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Patent GB-2447792-A (GB)
Title: light bulb holder
Inventor: EGGLETON ROGER ANDREW
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 2008-03-25
Abstract: A light bulb holder has an upper support member 1 with a fitment 3 for connection into a sleeve of a light fitting and a detachable lower receiver 2 holding a light bulb 13 fitted into a sleeve 11. To change the light bulb, the light bulb receiver 2 is squeezed to compress flexible arms 26 of a collar 21 so that ribs 27 thereon can move past an internal lip 20 of a sleeve 19. The receiver 2 and light bulb 13 can then be pulled away from the support member 1, at the same time disengaging magnetic engagement of steel plates 15 with magnets 10. The light bulb 13 is changed and the light bulb receiver 2 is then reintroduced within the sleeve 19 with the flexible arms squeezed inwardly. The receiver 2 is rotated into the required orientation so that tapered nibs 23 locate in slots 24, for reengagement of the plates 15 with the magnets 10. At the same time electrical contact points 22 on the light bulb will connect through to power supply pins depending from the fitment 3 via downwardly projecting sprung portions 15A of the metal plates 15 to complete the electrical supply path. The arms 26 of the sleeve 21 are then allowed to expand into a position where they ensure that the light bulb receiver 2 is safely retained within the support member 1 by the ribs 27. Secure coupling may be obtained via magnetic attraction.
Patent GB-2446533-A (GB)
Title: Method of distributing video content via the internet
Inventor: ABRAMOWITZ SCOTT
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2008-04-16
Abstract: A system (100) and methods for transmitting, distributing and storing video content using a proprietary format to provide undisturbed playback among an unlimited number of various customer devices (125) supporting copyright control provisions, wherein a database at a service provider (105) is searched to locate a title of audio, video or audio/video content associated with the title. At least one link indexed to the title is presented for selection upon identification of the title in the database. The selection of the link is received at the service provider via the Internet (120), and a check is performed to determine whether a download of a data file incorporating the audio, video or audio/video content associated with the link indexed to the title has been requested. A determination is made as to whether permanent ownership of the requested audio, video or audio/video content associated with the title is desired and each segmented element is downloaded to a computer via the Internet for playback based on sequence codes in each segmented element.
Patent GB-2449734-A (GB)
Title: Secure Parcel Reception Unit With Separate Lockable Reception Compartments and proof of delivery
Inventor: PRESCOTT DAVID
IPC: A47G29/14
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: A secure parcel reception cabinet receives goods in a number of separate reception compartments, wherein the parcels do not drop vertically into the compartments. The cabinet may have a lockable outer door. Each compartment within the cabinet preferably has doors which are held ajar in a ready position, pull down to the horizontal to enable delivery, and are then slammed shut into a locked position, to await opening with a dedicated key or keycode. Each compartment has a facility for generating a unique delivery or collection code which provides proof of delivery in lieu of a signature. This may be a unique barcode available for scanning, a digitally generated code, or an RFID reader which reads tagged items placed in a compartment. An alarm may be provided to alert the homeowner when a delivery has been made. In use the unit securely receives multiple deliveries when the homeowner is not at home.
Patent GB-2448825-A (GB)
Title: Postage stamp incorporating digital data storage means
Inventor: STEWART FRANCES TODD
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: A postage stamp 400 incorporates a digital data storage means 412 such a mini CD / compact disc, or DVD, digital versatile disc 412 as well as relevant postage stamp information, and an adhesive layer. The stamp 400 may be used to provide information about a country of origin of a letter, such as including audio-visual information about that country.
Patent GB-2450405-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine nozzle with differently cooled vanes
Inventor: LEE CHING-PANG
IPC: F01D9/04
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: A gas turbine engine apparatus includes a turbine nozzle 20 including first and second vanes 36,38 joined to outer and inner bands. The vanes 36,38 include outboard sides 50,52 defining outboard flow passages 60 containing axial split-lines 44 in the bands, and opposite inboard sides 52,50 defining an inboard flow passage 58 without an axial split-line. The two vanes 36,38 include different cooling arrangements for differently cooling the inboard and outboard vane sides 50,52. The outboard sides may be cooled to a greater extent than the inboard sides to withstand hot streaks produced by fuel injectors 30. The differences in cooling may be achieved by varying the configuration of film cooling holes or impingement cooling holes and/or the thicknesses of thermal barrier coatings.
