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Patent GB-2451086-A (GB)
Title: Spacer apparatus
Inventor: MASSEY CHRISTOPHER JON
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: A spacer member 10, comprises a main body 12 and male 14 and female 16 formations located respectively one on the top surface and the other on the bottom surface of the body 12. The formations 14, 16 are engageable with corresponding female 16 and male 14 formations on other such members 10 when the spacer members 10 are arranged one above another, to retain the spacer members in a stack. The male formation 14 is configured such that when a vertical load is applied thereto, the formation 14 will break and substantially cease to extend from the body 12.
Patent GB-2440275-A (GB)
Title: Pipe isolation tool
Inventor: BOWIE ANGUS GEORGE
IPC: F16L55/124
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: The isolation tool 10 comprises a seal unit 30, the seal unit 30 being mounted to a launching assembly 37 for insertion into a section of pipe 20 via a single opening, e.g. a branch or a hot tap connection. The seal unit 30 comprises seal elements 42,44 for engaging the pipe wall to isolate the pipe section 20. The seal elements 42, 44 are initially retained in a retracted configuration. Hydraulic pressure is applied to a cylinder 40, a piston 50 located in the cylinder being translated into the seal unit 30, causing compression of the seal elements 42, 44. The tool 10, when inserted, is rotated by the assembly 37, which includes a clevis 38 and pad eye 41, to take up its position in the pipe.
Patent GB-2447102-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensitive golf glove tally
Inventor: COUBROUGH ANGELA
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A touch sensitive golf tally device 2 is disclosed which records every golf stroke taken as each hole is played. The tally may be incorporated into a flap 3 of a golf glove or any other part of a golfer's attire, e.g. a wrist band (5,Fig.5). The tally may be operated by a finger or thumb and may be reset after each hole is played. The tally may be waterproof and shockproof to withstand adverse weather and the impact of a golf stoke.
Patent GB-2440463-A (GB)
Title: Twin turbocharger apparatus
Inventor: LEAVESLEY MALCOLM GEORGE
IPC: F02B37/22
Filed: 2006-05-04
Abstract: Twin turbocharger apparatus (1) comprising a first stage turbocharger (10) and a second stage turbocharger (20); comprising also a slidable piston (75) for closing or restricting an area over the second stage turbine (16) , and control means (81) which is connected to the slidable piston (75) and which is for controlling the sliding movement of the slidable piston (75) ; and the twin turbocharger apparatus (1) being such that when the slidable piston (75) is in a closed or restricted position for closing or restricting the area over the second stage turbine (16), the exhaust gases are directed to the first stage turbine (8) such that when a given boost pressure is reached on the first stage turbocharger (10) , then the slidable piston (75) operates to control the turbine speed of the first stage turbocharger (10) and to allow exhaust gases to be directed to the second stage turbine (16).
Patent GB-2455306-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle display connection arrangement inverting image if required
Inventor: YEH CHIN-FA
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A connection arrangement for an automotive display 40 includes a male connector disposed within a positioning base of the seat back 15 and a female connector 50 embedded into the rear side of the display. The male connector (30, Fig 7) is positioned at the bottom of the slot 21 of the positioning base 20 and consists of a plurality of male terminals (31) horizontally arranged and electrically coupled to an automotive audio/video player. The female connector includes an upper row of insertion holes (51) and a lower row of insertion holes (51) for a practical connection to the male connector in an obverse direction and a reverse direction. The front and rear sides of the face end of a control circuit board (70, Fig 11) include first signal contacts (71) and second signal contacts (72) opposing to the rear end of the female terminals (51a, 52a) of the insertion holes (51, 52) of the upper and lower rows. The signal contacts are adapted to be a detection module to detect if the female connector is in an obverse direction or a reverse direction, thereby determining if the display is in an obverse direction and a reverse direction. Thus, an automatic turning process can be carried out for the adjustment of the image output. Thus the display can be mounted with the connector at the top or the bottom, offering a choice of display heights, and the picture will be inverted if necessary.
