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Patent GB-2429123-A (GB)
Title: Connector for providing waterproof connection and its connection state examining method
Inventor: SHIRAI YOSHIAKI
IPC: H01R13/641
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: A connector (10) having a waterproof function is provided which includes a female member (20) and a male member (40). The female member includes an inner tube portion (23) having a base part (26) having an outer peripheral surface covered with a sealing member (27). The female member includes an outer tube portion (22) having a peep window (28) formed therein such that the sealing member is visible. When coupling of the male member and the female member is complete, the sealing member is hidden by a tube (42) of the male member.
Patent GB-2447240-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable system for processing digital data symbols
Inventor: GAUSE JORN
IPC: G06F15/78
Filed: 2007-01-04
Abstract: A data processing system 10 has a reconfigurable logic unit 11 and a storage unit 12-14. Data symbols are placed in the storage unit sequentially. One or more data symbols are processed by the logic unit. The logic unit is then reconfigured and the symbols are processed again. This may be repeated with more configurations to carry out more processing tasks. The storage unit may have two memory units 12,13 so that the symbols being processed may be read from one unit and written to the other. The system may be a digital radio receiver which carries out an FFT calculation in the first configuration and a PSK demodulation in the second configuration. In this case, the symbol is an OFDM symbol.
Patent GB-2437198-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for improved management or server devices
Inventor: ALDRIDGE TOMM
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for improved management of devices, one embodiment of which includes a plurality of system components (210), at least one of which includes an antenna (216) coupled to the system component to transmit signals containing information related to at least one performance aspect of the system component. Other embodiments include a management entity (212) to receive the signals and analyze the information contained therein and to provide control signals meant to cause an alteration in at least one performance aspect of a system component (210).
Patent GB-2454527-A (GB)
Title: User interface system for a motor vehicle
Inventor: MCCULLOUGH FRANCIS
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: A user interface system 10 for a vehicle offering economic customization, includes a display unit 12 having a display 13 identifying at least one device (e.g. radio, navigation system) and its available features, at least one control 15 for performing operations available via the display 12, a human-machine interface controller 19 coupled to the display unit 12 and to the control 15. Advantageously, the appearance of the display is based on the control selected or operated, so that only functions available for selection by a user are displayed. The system also comprises a volatile memory 20 storing service interfaces sending a signal command which operates the device based upon the operation of control 15 or other service interface. The HMI 19 includes software graphical components 21 containing a set of predetermined rules which govern their appearance that can be reconfigured to obtain each particular display screen design when required, and a non-volatile memory 17 comprising a database 18 therein storing customised data that governs operations conducted by the HMI controller 19.
Patent GB-2447560-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler with actuating mouthpiece cover
Inventor: SMITH SIMON JAMES
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A dry powder inhaler comprises a mouthpiece 12 through which in use a user can inhale a powdered medicament. A mouthpiece obstruction or cover 6,8 is arranged to prevent a user properly inhaling through the mouthpiece. A plurality of medicament doses are provided in individually sealed compartments 24. The inhaler has means 48,50 for breaching the seal 25 of one of said compartments 24 to establish a pathway between that compartment and the mouthpiece 12, wherein the mouthpiece obstruction or cover 6, 8 is mechanically coupled to the seal breaching means 48, 50 so as to operate the latter when the mouthpiece obstruction or cover is opened. Also disclosed is a dry powder inhaler comprising a plurality of dose compartments 24 covered by sealing member 25. The inhaler further comprises one or more piercers 52, 54. The piercers 52, 54 are so shaped and arranged that upon penetration of the sealing member they form a hollow tube therewith for communicating with the interior of the compartment.
Patent GB-2461545-A (GB)
Title: A centrifugal clutch
Inventor: MOORE JOHN WESTWOOD
IPC: F16D43/08
Filed: 2008-07-02
Abstract: A centrifugal clutch 10, for a transmission unit that drives ancillary devices, comprises one or more flyweights or balls 46 that engage facing reaction surfaces 40, 42 of input and output parts 14, 18 and rotate about an axis of rotation of an input shaft 12. When the input shaft 12 rotates the balls apply a separation force acting to separate a first clutch surface 16 on the input part and a second clutch surface 20 on the output part. In a first range of rotational speeds of the input shaft the first and second clutch surfaces are engaged and the output part is locked to the input part and rotates with the rotating input shaft and in a second range of rotational speeds of the input shaft the output part is allowed to rotate independently from the input part.
