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Patent GB-2448167-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine valve actuating system
Inventor: LANCEFIELD TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: An actuating system for a gas exchange valve of an internal combustion engine comprises two cams 12,14 associated with the valve 10, a summation linkage for lifting the valve in dependence upon the sum of the instantaneous lifts of the two cams 12,14 and means for selectively decoupling the summation linkage from one of the two cams. The summation linkage comprises a first rocker 22 driven by the first cam 12 via a first cam follower 18 and acting directly on the valve 10 and a second rocker 30 driven by the second cam 14 via a second cam follower 26 and acting to displace the pivot, eg eccentric shaft 24,32, of the first rocker 22. The summation linkage may be selectively decoupled from one (12) of the two cams by a de-activating mechanism 34 in the form of a spring biased lost-motion coupling that is latchable in its extended position. The cams 12,14 may be fixed in relative phase so that a selectable second valve event is achieved with a compact and uncomplicated valve actuation system; alternatively, the two cams 12,14 may be adjustable in phase relative to each other.
Patent GB-2436483-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball
Inventor: KENNEDY THOMAS J III
IPC: A63B37/04
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: An elastomeric composition for forming a golf ball or a component thereof is disclosed that includes the use of a non-conjugated diene monomer having two or more vinyl (CH2=CH-) terminal end groups. The composition produces a molded product exhibiting an enhanced combination of increased compression (i.e., softness) and resilience (C.O.R).
Patent GB-2451101-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Sheet Counting System for Corrugated Cardboard
Inventor: KERRIGAN IAN
IPC: G06M7/00
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A system for automatically counting the number of corrugated cardboard sheets comprises a first laser sensor A to sense the height of a sheet of corrugated cardboard, relative to a reference plane, and passes this information to a central computer D. A second laser sensor C can sense the height of a stack of corrugated cardboard sheets, which is also sent to central computer D. The central computer can calculate the number of corrugated cardboard sheets in the stack by dividing the height of the stack measured at C by the height of a sheet measured at A. The central computer may incorporate a touch screen and can print out a label to be attached to the relevant stack of sheets. The computer may also be connected to other remote computers via a network, to transfer stock control data.
Patent GB-2440268-A (GB)
Title: Coupling for gas container with interlock to allow venting before release
Inventor: RADFORD RICHARD
IPC: F16L37/40
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A modular coupling system allows a gas canister with an integral regulator to be used with different devices. The first coupling part 12 is permanently secured to the pressurised gas container, and has a combined main delivery valve 19 and venting valve 57,58. The second coupling part is connected to the gas consumer 13 and is releasably connected to the first part by a bayonet type connection. The coupling is locked by pin 49 in response to gas pressure in the outlet 56, so the coupling can not be fully released until pressure in the coupling has been vented.
Patent GB-2438355-A (GB)
Title: An inverted passive optical network/inverted passive electrical network (iPON/iPEN) based data fusion and synchronization system
Inventor: JAMIESON JOHN
IPC: H04L47/6275
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: The invention is an apparatus, method and system for time synchronizing data from various sensor types (Sensor Node 1-Sensors Node 2) that enables data fusion and transport. To provide capability, the invention utilizes an inverted Passive Optical Network (iPON) approach (Fig.2B) for synchronous communication. The invention introduces an inverted Passive Electrical Network (iPEN) that extends the iPON approach (Fig. 2B). Data that are in a common format with embedded tune synchronization information can easily be integrated of fused and transported over such communication links. The invention provides the ability to merge and aggregate data from a wide range of disparate sensors (Sensor Node1- Sensors Node 2) and systems while maintaining close synchronization. The invention is appropriate for synchronization of data, voice, and video onto a single network and/or multitiered networks and can also handle signal processing and control technologies at line rates well into the Gigabits per second (Gbps) range.
Patent GB-2453177-A (GB)
Title: Creating an enhanced image using information on the relationship of two images
Inventor: MARCHANT THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: G06T5/50
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A method for generating enhanced image data. First image data, for example CT image data, and second image data, for example CBCT image data is received. Data indicating a relationship between said first image data and said second image data is generated, for example in the form of a shading map. The generated data is applied to said second image data to generate enhanced image data.
