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Patent GB-2472184-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for supplying electricity to an electrical supply system.
Inventor: PLATT KEITH
IPC: F03D9/02
Filed: 2009-06-11
Abstract: An apparatus (1) for supplying electricity to the National Grid (15) comprises a wind turbine (3) connected to the National Grid (15) to supply electricity thereto. A plurality of electro-magnets (23) is spaced around the wind turbine (3) and is arranged, when energised, to cause rotation of the wind turbine (3). A battery pack (13) is connected to the wind turbine (3) and to the electro-magnets (23), whereby the battery pack (13) is charged by the wind turbine (3) driven by wind, and the battery pack (13) is arranged to energise the electro-magnets (23) to cause the rotation of the wind turbine (3) so that electricity is generated, when required, for supply to the National Grid (15). The battery pack (13) may also be charged by the wind turbine (3) driven by induction from the National Grid (15) energising the plurality of electro-magnets (23).
Patent GB-2471669-A (GB)
Title: A power scan method that enables the discernment of angular user density using an antenna array and beamforming system.
Inventor: O'KEEFFE CONOR
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: A wireless network element is operably couplable to an antenna array for communicating with at least one remote wireless communication unit. The antenna array comprises a plurality of radiating elements where at least one first radiating element of the plurality of radiating elements is arranged to create a radiation pattern in a sector of a communication cell. The wireless network element comprises a receiver arranged to receive and process at least one signal from the at least one remote wireless communication unit via the at least one first radiating element. The wireless network element also comprises a beam scanning module for stepping/sweeping the radiation pattern through the sector of the communication cell, such that at least one signal from the at least one remote wireless communication unit is processed to identify signal parameters representative of incoming signal power and angle of arrival of the received at least one signal.
Patent GB-2459789-A (GB)
Title: In-situ molded non-rotating drill pipe protector assembly
Inventor: MOORE N BRUCE
IPC: E21B17/12
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A non-rotating drill pipe protector sleeve (14) is molded in situ around a drill pipe tubing (16). The inner surface of the molded protector sleeve can be shaped to form a fluid bearing during use. Fixed stop collars (12) may be molded in situ in the same mold and bonded to the tubing at opposing ends of the molded sleeve. Alternatively, a flexible sleeve liner (36) made from a material having a hardness less than that of the sleeve's molding material can be used as a mold insert around the tubing. The liner can be bonded to the molded sleeve material when the sleeve is molded around the liner. The interior surface of the liner can be shaped to form a fluid bearing for the inside surface of the molded sleeve. Reinforcing inserts and wearpads (18,20,21) can be placed in the mold region of the sleeve. Chemical and/or mechanical bonding is provided between the liner reinforcement and the material, from which the sleeve is molded. Reinforcing inserts and wear pads also can be placed in the mold regions for the stop collars.
Patent GB-2472217-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser with Sliding Seal
Inventor: WHITAKER DAVID JONATHAN TOWNLEY
IPC: A61F9/00
Filed: 2009-07-28
Abstract: A fluid dispenser 100 for a treatment device for the human or animal body, comprising: a sealable reservoir 105 for storing a fluid to be dispensed; a transfer body 101 for carrying a predetermined volume of said fluid from said reservoir 105 to a dispensing point 108 outside of said reservoir 105; a sliding seal 103 for maintaining said reservoir 105 in a sealed state while a portion of said transfer body 101 carrying said predetermined volume of fluid and said predetermined volume of fluid are moved from a position inside of said reservoir 105 to said dispensing point 108 outside of said reservoir 105. A treatment device for use with the fluid dispenser and associated methods.
Patent GB-2472770-A (GB)
Title: A mine detonating apparatus
Inventor: ARMSTRONG NEIL
IPC: F41H11/16
Filed: 2009-08-07
Abstract: A mine detonating apparatus 100 for attachment to a vehicle 102 comprises a body portion comprising a first component 104 and a second component 106, and mounting means for mounting the body portion to the vehicle. A roller 110 is provided for engaging the ground and detonating explosive devices with which comes into contact. The roller 110 comprises an inner hub, an outer rim, and a plurality of spokes of deformable material extending from the hub to the rim. The spokes are adapted to resist buckling as a result of compressive loads less than a respective predetermined level, and to resiliently buckle as a result of compressive loads exceeding said respective predetermined level.
