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Patent GB-2461701-A (GB)
Title: Hand drying apparatus
Inventor: BENNETT THOMAS
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: A hand drying apparatus 10 comprising a main body 12, a cavity 14 formed in the main body 12 for receiving objects to be dried, an outlet 26 for draining fluid from the cavity 14 and a filter arrangement 100 located downstream of the outlet 26. The filter arrangement 100 comprises a particulate filter. The particulate filter is removable from the main body 12 through the cavity 14. Therefore, by providing a particulate filter removable through the cavity 14 of the hand dryer 10, the particulate filter can be accessed easily by a user without the need for access panels to be removed. The particulate filter may also be separately removable from the arrangement to a further filter 108 which may be located in a filter housing 106. A barrier member 102 upstream of the particulate filter may be present. The particulate filter may comprise a plurality of beads, preferably of 1mm-6mm diameter. The particulate filter may also comprise a metallic wool, which is preferably a copper wool. The further filter 108 may comprise a sterilising filter preferably containing an anti-bacterial agent which may be a resin. This preferably releases the anti-bacterial agent into the fluid at a concentration of 1ppm-5ppm. A collector for the fluid downstream of the further filter may be provided.
Patent GB-2461949-A (GB)
Title: Luggage weighing machine
Inventor: STEWART GERARD JAMES
IPC: G01G19/414
Filed: 2008-07-22
Abstract: A weighing machine 1 comprising a scale 2 which by travellers to determine the weight of their luggage prior to check-in and determine whether they are within their allocated weight allowance. In the case that a user's luggage is found to be outside the specified weight allowance travellers are then able to re-allocate or redistribute their luggage to avoid the payment of excess luggage charges and use a reactivation key which can be used to re-activate the scale. The weighing machine includes a user interface 3 which allows a user to input information and receive information from a processor which is in communication with a database which contains information relating to luggage allowances and compares this data with the measured weight of the luggage. The re-activation key can be an alphanumeric code or a physical token. The re-activation key will only reactivate the scale if used within a specific period of time. The database may be external to the machine and the processor may communicate with the database using internet protocol. A plurality of machines may be operatively linked together, which may be through serial interface cables. A reactivation key from one machine can work on any machine.
Patent GB-2462483-A (GB)
Title: Automated surveillance with operator over-ride.
Inventor: THOMPSON STUART
IPC: H04N5/14
Filed: 2008-08-10
Abstract: An over ride device to enable an operator to over-ride the computer control of a pan tilt and zoom (PTZ) surveillance camera in order to view a specific area identified by the operator. The computer control is able to direct the camera to identify and track targets according to their activity and to priorities set in the computer. A surveillance system with said device can be over ridden while operating in either automatic or manual mode, using a variety of control mechanisms, such as finger touch, voice control, joystick, mouse or touchpad, and may also be used to override and change anyone of said priorities.
Patent GB-2450053-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for punching a printing plate
Inventor: YEE CHANG J
IPC: B31B50/88
Filed: 2008-10-08
Abstract: A plate punching assembly, comprising a base with a footprint, wherein the base has a slot configured to receive a printing plate. The footprint is comprised of a first actuator configured to actuate a first punch adapted to punch through the slot and into a first chaff disposal opening; the footprint also has a second actuator similarly configured. The first and second actuators are independently activated. In one embodiment, a chaff disposal collector is disposed over the footprint so that the chaff is collected in a secure fashion.
Patent GB-2450822-A (GB)
Title: Sample preparation
Inventor: CAROLL JOHN
IPC: G01N1/38
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preparing liquid samples for evaluation are disclosed. The samples are made by dispensing at least one liquid ingredient gravimetrically.
Patent GB-2453486-A (GB)
Title: Geographical information display system and method
Inventor: CARBONE JOHN N
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: In one embodiment, a geographical information system has an information database and a client computing system that is coupled to a web server. A web based application is operable to display a map that includes a particular geographical location, retrieve at least one of a plurality of data records from the metadata database, and display the at least one data record at the particular geographical location of the map for a user. The web based application is executable on the client computing system or on the web server using a web browser.
