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Patent GB-2431885-A (GB)
Title: Scoring system
Inventor: SHAW DARREN
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A scoring system for a sports event comprises a support system and a number of panels with numbers. The support system has a frame made up of t profile tracks with a matching profile on the rear of the number panels. The panels slide along the tracks and may be locked in position. The system may also be secured by guy ropes attached to eyebolts in the legs.
Patent GB-2420187-A (GB)
Title: Polarised light transmission screen with patterned and unpatterned retarders
Inventor: FUKAISHI KEI
IPC: G02B30/27
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A polarized light transmission screen 30, for a stereoscopic image displaying apparatus are able to display a clear stereoscopic image with low crosstalk over a wide range of wavelengths, includes a patterned retarder 34 having, along a vertical direction, first rotation regions, an optical axis of which forms Ò 22.5 degrees with respect to the polarization axis of the linearly polarized light emitted into the polarized light transmission screen having a polarization axis of a specific direction; and second rotation regions, an optical principle axis of which forms Ò45 degrees with respect to the optical axis of the first rotation regions. The first and second rotation regions consist of half-wave retarders. Also included is an unpatterned retarder 36, which is a half-wave retarder, the optical axis of which has a direction which is uniform in the vertical direction. The direction of the optical axis is perpendicular to the optical axis of the first rotation regions. Polariser 42 and displaying unit 46 are shown.
Patent GB-2419508-A (GB)
Title: Film-shaped sweet composition
Inventor: TOSHIMORI YASUHIRO
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A film-shaped sweet composition comprising sucralose being a sweetener of high sweetness. In particular, a film-shaped sweet composition comprising at least one polysaccharide, selected from among homopolysaccharides and heteropolysaccharides, and sucralose.
Patent GB-2428440-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore communication system
Inventor: LOVELL JOHN R
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A gap collar 403 for an electromagnetic communication unit of a downhole tool positioned in a wellbore. The downhole tool communicates with a surface unit via an electromagnetic field generated by the electromagnetic communication unit. The gap collar includes a first collar 26 having a first end connector and a second collar 27 having a second end connector matingly connectable to the first end connector. The gap collar further includes a non-conductive insulation coating 400 disposed on the first and/or second end connectors, and a non-conductive insulation member positioned about an inner and/or outer surface of the collars. The insulation member 419 extending across the gap. The connectors are provided with mated threads modified to receive the insulation coating 400. Measurements taken by the downhole tool may be stored in memory, and transmitted to the surface unit via the electromagnetic field.
Patent GB-2440315-A (GB)
Title: Diving pressure regulator
Inventor: REYNOLDS DANIEL
IPC: B63C11/24
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: A pressure activated device comprising: an input port 64, an output port 66, a chamber 62, flow control means 70 which opens a path 65 between the chamber 62 and the input port 64 when ambient pressure is higher that the chamber pressure, reset means for opening a fluid path 92 between the output port 66 and the chamber 62 when pressure in the output port 66 is higher than the chamber 62.
Patent GB-2431153-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural composition
Inventor: MARKS DAVID
IPC: C05G3/00
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: An agricultural composition comprises: (i) a secondary nutrient or micronutrient; (ii) benzoic acid or a biologically acceptable derivative thereof; and iii) a water soluble salt of formula (I) as diagrammed below <EMI ID=1.1 HE=67 WI=79 LX=684 LY=928 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R1 is a C1-10alkyl group, or a C2-10alkenyl group and M is a cation of valency n. The composition is used for administering a secondary nutrient or micronutrient to plants. In the preferred embodiments, formula (I) is either dihydrojasmonic acid or potassium jasmonate and the benzoic acid component is preferably sodium benzoate or benzoic acid itself.
Patent GB-2443169-A (GB)
Title: Skimmer
Inventor: SENECHAL JACQUES PIERRE
IPC: B01D35/02
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: A filtration system comprises a skimmer having at least one suction orifice and a filter. Preferably there is a further filter and at least one of the filters (Filter 1) is incorporated into the skimmer walls, the other being a main filter (Filter 2). There may be several openings in the skimmer walls performing a secondary suction function and leading to the main filter. Preferably a flap is situated close to the at least one suction orifice and controls the flow of water into the system by opening and closing. The degree of opening and closing of the flap may be controlled electronically. Advantageously the filtration system is used to filter swimming pool water, to distribute an anti-bacterial product such as chlorine and to prevent the formation of algae. The filtration system may operate when water levels fall below the line of the skimmer.