Patent GB-2466126-A (GB)
Title: A hand held robotic camera motion controller
Inventor: PORCINO DOMENICO
IPC: G06F3/03
Filed: 2009-12-11
Abstract: A system, including a first camera 202 generates a live image of a scene. The first camera is configured for being placed in a plurality of locations by robotic motion. The system includes a handheld device 200 that includes a display device 114 for continuously presenting the live image to a user. Movement of the handheld device causes the handheld device to generate an output that controls the robotic motion. A plurality of second cameras may be mounted in a fixed arrangement around an area where the handheld device is to be used, the second cameras registering the movement of the hand held device and the first camera controlled by an output generated by the second cameras. The first camera may be mounted on an automated crane. The first camera may be associated with a first set and a second camera associated with a second set wherein the control output controls both cameras. The second set may be a virtual set generated by a virtual camera. The handheld device may be a flat tablet configuration. The handheld device may include inertia, optical, or magnetic position/motion sensors. The camera may be mounted on an automated crane. Also disclosed is a computer implemented method for use in the system.
Patent GB-624909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to lamps
IPC: F21V14/04
Filed: 1947-04-17
Abstract: 624,909. Vehicle lamps. KAVANAGH, P. April 17, 1947, No. 10169. [Classes 75,(ii) and 75(iv)] A vehicle lamp comprises a housing 1 containing a reflector 4, a mask member 5 disposed at the front of the housing 1 having a plurality of light transmission passages or openings 15, 16, 17, arranged to project light at varying angles from a light source 18 within the housing 1, a reflector 20 disposed in the rear face of said mask member 5, a plate 6 of glass or the like covering said mask 5, and a ring 7 arranged to secure said mask and glass in position. The mask 5 and the glass cover 6 preferably have domed faces, and the securing ring 7 is bolted to the bottom of the housing. A parking lamp 12 is mounted on a plate 11 hinged to the top of the housing 1, the base 11a of the plate 11 being shaped to retain the top of ring 7. The light source 18 may be an electric bulb mounted in a holder 19 arranged axially at the rear of mask 5, within the auxiliary reflector 20, current being supplied to the bulb via pin connections 24 arranged to engage in terminal sockets 23 secured within the housing. The reflector 4 is slidably located on guides 2 and is mounted on a screw threaded rod 28 engaging in a correspondingly threaded sleeve 29 (Fig. 11) carried in a sleeve 30 extending through the rear of housing 1. The sleeve 29 is restrained from axial movement by grub screws 32 entering an annular groove 29a on the sleeve and is rotatable by hand control means (not shown) situated in any convenient position such as the dashboard, to advance or retract the reflector 4. The inner surface of the housing 1 exposed on the retraction of the reflector 4 is rendered reflective. The inner face of the mask 5 is made reflective but the walls of the passages 15, 16, 17 may be non-reflective, the said passages being preferably arranged to provide divergent beams of light. Fig. 9 shows a form of mask 5 wherein a licence holder is pivotally mounted within a passage 34, the licence holder being tiltable away from the passage 34, by means of a control cable operable from the dashboard, to provide an upward shaft of light for reading of signposts and the like. The lamp may be mounted on a U-shaped bracket 39 bolted to brackets 40 on the sides of the housing 1, and the brackets 40 may have spring clips 41 (Fig. 1a) engaging projections 7a on the ring 7 as an alternative ring- retaining means. The lamp may be embodied within the radiator of a motor vehicle, the housing 1 being extended to encase the reflector control mechanism, the sleeve 29 of which, in this case, is restrained from axial movement by a collar screwed thereto engaging a groove in the sleeve 30. The Provisional Specification discloses an arrangement wherein the electric bulb is situated within the adjustable reflector or, if carried by the mask, the terminal sockets in the lamp body are concealed by a hinged ornamental plate. The hinged plate may carry a parking lamp which is switched on automatically when the said plate is lifted.
Patent GB-1337096-A (GB)
Title: Superconductive conductor
IPC: H01L39/14
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1337096 Super-conductors COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'ELECTRICITE 3 March 1972 [5 March 1971] 10172/72 Headings H1A A5 A4B and A4D A super-conductive conductor comprises a matrix of material having a high mechanical strength in which are embedded wires each of which comprises a strand of filaments each of which filaments itself comprises a plurality of threads of super-conductor material. A large number of Nb-Ti threads are embedded in Cu to produce intrinsically stable filaments having a diameter of 400Á. Six filaments are arranged round a seventh to form a wire strand, and a plurality of such strands are embedded in a mechanically strong Al alloy. The conductor may have a rectangular cross-section and may be solid or may have a central coolant duct.
