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Patent GB-2455003-A (GB)
Title: Techniques for positioning audio and video clips
Inventor: KUSPA DAVID
IPC: G11B27/02
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: Techniques and systems for positioning video and audio clips in timeline sequences. In some embodiments, a computer program product, encoded on a computer-readable medium is operable to cause data processing apparatus to perform operations that include, in response to selection of a first clip in a first track moving the selected first clip in a timeline sequence. The timeline sequence includes multiple matched audio and video tracks configured to serve as containers for clips, and the first clip is linked with a second clip. In response to selection of the second clip the operations include moving the selected second clip into a track that is a non-matching track in the timeline sequence in which the non matching track includes a track that is not associated with a track where the first clip is located. The drag-and-drop techniques can allow independent placement of linked audio and video clips into non-matching tracks.
Patent GB-2471516-A (GB)
Title: Upconverter circuit suitable for electronic countermeasure
Inventor: GORISSE BENOIT
IPC: H03D7/14
Filed: 2009-07-02
Abstract: A circuit for up-converting an input baseband RF signal to a GHz frequency range comprises a digital pulse generator whose output is connected to an input of an active mixer whose other input is arranged to receive the baseband RF signal. The output of the active mixer is coherent with the baseband RF signal and comprises the baseband signal sampled by a pulse train generated by the digital pulse generator. The pulse train has controllable pulse width. The mixer may be a Gilbert cell mixer. It is disclosed that a commercially available XOR gate may be used as the mixer as it is known that such a gate incorporates an active mixer in the form of a double-balanced Gilbert cell. The pulse generator and the mixer may be fabricated on a single integrated circuit using high cut-off frequency bipolar technology, such as InP HBT. The output signal comprises a comb of frequencies which may be filtered and amplified for use as an electronic countermeasure (ECM) in order to jam radar signals.
Patent GB-2460381-A (GB)
Title: Actuator
Inventor: VANAGOSOOM EKAPOTE
IPC: B05B15/68
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: The invention provides an actuator apparatus which may be used to adjust flow of fluid or air in conjunction with a rack and pinion system. The device is able to rotate both vertically and horizontally via a mechanism that transforms axial movement into rotary movement. The device is useful in a range of circumstances where required specific and controllable rotary motion is required.
Patent GB-426293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to dry cleaning or washing apparatus
IPC: D06F21/10
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: <PICT:0426293/III/1> In dry - cleaning apparatus consisting of a basket rotating or oscillating in a bath of solvent the basket is eccentrically mounted in the solvent chamber, the lower part of which is provided with reentrant projections whereby the volume of solvent required is reduced.  The basket, preferably of rectangular shape, is rotatably mounted in the washing chamber on an axis 1 which is geared to a quadrant 5 and oscillated by a connected rod 4 and motor 2.  The connecting rod is provided with a shock absorber 18.  The number of revolutions in each direction is governed by the position of the movable pin 8.  The clothes are treated in the basket with solvent, which then passes through a filter 12 to a still tank 10.  The solvent vapours pass through a pipe 9 to a condenser 11.  The washing chamber may be of octagonal shape.
Patent GB-761163-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing a substance having antituberculous activity
IPC: A61K35/42
Filed: 1954-04-06
Abstract: An antituberculous substance is prepared by triturating calves' lung, mixing with an inert granular material, squeezing the mixture, collecting the juice obtained at pressure between 100 and 500 atmospheres, removing proteins and high molecular weight peptides by ultrafiltration through acetate collodion or "Cellophane" (Registered Trade Mark) filter having the porosity of the acetate collodion membrane or by coagulation and subsequent selective ultrafiltration, removing amino acids and peptides formed from 2 to 4 amino acids by selective adsorption and finally pyrogens by adjusting the solution to a pH 7.8 - 8.0 allowing to stand and then neutralizing.  Preferred are the lungs of calves aged two to three months and having a weight of 100 to 120 kgs.  The inert granular material is preferably calcined washed sand.  Coagulation to remove protein is at 80 DEG C. after a preliminary heating at 50 DEG C. for 20 minutes, and is followed by ultracentrifuged.  Selective adsorption for removal of amino acids and peptides is by means of (a) "Permutit" (Registered Trade Mark) or (b) cationic or anionic resins.  The percolate is adjusted to pH 7.8 by means of sodium hydroxide, allowed to stand 24 hours and 20 DEG C. and then neutralized with acid.  The antituberculous substance is recoverd by evaporation of the final liquid or by lyophilization.  It is effective against M. tuberculosis in man and animals.  It is white, amorphous solid, soluble and stable in aqueous solution.  It is a polypeptide of molecular weight 1500 to 2000.  It is soluble in acetone.
