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Patent GB-2442132-A (GB)
Title: Testing system for negative pressure wound therapy apparatus
Inventor: MULLIGAN SHARON
IPC: A61M27/00
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: A system for testing a negative pressure wound dressing houses a simulated wound cavity W of realistic shape and dimensions, a wound dressing locatable over the simulated wound, a negative pressure source 226 in fluid communication with the wound cavity and at least one sensor 205 adapted to record at least one parameter within the simulated wound. A valve 216 in fluid communication with the wound cavity can be opened to simulate an air leak within the wound cavity. Fluids may be delivered to the wound cavity to simulate exudates, the fluids coming from a bath 236 pressurised by a peristaltic pump 212. A computer 100 may be coupled to the sensor(s) for recording and analysing data, thereby providing an indication of functioning of the system. Levels of oxygen, light, humidity, temperature, negative pressure and bacteria may all be sensed and recorded.
Patent GB-2455965-A (GB)
Title: Remote control of commodity access and metering
Inventor: JENNINGS PETER
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: A system for remote commodity metering comprises point-of-sale terminals and consumer terminals (e.g. gas or electricity meters) operable to control supply of the commodity. Each consumer terminal comprises a communications device and at least one communications ID associated therewith. The consumer commodity terminal may receive SMS messages routed using the ID; wherein the point-of-sale terminals are operable to obtain commodity supplier ID and a terminal-related ID from a consumer card. A point-of-sale terminal sends a message to the consumer terminal and a supplier associated with the commodity supplier ID, the message indicating a quantity of commodity to be permitted by the consumer commodity terminal to be used. The communications devices may comprise cellular phone type communications devices, e.g. GPRS or UMTS modems, and the communications ID is in the form of a cellular telephone number, or may comprise internet protocol (IP) based modems, and the communications ID is in the form of a an IP address, email address or equivalent.
Patent GB-2447147-A (GB)
Title: Circuit breaker
Inventor: HERRMANN JOHANN
IPC: H01H21/22
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: With fault current circuit breakers or differential current circuit breakers, a test key is used in the prior art to close a test current circuit so that a test current, which simulates a fault current, flows and a check as carried out to determine whether the circuit breaker functions in a proper manner. In accordance with the invention, a test lever element (16) is used instead of a test key. This can preferably be pivoted about the same axis of rotation as the conventionally provided opening/closing control lever (12) of the circuit breaker, and the movement of the test lever element (16) can be partially coupled to this control lever (12). In a predetermined position of the test lever element (16), the test current circuit is closed. This predetermined position is preferably an intermediate position of the test lever element between two end positions, so that the test current only flows briefly.
Patent GB-2450576-A (GB)
Title: Thermal insulation barriers formed from spherical material
Inventor: AUMAUGHER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B01J13/02
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thermal insulation barrier is disclosed which includes providing a body having a cavity therein, introducing a plurality of three-dimensional globules into the cavity, with each globule having a radiation reflector component isolated from the exterior of the globule, and closing the cavity to hold the plurality of globules therein. The reflector may be formed from titanium dioxide or carbon black. The reflector component may be covered by a thermal insulation material such as an aerogel or silica. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing a thermal insulation barrier which includes loading and breaking down an insulation material in a space existing between a first tubular disposed within a second tubular.
Patent GB-2451943-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for automatically changing the profile or mode of a mobile phone
Inventor: WREN-HILTON GILES MARTIN
IPC: H04M1/72463
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: A mobile phone 100 with primary display 101 has a processing unit 300 adapted to receive input from sensors 200, 201 and 202 and in consequence of receiving orientation and movement data from said sensors to automatically change the profile or mode of the device. The sensors may comprise one or more of a gravity operated switch sensor, light sensor and dual axis or tri-axis accelerometer sensor. The phone may detect when it is face down and mute audible alert signals or activate call diversion to a different telephone number, voice mail or similar messaging system.
