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Patent GB-2464501-A (GB)
Title: Plasma Applicators for Sterilisation
Inventor: HANCOCK CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: A61B18/00
Filed: 2008-10-17
Abstract: A plasma applicator comprising a microwave connector 180 to enable microwave power to be delivered into the device, an air filled coaxial line or waveguide containing a centre conductor 240 and an outer conductor 230, a gas feed line 470, a plurality of adjustable valves 231 — 234 to control the amount of gas, a high voltage generator 700 and a plurality of nozzles 132-134. The gas is converted into plasma in the waveguide, which transports both microwave energy and gas (or a mixture of gases), and the plasma is emitted in a controlled manner from the nozzles. The applicator may also comprise a plurality of tuning stubs or posts (fig 2b: 242 — 244) and a moveable end section (fig 3:940). The invention delivers a controlled stream of ionized gas to the surface of the human or animal body, or within the human or animal body, such that the area is sterilized.
Patent GB-2456715-A (GB)
Title: Water-based inks for ink-jet printing
Inventor: YOSHIDA HIROYUKI
IPC: B41M5/00
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to (1) particles of a waster-insoluble polymer which contain a colorant, wherein the water-insoluble polymer contains a constitutional unit derived from a rosin containing a reactive unsaturated group; (2) a water dispersion and a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which exhibit a less unevenness of colors and a high optical density; and (3) a process for producing the water dispersion.
Patent GB-2456729-A (GB)
Title: System, method and computer program product for detection of seismic events from a network
Inventor: MAISONS CHRISTOPHE
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: Disclosed is a system for detecting seismic events, the system including a plurality of seismic receivers, at least one of the receivers in the plurality adapted for: monitoring seismic activity, providing an alert to at least another of the receivers in the plurality upon detection of a seismic event, and triggering the monitoring in the at least another of the receivers in the plurality. A method and computer program product for monitoring seismic events is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2457405-A (GB)
Title: Integrated communication and information processing system
Inventor: RIVAS MARIO A
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for integrating an information processing system and a portable communication device. A first information processing system is coupled to a second information processing system through a connection such as a dock, cable, or wireless link. Once coupled, an interface connection manager is implemented to enable the second system to perform processing operations using the first system's network connections and peripherals and vice- versa. The interface connection manager then establishes a communications channel between the coupled systems to a third information processing system, typically through a physical or wireless network connection. The interface connection manager similarly enables the first system to perform authentication operations by accessing an authentication module implemented in the second system. When physically coupled, a power management module manages the respective power states of the two systems to provide power from the first system's power source to the second system.
Patent GB-2471894-A (GB)
Title: Carton with inner bag
Inventor: WADDINGTON PAUL
IPC: B65D5/60
Filed: 2009-07-16
Abstract: A method of making a container 50 having an outer shell and an inner liner comprises the steps of providing a planar inner liner blank 11 having first and second opposed end regions 14, 15 and first and second opposed side regions 12, 13, and providing a planar outer shell blank 20 having first and second opposed side regions 28, 29. The planar inner liner blank 11 is secured to the planar outer shell blank 20 to form a composite blank 30, and adhesive 32, 33 is applied to the planar inner liner blank 11 and the planar outer shell blank 20. The composite blank 30 is folded such that the first and second opposed side regions 28, 29 of the planar outer shell blank 20 overlap and are secured together to form the outer shell and the first and second opposed side regions 12, 13 of the planar inner liner blank 11 overlap and are sealed together to form the inner liner. Finally a first end of the inner liner 11 is sealed. The container 50 may have a polygonal cross section, e.g. square, rectangular, hexagonal, octagonal.
Patent GB-2473817-A (GB)
Title: Frameless building structure
Inventor: ARNOLD PAUL THOMAS
IPC: E04B1/32
Filed: 2009-09-19
Abstract: The frameless structure comprises a plurality of panels 4 that are held in place via the a tension system that serves to urge adjacent panels towards each other. The system may comprise a series of adjustable tension members 9, such as rods, cables or ropes. Between the panels there may be a resiliently deformable material such as a gasket that forms a watertight seal when compressed. The structure may also comprise force transmitting elements 7, 8 which are connected to the tension members and adapted to receive the edges of the panels. The structure may also include a base restraint system which comprises a number of radial members. The structure can be used to make a glass dome. Also claimed is a kit including the panels, tension members and force transmitting elements and a method for constructing the structure.