Patent GB-450928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in teeth cleaning appliances
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 1936-04-07
Abstract: 450,928. Brushes. GAGG, L., 373,Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. April 7, 1936, No. 10180. [Class 19] [See also Group VI] The handle of a tooth-cleaning device provided with arms B, Z over which is strained dental floss from a spool contained in a casing C, is provided with a tooth brush H.
Patent GB-201974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in roller skates
IPC: A63C17/24
Filed: 1922-04-10
Abstract: 201,974. Metcalf, W. Miller-. April 10, 1922. Skates.-In roller skates of the type having two or more rollers in a single track, the frame comprises a rigid single-piece blank a of approximately the width of the footwear, having integral depending lateral members a<1> extending throughout its length and forming supports a<2> for the hubs of the, rollers b and, further, having laterally-extended supports c turned up from the members a'. The members a<1> may be pressed inwardly forward of the. front roller, to raise the portion a<4> to conform to the shape of the footwear. An integrally-formed heel support a<5> may be turned up from the frame a, and slots e, for securing-straps may be provided. When. three or more rollers are employed, the central ones are dropped in the frame, or are made of larger diameter than the end ones. The weight of the frame may be lessened by providing apertures f. Spacing-rods may be fitted between the side members a<1> for strengthening purposes and to allow of adjustment of the wheel spindles. According to the Provisional Specification, a spring-steel member having an axle attachment may be secured to the frame, and detachable pins may be provided to penetrate the footwear. A brake device may be secured to the frame. Rollers with treads of rubber, vulcanite, fibre, boxwood, &c., which may be detachable, are also described. One of the rollers may be arranged to swivel by means of slots and springs. The frame of the skate may also be formed of two portions of channel section, the side members of one part being turned outwards to overlap the side members of the other part, allowing for adjustment of the length of the skate.
Patent GB-350625-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for the reduction of pyritic ores
IPC: C22B30/04
Filed: 1930-03-31
Abstract: Sulphur, and if present arsenic, are recovered from pyritic ores by smelting the ore in a blast furnace with fluxes and solid-reducing means in such proportion that a pyritic or a partial pyritic smelting takes place in the lower part of the furnace while higher up the reducing means is completely or substantially consumed by sulphur dioxide with or without arsenious oxide and oxygen to give elementary sulphur with or without arsenic which is condensed outside the furnace.  The arsenic is obtained as a sulphur arsenic combination. The air at the tuyeres may be mixed with sulphur dioxide produced at the roasting of the matte obtained in the furnace and of any ore too fine for smelting directly.  The gases leaving the furnace consist of nitrogen, carbondioxide, sulphur with or without arsenic, and small quantities of hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxides, and carbonyl sulphide.ALSO:Sulphur and if present copper and arsenic are recovered from pyritic ores by smelting the ore in a blast furnace with fluxes and solid reducing means in such proportion that a pyritic or a partial pyritic smelting takes place in the lower part of the furnace while higher up the reducing means is completely or substantially consumed by sulphur dioxide with or without arsenious oxide and oxygen to give elementary sulphur with or without arsenic which are condensed on leaving the furnace.  In the lower part of the furnace the greater part of the iron as well as the sulphur is oxidized and forms a slag with the fluxes. Sulphur not burnt in this part combines with any copper present and unoxidized iron to give a matte.  The gases leaving the furnace consist of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, sulphur with or without arsenic, and small quantities of hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide, and carbonyl sulphide and are led to a condenser to recover the sulphur and arsenic when present as a sulphur-arsenic combination.  Dust is removed in a Cottrell apparatus.  The air at the tuyeres may be mixed with sulphur-dioxide produced at the roasting of the matte obtained in the furnace and of any ore too fine for smelting directly.
Patent GB-550083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the removal of silica from water
IPC: C02F1/60
Filed: 1941-08-12
Abstract: 550,083. Purifying water. PERMUTIT CO., Ltd. (Permutit Co.). Aug. 12, 1941, No. 10265. Addition to 539,884. [Class 46] In modifications of the process for removing silica from water as described in the parent Specification, the calcinid magniesite is initially activated by treatment with cold water, or contains more than 3 per cent. of one or more of metals, other than than magnesium, preferably at least 2 per cent. of calcium oxide and 4 per cent. of oxide of iron or aluminium or both.
