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Patent GB-2465538-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method of object tracking
Inventor: WILLIAMS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A method of generating an event log of game events associated with elements in a sporting event. The method includes tracking, within a sequence of video images, image features which correspond to respective elements, such as a player 510, the ball 520 or referee, in the sporting event and selecting, from the tracked image features, a first image feature 530 which corresponds to one of the elements so as to designate that element as a selected element. The method further includes selecting a game event-from an event list 540 of possible game events-for association with the selected-element, and associating the selected game event with the selected element so as to- generate the event log. The event may be recognized by detecting changes in motion of the ball and the player nearest the ball may be the person associated with the event. The event log may be created in real time.
Patent GB-2449025-A (GB)
Title: A circuit lid with a thermocouple
Inventor: SCHAFFER JOSEPH M
IPC: G01K7/08
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: Various devices for measuring an electronic device lid (30) are provided. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes an integrated circuit (32), a lid (30) for positioning on the integrated circuit (32), and a junction (46) of two dissimilar metals associated with the lid (30). The junction (46) provides a thermocouple t provide an output signal representative of a temperature of the lid (30).
Patent GB-2454070-A (GB)
Title: Remote control of a device from a communications device
Inventor: TAYLOR KEVIN
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2008-10-06
Abstract: A system for controlling a device 14 (e.g. an alarm, a security camera, a lock, a vehicle immobilizer or information screens) using a communications device 11 (eg mobile phone). The system includes, a registration server 12, a session control element 20, an application control element 22 contained within an access server 13. The communication device provides a registration signal to the registration server so as to identity and to establish a handshake control interaction. The registration server establishes a communication path to the access server. The access server has an access indicator to at least one subject device. The access server analyses the handshake control interaction to determine whether the access indicator is present in the handshake control interaction. The access server establishes a session control path to an application link for the subject device, the application link establishing a device control protocol with the subject device. The handshake control interaction provides at least one control function for the subject device in terms of an allocated function control signal within the handshake control interaction. Typically the handshake control interaction is a dual tone, multi-frequency (DTMF) signal language but may also be via BlueTooth (RTM). The registration signal may include a device identifier or geographic information eg GPS. Communication between the access server and the controlled device is typically via the world wide web.
Patent GB-2450671-A (GB)
Title: Musical instrument
Inventor: MCEVOY ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: G10D1/00
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A musical instrument is described. The instrument is a stringed, bass instrument including a substantially closed cavity therein. A transducer within the cavity arranged to convert sound within the cavity into an electrical signal for amplification.
Patent GB-2457748-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of a machine tool
Inventor: WEEKS STEVEN
IPC: B23H7/26
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: Calibration apparatus 10 includes a positional calibration means 12 and a machine tool assembly chuck 14. In use, the apparatus locates a machine tool assembly 16 including a machine tool 18 configured to be adjustably mounted on a machine tool mount 20. The positional calibration means and chuck are mounted on a common base 28 relative to one another. The positional calibration means includes a calibration headstock 22 provided with a positional feature engagement means 24 for cooperative engagement with a machine tool location feature 26 provided on the machine tool. When the machine tool is adjusted on the machine tool mount relative to the positional calibration means, cooperative engagement of the positional feature engagement means and the machine tool location feature indicates the machine tool is aligned along a predetermined machine tool calibration axis 30.
Patent GB-2467012-A (GB)
Title: Lanthanide (III) ion complexing compounds, luminescent lanthanide (III) ion complexes and use thereof as fluorescent labels
Inventor: LAMARQUE LAURENT
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 2009-01-20
Abstract: Lanthanide (III) ion complexing compound comprising:(1) a sensitizer moiety of formula (I)in which: a is an integer from 1 to 4; b is an integer equal to 1 or 2; c is an integer equal to 1 or 2; (R1)a, (R2)b, (R3)c are the same or different and are chosen from the group consisting of H; alkyl; -COOR4where R4is H or an alkyl; aryl; heteroaryl; saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon; CF3; CN; a halogen atom; L-Rg; L-Sc; or two consecutive R3, two consecutive R2or two consecutive R1groups together form an aryl or a heteroaryl group or a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon group; where L is a linker, Rg is a reactive group and Sc is a conjugated substance; X1and X2are the same or different and are 0 or S; A is either a direct bond or a divalent group chosen from -CH2- or -(CH-2)2-, said moiety being covalently attached to (2) a lanthanide (III) ion chelating moiety through A. These complexing compounds may be used to form lanthanide (III) complexes, particularly with terbium (Tb), europium (Eu), samarium (Sm), dysprosium (Dy) and gadolinium (Gd) (III) ions. These complexes may be useful as fluorescent labels.
