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Patent GB-2450469-A (GB)
Title: Vessel mooring monitor
Inventor: MARTIN DANIEL GARY
IPC: B63B21/00
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for monitoring failure in one or more mooring lines 2 of a moored vessel 1 or significant movement of their anchoring points on the seabed. The vessel 1 has a mooring point 4 to which at least one mooring line 2 is connected. The method involves determining the geographical position of a locating point 5 on the vessel 1 remote from the mooring point 4 and determining the heading of the vessel 1. The geographical position of the mooring point 4 is then calculated from the determined position of the locating point 5 and the vessel heading. The position of the mooring point 4 is compared to at least one expected position of the mooring point 4, in order to provide an indication of failure of a mooring line 2 or anchor. The geographical location of the locating point 5 may be determined by use of the Global Positioning System (GPS). The heading of the vessel 1 may be determined by two spaced GPS antennas positioned at fixed points 5 on the vessel 1. Failure of the mooring lines 2 or anchors can be detected without direct monitoring of the integrity of the mooring lines 2, which is typically expensive and uses equipment that is vulnerable to damage.
Patent GB-2448705-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic switch
Inventor: EDWARDS VINCE
IPC: F16K17/36
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A switch for incorporation in a hydraulic circuit comprises a housing 15 formed with a chamber 17 along which a ball 11 can roll. As the switch is tilted the ball will roll along channel 12a, impinging on arm 13 and causing spindle 14 to rotate thus opening or closing the valve. A biasing element (30, Fig 6) secured within the chamber 17 limits the passage of the ball 11 along the chamber until a first orientation of the switch is achieved and assists the passage of the ball along the chamber when a second orientation of the switch is achieved. The movement of the ball along the chamber causes the switch to change state and determines the operational state of the hydraulic circuit.
Patent GB-2450863-A (GB)
Title: Friction roller drive system for trailers
Inventor: SHAW MARK DARREN
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: A motorized drive friction roller is provided for maneuvering not-self driven, non-self propelled vehicles, in particular trailers and caravans. The motor is located inside a tube and rotates the outer roller by a use of a gearbox. Incorporated into the motor roller may be a device to engage or disengage the roller onto the tyre. The provision of the motor inside the roller enables the caravan mover to be of reduced size and weight. Also, less supporting material is required. The system may comprise steel, aluminium or plastic composite material. A brake may be provided for stopping the motor when no voltage or current is supplied.
Patent GB-2451658-A (GB)
Title: A modular waterproof roof panel for use in garden buildings and landscape structures
Inventor: BUTCHER IAN
IPC: E04B7/00
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a weather-proof roof panel for a building e.g. a pergola, shed or smoking shelter and comprises a waterproof modular roof panel consisting of side pieces, sheet material fixed between the side pieces and cross struts holding them together. The side pieces may have grooves routed into the inside edges into which rubber profiled glazing strips may be fixed and then the sheet material may be inserted into the profiled rubber strips creating a water-proof seal. Alternatively the sheets may be inserted directly into the side pieces without the rubber strips and sealed by silicone.
Patent GB-2447101-A (GB)
Title: Cow Collar
Inventor: MOTTRAM TOBY TREVOR
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: A collar 100 for an animal comprises an elongate strap 101 having a semi-rigid structure for fitting around the neck of the animal, a first housing 103 and a second housing 105. A further flexible 107 strap is provided to secure the collar in place. The collar generally conforms to the shape of the animal's neck to minimise movement of the housings and improve comfort to the animal. The collar can be made of a smart material such as a shape memory alloy. In use the housing are located in close proximity to the underside of the animals neck. The housings contain sensing means to monitor the condition of the animal and wirelessly communicate this to the user. The collar can be used to detect oestrus in cattle.
Patent GB-2441273-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of scanning a TDMA channel
Inventor: CHOWDHARY DIPENDRA M
IPC: H04L12/413
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: A method for scanning a TDMA channel by a mobile station in a wireless communications landscape is disclosed. A mobile station detects RF energy on a TDMA channel to detect activity in the detected RF energy. The mobile station maintains knowledge of previous activity on the channel. If activity is present on the channel, the mobile station performs inspection of the activity to determine whether the activity is activity of interest, wherein the activity is activity of interest based on a comparison of the activity with the previous activity. The mobile station aborts the inspection of the activity, if activity is not present on the channel and the mobile station aborts the inspection of the activity, if the determined activity is not activity of interest.
