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Patent GB-2461054-A (GB)
Title: Razor handle with predetermined spring index
Inventor: KING WILLIAM ASHLEY
IPC: B26B21/52
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: A first razor handle 1 for use in a shaving system comprises a handgrip portion 2, a mounting structure 30 for mounting a cartridge 60 on the handle, and at least one bias element permanently associated with the handle. The cartridge is pivotable about a pivot axis P relative to the handgrip against a restoring force (R, fig 5B) exerted by the at least one bias element. The handle has a predetermined spring index defined as R/A, where R is the restoring force exerted perpendicularly to a shaving plane of the cartridge, and A is the angular deflection of a shaving plane (S, fig 5A) relative to the handgrip. The razor handle may be used as part of a shaving system that has at least first and second handles, where the spring index of the first handle is different to that of the second, each handle being provided with respective visible indication corresponding to its spring index. Preferably, the bias element comprises an elastomeric body 10 moulded integrally with the handle, the hardness of the elastomer being selected to determine the spring index of each handle. The elastomeric bodies of respective handles may be provided in different colours to serve as the visible indication. An apparatus (100, fig 10) for measuring the spring index of the handle is disclosed.
Patent GB-2461059-A (GB)
Title: Solar cell with pigmented back-side reflector
Inventor: BASORE PAUL ALAN
IPC: H01L27/142
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: The silicon thin film solar cell device comprises in successive order from the front side transparent substrate 1: a front side transparent conductive (TCO) layer 2, a multi junction thin-film solar conversion layer 4 comprising amorphous and microcrystalline silicon or their alloys, a back side TCO layer 6, a diffuse reflective layer with one or more contact apertures 8, and a metal contact layer 9 covering the reflective layer and which is in contact with the back side TCO layer through the one or more apertures in the reflective layer. The diffuse reflective layer increases the light converted into electrical energy in the solar conversion layer and may be deposited by ink-jet printing a solution comprising white pigments such as titanium dioxide.
Patent GB-2447816-A (GB)
Title: GPS Synchronization for wireless communications stations
Inventor: ANDERSON ROBERT J
IPC: G01S19/46
Filed: 2006-12-29
Abstract: A method and system are specified to determine, provide, and exploit the precise time base relations between the distinct signal timings of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and a wireless communications system (WCS) for which the internal WCS downlink time base standards are not inherently synchronized to GPS timing. These downlink signal synchronization facilities are particularly beneficial for a wireless location system (WLS) and related methods and subsystems that provide mobile-station location determination through the exploitation of the time base synchronization information, e.g., to assist a GPS-equipped mobile station in determining its GPS-derived measurements with enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
Patent GB-2450265-A (GB)
Title: Aberration evaluation pattern,aberration evaluation method,aberration correction method,electron beam drawing apparatus,electron microscope,master,stamper
Inventor: MIYATA HIROYUKI
IPC: H01J37/153
Filed: 2007-12-27
Abstract: A method of evaluating astigmatism of an irradiation system irradiating an electron beam is disclosed. In this method, a figure pattern consisting of plural (for example, four) concentric circles is formed on a reference sample "WP" and an image (scanned image) is formed based on an electron signal obtained by scanning the electron beam onto the reference sample "WP". In the scanned image, the image has a blur in a region with its longitudinal direction parallel to the generating direction of the astigmatism and the size of the blur depends on magnitude of the astigmatism. Therefore, the direction and the magnitude of the astigmatism of the irradiation system of an irradiaton apparatus can be detected based on the obtained scanned image.
Patent GB-2462877-A (GB)
Title: Board connection apparatus
Inventor: MAYO ALAN
IPC: B31F1/28
Filed: 2008-08-26
Abstract: An apparatus and method feature a board connection station with a heat source 4 and pressure source 5 on opposite sides of the board A,B. Apertures (6,fig.3) are provided in, or in the region of, the pressure source, which may be a plate (12,fig.3). The aperture or apertures may allow the release of steam as the faces A, B of the board are heated, pressured, and glued together. The apparatus may be used to create double faced corrugated card. Also disclosed is a related kit of parts of the plate assembly. Also disclosed is an apparatus and method using of parallel pivots on pressure plates.