Patent GB-975512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cut-off switch devices
Inventor: SODER WOLFGANG
IPC: H01H35/00
Filed: 1961-03-21
Abstract: 975,512. Feeding webs. SCHWERMASCHINENBAU ERNST THALMANN VEB. March 21, 1961, No. 10267/61. Heading B6B. [Also in Division H2] A switch for use in electrically driven rotary machines has a lever 4 normally held in a zero position by springs 5, such that a contact pin 2 is held in a closed circuit position. A trip pin 7 is normally held depressed, e.g. by a paper band in a winding machine. Should the band break the pin 7 is released for radial movement outwards to rock lever 4, whereby contact pin 2 moves downwards to an open-circuit position. Alternatively, the pin 7 comprises a rod, the length of which increases in length, due to an increase in temperature, so as to strike the leaf spring.
Patent GB-1427563-A (GB)
Title: Shock and vibration damping mounting assembly
IPC: B62D33/06
Filed: 1973-03-02
Abstract: 1427563 Protective cabs INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CO 2 March 1973 [3 March 1972] 10332/73 Heading B7B [Also in Division F2] A protective cab 12 is attached to a tractor 10 by mounting assemblies 16, 18 for damping vibration between the cab and the tractor, each of which comprises first, 46, and second, 58c, elastomeric pads sandwiched between two elements 60, 42, the second pad 58c comprising a disc located in an aperture in the first pad 46, wherein the second pad is compressed by movement of the elements 60, 42 towards each other only after an initial compression of the first pad 46.
Patent GB-722347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in portable containers
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 1952-04-28
Abstract: 722,347. Boxes. BLAGDON, G. April 17, 1953 [April 28, 1952], No. 10577/52. Class 18. [Also in Group XXI] A box for detonators comprises a moulded base and transparent hinged lid and has partitioning elements 13 each comprising a backing plate with webs 14. Inserts 19 of spring metal or rubber in the elements 13 secure the contents against falling out. Bars 17 and loops 18 are provided for carrying straps, &c. A projection 22 on the lid hinges engages lugs 21 on the body to limit the lid's opening. The lid can be forced past the limit position without damage, however.
Patent GB-288530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to blinds for tramway and railway coaches and other purposes
IPC: E06B9/58
Filed: 1928-04-10
Abstract: 288,530. Baguena, V. L. April 7, 1927. [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Acts]. Roller-blinds.-In a window blind for vehicles &c. the free end of theblind is attached to a tube 9 provided at each end with a telescoping member 7 carrying a pivoted member 1, with a leather face 26, which engages within a guide member 10 secured to the window frame. Springs 19 tend to pull the members 7 within the tube 9. The blind is wound upon a spring roller 8 arranged on a central spindle 11 one end 24 of which is non-rotatably supported by a member rotatably carried by an end bracket A and engaged by a spring pawl so as to permit its rotation in one direction to tension the blind spring 16. The blind is attached, by machine stitching, to a member 17 formed with a number of hooks 30 which pass through holes in the roller 8, a wire 32 inside the roller being then passed through the hooks.
Patent GB-1268455-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of n-alkyl lactams
Inventor: WEHNER KLAUS
IPC: C07D207/267
Filed: 1970-03-05
Abstract: 1,268,455. N-Alkyl lactams. LEUNAWERKE "WALTER ULBRICHT" VEB. 5 March, 1970, No. 10650/70. Heading C2C. N-Alkyl lactams are prepared by reacting a N-unsubstituted lactam with a symmetrical dialkyl ether in the presence of a dehydrating catalyst at 200-100‹ C. Preferably lactams having 4 to 8 carbon atoms in the ring are reacted with dialkyl ethers having C 1-4  alkyl groups in the presence of aluminium oxide at 250-350‹ C. In the Examples #-caprolactam is reacted with dimethyl ether or diethyl ether to give N-methyl- and N-ethyl-#-caprolactam, respectively, and pyrrolidone-(2) is reacted with dimethyl ether to give N-methyl-pyrrolidone- (2).
