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Patent GB-2423401-A (GB)
Title: Tracking device disguised as bank notes and triggered by release of marking dye or smoke
Inventor: RAM DIGBY CHETWODE
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A tracking device to aid the location of a stolen item is employed in conjunction with an anti-theft device of the type that emits coloured smoke, dye or ink to impede the escape of thieves and/or to mark the thieves or currency or the like being stolen. The tracking device comprises a detector for smoke, dye or ink which activates a radio beacon to indicate the position of the device. A preferred detector comprises an LED (4), the light from which is directed towards a reflective sheet (3) from which it is reflected towards a photocell detector (5). Smoke, dye or ink (7) entering a region (6) between the LED (4), sheet (3) and photocell (5) reduces the detected light intensity. The detector remains dormant to save power until activated by movement of the device or a remotely transmitted signal. The tracking device preferably comprises a GPS receiver to establish its location and a GSM device to transmit this location. The tracking device may be concealed within a simulated bundle of currency notes.
Patent GB-2422736-A (GB)
Title: Optical cross-connect with wavelength conversion and pulse compression
Inventor: OIKAWA YOICHI
IPC: H04B10/27
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: An optical cross-connect apparatus (4) for performing non-blocking optical cross-connection of WDM input optical signals comprises wavelength converters (41-1 to 41-n) for converting the input wavelengths; a first wavelength switching section (60) for demultiplexing, processing and multiplexing the wavelength converted signals; first wavelength conversion and pulse width expansion sections (42-1 to 42-n) for performing wavelength conversion and pulse width expansion on the output of the first wavelength switching section (60); a second wavelength switching section (70) for demultiplexing, processing and multiplexing the output from the first wavelength conversion and pulse width expansion sections (42-1 to 42-n); and second wavelength conversion and pulse width expansion sections (43-1 to 43-n) for performing wavelength conversion and pulse width expansion on the output of the second wavelength switching section (70).
Patent GB-2434311-A (GB)
Title: Picture fixing brackets
Inventor: GRIFFITHS ANDREW GEORGE
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: Picture fixing brackets comprising a substantially planar plate 7 with at least one hole for attachment to the frame by a screw 6 and at least one hole for the attachment of hanging cord 4. A second hole for the attachment of the cord gives added security whilst also helping to keep the picture close to the wall with a minimal degree of tilt. The brackets may be made from plastic material or brass or aluminium.
Patent GB-2438862-A (GB)
Title: An anti-vibration mount
Inventor: ROSS PETER
IPC: B65D81/07
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: An anti-vibration mount 1 comprises an elastic body 2 having a longitudinal axis 3 and opposed ends 8, 9. Each end 8, 9 of the body 2 is provided with cylindrical screw threaded attachment means 12 which may take the form of externally threaded studs or internally threaded holes, the axes 14 of the screw threaded attachment means 12 are parallel to each other an inclined to the longitudinal axis 3 of the body 2.
Patent GB-2440377-A (GB)
Title: Peer to peer (P2P) signalling in a session initiation protocol (SIP) communication system
Inventor: HUTTON ANDREW MARK
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: An Internet Protocol (IP) communication system includes a proxy (30) for connecting a number of communication devices to calls in a communications network employing Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). The communication devices are able to answer calls on a number of lines and the devices provide line status information to other devices via peer-to-peer (P2P) signalling (35). This alleviates the signalling load to the proxy server(30). A P2P protocol such as Chord may be utilized to update distributed hash tables stored on one or more devices. Invention can be used in a keyset telephone environment wherein a single device may be pre-configured with both primary and secondary line appearances.
Patent GB-2439534-A (GB)
Title: Vertical wallpaper pasting board
Inventor: MARLOW ALAN
IPC: B44C7/04
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: The system comprises of a vertical pasting board 1 which slots into a base unit 2 which sits on the floor. The base unit incorporates a dispenser unit 4 from which wallpaper can be dispensed over the unit so that it can be measured, cut and pasted. Clips 7 retain the wallpaper and blocks 8 ensure that the wallpaper remains straight during measuring, cutting and pasting. The base unit also comprises a tray 5 in which self adhesive wallpapers can be soaked prior to hanging.
