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Patent GB-2445715-A (GB)
Title: Simultaneously mode-locked, Q-switched laser
Inventor: SUN YUNLONG
IPC: H01S3/02
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A simultaneously mode-locked, Q switched laser (60) is configured to prevent loss of mode lock during laser operation. A preferred embodiment prevents loss of mode lock by operating the laser between the Q switched pulses with a residual level of laser power sufficient to maintain a mode-locked state. The residual laser power output can be blocked by a pulse picking device (116).
Patent GB-2450620-A (GB)
Title: System and method of providing a thermally stabilised fixed frequency piezoelectric optical modulator
Inventor: SHUBINSKY GARY D
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: A device for generating controlled vibration in an uncontrolled temperature environment includes a driving circuit 150 that generates a signal having a first frequency, and a temperature-sensitive driving unit 130, such as a piezoelectric chopper, a vibratory element 135 being coupled to the driving unit and vibrating at the first frequency according to the generated signal, and a temperature control circuit to control the temperature of the driving unit. In operation, the resonant frequency of a first circuit including a piezoelectric transducer to which the vibratory element is coupled may be obtained and an operational frequency, distinct from the resonant frequency, may be calculated, the circuit being driven at the operational frequency.
Patent GB-2463636-A (GB)
Title: Configuring telecommunications text message sevices using SMS configuration text message from subscriber
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04W4/14
Filed: 2008-08-18
Abstract: An apparatus for providing a text message processing service, e.g. a copy-to email service, for a subscriber of a telecommunications network is described. The apparatus comprises a database 28 storing information regarding the provision of the service for the subscriber 10; a configuration processor operable to receive a configuration text message from the subscriber, and to modify the information in the database based on the content of the configuration text message; and a service processor operable to receive a text message addressed to the subscriber, to access the information stored in the database for the subscriber, and to process the text message to provide the service in a manner dependent on the information stored in the database. Thus a subscriber can readily configure the manner in which the service is provided, e.g. by enabling or disabling the service, and setting operational parameters for the service, using a conventional text message sent from his telephone handset. This provides the subscriber with flexible near real-time control of the service.
Patent GB-2453670-A (GB)
Title: Double acting floating wave powered pump
Inventor: SMITH ALVIN
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A wave powered water pump comprises a double acting pump 9 driven by float 2 which contains ballast 3 to provide upwards and downwards forces under wave action. The pump 9 is mounted on a platform supported by a fully submerged float 21, 22. The float 21, 22 has sufficient displacement to keep the tether 28 taut during the down stroke of the double acting piston 12. The pump may have a manifold with at least two inlet valves 7, 14 and at least two outlet valves 6, 13. The valves may close onto narrow (relatively sharp) valve seats to act as weed and debris cutters. The pump has end stops 4, 11, and the float 2 is provided with impact protection 1.
Patent GB-2465999-A (GB)
Title: Ball or roller bearing arrangement
Inventor: SCHMITZ HERBERT
IPC: F16C19/16
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: A ball or roller-bearing 12 for use in a cooling pump of a motor vehicle comprises a bottom shell or race 14 and an upper shell or race 16 relative rotatable to the bottom shell 14. According to the invention the bottom shell 14 and the upper shell 16 can be coupled by rotationally fixed means of a coupling component 24. Thus, a ball/roller-bearing assembly 10 including a ball/roller-bearing 12 is provided, whereby in a first position the bottom shell 14 and the upper shell 16 are decoupled, and whereby in a second position the bottom shell 14 and the upper shell 16 are coupled via a coupling component 24. The coupling is preferably either be carried using friction or by using magnets.
Patent GB-2468297-A (GB)
Title: Reducing pole edge saturation in a stator core
Inventor: GREETHAM STEPHEN
IPC: H02K1/08
Filed: 2009-03-03
Abstract: A stator core 13 of an electric machine 10 comprising a plurality of poles 16,17, each pole 16,17 having a leading edge 27 and a trailing edge 28, the leading edge 27 being thicker than the trailing edge 28. A chamfer may be applied to the leading edge. The poles are additionally offset to provide an asymmetric air gap by misaligning the pole arcs 26 to aid parking/starting. Alternatively the asymmetry may be produced by pole arcs of non-constant curvature or a permanent magnet may be employed with a symmetric air gap. Two and four pole motors with circular back irons/yokes are additionally disclosed.