Patent GB-2444847-A (GB)
Title: Multi-channel battery charger
Inventor: LIDDELL THOMAS MARK
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: A multi-channel charger 1 comprises two or more individual smart chargers 3 that are capable of standing alone which are all connected to a single electrical power input 2. The electrical power input 2 may receive ac or dc power. If ac power is received, this may be rectified to provide dc power. Each individual smart charger 3 may have heat dissipation means such as a heat exchanger or a heat sink. The multi-channel charger 1 may have a further heat sink or heat exchanger which is contact with the heat exchanger or heat sink of each smart charger 3.
Patent GB-2444468-A (GB)
Title: Visitor control and tracking system
Inventor: DUGAN REGINA E
IPC: G07C11/00
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: A visitor control and tracking system for a venue (4) having various access points (6, 7) and multiple destination points (Z1-Z4) includes a monitoring system (120) that tracks location and movement of visitors to the venue (4). Prior to entering the venue (4), visitors first interact with one of a plurality of screening centers (40) which performs a security scan. A controller (130) operatively connected to the plurality of screening centers (40) determines a visitor associated metric for each of the plurality of destination points (Z1-Z4). Once the controller (130) determines the visitor associated metric, information is provided to the visitors that will help guide them about the venue (4). The information can be provided on a display (79) provided on each of the plurality of screening centers (40) and/or on displays (150 a-j) provided about the venue (4).
Patent GB-2459654-A (GB)
Title: Safety line traveller
Inventor: JONES KARL
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: A safety line traveler includes a traveler body 3 having an open sided receiving channel 11 for receiving a longitudinal section of safety line. An occluder 5 is moveable between an open position in which access into and out of the channel 11 via the open side is at a maximum, and a closed position in which access into and out of the channel via the open side is at a minimum. The open side of the channel 11 is at least partly occluded by the occluder 5 element in the closed position. Movement of the occluder 5 between open and closed positions may be along a guide path. The guide path may be defined by guide channels 6 in one of the occluder and the traveler body, follower formations 7 may be provided on the other of the occluder 5 and the traveler body 3 . The guide channels 6 may be L-shaped.
Patent GB-2461517-A (GB)
Title: Method of managing a transmission mode of a wireless device
Inventor: QUADRI SADIA
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2008-06-30
Abstract: A method of managing a transmission mode of a wireless device in a wireless network having a plurality of wireless devices is carried out at the wireless device, and comprises receiving a signal transmitted at a particular transmission rate from a further wireless device, determining the transmission rate of the received signal, and managing the transmission mode of the wireless device in accordance with the determined transmission rate.
Patent GB-2464997-A (GB)
Title: Bottle with drinking cup
Inventor: MUNIR MUHAMMAD
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2008-07-19
Abstract: A bottle 4 has a drinking cup 2 attached to the bottle neck 3 via screw thread. The provision of the cup 2 prevents the need to drink directly from the bottle 4. Water may be poured into the cup 2 (or glass) from the bottle 4 once the cup is unscrewed. The bottle 4 can contain mineral water.
Patent GB-2462852-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable steering wheel assembly
Inventor: WIHINEN KIMMO TAPANI
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: A utility vehicle 10 comprising a cab 12 which houses a steering wheel assembly 20 comprising a steering wheel 22 rotatably mounted to a support body 24 which is mounted on one transversely facing side to a fixture of the cab. The support body 24 may also be mounted to an armrest assembly 40 at the side of the driver's seat 18, which may be mounted on a rotatable platform 50 on the cab floor 30. The armrest assembly 40 may comprise a console having a user interface and the support body 24 may be mounted to the console unit located to one side of the driver's seat 18. The armrest assembly 40 may comprise a longitudinally extending member affixed to the driver's seat at its rearward end and a transversely extending member serving to mount the support body 24 to the forward end of the longitudinally extending member. The steering wheel 22 may be mounted to a face of the support body 24 which serves as a dashboard with a display. The assembly 20 provides an asymmetric mounting arrangement for the steering console, leaving the space underneath clear of any supporting structure and providing improved legroom for the driver.