Patent GB-2443827-A (GB)
Title: Ladder support
Inventor: HAGUE IAN
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: A ladder support comprises a component 206 that engages a lower rung 403 of a ladder, and a component 207 that can pivot about component 206 and engages with an upper rung of the ladder. Component 206 also applies force onto the ground 405, and the ladder stiles 402, and the two components 206,207 define a substantially triangular structure. When force is applied to the support by a person climbing the ladder friction with the ground is increased and thereby the base of ladder is prevented from slipping away from the wall 404. The support may include downward-pointing sharp projections 304, such as teeth (fig 5a, 501) or nails (fig 5b, 503), and these projections may also: be tungsten-carbide tipped; be removable; and be angled slightly toward the base of the ladder. To prevent the components 206,207 from becoming accidentally disengaged by movement of the ladder each may include an opening to be hooked over a ladder rung and this can have lips (fig 6, 104,105) with angled edges (fig 6, 601,602) so that the component must be rotated to an appropriate angle to engage it with the ladder. The two components may be joined by a pivot (fig 7, 708) and one of the components (fig 1, 113) may be adjustable in length and substantially vertical when in use.
Patent GB-2448676-A (GB)
Title: Electrochromic colour effects from polymer membranes having conductive coatings
Inventor: DAVIS FRANK
IPC: G02F1/1503
Filed: 2007-01-06
Abstract: A polymeric membrane, such as a polyester film, is coated with a conductive metal film such as gold or silver. It is immersed in an aprotic solvent, such as dimethylformamide (DMF), and preferably also an organic electrolyte such as tetra-n-butylammonium. The immersed, metal coated polymeric membrane then undergoes an electrochromic colour change when electrically polarised. For example, gold and silver coated polymeric membranes undergo a colourless to vivid red colouration when the polarising potential is cycled between 0 and -4V. The colour change may be reversed upon reversal of the polarisation potential. The colour change, or reversal of such a colour change, may be effected by the application of a state state or a cyclic potential waveform.
Patent GB-2451087-A (GB)
Title: Folding electric scooter
Inventor: WU DONALD PIHSIANG
IPC: B62K5/025
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: A folding electric scooter, such as a mobility device or cart for the elderly or disabled, comprises a chassis 10. The front end of the chassis is disposed with a front wheel 22 and a handlebar 20 used to control the direction of the front wheel. The handlebar is a folding structure. The rear end of the chassis is pivotally coupled with a rear rack 30. The rear rack is disposed with a rear wheel 31, a motor 32 and a battery 33. The motor and the battery are used to offer power to the rear wheel. In addition, the rear rack is disposed with a folding four-bar linkage 40, which forms the seat. By such arrangements, when the folding electric scooter is not in use, the four-bar linkage can be folded to fold the seat (figures 3 to 7), and the handlebar can be synchronously folded (figure 8), thus minimizing the whole volume to facilitate transportation and storage of the scooter. Anti-tipping wheels 350 may be used for transporting (figures 10 and 11) the folded scooter.
Patent GB-2453945-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Additive Manufacture Welding
Inventor: CLARK DANIEL
IPC: B23K26/34
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: Additive manufacture apparatus comprising a heat source 14 for forming a melt pool in a substrate 18, a media supply 16 for supplying media 24 to the melt pool and at least one further heat source 26 for applying an adjustable heat flux power or distribution to the substrate such that layers of media 24 are added to the substrate 18. In an embodiment, the further heat source 26 can be array of fibre optic cables connected to a laser and arranged around the heat source 14 (figure 7).
