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Patent GB-2437420-A (GB)
Title: Device for performing separations and methods of making and using same
Inventor: CHARLTON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B01D15/22
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature a device (11) for performing separations, methods of making and using such device (11). The device (11) includes a tubular member (13) having an exterior surface (17) and an interior surface (19). The interior surface (19) defines a chamber (25) having an outlet end (23) and an inlet end (21) for containing a separation media (15). The chamber (25) has a length dimension extending between the inlet end (21) and the outlet end (23), and at least one width dimension. A separation media (15) is constructed and arranged in a packing of particles in the chamber wherein the particles of the separation media (15) proximal to at least one of the inlet end (21) or outlet end (23) are fused to retain the separation media (15).
Patent GB-2449432-A (GB)
Title: Spectacles with ear engaging sidearms
Inventor: BHUNDIA ALPESH J
IPC: G02C3/00
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: Spectacles comprise sidearms, the ends of which may rest in the upper anterior part of the ear pinna. The sidearm may comprise a mould at the end for fitting to the ear; it may be clipped to the ear; it may rest in the ear; it may have a connection which will sit in the cartilage of the inner ear; it may be one piece which folds around the temporal part of the head with the end folded to hold a connecting piece. Such spectacles may be comfortable to wear and prevent slipping.
Patent GB-2435600-A (GB)
Title: Method of electrodepositing hub
Inventor: KAWAMURA KATSUYYJU
IPC: F16C33/64
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: A method of electrodepositing a hub capable of easily performing, without using a masking tape, an operation to accurately form a coating film (31) only on a coated part (  a  8) partly formed on the surface of a hub body (13a). The upper end face of a rubber bottomed cylindrical masking cover (32) is elastically pressed against the outer end face of a cylindrical part (16) forming the hub body (13a) so that a boundary portion between the coated part (  a  8) and the portion of the hub body adjacent to the coated part (  a  8) can be brought into a liquidtight state. In this state, paint particles are electrodeposited on the coated part (  a  8) by bringing a paint liquid (28) discharged from a liquid supply tube (29) into contact with the coated part (  a  8).
Patent GB-2452256-A (GB)
Title: Lymphoedema gauge
Inventor: ALEX GEORGE
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2007-08-28
Abstract: A Lymphoedema gauge comprising an expanding ruler 1 expandable to the full length of the patients upper limb i.e. from wrist to shoulder. A distal strap 2 which has an incorporated tape measure used for measurement of finger and hand circumference, fixing the expanding ruler to the wrist, and measurement of wrist circumference. A sliding tape measure 3 which can slide along the expanding ruler 1 enabling forearm and arm measurements at as frequent intervals as necessary. A Proximal strap 4 which fixes the other end of the expanding ruler to the upper arm.
Patent GB-2455715-A (GB)
Title: Fish processing method
Inventor: YAMADA NAOKI
IPC: A22B3/08
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: A method of processing a live fish 1 comprises the steps of cuffing the head of the fish (3, Fig 1) adjacent the branchia (2, Fig 1) by means of a blade to cut the medulla oblongata (5, Fig 1), thereby immediately killing the fish. The medulla spinalis 5 adjacent the tail fin 6 of the fish is then cut and the jelly-like nerve material and the medulla oblongata in the backbone of the fish exposed at the cut surfaces 7, adjacent the branchia and the tail fin, are then destroyed and removed. This may be done by inserting a wire (8, Fig 2) into the backbone, shooting an airgun into the backbone or injecting a fluid under pressure into the backbone.
Patent GB-2456334-A (GB)
Title: Panoramic optical assembly comprising detachable mirror and storage housing
Inventor: ATREIDES LEO
IPC: G02B13/06
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: An optical assembly for use in obtaining panoramic images is disclosed. The optical assembly comprises a mirror 4, a housing 2 and a spacer 6. The mirror 4, housing 2 and spacer 6 may be detachably connected in a first configuration for obtaining panoramic images through the housing 2 or changed to a second, different configuration in which the mirror 4 is stored and protected within the housing 2.