Patent GB-351568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in interconnecting arrangements for automatic switches as used in telephone systems
IPC: H04Q1/04
Filed: 1930-03-29
Abstract: 351,568. Automatic exchange equipment. AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd., Strowger Works, Liverpool.-(Associated Telephone & Telegraph Co. ; 1033, West Van Buren Street, Chicago, U.S.A.) March 29, 1930, No. 10085. [Class 40 (iv).] The intermediate distribution frame is replaced by an additional vertical row of terminal blocks mounted on the connection frames adjacent to the ordinary block strip on which the subscribers bank multiple is terminated, the line switches being connected to this additional terminal block strip. To the blocks 16-20 are connected the multiple from the connectors, shown numbered 1-10 in each of the rows A .. E, the multiple from each connector terminating on a single block, whilst permanent wiring extends from the blocks 22 . . 26 to the line-switch groups. Wiring from block 21 leads to operator positions whilst the cables to other bays are connected to block 27. Jumper rings 39 .. 42 are used for jumpers between adjacent bays, jumpering between blocks 16 .. 21 and 22 . . 27 passing through rings 33 .. 38. The wiring from the exchange side of the main frame is connected to blocks 16 .. 20 if the main frame numbering is in exchange order whilst it is connected to blocks 22 .. 26 if the numbering is in line-switch order. This later system is more convenient if many party lines are accommodated and if the various parties are given individual exchange numbers multipling between blocks 22 .. 26 may be provided to prevent more than two jumpers being connected to any one set of terminals.
Patent GB-784245-A (GB)
Title: Rail sanding control means for locomotives
Inventor: SUTHERLAND WILLIAM DRUMMOND
IPC: B61C15/10
Filed: 1955-04-07
Abstract: 784,245. Rail-sanding control means. C.A.V., Ltd. March 14, 1956 [April 7, 1955], No. 10213/55. Class 103(3) [Also in Group XXXV] Rail-sanding control means for twinengined railcars, each arranged to drive a  set of driving wheels, comprises a pair of similar dynamos driven separately by the two engines and arranged to supply a common battery f, a pair of electromagnets k connected to the field windings b of the dynamos, oppositely-disposed rectifiers m on the electromagnet circuits, another pair of parallel circuits to be supplied from the battery and each containing an electromagnet n and a normally-open switch o adapted to be closed by an electromagnet k, which is energized when one dynamo runs faster than the other dynamo, whereby a circuit is complete for an electromagnet n to cause associated sanding means to become operative. Each dynamo has an armature a and a field winding b with which is associated a voltage regulator comprising a pair of normally-closed contacts c, a resistance d and an electromagnet having a winding e, the regulator being such that on excessive dynamo voltage the contacts are separated to bring the resistance d into effect and reduce the field excitation. The two dynamos are connected to the battery f through cut-outs g which close at a predetermined voltage in response to the action of electromagnets having a voltage winding h and a series winding i. When one dynamo runs faster than the other, current flows through one of the circuits containing the electromagnets k and the rectifiers m to effect the closing of the associated switch o. If the control means is to be inoperative when one only of the two engines is running there may be provided a normally closed switch p adapted to be actuated by an electromagnet having a pair of equal and opposed windings q, q<SP>1</SP>. When one of the engines is started and the dynamo attains a sufficient speed the associated cut-out is closed and one of the windings q, q<SP>1</SP> is short-circuited, whereby current in the other windings becomes effective to open the switch p.