Patent GB-2474472-A (GB)
Title: A surface treating appliance
Inventor: WHITE JAMES
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2009-10-15
Abstract: A surface treating appliance includes a surface treating head (12, fig 1) rotatably connected to a yoke (26, fig 1), and a main body (14, fig 1) including a casing (74, fig 7a) housing a fan unit (76, fig 5a) for creating a fluid flow through the appliance. The main body is moveable relative to the yoke (26, fig 1) between an upright position and a reclined position. A retaining mechanism 280 is provided for inhibiting rotation of the head (12, fig 1) relative to the yoke (26, fig 1) when the main body is in the upright position. The retaining mechanism includes a locking member 282 which is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position for inhibiting rotation of the head relative to the yoke (12, fig 1), and an actuator 298 for urging the locking member towards its deployed position. To provide a compact appliance, the actuator 298 moves with the main body (14, fig 1) about the pivot axis to urge the locking member 282 towards its deployed position as the main body (14, fig 1) is moved to the upright position.
Patent GB-2465078-A (GB)
Title: Generating a switching waveform for driving a LED backlight for a LCD
Inventor: JENKINS KEITH NOEL
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2009-11-09
Abstract: A switching waveform is generated for driving LED chains for a LCD backlight. The spectral energy of the waveform is distributed by modulating 305 a switching waveform having a desired brightness level with the output of a synthesiser 301 to output 307 a switching waveform in which a temporal characteristic, such as transition timing of a PWM waveform or the pattern of a PDM waveform, is modulated to spread its spectrum more evenly with lower harmonic amplitudes to drive 309 a LED array 311 used to backlight a LCD display. The synthesizing can be done by summing sinusoidal waveforms or synthesizing and Fourier transforming a frequency domain and quantizing the signal.
Patent GB-2466869-A (GB)
Title: Gauge for measuring substrate thickness
Inventor: STANDEN ROBERT
IPC: G01B7/06
Filed: 2009-12-24
Abstract: The gauge 400 may be used to measure the wall thickness of tubing 440 (or a pipe, a shim, a plate, etc) given that it's made from a material that a magnet might be attracted to. The gauge uses a force sensor 470 to measure the force between a magnet 420,430 and the tubing. Because different thicknesses correspond to a different magnitude of force, the gauge may be used to find the thickness, flaws and variations in the material. The gauge may use a force sensor that is approved for use in or near flammable environments. Standoff means are provided in the form of an arch 460 with rollers 481,483 to permit movement along the pipe being measured. Another embodiment in figure is disclosed. Also, magnetic saturation of the pipe etc during measurement is discussed.
Patent GB-211370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for dyeing bobbins of combed wool
IPC: D06B5/14
Filed: 1923-04-12
Abstract: 211,370. Usines de Keukelaere Soc. Anon. Feb. 17, 1923, [Convention date]. Circulating fluids through materials.-Apparatus for dyeing bobbins of combed wool comprises a number of independent receptacles connected at their upper and lower ends to conduits for circulating the dye-liquor and provided with perforated bottoms and also with perforated covers which are attached to a single controlling member so that they can be raised or lowered simultaneously. The receptacles are preferably arranged in two parallel rows on either side of the conduits for dye-liquor, to which they are connected by detachable pipes capable of being easily closed so that any receptacle can be cut out. The receptacles 1 are connected to the conduits 4, 5 by pipes 6 and are provided with perforated buttons 9 and perforated covers 11. Each cover 11 is attached by means of a rod 12 to a beam 13 which is raised or lowered by mechanism operated by a crank 19. The conduits 4, 5 are closed at one end and connected at the other by conduits 24, 23 to a revereing valve 25 on a centrifugal pump 26. Steampipes 27 may be arranged in one or both of the conduits. Each connecting pipe 6 may be closed by a cap 30 or plug 31 to cut out any of the receptacles. The receptacles, if made of metal, are sufficiently supported by the pipes 6, but if made of acid-resisting material such as glass, they are preferably supported on bearers 33 and in collars in which they can expand freely. In operation, the receptacles are charged with bobbins 29, the covers 11 lowered, and dye-liquor circulated through the conduits 4. 5 in either direction according to the pocition of the valve.