Patent GB-2456501-A (GB)
Title: Ambient noise-reduction system using special filter characteristic
Inventor: SIBBALD ALASTAIR
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A signal processing circuit is intended for use in a noise reduction system, which produces a target filter characteristic that would achieve optimal noise cancellation, the target filter characteristic including a resonant peak at a first frequency. The signal processing circuit comprises an analogue filter, which has an amplitude response that has a peak or trough at a centre frequency, and has a phase response that switches polarity at the centre frequency and tends to zero with increase or reduction in frequency away from the centre frequency. The centre frequency in the amplitude response is substantially equal to the first frequency. The analogue filter may be in the form of a series inductive-capacitive-resistive circuit, where the inductive component is in the form of a gyrator.
Patent GB-2457135-A (GB)
Title: Device for forming bends in pipe or conduit
Inventor: HASLAM MICHAEL
IPC: A41D13/06
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: A device for forming bends in plastic pipes and conduit includes a plastic section 1, a padded section 2, an interchangeable former 9, for shaping plastic pipe or conduit 6, and straps 4, to temporarily attach the device to the leg of the user. Alternatively, the former may be built into the plastic section and is, therefore, not interchangeable. A release button (10) may be depressed to force a spring (14) against its biasing a locking tab (11) into a receiving aperture (13), to release the former 9 (figure 7 - not shown).
Patent GB-2442420-A (GB)
Title: Corkscrew with cork stabiliser
Inventor: TAYLOR MARK KHAN
IPC: B67B7/06
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for removing a stop from a bottle. In certain embodiments of the present invention, a stabilizer (110) is provided to prevent the stop from being pushed into the bottle and insert members (214, 216) are provided for removing the stop without the outside of the stop adhering to the inner wall of the bottle. Such embodiments allow, among other things, removal of the stop from the bottle without destruction or partial destruction of the stop, as is sometimes the case with conventional corkscrews, yet without the risk of pushing the stop into the bottle as is sometimes the case with non-corkscrew bottle stop removers.
Patent GB-2457680-A (GB)
Title: A latch arrangement for an automotive door
Inventor: CHEVALIER JOHN PHILLIP
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2008-02-20
Abstract: A latch arrangement for engaging an automotive door or other closure to a striker comprising a latch bolt 2 displaceable between a latching position at which it engages the striker and an unlatching positional range within which it releases the striker; and a pawl 3 movable between a latching position (engaging the bolt at 203 or 204) and an unlatching position. An actuator 920 is selectively driven between an inactive first position and a second position (fig. 5) in which it engages the pawl 3 at 305 to allow the bolt to open under bias. An actuator latch member 10 engages the actuator at 922 to hold it in the second position until the bolt 2 has moved to its unlatching positional range (203 and 204 clear of the pawl 3) and then the bolt disengages the member 10 to allow the actuator to move to its first position - for example by the action of a bolt formation 22. The actuator can be driven by an electric motor, solenoid or fluid drive and is not restricted to the reciprocating movement shown. The actuator latch member is shown as a wire element secured at 11 but could take any suitable form - including a powered member.
Patent GB-2461529-A (GB)
Title: Ironing board and platform
Inventor: TOUTOUNCHIAN DARIUS REZZA
IPC: D06F81/00
Filed: 2008-07-01
Abstract: The ironing board includes an ironing surface and legs 120 to support the ironing surface. The platform 205 is coupled to the ironing board beneath the ironing surface and is arranged to support a base unit of a steam generator type iron. In one embodiment the legs of the ironing board cross at a shaft 130 and the platform couples to the shaft. The platform may be further supported by a brace 206 resting on one of the legs. The ironing board may also include an iron rest 150.