Patent GB-2441255-A (GB)
Title: Broadband over low voltage power lines communications system and method
Inventor: TRZECIAK ANDRZEJ
IPC: H04L25/00
Filed: 2006-04-14
Abstract: A power line communications (PLC) system and method for providing broadband communications over a low voltage power line are disclosed. The system and method comprise a manager that controls access to a bridge for a client where the bridge communicates with the manager to provide the client Internet access. The bridge modulates Ethernet communications from the Internet access to the low voltage power line to provide the modulated Ethernet communications to the client and the client demodulates modulated Ethernet communications from the low voltage power line to yield Ethernet communications.
Patent GB-2456762-A (GB)
Title: Sliding Rod Locking Mechanism
Inventor: MORGAN MICHAEL
IPC: E05C9/18
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: The sliding rod locking mechanism is for use on uPVC doors or the like. The sliding rod looking mechanism comprises a roller/slider (16) mounted to a slider rod (14). The roller/slider is mounted to the slider rod by means of an eccentric mounting, the orientation of the roller/slider being adjustable by rotation of the roller/slider. The roller/slider is provided with an orientation feature (40) for engaging a corresponding feature (56) of an assembly apparatus only when the roller/slider has a particular orientation.
Patent GB-2458953-A (GB)
Title: A power splitter comprising a transmission line and secondary windings arranged about the transmission line.
Inventor: ELLINGBOE ALBERT ROGERS
IPC: H01P3/06
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: A power splitter comprising a transmission line and having at least one secondary winding(s) arranged about the transmission line, the transmission line operably providing a magnetic field which inductively couples power into the secondary winding(s) to provide a splitting of the power from the transmission line. The power splitter may be provided as a broadband, passive, divide by N power splitter that may be advantageously employed in providing power to multiple electrodes within a plasma source.
Patent GB-2461273-A (GB)
Title: Load monitoring system
Inventor: HAEKKINEN SEPPO
IPC: G01G19/08
Filed: 2008-06-24
Abstract: A load monitoring system (5, Fig 31) is used to monitor the loading of a vehicle (1) by a load handling system which is movable through a loading cycle to load a payload module (3) onto the vehicle (1) from the ground (4). The load monitoring system (5) comprises sensors (53, Fig 31) for sensing positional information and loading force information of the load handling system at multiple positions during the loading cycle. A data processor (54, Fig 31) uses this information to calculate the mass of the payload module (3) and the position of the centre of gravity (31) of the payload module (3).
Patent GB-2464717-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Measuring the Melting Point of a Substance
Inventor: HICKS DAVID EDWARD
IPC: G01N25/02
Filed: 2008-10-24
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a melting point of a substance 10 comprises a first part 70 and a second part 73. The first part 70 is provided with a heating device having a cavity (13, figure 2) for receiving a substance-holding container (14), the heating device having an opening (15) through which the cavity can be viewed. The opening (15) is closed by a transparent member (20) which permits there through the transmission of light from the cavity. There is also provided an image obtaining device (71) for obtaining an image of light transmitted from the cavity through the transparent member, and at least one output/input device 72 for transmitting and/or receiving signals. The second part 73 comprises a digital screen 74, a control means for controlling the heating device of the first part and a corresponding input/output device 75. The input/output devices of the first and second parts may be releasably connected to each other. The input/output devices of the first and second parts may be connectable by a flexible connector.
Patent GB-2457795-A (GB)
Title: A health and usage monitoring system (HUMS), and method, for components of a vehicle.
Inventor: LYNCH MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: G01M7/02
Filed: 2009-02-16
Abstract: A plurality of wireless sensors, accelerometers 140, are configured, when activated by a vibration of the vehicle, to monitor one or more components of the vehicle and to communicate health and/or usage data of the one or more components of the vehicle to a data access point 170. The data access point may relay real-time health and/or usage data to an operator of the vehicle, or the health and/or usage data may accessed later. Such a system allows critical components of the vehicle to be monitored so as to reduce failures, and so that repairs to, or replacements of, the critical components of the vehicle may be planned, thus reducing unscheduled downtime. Energy harvesting devices may be used to power the sensors, which may be in a sleep mode until activated by vehicle vibration. The vehicle may be a helicopter.