Patent GB-1194935-A (GB)
Title: Titanium Dioxide-Containing Synthetic Filament having improved Properties, Textile Products made therefrom and method of imparting said improved properties
Inventor: KATAGIRI YASUSHI
IPC: D01F6/60
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,194,935. TiO 2  filled synthetic filaments. TOYO RAYON K.K. 1 March, 1968, No. 10227/68. Heading B5B. [Also in Divisions C1 and C3] Synthetic melt-spun filaments, e.g. of poly- #-caprolactam contain, dispersed throughout them, 0À01-1% of TiO 2  particles whose diameter is not more than 7 Á, 10-70% of the particles having diameters in the range 0À8-7 Á and the balance having a particle size distribution peak in the range 0À2-0À5 Á. Preferably the TiO 2  has a second such peak in the range 0À8-7 Á. The TiO 2  may be incorporated into a polymerization reaction prior to termination and the resulting polymer melt-spun. Regular TiO 2  distribution may be assisted by addition of a dispersion agent, e.g. a sodium phosphate or a polyoxyethylene glycol-alkyl phenol condensate. The filaments have improved friction properties over conventional TiO 2  filled filaments
Patent GB-749216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to circuit arrangements for electric discharge tubes
IPC: H05B41/232
Filed: 1954-04-07
Abstract: 749,216. Supply systems for space discharge tubes. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. April 7, 1954 [April 8, 1953], No. 10236/54. Class 38 (4). In a circuit arrangement for an electric discharge tube 1, e.g. a fluorescent lamp, the circuit being as described in Specification 742,356, there is provided a resistor 7 serially connected with the tube shunting inductance 4 and having such resistance value, thermal capacity, and positive temperature coefficient of resistance as not to influence normal starting and running of the tube but to increase its resistance value sufficiently to limit the current through the inductance 4 to a permissible value when failure of the tube to ignite causes a heavier current to flow through the resistor for a longer period resulting in the resistor attaining a prodetermined higher temperature. The resistor may be of a nickel-base alloy wire wound in heat exchange relation upon a body of glass fibres to retard the heating of the wire.
Patent GB-570666-A (GB)
Title: A method of and preparation for cleaning textile and fibrous materials
IPC: C11D1/14
Filed: 1943-06-25
Abstract: Textile and other fibrous materials are cleaned by treatment with an aqueous solution of a sulphated fatty alcohol or salt thereof to which free ammonia has been added.  The solution may contain Methylene Blue in order to improve the whiteness of white materials and to brighten the colour of coloured materials.  It may also contain an essential oil, a hydrogenated phenol or other substance which stabilizes it against winter temperatures.  In an example, the solution contains 2 1/2 -4 per cent of the sulphated fatty alcohol sold under the Registered Trade Mark "Teepol," 2 per cent of ammonia and 1 per cent of a mixture of eucalyptus oil or methylcyclohexanol and Methylene Blue.  It may be applied by a brush or pad or the materials may be dipped into it.  Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 369,614 and 449,169.
Patent GB-876911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to folding chairs
IPC: A47C4/24
Filed: 1957-03-29
Abstract: 876,911. Seats. TURNER, H. R. March 27, 1958 [March 29, 1957], No. 10278/57. Class 52(2). A folding chair consists of front and rear legs 5, 8 pivoted together at 9 and a seat 13 pivoted at 12 to the rear legs and, when unfolded, resting on a cross-bar 11 joining the front legs, the seat being connected to the front legs by links 17 which draw the front and rear legs together as the seat is folded upwards. The front legs are extended to form back rest 6.
Patent GB-1029532-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of emulsions from solutions of highly polymerised hydrocarbons
IPC: F02B3/06
Filed: 1963-03-15
Abstract: Polymer emulsions are produced from solutions of highly polymerized hydrocarbons by emulsifying the solutions in water and distilling off the solvent using a cation-active emulsifier as emulsifying agent.  A non-ionic emulsifier and/or a protective colloid may also be present. Specified polymers are those of butadiene, isoprene, propylene, butylene, propylene-butylene mixtures, propylene, ethylene mixtures, mixtures of dienes and monoolefins and ethylene-propylene-hexadiene mixtures. Solvents are benzene, hexane, cyclohexane, isopropylenecyclohexane gasoline fractions and Diesel oil fractions. Specified emulsifiers are tetradecyl pyridinium bromide, alkyl trimethyl ammonium bromide, lauryldimethyl benzylammonium bromide and trimethyl-lauryl ammonium methylosulphate while non-ionic emulsifiers include sperm oil alcohol quadragintaglycol ether, antoleic acid diethanolamide with polyvinyl alcohol as a protective colloid.