Patent GB-2451549-A (GB)
Title: Buffering data packet segments in a data buffer addressed using pointers stored in a pointer memory
Inventor: BOWER KENNETH S
IPC: G06F5/06
Filed: 2008-07-07
Abstract: A system (10) comprising a processor (12) configured to read and write data packets via a data bus (16) to and from at least one additional hardware device (14) such as between devices on a motherboard or on a network. A credit flow control protocol may be used for communicating data packets over the bus. A data buffer (18) is provided which is configured as a plurality of addressable locations (52, LOCATION 0 to LOCATION N, fig 2) each of which may comprise a number of storage units (54, UNIT0 to UNIT2, fig 2). The term flit is used to describe a fundamental unit of data into which packets are segmented and which determines the size of each storage unit (54, fig 2). A pointer memory (20) is provided for storing a pointer (102, 104, 106, 108; figure 3) associated with each of the plurality of addressable locations (52) of the data buffer (18). Each of the pointers may store an identifier corresponding to the addressable location within the data buffer. Additionally each of the pointers may identify the type of packet segments (header or data) to which it is addressed, may identify the data packet with which the addressed location is associated and may denote a number of consecutive segments of the respective type. A portion of the storage units at each storage location may be dedicated to storing packet header segments whilst other portions are dedicated to storing data segments. Alternatively all of the storage units of a given storage location can be allocated to storing either header or data packet segments.
Patent GB-2457350-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine with pressurized liquid output and combustion of hydrogen produced in the engine
Inventor: BUCHANAN NIGEL ALEXANDER
IPC: F02B43/10
Filed: 2009-01-07
Abstract: An internal combustion engine 10 comprises a chamber 12, inlet valving 24, 26 operable to admit constituents of a combustible mixture into the chamber for combustion in the chamber to provide a pressure increase in the chamber and outlet valving 16 operable to release an outflow of liquid, eg water, from the chamber into a reservoir 14 under the influence of that pressure increase as an energy output of the chamber, eg to drive a vehicle drive unit 20. A supply system 130, 132, 134 is provided for selectively supplying heated aqueous fluid to the chamber 12 via input valving 136. The supply system may comprise ducting 130 leading from the reservoir 14 to a coil 132 in a heat exchanger 100 which is heated by exhaust gases to produce steam. The heated aqueous fluid is admitted into a region of the chamber 12 in which combustion of the combustible mixture occurs such that at least a portion of the heated aqueous fluid will dissociate to provide hydrogen that is combusted in the chamber.
Patent GB-2457556-A (GB)
Title: An ion guide or ion mobility separator with an extended ion guiding region
Inventor: HOYES JOHN BRIAN
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an ion guide or ion mobility spectrometer having a helical, toroidal, part-toroidal, hemi-toroidal, semi-toroidal or spiral ion guiding region. The ion guide may comprise a plurality of electrodes each having at least one aperture through which ions are transmitted in use. Alternatively, the ion guide (1 in Figures 1 and 2) may comprise a tube made from a leaky dielectric wherein an RF voltage is applied to outer electrodes (2) in order to confine ions radially within the ion guide 1. A DC voltage may also be applied to a resistive inner layer (5), in order to urge ions along the ion guide (1). The leaky dielectric tube may be formed from resistive glass, such as lead silicate doped glass, or from a ceramic, such as a carbon-nickel-zinc ceramic.
Patent GB-2467944-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic effect without glasses
Inventor: CHAPMAN ANDREW ERNEST
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2009-02-23
Abstract: A two dimensional image is modified by selectively distorting the area surrounding certain objects 1. When the image is displayed so it extends to the peripheral vision (figure 2) of an observer, the modified areas 2 will cause the objects within to appear physically distinct from the background 3, 4. A series of related images prepared and displayed with the same features would provide a moving stereoscopic image observable with normal vision. The modification of areas may comprise horizontally distorting the image, changing the focus or changing the brightness level.
Patent GB-2458010-A (GB)
Title: Application configuration in a client device
Inventor: FERSMAN ELENA
IPC: H04M1/72403
Filed: 2009-02-25
Abstract: A communication device 100 comprises a storage device 104 for storing applications 106, application triggering rules 108 and control software 110 for adding/deleting/modifying triggering rules whenever a new application is added to the device. If a triggering rule associated with a newly provisioned application (Anew) is identical to any triggering rule included in a particular set of triggering rules, one or more new triggering rules are added to the particular set of triggering rules if it is determined that the triggering rule associated with Anew is not identical to any one of the triggering rules included in the set of triggering rules. Each new triggering rule may be disjoint with respect to each other triggering rule in the set of rules. This method may be used to deploy new services or applications in mobile phones by changing or adding packages within Mobile Information Device MIDlets.