Patent GB-2464455-A (GB)
Title: Lithium-containing transition metal sulphide compounds
Inventor: BARKER JEREMY
IPC: C01B17/24
Filed: 2008-10-14
Abstract: A process for making lithium-containing transition metal sulfides is disclosed which involves heating at least one transition metal sulfide with a lithium-containing compound, wherein the lithium-containing compound is selected from one or more of lithium oxide, lithium sulfate, lithium carbonate, anhydrous lithium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide monohydrate, lithium oxalate, lithium nitrate. The transition metal may be one or more of iron, manganese, cobalt, nickel, copper and zinc. The heating may be carried out in a non-oxidising atmosphere or under reducing conditions. The reducing conditions may be generated by the presence of a reducing gas such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, methane or other alkane gases, or a reducing agent such as carbon or carbonaceous materials that form carbon on being heated. The sulfide compounds formed may be used to form electrodes for low voltage rechargeable batteries. Also disclosed is a method of forming lithium sulfide.
Patent GB-2458195-A (GB)
Title: Foldable clothing rail having foldable rail corner sections and vertical uprights
Inventor: DRAKE JULIE
IPC: A47F7/24
Filed: 2008-11-01
Abstract: A clothing rail is disclosed which includes foldable bottom rail corner sections, a pair of foldable side vertical uprights, and a foldable horizontal bottom rail. In use the rail may be collapsed from an erected state (Fig.3) to a folded state (Fig.4) by removing a top rail and separating both side uprights and separating the bottom rail and then depressing push-bottom locks to unlock bottom corners and then raising the bottom rail and drawing the side uprights together and fastening a Velcro (RTM) strap around the folded rail to hold the folded rail together. The strap may be attached to the bottom rail. The uprights and the bottom rail may be provided as two pole-parts which include hidden wire connectors which keep the pole-parts separated yet attached when not fully joined in a similar manner to tent poles.
Patent GB-2457998-A (GB)
Title: A method of working titanium alloys
Inventor: ACOSTA ARTURO
IPC: C22F1/18
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: A method of forming an alpha-beta titanium alloy article by forming a final forged article at a temperature above its beta-transus, cooling the forged article, solution heat treating the cooled article at a temperature below its beta-transus, controlled cooling of the solution heat treated, and then alpha phase precipitation treating the post-solution cooled article to obtain a final article having an average elongation value of at least 3%. The alloy is preferably Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo and forging is performed at a temperature in the range 952-996 {C, solution heat treatment is performed at a temperature in the range 92-125 {C below its beta-transus for 4 hours, controlled cooling is at a rate of 28-111 {C/minute and precipitation treating is performed at a temperature of 593-732 {C for 8 hours.
Patent GB-2457170-A (GB)
Title: Power optimization for an integrated circuit having power domains and power islands
Inventor: SMITH BRIAN
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2009-02-11
Abstract: A method for optimizing power efficiency for requested device functionality on a programmable SoC (system-on-a-chip) integrated circuit device. The method includes determining a requested device functionality (eg web surfing, 3-D applications, camcorder, video play back, GPS), and in response to the requested device functionality, turning on power for a selected one or more power domains (222) out of a plurality of power domains included within the integrated circuit device (210). Each of the power domains has its own respective voltage rail to obtain power (262). The method further includes turning on one or more power islands out of a plurality of power islands (eg CPU 232, GPU 233, video processor 235) included within the integrated circuit device. The requested device functionality is then implemented using one or more functional blocks wherein each functional block is configured to provide specific device functionality. The method may be applied upon exit from a deep sleep mode. The SOC may be used in a smart phone.
Patent GB-2469491-A (GB)
Title: Fastening device with operating member that is substantially inoperably by an animal's mouth.
