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Patent GB-2452342-A (GB)
Title: Dual condiment grinder
Inventor: TANG WING SUM
IPC: A47J42/04
Filed: 2007-09-03
Abstract: A dual condiment grinder (1, fig.1) having two condiment-receiving compartments (4, 5, fig.1) each with a respective rotary grinding mechanism 7a, 7b dispenses a condiment from one or other of the compartments (4, 5, fig .1) depending upon whether a rotary input is turned clockwise or anticlockwise. First and second gear trains 46, 47 transmit torque between the rotary input 3 (e.g. a handle or a reversible motor) and each grinding mechanism 7a, 7b, with a one-way clutch 23, 24 provided in each gear train 46, 47. Rotation of the rotary input 3 in a first direction (e.g. clockwise) rotates the first grinding mechanism 7a, while the second grinding mechanism 7b is stationary, and rotation of the handle 3 in an opposite direction to the first direction (e.g. anti-clockwise) rotates the second grinding mechanism 7b, while the first grinding mechanism 7a is stationary. This allows for only one condiment (e.g. salt or pepper) to be dispensed at a time. However the provision of an auxiliary gear 21 in the second gear train 47 provides a reversing action which allows both grinding mechanisms 7a, 7b to rotate in the same direction.
Patent GB-2454185-A (GB)
Title: Simulated wall structure
Inventor: ROBERTS TIMOTHY CHARLES
IPC: E04C2/00
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a simulated wall structure 20 for applying to one side of a fencing structure (10 figure 1). The structure 20 comprises a plurality of spaced horizontal wooden support members 26 extending between fence post members 14 on said one side of the structure 10. A plurality of foamed plastics material panel members 24 are secured to the support members 26 and perhaps also the post members 14 to cover the fencing structure on said one side to provide the appearance of a wall. The panel members 24 comprise a foamed plastics material with a reinforcement structure 48 and a decorative material 54 provided over the reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure 48 preferably comprises a layer of adhesive material 50 with a reinforcing member of nylon mesh 52 embedded in the adhesive material 50. The decorative material 54 is preferably cement based. The panel members 24 can be secured to the support members 26 by nails, adhesive or other fastening means. A later embodiment relates to a method of fabricating the simulated wall structure
Patent GB-2457078-A (GB)
Title: Anti-slip key structure for a wind instrument
Inventor: HSIEH ALEX MING-MANN
IPC: G10D7/00
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: A key structure for a wind instrument comprises a top cover 10 and a seat 20, wherein the top cover 10 is fittingly received over the seat 20 to form a hollow chamber. The top cover 10 may be made of copper and has on a top surface thereof a concave portion 14 for contacting with a user's fingers. The top surface has an anti-slip pattern 12, preferably disposed on a peripheral annular portion of the top surface, and a concave portion 14 which is preferably disposed in the centre of the top surface. This enables the key 40 to be easily and fluently manipulated by the fingers, and also provides a resonance effect and an elegant texture. The anti-slip pattern 12 may be engraved via a laser process.
Patent GB-2461129-A (GB)
Title: Walking aid for the rehabilitation of disabled persons
Inventor: ROSE JACK
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 2008-06-26
Abstract: An apparatus 1 is provided for use in the rehabilitation of a disabled person, in particular a person who has suffered a stroke or spinal injury. The apparatus 1 comprises a framework 2 for location above a surface, a support means 8 to support the user in an upright position above the surface, at least one motor, and a control means 20 to control operation of the motor(s). The support means 8 may be in the form of a backrest. The motor may be in a housing 18 and power the wheels 3, or the framework may be attached to a treadmill or conveyor which is driven by the motor. There may also be a footplate 13, leg rest 14 or armrest 16 provided. The control means may be a joystick 20, to steer the apparatus. There may be belts 12 to secure the user to the backrest 8. The support means may also have pads 11 for supporting under the arms.
Patent GB-2450794-A (GB)
Title: Battery with temperature-dependant element
Inventor: HEINRICH THOMAS
IPC: H01M10/50
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A battery comprises a cell (1) accommodated in a cell container (2), and a temperature-dependent element, particularly a PTC element (20), which at least partly surrounds the cell container (2), for temperature monitoring of the cell (1). The element (20) can comprise a first metallic layer (10), an outlying intermediate layer with the desired temperature characteristic, and a further outlying second metallic layer (12). Such a battery is particularly suitable for battery packs requiring battery temperature monitoring, the battery being capable of inclusion in such a pack without requiring increase in the battery installation space within the pack.