Patent GB-2454128-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexing of DSI traffic across wired and wireless ethernet devices
Inventor: FREEBURG THOMAS
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for multiplexing of DS1 traffic across wired and wireless Ethernet devices. A transmitter sends data packets to a receiver through an Ethernet system. The transmitter includes a modeling module that constructs a modeled jitter buffer corresponding to a receiver jitter buffer located at the receiver. The transmitter also includes a packetizing buffer that collects data to form data packets, that inserts buffer pointers into the data packets, and that sends the data packets through the Ethernet system. A buffer pointer is determined from the modeled jitter buffer. The receiver includes an Ethernet interface module that obtains the data packets from the Ethernet system, a jitter buffer, and a depacketizer that reads a buffer pointer in the data packet and that places the data packet into a position within the receiver jitter buffer in accordance with the buffer pointer.
Patent GB-2460916-A (GB)
Title: Portable tracking for determining relative positions of autonomous vehicles.
Inventor: BAUGHMAN DAVID C
IPC: G01S5/04
Filed: 2009-04-08
Abstract: A system includes first and second transmitters (220) attachable to first and second vehicles (110, 120). The transmitters can each transmit successive signals at predetermined time intervals. Tracking stations (130) at different locations are configured to receive the signals transmitted by at least one of the first and second transmitters, distinguish signals transmitted by the first transmitter from signals transmitted by the second transmitter, and determine from the transmitted signals respective position information for at least one of the first and second transmitters. Each of the tracking stations is further configured to be in signal communication with at least one other of the tracking stations. The system further includes at least one processing device (370) in signal communication with at least one of the tracking stations. The processing device is configured to determine from the position information a location of the first vehicle relative to a location of the second vehicle and may use triangulation.. The transmitted signals may be pseudo noise sequences such as "gold codes". The tracking stations may use a phased-array antenna.
Patent GB-2469790-A (GB)
Title: Coloured LED bulb with collimators
Inventor: HANNAM KEITH
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: A direct replacement bulb based on light emitting diodes (LEDs) or surface mount devices (SMDs) 6 which complies with the angular, luminous and hue requirements of sea regulations. The invention comprises collimators or dividers 1 to prevent colour bleed and mixing between adjacent light sources of different colors. The light producing area of the bulb 4 is rotatable independently of the base 5 to facilitate the alignment of coulored sectors of the bulb.
Patent GB-2459596-A (GB)
Title: Phthalocyanines and their use in ink-jet printing
Inventor: THOMPSON NEIL JAMES
IPC: C09B47/067
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: A mixture of com ounds of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: M is 2H, Si, a metal, an oxymetal group, a hydroxymetal group or a halometal group; Pc represents an phthalocyanine nucleus of formula (1a); R 1 is H or optionally substituted C 1-4 alkyl; R 2 is H or optionally substituted C 1-8 alkyl; R 3 is H or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; and R 4 is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; or R 3 and R 4 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent an optionally substituted aliphatic or aromatic ring system; each R 5 is independently H or optionally substituted C 1-4 alkyl, provided that at least one R 5 is optionally substituted C 1-4 alkyl; x is 0 to 4; y is 0 to 4; z is greater than 0 to 4; the sum of x+y+z is in the range of from 2 to 4; and the substituents, represented by x, y and z, are attached only to a beta-position on the phthalocyanine ring and the substituents represented by y and z are different. Also compositions, inks, printing processes, printed materials and ink jet cartridges.
Patent GB-2473214-A (GB)
Title: Spanner with extension
Inventor: DADE SUSHIL KUMAR
IPC: B25B23/16
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: The spanner that, for example, may fit on top of an immersion heater element includes an extendable arm for leverage to be applied to loosen the heater element. The arm may be retracted to allow the element to be unscrewed. The spanner may be a socket spanner with a reversible direction of rotation. In use, the spanner may reduce damage to a heater cylinder.