Patent GB-269542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in automatic weighing apparatus
IPC: G01G1/28
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 269,542. Rothm³ller Akt.-Ges., S., (Assignees of Bandhauer, F., and Fasching, K.). April 12, 1926, [Convention date]. Loose-weight apparatus.-An automatic weighing machine having two balancing mechanisms with separate weight indicators, for the major and minor portions of the load respectively, the major weighing being effected by picking up loose weights, is characterized by the fact that a pull corresponding to the portion of the load allocated to the major weighing-device is transmitted also to an arm of the minor weighing-device, by the action of the loose-weight mechanism, in a direction opposed to a direct pull of the load upon a second arm of the minor weighing-device, thus producing by a differential action an indication of the minor order of weight. The pull due to the load is applied by a rod P to a lever 14 one end of which is coupled to the beam 1 of the major weighing-device and the other end to one arm of the pendulum lever 9 of the minor weighing-device. The loose weights adapted to be picked up by the beam 1 are supported by a lever system terminating in a rod 23 connected to a second arm of the pendulum lever. A weight 7 balances the loose weights. A segment 22 with a number of lugs 25 is attached to the beam 1 and rests with its first lug on a lever 20 coupled to a pick-up weight 21. Dash-pots 12, 13 damp the vibrations. A number-bearing plate 2 carried by the beam indicates the units of weight through a window, and a pointer 10 indicates the fractional part of the weight. When the machine is loaded the beam 1 rocks and the lugs 25 slip past the lever 20 until sufficient of the loose weights 19 have been picked up to allow the weight 21 to stop the further movement of the beam. The number of units picked up is indicated on the plate 2. At the same time owing to the removal of these loose weights, the weight 7 causes the rod 23 to exert a corresponding pull on the pendulum lever in opposition to the pull on the rod 18 due to the direct action of the load. The difference between the pulls exerted by the two rods 18, 23 represents the fractional part of the load and is indicated by the pointer 10.
Patent GB-591023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the dropping of stores or the like into water
IPC: B64D1/02
Filed: 1945-04-20
Abstract: 591,023. Store containers for dropping into water. ANDERSON, G., ROSS, A. C., LAX, W. L., and HARRISON, J. April 20, 1945, No. 10048. [Class 4] A container for dropping stores into water from surface or aircraft carries a sinker or anchor secured bodily thereto and also through the medium of a length of cable or the like, and a detachable float device, means being provided for automatically detaching the sinker from the container upon impact with the water whilst maintaining the cable connection therebetween, whereby the container is held in a substantially constant position, means also being provided for releasing the float device which thereupon rises to the surface at the end of a length of cable so as to indicate the position of the submerged container. A parachute container for dropping from aircraft is shown, the sinker 6 engaging a hollow sleeve 7 attached to the nose of the container 1, and a housing 3 being attached to the rear of the container by clips 3b retained in position by a circumferential band 5. The housing carries a detachable lid 15 attached to the static line 16, and is divided into two compartments by a partition 11, the top one of which houses the parachute 14 and the lower one the float device 18. Upon impact with the water, a piston 19 in the sleeve 7 is forced upwardly to release a number of balls 22 holding the -sinker 6 in position, the latter of which sinks and, through the medium of a cable 43 attached to a yoke 30, submerges the container. The movement of the piston also operates a lever 24 connected. to a rod 9 carrying a pin 29 which is withdrawn from the band 5 to free the clips 3b and allow the housing 3 to become detached from the container, Fig. 8c. Removal of the housing allows the water to gain access to a pair of soluble plugs 59, Fig. 7, whose dissolution releases spring- loaded plungers 56 to free the float 18, which then floats to the surface at the end of a cable 44, which may carry a number of smaller floats 50 to ensure that it remains substantially vertical after being unwound, Fig. 8f. Upon picking up the container, the pull on the cable 44 releases a spring catch 35 thus freeing the yoke 30 to which the sinker cable 43 is attached, and the container rises to the surface.
