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Patent GB-2453724-A (GB)
Title: Utility meter card reader expansion module
Inventor: HOULDSWORTH ALAN NEIL
IPC: G07F7/00
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: A low cost upgrade module for a utility meter (1, figure 1) is compatible with the meters existing prepayment card slot (4, figure 1) and is able to receive information via, for example a keypad 7 or radio link. Transfer of credit and other communications with the meter is thus facilitated.
Patent GB-2454881-A (GB)
Title: Mould with suction holes for forming a diaphragm
Inventor: MARENGO GIOVANNI ANTONIO
IPC: B29C33/00
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a forming tool 100 for and a method of making a three dimensional composite component using double diaphragm forming. The forming tool 100 comprises a forming side F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 having two or more regions of changing profile and one or more through holes 9 associated with each region. The through holes 9 exit on the forming side and connect to one or more vacuum sources 12 such that vacuum can be selectively and discretely applied to each region. The tool 100 may comprise vacuum ports 21 arranged to provide five exit points 21A, 21B, 21C, 21D, 21E on the forming side of the tool 100. A vacuum bag (23A) (figure 4E - not shown) and a vacuum tube (23A) are attached to an inner channel 100A. A vacuum bag (25) and a vacuum tube (25A; figure 4E) are connected to an outer channel 100B. Vacuum is applied, in sequence, to regions of the tool 100 from the centre towards the periphery.
Patent GB-2444845-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating compositions
Inventor: HUTCHISON DAVID A
IPC: C10M133/44
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: An additive package for lubricant compositions comprises a hydrocarbyl substituted triazole compound. The additive package can provide lead corrosion protection in medium-speed diesel engines. There is preferably no phosphorus compound. The preferred triazole compound is of formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=52 WI=36 LX=457 LY=1185 TI=CF> <PC>```where R<1> and R<2> are H or linear or branched C2-50 alkyl, but are not both H.
Patent GB-2458100-A (GB)
Title: Device for recording golfing performance
Inventor: CLEGG CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A device for recording golfing performance includes a representation of a golf course hole 1 having tee position A, suggested shot position B and/or actual ball position C marked upon it. Grids with absolute or relative distances can be used in conjunction with the hole map 1 or concentric distance rings can be used for ranging. The device may be manufactured from card or paper or may comprise a portable electronic device including GPS functionality. The performance data can be transferred to a computer which can analyse and display performance further. Also disclosed is a computer which performs statistical analysis on data downloaded from a device for recording golfing performance The analysis of golf shot data whereby relative and/or absolute accuracy distance and consistency of golf shots can be represented graphically by means of a circle overlaying concentric circles. There is also a system comprising a database that can communicate with a plurality of devices for recording golfing performance.
Patent GB-2458173-A (GB)
Title: Tiered pet drinking apparatus
Inventor: KIRK CHRISTOPHER PETER
IPC: A01K7/00
Filed: 2008-03-08
Abstract: A pet drinking apparatus in which water is recirculated by a pump (11, fig 3), preferably via a filter, from a lower reservoir 3 open for a pet to drink therefrom, to an upper basin 12 open for a pet to drink therefrom. Water from the upper basin overflows to pass down to the lower reservoir for recirculation. The upper basin is coupled to a feed pipe having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end issues into the upper basin. The lower end is coupled to the pump, which is supported solely from the feed.
Patent GB-2448219-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication control method, wireless communication system and radio control system
Inventor: MORITA MOTOKI
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: A wireless communication control method includes the steps of transmitting data from a mobile station to a base station using a first resource assigned based on a first scheduling method, transmitting data from the mobile station to the base station using a second resource which is assigned based on a second scheduling method and is not used in the step of transmitting using the first resource, and instructing the base station to regulate use of the first resource in accordance with the assigned second resource amount by a radio controlled station which controls use of resources in a wireless communication for the base station. A wireless communication system and a radio control station are also disclosed. The specific embodiment relates to a high speed packet uplink transmission system (HSUPA) when independent wireless communication schemes are used, and aims to prevent a decrease in throughput when independent schemes are used. The resource may be the received power at the base station or may be a frequency band.