Patent GB-2473619-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drill bit with percussive unit having optimised frequency and force
Inventor: WIERCIGROCH MARIAN
IPC: E21B6/02
Filed: 2009-09-16
Abstract: A rotary drill is attached to an oscillator for applying axial oscillatory loading. The frequency and force of the oscillations must satisfy the following inequalities:Where f is the frequency of vibration, D is diameter of the bit, USis compressive strength of the rock, A is amplitude of vibration, m is vibrating mass, and Sfis a scaling factor greater than 1; Fdis the dynamic force, Deffis effective diameter of the bit, and Sfdis a scaling factor greater than 1. Thus the dynamic force must be slightly greater than the compressive force which a column of rock can withstand; and the frequency must be a constant times the square root of the compressive force which a column of rock can withstand divided by the amplitude of the oscillation and the mass of the bit. The constant accounts for the fact that the bit only imparts a force during a fraction of its oscillation. The compressive strength of the rock is sensed and fed back to the bit optimise the frequency while drilling. Preferably the scaling factors are less than 1.2.
Patent GB-2473818-A (GB)
Title: Optical-fibre connector
Inventor: HANNIGAN JOHN
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2009-09-21
Abstract: An optical-fibre connector comprises a connector main body 15, a connector back end 16 and an assembly nut 13 for securing the connector back end to the connector main body. A protective outer sheath 19 of an optical-fibre cable 18 is securable to the connector back end and the connector back end is non-rotatably engageable with the connector main body. The non-rotatable engagement may be by virtue of flats 86 on the back end engaging with co-operating flats on tabs 90 on the main body or a key (92) on the back end and a keyway (94) on the main body. This engagement prevents torque applied to the nut from causing rotation of the back end when assembling the connector to terminate a cable.
Patent GB-2474496-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation module for motor vehicle
Inventor: LINKE SANDRA VALENTINA TRUJILLO
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilation system for the interior (5, Figure 1, 6, Figure 2) of a motor vehicle comprising at least one ventilation unit 10 (20, Figure 1) having a suction side (30, Figure 5) and a pressure side (32, Figure 5) for in-taking and distributing of ambient air, respectively. The ventilation system being characterized by the at least one ventilation unit 10, (20) being decoupled from a vehicle's heating and/or air-conditioning system. Optionally the ventilation system is movably / removably disposed in the vehicle interior (5, 6) and may comprise a rotatable fan 12 coupled to a drive unit 14. The ventilation unit may have a housing (25, Figure 5) and a ball joint (34, Figure 5) matching a corresponding socket joint (36, Figure 5) present in the interior of the vehicle ( 5, 6).
Patent GB-1125120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to gas valves
IPC: F23N5/10
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,125,120. Valves. HONEYWELL G.m.b.H. 3 March, 1967 [19 March, 1966], No. 10076/67. Heading F2V. A gas valve comprises a main inlet 2, main outlet 4, and a pilot outlet 5, a closure member 6 loaded to the closed position by a spring 7 and opened by an operating stem 19, a further closure 8 mounted on the stem 19 so as to be axially movable between stops 23 and 24, a catch formed by spring arms 15 on a solenoid 11 to engage an extension 16 of the member 6 and hold it open, but prevent it being opened when the solenoid is energized by a flame sensing device, and a rod 18 which rocks a release lever 34 to move the extension from the catch and allow the member 6 to be closed by the spring 7. The solenoid includes a spindle 10, upon which the member 6 is slidably mounted, having an enlarged portion 14 which, when solenoid is deenergized, moves the springs apart to allow the extension 16 to pass therebetween. In operation stem 19 is depressed to close the member 8, and open member 6 to allow flow through the pilot outlet 5, solenoid spindle 10 is also depressed and the extension 16 moved between springs 15 and gripped. When the solenoid is energized, spindle 19 is released and member 8 opens. In order to close the member 6, rod 18 is depressed. Extension 16 moves out from the springs 15 and they close behind it, Fig. 4 (not shown), to prevent the closure 6 from being opened until the solenoid has become de-energized and portion 14 moved up to open the springs. The catch may comprise two separate similar arms, or only one, and instead of the enlarged extension 16 the member 6 may have a groove into which the arms may grip.