Patent GB-2456091-A (GB)
Title: Water powered energy generator
Inventor: PRESTON WILLIAM MAXWELL
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: A water powered energy generator (1) has a water powered energy capture device (6) and power extraction means (15, 22, 24) for extracting energy from the motion of the capture device (6). The capture device (6) comprises a flexible, endless, flap carrier (16) running along a path about horizontally spaced apart rotating support members (15) mounted on a base with the rotating support members (15) having substantially horizontally disposed rotation axes. The flap carrier (16) carries an array of buoyant flaps (18). Each flap (18) is transverse to the path of the flap carrier (16), attached by a pivot (20) at a pivot end to the flap carrier (16) and moveable from a first, water motion engaging position, where the flap (18) projects away from the path of the flap carrier (16), to a second position. In the second position where the body of the flap (18) is closer to the flap carrier (16) and the flap (18) projects from the pivot end in the direction opposite the direction of travel of the flap carrier (16).
Patent GB-541028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to thermally operated electric switches
IPC: H01H37/36
Filed: 1940-06-07
Abstract: 541,028. Thermal switches. BRITISH THERMOSTAT CO., Ltd., SHERLOCK, J. E., and HURST, W. F. F. MARTIN-. June 7, 1940, No. 10009. [Class 38 (v)] A bellows 5, connected by a protected capillary tube 64 with a phial exposed to variation in temperature, operates against the pressure of a spring 12 to move a rod 24, whereby spring-pressed plungers 32 ride up the outer cored surface of the shaped end 28 and on moving down the inner surface, slide the member 30, bearing a contact plate 29, to bridge two fixed contacts 28a and close the switch. The casing comprising three parts 1, 2, 3 is sealed against atmospheric variations, the casing also serving as an electrical screen against causing radio interference. Adjustment of the spring pressure is effected by means of a pinion engaging a spur wheel 18 screwed to a central bush on the dividing plate 16 and bearing against the end of the spring 12 through a thrust ball-bearing 19 The contacts 28a are connected to terminals 42 on a composite rod 36, 38 sealed where it passes through the end wall 4, by a flexible strip 35, Specification 525,106 is referred to.
Patent GB-527089-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of compounds of cerium
IPC: C01F17/235
Filed: 1939-03-31
Abstract: 527,089. Cerium compounds. SOC. DE PRODUITS CHIMIQUES DES TERRES RARES. March 31, 1939, No. 10080. Convention date, April 13, 1938. [Class 1 (iii)] Cerium compounds are isolated by oxidizing to the ceric state the cerium present in a mixture of the trivalent hydroxides of the rare earth metals and dissolving the trivalent rare metal hydroxides in acid at a temperature at which substantial reduction from the ceric state to the cerous state takes place, the insoluble ceric compounds being separated from the solution. In examples the rare earth metal hydroxides are treated with hydrochloric or nitric acid to obtain a solution of the trivalent rare earth metals and a residue of hydrated ceric oxide : the oxide is dissolved in concentrated nitric acid and the ceric nitrate so obtained hydrolysed. Specification 470,187 is referred to.
Patent GB-744682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to lawn mowers
Inventor: TAYLOR FRANK WALTER
IPC: A01D75/00
Filed: 1953-04-14
Abstract: 744,682. Hand trucks. WEBB & CO., Ltd., H. C. April 14, 1954 [April 14, 1953; Dec. 21, 1953], Nos. 10103/53 and 35462/53. Class 108 (1). [Also in Group I] In order to facilitate the movement of a lawn-mower over paths, terraces, or like surfaces, a pair of wheels 11 is rotatably mounted on an axle 10 provided with a pair of arms or links 12 adapted to be hingeably engaged with the usual tie-bar of the mower in such a way that the wheels can be swung into or out of position under the mower. The free ends of the arms are hook-shaped, and spring-pressed catches 16 partly close the openings to retain the arms in engagement with the tie-bar. The axle 10 is of square or hexagonal cross-section and depressions are formed in the flat faces for engagement by screws 14 in the bosses of the arms 12 to enable the device to be adapted to mowers of different cutting-widths. Spring catches 23 may be provided to bear against the side plates of the mower and retain the device in raised position.