Patent GB-2461901-A (GB)
Title: A pendant with replaceable decoration
Inventor: RASHID ASRAR
IPC: A44C15/00
Filed: 2008-07-17
Abstract: A jewelry system comprises a pendant 2 which has a first half and a second half. One half of the pendant has an opening; through which is fixed an interchangeable or replaceable decorative layer and the decorative layer is fixed into position by a detachable fixing ring 38. The halves of the pendant are hinged 45 and further comprise inwardly extending lips 36 which form a recess which house the decorative layer 43, a transparent shield or screen 37, a replaceable absorbent disk 39 and the fixing ring 38. The absorbent disk is wood pulp board, paper matrix, filter paper or gauze and is impregnated with an olfactory with fragrance or medicinal properties. The olfactory may be released or activated when the disk is moistened and holes 42 are provided in the pendant to allow the olfactory to escape. The pendant may further comprise two faces on each side of the pendant with separate decorative layers.
Patent GB-2454287-A (GB)
Title: Current leadthrough for cryostat
Inventor: BELTON NEIL JOHN
IPC: H01B17/30
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A current lead-through provides an electrically conductive path between the exterior and interior of a vessel, electrically isolated from the material of the vessel. The lead-through comprises an electrically conductive pin 30 surrounded by an electrically isolating sealing material 42, and retained within a tubular carrier body 44 by the sealing material, the electrically conductive pin being exposed at each end of the tubular carrier body to enable electrical connection thereto. The sealing material may be epoxy resin or epoxy putty, optionally with a fibrous reinforcement. The lead-through may be mounted on an outwardly-extending port 48 of the vessel; the port may have a flange 50 and the carrier a flange 46, which may be welded together or may have a clamp 54 clamping a seal 60. The lead-through is suitable for a cryostat, and can handle a temperature differential of 300K and a voltage of 5kV across it.
Patent GB-2454569-A (GB)
Title: Balancing assembly with stacked balance weights
Inventor: BUSKIRK ERIC STEVEN
IPC: F01D5/02
Filed: 2008-10-27
Abstract: A rotating machine such as a turbomachine includes a stator and a rotating member 10 moveable relative to the stationary member. The rotor 10 has a balancing assembly 20, 40 comprising a threaded bore 24 in the rotor 10 which receives a plurality of balancing masses 43, 46, 49 with external threads. The masses interlock, for example by cooperating hexagonal protrusions and recesses, so that the required number of masses can be installed into the bore 20 by a single tool. The small size of the individual masses means that they may be inserted through the air gap between the rotor and stator, without the need to remove the rotor.
Patent GB-2454777-A (GB)
Title: Managing a network of autonomous software agents
Inventor: HUFF GERALD B
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: The invention provides a system for managing autonomous software agents 120, 122, 123. A user experience web site 130 enables a user to configure agents and system components and to specify wiring relationships graphically between the agents and other system components to provide a desired functionality. Web site 130 can provide a graphical editing tool for configuring agents and for linking agents and system components together. A hub component 102 is configured to route communications messages to and from the agents in accordance with user-specified wiring relationships in order to accomplish desired tasks. Hub component 102 receives requests (201) and stores them in a request-processing queue (206) to await processing by request processors (208-211); the processing may include making a request (240) to agent (220). The agent management system may be applied to web-search ranking systems (fig. 4), an airport check-in system (fig. 5), database searching (fig. 6), and a GPS-location system (fig. 7).
Patent GB-2466009-A (GB)
Title: Toolbox with reinforcing plates
Inventor: SHIH TSAI-CHIEN
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: A toolbox assembly includes a toolbox casing 1 and at least one auxiliary plate 2. The toolbox casing 1 has at least one surface recess 13 including a mounting segment 131 and a fixing segment 132. The mounting segment 131 has at least one slot 134. The at least one auxiliary plate 2 has a first portion 21 corresponding to the mounting segment 131 and a second portion 22 corresponding to the fixing segment 132. The first portion 21 has at least one flange 24 extended from an outer peripheral thereof and corresponding to the at least one slot 134. The at least one flange 24 engages with the at least one slot 134. The first and second portion 21, 22 respectively, tightly fit within the mounting and fixing segment 131, 132 for protecting the toolbox assembly. Further embodiments provide supplementary engagement means for the mounting segment, such as protrusion (136, Fig.3) and window (27, Fig.3), or hole (137, Fig.5 and stub (28, Fig.5), and the plates can carry indicia (27, Fig.6) for identifying the contents of the case. A further embodiment comprises a slightly modified toolbox with protruding sides on which attachment of the plates is effected by means of an extra flange (221, Fig.7) that is screwed onto holes (15, Fig.7) on the sides of the toolbox.