Patent GB-2450211-A (GB)
Title: Creeper
Inventor: WHITESIDE KIRT E
IPC: B25H5/00
Filed: 2008-05-27
Abstract: The creeper includes an inner framework 24 having longitudinally extending, laterally spaced side rails 28 interconnected by one or more cross members extending therebetween. A support plate 60 is secured to the inner framework 24. A pad 62 is positioned on the support plate 60 and a one, two or three-piece cover 70 encompasses the pad and at least a portion of the inner framework 24 therein. A plurality of caster assemblies 14 are secured to plates fixed to the framework 24 which has support members 34, 40 on either side to support side pad wings 64, 68. An alternative creeper comprises a main body with an angled headrest, side shoulders and mounting plates for caster assemblies. This creeper has its body at least partly covered by a similar cover.
Patent GB-2465221-A (GB)
Title: A trough lid fixing device
Inventor: DISON JULIAN
IPC: F16L3/26
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: A trough lid fixing device which, in use, is locatable between and releasably fixable to the abutting ends of adjacent trough lids, the device comprising: two pairs, of opposing jaws, each pair including an upper and a lower jaw member which are movable relative to one another such that, in use, they can engage with or disengage from an end of a trough lid characterised in that each, upper and/or laver jaw member is provided with at least on e trough lid engaging projection.
Patent GB-2457384-A (GB)
Title: Polarised resonant reflector assembly used in a method of article identification
Inventor: BURD HARVEY JOHN
IPC: F41J2/00
Filed: 2009-02-16
Abstract: A resonant radar reflector assembly 300 or a method of using such a reflector assembly comprises first and second resonant radar reflector members 310A, 310B configured to resonate at a respective frequency when irradiated by radio frequency radiation of a corresponding frequency. The said members 310A, 310B are arranged such that a polarised electric or magnetic signal from the first member 310A is substantially not parallel with that of the second member 310B. A reflector member 310 may have linear dipole portions directly linked, or capacitively coupled, to a central loop portion. These members 310 may be orthogonal to one another and arranged to resonate at the same frequency or a number of different frequencies. Alternatively, the members 310 may be arranged with a number of different polarisations. The members 310 may be arranged in a coplanar formation on the surface of a dielectric material which separates them from a parallel conductive surface. Strings 320, 322 of such member may form intersecting networks of such elements with helical formations when applied to the surface of a cylindrical pipe 360. The different frequencies and polarisations may be used to assist in article location and identification methods.
Patent GB-2468289-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door mirrors
Inventor: WEAVER MATTHEW
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 2009-03-03
Abstract: A mirror assembly 10 for the exterior of a vehicle, the mirror assembly 10 comprising: a reflective element 12 and a head 20 for housing the reflective element 12. The head 20 further comprising: a leading face, arranged to face the direction of vehicle travel. A trailing face, distal from the leading surface and arranged to surround the reflective surface of the reflective element 12. An air inlet 40 positioned on the leading face; an air outlet 50 positioned adjacent to the trailing face; and a mounting 15 for pivotably supporting the reflective element, wherein the air inlet is in fluid communication with the air outlet via an air duct 35 integrated within the head 20. In a second embodiment the mirror assembly has a two piece vent guide having an annular duct bladder (160, Figure 5), vent skirt (132, Figure 5), duct valve (130, Figure 5) and valve actuator (150, Figure 5) arranged to be optimise the air flow through the mirror assembly.
Patent GB-2472802-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device repair avoidance system
Inventor: HARRIS PAUL NEWTON
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: The electronic repair avoidance system is a software application which is aimed at reducing the repair costs and time for repair for electronic devices. The system also provides access to other value added services. The system has been developed for use by end users and retailers.