Patent GB-677105-A (GB)
Title: Fluid control for inert gas blanketed arc welding
IPC: B23K9/16
Filed: 1950-04-24
Abstract: 677,105. Uniting by fusion. LINDE AIR PRODUCTSCO. April 24, 1950 [May 4, 1949], No. 10100/50. Class 83 (iv). In apparatus for controlling fluid flow to a torch for gas-blanketed arc welding having a nozzle surrounding a forward part of the electrode and supplied with gas from a conduit, and a cooling jacket supplied with fluid from a conduit, one or each of the conduits is provided with a valve controlled by automatic means which open the valve or valves in response to welding voltage between the electrode and the work and which actuate a time delay device in response to open-circuit voltage between electrode and work which delay device closes the valve or valves after a predetermined time. A welding torch T having a cooling jacket J connected to a water conduit L and a nozzle N connected to an inert gas supply conduit A, is joined to one terminal of a generator G whose other terminal is connected to the work W. A control device B comprises a timer relay 14 having a motor 28 driving a gearing 30 to operate a normally closed switch 27; a timer starting relay 10 having a normally-closed switch 20, a normally open switch 18 controlling the motor 28 and a coil sensitive to open-circuit voltage, shunted across the generator's terminals; a holding relay 12 having a normally open switch 23, and a shut-off relay 17 having a normally open switch 24 and a coil shunted across the generator's terminals. In operation, a line switch S is closed to energize the coil of relay 12 through the switches 27, 20 and effect the closing of switch 23. The generator G is switched on, thus energizing the coil of relay 17 to close switch 24, energizing the solenoid valves 15, 16 to effect their opening. Simultaneously the coil of relay 10 is energized to open the switch 20, and to close the switch 18 which energizes the motor 28 to turn gearing 30 which after the time delay opens the switch 27. This de-energizes the coil of relay 12, opening switch 23 and de-energizing the solenoid valves 15, 16 to allow their closing. The switch 27 resets automatically. When an arc is struck between the electrode E and work W the voltage across the generator falls and the coil of the relay 10 is de-energized to close switch 20 which effects the opening of valves 15, 16, and energizes the coil of relay 12 to close switch 23. When the electrode is withdrawn from the work and the arc extinguished after welding, the coil of relay 10 is energized to close switch 18 which energizes motor 28 so that after the time delay the switch 27 is opened to de-energize the coil of relay 12, open switch 23 and allow the closing of valves 15, 16. The coil of relay 17 is energized during the whole welding operation, being de-energized if no voltage exists between the electrode and work. An initial purging of the conduit A by gas is described by touching the work and electrode lightly together without striking an arc.
Patent GB-492875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to two-stroke uniflow internal combustion engines and more particularly to the exhaust valve mechanism for such engines
IPC: F01L5/04
Filed: 1938-04-02
Abstract: 492,875. Two - stroke engines; valve mechanism. BLAIR, A., and REBBECK, F. E. April 2, 1938, No. 10113. [Classes 7 (ii) and 7 (vi)] In a two-stroke engine wherein admission ports at one end of the cylinder are controlled by the piston, and exhaust ports in an extension at the other end of the cylinder are controlled by a piston valve, the cylinders are arranged in pairs with the piston valves of a pair interconnected by means whereby the opening movement of either piston valve under the combustion pressure in its cylinder effects closing movement of the other piston valve. Mechanism may be provided to control the moment at which either piston valve commences its opening or closing movement, and such mechanism may be actuated positively from the crank-shaft. The Figure shows a pair of cylinders 5 having admission ports 6 controlled by the pistons 4, and exhaust ports 7 controlled by piston valves 13, 14, which are connected together by a lever 16. This lever is connected by a link 19 to a second lever 20 actuated from an eccentric 26, an air pump 29 with two pistons 28 being provided in the connecting- rods 24, 25 for supplying scavenging-air to the ports 6.