Patent GB-287336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric switch and the like operating means
IPC: H01H25/06
Filed: 1927-04-14
Abstract: 287,336. Whipp, F., Whipp & Bourne, Ltd., and Mather & Platt, Ltd. April 14, 1927. Switches actuating with com. pound movement of handle. - Selective control mechanism for operating electric switches, pneumatic or hydraulic valves &c. comprises an axially slidable operating spindle 2 provided with an external operating handle 1 by which it may be moved into any of three operating positions indicated on a dial 14, the spindle being held in such positions by a ball catch 10 engaging recesses 11 in the spindle. During its movement between the operating positions the spindle is held against rotational movement by projections i carried thereby and when an operating position has been reached the spindle may be rotated to effect movement of the controlled member or members, the projections 7 entering corresponding recesses formed in the casing and so preventing axial movement of the spindle duriing its rotation. The spindle may be held in the position in which it is free for axial movement by means of a spring 9. The projections 7 are formed integrally with operating cams 8 and a sleeve 6 secured on the shaft between distance pieces 12 the lower ends of the cams 8 normally bearing against the casing 5 and so limiting the angular movement of the spindle under the action of the spring 9.
Patent GB-752830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating servo compasses
IPC: G01C17/26
Filed: 1954-04-08
Abstract: 752,830. Electric indicating systems. BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION. April 8 1954 [May 5, 1953], No. 10385/54. Class 40(1) [Also in Group XL(b)] In a compass of the type in which rotation of the card alters the amount of light reaching a photo-electric cell the card is provided with a number of radial edges each of which interrupts a separate beam the arrangement being such that if the axis of the card housing and the associated light beams and photo-cell is tilted, the card remaining horizontal, the total light reaching the photo-cell is substantially constant. As shown, the compass card 17 is mounted on a pivot needle 18 in a transparent spherical bowl made of cellulose acetate and containing kerosene both of which have approximately the same refractive index. The shape of the compass card is shown in Fig. 3, each of radial edges 22, 23, 24 and 25 being arranged to more or less intercept one of light beams 26. The beams are formed by a light source 30, conical mirror 31, forming an annulus of light and discs 33, 34 each containing four holes 37, the holes in the two discs being aligned. The light enters and leaves the sphere by way of flats 50 to avoid refraction by the bowl. Light not intercepted by the card is directed by lens 44 on to photo-cell 45. Discs 33, 34 may be rotated to alter the compass datum by a worm 40 engaging teeth on the edge of the lower disc. The operation of the arrangement is illustrated by Fig. 4 which shows the compass card as viewed along the axis of the housing when tilt of the housing has taken place about an axis Z, Z. Both of the blades associated with edges 24. 25 have intercepted the light beams to a greater extent while those associated with edges 22, 23 have intercepted them to a lesser. Thus the total amount of light received by the cell remains substantially constant. The Specification states that two or more blades may be used and mentions specifically two blades at 90 degrees or three blades equally spaced The use of four blades however, leads to compensation if the compass needle is not correctly centred. The bowl of the compass contains a small amount 47 of resilient compressible material such as air-cell rubber or Neoprene to permit differential expansion of the liquid and bowl. In a modification (Fig. 6, not shown) the apertured disc is situated between the compass card and photo-cell while an opaque disc having a ring-shaped transparent portion is situated between the conical mirror and the compass card. A further conical mirror below the apertured disc directs all the beams on to the photocell. In the arrangement of Fig. 8 (also not shown) the apertured disc is situated between the light source and compass card and each aperture has as a lens and mirror system associated with it a directing light from the source through this aperture. Each system includes a cylindrical lens which elongates the light beam in a direction parallel to the light interrupting edge of the card thus increasing sensitivity.
Patent GB-382550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to pumps
IPC: F04D13/06
Filed: 1932-04-12
Abstract: 382,550. Portable pumps. FRANKE, J. C., 157, Hohenzollerndamm, Wilmersdorf, Berlin. April 12, 1932, No. 10464. Convention date, March 23. [Class 110 (i).] A buoyant pump set consists of a pump 3 and a motor 2 the latter being carried on a baseplate 7 releasably secured to the pump housing 3b by the screwing together of the internal flanges 7b, 3e of the two bosses 7a, 3d. The apparatus is supported by cylindrical floats 1 so that the pump is submerged while the motor is above the water level, and apertures 21 in one of the bosses 7a, 3d are partly above and partly below the water surface. The hood 10 over the motor is secured to a flange of the plate 7 and the joint is sealed by a rubber ring. A basket sieve 18 is arranged over the pump inlet.