Patent GB-2455388-A (GB)
Title: Trolley-style suitcase with a deployable seat
Inventor: GRAY DANIEL
IPC: A45C9/00
Filed: 2008-09-19
Abstract: A trolley-style suitcase usable as a seat comprises is a rear frame member, a rear compartment 108 in which a reversibly deployable seat unit 202 the seat unit may be stowed, and two runners, each having a fixed part attached to the rear frame member and a moveable part attached to the seat unit by means of a pivot arrangement. When the seat unit is stowed the seat unit is pivoted so as to be in a vertical position with the moveable part of the runners retracted inside the fixed part and when the seat unit is deployed the moveable part of the runners is extended from within the fixed part of the runners so that the seat unit may be lifted out of its compartment until such point where the pivot unit allows the seat to be rotated into a horizontal position for use. The seat unit may have two indentations shaped to fit the contours of a user's posterior and a pair of support feet 302. In use, the suitcase allows the user to sit when spending time in a queue, such as when in an airport.
Patent GB-2450446-A (GB)
Title: Machine tool and method of controlling machine tool
Inventor: YAMAURA YUKI
IPC: B23Q1/28
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A machine tool (10) has a Z table (18) sliding in the Z direction in a horizontal plane, a support body (22) provided on the Z table (18) and sliding in the vertical direction, a rotation arm (32) supported at the support body (22) and endlessly rotatable in a vertical plane facing work (W), an arm motor (34) for rotating the rotation arm (32), a processing spindle (36) rotatably supported and placed at a position of a distance R from the center C of rotation of the rotation arm (32), and a spindle motor (38) for rotating the processing spindle (36).
Patent GB-2454344-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling a refrigerant compressor, and a method for cooling a hydrocarbon stream.
Inventor: CHANTANT FRANCOIS
IPC: F04D27/02
Filed: 2008-10-28
Abstract: A refrigerant stream 40 is passed through at least one heat exchanger 32, 34 to provide a first at least partially evaporated stream 40a and a second at least partially evaporated stream 40b. A first compressor feed stream 20a is provided from the first partially evaporated stream 40a, and a second compressor feed stream 20b is provided from the second partially evaporated stream 40b. The first compressor feed stream 20a is passed through a first refrigerant compressor 12 and the second compressor feed stream 20b through a second compressor 14, to provide first and second compressed streams 50a, 50b, which are combined at a common pressure. The first refrigerant compressor 12 is controlled by heating the second at least partially evaporated stream 40b or the second compressor feed stream 20b, or vice versa. In use, the method and apparatus of control are used to cool a hydrocarbon stream, such as in a process which provides liquefied natural gas (LNG), and the method and apparatus limit the likelihood of compressor surge by maintaining an adequate volume flow rate.
Patent GB-2452649-A (GB)
Title: Turbine generator
Inventor: SAUCIER NEIL C
IPC: F01D1/34
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A turbine generator utilizing a passive high pressure fluid source such as a natural gas well head. The generator includes a core and lead wires encapsulated in a dielectric medium to isolate current-bearing components from the motivating fluid, thereby preventing carbon bridging and reducing the explosion hazard when the motivating fluid is a hydrocarbon. The turbine generator includes a rotor that utilizes the full length as an impingement surface for imparting momentum to the rotor, thereby maintaining a compact design that reduces the overall footprint of the turbine generator. Fluid exits the generator via horizontal passages that penetrate the lower extremities of the turbine generator, preventing the buildup of condensation in the unit.
Patent GB-2451991-A (GB)
Title: Multi-Functional caps
Inventor: KAM KIN FAI
IPC: A42B1/24
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: Headwear apparatus that can provide multiple supporting applications, which includes an item of headwear (10), having a brim (11) wherein all, or a substantial part, of the underside of the brim is covered either by a loop or loop-like element material (12), or a hook or hook-like element material, as found in a "loop and hook" fastener, such that one or more items of suitable size and weight to be supported by the headwear when in use can be attached to the underside of the brim by means of complementary hook or loop material which is attached to each supported item. Optionally, the headwear can have extension structures (20) and can be used to support a pair of spectacles.
