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Patent GB-2451867-A (GB)
Title: Non-slip open flooring
Inventor: WILLIAMSON ALAN
IPC: E04C2/32
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: Flooring (10) comprising a plurality of elongate load bearing elements (12) joined by a plurality of transverse connecting elements (14), the load bearing elements having an uppermost surface (12a) provided with a tread comprising a plurality of topographical formations. These may be a series of parallel ridges extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the load bearing element. These ridges may be a plurality of peaks and may be distributed evenly over the uppermost surface of the load bearing element. Alternatively, they may be arranged in clusters which may be separated by a groove. The tread has a height of between 600 - 1000 microns and preferably has a spacing between the peaks of between 500 - 3000 microns. Preferably the flooring may be metal with cylindrical rods as the connecting elements. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing the flooring which may include forming the ridges through knurling. In use, the invention provides an anti-slip flooring for users of both traditional cleated sole and new style smooth soled safety footwear without causing damage to soles.
Patent GB-2442618-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens package
Inventor: ROCHE EOIN
IPC: B65D77/20
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: A package 10 for a contact lens comprises: a base 12 having a flange 13 and a well 16 configured for holding a contact lens 20 and solution 22 formed in the base 12. The flange 13 extends from the perimeter 16a of the well 16, and a raised surface 16b is provided surrounding the well 16. A cover sheet (18) is placed over the well 16 and flange 13, and is secured to the raised surface 16b, with pressure and/ or heat. The raised surface 16b may spread out in area (16b') under the applied pressure/ or heat, and a ledge 16c is provided, between the raised surface 16b and the well 16, to accommodate the spread (16b') of the raised surface 16b. The ledge 16c thereby prevents the lens 20 from striking the spread out raised surface (16b') upon removal of the lens 20 from the well 16. The package 10 may be a first package which further cooperates with a similar second package, the packages engaging together in meshed relation.
Patent GB-2456521-A (GB)
Title: Chain oiler
Inventor: DILWORTH PAUL
IPC: B62J31/00
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: The oiler comprises a reservoir attached to the main body of the vehicle, e.g. a motorcycle, and refillable via a filler tube, with a breather tube to allow air expulsion. The reservoir feeds a valve comprising a seat supporting a spring-biassed valve ball. When the vehicle is in motion, bumps, undulating ground surfaces &c cause the ball to lift to release oil down a feeder tube (which can be cut to size) to the chain.
Patent GB-2457438-A (GB)
Title: Perspiration simulator
Inventor: GIBSON-HARRIS JEZ
IPC: A62B27/00
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for simulating the thermal and perspiratory properties of human skin. The present invention provides an apparatus capable of being formed into any anthropometric form to emulate the thermal and perspiratory properties of an equivalent human part. The apparatus generally comprises thermally controlled, contoured, skeletal structure 11, typically made of metal, which can be split into any number of individually heated zones 26,27. The skeletal structure 11 is covered with a correspondingly contoured soft synthetic polymer skin 24, incorporating any number of sweat zones 29, which is adhered to the skeletal structure 11. Each sweat zone 29 is comprised of a reservoir of artificial perspiration embedded into the reverse of the skin punctured with wicking threads 33 leading to the surface of the skin 24. Each sweating zone 29 is individually dosed using a controllable pump 17, and a network of valves 15 direct the sweat flow.
Patent GB-2457699-A (GB)
Title: Differential audio amplifier
Inventor: MATE DAVID JOSEPH
IPC: H03G1/00
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: A differential audio amplifier providing common mode rejection is disclosed. Input transistors 408, 409 are connected to an emitter degeneration resistor 400. The collectors 401, 402 of the input transistors 408, 409 are connected to a differential amplifier 412 which is in turn connected to the output terminal. Differential amplifier 412 and its output inverter 413 are also connected to the base circuits of transistors 410, 411. Input transistors 408, 409 are connected to transistors 410, 411 via current mirror circuits 406, 407. The emitters of transistors 410, 411 are connected to a circuit 405 which provides a variable emitter degeneration resistance. The overall gain of the amplifier is set by the ratio of resistor 405 to resistor 400. The circuit does not require a transformer, provides rejection of large common mode signals and may be used to receive balanced microphone signals in an audio mixing console in a broadcast environment.