Patent GB-2459588-A (GB)
Title: Device for removing and carrying off filtered deposits
Inventor: KERL THOMAS
IPC: B01D33/00
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A device for removing and carrying off filtered deposits from a flowing liquid 2, with two continuous chains 7, which dip into the liquid 2 and which feature chain links (15, figure 2) joined together by means of joints, sieve filter elements 8 arranged between the chains 7. There are at least two deflection rollers 6 as well as a cleaning device for the sieve filter elements 8. The cleaning device comprises a brush 10 and nozzle 11 inside the filter device which sprays water so as to assist the cleaning brush.
Patent GB-2460979-A (GB)
Title: Power tool
Inventor: BLAKE BRIAN JAMES
IPC: B23Q9/00
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: The invention provides a power tool comprising a motor (30), a cutting bit holder (12) which is driven by the motor to rotate about an axis and a base plate (34) held apart from the motor in a plane which does not include said axis and in a manner permitting movement along said axis so as to vary the distance between the cutting bit holder and the base plate. In the preferred arrangement: the base plate (34) is adjustably mounted such that it is moveable in the plane thereof relative to said axis; the base plate only partially surrounds said axis in the plane of the plate; the motor is mounted to the base plate by supports (40) which are off-set out-of-line to the axis of rotation of the cutting bit holder; the motor is mounted perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the cutting bit holder; the base plate has retractable guide pins (60) which extend perpendicularly to the plane of the base plate; and the base plate includes a straight guide edge (38), said straight edge including a notch (34) through which the axis of rotation of the cutting bit holder extends.
Patent GB-2465285-A (GB)
Title: Control System for hot work enclosure
Inventor: WATTERS PHILIP GRAHAM
IPC: B23K37/00
Filed: 2009-11-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to an enclosure control system for use with a hot work enclosure or habitat (10) e.g. a welding or grinding enclosure. The system comprises:- at least one air supply gas detector (16) configured to provide an air supply gas detection signal (17) in response to detection of the presence of gas in air (A) to be provided to an enclosure by an air supply system (12); and an air supply shutdown controller (18) configured to be responsive to the air supply gas detection signal to stop supply of air to the enclosure by the air supply system (12). An enclosure shutdown controller (20) is provided for controlling the shutdown of operation of an enclosure/habitat and its associated apparatus (22) for performing hot work in use of the control system. The enclosure shutdown controller (20) is arranged to operate independently of the provision of the air supply gas detection signal so that the air supply to the enclosure (10) will continue to operate regardless of any alarm or shut down situation within the enclosure thereby ensuring a positive pressure in the enclosure. A method of controlling the operation of a welding enclosure/habitat is described as is a hot work enclosure comprising the control system.
Patent GB-1434471-A (GB)
Title: Matrix four-channel decoding system
IPC: H04S3/02
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1434471 Quadraphonic decoders SANSUI ELECTRIC CO Ltd 6 March 1974 [7 March 1973] 10049/74 Heading H4R In a matrix decoder of the kind shown in Fig. 1 in which the mixing coefficients f, b, l and r are adjusted in accordance with control signals derived 31, 45 in dependence on the relative amplitudes of components of the composite encoded signals L, R, the coefficients have fixed values at low and high frequencies and undergo the above adjustment for medium frequencies. The front and back f, b, and the left and right coefficients l, r are adjusted differently so that right and left separation is increased for frequencies below 100 Hz, front and back separation is increased for high frequencies (20 KHz), and for intermediate frequencies the separation is equal between adjacent corners. Coefficients f, b may be 0 at 100 Hz and 3 at 20 KHz with coefficients l, r of 1 and 3 respectively or f, b may be 0 and 1 and l, r 1 and 0 at the same frequencies. The frequency-dependent adjustment is performed, e.g. as in Fig. 9 for f, b by band-pass filtering 53, 54 the input to the corresponding coefficient amplifier 50, whose gain is controlled by signals Ef or Eb derived from the associated amplitude comparator (i.e., 31, Fig. 1) which effectively performs a phase comparison and mixing 55 the output with the high pass filtered 52 and amplified 51 input. The combined output provides the law governing the coefficients f, b. Coefficients l, r are similarly governed except that the non-gain controlled path has a parallel circuit of a high-pass and low-pass filter (Figs. 11, 12, not shown). Alternatively (Fig. 18, not shown) low frequency and high frequency signals may be routed to respective fixed matrixes whilst medium frequencies are routed to a variable matrix with controlled coefficients.