Patent GB-2466292-A (GB)
Title: Assymmetric modular wall panel
Inventor: KETT GRAHAM ANDREW MELLISH
IPC: B44C5/04
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: The panel is formed of a flat back panel (2) having two opposite side edges provided with complementary joint elements (5a, 7) enabling a number of such wall panels (1) to be joined, in use, side-by-side in a horizontally sequential configuration. An elongate decorative vertical trim member (3) is secured to the front face (24) of the back panel (2) along and overlapping a first side edge thereof to obscure, in use, the joint between adjacent such wall panels. The panel enables wall panels of an authentic traditionally framed appearance to be constructed and installed quickly, easily and economically.
Patent GB-2468706-A (GB)
Title: Water heating apparatus comprising a first tank coupled to a second tank
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD ARTHUR
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2009-03-19
Abstract: An apparatus 100 for heating water comprises a first tank 10 coupled to a second tank 30, a first heating device 16 for heating water in the first tank using a first source of energy and a second heating device 36 for heating water in the second tank using the first source of energy. A first temperature sensor device 20 generates a first indication of a temperature T1 of water in the first tank, and a second temperature sensor device 40 generates a second indication of a temperature T2 of water in the second tank. An indicator device 216 generates a third indication of a temperature TS which can be provided by the first heating device and by the second heating device using the first source of energy. A system controller 90 enables heating by a selected one of the first and second heating devices and inhibits heating by the other of the first and second heating devices, where the selection is dependent on the first, second and third indications of temperature. Preferably, the first source of energy is a renewable energy source such as solar energy, wind power or wave power.
Patent GB-2458790-A (GB)
Title: Dual clutch transmission with planetary drive
Inventor: MOHLIN MIKAEL B
IPC: F16H3/00
Filed: 2009-03-30
Abstract: A double-clutch transmission (DCT) 1 comprises an inner input shaft 20 inside an outer input shaft 22. A first clutch disc 8 and a second clutch disc 10 of the DCT 1are connected to the two input shafts 20,22. Pinions 51,55 are fixed onto two parallel layshafts 50, 38 of the DCT 1. Gearwheels on the layshafts 40,50 and on the input shafts 20, 22 comprise eight gearwheel groups. Each of the gearwheel groups comprises a fixed gearwheel on one of the input shafts 20,22 that meshes with an idler gearwheel on one of the layshafts 40, 50. A planetary drive 39 that is connected to the layshaft 50 provides a group transmission. The planetary drive 39 is driven by a chain drive 7 which has one chain wheel gear 28 fixed to one of the layshafts 40,50 and another chain wheel gear 29 connected to the planetary drive 39. The DCT 1 also comprises a reverse gearwheel group which is arranged on a reverse gear layshaft 38. Also claimed is a power train device which may be an electric motor, comprising a gearbox having the DCT.
Patent GB-2457827-A (GB)
Title: Position-dependent information representation system, position-dependent information representation controller, and position-dependent information
Inventor: SUGAHARA HIROTO
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2007-11-29
Abstract: A position-dependent information representation system capable of giving easy recognition of what position information each evaluator evaluates to a person other than the evaluator is provided.A controller (800) displays the map or the layout chart of a specified area in a map/layout display means (100) according to the evaluator's instruction and specifies an evaluation point specified by the evaluator in the display range of the map or the layout chart displayed according to the evaluator's instruction. An information acquiring means (300) acquires information data representing information on the evaluation point. An information representation section (400) represents the information data. An ID receiving means (220) connected to the controller (800) and the information representation section (400) are connected by a communication medium (500) so that the correspondence of the evaluation point and the information representation section (400) can be visually recognized, and the information acquiring means (300) transmits the acquired information data to the information representation section (400).
Patent GB-2461994-A (GB)
Title: An AC MOS switch arrangement with both zero-voltage turn-on and zero-current turn-off
Inventor: AINSCOW FRANK
IPC: H03K17/13
Filed: 2009-07-20
Abstract: An AC switch for controlling the application of power from a source 22 to a load 24 comprises two separately-controlled MOSFETs TA and TB in series. Comparators 32V and 32C provide indications of the polarity of the source voltage and the load current, so that the controller 26 can switch each MOSFET on during the half-cycle when the voltage across it is substantially zero, and so that the controller can switch each MOSFET off during the half-cycle when current through the device is either zero or is flowing through its anti-parallel diode. The circuit can thus switch inductive or capacitive loads without knowledge of the load, and power-consuming protective circuits such as snubbers or current-limiting resistors can be omitted. The transistors may be turned on briefly to determine whether the load is inductive or capacitive, so that an appropriate phase angle control regime may be used (figures 5 and 6). The power consumption of the load may be monitored and transmitted to the central controller of an energy management system (figures 7 and 8).