Patent GB-2455898-A (GB)
Title: Antiperspirant or deodorant products
Inventor: BATCHELOR STEPHEN NORMAN
IPC: A45D40/02
Filed: 2008-12-16
Abstract: The photo-destruction of an ingredient that is susceptible to photo-destruction in a stick cosmetic product can be retarded by pigmenting the composition or/and the dispenser for the composition with an inhibiting pigment, preferably a matching pigment. The photo-destruction can be further retarded by employing a dispenser that inhibits the ingress through its base of moist air during storage, for example in bathrooms, and advantageously such dispenser being pigmented. The invention is particularly suitable for antiperspirant compositions containing palmatine.
Patent GB-2458373-A (GB)
Title: Hygienic water dispensing apparatus
Inventor: SHARMA NARESH
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2009-03-12
Abstract: A user's bottle (not shown) is filled with water on demand at a bottle reception station of a water dispensing apparatus 1, or water vending machine. A nozzle 5 coupled to a source of water is positioned in confronting relation to, but spaced from, the open mouth of a bottle located at the station such that a bottle cannot make contact with the nozzle 5. The nozzle 5 position is also inaccessible to manual touch by a user. Preferably, when a bottle presses against cone shaped receptor 6, detectors such as microswitches (30, fig. 5) operate a solenoid valve to allow water to be dispensed. Thus, water may be dispensed from the source through the nozzle 5 and into a bottle without making contact with any surface of the apparatus with which a bottle or its user may make contact. This provides a more hygienic means of dispensing water, and reduces the risk of contamination.
Patent GB-2469045-A (GB)
Title: A cleaning appliance
Inventor: SUNDERLAND DAVID ROBERT
IPC: A47L5/36
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: A cleaning appliance of the cylinder type comprises separating apparatus 100 for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a chassis 400, and a duct 300 mounted on the chassis 400 for conveying the fluid flow to the separating apparatus 100, the duct 300 comprising means 310 for supporting the separating apparatus 100. The duct 300 is preferably located beneath the separating apparatus 100 which maybe of the cyclonic type. The means 310 for supporting the separating apparatus 100 is preferably a catch 310.
Patent GB-2474047-A (GB)
Title: Haptic feedback for an onscreen keyboard with two force peaks
Inventor: HARRIS NEIL JOHN
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2009-10-02
Abstract: A touch screen has one or more actuators to give haptic feedback to a user touching the screen. When the touch screen displays an on screen keyboard, the force of the feedback has two peaks. The peaks are seperated 10ms to 40ms. The second peak is three to four times wider than the first. The feedback may have a duration of 100ms. The same actuator may also give audio feedback, which may have a frequency of 800 Hz to 4 KHz. The audio signal may be localised on the screen at the point touched by the user. The feedback signal may be the sum of two exponential functions with different decay rates.
Patent GB-2461827-A (GB)
Title: Hydroformylation process
Inventor: MUL WILHELMUS PETRUS
IPC: B01J31/24
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A hydroformylation process for the production of alcohols comprising reacting, in a reactor system comprising one or more feed streams, a reaction environment and an output stream, a feedstock composition comprising a compound having at least one olefinic carbon-to-carbon bond with hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of an organophosphine modified cobalt hydroformylation catalyst, wherein the hydroformylation process is carried out in the reaction environment, which comprises at least two reaction zones, wherein the at least two reaction zones comprise an earlier reaction zone and a later reaction zone, wherein the temperature of the later reaction zone is at a temperature which is at least 2°C greater than the temperature in the earlier reaction zone, and the temperature of the later reaction zone is in the range of from 140°C to 220°C, and the temperature of the earlier reaction zone is at least 130°C, wherein the molar ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide entering the earlier reaction zone is in the range of from 0.5 to 1.65, and wherein water is added into the reactor system.