Patent GB-2438640-A (GB)
Title: Surface roughness/outline shape measurement device
Inventor: ISHII MASAFUMI
IPC: G01B5/00
Filed: 2006-05-29
Abstract: A surface roughness/outline shape measurement device (1) has a stylus orientation changing section (9) and a balance member (63). In the surface roughness/outline shape measurement device (1), a pivot support section (62, 64, 71a, 71b) supports a cantilever (7) so that it can pivot about a pivot axis that is in the direction normal to the longitudinal direction of the cantilever (7), and the stylus orientation changing section (9) rotates the pivot support section (62, 64, 71a, 71b) about a rotation axis that is in the longitudinal direction of the cantilever (7), changing the orientation of a stylus (11) provided at the forward end of the cantilever (7). The balance member (63) causes the cantilever (7) supported at the pivot axis to balance in weight in order to eliminate influence of gravity acting on the cantilever (7) that rotates as the pivot support section (62, 64, 71a, 71b) rotates.
Patent GB-2439436-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for clamping a component in a panel aperture
Inventor: SHARP MATTHEW ALEXANDER ROBERT
IPC: F16B2/12
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A clamping assembly 4 releasably clamps a component in a panel aperture 2 - in particular for mounting a loudspeaker 1 in a ceiling panel 3. The clamping assembly 4 has a guide 5 for attachment to the component, and a clamping member 13 slideable within the guide. Rotation of a threaded member 23 causes sliding movement of the clamping member 13 relative to the guide 5 either in a first direction for clamping the component to the panel or in a second direction for releasing the component from the panel. The guide and the clamping member are co-operatively shaped so that initial movement of the clamping member in the first direction causes it to rotate outwardly with respect to the guide from a retracted non-clamping position to a clamping position extending over the aperture edge. Each clamping member rides on a curved cam track 9 of the guide 5 to effect the required rotation and sliding movements. Three assemblies 4 are preferably located about a loudspeaker rim and each clamping member 13 can have a shaped end surface to grip the panel.
Patent GB-2450885-A (GB)
Title: A Structure for transmission of Radio Frequency signals wherein the thickness of the transmission portion is increased.
Inventor: LARSEN ANDERS STENSGAARD
IPC: H01P3/00
Filed: 2007-07-10
Abstract: A structure (100) for bound transmission of an RF electrical signal, the structure including a dielectric substrate (101) and an elongate conducting transmission portion (107) carried by the substrate. The transmission portion has an average thickness, measured perpendicular to a first face of the substrate, which is at least ten percent of an average width of the transmission portion. In a transmission line or other component made of microstrip form, the electrical current is concentrated near the surface and the side edges of the conducting metallic strip. This structure can show an improved insertion loss compared with prior art structure including a conventional microstrip transmission portion. The insertion loss is lower because the unusually greater height of the portion 107 allows the electrical current to be better distributed in the portion 107 giving a lower edge resistance and a lower inductance. Embodiments of the invention include the transmission line partially embedded within the substrate, a ground portion with a gap facing the transmission portion, and shielding carried by the substrate (parallel to transmission portion).
Patent GB-2445073-A (GB)
Title: Cell separation device
Inventor: ALSTINE JAMES VAN
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a sample handling device and in particular to a flexible cell processing device, such as a plastic bag with attached cell specific ligands (antibodies, proteins, aptamers etc.) for the purpose of processing specific cells, such as stem cells. Also shown is a method for separation, comprising the following steps: a) suspending a sample in suspending media, b) sampling the sample in a device according to the invention, c) allowing specific substances in said sample to interact with the affinity ligands and bind thereto; and d) separating the remainder of the sample from the bound substances. Optionally the bound substances are detached from the sample handling device. The sample handling device may be centrifuged and the sample suspending media may be density gradient media.