Patent GB-2470788-A (GB)
Title: MRFM method
Inventor: RUGAR DANIEL
IPC: G01Q60/52
Filed: 2009-08-04
Abstract: A method of magnetic resonance force microscopy for which spins are flipped of nuclei or electrons in several discrete volumes of the sample simultaneously. This is accomplished by superposition of different radiofrequency components, each one associated with a specific volume. The method relies on the proportional excitement of the resonance frequency in different hemispherical volumes having differen field strengths depending on distance from the cantilever tip.
Patent GB-2475707-A (GB)
Title: Davit column with ribs for strengthening and equipment mounting
Inventor: RADMALL PAUL
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2009-11-27
Abstract: A davit 10 comprises a column 12 rotatable about a generally upright axis and a jib 16, with ribs (22, 24 fig 3) defining a first channel on a first side or front side (20 fig 3) of the column 12. Ribs (28, 30 fig 3) may also be provided on a second side or rear side (26 fig 3) of the column 12 defining a second channel. The ribs may include mounting holes 38, 40, 64, 66, 74, 76, 86, 88 for attaching a tool or other equipment, such as the jib 16, a frame unit 60, a winch 68, a sheave 78 with brackets 80, a pin (104 fig 6) for a jib restraining strap (44 fig 6), a second winch (122 fig 7) or a stay (158 fig 8) for an extended jib (152, 162 fig 8). The jib 16 may be pivotally attached to the column 12. The column 12 may be a hollow aluminium extrusion with integral ribs and knurled sections (32 fig 5) and mounted on a king post 14 by means of a bearing in the hollow bore (34 fig 4).
Patent GB-1184131-A (GB)
Title: Receiver Spectrum Noise Reduction
Inventor: MICHNIK LEWIS
IPC: H03G3/34
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,184,131. Interference suppression in radio receivers. SIERRA RESEARCH CORP. 1 March, 1968, No. 10034/68. Heading H4L. In a receiving system (for example, for radar signals) demodulated signals from a mixer 1 are fed to an intermediate frequency amplifier 3, having a narrow passband corresponding to desired signals, the output of which is detected and is connected through a gate 20 to a display or other utilization unit 5. In general, the centre frequency of interfering signals will be offset from the passband of the amplifier 3, but if their spectrum is sufficiently broad, some part thereof may fall within said passband, and it is arranged for the gate 20 to be inhibited if it exceeds an acceptable proportion of the desired signals. As described, the mixer 10 also supplies a wide band regulating amplifier 10 which has A.G.C. or limiting action and provides an output of constant maximum level for a wide range of input signal levels. A notch filter 14 substantially removes components having the frequencies of the desired signals and its output, representing interfering signals, is detected and is compared with a reference voltage in a level comparator 18, the output of which controls the inhibiting of the gate 20.