Patent GB-351962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in disinfectant or like holders for vacuum cleaners
IPC: A47L7/04
Filed: 1930-04-01
Abstract: 351,962. Vaporizing disinfectants. VIKING SALES, Ltd. and McGOWN, S. B., 37, Peter Street, Manchester. April 1, 1930, No. 10266. [Class 81 (i).] A disinfectant holder for application to vacuum cleaners comprises a casing a, Fig. 1, with its larger end adapted to fit over the tapered inlet or outlet nozzle, junction being effected by a flexible jointing ring b and by a bayonetjoint comprising a lip notched at c<1> and bevelled to receive and be held firmly by pins on the nozzle. A sponge charged wi.tl disinfectant is removably contained in the smaller end, and held in place by the taper of the holder or by a perforated cage e. In a modification, the casing is formed with a perforated partition and connected to the nozzle by bayonet grooves and pins. Fig. 4 shows a further modification, the holder fitting over another nozzle and having a flattened distributing spout m. A fitting like a lubricator may be applied to the holder to recharge the sponge.
Patent GB-996274-A (GB)
Title: Improved ashpalt-solid compositions and process of manufacture
IPC: C08L95/00
Filed: 1963-03-15
Abstract: Asphalt stabilized aggregate compositions are prepared by treating the dried subdivided aggregate with 0.1-5% by weight of a polyvalent metal compound, mixing the dried heated solid with 3-30% by weight of asphalt, compressing at above 200 p.s.i., and curing by heating at above 150 DEG  F.  The polyvalent metal compound is capable of being reduced and acting as an oxidizing agent for an asphalt binder, a large number being exemplified.  The asphalt may be natural or artificially prepared or treated, alone or mixed, and may contain natural or artificial polymeric material, e.g. rubbers, resins and elastomers, and may contain a solvent.  A large number of suitable asphalts is exemplified.  The aggregate may be any dry inorganic or organic solid material, a large number being exemplified.  Structural elements may be formed of the above composition. Specification 994,599 is referred to.
Patent GB-269588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stringed musical instruments
IPC: G10H3/22
Filed: 1927-04-14
Abstract: 269,588. Tournier, M. April 14, 1926, [Convention date]. Addition to 251,980, [Class 88 (ii), Music &c.]. Electromagnetic interrupters.-In an electrically vibrated keyboard stringed musical instrument, wherein the magnets of a number of distinct but harmonically related notes are connected in the same circuit so as to be operated by one periodic current having suitable harmonics, as described in the parent Specification, small spring controlled vibrators 1, acting similarly .to an electric bell, are arranged in a relatively weak circuit including a relay 6 which controls the main vibrator 7 rendering periodic the current from the battery s which operates the string-magnets b<1> on closure of key-contacts c<1>. To facilitate the excitation of strings of high pitch, the vibrator 7 may have a fundamental frequency which is a multiple of that of the vibrator 1. A relay 6 may control more than one vibrator of different periodicities. A valve mounted as an oscillator to emit periodic current may be utilized in place of the vibrator 1.