Inventor: UBHI GURMAKH
IPC: E05B67/22
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: A fastening device with at least one operating member moveable keylessly relative to a body 12, 62 and being so configured, and/or disposed, or associated with the body as to be operable by a human hand but substantially inoperable by an animal's mouth. The device also comprises a fastening member 14, 64 moveable relative to the body between a fastening position and a releasing position, a catch 30, 32, 80 for holding the fastening member in the fastening position and a releasing device for releasing the catch to enable the fastening member to move from its fastening position to its releasing position. The operating member may be a push-button 34, 84. Two spaced operating members 34, (figure 2, 38) may be provided with both needing to be operated in order to release the catch. The fastening member may be spring-biased. The fastening device may form a padlock 10. A key-operated locking arrangement (figure 3, 50) may also be provided. The animal may be a horse.
Patent GB-2459380-A (GB)
Title: Device for concealing gaps and/or cracks
Inventor: RIGBY KEITH
IPC: E04B2/82
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: A device to conceal the gap and/or crack between two adjacent objects, such as a staircase string and an adjacent plasterboard wall. The device includes at least two portions, the first portion 30 is attached to one of the first 4 or second objects, the second portion 12 is attached to the other of the first or second objects 6. The first portion receives at least a part of the second portion to act to conceal or otherwise reduce the visibility of a crack and/or gap between the first and second objects when in position for use. A third portion (fig 6a, part 106) of the device may also be included which provides a facia which includes illumination means which can be used to indicate a direction of travel, or delineate boundaries, when activated by a further device such as a smoke alarm.
Patent GB-2472458-A (GB)
Title: Lithium magnesium hydrides as hydrogen storage materials
Inventor: HAYDEN BRIAN ELLIOT
IPC: C01B3/00
Filed: 2009-08-07
Abstract: A hydrogen storage material is disclosed which consists essentially of a hydride of lithium and magnesium, the material having the general formula:LixMgyHnwherein: (i) x is in the range of from 0.17 to 0.93; (ii) y is in the range of from 0.07 to 0.83; and (iii) n is not greater than (x + 2y); with the proviso that n is not (x + 2y) when (a) x = y; (b) x = 2y or (c) 2x = y. The hydride may be formed by vapour deposition of lithium and magnesium in the presence of hydrogen. Methods of producing the hydrogen storage material and its use to store hydrogen reversibly or irreversibly are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2463770-A (GB)
Title: Label for cable with integral cable tidy storage clamp
Inventor: FISHER AMANDA
IPC: B65H75/00
Filed: 2009-09-16
Abstract: A labelling tag for a cable, comprises a label portion for identifying the function of the cable, means for attaching the label portion to a run of the cable to remain on the cable while the cable is in use and means for retaining coils of the conductor in a coiled condition when the cable is in storage. The tag therefore provides a dual function of labeling the wire and acting as a cable tidy to store the cable neatly coiled when not in use. The tag preferably comprises a frame for receiving a label, a groove for receiving the run of cable and a strap for capturing coiled cable.
Patent GB-2473646-A (GB)
Title: Financial asset management system
Inventor: PURI NEIL ROY
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2009-09-18
Abstract: In a financial environment, particularly in relation to fund investment, a financial asset management system including a platform configured to operate as an intermediary between a database and at least a first and second user interface, typically graphical user interfaces GUI's, such that the database contains a plurality of asset accounts, with each asset account having at least one designated manager and a plurality of designated investors. The platform is configured to provide the first interface with a first set of operations for interacting with the database, and the second interface with a second set of operations for interacting with the database. The first interface (101-107) is intended for use by a manager and the second interface (91-95) is intended for use by an investor and the first and second sets of operations differ in dependence upon the different interests/roles of the investor and the manager respectively. A method of searching includes identifying financial investment assets search results based upon a criterion and ranking the search results based upon a plurality of obtained fund characteristics.
Patent GB-2462737-A (GB)
Title: External passageway for hydraulic kickover tool
Inventor: ARUMUGAM ARUNKUMAR
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2008-09-01
Abstract: A kickover tool for placing and extracting a valve in a mandrel comprises a tool body extending in a longitudinal direction and having a hydraulic piston chamber 10 therein, the tool body having a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to connect to a hydraulic piston located inside the hydraulic piston chamber and a kickover arm portion mechanically connected to the hydraulic piston. The kickover arm moves to the kicked-over position upon application of pressure at the first end of the hydraulic piston chamber thereby extending the hydraulic piston. A passage 46 proximate to the second end of the hydraulic piston chamber connects the hydraulic piston chamber through the tool body to the outside of the tool body.