Patent GB-2445684-A (GB)
Title: Novel preparation of6-acyl chlorosucrose from anhydrous chlorinated reaction mass
Inventor: RATNAM RAKESH
IPC: C07H1/06
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: A process is described for production of a chlorinated sucrose from a process stream containing a 6-O-protected chlorinated sucrose derived from chlorination of 6-O-protected sucrose wherein the process stream is treated under conditions which prevent or reverse deacylation of 6-O-protected chlorinated sucrose, extracting the same in a solvent, washing most of the dimethyl-formamide free from the solvent extract by repeated washing with saturated sodium chloride solution, isolating the 6-O-proetctetd sucrose as a pure fraction and obtaining a chlorinated sucrose by deacylating the same.
Patent GB-2458503-A (GB)
Title: A hand held card container with a biometric interrogator
Inventor: REEVES ANDREW
IPC: A45C11/18
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A hand-held card container which holds at least one ID card (C) includes an interrogation unit to obtain biometric measurement information (eg a users fingerprint). The users identity is validated. The valid identity is then communicated to a 3rd party (eg an ATM via radio communication). The card/s may be releasably held in dependence on validation. The container may include two halves (11, 12) which are locked together. The card may be removed by splitting it into two halves or through a flap 15. A physical key may be used to release the card. The box may include a window 16 to allow a user to see part of the card.
Patent GB-2460671-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for reducing torsion in a pipeline when laying pipe on the sea floor
Inventor: BROCKLEBANK DAVID
IPC: F16L1/19
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: When laying pipe from a pipelay vessel into the sea, the pipe is subject to torsion. To relieve this torsion an apparatus to perform controlled relative rotation between the pipe and the vessel is provided. The pipe is secured in securing means, such as clamping means 19, adapted to support the weight of the pipe. The securing means 19 are mounted to the vessel via mounting means, adapted to provide the controlled relative rotation, and preferably comprising a turntable 20, a brake assembly 25, drive means 26 and a thrust bearing 21. A vessel support structure, such as a vessel structural support trolley (32, figures 7a and 7b) or a Top Hat element (37, figure 8) gripped by a hold off clamp (9, figure 3), for supporting and deploying from a stowed position the securing means 19 and the mounting means, may also be provided. The apparatus can also be applicable to performing controlled relative rotation for other purposes, such as joint alignment.
Patent GB-2461316-A (GB)
Title: Back-lit Display
Inventor: MEZOUARI SAMIR
IPC: B60Q3/04
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of illuminating displays, and in particular to displays having a back-lit display medium such as a motor vehicle dashboard containing a speedometer. A dial display unit 1 comprises a display panel 2 includes a graphical information display area 3 for displaying graphical information to a user of the unit and an optical system for providing diffuse back-light illumination 8 to the display area 3. The optical system including a plurality of side-emitting light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 5 and a diffusing means for diffusing the optical radiation, including a primary diffusing reflector 18 immediately behind the display panel 2. The primary diffusing reflector 18 extends perpendicularly between the display panel 2 and a PCB carrier 6 on which the LEDs 5 are mounted. The side-emitting LEDs have an emitting face 22 that in a lateral direction with respect to the extent of the display panel 2 and towards the primary diffusing reflector 18 so that emitted optical radiation 16 from each LED 5 falls initially on the primary diffusing reflector 18.
Patent GB-2461342-A (GB)
Title: Glazing installation
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID JOHN
IPC: E04D3/06
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: A glazed roof or wall, particularly for use in a conservatory, comprising an outer glazing member 82 supported by a frame 12, a separate inner glazing member 84 also supported by the frame opposite the outer glazing member. The frame may comprise first and second members which support opposite edges of the glazing members. There may also be thermally insulating extension members secured to the inner faces of the support members. There may be a thermally and/or acoustically insulating spacer system 90 between the glazing members to define a sealed space. Thermal and/or acoustic insulating material and/or heat absorbing or reflecting material may be located between the glazing members. There may be an airflow or piping for conducting a fluid between the glazing members to remove heat collected by the roof or wall. Also disclosed is a method and kit for upgrading a glazed roof or wall.