Patent GB-2448453-A (GB)
Title: Flexible capacitive sensor
Inventor: DEANGELIS ALFRED R
IPC: G01L1/14
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible, resilient capacitive sensor suitable for large-scale manufacturing. The sensor comprises a dielectric, an electrically conductive layer on the first side of the dielectric layer, an electrically conductive layer on a second side of the dielectric layer, and a capacitance meter electrically connected to the two conductive layers to detect changes in capacitance upon application of a force to the detector. The conductive layers are configured to determine the position of the applied force. The sensor may be shielded to reduce the effects of outside interference.
Patent GB-2464152-A (GB)
Title: Device for controlling incontinence using pressure sensor and muscle stimulator
Inventor: NDUKA HARRY
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2008-10-08
Abstract: A device for controlling incontinence comprises a pressure sensorAplaced inside a patient's bladder (1) which is connected to an electrodeBto stimulate the sphincter muscles to prevent leakage of urine. The device may be remote controlled. The device may be secured to the inside of the bladder by means of an anchorD. The electrodeBmay stimulate the fast twitch muscle (3) of the sphincter. The pressure sensorAmeasures the intra vesicle pressure.
Patent GB-2465586-A (GB)
Title: Roulette betting layout
Inventor: CHALK ROBERT
IPC: A63F5/02
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: A roulette betting layout is arranged to allow single bets which cover a range of adjacent numbers on the roulette wheel. The layout comprises a first ordered array of alternately offset betting areas 10, and a second ordered array of alternately offset numbered areas 12 interleaved with the first array such that each betting area is adjacent to a plurality of numbered areas. Placement of a betting chip on a betting area 10a indicates that the numbers 12a, 12b, 12c on the layout surrounding that area have been wagered on, and the numbered areas 12 are arranged in a sequence corresponding to the sequence of numbers on the roulette wheel such that the numbers 12a, 12b, 12c surrounding a particular betting area 10a correspond to a range of adjacent numbers on the wheel. A winning bet may pay 11-1, and the betting layout may correspond to a European roulette wheel having numbers 0-36, a European wheel having numbers 0-36 and an additional number 00 (see figure 2), or an American wheel having numbers 00 and 0-36 (see figure 3). The layout may be provided on a table with a roulette wheel (see figure 4).
Patent GB-2457157-A (GB)
Title: Quartz crystal supports
Inventor: IWASAKI TAKAHIKO
IPC: H03H9/05
Filed: 2009-02-05
Abstract: In a crystal unit, at least two places of an outer circumference of a quartz crystal blank 1, which are places that correspond to both ends of a stress sensitivity zero axis of the crystal blank, are supported by supporters 7 and fixed to the supporters by conductive adhesive 10. Each supporter includes; a vertical portion 7b with a surface extending vertically, a closed-end slit 8 formed in the vertical portion, and a tongue 9 projecting from a lower end of the slit. Each conductive adhesive includes: a portion 10a between the tongue and lower crystal surface ; a portion 10b extending from an outer surface of the supporter, through the slit, to the crystal end face; and a portion 10c formed between an inner surface of the supporter and an upper surface of the crystal blank. The supports 7 are connected to lead wires 6 that are insulated 5 from horizontal metal base 2 and the crystal is parallel to the principle surface of the base 2. The crystal can be a double rotated Y-cut crystal with two stress sensitivity zero axes at right angles and fixed to supporters at four places (fig 2A), or the crystal can be SC-cut or IT-cut. The crystal can be used in a frequency source for radio devices and the supports protect against instability caused by impact, heat hardening and ageing of the adhesive.
Patent GB-2459562-A (GB)
Title: Safety ladder construction
Inventor: BAGLIN NEIL ERNEST
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 2009-04-28
Abstract: A safety ladder 1 having side stays 3, 6 held parallel by rungs 7, 4 where the upper end of the ladder has a means 34 which bear against the supporting surface and keep the side stay 6 ends from resting against the surface 32. The lower end of the ladder 1 has means adjustable both forward and back and side to side to accommodate the floor the ladder 1 stands on being uneven. The ladder 1 may comprise two sections linearly extendable with respect to each other. The lower ladder section may include a means 19 for holding the ladder at a required angle which may comprise a bar 21 mounted centrally on the lower section which pivots between a position in use and a storage position against the rungs. The feet 11 of the ladder may be adjustable vertically.