Patent GB-2450411-A (GB)
Title: A rotating surgical cutting device
Inventor: BOLTON PETER W
IPC: A61B17/22
Filed: 2008-06-17
Abstract: A surgical device 201, for removing material from a passage in a human or animal body, comprises a shaft 205 and a cutting head 203 with at least one cutting edge 213. The cutting head 203 has a main body portion 209 and a flange 211 supporting the cutting edge 213. The main body 209 of the cutting head 203 is cylindrical in shape and slightly tapered toward a closed first end. A second end is attached to a flexible shaft 205, formed from a spring, which is fitted with an attachment portion 207. This is insertable into the chuck of a surgical drill (not shown). In use, the cutting edge 213 cuts in the direction of rotation. A detachable funnel device (701, figure 7) may be mounted on the shaft to collect any blood or debris during the cutting procedure.
Patent GB-2465007-A (GB)
Title: Pipe flaring apparatus
Inventor: BUCHANAN NIGEL ALEXANDER
IPC: B21D41/02
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: A pipe flaring apparatus has a hand-powered actuator (12) that includes a pivotably mounted lever (28) operable to drive a pipe flaring tool (14) into an cnd of a pipe.
Patent GB-2450669-A (GB)
Title: Tantalum powder with smooth surface and methods of manufacturing same
Inventor: MIZUSAKI YUJIRO
IPC: B22F1/054
Filed: 2007-05-03
Abstract: Tantalum powder capable of providing a small-sized tantalum electrolytic capacitor while maintaining capacity is described. Fine tantalum particles with smooth surface are obtained by reducing potassium tantalum fluoride dissolved in molten salt with molten sodium while dispersing the melt with nitrogen gas. Surface roughness is further reduced by subjecting the tantalum particles in the melt reduction container to a DC alternating current with inversion frequency of 100 Hz. Tantalum powder in the present invention can be characterized in that the CV value is from 200,000 to 800,000 etc.
Patent GB-2454596-A (GB)
Title: Safety clamp
Inventor: GRIFFITHS RALPH
IPC: A47L3/04
Filed: 2008-11-11
Abstract: A safety device for securing a safety line or harness of a person who is working at a location above ground level on a ladder, the device comprising of a first member (12 Fig. 1) which has a stem 14 with an enlarged head 16, the first member secured in position at said location. The device also comprises a second member 24 having connection means 42 to which the safety line is secured and having a slot 36 having a large width portion 38 through which the head 16 of the first member is inserted, a reduced width portion 40 to engage the stem 14 and a locking plate 50 for retaining the first member in engaged position in the reduced width portion of the slot. Also claimed is a second safety device comprising a frame (60 Fig. 5) which engages an internal surface of a wall and is designed to extend from the floor 72 to the ceiling 78 to be fixed in position, the frame having an attachment point for a safety line.
Patent GB-2467169-A (GB)
Title: Process for the regeneration of liquid hydrate inhibitors
Inventor: KAASA BAARD
IPC: B01D3/02
Filed: 2009-01-26
Abstract: Serial distillation process for production of lean liquid hydrate inhibitor composition from a rich liquid hydrate inhibitor composition comprising a) feeding the rich liquid hydrate inhibitor composition to first distillation vessel1; b) withdrawing water and inhibitor containing vapour and feeding it to second distillation vessel4; c) withdrawing water vapour from second distillation vessel4; d) withdrawing liquid lean hydrate inhibitor from second distillation vessel4; e) withdrawing liquid lean hydrate inhibitor from first distillation vessel1; and f) withdrawing liquid from first distillation vessel1and removing solids. The liquid hydrate inhibitor boiling point is above 100 celcius. Steps e) and f) may be of a single liquid stream. The liquid hydrate inhibitor is preferably a monoethylene glycol. Further specified is apparatus comprising serially connected first and second distillation vessels1, 4. The first vessel has a conduit10for removal of liquid and a solids removal unit8. The second vessel has conduits 16, 17 for removal of liquid and water vapour.