Patent GB-2469120-A (GB)
Title: System and method of transferring water to shore
Inventor: SMITH ALVIN
IPC: E02B9/00
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method of transferring water to shore. The system comprises a structure 10 located offshore and arranged to support water above the surface of the body of water 12 to create an offshore head of water. Water from the body of water is pumped into the structure, preferably by wave-powered pumping devices 18. Alternately, tidal movement may be used to transfer water into the structure. A duct 14 extends between the structure and an onshore location such as a reservoir 14 and is used to convey water from the structure to the onshore location. The offshore head of water is higher than the onshore location such that water is transferred from the structure via the duct to the onshore location under gravity. The onshore reservoir creates a head of water onshore and allows stored water to be used for the generation of hydroelectricity, desalination, irrigation, agriculture, cooling of machinery, heat pump circulation, heat sinking of air conditioning apparatus, leisure pool or salt production.
Patent GB-2458240-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with openable lid
Inventor: CONRAD WAYNE E
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. Some embodiments of the surface cleaning apparatus comprise at least first and second adjacent housings, each housing having an upper portion. At least one openable lid is provided on the upper portions. The lid has an inner surface. A fluid flow path extends from a dirty fluid inlet to a clean air outlet of the surface cleaning apparatus and includes a suction motor. An air flow passage from the first housing to the second housing forming part of the fluid flow path and defined as a volume between the inner surface of the lid and the upper portions of the first and second housings. When the lid is opened, the airflow passage is accessible.
Patent GB-2472039-A (GB)
Title: Propagator for growing and planting a treelet
Inventor: CHAMBERS MICHAEL
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: A propagator for growing and planting a treeletDcomprises a bodyJhaving a funnel shaped lidAat the top for the collection of rainwater. The lid may have a filterBto keep out dirt and insects etc. A dew collecting meshCis provided around the bottom of the body which also shades the ground around the propagator. The base of the propagator may have an attached store which is underground when the treelet is planted. This store may be for the collection and storage of rainwater and may contain a hydrophilic gel. The propagator may be provided with a shading shroudHat the top which may be made of the same type of mesh as the dew collector. The propagator may be sterile and/or biodegradable breaking down to a fertiliser.
Patent GB-2462008-A (GB)
Title: A sign back-lighted by LEDs through a planar light-guide and a reflective surface
Inventor: OPPENSHAW JOHN STEWART
IPC: B60Q1/56
Filed: 2009-07-24
Abstract: An illuminable sign 1 comprises a light-guide 2 which takes the form of a relatively planar sheet of material having front and rear surfaces 3, 4, the light-guide sheet being generally transparent and having an interrupted 7 rear surface, a reflective coating / mirror 17 being provided adjacent/on the rear surface, the sign being illuminated when LEDs 10 emit light which then impacts the interrupted surface and the reflective coating and passes through the front face to back-light up signage 15 on/adjacent the front surface. Preferably the interruptions / deformations on the surface take the form of grooves / ribs / score lines, while the diode light preferably enters the light-guide from the side to reflect off the grooves and the reflective plate. Ideally, a vehicle registration plate is located on / ahead of the front face of light-guide. The planar sheet may be made of plastic or glass, and may possess a slot 8 with a PCB within.
Patent GB-2459812-A (GB)
Title: Fluid injector having purge heating
Inventor: URVEN ROGER L JR
IPC: F01N3/025
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: A fluid injector (46) for an exhaust treatment system (14) is disclosed. The fluid injector may have a body (98), a pin member (104), and a heater (106). The pin member may be disposed within the body and have a fluid receiving end and a fluid injecting end. The heater may be disposed about the fluid injecting end of the pin member.
Patent GB-2463167-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for transporting a fabric
Inventor: MORRIS PAUL A J
IPC: B65H20/02
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a fabric comprising first and second transport faces (3, 4) adapted to grip a fabric (2) therebetween and to displace the fabric along its length; characterised in that at least one of the transport faces has an irregular surface.
