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Patent GB-2451178-A (GB)
Title: Interconnection of audio equipment mounted on spectacles, or the like
Inventor: LEWIS MARCUS
IPC: G02C11/00
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: Audio equipment, for example a radio receiver, headphones, MP3 player or mobile telephone, comprising a spectacles frame having a face 14 and a pair of temples 16 hingedly connected thereto. An interconnecting conductor (94, fig 22) extends across the face to electrically connect audio modules associated with the temples. The face includes grooves (96, fig 22) adapted to receive parts of lenses and a channel (90, fig 22) extending across a bridge region and interconnecting the grooves, the conductor extending through at least parts of the grooves and the channel. Releasably Interchangeable lenses (104, fig 14) include a dummy frame portion (106, fig 14) along their lower edge. The speaker modules (118, fig 17) may be slidably mounted on the audio modules (102, fig 17).
Patent GB-2462141-A (GB)
Title: Spent gum receiver
Inventor: HUMPHREY NEIL KINGSLEY
IPC: B65D85/60
Filed: 2008-07-28
Abstract: A spent guns receiver comprises a stack of leaves 10 having integral hinges 11 between adjacent leaves on alternate sides of the stack to enable the stack to be opened at successive locations on either side to reveal a pair of leaves. One leaf of each pair has a designated gum receiving area 12 and on the other is information 14 such as an advertisement. Thus the stack provides a multiplicity of locations in which a piece of used gum can be disposed of and a corresponding multiplicity of information areas. The leaves are preferably oval and the profile of the stack is preferably within the overall dimensions of a credit card so that it can be housed in a credit card slot of a user's wallet.
Patent GB-2462620-A (GB)
Title: Latent heat storage body comprising a thermally conductive structure
Inventor: CHANDLER NICHOLAS
IPC: F28D20/02
Filed: 2008-08-13
Abstract: A heat storage body 100 comprises a volume of a latent heat thermal storage material 120, such as a wax phase change material (PCM), in which one or more portions of an open cell thermally conductive structure 105 are arranged to distribute heat within the thermal storage material. Preferably, the thermally conductive structure comprises an open cell foam or a matrix grid or mesh structure of rods or wires. The thermally conductive structure may be made from a metal, such as aluminium or copper, or a non-metallic conductor, such as oriented graphite, ceramic or other refractory material. Preferably, the heat storage body comprises a container for enclosing the volume of the latent heat thermal storage material, where the container may take any required shape, for example, to at least partially enclose a heat producing component or to form a lid (310, fig. 3) or other thermally protective cover. In use, the thermally conductive structure acts as an efficient heat spreader within the latent heat thermal storage material so as to conduct heat effectively through the body of the material and ensure even melting.
Patent GB-2464674-A (GB)
Title: Blind fastener
Inventor: BREWER JON
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2008-10-20
Abstract: A blind fastener 20 comprises a body 22 and a stem 26, where the fastener 20 is installed in a workpiece by applying a pulling force to the body 22 causing a bulb to form at a radially expandable section of the body 22. The stem 26 of the fastener 20 comprises two waisted regions 38, 40 of reduced diameter, such that when the body 22 of the fastener 20 is crimped after assembly with the stem 26, the body 22 is caused to form a barrel shape.
Patent GB-2452226-A (GB)
Title: Wind generator system
Inventor: MENGES PAMELA A
IPC: F03D3/04
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: The present invention is a new and novel wind generator system particularly suitable for small wind applications that harnesses low velocity wind effectively. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the wind generator system comprises a drive shaft; a plurality of blades attached to the drive shaft and extending radially outwardly therefrom; a generator assembly coupled to the drive shaft and effective for generating electrical power; and a housing having an inner chamber for receiving the plurality of blades and a wind directional apparatus that operates to adjust the speed of the wind and to channel wind along a desired flow pathway towards the plurality of blades.