Patent GB-2447204-A (GB)
Title: Active reconfigurable stretch forming
Inventor: FORSYTH ROSS
IPC: B21D22/26
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: This invention concerns an active reconfigurable stretch forming tool, and in another aspect the invention is a method of stretch forming. The tool comprises an array of extensible shape forming elements which are driven in extension to produce the same force per unit area across a workpiece during shape forming. An array of limit switches are located in front of the array of shape forming elements, such that each shape forming element is driven in extension towards a respective limit switch during shape forming. In use, each limit switch is activated by the workpiece as it is shaped and each switch, upon activation, prevents further extension of the respective driven element. The tool and method are useful in the forming of three dimensional shapes in solid sheet metal or mesh, to produce panels for reflector antennas.
Patent GB-2449015-A (GB)
Title: Method of generating a position error signal,method of writing a data track,and method and apparatus for testing a head
Inventor: MILES MICHAEL ALAN
IPC: G11B5/455
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A method of generating a position error signal for a desired radial position of a read/write head relative to a data track of a disk (1) is disclosed. In the method the track has a plurality of servo bursts defining a plurality of servo nulls (108) for the track (101), the servo nulls being positioned such that there are servo nulls at more than four different radial positions relative to the track, the servo nulls defining a predetermined locus (24) e.g. aspiral, having a known position relationship with the track (101), the locus extending across the radial extent of the track (101) and a method for testing a read/write head.
Patent GB-2450447-A (GB)
Title: Bi-directional flapper valve
Inventor: PURKIS DANIEL
IPC: E21B34/12
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: The invention provides a valve assembly comprising a conduit (1) with a bore (1b) for passage of fluid therethrough. The valve assembly also comprises a sealing member (30) that is movable within the conduit 1 to open and close the bore (1b). The seal assembly has a valve seat (20, 22) on which the sealing member (30) seals when the bore (1b) is closed, and wherein the valve seat (20, 22) is movable within the conduit (1). The invention also provides a valve assembly comprising a sealing member (30), a first valve seat (20) for the sealing member, and a second valve seat (22) for the sealing member. The valve assemblies can be resettable. The invention further provides a flapper valve assembly wherein the flapper (30) is pivotable through more than 90{ and a bi-directional flapper valve assembly.
Patent GB-2451037-A (GB)
Title: Handheld electronic device and method for performing spell checking during text entry and for providing a spell-check learning feature
Inventor: FUX VADIM
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with a disambiguation routine that is operable to disambiguate text input. In addition to identifying and outputting representations of language objects that are stored in the memory and that correspond with a text input, the device is able to perform a spell check routine during input of a text entry and to learn and automatically correct mistakes typically made by the particular
Patent GB-2464747-A (GB)
Title: Method for detection of analyte in microarray
Inventor: LAU LOK TING
IPC: G01N21/17
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: A method for detecting a target analyte associated with nano-sized gold and/or silver detection labels in a microarray of samples, the labels being indicative of presence or absence of a target analyte in a sample, comprises, illuminating a sample group with at least one wavelength light, said sample group including a plurality of samples potentially containing the target analyte, detecting intensity of light reflected, absorbed or emitted from the sample group when illuminated with the or each wavelength, recording groups of values associated with the light intensity reflected, absorbed or emitted from the sample group, with each group of values associated with the or each wavelength, comparing the groups of values associated with each wavelength light and determining the presence or absence of the target analyte based on the highest value. The light may be in the IR-visible-UV range.