Patent GB-294229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in weighing apparatus
IPC: G01G1/38
Filed: 1928-04-03
Abstract: 294,229. Gendriaut, L. July 21, 1927, [Convention date]. Sliding-weight apparatus. - ln a weighing apparatus of the kind wherein the displacement of a. poise weight on a beam is automatically effected under the control of the oscillation of the beam, the poise weight is coupled to a driving shaft having its axis collinear with the axis of oscillation of the beam. in such manner that rotation of the driving shaft causes the displacement of the poise weight. When a commodity is placed on the pan of the balance, the beam 2, Fig. 1, rises and closes a contact 30 thus energizing an electromagnet 27, Fig. 2, which thereupon attracts a control lever 21. The movement of the control lever slides a pair of bevel wheels 15, 16 to the right, and at the same time starts an electric motor for driving a bevel wheel 17, Fig. 3. The wheel 16 is thus brought into contact with the wheel 17 thereby causing the actua. tion of the bevel wheel 16, notched wheels 24, 12, pin wheel 10, pulley 8, ribbon 7 and the sliding poise weight 1. The axis of the pulley 8 coincides with the axis of oscillation of the beam. When the beam leaves the contact 30 and thus de-energizes the electromagnet 27 the control lever 21 is prevented from immediately returning to its central position owing to a roller 23 on the control lever bearing upon the inner side of the notched flange 34. When the next notch in the flange is reached, however, the roller enters therein, and the control lever, under the influence of a centering device 32, moves to its central position thus stopping the mechanism and leaving the poise weight with its roller 4 situated in one of the notches of the beam. The fractional part of the unit is indicated by a pointer moving over a graduated scale. The notches in the wheel 12 are sufficiently large to clear the pins on the pin wheel 10 when the roller 4 is in a notch. If the weight on the scale pan is diminished a reverse operation takes place with the bevel wheel 15 in driving connection and the roller 23 operating on the outside of the flange 34. A counter located near the zero of the scale of fractional weights may be operated from the shaft 13 to indicate complete units to be added to the fractional weigh.t. Computing-apparatus.-If a price chart is provided, the shaft 13 may bring into view a scale corresponding to the whole units of weight. If the prices are shown by a' counter or calculating machine the movements of the shaft 13 may cause the value of the various units of weight corresponding to the unit price in question to be added to the counter or calculating machine.
Patent GB-709279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to constructional units
Inventor: BARCLAY WILLIAM ALAN
IPC: A47B96/20
Filed: 1951-04-30
Abstract: 709,279. Building panels; doors. BARCLAY (PATENTEES), Ltd., W. A. April 28, 1952 [April 30, 1951], No. 10060/51. Classes 20 (3) and 87 (1) A wall panel, flush door or other building unit comprises a peripheral frame 1 covered by sheets 2, 6 of metal, plywood &c. strengthened and supported by an internal sheet or sheets 3 of metal, cardboard, papier machÚ &c. shaped to form truncated pyramids 4 projecting on opposite sides of a central plane. The pyramids are preferably octagonal.
Patent GB-564304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to methods of and apparatus for making glass blocks
IPC: C03B11/00
Filed: 1943-06-22
Abstract: 564,304. Making glass building- blocks. WILLIAMS, J. H. June 22, 1943, No. 10062. [Class 56] In the manufacture of a hollow glass block, two half - blocks are formed in a pair of moulds 4 in holders 3 which are tilted by pneumatic or other means about pivots 6 to parallel vertical positions and then moved towards each other rectilinearly along guides 8 to bring the edges of the half-blocks into contact. Charges of glass in the moulds are pressed simultaneously by plungers 17 operated by fluid-pressure cylinders 19, the plungers being so formed that the edges of the walls of the block project beyond the edges of the mould. The. moulds may be charged simultaneously by means of a double punty similar to that described in Specification 550,855 and U.S.A. Specifications 2,247,424 and 2,250,515.
Patent GB-964163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ferromagnetic bodies of sintered ferrite material
IPC: H01F1/03
Filed: 1963-03-14
Abstract: 964,163. Etching processes. SIEMENS & HALSKE A.G. March 14, 1963 [March 15, 1962], No. 10081/63. Drawings to Specification. Heading B6J. [Also in Division H1] Three examples of etchant are described for removing the surface layer of up to 200 microns of a ferro-magnetic body of sintered ferrite material which improves the magnetic properties of the body (see Division H1). Example 1.-Concentrated phosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 ) and concentrated sulphuric acid (H 2 SO 4 ) is maintained at 130‹ C. and has an etching time of 1 to 3 hours. Example 2.-Boiling 50% sulphuric acid which has an etching time of 5 to 15 minutes. The above examples produce a rough surface finish but the third example below, produces a smooth surface finish. Example 3.-85% concentrated pure phosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 ) is maintained at 160- 200‹ C. An etching time of 5 to 15 minutes removes a surface layer of 50-150 microns. The ferromagnetic body is then washed for 30 seconds in 20-50% aqueous-hydrofluoric acid solution, subsequently neutralized by washing with an aqueous ammonia solution and finally rinsed in distilled water.  The ferromagnetic body of sintered ferrite material comprises :  52.4 mol. per cent Fe 2 O 3 . 25.4 mol. per cent MnO 22.2 mol. per cent ZnO.