Patent GB-2463679-A (GB)
Title: Hand held seed sowing device
Inventor: HOARE JOHN KENNETH
IPC: A01C7/02
Filed: 2008-09-20
Abstract: A hand-held seed sowing device 1 comprises a hopper 2 for holding a plurality of seeds 24 and a seed release portion 3 for dispensing seeds from the hopper. The hopper includes a floor 12 in which there is a plurality of apertures 13 through which seeds may pass. The seed release portion 3 includes beneath the floor a gate member 14 having a plurality of openings 15 which when aligned with the apertures 13 permits at least one seed 24 to be dispensed through each aperture and when not aligned blocks the passage of seeds. The gate member 14 is relatively movable with respect to the hopper floor 12 so that the gate member openings 15 can be momentarily brought into alignment with the floor apertures 13 to control the dispensing of seeds from the hopper during seed sowing.
Patent GB-2453633-A (GB)
Title: An x-ray diffraction measuring system incorporating a debye-scherrer optical system
Inventor: OZAWA TETSUYA
IPC: G01N23/207
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: An X-ray diffraction measuring apparatus equipped with Debye-Scherrer optical system therein. The system comprises a means for generating a characteristic X-ray to be irradiated upon a sample to be measured; an X-ray detector means being disposed to surround that sample; and a focusing means, principally a multi layer parabolic mirror, being disposed between the sample and the X-ray detector means. The mirror collects the X-ray scattered from the sample, in a peripheral direction, around the sample, and thereby irradiates it upon the X-ray detector means.
Patent GB-2466473-A (GB)
Title: A liquid sealing system for inertial pistons
Inventor: GARVEY SEAMUS DOMINIC
IPC: F16J1/00
Filed: 2008-10-27
Abstract: The present invention relates specifically to sealing for inertial pistons, and discloses a sealing system for a piston 1 naming longitudinally in a cylinder 2 which divides the cylinder 2 into a high pressure volume 4 and a low pressure volume 5 and the space between the piston 1 and the cylinder 2 defines a seal volume 6. The piston 1 includes a dense internal plunger 7 which is free to slide relative to the piston in the direction of travel of the piston 1 within a volume of sealing liquid 9. The movement of internal plunger 7 serves to inject a sealing liquid into the seal volume 6 via the volume 9, and the pressure difference maintained between the two sides of the piston 1 acts to try to drive or pump the sealing liquid through the seal volume 6. The movement of the plunger 7 within the piston 1 is brought about by the difference between the actual acceleration of the piston and the natural acceleration in that direction due to gravity, the difference resulting mainly from the pressure difference between the two sides of the piston 1. The system may include a set of small wheels 3 which aids the free movement of the piston 1 in the cylinder 2.
Patent GB-2454796-A (GB)
Title: Electrical cord reel
Inventor: CARLUCCI VITO JAMES
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: An electrical cord reel 400 for an appliance wherein the cord reel is not internally-housed within the appliance. The cord reel comprises a reel housing 510/680, electrical plug, electrical cord, a spool assembly, which includes a spring for winding and unwinding the electrical cord, a latch and release system 550/520/530/560/540, and contact rings or shafts to electrically connect the plug to the electrical cord. The contact rings are connected to floating contacts, which in turn are connected to the electrical plug. The contact rings are further connected to the electrical cord, thus connecting the electrical plug to the electrical cord.
Patent GB-2456413-A (GB)
Title: Hot water cylinder
Inventor: CRABTREE TREVOR KENNETH
IPC: F24H1/18
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: A hot water cylinder which is formed from a non-ferrous metal or alloy or from a plastics material. A cylinder made from non-ferrous metal or alloy may be internally and'or externally anodised.
Patent GB-2468692-A (GB)
Title: Process and recipe for the manufacture of fruit chocolate
Inventor: ZUMBE ALBERT
IPC: A23G1/48
Filed: 2009-03-19
Abstract: Fruit is employed as an integral part of a chocolate recipe. The fruit component sweetens the chocolate and may partially or completely replace the refined sugar(s) and/or the other bulking ingredients which are usually employed in the manufacture of chocolate. The fruit component is preferably dried fruit powder with a particle size of less than 250 microns. In one embodiment, melted cocoa liquor and fruit powder are blended in a ratio of 1:1 and passed through roll refiner mills to reduce the particle size of these components to less than 25 microns. Cocoa butter and a soya lecithin emulsifier are added and the mixture is couched for 10 hours and 70°C.