Patent GB-2464673-A (GB)
Title: Frame work for supporting a bulk bag during emptying
Inventor: CUTLER KENNETH GEORGE
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2008-10-20
Abstract: A frame work includes three or four legs and may support a one tonne bag of sand, ballast, aggregate, etc at sufficient height to allow a wheelbarrow to be placed underneath the bag. The plate may include a hole through which material may flow, e.g. into the wheelbarrow. A hole may be cut in the base of the bag through which material may flow into the wheelbarrow. The flow may be controlled means of a movable plate underneath the holes, which plate may slide (figures 1 & 2) or rotate (figure 3). The legs may include feet to prevent sinking into soft ground. The framework may be used at building or construction sites.
Patent GB-2466244-A (GB)
Title: A modular jigsaw puzzle
Inventor: MCLEAN KENNETH
IPC: A63F9/10
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle 301 comprising a plurality of modules 303, 305, each adapted for arrangement with at least one other module, is disclosed. Each module comprises a plurality of jigsaw pieces (1 - 18, A - R), and has an associated image (figure 4a). The modules may be adapted for arrangement in one or more predetermined shapes. Preferably, at least one of the modules is reversible, comprising first and second images on first and second faces (figures 4(a), 4(c)). Following arrangement of the puzzle pieces to display the first image, the second image may be obtained by systematically reversing and relocating and the puzzle pieces. This rearrangement may be performed by relocating pieces either from successive columns (figure 2) or from successive rows. The jigsaw pieces may be identical in shape.
Patent GB-2469043-A (GB)
Title: A reheated gas turbine system having a fuel cell
Inventor: TURNER JAMES WILLIAM GRIFFITH
IPC: F02C1/05
Filed: 2009-03-30
Abstract: A gas turbine system comprises a gas compressor 10, an upstream fuel cell 12, an intermediate turbine 20 and an output turbine 40. The upstream fuel cell receives gas compressed by the compressor 10 and heats the gas passing therethrough and also generates electrical power. The intermediate turbine 20 receives the gas previously heated in the fuel cell and is connected to and drives the compressor 10. The output turbine 40 receives gas output by the intermediate turbine 20 and produces power. Expanded gas leaving the intermediate turbine passes to the output turbine through either or both of a downstream combustion chamber 30 and/or a downstream fuel cell, whereby the expanded gas is reheated prior to expansion in the output turbine 40. Preferably the system is configured such that the temperature of the gas received by the output turbine 40 is higher than the temperature of the gas received by 20 the intermediate turbine 20.
Patent GB-2473504-A (GB)
Title: Screening compounds for treatment of bipolar disorder
Inventor: MUDGE ANNE WHITE
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: A cell-based assay to determine whether a test compound activates or inhibits the rate of synthesis and/or turnover and/or hydrolysis of phosphoinositides in the membranes of neurons, comprises treating cultured neurons from mammalian cerebral frontal cortex with radioactive myo-inositol and the test compound, and determining whether the test compound alters the ratio of radioactive myo-inositol incorporated into the cytoplasm as compared with the cell membrane, or alters the total amount or radioactive myo-inositol incorporated into the cytoplasm and the cell membrane, or alters the rate on entering into or effluxing from the neuron, or the rate at which radioactive myo-inositol is released from the membrane. Preferably tritiated myo-inositol is used. Where a compound inhibits the rate of synthesis of phosphoinositides in the membranes of neurons, this may indicate that it is an inhibitor of inositol monophosphatase (IMPase) or that it is an inhibitor of phosphatidylinositide-synthase (PI-synthase), or that it is an inhibitor of the influx of inositol into neurons. The assay is used to screen compounds for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Patent GB-2467620-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle work stand
Inventor: ECKERSLEY STUART ALEXANDER
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2009-09-21
Abstract: A support assembly for a bicycle comprises a support plate 2 arranged to be mountable to a vertical structure such as a wall. A mounting plate 8 is arranged to be slidable downwardly under gravity onto the support plate 2. Mounting plate 8 is arranged to support a bicycle in a raised position. The mounting plate may be tapered from a first end 8a to a second end 8b such that the taper corresponds to that of the support plate 2. A bicycle engagement assembly is connected to mounting plate 8. The bicycle engagement assembly includes engagement member 12 which is mountable in a seat tube of a bicycle.