Patent GB-1498135-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine
IPC: F23R3/30
Filed: 1975-03-11
Abstract: 1498135 Burners MOTOREN-UND TURBINEN-UNION MUNCHEN GmbH 11 March 1975 [11 March 1974] 10069/75 Heading F4T A gas turbine comprises a flame tube 11, an evaporation pipe 9 upstream and in communication with the tube, for supplying air, and a central fuel injector 5 in the pipe, a portion 13 of the upstream end of the latter being porous so that fuel supplied at 14 is admitted through pores to the inner surface of the pipe where it evaporates into the air flowing through the pipe. In operation, fuel is taken from a tank 1 to an injection nozzle 5 via a pump and control unit 4, and to evaporator pipe 9 via a similar unit 7, the heat for evaporation coming mainly from the combustion zone 10 in flame tube 11. Primary air 12 is diverted from the compressor air and passes through a swirler 20. The evaporator fuel passes through the porous annular disc 13, which may be replaced by felt segments 17 Fig. 3. A backflow 18 improves the evaporation of the fuel. The swirler and the injection nozzle may be formed by a single member (21) Fig. 5 (not shown).
Patent GB-350622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, buffers for rolling stock
IPC: B61G11/00
Filed: 1930-03-29
Abstract: 350,622. Railway and like vehicle buffers. FITZJOHN, A. P. and COWEN, J. C., both of Turton, Platts & Co., Meadowhall Road, Sheffield. March 29, 1930, No. 10097. [Class 103 (v).] In a railway or like vehicle buffer of the kind in which the plunger b is retained in the casing a by means of studs or equivalent members d passing through the wall of the casing into slidable engagement with slots c in the plunger, the studs are prevented from passing completely through the casing into the interior thereof by connecting them with annular or arcuate plate members f fitting the casing and preferably secured thereto by radial screws, bolts, &c. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 3, two diametrically opposed studs d formed integrally, with arcuate plates f are employed, each plate being secured to the casing by four bolts g. In another construction, Fig. 6, the two studs d are connected to and retained in position by a band h completely encircling the casing a, to which it is connected by screws j, the outer faces of the studs being flush with the surface of the casing. A similar construction is described in which the studs co-operate with the solid stem of a plunger, while in a further modification the studs are formed integrally with a retaining band, which may be in two parts, each carrying one of the studs.
Patent GB-962381-A (GB)
Title: Flexible tubular structures, particularly hoses
IPC: B29D23/00
Filed: 1963-03-14
Abstract: 962,381. Flexible hoses. GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. March 14, 1963 [April 26, 1962 ; Sept. 10, 1962], No. 10204/63. Heading F2P. A flexible, reinforced tubular structure comprises a tubular member 5 of an elastomer positioned between a pair of spaced reinforcing members, 3 and 7, the elastomer having therein a multitude of flexible filaments to inhibit the flow of the elastomer during vulcanisation whereby the reinforcing members 3 and 5 are inhibited from contacting each other when the resulting hose 1 is flexed. The hose 1 consists of an inner elastomeric tube 2 inside the reinforcing layers described and has an outer cover layer 9 also of an elastomer. The reinforcing layers consist of braided tubes of single or multiple strands of a metallic or non-metallic material. The filaments are short lengths of fibres, strands, monofilaments, yarns &c. of textile, metallic, glass, plastic, cellulosic, ceramic &c. material, randomly dispersed throughout the elastomeric layer 5.
Patent GB-1249800-A (GB)
Title: A linear induction motor
IPC: H02K41/025
Filed: 1968-08-30
Abstract: 1,249,800. Linear motors. MERLIN GERIN S.A. 30 Aug., 1968 [1 Sept., 1967; 8 Sept., 1967], No. 10358/71. Divided out of 1,246,475. Heading H2A. A polyphase linear induction motor comprises a plurality of stationary, parallel, spaced apart, polyphase energizable conductors, eg 46, 48, 50, each surrounded by a respective magnetic core, e.g. 54, 56, 58, providing at least two pole faces of opposite polarity on opposed sides of the conductor, and an electrically conductive armature, 38, including a plurality of parallel, closed current paths disposed adjacent the pole faces of all cores, the pole faces of each core and of all cores being staggered with respect to the armature current paths in the longitudinal direction of the conductors. In the motor shown, the armature has slots transverse to the conductors and the pole faces are staggered. Instead of staggering the pole faces, the slots in the armature may be inclined to the direction of the conductors, or may be cranked. The cores are mounted on a movable body 52 which may carry flux return members 54<SP>1</SP>, 56<SP>1</SP>, 58<SP>1</SP>, Fig. 3 (not shown) located on the side of the armature opposite the cores shown. The conductors are transposed at regular intervals to avoid imbalance between the phases. Three further conductors may be associated with the flux return members.