Patent GB-2453482-A (GB)
Title: Method of, and apparatus for the accelerated wet-chemical treatment of surfaces
Inventor: LANG MARCUS
IPC: B05B12/06
Filed: 2007-07-21
Abstract: The invention relates to the wet-chemical treatment of the surfaces (5) of material (6). It is suitable, in particular, for the accelerated treatment of structures as are found, for example, in printed-circuit-board technology. For this purpose, pulse-like jets (4) of the treatment liquid are produced and directed against the surface of the material. This gives rise to pronounced impact action against the base of the structures which are to be processed, as a result of which the amount of treatment time which is necessary is substantially reduced. The pressure-free and accelerated outflow of the treatment liquid from the structure channels in the pauses between pulses results in the flanks of the structures or circuit-board conductors being subjected to less wet-chemical processing than in the prior art, which is a further aim of the invention. Thus, for example, in the case of chemical etching over a given treatment period, a smaller amount of undercutting takes place or, with the same amount of undercutting taking place, the treatment period can be substantially reduced.
Patent GB-2467377-A (GB)
Title: Transdermal patch with extensor means actuated to expel drug towards the skin of a patient
Inventor: CHOWDHURY DEWAN FAZLUL HOQUE
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2009-02-02
Abstract: A transdermal patch comprises a reservoir 5 containing a drug for delivery to a patient; means 7 for affixing the patch to the skin of the patient; and manually operable means for actuating an extensor mechanism 10 to exert pressure on the reservoir 5 and thereby expel the drug towards the skin. The patch may be supplied with the extensor mechanism 10 held in a strained configuration and the manually operable means may be a restraint such as a peelable layer 14 that can be removed to allow the extensor mechanism 10 to move using stored energy towards a rest configuration. In one embodiment, the extensor mechanism 10 is a ring of resilient material that is pre-stretched radially inwards so that, upon release, it stretches the reservoir 5 radially outwards. In such an arrangement the extensor layer 10 and reservoir layer 4 are in an antagonistic relationship. Alternatively, the patch may be supplied with the extensor mechanism 10 in a rest configuration and the manually operable means may deform it in a predefined manner into a strained configuration, for example by drawing two tabs on the extensor mechanism towards one another through a predetermined distance and latching them together. The manually operable means may further be a wire restraint which is weakened by passing an electric current through it.
Patent GB-2470377-A (GB)
Title: A connection device for attaching a structure to a ground anchor
Inventor: DUNN PETER
IPC: F16B9/00
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: A base plate (12) and upstanding walling (14) define an upwardly open enclosure for reception of grout or similar. In use, the base plate (12) is attached to a ground anchor, such as pile (20), eg. by bolts (26). The upstanding walling (14) is configured so that the enclosure has a cross-section area at its open upper end which is smaller than its cross-section area adjacent to the base plate, eg. by between 10% and 15%. This may be by at least a part of the upstanding walling (14) extending obliquely from adjacent the base plate to its open upper end, or by the upstanding walling (14) being crimped or pressed inwardly or by each opposing side wall having an inwardly directed fold in its upper margin. A lower end of a levelling bolt (30) of a structure (32) to be supported is inserted into the enclosure of the connection device to contact the base plate (12) and after making any levelling adjustments the enclosure is filled with grout to retain the levelling bolt.
Patent GB-2470903-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle tyre pressure checking system
Inventor: TAYLOR MICHAEL
IPC: G01L17/00
Filed: 2009-06-08
Abstract: Apparatus (Figure 1 - 4; 5) for checking the inflation pressure of a tyre (3) of a vehicle (2) whilst the tyre is being moved over the apparatus in a direction of travel (A). The apparatus comprises a base 7, a platform 8 which is mounted over the base, a first load sensor system 9 arranged between the platform and the base, and a second load sensor system 12 mounted on an upper surface of the platform and comprising a linear array of high resolution sensors extending across the platform. Data from the first and second sensor system provides an indication of the inflation pressure of the tyre. The data obtained by sampling the output of the first sensor system may be used to determine the total load borne by the platform, and/or the direction and speed of travel of the tyre over the platform. The data may also be used to determine a time interval during which data from the second sensor system is to be used to provide a representative sensor load value.