Patent GB-737030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cathode-ray tubes for reproducing coloured television images
IPC: H04N9/26
Filed: 1953-04-14
Abstract: 737,030. Colour television tubes. PHILIPS ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd. April 14, 1953 [April 17, 1952], No. 10164/53. Class 39 (1). The screen of a tri-colour receiver comprises two superposed layers 20, 19 of different fluorescent materials carried by transparent base member 17, a grid 21 coated on the side remote from the gun with a third fluorescent material 22, and a colour selecting electrode located on the side of the grid 21 remote from the gun. The colour selecting electrode may be a conductive transparent layer 18, e.g. of tin oxide, which may be underneath or on top of phosphors 19, 20. Alternatively, layer 18 is omitted and fluorescent layer 19 and/or 20 is/are mixed with metal particles to serve as colour selecting electrode(s), or layer 18 is replaced by a control grid located between the screen and the grid 21. In the form shown, the beam is repelled to 22, excites layer 20 or penetrates to layer 19 according to the potential of 18 relative to 21. Layer 20 is much thinner than layer 19 since the beam has sometimes to penetrate it, and layers 19, 20, 22 are preferably green, red, blue respectively. The voltage of 21 may be derived from the gun anode.
Patent GB-433560-A (GB)
Title: New or improved apparatus for the making of beverages
IPC: A47J31/52
Filed: 1934-04-04
Abstract: 433,560. Apparatus for making beverages. BECKINGSALE, E., 90, Basildene Road, Hounslow. April 4, 1934, No. 10169. [Class 129] Electric apparatus for making beverages at a predetermined time comprises a hinged platform 9 supporting the boiler and connected by a rod 15 to one end of a lever 10 pivoted at 11 and weighted at 13. When the water siphons out of the boiler 8, the weighted end of the lever falls and operates a mercury &c. switch 16 to open the circuit of the boiler water by disconnecting the terminals 17, 18. The same movement connects terminals 17, 19 and a small amount passes through a buzzer 24 until the master switch 23 of the heater circuit is opened by hand. When the switch 23 is moved to bridge contacts 26, 27, current passes through a lamp 25 in series with contacts 17, 19. The heater circuit is controlled by the time switch 20.
Patent GB-786437-A (GB)
Title: Means for detecting the water level in the jacket cooling system of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: CORNEY CHARLES TERENCE
IPC: G01F23/24
Filed: 1955-04-07
Abstract: 786,437. Indicating liquid levels. C.A.V., Ltd. March 14, 1956 [April 7, 1955], No. 10214/55. Class 123(1) Apparatus for indicating the water level in the cooling jacket of an I.C. engine consists of a pair of electrical resistances a, b with negative temperature characteristics, the resistance a being inserted in a part c of the jacket a little below the normal level d and the resistance b being disposed at the lowest permissible level in the jacket. The resistances are connected in parallel, an electromagnet e being connected in series with the resistance a and adapted to close a normally-open switch f which is connected in series with an electromagnet g and the resistance b. The electromagnet g is adapted to close a switch h in a circuit containing a battery m and an electromagnet i which actuates a low-level alarm or a valve to interrupt the fuel supply to the engine. Under normal conditions the current through the resistance a is insufficient to cause the electromagnet e to close the switch f. If the resistance is uncovered by a falling water level the current through e increases and switch f is closed. If the resistance b then becomes uncovered the switch h is closed in the alarm or enginestopping circuit. A hold-on winding k may be provided on the electromagnet g, the latter closing the alarm switch h and a switch j which energizes the winding simultaneously.