Patent GB-2457045-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible boot
Inventor: GLENNIE KAY
IPC: A43B3/24
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: A boot comprising a substantially rigid foot portion 20 and a leg portion 10 adapted to be collapsible, suitable for adjusting the height of the leg portion.
Patent GB-2462319-A (GB)
Title: Vending machine with container re-use
Inventor: BRENNAN MICHELLE
IPC: G07F7/06
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: A vending machine 1 has a hatch 3 for receiving a receptacle into which a product is vended. The machine 1 can condition the received receptacle and dispense a product into the received receptacle. Conditioning the receptacle may include the steps of flushing the receptacle, washing the receptacle using a cleaning fluid, rinsing the receptacle and drying the receptacle, with the receptacle being conveyed through the machine 1. The integrity of the receptacles may also be checked by the vending machine 1 so broken or damaged receptacles are not re-used. The vending machine 1 can detect an indicator on the receptacle which indicates that the receptacle is suitable for recycling in the machine 1. The vending machine 1 may also seal the receptacle once the product has been dispensed and record information, such as a use-by date, on the receptacle. Windows 9 can be provided so users can see the interior of the machine 1. The vending machine of the present invention reduces waste as receptacles can be re-used and fewer are used overall. The receptacles may be glasses, bottles, cups, mugs or other containers or vessels.
Patent GB-2462464-A (GB)
Title: Tree shaking device
Inventor: SADI ABDOLLAH MAHMOUDI ALE
IPC: A01D46/26
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: A tree shaking device for imparting vibration to the trunk of a tree comprises a first pair of tree engaging elements8each having a contact portion10suitable for gripping a tree trunk, a mounting on which tree engaging elements8are mounted and an oscillating drive means5, 6, 7connected to the mounting, the oscillating means being adapted to cause oscillatory movement of the mounting and to cause the contact portions10of the tree engaging elements8to describe and arcuate path during oscillation. The oscillating drive may comprise a crank-disk connected to the mounting. The crank disk may be adapted for connection to a power take off (PTO) shaft of a vehicle. The tree shaking device may have means for collecting the fallen produce from the tree.
Patent GB-2460705-A (GB)
Title: Satellite dish covered with holes except in regions relating to a display mark
Inventor: SHEN WEN-CHAO
IPC: H01Q15/16
Filed: 2008-08-15
Abstract: A satellite dish antenna, or a method of its manufacture, comprises a metal plate 30B with a dense distribution of holes 31, except in one or more regions thereby forming a visually contrasting mark 32. The metal plate 30B is pressed to provide a parabolic shaped reflective surface. The dense distribution of holes 31 required to form the desired pattern are punched in the metal plate 30B. The said visually contrasting mark 32 may be a trademark, a figure and/or a text. Cutting, pressing and edge hemming processes may be involved in the manufacture of the satellite dish antenna. Locking holes 33 may be provided for mounting the satellite dish antenna. The satellite dish antenna with integral display mark may be simple to manufacture and may provide performance reliability and durability to various weather conditions.
Patent GB-2453468-A (GB)
Title: A multi-turn time-of-flight mass analyser comprising perpendicular electric sectors
Inventor: BROWN JEFFREY MARK
IPC: H01J49/26
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A multiturn closed loop time of flight (TOF) mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a first electric sector 5 and a second electric sector 8. The second electric sector 8 is arranged orthogonal to the first electric sector 5. In addition, ion optical devices 7, 9, 12, 13 provide focusing in a first (y) direction, while ion optical devices 6, 10, 11, 14 provide focusing in a second orthogonal (x) direction. Ions may make multiple loops, orbits or circuits of the mass analyzer before being detected, enabling a high resolution mass analyser to be provided. According to another embodiment (see Figure 3) the mass analyzer may have an open-loop geometry wherein the first electric sector is elongated and further electric sectors are arranged in a staggered manner along the length of the first electric sector.
