Ceney
Clive Edwin Ceney, Penwortham GB
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20140096618 | DUCT - Apparatus and method for providing the apparatus, the apparatus including: a duct; and a non-return valve; wherein the duct has a first portion and a second portion; the first portion has a first end and a second end; the first end is open to a fluid (e.g. air); the second end is connected to the second portion such that fluid is permitted to flow between the first portion and the second portion; the non-return valve is positioned at or proximate to the second end; and the non-return valve is arranged such that, upon application of a suction force to the first portion at the first end, fluid flows into the first portion via the non-return valve from outside the duct, and through the first portion from the second end to the first end. | 04-10-2014 |
Stan Ceney, Wolverhampton GB
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20140338501 | TENSIONING APPARATUS - The present invention provides an apparatus and kit for tensioning a stud in a bolted joint to a desired preload, the apparatus comprising a locking means adapted for engagement with the stud, a removable bridge member arranged to at least partially enclose the locking means and to receive the stud therethrough, a removable actuator operable to actuate the locking means through the bridge member and removable tensioning means configured to apply tension to a load bearing surface of the bridge member so as to transfer tension to the stud, such that the actuator is operable to lock the locking means when the desired preload in the stud is achieved. The invention has application in many industries, including hydropower, wind, gas and steam turbines, nuclear, metal manufacturing, mining, shipbuilding and oil & petrochemical. | 11-20-2014 |
Stan Jane Ceney, Wombourne GB
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20140283624 | LOAD-INDICATING DEVICE - The present invention provides a load-indicating device for use with structural assemblies that have fastening components such as nuts and bolts. The load-indicating device comprising a washer having a tubular body defining a bore extending therethrough, the body comprising at least one hole extending at least partially through the body; and a probe configured to be disposed within the at least one hole and operable to provide an indication of the compression on the washer, such that, in use, the washer deflects to compress the hole against the probe when the load on the washer reaches a predetermined tension. | 09-25-2014 |
Stanley Ceney, Wombourne, South Staffs GB
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20150337884 | AN IMPROVED LOAD-INDICATING DEVICE - The present invention provides improved load-indicating devices for use with structural assemblies that require accurate tensioning of fastening components such as nuts and bolts. In one embodiment, the load-indicating device comprises a body portion defining a bore extending therethrough, a movable member disposed in at least part of the body portion and configured to move in a direction substantially orthogonal to the axis of the bore, and an adjustment means coupled to the movable member and operable to displace the movable member when the body portion is compressed. | 11-26-2015 |