Patent GB-2461381-A (GB)
Title: Suture tensioning mechanism to selectively and independently tighten two suture lines
Inventor: WHITE GEORGE W
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2009-06-25
Abstract: A suture tensioning mechanism independently retains two separate lengths of suture and has an engagement member that controls its operation. Preferably, the suture is retained on spools 52a, 52b which are coupled to ratchet wheels 50a, 50b which are in turn coupled to knobs 42a, 42b which can be turned by hand. An engagement member 48 is an axle through the spools, wheels and knobs and can be moved laterally to selectively engage either one or both wheels so that the sutures can be tightened independently or simultaneously. The mechanism may form part of a bone anchor insertion device (figure 1) having a handle and a projecting tube member in which the bone anchor is mounted. The tensioning mechanism is mounted in the handle of the device.
Patent GB-2463996-A (GB)
Title: Anonymous block trade matching system
Inventor: MACKAY ANTHONY
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: Disclosed is an anonymous block trade matching system which allows users that wish to cross large blocks of stock to submit orders, or indications of interest, with the option of utilizing market peg benchmarks or future price cross benchmarks. Orders submitted may be subject to minimum thresholds, including a threshold requiring that the order represent "X" % of average daily volume. After submission of a firm order in the system, an alert is generated to provide the order data to other users with potential to cross the order. Visibility of order data by other users may be restricted based upon a data interaction group to which the ordering user or the other user belongs. The system may provide users viewing order data with a capability of negotiating with the submitting user via a restricted two-way messaging interface. Flat rate and rebate/fee cost models may be utilized as a means for charging a user for access to the system.
Patent GB-2464830-A (GB)
Title: Method of over the air reconfiguration of a sim to cause the sim to be de- registered from a first home network and registered on a second home network
Inventor: HOWARD PETER
IPC: H04W8/06
Filed: 2009-10-29
Abstract: In a telecommunications network including a plurality of network providers a method of, reconfiguring a smart card from being registered with a first network to being registered with a second network in response to a request to the smart card including an identifier relating to the second network, which may be an IMSI, said method comprising selecting a set of authentication information, which may comprise an authentication key and an over the air key, from a store of one or more pre-stored authentication information sets, wherein each set is usable by any network, and sending an authentication information identifier, which may be an index number, to the second network such that the identifier is usable by the second network to access authentication information corresponding to the selected set of authentication information on the SIM. Sets of authentication information may be stored in a list and selected by choosing the next set in the list.
Patent GB-2476247-A (GB)
Title: A folding patient walking trolley
Inventor: DALE G
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 2009-12-16
Abstract: A patient walking trolley comprising a folding frame 5, 6, 7 with four legs ending in wheels 1, 3, 4, constructed so that it can have one or two trays 20, 21 attached. The trays are attached at both sides by clip fasteners, and may be unclipped from the one side in order to be folded flat against the opposite side of the frame, and clipped to the frame in order to fold the walking trolley substantially flat.
Patent GB-673447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to methods of ultrasonic investigation with wide-band frequency modulated waves
IPC: G01N29/032
Filed: 1950-04-24
Abstract: 673,447. Supersonic inspection devices; electric measuring systems. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. April 24, 1950. [April 30, 1949] No. 10036/50. Drawings to Specification. Classes 40 (i) and 118 (ii). Relates to methods of investigating the properties of a liquid-which are dependent on the propagation velocity v of supersonic waves in the liquid. According to the invention, the liquid to be investigated is confined in a container having a fixed lateral dimension a and supersonic waves are transmitted into the liquid from one side of the container, the frequency of the waves being cyclically varied over a wide band # f and means being provided for measuring the number of resonances n produced during each cycle where n = 2a#f/v. The latter means may comprise an electromechanical transducer coupled to either side of the container and connected via an amplifier and rectifier to the Y plates of a cathode-ray tube whose horizontal time base is synchronised with the frequency variation, Fig. 5 (not shown), the resonance points being indicated as peaks on the resultant trace, Fig. 4 (not shown). The transmitting and receiving transducers may be X-cut quartz crystals and the frequency variation is preferably sawtooth. The invention may be applied to determining the relative proportions of a mixture of liquids in a chemical process, a change in the proportions being indicated by a change in the number of resonance peaks and polymerisation of the liquids being indicated by a change in the amplitude of the peaks. Specifications 628,116 and 628,170 are referred to.