Patent GB-2462343-A (GB)
Title: Determining filter life
Inventor: FARMER TERRY LEWIS
IPC: B01D29/27
Filed: 2009-06-25
Abstract: A method for dynamically determining a remaining actual operational period for a filter (12, 13) in a filtration device (10) including: determining an initial remaining operational period based on an installation date of the filter and an initial expected operational period; periodically determining a remaining actual operational period of the filter based on the initial remaining operational period based and an elapsed operational period from the installation date; monitoring (36, 37, 38) at least one operating parameter in the filtration device; adjusting the remaining actual operational period based on the monitored operating parameter, and continuing to periodically determine the remaining actual operational period based on the adjusted remaining actual operational period and the elapsed operational period. The operating parameter is one of a temperature of an inlet gas flow to the filtration device, a pressure differential across a filter and a particulate level in an outlet gas flow from the filtration device. Advantageously the filtration device is a bag house having internal bag filters.
Patent GB-2458425-A (GB)
Title: A heat transfer apparatus and method
Inventor: SEELI JOHN
IPC: F25B39/02
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: A method to optimize fluid flow distribution in two-phase heat exchange systems is provided. Also provided is a heat transfer device and method that incorporate restricted flow tubes to optimize fluid flow in two-phase systems.
Patent GB-2474247-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for flat planar items
Inventor: HOWIESON GRAHAM
IPC: B65D75/30
Filed: 2009-10-07
Abstract: A packaging device 10A comprises outer covering leaves 16A, 17A and a part between them for holding two or more flat and planar items, such as medicine blister packs or leaflets, one behind the other. A clip part 11A may be provided to grip one or more of the items. At least one of the leaves may be moveable relative to the other for connection together at the distal edges of the leaves. The clip part may be elongate with spaced parallel slot formations 12A, 13A. The side walls of the slot formations may be continuous or discontinuous.
Patent GB-2463175-A (GB)
Title: Mounting system for a fiber optic cable at a downhole tool
Inventor: VARMA VINAY
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fiber optic cable downhole tool mounting system. The system includes, a downhole tool (14), a support member (22) attached to the downhole tool and a fiber optic cable (18) parameter transmissively mounted to the downhole tool by the support member. The support member (22) has an elongated body (44) with a pair of legs (46,50) extending therefrom, the pair of legs intersect at an oblique angle and define a volume therebetween receptive of the fiber optic cable. The fiber optic cable (18) is attached to the support member (22) and the support member is attached to the downhole tool (14) such that a parameter encountered by the downhole tool is sensible by the fiber optic cable (18).
Patent GB-2461234-A (GB)
Title: Rifle magazine
Inventor: CAHILL JEFFREY M
IPC: F41A9/65
Filed: 2008-05-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to rifle magazines, and more particularly to an improved detachable magazine (100) for a rifle. The improved magazine (100) has upper and lower portions (220,222) molded from a high-impact polymer. Feed lips (215) at the top of the upper portion of the magazine (100) are optionally reinforced with stainless steel or another suitable metal. The molded lower portion (222) includes an integral floor (232), instead of a separate floor piece. The upper and lower portions (220,222) can be adhered together with a high-strength adhesive. The use of a high- impact polymer reinforced with metal feed lips (214) produces an impact-resistant, light-weight, and reliable magazine (100).
Patent GB-2476245-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic display system for surgery
Inventor: TONG KA-SHUN CARRISON
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2009-12-15
Abstract: A stereoscopic visualization system, particularly for surgery, combines two camera views into a combined image signal for display on a secondary 3D display 7', for example an LCD TV in a lecture theatre. Pixel mapping is used to display separate left and right views simultaneously on the display in either a row, column or chequerboard pattern. Polarising material is placed over the pixels and polarising glasses need to be worn by the viewer.