Patent GB-634729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to radar systems
IPC: G01S13/76
Filed: 1947-04-15
Abstract: 634,729. Radiolocation; radio signalling. HARRIS, K. E., and COURT, G. W. G. April 15, 1947, No. 10001. [Classes 40 (v) and 40 (vii)] A secondary radar system comprises an interrogator radiating recurrent interrogating signals, each preceded by a conditioning signal, and a transponder comprising a transmitter radiating response signals under control of a control device desensitized for a predetermined period and to an extent dependent upon the amplitude of the received conditioning signal so that the response transmitter is operated only by an interrogating signal of predetermined amplitude in relation to the conditioning signal. The system ensures that the transponder is not operated by the side-lobes of the scanning directive pattern of the interrogator, the conditioning signals being radiated omnidirectionally, and also that the transponder is available to other interrogators for the maximum time period without reduction in sensitivity. The scanning aerial may transmit one microsecond interrogating pulses at a recurrence frequency of 1000 per second whilst the omnidirectional conditioning signals may comprise two 1 Á, sec. pulses separated by 1 Á sec. and preceding the interrogating signals by 4 Á sec. At the transponder, signals are received on antenna 1, detected in receiver 2 and passed to separating circuit 3 which selects the conditioning pulses and converts each pair into a single bias pulse of proportional amplitude. This bias pulse is used at 4 to generate a single sawtooth waveform of amplitude proportional thereto which may have a duration of 10 Á sec. This is fed to mixer 6 where the interrogator pulse direct from separator 3 is mixed with it. The transmitter 10 is controlled by a negatively biassed valve which only passes current when the mixed signals applied over lead 9 exceed a certain amplitude, i.e. when the interrogating pulse received exceeds the conditioning pulse by a certain amplitude. Where the conditioning pulses are not received, as at great ranges, the separator 3 should be capable of applying the interrogator pulses direct to the mixer. The conditioning and interrogating pulse may be radiated on slightly different frequencies to simplify the transponder and the bias waveform may be rectangular and not a sawtooth. The omnidirectional conditioning signals may be radiated from a position remote from the interrogator.
Patent GB-288210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric relays
IPC: H02H3/40
Filed: 1928-04-03
Abstract: 288,210. International General Electric Co., Inc., (Assignees of Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges.). April 4, 1927. [Convention date]. Cut-out arrangements; induction relays. - An impedance relay for use in A.C. protective systems comprises a Ferraris disc arranged while the armature is at rest in its normally inoperative position to be acted upon by opposing torques proportional to the current and to the voltage existing at the point of connection of the relay and during the motion of the relay caused by the preponderance of the current torque to be acted upon by a damping force produced by the reaction of the eddy-currents due to the voltage flux. As shown in the Figure the disc b is acted upon by two electromagnets d, e the former carrying windings connected to a current transformer in the line a and the latter to a potential transformer connected across the lines. In the normal position of the discs as shown the torque produced by these electromagnets are in opposition but immediately the disc commences to move owing to a preponderance of the current torque a switch h is opened. Consequently the opposing torque at once disappears although the electromagnet e still produces a damping force by an eddy-current braking action. The speed of rotation of the disc is therefore a measure of the impedance of the line and after a proportional time interval contacts i in the circuit-breaker tripping circuit are completed. A constant mechanical retractive force may be supplied to return the disc so that after operation the contact-operating projection is returned to engage the stop d. The contacts h may alternatively be arranged to introduce suitable impedances into the circuit of the windings of the electromagnet e and, if required, more than one disc may be employed.