Patent GB-2469129-A (GB)
Title: Current regulator for an electric machine
Inventor: MARVELLY JOHN DUNSTAN
IPC: H02H7/08
Filed: 2009-04-04
Abstract: A current controller 15 for preventing excess current within an electric machine has an input, an output, a threshold generator 24 and a comparator 25. The threshold generator 24 stores a scaling factor and generates a threshold voltage scaled according to the scaling factor. The comparator 25 compares a voltage at the input against the threshold voltage, and the controller 15 outputs an overcurrent signal at the output when the voltage at the input exceeds the threshold voltage. Having a scaled threshold voltage allows the effect of component tolerances to be trimmed out at a fine-tuning stage of manufacture so that expensive, high-tolerance components are not needed. The threshold generator 24 may have a PWM module 27 that operates on a reference voltage to generate the threshold voltage, with a duty cycle defined by the scaling factor. The current controller 15 may be used in an electric motor in a vacuum cleaner.
Patent GB-2461783-A (GB)
Title: Rotationally adjustable power tool protective hood
Inventor: BOGARDI BALAZS
IPC: B24B55/05
Filed: 2009-06-18
Abstract: A power tool, in particular a hand-held angle grinder, has a protective hood 4 held on a bearing flange 3 of the power tool and is rotatable about the longitudinal axis 5 of the bearing flange between a number of latched positions, the hood 4 is additionally movable on the bearing flange 3 about a tilting axis 17 at right angles to the longitudinal axis 5 in order to move the hood 4 against a spring 7 between latched and unlatched positions. The hood 4 may have both longitudinal and radial play to allow the tilting movement and may be held between the bearing flange 3 and a fixing disc 6 rotationally secured to the bearing flange. A latching lug 15 may be formed on the hood 4, selectively engaging any one of a number of latching recesses 16 in the periphery of the fixing disc 6. The arrangement allows simple adjustment of the hood 4 without use of a separate actuating element such as a button. Spring 7 may be a wave-shaped spring ring.
Patent GB-2457627-A (GB)
Title: Mobile cooled storage units
Inventor: MARTIN NIGEL
IPC: F25D15/00
Filed: 2008-04-16
Abstract: A mobile cooled storage unit (10) has a sectional racking structure (17) for storing items such as bodies and body parts to be cooled. The racking structure is assembled at a location where the cooling unit is to operate. A removeable insulated outer cover (11) is placed over and supported by the racking structure to enclose the structure and any items stored thereon. A chiller (25) is connected with the interior of the cover for cooling the stored items. Several such units may be connected together to provide a larger overall unit which are cooled by one or more chillers. The invention also provides a method of establishing a temporary cooled storage unit.
Patent GB-2471881-A (GB)
Title: System for detecting shorted turns during the winding of a superconducting coil
Inventor: BLAKES HUGH ALEXANDER
IPC: H01F6/06
Filed: 2009-07-16
Abstract: An apparatus or method for detecting shorted turns in a superconducting magnet coil comprises: winding a superconducting wire 10 onto a coil former 14 whilst providing access to either end of the wire 10 such that an electrical resistance between the wire ends 16, 18 can be monitored to detect a change in the resistance when a Shorted turn occurs. The cause of the shorted turn can then be quickly corrected or the coil can be rejected. Current and voltage measurements may be used to determine the resistance of the wire 10. A constant current or voltage source 20 may be used and a four wire resistance measurement system 22 may be employed. The resistance levels may be monitored, recorded and displayed in various ways possibly involving a data logger 22. A visible or audio alarm or any other form of alarm signal may be used to indicate the presence of a shorted turn. A subset of data may be displayed to the system operator to identify a shorted turn. Slip-ring connections 16, 18 may be used to allow the resistance of the superconducting wire 10 to be monitored during the coil winding process.