Patent GB-331933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to displaying or advertising devices
IPC: G09F11/12
Filed: 1930-01-30
Abstract: 331,933. Harris, W. P. Jan. 30, 1930. Sheets and like elements, travelling.-In signs comprising a pack of independent display cards &c. which are in turn removed, displayed, and placed at the back of the pack by a carriage reciprocated by a member travelling in an endless path, a card gripping device is operated at each end of the stroke bv means utilizing the transverse relative motion between the carriage and the member travelling in an endless path. The carriage 10 has a transverse slot 12 engaged by a pin 9 on the continuously moving chain 8 whereby it is reciprocated on guide bars 11. The carriage bears gripping tongues 16a one of which is pressed against the other at one end of the stroke by a pivoted arm 14a rocked from side to side by the engagement of the pin 9 with a bent slot 12<a> in an extension 13 of the arm 14a. The front card is thus drawn away from tne pack, then released by the opening of the tongues 16<a>, when it falls on a platform 15a and is pushed by projections 19<a> on the carriage 10 to the back of the pack, springs 17 assisting in this movement. The platform 15a may be in two parts for replacement of the pack.
Patent GB-1427514-A (GB)
Title: Process for obtaining corium from bovine hide
IPC: C14C1/06
Filed: 1972-03-06
Abstract: 1427514 Corium; obtaining from hides VISKASE Ltd 5 March 1973 [6 March 1972] 10366/72 Heading C3H Corium is obtained from bovine hides by washing fresh unsalted bovine hide to reduce the hide temperature to 15‹ C. or below, de-hairing the cooled hide by contacting it with a lime solution having a pH not exceeding 12-6 and a temperature not exceeding 15‹ C., washing the limed hide, de-fleshing the hide, and removing the epidermal layer and substantially all hair follicles from the de-fleshed hide. The liming solution preferably includes sodium hydrosulphide.
Patent GB-1157779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Chassis
Inventor: WURDIG KARL-BERNHARD
IPC: B62D63/08
Filed: 1968-03-04
Abstract: 1,157,779. Vehicle floors. K. B. WURDIG. 4 March, 1968, No. 10392/68. Heading B7B. The floor 1 of a vehicle comprises a sandwich between the outer layers of which are embedded the tow bar 3 and an auxiliary metal frame 11 having attachment points 4-7 for the wheel suspension arms.
Patent GB-330681-A (GB)
Title: A variable continuous feed suitable for any double spindle moulding machines
IPC: B27C5/06
Filed: 1929-04-04
Abstract: 330,681. Neale, E. W., and Handley, A. H. April 4, 1929. Feed motions.-In a wood moulding machine, the work is held between template linkages b, the edges of which are pressed against guide surfaces on the cutters d, e, by weight controlled rollers g. The work is fed forward between the cutters by feed rollers n, o, carried on arms p, q which are pivoted at r. These rollers are kept in contact with the work by the spring S, the pressure of which is adjusted by the screw on the rod u. Both rollers are positively driven by chain drives x, 5, by the main drive z. Vertical movement of the work is prevented by the member k pressed down by a hand controlled screw.
Patent GB-940310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electrical connectors
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 1961-03-22
Abstract: 940,310. Electrostatic screens for couplings. WEGO CONDENSER CO. Ltd., D. P. DOWNEY, and D. K. WOODBURN. March 21, 1962 [March 22, 1961], No. 10439/61. Heading H2E. [Also in Division H1] An electrical terminal member, for a high voltage capacitor or other electrical apparatus mounted inside an insulating watertight box 2, 3, 4, consists of a stack, bonded by synthetic resin, of two flat conductors 6, 7 insulated from one another by layers 8, 9, 10, 11 of insulating material between which are conductive foils 12, 13, 14 which form stress and voltage dividers. The capacitor may consist of a number of seriesconnected capacitors 15-22 of the coiled paper and foil type and the metal foils 12, 13, 14 may extend between neighbouring capacitor elements or between adjacent coils of an inductive device. The walls 3, 4 of the box need not be insulating and the box may be filled with petroleum jelly.