Patent GB-833035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to printing machines
Inventor: CHILTON REGINALD ERNEST
IPC: B41F17/28
Filed: 1957-03-28
Abstract: 833,035. Printing on curved surfaces; inking apparatus. BROADHURST & SONS (1939) Ltd., J. March 27, 1958 [March 28, 1957], No. 10101/57. Class 100(2) Apparatus for decorating an approximately conical workpiece includes a carrier 31 for the workpiece which is mounted to swing around a vertical pivot 30 while holding the workpiece in such a manner that it is free to rotate about its own axis, a horizontal printing surface 12 mounted below and normally clear of the workpiece, means being provided for coating the printing surface and further means for tilting the coated surface up into contact with the workpiece. The printing surface 12 is supported on a bench 11 on a frame 10. The surface 12 is formed or mounted on a resilient pad 13 carried by a block 14 attached to a backing plate 15. The unit 13, 14 15 is slidably mounted vertically on the bench 11 by means of members 17 which pass through bushes 16 in the bench 11. The members 17 are secured to plate 19 in turn attached to a rod 21 which is movable vertically by a pedal 26 so as to raise the printing surface 12 into contact with the workpiece 35. The carrier 31 has spindles 38, 39 carrying workpiece engaging stops 36 and 37 respectively, the latter being retractable axially by means of a head 43 on spindle 39 against the action of a spring 42, to release the workpiece. The carrier 31 swings around the pivot 30 at one end, the other end being provided with a roller 32 which engages an arcuate guide rail 33. The surface 12 is inked by a plate 46, pivoted at 47, and biased by a weight 50 into the position shown in Fig. 1. A pedal is provided for moving the plate 46 in the direction of the arrow in Fig. 1 to ink the surface 12. The plate 46 is in turn inked by a roller 52, suitably fed with the ink and carried by levers 53 pivoted to a frame 45 at 54, which reciprocates over the plate 46 as the plate is moved to ink the surface 12.
Patent GB-871205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to paper manufacture
IPC: D21H11/20
Filed: 1959-03-24
Abstract: In the manufacture of paper, e.g. from cotton linters or wood pulp, the cellulose molecules of the fibres are cross-linked by intra-fibrous chemical bonding before the fibres are refined. Reagents used may be formaldehyde &c., or compounds having at least two functional groups, e.g. 1, 3-dichloroacetone, glyoxal, or epichlorhydrin.  In an example, raw, second-cut linters were steeped in aqueous sodium hydroxide and centrifuged, heated in a digester with epichlorhydrin and purified.
Patent GB-112898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Concrete and like Roofs.
Inventor: DYSON HERBERT KEMPTON
IPC: E04B7/20
Filed: 1917-07-16
Abstract: 112,898. Dyson, H. K. July 16, 1917. Roofs; reinforcedconcrete roofs.- Roofs which consist of concrete slabs or concrete cast in situ are provided with external purlins, the rafters being inside or outside. Fig. 1 shows a roof cast in situ. Fig. 2 shows precast slabs a carried by steel purlins b which are covered with concrete h, and in a similar construction, the slabs a are cast in situ. The rafters c, Fig. 1, may be replaced by inside steel trusses, and, in the form shown in Fig. 5, reinforced-concrete props f connect the purlins b with beams e.
Patent GB-761863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the treatment of petroleum distillates to reduce their corrosivity
IPC: C10L1/188
Filed: 1953-04-15
Abstract: The corrosivity of a petroleum distillate, which has been subjected to desulphurization by contact in the presence of hydrogen with a sulphur-resistant hydrogenation catalyst at elevated temperature and pressure followed by redistillation, is reduced by adding a minor proportion of a naphthenic acid to the distillate.  After this treatment, the distillate passes the B.S.I. copper strip corrosion test.  The treatment is particularly applicable to solvent naphthas for use in the dry-cleaning and paint industries.  In an example, a Kuwait naphtha of 152-205 DEG C. boiling range is subjected to hydrocatalytic desulphurization at 780 DEG F. and 100 p.s.i.g., using a catalyst consisting of the oxides of cobalt and molybdenum or alumina, and then redistilled.  0.02 per cent by volume of commercial naphthenic acids extracted from crude petroleum is then added to the naphtha.