Patent GB-2471686-A (GB)
Title: A tank having an air pressure discharge system with feedback to optimise discharge
Inventor: BLOUNT MARK
IPC: B60P3/22
Filed: 2009-07-08
Abstract: A regulated pneumatic pressure discharge system for the discharge of bulk liquid from a tank / tanker at a predetermined operating discharge pressure comprises a variable speed compressor having an input 26, 28 for adjusting the compressor speed and an air output connected to a tank, a pressure sensor 22 for measuring an operating discharge pressure, and a feedback management system for monitoring the measured operating discharge pressure from the pressure sensor and adjusting the speed of the compressor by said input so that the operating discharge pressure approaches the target operating discharge pressure. A screw compressor is ideally utilised. The feedback system is ideally linked to an engine management system (e.g. of a vehicle, tanker) to adjust the speed of the compressor. The pressure sensor may be located at the air output. In this way the pressure of the air pumped into the ullage space of a container will be optimal for pneumatic unloading / discharge of the product.
Patent GB-2462378-A (GB)
Title: A switchable bass guitar pickup unit with eight individual pickup coils
Inventor: SIMS MARTIN
IPC: G10H3/18
Filed: 2009-08-12
Abstract: A switchable bass guitar pickup unit includes eight individual pickup coils 1-8, all wired in parallel and hum cancelling configurations. Switches, preferably two three-way toggle switches, are operable to activate the pickup coils 1-8 in fifteen distinct combinations including: split coil configuration; single coil configuration; and hum cancelling, also known as humbucker, configuration. Alternative types of switching means which may be used to select the combinations include two-way toggle switches or rotary switches. The pickup coils 1-8 are ideally arranged in four rows, each row containing two pickup coils 1-8. A blend controller may be provided to select some of the fifteen available combinations.
Patent GB-2473027-A (GB)
Title: Drinks receptacle with deployable handle
Inventor: BLAKE RICHARD
IPC: B65D25/28
Filed: 2009-08-27
Abstract: A drink receptacle 1 comprises a body 2 and a handle 3; the body2 comprising a wall 10 and a base and defining a volume for receiving in use a liquid; the handle 3 being rotatable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, the receptacle 1 further comprising a biasing mechanism for biasing the handle 3 towards the deployed configuration. The handle 3 may be formed by two counter-rotating sections 20. The sections 20 may be retained in their none-deployed position by a latch and released by an actuator button.
Patent GB-2474627-A (GB)
Title: Door closer
Inventor: BLAND TIMOTHY
IPC: E05F1/12
Filed: 2009-09-19
Abstract: A door closer comprises a housing 11 with a spindle 10 which rotates in response to the door being moved between open and closed positions. A piston 12 is disposed for movement in the axial direction. A biasing member such as a spring 13 biases the piston and spindle to a first position. A cam associated with the piston converts rotational movement of the piston into axial movement; the cam may be a helical groove 30 which engages with ball bearing 31 located in the housing; a hydraulic damper may be provided and a one-way seal included between the piston and housing. In an alternative arrangement a door closer comprising two cams is provided wherein a second cam 28 may function to provide a stable position, e.g. when the door is closed. In an alternative arrangement the housing is of plastic and at least a portion of the housing in which the piston runs is received in a metal sleeve 34. In another arrangement the housing is plastic and moulded around at least one metal liner that defines either a hydraulic fluid passage, piston bearing surface, sealing surface or a threaded bore. In another arrangement a door closer is provided wherein the piston biasing force is adjustable by means of an adjustable retaining cap.
Patent GB-2464600-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for removing carcasses from gambrels
Inventor: AIMERS RICHARD
IPC: A22B7/00
Filed: 2009-10-15
Abstract: An apparatus 7 for use with a meat processing system for removing animal carcasses 13 or portions thereof from gambrels comprising a meat rail 5 with one of more skids 1 hanging therefrom and a gambrel 2 supporting an animal carcass depending from each skid. Lifting or support means 10 are provided to lift the carcass independently of the gambrel and pushing means 11 in the form of leg spreaders are configured to remove the carcass from the gambrel. Steadying means 8 may be provided to steady the gambrel during the lifting and pushing operation. The apparatus is configured to function with both symmetrical and bachelor gambrels.