Patent GB-579577-A (GB)
Title: Moulded worm shaft
IPC: H01H63/22
Filed: 1944-05-31
Abstract: 579,577. Automatic exchange switches. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES, Ltd. (International Standard Electric Corporation). May 31, 1944, No. 10443. [Claas 40 (iv)] [Also in Groups V and XXIV] The invention consists of a grooved shaft for use in selectors as disclosed in Specification 522,198, wherein a wiper carriage is moved longitudinally by the rotation of a wormed shaft. The shaft is assembled from a plurality of unitary moulded sections with means to hold them together and prevent them rotating relative to each other. A mould for constructing the sections is also described. Figs. 1 and 2 show a shaft having an endless spiral groove, composed of a number of identical sections as shown in Figs. 8 and 9, of length equal to half the pitch of the spiral. Differently shaped ultimate and penultimate sections in Figs. 4, 5, 6 and 7 (not shown) are used to effect continuity of the spiral at the ends. The sections are held together by pressure from the spring 4 and kept from rotating relative to each other by means of a. rib 2 which cooperates with a longitudinal groove in the spindle 3. Other means of assembling are indicated. The mould shown in Fig. 11 in effect consists of a cylinder into which the upper and lower mould members 12 and 13 can be fixed, the moulding compound being injected via the tapered channel 20 and the rib channel 21 in the core 15. The mould members shown in Figs. 12 and 13 are used as upper and lower mould members in order to produce an intermediate section. Figs. 14-18 (not shown) give modified mould members for producing ultimate and penultimate sections.
Patent GB-331280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to footwear
IPC: A43B7/06
Filed: 1930-02-03
Abstract: 331,280. Markovitch, H. Feb. 3, 1930. Ventilating. - An intermediate sole 3 is cut away or recessed centrally to form a chamber 4, between the inner and outer soles above the boot heel, in communication with the boot interior through recessed channels 13 on the underside of the insole 2 and perforations 8, 9, 10, reinforced by eyelets 11, in the insole. The chamber 4 is compressible in walking and is open to the atmosphere through passages 5 extending to the outer edge of the boot &c. and closed by non. return valves 6. The insole 2 may be covened on top or bottom with waterproof material 7 and the holes 8, 9. 10 may be covered with silk gauze or like material.
Patent GB-649004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to vehicle direction indicators
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 1948-04-15
Abstract: 649,004. Road-traffic signals on vehicles. OWEN, F. A., and OWEN, C. J. April 15, 1948, No. 10457. [Class 118 (ii)] A mechanically-operated direction indicator for pedal or motor cycles comprises an arm 12 pivoted at 11 in a casing 10 and adapted to be alternately swung through 180 degrees to the indicating position shown in broken lines (Fig. 1) and returned to the normal by successive depressions of a spring-returned plunger 27. The plunger 27 operates a pair of toggle levers 21, 22 (Fig. 2) arranged so that on depression of the plunger the free end of lever 22 moves along a guide slot 30 against spring 33 and pulls a link 32 to swing the arm 12 through 90 degrees, from whence the momentum of the arm, aided by spring 33, completes the 180 degrees swing. If the toggle is pressed over centre the lever 21 may rise in a slot 31, against a light spring 35, to allow the plunger 27 to return. The arm carries a lamp 13 connected by strip 17 to the casing, via pivot 11, and by strip 15 to a contact 20, which is made when the arm is in the operated position, so that a battery connected to terminal 18 on the insulator 19 may light the lamp automatically when an indication is being given. The device is preferably fitted to the end of the handlebar by means of a rubber plug 42 (Figs. 6 and 8, not shown), which is inserted therein and expanded by tightening screw 41 which also serves to clamp the split spigot 38 and clip 37 after adjustment about the three corresponding mutually perpendicular axes. The device may be fitted remote from the handlebar and operated therefrom by a Bowden cable.