Patent GB-2467363-A (GB)
Title: A linear actuator
Inventor: IWASAKI SHINICHIRO
IPC: H01F7/16
Filed: 2009-01-30
Abstract: A linear actuator comprises an armature 106 and a stator 102 where the armature 106 includes first and second magnets and the stator 102 includes at least one coil arrangement 104. The actuator is arranged such that during use a single magnetic field loop is provided. The armature 106 may have planar magnets secured in a spaced formation, with opposing polarisation, within a planar body of plastic material, which allows a light weight armature to be obtained. If a single sided coil arrangement 104 is employed the armature 106 may include a magnetic-metallic material bridging portion on the side opposite to that of the coil arrangement 104. A number of magnets and coils may be employed according to the force and length of stroke characteristics required of the actuator. Three phase current drive arrangements may also be implemented. Alternatively, the invention may include a linear actuator comprising an armature 106 and a stator 102 where the stator 102 comprises a magnetic core of laminated material arranged such that the laminations lie in a plane which is parallel to the axis of movement of the armature 106.
Patent GB-2472606-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic pile driver with cushions to reduce impact noise
Inventor: SPRIGGS DAVID FREDERICK
IPC: E02D7/08
Filed: 2009-08-12
Abstract: A pile driver includes an anvil 26, a reciprocating mass 11, a cushion 28 and a casing 1. The mass is lifted by hydraulic means 15, 17 and released to impact the anvil via the cushion. The casing is open ended and maintains the alignment of the various components. The mass, anvil and cushion should be shaped so the impact initially occurs at the outer edge. There may be a sound barrier separate from the casing to reduce noise. The anvil and/or the mass may be provided with an annular bearing ring 27 which presses against the casing to reduce vibration and noise. Impacts may be transmitted to the pile via a further cushion and a driving dolly located below the anvil. There may be ducts allowing airflow between the space above and the space below the mass to cool the apparatus, and in particular the cushions.
Patent GB-2472846-A (GB)
Title: Solid freeform fabrication
Inventor: FURLONG MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: B22F3/00
Filed: 2009-08-21
Abstract: Solid freeform fabrication of a body by providing first and second precursors, melting at least a portion of these precursors to form a substantially molten alloy which solidifies at a temperature lower than the melting points of the precursors. Further solid material with a melting point greater that the solidifying temperature of the alloy is deposited on the molten alloy and then least some of this further material is melted. By repeatedly depositing further solid material and melting at least some of it an object is formed. The molten object, which can have a eutectic, hypereutectic or hypo-eutectic composition, can be solidified as a single crystal by controlling its cooling. Also disclosed are apparatus for performing the above method and a method of forming a molten body by repeatedly depositing material and heating at least a portion of this material above its melting point and then solidifying at a controlled rate, thereby controlling its microstructure.
Patent GB-2463145-A (GB)
Title: Battery control system for block of battery cells
Inventor: ARITA HIROSHI
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2009-08-25
Abstract: The present invention provides a technique for supervising a state of the battery cells corresponding to a high voltage and a large capacity of the battery as constituted to connect the battery cell in series and in parallel. The battery is constituted by forming a block 4 connecting a plurality of the battery cells 5 in series, forming the serial block 7 connecting at least one of the blocks in series, and connecting a plurality of the serial blocks in parallel. The block controller 1 is provided in each of the blocks to supervise a state of the battery cell inside the block. Each of the block controller, the serial controller 2 and a host controller 3 are communicably connected by linking together. The serial controller is designed to supervise the serial block and the host controller is designed to supervise the whole state of the battery by supervising a parallel constitution of the serial block according to the data obtained from the serial controller.
Patent GB-2464389-A (GB)
Title: Machine tool mains switch
Inventor: SCHMID MARKUS
IPC: H01H9/00
Filed: 2009-10-09
Abstract: A switch arrangement for an electrical consumer 2, particularly a hand machine tool, comprises a mains switch 3 and power electronics 5 to supply the consumer 2 with electrical energy. The power electronics 5 only supply energy after an auxiliary switch 6 has been turned on. The switches can have a common mechanism so that the auxiliary switch 6 turns on after, and off before, the main switch 3. The switches can be interlocked so that a blocking mechanism prevents the auxiliary switch 6 from being turned on before the main switch 3 and prevents the main switch 3 being turned off before the auxiliary switch 6. The power electronics 5 can delay the attainment of maximum current on turn-on and accelerate the reduction of current on turn-off; and be controlled by start and stop signals from controller 8, in response to the auxiliary switch. By ensuring that energy is only supplied once the auxiliary switch is closed the main switch 3 can switch a reduced current and is subject to less contact wear such as pitting caused by arcing.