Patent GB-2465814-A (GB)
Title: An enzyme composition comprising an amylase for the treatment of disease
Inventor: ARBAB TARIG SAYED MUSTAFA
IPC: A61K8/66
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: An enzyme and protein pharmaceutical compound complex having active enzymes and proteins comprising Trimethylglycine, an amylase, a lipase and a protease. Specific enzymes in the composition termed 'Amzylite' include 4-a-D-glucan glucanohydrolase, Exo-1,4-a-glucosidase, Beta-fructofuranosidase, Protease, Pectinase, Lipase, Cellulase, Lactase, and Malt Diastase. The composition may be used for cosmetic uses or the treatment of diseases associated with excess levels of polysaccharides, disaccharides, and monosaccharides in the blood, urine and tissues and the treatment of enzymes activity malfunction or inactivity in the blood, saliva, urine and body (eg of amylases). Diseases treated my include diabetes. New diagnostic tests and diagnostic test devices including test strips and analysers for the detection of enzyme malfunctions or inactivity or excess saccharides (monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides) in the blood, urine, body fluids and tissues are also claimed.
Patent GB-2466451-A (GB)
Title: Processing a thermoset material with a flow agent
Inventor: SCOTT KENNETH LATIMER
IPC: B29C45/18
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: A method of processing a thermoset material and an apparatus 15 for the same are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a mixture of particles of a thermoset material and a flow agent, said flow agent having a melting temperature below a pyrolysis temperature of the thermoset material, heating said mixture of particles to at least said melting temperature to cause said flow agent to become a fluid and forcing said fluid containing said thermoset material through a die to cause a rise in temperature to about said pyrolysis temperature. Preferably, the thermoset material is waste vulcanised rubber, whereas the flow agent may comprise at least one of low or high density polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate, silicone or polyvinyl acetate. The apparatus comprises a container, heater, a die and a forcing mechanism operable to force the fluid containing the thermoset material through the die.
Patent GB-2465047-A (GB)
Title: Prediction of signals
Inventor: CRAVEN PETER GRAHAM
IPC: G10L21/00
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: In lossy data compression of a signal using ADPCM, an adaptive de-correlation or "prediction" filter is used to reduce the amplitude of the signal, the spectral dynamic range of the signal also being reduced. This latter reduction is effected in a non-uniform manner, if known techniques are used, with regions of high spectral density being compressed more than regions of low spectral density. The present invention recognizes that using a uniform compression ratio results in a better tradeoff between compression and robustness to transmission channel errors. A method is described for obtaining a uniform compression ratio by adjusting coefficients of the decorrelation filter in dependence on coefficients of an adaptive training filter that is fed from the output of the decorrelation filter. The purpose of the adaptive whitening filter in the first aspect of the invention is to provide coefficients that vary with time which represent the response which depends on the spectrum of the partially whitened signal and which are used in the step of adjusting. Therefore, the spectral relationship of the partially whitened or compressed signal depends in a controlled manner on the spectrum of the input signal. The invention aims to provide high prediction gain while maintaining good stability and convergence properties.
Patent GB-2477487-A (GB)
Title: Injection device
Inventor: NICHOLLS CLIVE
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2009-10-12
Abstract: A safety arrangement for injection devices which inhibit operation of the drive mechanism when the housing is open. An injection device is described with a separable elongate housing (10, 12) for receiving in use charged syringe (24) which has a drive mechanism disposed in a rear part of the housing for expressing a dose from the syringe. The housing may be opened to allow loading or unloading of a syringe, and the drive mechanism is cocked when the housing is open. Operation of the drive mechanism is inhibited when the housing is open, for example by blocking forward movement of a drive plunger or inhibiting movement of a release trigger. In one embodiment an elongate finger (36, 40) may prevent the actuation of the drive mechanism. In a second embodiment a latch (42, 44) in combination with a keyway (48) may provide the blocking action.
Patent GB-2475890-A (GB)
Title: Shape memory torsion actuator
Inventor: WALLS-BRUCK MARCUS PETER JOHANNES
IPC: F03G7/06
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: An actuating apparatus can provide an actuating rotation or force on demand. The actuating apparatus comprises a resilient member 40 which may include a plurality of elongate rods 30 and opposite end-mounts 31 arranged to move relative to each other. An actuating member such an elongate helically wound shape memory alloy wire 20 is attached to the ends of the resilient member to change the shape of the element e.g, by twisting when actuated, such as by electrically heating the actuating element. The resilient member may include a matrix 40 surrounding the elongate rods 30, which in a hardened state locks the flexible member in its configuration and when in a softened state allows the flexible member 10 to change configuration either by actuation or due to the resilience of the resilient member 10. A heater 41 may be provided to change the matrix between hard and soft states.