Patent GB-1092999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to means for attaching a lift truck to a lorry
Inventor: WARD JOSEPH LESLIE
IPC: B66F9/075
Filed: 1965-03-09
Abstract: 1,092,999. Stowing fork lift trucks on vehicles. LANSING BAGNALL Ltd. Feb. 25, 1966 [March 9, 1965], No. 10006/65. Heading B8E. A platform 11, which is guided for vertical movement at the rear of a lorry by telescopic members 15, 16, is adapted to support a lift truck 13 for transportation, the arrangement being such that the lifting mechanism of the lift truck is employed to raise the platform from the ground. At each side a chain 14 extends from an anchorage 17 on the lorry, around a pulley 18 mounted on the platform 11 and is secured at its other end to a cross-bar 19 which is guided by rollers 23 movable in guides 24 secured to the tubular guide members 16. After the lift truck 13 has been driven on to the lowered platform 11, raising of its lifting carriage 22 causes the forks to be raised into engagement with and to raise the cross-bar 19 whereby the platform 11 is raised. Springs may be provided within the telescopic members 15, 16 for raising the unloaded platform from the ground. Alternatively, a winch may be provided in place of the springs for moving the unloaded platform.
Patent GB-269541-A (GB)
Title: Vertical heating furnace for rolled half-products (blooms and billets) or similar metal pieces
IPC: C21D9/70
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 269,541. Bohler, E. April 12, 1926, [Convention date]. Addition to 195,082. Charging. - In the furnace according to the parent Specification the head of the ram P is channel-shaped in order that, when a layer of spaced billets 4 is supported on the flanges of the head and the latter raised into the furnace till its horizontal web is level with the tops of the fixed supports s, s', as shown in Fig. III, a further layer of billets 5, Fig. 4, can be charged sideways into the channel, one raising of the ram thus serving to charge two layers of billets.
Patent GB-113905-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Switch.
Inventor: SHEPHARD WALTER STEPHEN
IPC: H01H23/04
Filed: 1917-07-12
Abstract: 113,905. Shephard, W. S. July 12, 1917 Switches - The metal parts or contacts of an electric switch are enclosed in porcelain, the movable contacts J being mounted in a porcelain member oscillated by a handle G in an insulated close-fitting chamber with a porcelain cover F.
Patent GB-294137-A (GB)
Title: Process for colouring cellulose esters and ethers
IPC: C09B63/00
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 294,137. Soc. Chimique des Usines du Rhone, and Theumann, M. J. April 12, 1927. Addition to 275,553. Plastic compositions containing cellulose esters and ethers.-The process for the production of coloured cellulose esters and ethers to be used in the manufacture of plastics, described in the parent Specification, is used for the dispersion in the cellulose ester, or ether of the lakes of organic colouring matters. Thus, to an acetone solution of cellulose acetate coloured by eosine, is added with stirring an aqueous solution of lead acetate; the coloured acetate, is precipitated, for instance, with water, and is then washed and dried.
Patent GB-1320852-A (GB)
Title: Venturi scrubber
IPC: B01D47/10
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1320852 Venturi Scrubbers SLICK CORP 20 April 1971 [10 June 1970] 10096/71 Heading B1R A venturi scrubber of particular application with exhaust gases from blast furnaces comprises an adjustable throat (see Fig. 1, not shown), the exposed walls of which comprises ceramic blocks of high abrasion resistance bonded to a backing plate (see Fig. 2, not shown) from which extend fixing means, e.g. bolts, the fixing means not extending through or into the ceramic block. The blocks may have stepped or tongue-and-groove edges to allow mutual engagement.
Patent GB-610232-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in measuring the flexibility and adhesion of surface coatings
IPC: G01N19/04
Filed: 1946-04-02
Abstract: 610,232. Testing surface coatings on strip material. CHATFIELD, H. W. April 2, 1946, No. 10137. [Class 106 (ii)] Apparatus for use in testing and measuring the flexibility and adhesion of surface coatings on metal or other flexible strip material comprises a rod 1 slotted at 3 to receive the end of the strip 2 and around which the strip is wound under tension, the rod having a spiral-shaped contour such that its radius increases uniformly from one edge B of the slot around the rod to the other side A of the slot, and a manually-rotatable handle or automatic means for rotating the rod. The coating on the outer side of strip 2 is thus subjected to a graduallydiminishing stretching force, and is wound on the rod until no further cracks are observed. The strip is tensioned by a weight or by phasing passed between two relatively-adjustable rollers. The apparatus may be enclosed in a thermostatically-controlled casing.