Patent GB-2475314-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for inspection of components made of electrically conductive material by partial saturation eddy current testing
Inventor: BOENISCH ANDREAS
IPC: G01B7/06
Filed: 2009-11-16
Abstract: An inspection tool fig. 2(a) for non-destructive testing of a component 17 made of electrically conductive material comprises one or more sensor modules employing rotationally movably mounted permanent magnets 27, which provide means for generating variable DC magnetic field 36 within the component, and eddy current probes 20 to provide means for performing a partial saturation eddy current test upon the component. The eddy current probe preferably comprises an integrated magnetic field sensor 21. In an inspection method a first step employs selecting a frequency and strength for AC current to drive eddy current coils 20. In a second step strength of DC magnetic field generated within component 17 is varied until permeability measured by Hall sensors 21 corresponds to a predetermined value. In a third step a partial saturation eddy current test is performed by scanning the sensor module over the surface of the component 17 to monitor the impedance signal detected by eddy current coils 20 and the magnetic field strength signals detected by Hall sensors 21. The signal detected by eddy current coils 20 indicates presence of defects and both signals can be analysed to identify defect type. Varying strength of DC magnetic field varies depth of penetration at which partial saturation eddy current test is performed. Permeability measurement also allows appropriate magnetic field density to be maintained throughout scan to compensate for variations in distance between sensor module and component. Apparatus and methods are suited for inspection of remotely located tubular components in the oil and gas industries, e.g. flexible risers.
Patent GB-2476120-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle rear suspension with selectable rising or falling rate.
Inventor: MACKIE PAUL SIMON
IPC: B62K25/28
Filed: 2009-12-14
Abstract: A bicycle suspension system comprises a linkage arrangement which can easily be converted by the rider whilst the bicycle is stationary to provide either a rising rate or falling rate suspension system. A pivot 12 of a rocker link 11 is detachable from a bicycle frame 1 where it provides a falling leverage ratio acting upon a damper 6, and re-attachable at a secondary pivot location 10 to provide a rising leverage ratio acting upon the damper 6. The linkage is thereby reconfigured between rising rate and falling rate suspension leverage. The operation may be carried out using basic tools or an integral quick release clamp system.
Patent GB-1256340-A (GB)
Title: New dyestuffs
Inventor: BERRIE ALISTAIR HOWARD
IPC: C09B29/15
Filed: 1968-06-27
Abstract: 1,256,340. Monoazo disperse dyes. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. 4 June, 1969 [27 June, 1968], No. 10033/71. Divided out of 1,249,641. Heading C4P. Disperse monoazo dyes of formula in which A is an optionally substituted aryl radical, X is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl or aryl group, and Z is an optionally substituted alkyl group are prepared by coupling in aqueous alkaline conditions a diazo compound derived from A-NH 2  with a coupling component of formula the symbols being as above there being no free sulphonic or carboxylic acid groups present. In particular 4-chloroaniline is diazotized and coupled with 1-ethyl-6-hydroxypyrid-2-one or its 4-methyl-, 4-benzyl- and 4-(p-methoxybenzyl)-, derivatives to give yellow-green dyes.
Patent GB-420645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to thermionic valves and other electron discharge devices and methods of manufacturing the same
IPC: H01J19/46
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 420,645. Discharge apparatus. TELEFUNKEN GES. FUR DRAHTLOSE TELEGRAPHIE, 12, Hallesches Ufer, Berlin. April 3, 1934, No. 10111. Convention date, April 3, 1933. [Class 39 (i)] In a thermionic valve or other electron - discharge apparatus the electrodes are held in position by a mass which is cast around the electrodes after they are in position. In one form an insulating bridge 15 has on its upper side one or more recesses 16, the electrode ends 9, 10, 11 are passed through holes in the bridge which is fixed on supports 7, 8. A powdered mass consisting for example of magnesium, aluminium or beryllium oxide with a binder such as ammonium borate and water is placed in the recess or recesses and then heated to a fusing temperature of say 500‹ C., to solidify the mass and fix the electrodes. In other forms templates and moulds may be used in which the mass is solidified, a bridge such as shown in Fig. 1 being dispensed with. The jaws of the template may be used to transmit the heat to the mass ; the template &c., may be arranged to construct a number of valves simultaneously. A holding mass 24, 31, Fig. 5, may be used at both ends of the electrodes and to allow for expansion of the wire connections one of each of the parts thereof may be in the form of a tube 33 to receive the wire in the other part. To avoid excessive bending due to heat expansion, the electrodes and their fixing wires may be made of materials with differing co-efficients of expansion. A number of bridges formed as described may be arranged side by side or at angles to one another to form the whole or part of a frame surrounding the electrode system.