Patent GB-2470787-A (GB)
Title: An electric toothbrush with two brushes
Inventor: MOHAMMADI MOHAMMAD HOSSEIN
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 2009-06-30
Abstract: The toothbrush with handle 12,12a as one piece and a replaceable head 2. The bottom part of the handle 12 contains inside a battery holder 17 and has got a removable lid 26 for replacing the batteries. Motor 14 powers drive rod 15. The housing 10 has a spring 9 at the bottom, for holding the head 2, when the head is plugged in by the way of pushing down and turning right. The guard 7 which is joined to the hollow elbow 2 at the point 7b would also lock in same way to the top outside wall of the hollow elbow 7a. Drive rod 15 rotates cylinder A 8 in the same axis as the housing. The meeting point at the end of cylinder A with cylinder B both have gear cut grooves 22,22a wherein when cylinder A rotates this also causing cylinder B to rotate perpendicular to the handle. Cylinder A is being held by a rod 4 rotating freely inside the frame 6 with a pin 5 holding it. Cylinder B is held in position also by the help of the embossed ring shaped that is designed inside of the hollow elbow 19. Cylinder B having itself a ring shaped groove cut on its near end 19a that fits into the embossed ring 19 would be kept in position making it possible for cylinder B to rotate in position without falling out.
Patent GB-2471654-A (GB)
Title: A cover assembly for a structure
Inventor: JENKINS ANTHONY LEWIS
IPC: E04G5/12
Filed: 2009-07-01
Abstract: A cover assembly comprises a plurality of primary panels of sheet material 1 and at least one primary panel-holding member 3, which further comprises primary complementary inter-engaging formations 30 for securing, in use, each primary panel to the at least one primary panel-holding members to define a covered area. The assembly further comprises a plurality of pairs of secondary panels 2 and at least one rigid secondary panel-holding member 4, which further comprises secondary complementary inter-engaging formations 40 for securing, in use, each secondary panel, such that, in use, a secondary panel-holding member and a pair of secondary panels overlies one primary panel-holding member. The secondary panel may be formed integrally or separately with the primary panel, The inter-engaging formations of the panel holding members may comprise a bead receiving channel 30, 40 and the panels may comprise a bead provided along their edge 5, 20. The cover assembly may be provided for a scaffold structure.
Patent GB-2472595-A (GB)
Title: Cellular basestation creating its neighbour cell list
Inventor: MAIDA AMINU WADA
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2009-08-11
Abstract: A neighbour cell list is formed for use in a basestation of a cellular communications network. For each of a plurality of neighbour cells, a value of a first component is assigned, depending on whether or not the basestation can detect signals transmitted from the neighbour cell. A value of a second component is assigned, depending on a history of successful or unsuccessful handover attempts to the neighbour cell. The values of the first and second components are combined to form a weighting parameter for use in determining a handover priority to be given to the neighbour cell in the neighbour cell list. Hence, a cellular basestation, e.g. a femtocell access point, can create its neighbor cell list and a network of femtocell access points 18, connected together through a local area network 20, can exchange information about their respective statuses, each being configured to create a neighbor cell list.
Patent GB-2473191-A (GB)
Title: Wall Mounted Robotic Arm and Position Sensing System
Inventor: RIDGWAY KEITH
IPC: B25J9/16
Filed: 2009-09-02
Abstract: A manufacturing structure 10 comprises a building having floors 16, walls 12 and roof 14, one of the walls constituting a base 32 for a machine tool comprising an arm 30 attached to the base, the other end 34 mounting a tool bit 36 e.g. a drill or gripping means, incorporating a first receiver 20a, a second receiver 20b being mounted on the workpiece 40, a space positioning system using the receivers to allow automatic positioning of the tool bit by a computer system 24. The space positioning system may use GPS or radio signals and may have at least three transmitters 18 and may be augmented by a laser positioning system. The arm may be a flexible robot arm. There may be other machine tools also automatically controlled and fixed to tracks or to the floor. A platform may be provided for factory personnel. The structure may be used for any manufacturing process such as drilling, milling, applying carbon fibre etc and may provide a concept factory, manufacturing one-off large items or components e.g. wings for the energy, nuclear, aerospace, marine, transport or defense sectors.