Patent GB-891293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in methods of and apparatus for rolling flat glass
IPC: C03B13/16
Filed: 1959-03-23
Abstract: 891,293. Glass manufacture. PILKINGTON BROS. Ltd., and LIGHTFOOT, W.A., March 18, 1960 [March 23, 1959], No. 10029/59. Class 56. A casting roll used in the manufacture of flat glass in continuous ribbon form is corrected for distortions occurring as a result of heating by sensing the distortions and directing cooling streams along a generatrix in volume proportional to the distortion sensed at any time. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the glass ribbon is formed between rolls 1, 2 carried in bearings in headstocks 7 supported on beds 8 at the ends of a beam 9. The roll 1 is driven through gearing 10 and drives the roll 2 through gearing 11. Distortions of the lower roll are sensed by mechanism carried on a box 15, forming a bridge between the beds 8, through which water is circulated. The mechanism comprises a lever 21 (Fig. 3) pivoted at 20 and carrying a carbon feeler 22 which bears on the lower roll. The pivot 20 is slightly eccentric and can be rotated to adjust the feeler 22, to take up wear, by turning a handwheel 42 which drives through a shaft 42a (Fig. I) gearing 38a, a shaft 38 and gearing 37, 39. The other end of the lever 21 is coupled to the stem of a valve 24 which controls the supply of air from a pipe to a pipe 26 feeding a pipe 27 having nozzles to direct it on to the roll 1. A certain minimum flow is always allowed to pass. The pipe 27 is suspended between arcuate plates 74 secured to other arcuate plates 76, carried on standards 28, by screws in slotted holes. The pipe 27 is thereby adjustable circumferentially of the roll 1. The pipe 27 may be integral with another pipe, parallel to it, through which the air first passes and which is water jacketed to cool the air. Distortions of the roll 2 are sensed by a feeler 22 (Fig. 8) carried at the end of a tube 48 supported for axial movement so that the end 50 actuates the lever 21 to operate the valve 24 to supply air to the pipe 27. The tube is carried by flexible members across the ends of a tube 51 carried on trunnions 53 and pivotally adjustable by set screws 59. The trunnions are pivoted in brackets 54 on a carriage 55 running on a track 57. The air pressure supplied from the valve 24 is indicated by a pressure gauge 43. If the pressure falls below or uses above limits indicated by contacts 68, 69 a May 67 is operated to run an electric motor 66 which, through a screw 64, drives the carriage 55 towards or away from the roll 2. The time for which the motor runs is determined by a time switch 70 operated by a dimetallic strip. Specification 722,554 is referred to.
Patent GB-128386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Storage Batteries or Accumulators.
Inventor: PETO WILLIAM
IPC: H01M50/10
Filed: 1918-06-18
Abstract: 128,386. Peto, W. June 18, 1918. Gas exits.-Cells B, C are completely surrounded by, but separated from, an outer casing A into which vent tubes D, E lead from the cells and from which a tube F leads to the air. The tubes D, E are connected to the middle of the upper end of the oells and terminate at about the middle of the space between the cells. The volume of this space may be double the volume of the electrolyte in the cells so that the lower end of the tube F is always above the level of any electrolyte which may escape from the cells into the intermediate chamber. The lower end of the tube F may be curved upwards.
Patent GB-269563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for locking hand-operated brakes
IPC: G05G5/18
Filed: 1927-04-13
Abstract: 269,563. Saget, A. April 14, 1926, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Acts]. Hand-actuation. - In a hand-operated brake gear for a vehicle comprising a brake lever 1, latch lever 4 and locking quadrant 2, a stop piece 5 is movable along the screwed part of the latch lever 4 to lock the latch in its operative position. The stop piece 5 is combined with the knob 6 and is limited in its upward movement by a nut 8. A spring 7 surrounds the latch lever and abuts the ends of a recess in the brake lever and the urderside of the stop piece 5 respectively. Downward pressure on the knob 6 releases a detent 3 which normally holds the brake in position; by screwing the knob 6 along the rod the strength of the controlling spring may be adjusted and when the knob is screwed down on to the top of the brake lever 1 the brake gear is locked in position. In a modification the stop piece 5 is in the form of a nut and is connected to the knob 6 by leaf springs which engage in grooves in the nut so that the knob and nut are disconnectible. The detent mav engage teeth on the top of the quadrant.