Patent GB-916457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to containers for liquids and to means for assembling togethera plurality of containers
Inventor: FOX CLIFFORD EYTON
IPC: F16L3/223
Filed: 1958-03-28
Abstract: 916,457. Spring clips. BAIRD & TATLOCK (LONDON) Ltd. March 31, 1959 [March 28, 1958], No. 10146/58. Class 44. A batch of containers comprises a number of cylindrical articles such as test tubes 6-11 held together by double-ended spring clips 12-21 which are formed by riveting together two generally U-shaped, lipped, clips, Fig. 1. The addition of more containers forms a flexible belt which can, for example, be wound round a driving capstan.
Patent GB-178824-A (GB)
Title: Complex arseno-stibino compounds and process of making the same
IPC: C07F9/92
Filed: 1922-04-10
Abstract: Arseno-stibino compounds of the following general formula <FORM:0178824/2/1> where R1, R2 = hydrogen, alkyl, acyl, or the methylene sulphoxylate group, are obtained by reducing mixtures of the corresponding arsinic and stibinic acids or their sodium salts, or of the corresponding nitro-bodies, by agents such as tin, stannous chloride, or zinc dust in the presence of acid, hypophosphorous acid, phosphorous acid, sulphur dioxide in the presence of potassium iodide, but preferably by sodium hydrosulphite.  The products may, if necessary, be converted into the soluble dihydrochlorides or methylene sulphoxylates.  According to examples:-equimolecular quantities of 3-nitro-4-hydroxyphenylarsinic and stibinic acids as solutions of their sodium salts are added to a solution of sodium hydrosulphite with or without addition of magnesium chloride; the precipitated product is filtered off and converted into the dihydrochloride by methyl-alcoholic hydrochloric acid, or into the monomethylenesulphoxylate by means of sodium formaldehyde sulphoxylate.  The products are of value in treating protozoal diseases.
Patent GB-726997-A (GB)
Title: Improved tool, such as a milling cutter or broach, with inserted blades
IPC: B23F21/16
Filed: 1953-04-14
Abstract: 726,997. Milling-cutters; broaches &c. WALZTECHNIK GES. April 14, 1953 (Sept. 2, 1952], No. 10196/53. Class 83 (3). A tool, such as a milling cutter or broach, comprises teeth 2 inserted in slots in a body and each retained by a member 15 having opposite flat faces acting on the faces of recesses formed respectively in the tooth and the cutter body. Each pin may be in two parts inserted from opposite sides of the body. The recesses are formed to give clearance 12a, 13a on two sides. The blade slots are staggered forwardly of the cutter centre-line Mc as at k.
Patent GB-190407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to wind shields
IPC: B60J1/20
Filed: 1922-04-11
Abstract: 190,407. Miles, G. F. April 11, 1922. Windscreens.-A windscreen for motor vehicles and the like comprises a lower section 3, an upper section 4, and a secondary upper shield 5, preferably of coloured glass, to which is pivoted a deflecting shield 1 adapted to hang downwardly and rearwardly so that its lower edge is above and in front of the shield 3 affording an open space for unobstructed vision. The shield 7 may be suspended from an extended portion of the hood 1 and may be flat instead of curved, as shewn.
Patent GB-827553-A (GB)
Title: Coating ferrous articles with aluminium base alloys
Inventor: RUSSELL JAMES BURTON
IPC: C22C21/02
Filed: 1957-03-29
Abstract: Hot-dip coating of ferrous base metals with aluminium is facilitated by using an alloy containing 1-6% Si and at least one of Cr, Mo, W from 0.1%-0.4% not exceeding 0.5% in all.  In addition the following may be present:-Be 0.001-0.015%, Zn 0.5-2%, B 0.02-0.2%, Ti 0.02-0.2%, V 0.1-0.25%, Zr 0.1-0.25% and impurities such as Fe and Cu may also be present.  The base may be bright annealed, fluxed or pickled before immersion and details of these processes are given.