Patent GB-473301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in bicycle saddles
IPC: B62J1/02
Filed: 1936-04-09
Abstract: 473,301. Saddles. MAURERBAUER, H. April 9, 1936, No. 10506. [Class 136 (iii)] In cycle saddles of the type in which the top is mounted on the underframe at the rear by means of helical springs co-operating with rods sliding in guide sleeves, the guide rods and sleeves are disposed at the side of the springs (preferably on the outer side), whereby excessive height of the saddle is avoided. Guide rods 2, 3 are secured to the rear of the saddle top 1, and are slidable in guide sleeves 6, 7 secured by nuts 13, 13<1> to the rear ends of resilient longitudinal underframe members 12. A resilient crosshead 11 is attached to the lower ends of the guide rods 2, 3 by nuts 10, 10<1>, spacing rings 14, 14<1> of leather &c. being mounted above these nuts. Coiled tension springs 17, 18 are detachably connected to cranked parts 19, 20 of the crosshead 11 and to hook-like projections 15, 16 on the sleeves 6, 7: Part of the load is thus transmitted by the sleeves 6, 7 to the longitudinal resilient underframe members 12.
Patent GB-348321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the cooling of rotating shafts
IPC: F16J15/18
Filed: 1930-04-03
Abstract: 348,321. Cooling bearings. PHILIPP, O., 22, Florastrasse, Basle, Switzerland. April 3, 1930, No. 10549. Convention date, May 18, 1929. [Class 12 (i).] A shaft 1 is formed with internal passages 24, 25, 26 and is enclosed within a spaced sleeve 12. Cooling medium introduced into the bore 24 is drawn along it by centrifugal action in the passages 25, 26. A rib 14 is preferably formed on the shaft and divides the space into compartments 15, 16, which communicate by means of openings 21.
Patent GB-715510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to securing means for the laminations of laminated belts
IPC: F16G5/16
Filed: 1952-04-26
Abstract: 715,510. Driving belts. WHITTLE, C. L. May 12, 1953 [April 26, 1952], No. 10555/52. Class 80 (1) In a laminated belt wherein the laminations are secured together by T-headed fasteners inserted through slots in the laminations and then turned through 90 degrees, slotted plates or washers are provided between the head of the fastener and the belt surface. As shown a fastener having a shank 10 of rectangular section has a T-head 11 at each end, and a washer 14 of metal raw hide fibre or other material is provided which has upturned edges and a slot 15 partly enlarged to facilitate turning of the washer after it has been passed over the T- head. Alternatively a washer 17 having an. openended slot may be employed. With wide belts the lamination slots may be transverse to its length. The fastener shank .may be of square or circular cross-section, instead of rectangular, and may have a T-head at one end only.
Patent GB-343801-A (GB)
Title: An improvement in and relating to pocket and other cases for receiving cigarette ash and other waste
IPC: A24F19/00
Filed: 1930-04-04
Abstract: 343,801. Smokers' ash &c. receptacles. BISHOP, D. R., 56, Shirehall Park, Hendon, London, and HAMILTON, D., 5, Maurice Road, Milton, Portsmouth. April 4, 1930, No. 10692. [Class 130.] A receptacle for cigarette ash and other waste and for extinguishing cigarette ends comprises two oblong containers 1, 2, one being slidable within the other against a compression spring 6 to bring holes 3, 4 into register to admit ash &c. The inner container 2 has a hinged end 5 for emptying, and the grooved upper surface of the outer container serves as a cigarette rest. The device is portable or may be attached to a cigarette case or lighter or mounted in a car or building.
Patent GB-1418191-A (GB)
Title: Knitting machine
IPC: D04B15/78
Filed: 1973-03-06
Abstract: 1418191 Knitting machines SUPERBA 6 March 1973 [6 March 1972] 10775/73 Heading D1C A flat knitting machine has a needle selection arrangement comprising carrying electrical conductors 3 and movable in synchronism with the movement of the carriage so that the conductors 3 successively engage a series of radial conductors 6 mounted on a base 4 and connected to electromagnetic means for selecting the needles, one of a set of angularly displaceable arcuate electrical conductors 5 of different radii being selected to engage the conductors 3 on plate 1 to feed in pulses from a memory member to the eleotromagnetic means. Conductors 5 are of different lengths so that they bridge -differing numbers of conductors 6 to vary the width of the pattern to be knitted. Disc 1 is insulating material, the conductors 6 being steel balls mounted in perforations therein.