Patent GB-2466563-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for providing support for the human body with variable curvature for orthopedic treatment
Inventor: BARRON SIMON GEORGE
IPC: A61G13/00
Filed: 2009-12-16
Abstract: A treatment apparatus comprising a support structure for the human body made of plastic strips, with a mechanism, preferably a motor, to vary the curvature of the support. The ends of the plastic strips are connected into slots in a cylindrical member, which is pivotally attached to a base member. At one end, the fixed base member is fixed and the other end it is movable.
Patent GB-2476295-A (GB)
Title: Floor covering for a slatted floor
Inventor: MOONEY PATRICK ROY
IPC: A01K1/015
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A floor covering for a slatted floor of an animal enclosure comprises at least one elongated elastomeric mat 30 for placement on individual slats of the slatted floor. Each mat (30) has a bias towards a domed configuration when at rest and has a flat configuration when applied with a load from an animal in the enclosure. The mat 30 may have a rigid or fixing base 32, a flexible core 34 and an outer skin 36 integrally formed together. The rigid or fixing base 32 may be formed into the domed shape with inherent bias to restore the domed shape after the removal of the applied load from the animal and may have a plurality of gripping elements 33. The flexible core 34 may comprise a plurality of parallel voids or channels extending lengthwise along the mat (25, fig 7). The rigid or fixing base may comprise a pair of leg clamps 41, 43 which may include engaging formations 45, 47 which may be connected to flap valves (50, 52 fig 8). In use, the flap valves close off the air gaps but open to allow animal waste to pass through the gap.
Patent GB-116950-A (GB)
Title: A Machine or Device for Boning Hams or the like.
Inventor: BLINCOW JOSEPH EDWARD
IPC: A22C17/00
Filed: 1917-07-11
Abstract: 116,950. Blincow, J. E. July 11, 1917. Meat, dressing.-The bone of a ham or the like is removed by a wire helix 11 which is rotated so as to enclose the bone and gradually withdraw it. In the machine shown in Fig. 1, the bone is placed on a table 2 gradually traversed by a screw 6 and wheel gearing 7, 8, which also rotates the spindle 12 carrying the heiix 11. The tapering end 13 of the helix may have a cutter 14 consisting of a strip of steel preferably having a twist opposite to that of the helix 11. A modification comprises the parts 8 to 14 only, the table 2 and its accessories being omitted. The helix 11 is preferably detachable, and the apparatus may be driven by power. The shaft 12 may be hollow, so that the bone may pass out through it.
Patent GB-658697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to combustion apparatus
IPC: F23R3/06
Filed: 1949-04-13
Abstract: 658,697. Generating combustion products under pressure. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC INTERNATIONAL CO. April 13, 1949, No. 10021. Convention date, June 14, 1948. [Class 51(i)] The upstream end of an annular combustionchamber 18 is enclosed by walls 34, 35. which divide the air flowing in the duct 13 and secures an adequate flow of air into the upstream end of the chamber. Cylindrical combustion chambers.,may be similarly, constructed.
Patent GB-419204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to means for use in recording sound and other vibrations
IPC: G11B7/00
Filed: 1933-05-08
Abstract: 419,204. Oscillographs. ALDRICH, H. W., 56, Old Steine, and GANNON, W., 23, Clyde Road, both in Brighton, Sussex. May 8, 1933, No. 10025/32. [Class 37.] In apparatus of the vibratory mirror type for recording sound and other oscillations, the mirror 5 is mounted on an armature 28, supported by a member 29 which is secured at each end, the armature being disposed approximately along the axis of a coil 16. The coil, which is located in a permanent magnetic field, receives oscillating currents, and thus causes variations of the field, whereby the armature is vibrated with the mirror. As shown, the permanent magnetic field is provided by a horseshoe magnet 23, having polepieces 24 which extend at 26 into the coil, and between which the mirror is disposed. Slots 39 may be made in the polepiece extensions, to increase the area of reflection from the mirror. The iron &c. armature 28 is secured to a metallic strip 29, which may be of phosphor-bronze, clamped at its ends between the split ends 30 of a bracket 32. Rubber pieces 35 bear against the flat faces of the strip 29, for damping, and a cross piece or stud 36 of rubber provided on the armature 28 lightly touches or is just out of contact with the polepiece extensions 26. The armature and the metallic strip may be perforated. Instead of providing the stud 36, the armature may be encased in rubber, or rubber insets may be arranged in the polepieces. The polepieces 24 may be oppositely slidable, and the bracket 32 may be adjustable in various directions. The apparatus may be used as a vibration galvanometer by omitting the damping means.