Patent GB-2462968-A (GB)
Title: Vessel mooring systems and methods
Inventor: MARTIN HUGO ANTONIO CORVALAN SAN
IPC: B63B21/00
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: A mooring system comprising a structure in a body of water; a vessel in the body of water; a first anchor in the body of water; a second anchor in the body of water; a first line connecting the first anchor and the vessel; a second line connecting the second anchor and the vessel; and a third line connecting the structure and the vessel.
Patent GB-462422-A (GB)
Title: Push-pull link transmission
IPC: F16C1/12
Filed: 1936-04-06
Abstract: 462,422. Chains adapted to form rigid struts. CLUTE, H. W. April 6, 1936, No. 10142. [Class 80 (iii)] A chain mechanism which is adapted to transmit both tension and compression forces comprises means for locking the chain against bending, such means being brought into and out of engagement with the links of the chain in a direction parallel to the joint pins. In the construction shown, the mechanism comprises two parallel chains having links 9 connected by plates 10 and disposed so that the links of one chain break joint with those of the other. The adjacent faces of the links are provided with tongues and grooves so that when the links lie together they are prevented from bending about the joint pins and form a rigid bar. The chains are separated by a wedge to enable them to pass over a double sprocket wheel. Tapering guides are provided on each side of the sprocket to engage the chains with each other. '
Patent GB-275523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the coating of articles with metal in vacuum by electrode dispersion
IPC: C23C14/54
Filed: 1927-04-14
Abstract: 275,523. Pfanhauser, W. A. F. April 14, 1927. Spark and low-pressure electric discharges, depositing substances by.-Articles to be metallized are conducted over electrodes 9, 10 in a vacuum chamber 1 with their rear surface in contact with cooling coils 2. Textile fabrics, lace, paper, knitted goods, fibres and skin may be treated. The substance may be unwound from a roller 5 on to a roller 6. When the materials are not wide enough to cover the whole of the cooling surface they are supported on heat-transmitting material of greater width from which any excess deposited metal may be afterwards recovered; the intermediate material may be of metal with or without a non-metallic coating. End screens 11 are pro. vided.
Patent GB-1467665-A (GB)
Title: Multicolour proofing
IPC: G03F3/10
Filed: 1974-03-08
Abstract: 1467665 Multi-colour proofing AMERICAN HOECHST CORP 8 March 1974 [9 March 1973] 10413/74 Heading G2C A method of multi-colour proofing comprises forming the image of a first colour on an opaque carrier and then successively superimposing the image of each other colour, in register, on the opaque carrier, the image of at least one of the other colours being superimposed on the opaque carrier by placing a transparent sheet having the image of that colour thereon on the opaque carrier (see Example 5). The transparent sheet may be formed by applying a light-sensitive coating of the appropriate colour to the sheet, exposing it through its respective colour separation and removing the colour in pre-selected areas on the sheet to produce the image. The image of at least one of the remaining colours may be superimposed on the opaque carrier by transferring a layer of that colour from a transfer sheet to the carrier and removing the transferred colour from pre-selected areas on the carrier to leave the image of the colour on the carrier. The first colour is preferably magenta. Examples 1-4 illustrate the preparation of imagebearing transparent sheets.
Patent GB-623247-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for manufacturing grab-bucket sections
IPC: B23K31/02
Filed: 1947-04-18
Abstract: 623,247. Making grab-buckets. SOC. FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTION DE BENNES AUTOMATIQUES. April 18, 1947, No. 10426. Convention date, Dec. 14, 1944. [Classes 83 (ii) and 83 (iv)] Uniting by fusion.-A grab-bucket section is made by assembling the parts on a plate 7, whose surface represents the closure plane of the section, and which carries jig elements for positioning the parts, securing the parts by clamps or electromagnets, and welding. Two elements 9 position cheeks 1, strap 2 and side plates 3, and adjustable length pivoted arms 21 support operating lever lugs 4 and a curved bottom plate 5. The arms 21 pivot about an axis coaxial with that of the operating pinions which are placed in recesses of further elements 13 on the plate 7. Stiffening girders may be welded around the upper edge of the bucket, Fig. 3 (not shown), the cheeks 1 may be curved, and the bucket is finished by grinding &c.