Patent GB-210329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to water heaters, kettles, saucepans and other like receptacles
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1923-04-16
Abstract: 210,329. Tocchio, M. April 16, 1923. Heating - surfaces, increasing; lids and covers; partitions. - A kettle, waterheater, saucepan, or like vessel has a cross-shaped flue d leading from a correspondingly - shaped opening in the base to the top of the vessel where a fixed or removable dished inner lid f, also provided with a cross-shaped opening, is fitted over it. A second vessel may be supported on the rim or on the cross-bars k, k<1> of the inner lid, in which position it will be heated by the gases passing through the flue. If a second vessel is not required to be heated a covering lid j is placed over the inner one. The compartments into which the vessel is divided by the cross-shaped flue are provided with draining cocks o.
Patent GB-714454-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the production of a mixture of a fuel and a liquid addition, for example oil
IPC: B01F15/04
Filed: 1952-04-24
Abstract: 714,454 Mixing liquids in proportionate quantities. ESSO AKT.-GES. April 24, 1952 [April 27, 1951], No. 10312/52. Class 86  In an apparatus for mixing petrol with a more viscous liquid such as oil, the petrol is supplied along a hose 4 to a nozzle 5 where it is mixed in predetermined proportion with a pre-blended mixture of petrol and oil of predetermined composition supplied along a hose 6. Oil from a container 7 and unblended petrol abstracted through pipes 18, 21 from the supply to the hose 4, are drawn into a pump 10 which is driven by a motor 11 to form the pre-blended mixture of oil and petrol, the composition of which is determined by a fluid-flow-meter 19 driven through an adjustable transmission 20 by a fluid-operated motor 15 on the pressure side of the pump 10. The pre-blended mixture of petrol and oil is passed to the hose 6 along a pipe 17 and is proportioned to the flow of unblended petrol by a fluid-flow-meter 2 driven through an adjustable transmission 3 by a fluid-. operated motor 1 in the unblended petrol supply line. In alternative arrangements, one or both of the meters 2, 19, may be controlled by the pump 11, or the meter 19 may be controlled bv the motor 1.
Patent GB-691591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tube assemblies, such as frames and the like
IPC: F16L41/00
Filed: 1947-04-18
Abstract: 691,591. Making pipes; soldering. MOREAU A. April 18, 1947 [Dec. 22, 1941], No.10324/47. Classes 83 (ii) and 83 (iv). [Also in Group XXVIII] A tube 2 which is to be joined to a tube 1 at a slight angle to the perpendicular is deformed at its end around half its circumference to form an internal flange 3 which embraces the tube 1, and an external flange 4 on the other half of its circumference also embracing the tube 1, the tubes being united by brazing or welding. Ornamental metal pieces may be brazed on to hide the edges of the tube 2.
Patent GB-452521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to brakes for vehicles
IPC: B60T1/14
Filed: 1935-04-03
Abstract: 452,521. Shock - absorbers. NIARR, A. N., Globe Road, Holbeck, Leeds. April 3, 1935, No. 10328. [Class 108 (iii)] [See also Group XXXIV] A shock-absorber comprises two pistons 27, 28 in cylinders separated by a partition 30 having an aperture 31 through which fluid from the cylinder 32 is adapted to be forced. A spring 34 returns the pistons and fluid. The shock absorber is mounted on trunnions 35.