Patent GB-2463049-A (GB)
Title: A flow meter using the deflection of an arm to determine the flow of a fluid through a pipeline
Inventor: CARMICHAEL RICHARD QUENTIN
IPC: G01F1/28
Filed: 2008-08-29
Abstract: A flow meter 1 for monitoring fluid flow through a pipeline 2, 3 comprising a conduit 6 with a fluid inlet 6a and a fluid outlet 6b; a target element 7 being mounted for resilient axial displacement under a pressure differential; an arm 11 secured at an anchor point 12 extending radially across the conduit, the target element 7 being coupled to the arm 11 for applying a load to the arm to deflect the arm relative to the anchor point 12; a sensor arrangement 17, 19 for measuring deflection of the arm at a point on the opposite side of the applied load to the anchor point 12; and a processor 22 configured for providing a signal representative of the fluid flow in response to the measured deflection. The sensor arrangement contains a light emitter 17 and a light detector 19 where the light is reflected off the mirror 16 to determine the deflection of the arm and therefore the fluid flow.
Patent GB-2463458-A (GB)
Title: Bracket system
Inventor: HAMID WILLIAM
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 2008-09-10
Abstract: A bracket system for affixing units to vertical surfaces comprises elongate metal strut elements 120 that have a plurality of slots 100. The strut elements are affixed to a wall by means of bolts 200. The bolts may pass through spacers 300 to separate the bracket from the wall. If affixed to stud walls then blocks may be placed behind the stud wall. A unit 700 may be affixed to the bracket by further bolts 210 whose heads are inserted into the eyes of the brackets and slid to an appropriate position in the slot. Bolts 210 may have a square shoulder to prevent them turning in the slot. Nuts engage bolts 210 to secure a unit to the bracket.
Patent GB-2454995-A (GB)
Title: Plastic sheet with tear portion for packaging
Inventor: COHEN NICHOLAS MARTIN
IPC: B31B50/25
Filed: 2004-11-20
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a product comprising a plastics sheet 7 having a weak portion 19 to aid tearing of the sheet in use, the weak portion 19 being thinner that the adjacent parts of the sheet. The thinner portion 19 is preferably formed subsequently to the manufacture of the sheet and is further preferably liquid tight. Portion 19 may form a line of weakness. The sheet 7 may be joined to one or more further sheets 5, 15 and may be formed into a bag. The weak portion 19 may be formed by apparatus (101 fig. 5) in which a thinning member (103 fig. 5) for engages a surface of the plastics sheet 7 and the plastics sheet 7 is moved relative to a surface of the thinning member (103 fig. 5) such that a part of the surface of the sheet 7 can be removed by the thinning member (103 fig. 5). The thinning member (103 fig. 5) may be a grinding wheel whose angle of engagement with the sheet 7 may be adjusted and which may be mounted to a movable head. Also provided is an article of packaging 1 comprising a plastics sheet 7 having a weak portion 19.
Patent GB-2460924-A (GB)
Title: Converting user identification from one type input by the user to another type for input to a system
Inventor: SPRINGFIELD RANDAL SCOTT
IPC: G06F21/20
Filed: 2009-05-19
Abstract: A dedicated, user-access management architecture for managing the access by different users to different parts of a system is interfaced with an intermediate user access manager which accepts user identification input 88b, 88c of one or more types, confirms that input matches a known user and releases an initial credential, unlock key 202, 206, to a "black box" sync vault 92a, 92b of the architecture. The user-access management architecture may control access to data with text-based access such as user names and passwords. The intermediate user access manager allows such a system to be augmented with a different access mechanism such as a biometric input (eg fingerprint, iris recognition), a centrally managed password (aka universal password) or a similar conventional password. The intermediate user access manager may be provided as part of the basic input output system (BIOS).