Patent GB-2475887-A (GB)
Title: A semi-permanent brazed pipe joint
Inventor: SHUFF ROBIN EDWARD
IPC: F16L13/08
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a semi-permanent pipe joint having two pipes 4 and a compliant element 3 to accommodate misalignment of the pipes and a means 2 for increasing the rigidity of the compliant (low-stiffness) element. Ideally, the pipes are brazed to be butt-jointed in a reversible brazing technique. The compliant element is preferably a low-stiffness convoluted / bellows / corrugated element 3 located on at least one of the pipes. Preferably the means for reinforcing / increasing the rigidity of the coupling comprises collar clamps flanges (in halves) 2. A spacing shim (6, figure 4) utilised between the clamps / flanges to accommodate for angular misalignment between pipes. The joint can be broken / disassembled by removing the flanges, reheating the interface between pipes to re-melt the brazed region, and the pipes subsequently separated. The braze filler material is preferably nickel based. A strong joint is realised by providing the brazed pipe ends and collar flanges in parallel.
Patent GB-596971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in automatic variable pitch propeller
IPC: B64C11/34
Filed: 1944-05-24
Abstract: 596,971. Variable - pitch propellers. PARFITT, A. W. (Everel Propeller Corporation). May 24, 1944, No. 10018. [Class 114] The blade 4 is mounted so as to be inclined to the radial line through the boss, and as described in Specification 550,257. It is fitted with a balance weight 6, the various dimensions of the parts being so arranged that the sum of the moments of the natural forces acting on the blade in two conditions of operation are separately zero, the blade then adjusting itself to the required pitch.
Patent GB-1270376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to synchronous demodulators
IPC: H04N9/66
Filed: 1970-03-03
Abstract: 1,270,376. Transistor synchronous detectors. SPRAGUE ELECTRIC CO. 3 March, 1970 [7 March, 1969], No. 10102/70. Heading H3T. A synchronous demodulator, for a colour television receiver comprises: a first gating circuit 22, 24 connected to a first input 12; a second gating circuit 26, 28 connected to a second input 14; a third gating circuit 32, 34 connected to a third input 10, and a current source 36, 38, and feeding the first and second gating circuits; a first output 73 coupled to the first gating circuit; a second output 77 coupled to the second gating circuit; and a resistance network 70 combining the antiphase of the first and second outputs to provide a third output 75. Temperature stabilization is provided by a network 50.
Patent GB-435165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to power-operated hand-shears for cutting sheet metal
IPC: B23D29/00
Filed: 1935-04-02
Abstract: 435,165. Shearing. BOSCH AKT.-GES., R., 4, Militõrstrasse, Stuttgart, Germany. April 2, 1935, No. 10187. Convention date, April 25, 1934. [Class 83 (iv)] A portable handoperated shearing machine has a frame 3 on a facing A of which is secured an electromotor reciprocating a blade, not shown. A facing B carries a cooperating blade 4 secured by a screw 7 and adjustable towards the line of cut by a screw 9.
Patent GB-1134530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in treatment of recrystallized yttrium vanadate luminescent materials activated with europium
IPC: C09K11/77
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,134,530. Luminescent materials and processing. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. 3 March, 1967 [2 May, 1966], No. 10202/67. Heading C4S. A process for producing improved luminescent materials of yttrium vanadate activated with europium comprises the steps of (a) recrystallizing the YV0 4  : Eu in a molten salt bath which bath comprises major portions of V 2 0 5  and then mixing sufficient quantities of water and oxalic acid to dissolve substantial quantities of the V 2 O 5  present, thus changing the predominant appearance of the material from that of a reddish-brown suspension to a blue solution containing suspended phosphor particles, (b) adding sufficient quantities of basic compounds such as NaOH, Na 2 CO 3  or NH 4 OH to raise the pH to 7 or above, (c) followed by the addition of an oxidizing agent such as H 2 O 2  to produce a clear colourless or light yellow solution and (d) separating the phosphor crystals from the solution. Preferably for each 100 parts by wt. of V 2 O 5  in the recrystallization bath, 5 to 300 parts by wt. of oxalic acid in water is used, allowed to digest the V 2 O 5  for about 30 mins. at 80 to 90 C., a 50% NaOH solution and hydrogen -peroxide added slowly in turn, the suspension digested for 20 mins., filtered, washed and dried in air at 120 C. Uses include colour television tubes, mercury discharge lamps and lasers. Particles of medium diameter 9-4 4 microns-and 2% by wt. over 15 microns may be produced.