Patent GB-2472218-A (GB)
Title: Clarifier filtration unit
Inventor: WARD DAVID REGINALD
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2009-07-28
Abstract: A clarifier filtration unit comprising a reed section and a filter section comprising loose filter media preferably shingle or plastic. Preferably the clarifier filtration unit contains reeds within a centre section of the filtration unit and three outer sections of the filtration unit contain shingle and plastic media. Preferably, in use water is directed from a treatment works into the centre of the reed section, passes through a shingle medium, support grid and plastic medium before entering an effluent chamber from where it is discharged. Preferably the reed section allows settlement to take place and lowers ammonia levels. The reed section and filter section may be formed as inner and outer sections and may be provided with covers.
Patent GB-2459226-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling multiple beam spacing
Inventor: PLOTKIN MICHAEL
IPC: G02B13/12
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: An anamorphic optical element (210, 218) and an adjustment mechanism (326, 800, 1100) for selectively rotating the optical element either around an axis substantially in a vertical direction, an axis substantially in an optical axis direction, an axis substantially in a plane formed by the vertical direction and the optical axis direction, or combination of axes thereof is used to vary a vertical separation (112', 114') between two or more spots (262).
Patent GB-917132-A (GB)
Title: Planetary differential gear
IPC: F16H48/08
Filed: 1959-03-23
Abstract: 917,132. Differential gear. SVENSKA AEROPLAN A.B. March 23, 1959 [Oct. 3, 1958], No. 10028/59. Class 80 (2). [Also in Group XXII] Differential gearing comprises a one-piece housing 1 having an internal curved machined surface which supports bevel planet pinions 15 and bevel sun gears 9 against axial movement, the housing having apertures large enough to admit the pinions &c. In the form shown, the internal surface of the housing 1 is spherical and the rear surfaces of the bevel gears and pinions 9, 15 are frusto-spherical, but alternatively the inside surface of the housing may be formed with a surface having two different centres of curvatures, or surfaces of frustoellipsoidal cross-section, co-operating with frusto-spherically rear surfaced pinions and gears. The bevel planet pinions 15 are mounted upon a transverse pin 17 retained within the housing 1 by the projecting ends of studs 5 securing a crown wheel 6 to the housing. Nuts 12 hold the sun gears 9 upon keyways 11 at the ends of driven shafts 7, 8.
Patent GB-860122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to glow discharge tubes and circuits therefor
IPC: H03K29/00
Filed: 1958-03-28
Abstract: 860,122. Multi-gap cold-cathode tubes. ELESTA Ltd. March 28, 1958 [Oct. 19, 1957], No. 10034/58. Class 39(1). A glow discharge tube comprises a plurality of cathodes arranged in a row between two separately energizable anodes so that when one anode is energized the discharge may be moved in one direction and when the other anode is energized the discharge may be moved in the opposite direction. The tube shown, which may be filled with a gaseous mixture at a pressure of 50 mm. Hg, comprises a number of cold cathodes 6-13 arranged between two anodes 4, 5, the even numbered cathodes being connected to a negative D.C. supply and the odd numbered cathodes being connected to a slightly more positive D.C. supply through an impulse generator 15. Anodes 4, 5 are connected through current limiting-resistors 17, 18 and switches 19, 20 to a positive D.C. supply. The cathodes are inclined to the anodes so that one end of each cathode is overlapped by one end of the following cathode. With the discharge established between cathode 10 and anode 4 say, when a negative pulse is applied to the odd cathodes which is sufficient to make them more negative than the even cathodes, the discharge moves on to cathode 9 since this cathode is already partly in the discharge path whereas cathode 11 is completely remote from it. When the pulse disappears the odd cathodes are again made more positive than the even cathodes hence the discharge moves on to cathode 8 since this is already partly in the discharge space. Thus for each applied impulse the discharge moves from one even cathode to the next lower even cathode. When anode 5 is energized the process is the same except that the discharge moves in the opposite direction, i.e. from left to right in Fig. 1. Indicator resistors may be included in the even cathode leads to determine the position of the discharge electrically. The electrodes are preferably of molybdenum wire but may be of sheet metal. The cathode row may be continuous, for example in the form of a circle of wires inclined to the radial direction and arranged between two concentric annular anodes. Alternatively the cathodes may be inclined as in Fig. 1, between two coaxial annular anodes.