Patent GB-561939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hydraulic remote control or power transmission apparatus
IPC: F15B7/00
Filed: 1942-07-20
Abstract: 561,939. Hydraulic signalling systems. MACTAGGART, SCOTT, & CO., Ltd., and PRENTER, R. G. July 20, 1942, No. 10118. [Class 118 (ii)] [Also in Group XXIX] In hydraulic remote control or power transmission apparatus comprising a pair of hydraulic cylinders and rams operable by a hand-wheel, &c. and connected by pipes to similar cylinders and rams each ram and cylinder is loaded by a spring which effects the return movement after each operative step. The transmitter comprises a casing 1 forming a replenishing vessel and having three parallel cylinders in the outer ones of which work rams 5 and in the middle one a plunger valve 11. As shown, the rams are operated through a hand-wheel 28 and cams 29, 31 which act on one or other ram according to the direction of rotation through spring-pressed pivotal extensions 6, Fig. 5. carrying rollers, one of the extensions being held upright while the other is folded about its pivot into an inoperative position. The rams carry collars 8 which are pressed upwards by springs 10 to effect the return strokes. The valve 11 is also operated by a cam 30 on the hand-wheel shaft, and in the midships position of the handle opens communication 5 through passages 24, 25 between the valve cylinder 3 and the ram cylinder, the valve cylinder having a communication through a needle valve and a filter with the replenishing liquid. The needle valve substantially allows an equalizing flow only when the handle is at rest with the valve 11 in open position. The hand-wheel operates a pointer 33 through bevel gearing. A full turn of the handle before reversal is possible and is ensured by a toothed wheel 35 with a gap in its periphery and a spring-centred detent 36 acting as a twoway ratchet. The receiver comprises a pair of ratchet wheels and a star wheel on the same shaft. The ratchet wheels are actuated by trigger bars operated from the pipe lines and are returned by springs. The star-wheel co-operates with a roller on a spring-urged lever to ensure a full stroke ; the shaft actuates a pointer and a pair of gongs of different tones, in accordance with the sense of rotation of the shaft.
Patent GB-956388-A (GB)
Title: Improved impact absorbing devices
Inventor: RUSSELL ROBERT CHRISTOPHER HAM
IPC: E02B3/26
Filed: 1961-03-20
Abstract: 956,388. Fenders. NATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. March 20, 1962 [March 20, 1961], No. 10121/61. Heading B7S. A fender comprises an elongated hollow flexible walled envelope 10, closed at one end 12, and having provision (weights 16) for weighting the other end at which there is an opening. A vertical metal spine 18 on the envelope 10 slides in a guide 20 on the structure 22 to be protected by the fender. The fender floats (the inside water level being suggested by the broken line) with the air pressure above the water level providing stiffness.
Patent GB-362813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to steam and gas turbines
IPC: F01D5/06
Filed: 1931-04-07
Abstract: 362,813. Turbines. AKT.-GES. BROWN, BOVERI, ET CIE, Baden, Switzerland. April 7,1931, No. 10200. Convention date, May 2, 1930. Addition to 347,374, [Class 110 (iii).] A rotor for a reaction steam or gas turbine which is built up of unbored discs welded to one another at their peripheries, a s described in the parent Specification, is formed so that a cooler disc p embraces a ring portion z<1> of a hotter disc V to relieve the weld from unequal expansion stresses. The other rings q, r, s, &c. each likewise embraces hotter preceding rings p, q, r, &c. The working- fluid flows in the direction of the arrow.