 2 for holding liquid and a liquid permeable sleeve or bag 3 therefor. In a preferred embodiment, the sleeve 3 is a geotextile UV resistant or retardant fabric, which is flexible and thus foldable. The sleeve 3 has an entry 4 at one end closable by a closure means in the form of a plurality of flaps 5 which are folded to close the entry 4 ...

A process control system simulation technique performs real-time simulation of an actual process control network as that network is running within a process plant in a manner that is synchronized with the operation of the actual process control network. This real-time, synchronized simulation system includes a simulation process control network and a process model which are automatically updated p...

The present application relates to a molecular exchange device (1) for use with an analysis and control apparatus and a method of manufacturing a molecular exchange device. The molecular exchange device comprises a casing (2), extending from a proximal end (3) to a distal end (4), supporting at least two fluid passageways (7a, 7b) extending from the proximal end to the distal end; the casing compr...

A receiver architecture for use in making vector measurements comprises one or more frequency translation stages to convert the signal to be measured to an intermediate frequency. The local oscillator signal L02 that feeds either a synchronous detector stage, or the last frequency translator before a digital signal processor (DSP), is connected so that it has the same phase noise or jitter charact...

The portable drill stand for use with a portable or cordless drill 1 includes an adjustable arm 2 and a lower base 3. The angle at which the arm holds the drill can be altered. The arm includes a V-shaped block 8 to which a complementary wedge 9 on the drill can be fitted. The block may move up and down the arm by use of a rod 10 and a spring 12 thus guiding the movement of the drill. The drill ca...

A horse boot (1) comprises a support structure (10a, 10b), a lining (16a, 16b) housed within said support structure (10a, 10b), and at least one protective insert (12a, 12b) housed between the lining (16a, 16b) and the support structure (10a, 10b). The horse boot (1) may also be formed from two separable parts and can be provided with electrodes (18, 19) for connection to an electrical control uni...

A method of processing a received concatenated code codeword is disclosed, the concatenated code codeword comprising a plurality of inner code codewords and one or more outer code codewords, each inner code codeword comprising symbols, from each outer code codeword comprising one or more information symbols and one or more parity symbols, the parity symbols in each outer code codeword correspondin...

A luminaire has an aluminium body with an opening extending longitudinally therethrough from a front face from which, in use, light is emitted, and a rear face to which, in use, a power coupler is connectable. A circuit board is mounted in the body proximate to the front face, which circuit board carries a plurality of LEDs. A power board carrying an RJ45 socket is mounted on the rear face of the ...

The auxillary handle 1 can be attached to and detached from a garden tool e.g. a spade 10, via a hook arrangement 3 which engages with a ring 6 connected to the shaft of the spade by a clamp 7. The spade can move relative to the auxillary handle such that its normal use is not impeded. The auxillary handle, which may be adjustable in length, reduces the degree to which a user of the tool has to be...

A storage tank comprises an inner storage tank 12 surrounded by an outer housing 4, and a lid 6 engaging with the outer housing so as to totally enclose the inner tank. The inner tank preferably includes a pair of side by side cylindrical tanks 14, 16 that have mutually parallel axes and communicate with one another through one or more connection ports or pipes 18, 20 formed integrally with the ta...

In a method of installing a borehole heat exchanger in the earth, a channel is formed in the earth by means of a pushing device, thereby causing a compression of the earth as a result of earth being displaced, and inserting a borehole heat exchanger in the channel, causing an elastic component of the earth to move toward the heat exchanger as the earth relaxes in order to provide an intimate conta...

A compression fitting for connecting steel pipes comprises a stop 46 and a compressible element 48 in front of the stop 46. The compressible element may be a flexible spring washer such as a wavy washer, or may be a crushable ring. This allows the pipe to advance into the fitting when the nut 60 is tightened. The fitting has an externally threaded 62 housing 40 with a bore for receiving the pipe 4...

A security system for remotely locking and unlocking closure members of a motor vehicle 10 is disclosed in which a hand gesture recognition device is associated with a keyless entry system having a security device 23 and a portable unit 19. The hand gesture recognition device includes at least one sensitised area 25 for detecting a hand gesture, an input/output device positioned in the passenger c...

A crash barrier beam (10) suitable for temporary placement on a road comprises a housing (18) which, in profile, has a laterally extending base (12) for contact with the road. The beam has a narrower central element (14) upwardly extending from the base that terminates in a top portion (16). The exterior of the housing provides a continuous impact surface to an oncoming vehicle and the profile pro...

A profile made from extruded aluminium or plastic having a plastering 'fin' portion 1, a main body portion 2 both with dovetail shaped castellations 3, entrapment pockets 4, undergroove chamber ducts 5, and alignment levelling chambers 6 incorporated within them for joint alignment connecting pins 7. The plastering 'fin' portion 1 is punched through with a pattern of multi-duster holes 10 or other...

An electrolytic capacitor containing a protective adhesive layer positioned between the dielectric layer and the solid electrolyte layer (e.g., a conductive polymer layer, manganese dioxide) is generally disclosed. The protective adhesive layer can include a polymer having a repeating unit with a functional hydroxyl group, such as poly(vinyl alcohol). For instance, the polymer can be at least 90 m...

A clip 30 for location on the stem of a glazing bar 10 acts on depending locating formations 18 of a capping 20 for the glazing bar. The glazing bar has a part 40 to urge the locating formations of the capping apart. The capping 20 may be plastic and the glazing bar 10 may be aluminum. The clip 30 prevents slippage of the capping 20 relative to the glazing bar 10 due to any differences in rates of...