Patent GB-573651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of mono-nitration products of toluene
Filed: 1944-05-24
Abstract: Toluene is nitrated with a nitric ester of a normal primary saturated aliphatic alcohol, ethyl to amyl, or a monochlor derivative thereof, and a dehydrating mineral acid at a temperature above 40 DEG  C.  The mineral acid is used in excess of that required to convert the ester to nitric acid.  In the examples: (1) sulphuric acid is reacted with ethyl nitrate and toluene.  The product is diluted with water, the acid layer separated and the organic phase washed with water and sodium carbonate solution and distilled to separate the mononitro toluenes.  The isomers are isolated by fractionation.  (2) Toluene, chloroethyl nitrate and sulphuric acid are treated similarly.  (3) Toluene, butylnitrate and sulphuric acid are also treated similarly.
Patent GB-198164-A (GB)
Title: An improved coin-freed machine for delivery of sweetmeats and the like
IPC: G07F11/18
Filed: 1922-04-08
Abstract: 198,164. Sturrock R. F., and Dewar, F. G. April 8, 1922. Delivery of articles stored in piles; coin action, mechanical-connection and thrust.-The delivery drawer e for sweetmeats &c., when pulled, rotates by means of a chain f a coin carrier disc m mounted on a spindle h, Fig. 3, and carrying a coin resting between lugs o. The coin as it is carried round engages a stud t on an arm q fixed to a spindle p from a cam k on the spindle h to allow the drawer to be opened fully. The drawer is returned by a coiled spring acting on the spindle h. To prevent the drawer from being returned fully before its contents are taken out a stop rod w engages with a notch 12 therein. The rod w is withdrawn when the next coin is inserted in the slot n. The coin is pressed past a stud 13 on a bell-crank lever u to move the lever which is pivoted on the spindle p and is connected to the rod w. A slope 16 on the drawer raises and supports the remaining articles of the pile. Coin-slit closing-devices.-When the machine is empty, a " following weight " 11 through an arm 9 rocks a pin 5 which, by engaging a cam 7, is projected across the coin slot. An extension 10 of the arm 9 actuates the lever u to withdraw the stop rod w. The weight 11 has a web 18 fitting a slot in the drawer and a toe 17 to rest on the articles. Fraud, preventing. - According to the Provisional Specification a spring stop may be fitted to prevent the apparatus from being worked by coins attached to wires or springs.
Patent GB-1107110-A (GB)
Title: Sulfite diesters
IPC: A01N41/02
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: Sulphite diesters of formula <FORM:1107110/C2/1> where R = a substituted or unsubstituted acyclic alkynyl group and R1 = a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group are made by a process comprising reacting an alcohol of formula ROH or R1OH with thionyl chloride at - 5-30 DEG  C. to provide a chlorosulphinate and then reacting said chlorosulphinate with an alcohol of formula R1OH or ROH respectively at - 10-50 DEG  C.  The compounds where R = alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl and R1 = haloalkynyl or where R = haloalkyl, halocycloalkyl, haloalkenyl or haloalkynyl and R1 = alkynyl or haloalkynyl are claimed per se.  The compounds are used as pesticides.ALSO:Nematocidal compositions contain as an active ingredient a mixed sulphite diester of formula <FORM:1107110/A5-A6/1> where R = a substituted or unsubstituted a cyclic alkynyl group and R1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group.  Nematodes are controlled by treating the soil with one of these compounds.
