Abstract: A fluid storage tank having opposite upper and lower ends, a tank wall extending between the ends, and an internal tie assembly to assist the tank wall to resist hydrostatic pressure induced by fluid in the tank, the internal tie assembly comprising an elongate tie having spaced apart couplings, and a plurality of retaining formations fixed to, or integrally formed on, an inner surface of the tank wall, wherein the couplings of said tie are arranged to be received in respective ones of said retaining formations to connect said tie to said tank wall so that said tie is able to resist outward deformation of said tank wall.

Abstract: Fittings for a water storage tank are disclosed. The fittings comprise an inlet sub-system (3) for allowing the passage of water into the tank, an outlet sub-system (47) for allowing the passage of water from the tank; and an overflow outlet sub-system (77) for allowing the passage of water from the tank.

Abstract: A article (10) formed at least partially from at least one metal sheet incorporates at least one lockseam (20) that interconnects adjacent edge margins (18 and 19) of the sheet 17. The lockseam (20) includes a region where the edges overlap and wherein at least one of the edge margins has a coating (23) applied to it that is disposed in the overlap and forms a gasket to provide a watertight at the lockseam. A method of forming the lockseam is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for providing to purchasers of goods, including used goods, availability to an on-line market at which the purchasers' needs can be fulfilled from one or multiple sources in the context of a reverse-auction, includes the steps of one or more buyers posting to an on-line market one or more desired exchange items, one or more sellers posting to the on-line market one or more offers to sell one or more exchange items, a buyer accepting, in whole or part, at least one of the sellers' offers, the buyer entering how much of each of the sellers' offer(s) it accepts, and an on-line marketplace provider notifying via e-mail at least one seller of a buyer's acceptance of the seller's offer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving an incident signal using a phased array antenna (1). Embodiments are provided that demonstrate the acquisition, tracking and reception of frequency modulated video signals (63) transmitted by a mobile television radio-camera in a multipath environment.