Patent GB-1478272-A (GB)
Title: Immobilized cells
IPC: C12N11/08
Filed: 1975-03-11
Abstract: 1478272 Immobilizing enzymes PFIZER Inc 11 March 1975 [27 March 1974] 10182/75 Heading C3H Microbial cells are microbilized by contact in aqueous medium with a water-insoluble particulate polymer having amino-reacting groups until the cells are covalently bonded to the polymer. The immobilization is applicable to microbial cells derived from bacteria, yeasts, actinomyces and fungi, specific examples of which are given. Immobilization on to natural as well as synthetic resins is disclosed. Examples describe the immobilization of A. Niger cells on glycidyl methacrylate polymer, Proteus rettgeri cells on a glycidyl methacrylate polymer using glutaraldehyde, Rhodotorula gracilis cells on glycidyl methacrylate and Bacterium cadaveris on glycidyl methacrylate using glutaraldehyde.
Patent GB-235530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to lead accumulators
IPC: H01M4/56
Filed: 1925-04-20
Abstract: 235,530. Soc. Anon. le Carbone. June 14, 1924, [Convention date]. Electrodes.-An active material for lead accumulators comprises a mixture of 60 per cent of powdered lead or oxide of lead and a porous conductor body in grains of small density which has a large gas absorbing power retained during use of the accumulator and has been rendered impervious to liquids while still permeable to gases. The porous body consists of equal parts of coarse grains of porous charcoal of 0.5 to 1 m.m. and of fine grains passing a screen of 150 to 200 meshes per inch. The active material may be impregnated with sulphuric acid of 10‹ to 15‹ BÚ. and may be used in a container with a central porous partition, a lead electrode being placed in each compartment; or the lead electrodes e, f may be placed each in a porous parchment envelope b<1>, c<1> filled with the active material and standing in a container filled with sulphuric acid of 10‹ to 15‹ Be. Alternatively, the active material impregnated with a solution of 10 per cent sulphuric acid may be compressed into recesses b in electrodes comprising a perforated plate e of coal carbon. Specification 226,769 is referred to.
Patent GB-551325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to oil lamps
IPC: F21V37/00
Filed: 1941-08-13
Abstract: 551,325. Oil lamps. ABBEY, A. (Phillipps, A. E. Aug. 13, 1941, No. 10320. [Class 75 (i)] In a wick lamp for vegetable oils the wick leads from the burner along a horizontal conduit into an oil receptacle arranged in a vertical plane so as to provide a head of oil above the conduit. The receptacle 13 is flat and shallow and at right-angles to the base 18 having the wick conduit 26 therein; the lamp is turned on one side for filling through the orifice 16. The burner 24 is carried on a hinged piece 20 beneath which is an inspection opening 27.
Patent GB-1380764-A (GB)
Title: Fluid operated jacks
IPC: F15B15/26
Filed: 1972-03-06
Abstract: 1380764 Jacks ROYAL INDUSTRIES Inc 6 March 1972 10331/72 Heading F1D A fluid operated jack comprises a stationary upright member 15 having a piston head 26 over which a cylinder 31 can reciprocate due to fluid led to and taken from chamber 46, a U-shaped member 34 being attached to cylinder 31 by legs 35. The legs 35 have latch member 58, 59 spring- biased into engagement with downwardly facing and upwardly facing stop surfaces 19, 21 respectively. A rod 50 is used to simultaneously control valve 44 which governs supply and exhaust of fluid to chamber 46 and also the latch means so as to disengage latch 58 when the cylinder 31 moves up and disengages latch 59 when the cylinder 31 moves down. The rod 50 has an upper handle 52 which can rock a control member 48 for valve 44 and also has a lower handle 55 leading from a portion 54 of the rod 50 which passes through a bracket 76 on a yoke 70 connected to the latch members 58, 59, Figs. 2a and 4. In operation, movement of handle 52 rightwards causes member 48 to operate valve 44 to admit fluid to chamber 46, thus extending the jack. Due to the slight pivotal movement of rod 50 in brackets 51 the handle 55, and thus also the yoke 70, are moved to the left, thus disengaging latch 58 from surfaces 19 due to the yoke engaging a cross-pin 75 on latch 58. Thus as the jack extends, latch 59 over-rides surfaces 20 until the required extension is attained and the rod moved to the neutral position in which the jack is locked against both retraction and extension. Any failure during extension is protected by latch 59 preventing jack collapse. If the handle 52 is moved to the left, valve 44 exhuasts fluid from chamber 46, the yoke 70 being moved to the right to disengage latch 59, the latch 58 riding over surfaces 18 as the jack collapses. If a weight on the jack is removed, jack extension is prevented by latch 58.  (For Figures see next page)