Patent GB-2459417-A (GB)
Title: Skin detection sensor
Inventor: DETERMAN GARY E
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: A device for detecting the presence of human skin includes a blue LED light source emitting light from about 400 nanometers (nm) to about 500 nm, and preferably from about 450 nm to about 485 nm. Most preferred is a blue LED with a wavelength of about 468 nm. The light is reflected off a target proposed to be human skin and received by a photo detector. The known value for human skin is compared to the signal detected. Other materials that have been used to spoof detectors have different values and thus are distinguished from human skin.
Patent GB-2462218-A (GB)
Title: Subject modelling
Inventor: GREENWOOD NIGEL
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: A method of modelling the biological response of a biological subject. The method includes, in a processing system:, for a model including one or more equations and associated parameters, comparing at least one measured subject attribute and at least one corresponding model value. The model is then modified in accordance with results of the comparison to thereby more effectively model the biological response.
Patent GB-2465878-A (GB)
Title: Roll-up auxiliary seat for motor vehicle
Inventor: WINTER JENS
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2009-11-25
Abstract: An auxiliary seat 1 is provided, which has a tearproof flexible material web 2, which can be unrolled and rolled like a roller blind and which is fastenable to two vehicle spaced apart seats (12, 13 see fig 3c) so that the auxiliary seat 1 is held between the two vehicle seats (12, 13) in a seat row. The auxiliary seat 1 can be implemented and removed again as needed, requires little storage space, and is to be securely situated in the motor vehicle in its usage position. This is achieved in that the material web 2 is fastened on a roll 5, 6 at each of its opposing longitudinal ends 3, 4 so it can be rolled and both rolls 5, 6 have a fastener (10 see fig 2) on their longitudinal ends, which is fastenable to one of the vehicle seats (12, 13). The auxiliary seat 1 may be stowed in a tray in front of or below a vehicle seat (12,13) when not in use.
Patent GB-369020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in rope pulleys
IPC: F16H55/50
Filed: 1931-04-02
Abstract: 369,020. Pulleys. CONTINENTAL GUMMI-WERKE AKT.-GES., 100, Vahrenwalderstrasse, Hanover, Germany. April 2, 1931, No. 10040. Convention date, Oct. 10, 1930. [Class 80 (i).] Rope pulleys for transport machines used in the mining industry, rope conveyers, &c. have grooved friction blocks a inserted into a dovetail groove around the whole wooden periphery of the pulley b, the blocks consisting of layers of rubber and fabric arranged either circumferentially or radially and parallel or transverse to the pulley faces.
Patent GB-258188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vehicle construction
IPC: B62D27/04
Filed: 1926-04-16
Abstract: 258,188. Imray, O. Y., [International Motor Co.). April 16, 1926. Bodies.-In motor vehicle bodies in which the frame uprights are connected to the floor by yielding non-metallic material, the uprights are completely insulated from the floor by the non- metallic yielding material which is clamped to the uprights and to the floor. As shown, the uprights f are connected to the sills e by two blocks g of rubber housed in metal housings h situated in recesses a' of the floor boards a at predetermined positions. The rubber blocks are provided with parts g<3> adapted to interpose between the uprights f and the sills e. The sills e are clamped or bolted to the underside of the floor boards a which are rigidly connected to and weave with the chassis members b.
Patent GB-180305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pneumatic tyres for vehicle wheels
IPC: B60C5/04
Filed: 1922-04-08
Abstract: 180,305. Viven, J., (Assignee of Favard, R.). May 18, 1921, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Air - tubes. - An air - tube is formed with a thick tread portion 1<a>, the side walls gradually tapering to a relatively thin rim portion 1<b>.