Patent GB-804282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to reinforced, laminated sheet material
IPC: A47K10/16
Filed: 1955-04-07
Abstract: 804,282. Laminated fibrous material such as paper. KIMBERLY - CLARK CORPORATION. April 7, 1955 [Sept. 30, 1954], No. 10354/55. Classes 96 and 140. Laminated material suitable for towels, bibs, aprons, wiping or dusting material comprises two or more soft, flexible layers of fibrous material and one or more interposed layers of spaced, flexible, reinforcing threads of multiple, continuous filament construction. Each fibrous layer may be a loosely felted web made by carding, garnetting, or air-laying, or may comprise two layers of thin, creped tissue paper or cellulose wadding. The fibrous layers may include a small proportion of extra long fibres, threads, or filaments to add tensile strength. The interposed threads, of denier 30-150, may embody 2-150 continuous rayon filaments of denier 1-15 with a twist of less than 6 turns per inch. The threads may be in spaced, parallel arrangement, e.g. at right-angles to the predominant fibre directions of two carded webs between which they are interposed. Alternatively the threads may first be formed into a wide-meshed woven fabric or a cross-laid thread web 5, Fig. 2, comprising two layers of parallel threads 6 and 7 laid across one another and adhesively joined at their intersections, the cross-laid thread fabric being made by apparatus as described in Specification 783,558. In a further modification, an intermediate layer to be subsequently interposed between two or more fibrous layers, comprises an absorbent fibre web 31a, Fig. 5A, which may include long fibres or threads 31b, reinforced by threads 33a extending in one direction on one face, and threads or adhesive lines 33b extending in another direction over the other face of the web. The layers are united by an adhesive applied uniformly or at intervals to one set of parallel threads, or applied in a pattern to an inner or outer layer of fibrous material so as to penetrate the whole assembly of layers, or applied to both the threads and the fibre plies. In one form, threads 33, Fig. 8, drawn from spools 37 on rotatably-supported and driven annulus 40, are coated with adhesive by rollers 38 fed from containers 39 also mounted on the annulus, and are wound on to a carded fibre web 31 guided into tube form and continuously propelled along a mandrel 35. The thread-encircled tube is slit at 41 and opened out to a flat web with adhesively-coated threads on one face, to which a second carded web is then applied. The adhesive, which may be a solution of polyvinyl acetate polasticised with dibutyl phthalate, or molten polythene, may be allowed to dry and re-activated by heating, e.g. by hot-calendering. Such adhesion may occur only in areas 25, Fig. 1, where the threads occur, leaving intermediate areas 24 in a puffed or fluffed condition. The product when made of creped paper plies may itself be creped by moistening and doctoring off a roller. The paper or cellulose wadding plies may be treated to impart wet strength.
Patent GB-590931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ventilation shutters
IPC: F24F13/08
Filed: 1945-04-25
Abstract: 590,931. Ventilation shutters. CRITTALL MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd., and WALKER, F. P. April 25, 1945, No. 10445. [Class 137] In a ventilation shutter two metal sheets 1, 2 spaced apart by interconnecting means 6, are formed with a plurality of blades 3, 4 bent from the sheets and connected to each other between the sheets, the blades of one sheet being arranged in opposite direction to those of the other so that when connected they form a series of connected plates at an angle to the vertical plane and thereby form a plurality of ventilation passages which do not permit vision from one side of the sheets to the other. As shown the blades are formed with a straight portion parallel to the sheets and used for connecting two blades together. The interconnecting means 6 comprises a channel section member, whose flanges 7 are held by the overturned edges of the sheets 1, 2. To prevent the formation of raw edges on the sheets and blades, the blades are made smaller than the slots and a trough shaped member 5 is provided between the sheets at the ends of the blades, to act as a screen member. Holes 8 and 9 are provided in sheets 1, 2, respectively, to complete the ventilation passages. At the corners, the interconnecting members 6 are notched and joined by fork members 10 the forks and notches providing drainage holes. The interconnecting means may be provided by a deep channel member welded to an inverted channel member to form a tubular connection for hinges.
Patent GB-168622-A (GB)
Title: An improved window fastener
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 1920-11-05
Abstract: 168,622. Hill, J. Nov. 5, 1920. Clamps, screw.-In sash-fastener comprising a screw bolt mounted in a nut-bearing on one sash, the end of the bolt being adapted to engage in one or more recesses in a bracket mounted on the other sash so as to press the sashes apart, the recesses, which are formed with rounded ends, have a width greater than the diameter of the bolt. In the construction shown, the screw bolt a, mounted in a nut-bearing c on the sash e, engages in a groove or recess d<1> in a bracket d on the other sash g. A cavity d<3> may be formed at the bottom of the groove d'. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 1019/71.