Patent GB-913306-A (GB)
Title: A method of and device for folding-over the curved edges of leather parts
Inventor: KOCUR ALEXANDER
IPC: A43D49/00
Filed: 1959-03-26
Abstract: 913,306. Folding edges. ZAVODY 29, AUGUSTA, NARODNY PODNIK. March 26, 1959, No. 10471/59. Class 42 (1). In a machine for folding the edges of leather parts, the bevelled edge of a workpiece 6 is first turned over by a folder 1; it is then pressed by a presser 2 against a feeder 3; the presser and feeder execute a feed movement; and a hammer 4, which is raised during the feed movement, hammers down the fold against a table 5 while presser 2 and feeder 3 separate and return to their initial positions; the cycle is then repeated. The pressing profile of presser 2 extends into and moves in an arcuate slot in the work table so that it can swing in a small arc in a plane parallel with the workpiece. Folder 1 is adjustable by screws 9.
Patent GB-777833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the treatment of metal surfaces
IPC: C23C10/06
Filed: 1954-04-09
Abstract: 777,833. Coating with metals. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd. (Soc. Beige de l'Azote et des Produits Chimiques; du Marly). April 1, 1955 [April 9, 1954], No. 10476/54. Class 82(2) In a gaseous metallization process which is carried out in the presence of hydrogen and. in which a gaseous mixture containing dry halogen acid is passed first through a granular mass of the metal to be deposited, and thence into a separate metallization zone, the gas mixture containing dry halogen acid is produced by burning dry halogen in a gaseous mixture comprising hydrogen and nitrogen, the hydrogen for the metallization zone is provided by a gaseous mixture comprising hydrogen and nitrogen, and both such gaseous mixtures are obtained by cracking ammonia. The granular mass of metal may be mixed with inert material such as broken fire brick. The gaseous mixture for the burner may be treated to remove any remaining ammonia, the gaseous mixture for the metallization zone may be passed directly thereto and/or may be supplied as excess to that used for burning the dry halogen, and such mixture may also be used to provide an ammonium activator. The halide may be chlorine, bromine or iodine, the base metal may be ferrous. copper, aluminium, nickel or an alloy of these, and the applied metal may be chromium, titanium, tungsten, nickel, cobalt, silver, copper, aluminium, manganese, cadmium, lead, tin or silicon. In the form shown, a burner 7 is supplied with gaseous chlorine at 6 and with a de-ammoniated mixture of hydrogen and nitrogen at 4 controlled by a valve 4a, a further valve 4b allowing a portion of the mixture to pass directly into the furnace. The gaseous mixture containing hydrochloric acid passes into zone 8 of a refractory muffle 12 which also contains an interchangeable container 9 for the metal to be applied, and the articles 15 to be coated. The muffle is heated by sectionally controlled electric elements 14 covered with heat insulating material 13, the temperature being controlled by thermo-coupler 21, 22. The gaseous stream passes into a condenser 16 where the metallic salts separate from the gas. At least some of the residual gas leaving the condenser 16 is passed by a pressure booster 17 into the space 18 between the muffle 12 and an outer enclosure 11, and' finally into the atmosphere through pressure regulating valves 19. The remainder of the gas from the condenser 16 is delivered to the atmosphere through a liquid seal 20.
Patent GB-1539673-A (GB)
Title: Bank note escrow and stacker apparatus and method
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 1977-03-11
Abstract: In order, in vending machines for products and services, to reimburse the user with the banknotes inserted by him in the event that his order is cancelled, a refund slot (674) is arranged in the outer wall of the apparatus. For this purpose, the container (700) serving for storing the retained banknotes is movable between a first or ready-to-receive position and a second or ready-to-dispense position, in which it is aligned with the refund slot (674). Furthermore, there are provided a blade (660), which is aligned with the slot (674), and a drive (665) for moving the blade (660) through the container (700) in the second position of the latter. The blade (660) thereby comes into engagement with the banknotes contained therein, folds them and conveys them to the slot (674). Located in front of the slot (674) are two mutually opposite scraper plates (681, 682) which are pretensioned relative to one another, but which allow the passage of the driven blade (660) and therefore access to the refunded banknotes. <IMAGE>