Patent GB-236317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the construction of aircraft wings
IPC: B64C3/00
Filed: 1924-04-22
Abstract: 236,317. Rohrbach, A. April 22, 1924. Planes, construction of. - An aircraft wing comprises a hollow box girder with upper and lower portions forming part of the outer covering, the girder terminating in a pair of spar stumps, joined to it by auxiliary reinforcing layers, for attachment to the machine. The central portion of the wing comprises upper and lower plates secured to the longitudinal mtmbers 1, 2 and transverse bulkheads 5, 10, the part near the root being forked to form stumps 6, 7, and for some distance outwards the structure is reinforced by plates transverse to the bulkheads. The skin at the wing root may be strengthened by riveting, glueing, or screwing additional plates to the upper or lower surface, or channel-section ribs extending longitudinally through the bulkheads may be secured to the inner surface. When the inner end of the wing is to be used for carrying mails or petrol tanks, the longitudinal reinforcing members do not extend to the root of the wing but are coupled to stiffening plates 11, Fig. 5, transmitting the stresses to reinforced walls 12 of the spar stumps.
Patent GB-960023-A (GB)
Title: Process for manufacturing alpha-epichlorohydrin
IPC: C08J3/07
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: Stable butyl rubber latices of high solids content are prepared by emulsifying a solution of the rubber in an aliphatic hydrocarbon having 6 to 8 carbon atoms with water containing an emulsifier to give a crude latex of solids content between 6 and 13 weight per cent, removing the hydrocarbon to give a latex of solids content of 25 to 35 weight per cent and removing water containing excess emulsifier to give a concentrated latex of solids content between 60 and 70%.  The water may be removed by centrifuging or creaming and the water and emulsifier removed may be recycled to the emulsification step.  The concentrated latex may be diluted a second time with an amount of water equal to that removed and again concentrated to a solids content of 60 to 70%. The aqueous latex after removal of the hydrocarbon may be subjected to a two-step centrifugal action in the first of which the impurities are removed and in the second a cream layer of high polymer content and a serum layer of low polymer content are obtained, the serum layer being recycled to the emulsification step.  The latex may be subjected to a strong centrifugal action in an open zone and then a weak one in a restricted separating zone.  The preferred emulsifier is a mixture of the sodium salt of nonyl phenyl ether poly-oxyethylene sulphate and sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate.
Patent GB-141708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to digesters
IPC: D21C7/16
Filed: 1920-04-12
Abstract: 141,708. Aktiebolaget Vaporackumulator. April 12, 1919, [Convention date]. Digesters.-To prevent the liquid contents of a steam-heated digester from flowing into the steam pipe when the pressure in the pipe is below that in the digester, steam, air, water or other fluid at a higher pressure than the maximum pressure on che digester is forced into the steam pipe at a point intermediate of the cut-off valve and a non- return valve. The part T of the steam pipe between the cut-off valve A and the non-return valve B is arranged vertically so as to form a liquid seal. A supply of high pressure steam or other fluid enters the top of the seal from a pipe M. The cut-off valve and the vertical part of the steam pipe are made of acid-proof metal. The high-pressure steam supplied to the seal may be taken from a steam accumulator connected to the boiler by a pipe containing a non-return valve.
Patent GB-952690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the oxidation of hydrocarbons
Inventor: MEYER COLETTE
IPC: C07C409/14
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: Hydroperoxides of monoethylenically unsaturated aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons are produced by contacting the hydrocarbon with molecular oxygen, in the liquid phase and in the presence of at least 1% by weight of the hydrocarbon of at least one metal oxide, the metal being from Group 1B, 2B, or 4 to 8 of the Mendele<\>aef Periodic Table.  The amount of oxide may be up to 50% by weight.  The oxygen may be used in the form of air and the reaction temperature from 0 DEG  to 150 DEG C.  The molecular ratio of hydroperoxide to hydrocarbon in the liquid phase is maintained at less than 0.30.  The mono-olefins preferably contain at least 4 carbon atoms in the molecule, and may be substituted by radicals stable against oxidation , e.g. phenyl The oxides may be regenerated, e.g. by heating in the presence of air.