Patent GB-447225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in photographic apparatus for colour cinematography
IPC: G03B33/00
Filed: 1935-04-05
Abstract: 447,225. Colour kinematography. VALENTIN, A., 11<bis>, Rue du Lunain, and BASSANI, L., 288, Rue de Vaugirard, both in Paris. April 5, 1935, No. 10658. Convention date, April 13, 1934. [Class 97 (i)] Three colour-record images are taken through one objective in two stages, the first comprising successive taking of two images on one film through moving filters, and the second the taking of the third image simultaneously with one of the others through a fixed screen on a second film. Exposure may be effected by a lens 25 on films 20, 21 fed through perpendicular gates 27, 29, a transparent reflector 28 backed with red varnish being provided. A frame 32 reciprocated vertically by a crank plate 37 and rod 36 in front of the gate 29 carries green and blue or violet filters, 34, 35 respectively ; shutters 30, 38, respectively having one and two arcuate apertures, are carried by a spindle 39. Feeding is effected by sprockets 42, 43, and by claws 64; 65 carried by a platform on a cage 62 reciprocated vertically by a cam 54. The claws are moved into and out of the film by a cam 71 engaging a cage 70 secured to the claw 65, the claws being connected by a cranked lever 68 engaging fingers 66, 67 on them. A cam 74 in a cage 75 similarly operates registering pins.
Patent GB-106919-A (GB)
IPC: B23B27/16
Abstract: 106,919. Mitchell, J., and Mitchell, R. J. Sept. 20, 1916. Tool-holders for lathes, planing and shaping machines, &c. have the cutter clamped in a split ball b supported in a jaw with a lip c to take the thrust of the cut. Clamping is effected by a screw d, and the inclination of the holder in the tool box may be adjusted by a set-screw at h. Holes fare provided to enable long of tool steel to be used when set to a certain angle right or left. For other angles, shorter pieces must be used. The angles are such that the tool only requires grinding on the end.
Patent GB-107032-A (GB)
IPC: B62B9/12
Abstract: 107,032. Moore, J. T. May 12, 1916. Perambulators.-Seats for perambulators and other vehicles adjustable for reclining have the back B supported and adjustable by a fixed rack or, as shown, by a screw-and-nut device G. The seat A is hinged to the back B and is attached or free to slide upon the fixed part C.
Patent GB-944535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to connectors for printed circuits or the like
IPC: H01R12/72
Filed: 1962-03-20
Abstract: 944,535. Two-part couplings. COMPAGNIE DES MACHINES BULL. March 20, 1962 [June 8, 1961], No. 10724/62. Heading H2E. In a printed circuit connector insulating separators, e.g. 1, Figs. 2 and 4, are located in a stack between two covers 3, 4 and have a projection on one side and a corresponding recess 18 on the other such that a gap is left, into which sheet metal contacts 17, Fig. 6, can be clipped. These contacts have hooks 27, 29, which engage shoulders 28, 30 of the separators, and contact arms 19 which engage the printed circuit. Projections 5, 6 on the separators engage holes 7 in the covers 3, 4 which are held together by spring clips 9 and endpieces 8 to which supporting cross members 13 and guide strips 14, to ensure the alignment of the printed circuit, are bolted, Fig. 1 (not shown). Apertures 33, 34 are provided in the covers 3, 4 to enable a tool 35, shown dotted in Fig. 2, to be inserted to release the hooks 29 and allow the contact to be removed. Spring clips 21, to which contact wires are connected, engage tabs 20 and lock the contact in position. Polarization of the connector may be achieved by using dummy contacts 32, the fronts of which are rectangular as shown dotted in Fig. 6, which engage in corresponding slots in the printed circuit board.
Patent GB-195280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the manufacture of bricks
IPC: B28B11/08
Filed: 1922-04-18
Abstract: 195,280. Jones, F. P. April 18, 1922 Stream-cutting machines; extrusion machines. -In a machine for manufacturing bricks with a roughened or antique surface, the extruded bar of clay 4, has laminae removed therefrom by cutters 2 on some or all sides, and reunited to the bar by movable spring-controlled pressers 3. The pressers are adjusted by screwed sockets 11 to give the desired surface. The die is in two parts, the pressers boing carried on the front part, and the wire &c. cutters adjustably mounted by bolts. and wing-nuts to brackets 8 on the back part. The cutters may be made adjustable to vary the thickness of the laminae.