Patent GB-1038652-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for the suppression of spurious signals
IPC: H04N7/10
Filed: 1964-03-12
Abstract: 1,038,652. Preventing earth current disturbance; transistor amplifiers. FERNSEH G.m.b.H. March 12, 1964 [March 15, 1963], No. 10483/64. Headings H3T and H4R. In an arrangement for the suppression of a spurious signal V s , Fig. 1, e.g. due to earth currents, in an unbalanced transmission line 1, the nominally earthed conductor of the line is connected to the base of a transistor T 2  the emitter of which is connected via R 5  to one terminal of the supply V B  and the collector of which is connected to the output terminal 3; the inner conductor of the line is connected to the base of a second transistor having its collector connected to the other terminal of the supply and its emitter connected via a resistor R 4 , of equal value to R 5 , to the output terminal 3. The current through the emitter of transistor T 1  due to the spurious signal fed to the base of Ti flows through T 2 , whose base is also fed with the spurious signal, rather than the load connected to terminal 3. Transistors T 1  and T 2  may have independently adjustable biasing networks in order to set the output voltage level, Fig. 6 (not shown). The load L may comprise a potentiometer so that the output signal amplitude can be set, alternatively a gain controlling variable resistor 23, Fig. 4, may feed a further transistor 24 suitably biased at 25 so that the output may be taken from the collector at terminals 28. Transistors of complementary conductivity types may replace transistors T 1  and T 2  of Fig. 1 so that only one polarity of supply potential is required, Fig. 5 (not shown).
Patent GB-105570-A (GB)
IPC: D03C3/40
Abstract: 105,570. Jenkins, A. L., and Wingate, W. E. April 12, 1916, [Convention date]. Healds and leashes.-A mail for cotton healds or jacquard harness is provided with a warp opening, end openings for the suspending-cords, and one or two fingers or extensions at one or both ends and adapted to be bent to secure the cord passed through the adjacent opening. In one form, the mail B, Fig. 1, has a central warp opening 20 and end openings 21, 22, through which loops of cords A, C are passed; the cord C is crossed between fingers 40, 41 on the mail, the fingers are then bent as shown in Fig. 3 to engage and secure the crossed cord, and the mail and cords are varnished. In another form, a finger 63, Fig. 5, is bent over the crossing of a cord, passed through an opening 62, so that it meets another finger 64, as shown in dotted lines; in a modification, the finger 64 is dispensed with. In a further form, a long slim extension 81, Fig. 9, is twisted around the crossed cord.
Patent GB-105790-A (GB)
IPC: F24D5/00
Abstract: 105,790. Nesbit, D. M., and Snodgrass, D. G. April 25, 1916. Forced ventilation; air, heating.-Apparatus for heating and ventilating buildings comprises an air heater d having a fan a or other air-circulating means at one end, and valve-controlled air inlets k, l communicating with the outside and with the interior of the building, respectively, at the other end, the valve being adapted to open either or both inlets. The heater contains a nest of U- shaped steam-tubes b opening into a header e.
Patent GB-105849-A (GB)
IPC: H01M50/103
Abstract: 105,849. Fairweather, W. C., (Lake Torpedo Boat Co.). Aug. 7, 1916. Cells.-A battery cell particularly for use in submarine boats is constructed to prevent the electrolyte reaching the outer metallic casing in the event of the inner jar being broken. In the form shown, the inner jar 1 is made of rubber &c. and is covered with a layer 5 of lead burned or otherwise attached to a lead band 4 moulded in the upper part of the jar 1. The band 4 has perforations 6 through which the rubber passes in the moulding process to secure the band firmly in position. Surrounding the jar 1 is an outer vessel 10 made in two parts 11, 13 connected together by a band 14 welded to the two parts. The lower part 11 is formed with corrugations 12, and the upper part 13 has perforated ears 16 for lifting purposes. A rubber sleeve 8 rests on the band 14 and supports the inner jar 1 by means of shoulders 9. Between the vessels 1 and 10 is a layer 30 of hard-setting plastic insulating-material such as asphaltum cement. The cement is poured into the outer vessel 10, and the inner jar 1 is then lowered into position causing the cement to rise, passing through grooves 15 in the band 14 and filling the spaces between the two jars and the sleeve 8. The jar 1 is centred at its lower end by means of a wooden cradle 29 and is formed with seats 3 for supporting the electrodes. The lid 18 of the cell is provided with a gasket 20 which is forced into a groove 19 in the jar 1 by means of a ring 22 having wedges 23 which are pressed downwards by members 24. The members 24 are carried by arms 25 pivoted on bolts 26 carried by the outer vessel 13.