Patent GB-297313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to melting metals in electric induction furnaces
IPC: F27B14/06
Filed: 1928-04-03
Abstract: 297,313. Gotze, O. Sept. 17, 1927, [Con. vention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Acts]. Induction furnaces.-The surface of the metal charge is heated by a naked flame in contact therewith. This ensures complete melting when the charge is composed of shavings or waste mixed with oil and dirt. The burner 6 for gas, oil, or pulverized f u e 1 is arranged tangentially to the upper surface. The air supply is controlled to produce a reducing flame thus reducing metal losses due to oxidation. The cover 4 is fitted with a waste, gas outlet 7 proportioned to maintain a pressure slightly above atmospheric.
Patent GB-196909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to valve-gear of internal-combustion engines
IPC: F01L1/46
Filed: 1923-04-13
Abstract: 196,909. Dumont, G. April 29, 1922, [Convention date]. Spindles.-An adjustable cap 4 threaded on the valve stem 2 is provided with a notched rim as shown in Fig. 8 adapted to engage a similarly notched opening in a plate 11, which forms a bearing for the end plates 10 of leading springs 9 encircling studs 12 resting in seatings 1<1> in the cylinder head. Adjustment of the length of the valve spindle is obtained by depressing the plate 11 out of engagement with the notched cap 4, and then twisting the plate in the required direction, as shown in Fig. 8. The plate 11 is then brought back into engagement with the cap 4, whereupon the studs 12 return to their normal position and effect a slight rotation of the plate 11 and cap 4. A central spring 8 is provided around the valve stem, and the plate 11 may be triangular with the three springs 9.
Patent GB-237342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to strings for musical instruments
IPC: G10D3/10
Filed: 1924-04-23
Abstract: 237,342. McClelland, W. R. April 23, 1924. Strings for musical instruments, especially steel strings for violins, have the threading end thickened to prevent it from catching in the hole in the peg or in the back of the peg-box. The thickening may consist of a helix of wire, or, as shown in Fig. 2, of a sleeve 2 the end of which is rounded as at 3.
Patent GB-1392461-A (GB)
Title: Forming photographic images in silver halide emulsions
IPC: G03C1/043
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1392461 Developing silver halide materials FUJI PHOTO FILM CO Ltd 3 March 1972 [4 March 1971 (2)] 10149/72 Heading G2C A method of improving image sharpness by the 'adjacency effect' comprises developing an imagewise exposed silver halide photographic emulsion layer in the presence of (1) an alkylene oxide polymer comprising a polyalkylene glycol or a condensation product of an alkylene oxide with an active hydrogen containing organic compound, wherein the alkylene oxide chain of the polymer has a molecular weight of at least 300 and (2) a compound represented by the Formula:- which does not enolize to form a mercapto group and in which Q represents the atoms required to complete a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic nucleus comprising a 5- or 6- membered ring containing the nitrogen atom shown and R is an alkyl, aryl or heterocyclic group, all of which may be substituted. Examples of the polymer are N- methylmyristylamino polyethylene oxide, polypropylene glycol-bis-(polyethylene glycol) ether, polyethylene oxide-oleyl ether, -monolaurate,- nonylphenyl ether and -sorbitan monolaurate. The compounds may be contained in an element comprising the emulsion layer, in a developer solution or in a processing solution used prior to development e.g. a hardening bath.