Patent GB-215537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in weighing balances
IPC: G01G21/08
Filed: 1923-04-13
Abstract: 215,537. McLachlan, R. W. April 13, 1923. Beams; bearings.-In order to permit of fine adjustment of the beams of chemical and other balances relative to the centre knife-edge the end portions of the beam are slotted and the adjustment is made by springing open the slats preferably by means of tapered screws. As shown in Fig. 2, the end portion of the beam is slotted and a tapered screw D is used to expand the slot and thus adjust the distance between the end knife-edge B<1> and the centre knife-edge. The adjustment may be applied to one or to both ends of the beam and may be applied to equal armed and unequal armed beams.
Patent GB-473339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to interior heating apparatus for motor vehicles propelled by internal combustion engines
IPC: B60H1/20
Filed: 1936-04-07
Abstract: 473,339. Heating vehicles. SLEE, A. G. April 7, 1936, No. 10274. [Class 64 (ii)] A boiler 1 of saddle shape is arranged outside a vertical portion 2 of the exhaust pipe of a motor vehicle just below the exhaust manifold 3. Flow and return pipes 4, 6 are connected to a radiator 5, and the return pipe 6 is connected by a pipe 8 to a tank 9. In use, steam is generated and fills the upper parts of the radiator and boiler, displacing the water into the tank 9. The return pipe 6 is so arranged as to constitute a trap which prevents steam flowing from the boiler in the reverse direction. If the control valve 10 is closed, the boiler fills with steam which prevents the entry of water. A safety valve may be provided. The pipe 8 may be connected to the cooling system of the engine instead of to the tank 9, or the tank 9 may be clamped to the exhaust pipe alongside the boiler, Fig. 2 (not shown). The radiator 5 is arranged in the path of an air stream entering the vehicle from outside. A boiler 1, Fig. 4, particularly suitable for compression ignition engines, is tubular and is welded to the exhaust pipe 2, with a transverse pipe 21. In Fig. 3 (not shown), the radiator is arranged in a ventilating duct associated with an electric fan. Specification 439,725 is referred to.
Patent GB-869837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in selector or control devices for hinged rebated double doors
IPC: E05F5/12
Filed: 1959-03-25
Abstract: 869,837. Control devices for hinged rebated double doors. NEWMAN & SONS Ltd., WILLIAM, and EDGLEY, N. H. Jan. 1, 1960 [March 25, 1959], No. 10282/59. Class 65(1). A control device for a pair of hinged rebated doors 2, 3 comprises an angularly movable stay 28 adapted to engage the door 3 which should close last and a spring-loaded plunger 12 which moves the stay to an operative doorretaining position (as shown) and is caused to hold it in this position by catch means engageable with a part 15 carried by the plunger and controlled by the door 2 which should close first, the plunger 12 being axially adjustable relative to the part 15 to enable the door retaining position of the stay to be varied in angle. The catch means comprises a lever 22 pivoted to the frame 7 of the device at 21 and biased towards the part 15 by a spring 23, the shorter arm 22a of the lever having latching engagement with an abutment 19 on the part 15. The stay is held in the operative position until the door 2 abuts the longer arm 22b of the lever and rotates the lever out of latching engagement with the abutment, the door 3 then closing and rotating the stay to a position parallel to the plane of the closed doors, during which rotation the spring 18 of the plunger is loaded. The plunger engages a heel 31 of the stay and is screwed into a threaded bore 16 in the part 15, the latter being non-rotatably mounted in the frame 7 so that rotation of the plunger effects the axial adjustment. A slot 24 to receive a screwdriver is provided in the end of the plunger for this purpose.
Patent GB-289083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to level luffing jib cranes
IPC: B66C23/10
Filed: 1928-04-05
Abstract: 289,083. Irureta, J. April 23, 1927, [Convention date]. Jib cranes.-To ensure horizontal movement of the load in luffing, the load rope 8 passes over a compensating pulley 10 carried by a counterweight 3, and the counterweight is suspended at 20 in bights of tail ropes 7 wound on fusees 6 which rotate with the luffing drums 5. As shown, the luffing drums haul on both ends of a rope 16 passing over a sheave 17 attached to the jib. The load rope 8 passes from the pulley 10 to a guide sheave remote from the jib foot so as to run in the same direction as the luffing ropes. The method of determining the contour of the fusee to ensure exact compensation is described.