Patent GB-541897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cutting dies
IPC: C14B5/02
Filed: 1940-06-15
Abstract: 541,897. Cutting-dies. BRITISH UNITED SHOE MACHINERY CO., Ltd. June 15, 1940, No. 10416. Convention date, June 17, 1939. Addition to 465,107. [Class 31 (i)] In a cutting-die comprising a core round the periphery of which a cutting blade is secured by flanges projecting from the blade, the core is provided with a lateral projection for preventing overturning. The blade 10, with cutting edges 18, 20 is secured round the edge of the core 12 which is provided with a projection 14, passing through a slot 16 in the blade, and provided with a resilient supporting member 28. Stripping members 24, in the form of sponge rubber inserts, are provided between the walls of the blade and the supporting member, also of rubber, is of the same height as the members 24. Specification 466,784, [Group XXIV], is referred to.
Patent GB-572378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to devices for use in repairing aircraft
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 1940-06-15
Abstract: 572,378. Repairing aircraft. LUXMOORE, F. L. June 15, 1940, No. 10423. [Class 4] For repairing an-aircraft fuselage a circular cradle is secured to the outside of the fuselage adjacent to the main bulkhead and supported on rollers, a separate support being provided beneath the rear end of the fuselage and pivoted to a trestle. A ring a is provided with a saddle i, adjustable blocks d and adjustable clamps h for securing it around a fuselage from which the centre section of the wing has been removed. With the fuselage in flying position the axis of the ring passes beneath the tail end of the fuselage where a pivotal connection to a trestle m is secured to the fuselage by a clamp j. A frame k temporarily braces the gap left by removing the centre section of the wing. The ring a is supported on rollers within a support c so that the fuselage can be tilted to either side up to 90 degrees from the vertical, the clamp j forming a limit stop by engaging the trestle m.
Patent GB-802180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to alternating current generator systems
IPC: H02J3/42
Filed: 1956-04-05
Abstract: 802,180. Synchronizing arrangements for parallel - operated generators. WESTING- HOUSE ELECTRIC INTERNATIONAL CO. April 5, 1956 [April 12, 1955], No. 10425/56. Class 38 (4). A control system for a plurality of alternating current generators comprises relay means reesponsive to the speed, voltage and phase sequence of the, or each generator, and is arranged such that a generator is not connected to the mains until the relays have responded to its speed, voltage or phase sequence. The system further comprises an auxiliary alternating current generator which is automatically connected to the mains when none of the main generators are connected thereto. Operation of the manual switches 49, 49<SP>1</SP> to the " reset " position closes the generator control relays 35, 35<SP>1</SP> to excite the field systems 8, 8<SP>1</SP> of the generators 1, 2. As each generator comes up to speed, the underspeed relays 76, 76<SP>1</SP> are actuated at a predetermined minimum speed by means of the associated speedresponsive devices 77, 77<SP>1</SP>. If the generator 1 is assumed to reach this condition first and its phase sequence is in the correct order, its phase sequence relay 86 will now operate, thus energizing a trip coil 32 of a circuit breaker 29 to disconnect the auxiliary generator 28 from the bus-bars 3. When now the generator 1 reaches its minimum operating voltage its indervoltage relay 67 operates thus energizing coil 14 of the circuit-breaker 6 to connect the generator 1 to the bus-bars 3. The operation of the circuit-breaker 6 also opens interlock contacts 19, 20 thereon so that the generator 2 can only be connected to the bus-bars 3 when its underspeed relay 76<SP>1</SP>, phase sequence relay 86<SP>1</SP> and undervoltage relay 67<SP>1</SP> have operated and further when its voltage, frequency and phase angle differences are within the limits to permit paralleling under which conditions a paralleling relay 93 operates to energize the coil 21 of circuit-breaker 7. The system is arranged that either generator may be the first to be connected to the bus-bars. Operation of the switches 49, 49<SP>1</SP> to the trip position disconnects the generators 1, 2 from the bus-bars 3 and energizes the coil 30 of the circuitbreaker 29 to re-connect the auxiliary generator 28 to the bus-bars. In the event of a fault on the lines 5a, 5b, 5c relays 62a, 62b, 62c operate to energize trip coil 37 of relay 35. If an over voltage condition occurs relay 66 operates to energize the trip coil 37 and if an undervoltage condition occurs relay 67 will drop out to energize trip coil 37 after a time delay determined by a relay 103. When the relay 35 is tripped it completes a circuit for the trip coil 16 of the circuit-breaker 6. If the speed of the generator 1 falls below normal the underspeed relay 76 will drop out which will also trip the circuit-breaker 6. The operations for the generator 2 are similarly arranged.