Patent GB-168032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to churns
IPC: A01J15/06
Filed: 1921-04-06
Abstract: 168,032. Miller, W. T. Aug. 20, 1920, [Convention date]. Rotary batchmixers.-Relates to a churn in which the barrel is rotated on an axis inclined to its longitudinal axis. The device consists of a stationary frame 12 having at its upper end a stub shaft 19 on which a bevel-wheel 20 is mounted. A second frame 21 is secured at its upper end to the bevelwheel 20 and at its lower end is mounted on a bearing 25, so that it is free to rotate within the frame 12. A third frame 32, shaped to conform to the barrel 27, is rotatably mounted on the shaft 19 and is secured at the middle of its lower side to an extension 31 of the frame 21. Thus the axes of the barrel and the frame 21 are inclined to one another, and when the bevel wheel 20 is rotated by means of the handle 17, the frame 21 will rotate, and with it the barrel, the axis of which will move in a conical path. The barrel is secured on the frame 32 by a hoop 35 which engages catches 36 on the barrel.
Patent GB-313684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to wrappers or like containers for coins
IPC: G07D9/06
Filed: 1928-04-04
Abstract: 313,684. Spinks, L. April 4, 1928. Envelopes and the like, making.-A method of manufacturing coin tubes comprises forming a continuous tube from a web, printing thereon at spaced intervals, and severing the tube into lengths between the spaced intervals. A web 11 of paper is drawn from a roll 10 by rollers 12, 13 and is tensioned by passing beneath a roller 14 and between a recessed roller 16 and a spring finger 15, gum being applied to one edge of the web by a roller 17. Guide plates 21, Fig. 6, on the underside of a pivoted table 34 bend down the sides of the web around a longitudinal adjustable tongue 19 preparatory to folders 26 turning the sides inwards to permit pads 30, 31 on spring-pressed arms 28, 29 to form a tube. The tube is fed between a. printing roller 35, carrying one or more printing plates. stereos &c. 59, and a. pressure roller 62, mounted in eccentric bearings adjustable by a screw 64, to a severing device comprising either a rotary cutter or a stationary blade 60 and a movable blade 61 mounted on crank arms 50 rotated by shafts 49. The shafts 49 are driven through gearing 40. 45, 46 from a main shaft 37 which drives the rollers 13, 12 through an idler gear 41 and the printing roller 35 through a gear 38. Other gear trains may replace the train 40, 45, 4& to adapt the cutter to the number of impressions printed by the cylinder 35. Several tube-forming, printing, and severing devices may be mounted laterally in one machine.
Patent GB-528680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to carbon or like sheets for manifolding purposes
IPC: B41L1/00
Filed: 1939-04-01
Abstract: 528,680. Manifolding stationery. LAMSON PARAGON SUPPLY CO., Ltd., and GARWOOD, V. W. April 1, 1939, No. 10226. [Class 146 (ii)] [Also in Group XVI] A manifold-pack comprises a sheet or web having one sur. face coated with carbon and the other surface treated with wax or the like, and a tissue sheet or wet superposed on the wax surface and adapted to adhere thereto by pressure and thereby provide a fugitive copy. The tissue sheet may be oiled to prevent discoloration by the wax. A superposed transparent sheet of cellulose or cellulose acetate may be mounted in a frame, and the tissue sheet or transparent sheet may be provided with formrulings. For use in an autographic register, a tissue web 6, a web 7 having carbon and wax coatings on opposite faces, and one or more ordinary carbon webs 8 may, as shown in the Figure. be wound on the same roll. A web 9 of cellulose acetate or the like having a series of form-rulings 5 thereon may be arranged over the web 6. To protect the web 6 from the carbon coating on the web 8, a thin-paper web may be arranged below the web 8.
Patent GB-678049-A (GB)
Title: Garden or like rollers
IPC: A01B29/02
Filed: 1950-04-26
Abstract: 678,049. Garden rollers. BAKER, B. H. March 15, 1951 [April 26, 1950], No. 10248/50. Class 6(i) A preformed core of cement or clay g is bonded to a metal shell a and tubular axle c by cement h.