Patent GB-528113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to thermostats for operating electric switches
IPC: H01H37/36
Filed: 1939-04-03
Abstract: 528,113. Thermal switches. BRITISH THERMOSTAT CO., Ltd., and SHERLOCK, J. E. April 3, 1939, No. 10358. [Class 38 (v)] [Also in Group XIII] The bulb 4, adapted to be placed in an oven, contains an inert or incondensible gas, such as nitrogen or air, and leads by capillary tube 3 to the back of a diaphragm 5 engaging a pressure pad 6, which bears on a boss 8 controlled by a 'spring 12. The remote end of the latter is removable by a nut 10 which is held against rotation and adjusted by a spindle 11 operated by a knob 14. When the latter is moved from the " off " position, a cam 16 thereon, which co-operates with a fixed stop 17 to limit its rotation, frees the end 33 of a bell-crank lever arm 23, the other arm 21 of which takes in a slot 20 in pad 6, and when the temperature to which the knob is set is attained, movable contact-arms 26 of a creeper-type switch, one on either side of the lever 23 and connected by stirrups 25 to the ends of a transverse rod 24 in the arm, are moved to open the heating circuit, the arrangement being that the contactarms 26 may, if -desired, be separated in turn so as to remove the heating current in stages. The casing 1 is secured by a boss 34 within which is an insulating sleeve 41 apertured longitudinally to pass a pair of leads 40 to contacts 42 engaging, respectively, the base contact and securing clip 44 of an indicating lamp 38 in the knob. This lamp is shunted by a coil and is in series with one or both contact-members 26 so as to be extinguished when the heating circuit is broken.
Patent GB-768762-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of solid sulphonated synthetic resin tanning agents in a compact form
IPC: C14C3/20
Filed: 1955-04-07
Abstract: Solid tanning agents are made by homogeneously mixing a melted salted out condensation product of a dihydroxy diaryl sulphone, an alkyl or aralkyl sulphonic acid and formaldehyde with an aluminium salt rendered partially basic and partially masked with an organic acid and water is evaporated from the mixture, said aluminium salt being added in such an amount and the water evaporated to such an extent that the melt solidifies on cooling. Sulphates and chlorides of the alkali metals can be used in the salting out process, the aluminium salt being rendered partially basic by the alkali metal salts of organic acids.  Organic acids specified include mono or polycarboxylic acids, e.g. formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, crotonic acid, oxalic acid, succinic acid, lactic acid, maleic acid, glycollic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid or mixtures thereof.  In the examples, a condensation product from naphthalene sulphonic acids, 4:41-dihydroxy-diphenyl sulphone and formaldehyde is salted out with sodium chloride solution and mixed with (1) sodium oxalate, sodium acetate and aluminium sulphate; (2) oxalic acid, citric acid, aluminium sulphate, glacial acetic acid, formic acid and sodium hydroxide; evaporation to dryness being effected in both examples. The products may be used as tanning or retanning agents (see Group VIII).
Patent GB-351577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to colouration of textile materials
IPC: D06P1/32
Filed: 1930-04-02
Abstract: Cellulose esters or ethers, dyeing; aniline-black dyeing; regenerated celluloses, dyeing.-Black colourations are obtained upon mixed materials containing cellulose derivatives and other textile fibres, such as cotton, linen, regenerated cellulose, or animal fibres, e.g. natural silk, by first causing the cellulose derivative to absorb p-aminodiphenylamine or a derivative thereof, thereafter padding, spraying, or otherwise mechanically impregnating the material with aniline or its homologues or compounds thereof and subjecting it to the action of an oxidizing agent.  The diphenylamine base may be absorbed substantively from a solution or dispersion.  A solution for this purpose is advantageously made acid, e.g. with lactic or acetic acid. specified bases are the p-amino- and the 2 : 4-diaminodiphenylamines and these may be produced by reduction of the corresponding nitro compounds, e.g. of p-nitrodiphenylamine, upon the material.  The absorption of the amines may be assisted by the presence of alcohol, hydroquinone, or other swelling agent. In an example a mixed fabric of cellulose acetate and cotton is scoured for half an hour with a solution of soap and turkey red oil, further treated for half an hour at 80-85 DEG  C. in the scouring bath with addition of a dispersion of p-aminodiphenylamine in turkey red oil, washed, hydroextracted, dried, padded with an aqueous liquor containing aniline hydrochloride, potassium chlorate, and copper sulphate, dried, aged at 45-50 DEG  C., and chromed for 1 hour with sodium bichromate to obtain a uniform black.