Patent GB-1308516-A (GB)
Title: Sheet feeding apparatus
IPC: G03G15/04
Filed: 1970-03-03
Abstract: 1308516 Feeding sheets ADDRESSOGRAPH-MULTIGRAPH CORP 3 March 1970 [26 March 1969] 10165/70 Heading B8R A sheet feeding device for use with a copying machine comprises a holder 24 adapted to support a pile of sheets within a recess 34, means for moving the holder from a first position, Fig. 5, to a second position, Fig. 6, (and then back to the first position) and means 58 at the second position for removing a sheet from the holder. In the embodiment the first position of the holder presents the bottom-most sheet to a platen 16 of a copying machine and after this sheet has been copied the holder is moved to the second position where friction roller 58 causes the said sheet to be deposited in tray 22. The cycle is then repeated to copy succeeding sheets. Pressure device 36 maintains the bottom-most sheet in contact with the platen (and the separator roller) and corner retaining members 64b prevent separation of more than one sheet. For copying single sheets or thick documents the holder 24 may be turned upside-down so that member 36 holds the sheet or document directly against the platen.
Patent GB-666077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to showers
IPC: E03C1/06
Filed: 1949-04-14
Abstract: 666,077. Shower units. TANNER, T. H., and VALBANIA, Ltd. April 14, 1950. [April 14, 1949] No. 10200/49. Class 26. [Also in Group XXVIII] A conduit 3 for a shower unit 1 has two or more pivotal joints 2, 4 at least one of which comprises a pair of hollow members 28, 30 connected to the parts 27, 31 of the conduit, a pivot member 29 and a bolt 32 passing through axially aligned apertures in the walls of the hcllow members to grip the hollow members and allow them to rotate about the pivot, the apertures 34 being of larger diameter than the pivot to provide an annular passage connecting the interiors cf the hollow members. The portion of the conduit below the lower pivotal joint may be fixed to the wall as at 6 and the conduit connected to a mixing valve 8 having hot and cold taps 11 and a cock 9 for directing the water to the shower or the bath tap 10.
Patent GB-840284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in high voltage switching tubes
IPC: H01J21/02
Filed: 1958-03-31
Abstract: 840,284. Thermionic valves. MACHLETT LABORATORIES Inc. March 31, 1958 [April 12, 1957], No. 10233/58. Class 39(1). In a tetrode for high voltage switching the cathode and grid electrodes 30, 40, 46 have meniscus-shaped effective surfaces convex towards a planar anode 18, the leads of these electrodes extending through the cathode end of the envelope 10, with re-entrant portions 14, 23 at each end. Anode support 16 is sealed to re-entrant portion 14 and carries a shield 17 to protect seal 15 from undesired electron bombardment. Re-entrant portion 23 is provided with three integral coaxial tubular supports 24, 25, 26. Support 24 ends in a pinch 27 sealing the end of the envelope and carrying support rods 28, 29 and the grid lead. Cathode 30 is a coil of thoriated tungsten wire which is directly heated, one or more turns of which may be individually supported by a fine wire 35 whose ends are fixed to an angled wire 36 held in the stem press to prevent damage to the coil by shock or vibration and to maintain the coil in its convex meniscus shape. The stem 25 supports control grid 40 which is supported on an inwardly turned flange 39 on support 38. The grid may comprise a platinum coated molybdenum mesh to reduce grid omission during the operation of the tube, held between two similar molybdenum rings. The screen grid 46 is similarly constructed and supported. Gettering means 59 are supported on shield 54. The screen grid lead 55 passes through a hole in the control grid support and is screened from the cathode by means of shield 61. Circumferential recesses are provided in the various supporting cylinders to facilitate accurate assembly. Specific electrode displacements being shown by example in the Specification.
Patent GB-474748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with apparatus for cooling or heating and mixing
IPC: B41F31/00
Filed: 1936-04-08
Abstract: 474,748. Mixing-apparatus. SOCHOR, Z. April 8, 1936, No. 10307. [Class 86] Apparatus for mixing and cooling or heating viscous materials comprises hollow stirrers through which liquid passes, the liquid being led from a vessel which rotates with the stirrer and discharged into a trough located round the mixing vessel. The stirrer comprises a frame carried on a vertical shaft 16 and a tubular member 9 mounted on the frame and connected by a pipe 8 to a vessel 3 which rotates with the shaft and is supplied by a pipe 2, an overflow 5 being provided. The tubular member discharges into a trough 11. In another form the stirrer is given a planetary motion in which case the shafts are fitted with feeding and discharge troughs arranged between the main feeding vessel and the trough on the mixing vessel.