Patent GB-1007595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in metal casks and like containers and methods of making same
IPC: B65D25/24
Filed: 1961-03-24
Abstract: 1,007,595. Metal casks. GRUNDY (TEDDINGTON) Ltd., and S. W. GRUNDY. March 16, 1962 [March 24, 1961], No. 10161/62. Divided out of 1,007,594. Heading B8D. A metal cask comprises a body 10 of sheet metal rolled to cylindrical form with its butting edges welded, and a top and bottom assembly each built up from a sheet metal disc 13, 23 and a rim 12, 22, each rim having a recess 12c, 22c in which the disc which is bent dishwise seats, the disc and rim being welded together and the top and bottom so formed being welded to the body. An opening having a sleeve 14 for a closure plug is provided in the disc 23, and holes 15 in the upper and lower rims serve for draining liquid and may be large enough for hand-holds. Swagings 11 serve as rolling and strengthening rims but if additional strength is required, rings of D-section formed by extrusion may be shrunk on. An outside step 22e is formed in the upper rim complementary with an inside step 12e in the lower rim to permit the casks to be stacked. In a modification the body is formed from two cupshaped sections having their butting edges welded, the weld being surrounded by a band of extruded metal (see Fig. 2). The cask may be made of aluminium alloy with its interior surface treated to provide a thin skin of substantially pure aluminium. Specification 1,007,594 is referred to.
Patent GB-125283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Concrete Roofing Slabs.
Inventor: FURNISS THOMAS
IPC: E04B1/68
Filed: 1918-06-20
Abstract: 125,283. Furniss, T. June 20, 1918. Roofs and roofing.-In connecting concrete slabs for roofs or gables of the type having in the opposing sides grooves or recesses which stop short of the ends of the slabs and receive loosely fitting metal weather bars to form contraction joints, the bars are formed with an upright member c, lateral channelled extensions c<3> and a split portion c<1>, c<2> projecting beyond the surface of the slots and bent over to form a cap as shown. The bars are rustless and made of lead or other soft metal, and the extremities of the split ends c<1>, c<2> are beaded or the like to form channels to run off moisture. Any moisture which finds its way past the cap is caught in the channels c<3> and passes from the lower ends thereof through small holes to recesses on the undersides of the slabs. Specification 115,581 is referred to.
Patent GB-120936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Synthetic Drugs.
Filed: 1917-07-13
Abstract: 120,936. Marks, E. C. R., (Nagai, N.). July 13, 1917. Phenylnitropropanol of the formula C6H5.CH (OH).CH(NO2)CH3, is prepared by condensing benzaldehyde with nitroethane in the presence of weak inorganic or organic bases. Phenylmethylaminopropanol of the formula C6H5.CH(OH).CH(NHCH3).CH3, is obtained by reducing the above phenylnitropropanol in the presence of formaldehyde by means of zinc and acetic acid; the acetate formed is converted into the hydrochloride. The product is isomeric with the known ephedrins and resembles them in its pupil-dilating properties.
Patent GB-1210881-A (GB)
Title: Conveying system for containers
Inventor: HALLSTROEM OLOF HENRIK
IPC: B65G47/49
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,210,881. Pneumatic despatch apparatus. CENTRALSUG AB. 1 March, 1968, No. 10206/68. Heading B8A. A pneumatic despatch system consisting of stations connected by horizontal and vertical rectangular-section conveyer tubes comprises, at each junction between a horizontal and a vertical tube, guide means for maintaining the base of a carrier horizontal during its passage from one tube to the other. As shown, when a carrier is to be transferred from the horizontal tube 2 to the vertical tube 1, flaps 6a, 6b, normally aligned with the wall of the tube 1, are pivoted by pneumatic rams 15a to the horizontal dashed-line position in which they are aligned with the walls of the tube 2 and permit suction through a pipe line 30a, when a solenoid valve 33a is opened, to be connected to the tube 2. When the carrier has passed into the tube 1, the flaps 6a, 6b are pivoted to the vertical position. Each carrier, Fig. 5 (not shown), is provided with sealing strips to engage the horizontal and vertical walls of the conveyer tubes and with adjustable permanent magnets, the positions of which determine the receiving and delivery stations. A circuit diagram, Fig. 10 (not shown), is provided showing the control circuit for a conveyer system, Fig. 9 (not shown).