Patent GB-1322692-A (GB)
Title: Electric cable for use at high voltages
IPC: H01B7/02
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1322692 Insulating cable KABEL-UND METALLWERKE GUTEHOFFNUNGSCHUTTE AG 20 April 1971 [30 April 1970] 10094/71 Heading H1A In order to improve insulation and dielectric strength of a cable, the insulation 3 is provided with further layers 9 and 10 adjacent thereto of material of lower insulation breakdown anisatropy with respect to mechanical stress than the insulation 3. The insulation 3 may be crosslinked or unmodified polyethylene and the further layers of polyvinyl chloride or an epoxide resin. The layer 10 may be omitted. The cable described further comprises a conductive core 1 of copper or aluminium wires, a smoothing layer 2 of conductive co-polymer composition, a radiation protection layer 4 of graphite, padding layers 5 (of graphite-impregnated textile fabric, crepe paper or a non- woven fabric) and 7 (of synthetic resin tapes) surrounding a wound copper strip screen 6 and a final cable sheath 8 of weather-resistant polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride.
Patent GB-435869-A (GB)
Title: Material-length edged with locking elements for sliding clasp fasteners and method for the production of sliding clasp fasteners by means of such material-lengths
IPC: A44B19/36
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 435,869. Sliding - clasp fastenings. SUSSKIND, A., 287G, Konigsdamm, Siemensstadt, Berlin. April 3, 1934, No. 10121. Convention date, March 31, 1933. [Class 44] For the production of sliding-clasp fasteners appropriate lengths are cut off from a length of material fitted with the usual interlocking elements each of which elements is provided with means for the attachment of a limit stop member d to retain the slider and for the attachment of a connecting member a to form the permanently closed end of the fastener. The stop member d shown in Fig. 10 has a split-pin shank with pips k to retain it when inserted through openings in the topmost one or two elements on one stringer. The end connecting member a shown in Fig. 9 has a split-pin shank with retaining indentations i which is inserted through openings in the bottom elements on the two stringers ; a raised portion b maintains these elements parallel. The openings in the elements may be formed by a punching action which at the same time forms the interlocking projection and recess on the element.
Patent GB-610265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to toys and ornamental devices operated by air currents
IPC: A63H33/40
Filed: 1946-04-03
Abstract: 610,265. Rotary wood - cutting tools. KNOWLES, R. W. April 2, 1946, No. 10219. [Class 145 (i)] [Also in Group XXII] A rotary tool for cutting wood and materials including metals capable of being cut similarly to wood, has a substantially centrally located spiral-fluted cutter 1 beyond which at 2 and 3 it is smooth, the one end being intended to engage with a cutting machine head and the other in a follower at the opposite side of the work, just below the machine table level. One or both ends 2, 3 may be tapered as shown, and there may be more than one spiral flute, whilst no land is provided on the cutting edges. The top end 2 is gripped in the cutting machine head and a jig guide-pin member may encircle the tool at the top end of the flute, whilst the lower end is received in a housing provided with an anti-friction bearing such as a ball-race.
Patent GB-288316-A (GB)
Title: Photographic roll film package
IPC: G03C3/00
Filed: 1928-04-05
Abstract: 288,316. Ansco Photoproducts, Inc., (Assignees of Slocum, B.A., and Polhemus, J. F.). April 8, 1927, [Convention date]. Roll-film dark slides.-The cartridge comprises (1) a box 1 of polygonal section having an interior chamber 2 curved to conform to the shape of the film coil 3, and a light-trapped opening 4 for the insertion or withdrawal of the film; (2) curved springy film guides 7 within the chamber and carried by a plate 10 which extends through the opening 4 and is turned over at 9 on the top of the box; and (3) plates 12 having flanges which are driven into the ends of the box 1 and carrying at one corner flanged ears 16 which cover the ends of the opening 4 and secure the part 9 in position. The box 1 is preferably made of wood, fibre or other non-metallic material, and the inner surfaces of the film guides 7 may be coated with friction-reducing material such as wax-
Patent GB-181540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in holders or adaptors for electric lamps, plugs or the like
IPC: H01R33/46
Filed: 1921-04-08
Abstract: 181,540. Osgood, H. J. Dean-. April' 8,1921. Mounting shades directly on rods or tubes. -In electric incandescent lamp holders formed in longitudinal halves 9 bound together by spring bands, one band 13 is provided with projections 13<a> for positioning it on the holder, and with projections 13<b>, 13<c> for supporting a shade 14.