Patent GB-715618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to rubber compositions
Inventor: BURRIDGE KENNETH GEORGE
IPC: C08L21/00
Filed: 1951-05-04
Abstract: Rubber compositions comprise vulcanized natural rubber or synthetic hydrocarbon rubber, e.g. a copolymer of butadiene with styrene in which butadiene predominates, reinforced with a hardened phenolic resin and intimately incorporated therewith a polymer or copolymer of a compound containing a vinyl group H2C:CH-, exemplified by polyvinyl butyral, chloride or acetate, polychloroprene, and a copolymer of vinyl chloride with vinyl acetate and/or vinylidene chloride.  A hardenable phenolic resin, e.g. a Novolak-type phenolformaldehyde resin or a xylenol-formaldehyde resin, is incorporated with rubber, the resin is hardened e.g. by adding a methylene donor such as hexamethylene-tetramine or paraformaldehyde and heating, a vinyl polymer or copolymer is incorporated before or after hardening the resin, and the rubber is then vulcanized.  Incorporation in the rubber of a vinyl polymer or copolymer not readily dispersible in rubber may be effected by mixing aqueous dispersions of rubber and the vinyl polymer or copolymer and co-precipitating by addition of a coagulant.  The mix may contain sulphur, zinc oxide, stearic acid and mercaptobenzthiazole; a filler, e.g. calcium silicate or power station flue dust, and a pigment may be incorporated.  The product may be used as leather substitutes or for battery cases, panels and door-knobs.ALSO:Rubber compositions comprise vulcanized natural or synthetic hydrocarbon rubber, e.g. a copolymer of butadiene with styrene in which the butadiene predominates, reinforced with a hardened phenolic resin and intimately incorporated therewith a polymer or copolymer of a compound containing a vinyl group.  A hardenable phenolic resin, e.g. a Novolak-type phenol-formaldehyde resin or a xylenol-formaldehyde resin, is incorporated with rubber, the resin is hardened by adding a methylene donor such as hexamethylene-tetramine or paraformaldehyde and heating, a polymer or copolymer exemplified by polyvinyl butyral, chloride or acetate, a copolymer of vinyl chloride with vinyl acetate and/or vinylidene chloride, and polychlorophene is incorporated before or after hardening the resin, and the rubber is then vulcanized. Incorporation in the rubber of a vinyl polymer or copolymer not readily dispersible in rubber may be effected by mixing aqueous dispersions of the rubber and the vinyl polymer or copolymer and co-precipitating by addition of a coagulant.  The mix may contain sulphur, zinc oxide, stearic acid and mercaptobenzthiazole; a filler, e.g. calcium silicate or power station flue dust, and a pigment may be incorporated.
Patent GB-161536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in wind motors
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 1921-04-09
Abstract: 161,536. Iochum (nÚe Adolphe), M. L. April 9, 1920, [Convention date]. Current motors.-A wind motor comprises a number of vanes mounted radially and circumferentially round a drum, which are automatically feathered as they come back into the wind. The blades a, b, c are fixed on rotary vertical axles 10, 11, 12, which may be interconnected by means of a chain 19 passing round sprockets thereon, the ends of the chain being connected by crossed cables 20, 21 to the diametrically opposite chain 22 so that when one group of vanes is closed by the wind pressure the opposite group is opened and so exerts no braking action. The sprockets may be replaced by rods 34 fixed to the axles at an angle of 45‹ with the vanes. The drum 1 and plates 2, 3 supporting the vanes may be made of metal, wood, reinforced concrete, or other material. A bearing 23 on the upper plate 2 rests on a vertical axle 24 and a tube 25 rigid with the bearing 23, and carrying a driving wheel 26, is guided concentrically to the axle by a ball bearing at its lower end. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 (3) (a) states that the connection to the diametrically opposite group may be omitted, the chain then only interconnecting the vanes of one group, which would open and close automatically under the action of the wind alone. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.