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Patent GB-2466624-A (GB)
Title: Locking pin for a slide fastener
Inventor: THOMAS STEPHEN
IPC: A44B19/30
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: A locking pin 10 suitable for use with a slide fastener (i.e. zip) 100 comprises a series of frusto-conical shaped segments 20. Also disclosed is a slide fastener 100 which comprises a pair of stringers 101, 102 each including a tape 103, 104 and a row of coupling elements 105 mounted onto a respective longitudinal edge. The locking pin 10 is inserted into one end of a channel formed by the interdigitation of the coupling elements 105. Decoupling of the coupling elements 105 and hence stringers 101, 102 is therefore prevented.
Patent GB-2457818-A (GB)
Title: Identifying a particular signal on a CAN bus
Inventor: FURMSTON PAUL TIMOTHY
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: An apparatus 1002, for identifying a signal from a plurality of other signals transmitted on a vehicle network bus 1000, comprises: means 1003 arranged to monitor the bus in a first period of time and a second, different, period of time and observe any signals transmitted on the bus in those periods, wherein in the first period it is highly likely that the signal to be identified is not being transmitted whilst in the second period of time the signal to be identified is generated on the bus; means 1009 arranged to cause the device 1007 to generate the signal in the second period of time; and means 1006 to compare signals observed in the first and second periods so as to identify the signal. The apparatus may be used in configuring a gateway unit as part of a Controller Area Network (CAN) on a vehicle modified e.g. for disabled drivers, which can accept signals from a device 1007 (e.g. a steering-wheel mounted keypad) which perform the same functions as a different device (e.g. a stalk switch on the steering column).
Patent GB-2469263-A (GB)
Title: A bunkering system manifold for use when refuelling boats
Inventor: BENBROOK DONOVAN ARTHUR
IPC: B63B27/24
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: A bunkering system manifold comprises four different sized cam lock fittings (a, b, c, d) and a discharge connector (e) that matches the vessel. The unit may be attached to drip tray to catch any leaks, and it may be housed in an easy to carry hard case (not shown) for safe storage. A needle valve may also be installed on the discharge side, so a sample of fuel can be taken and stored on board (see sample bottle, figure 2). In use, the fuel tanker or bunker station pipe will be attached to the appropriately sized cam lock fitting on the unit (a, b, c, or d) and fuel will be dispensed to the vessel through discharge connector (e). This solves the problem of crew wasting time searching for the appropriate fitting at each refuelling port.
Patent GB-2469991-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric materials with improved impact strength
Inventor: VALENTINE CRAIG
IPC: A61L27/44
Filed: 2009-04-21
Abstract: The use of barium sulphate for increasing the impact strength (particularly the notched izod impact strength (NIIS)) of a polymeric material having at least one of the moieties I-III:wherein m, r, s, t, v, w and z are 0 or a positive integer; E and E' are O, S or a direct link; G is O, S, a direct link or an —O-Ph-O- moiety where Ph is a phenyl group; and Ar is selected from Ph-C(CH3)2-Ph, Ph-CO-Ph-CO-Ph; Ph-CO-Ph, Ph-O-Ph-O-Ph and Ph, which are bonded via one or more (if present) of their phenyl/phenylene moieties to adjacent moieties. The preparation of these polyaryletherketones and polyarylethersulph ones involves compounding the barium sulphate with the polymeric material and including water in the composition prepared. Water is preferably present in between 0.10 and 1 weight percent and barium sulfate is preferably present in at least 10 weight percent and less than 30 weight percent. Preferred polymeric materials comprise polyetheretherketones (PEEK). The material may be used in implantable prostheses.
Patent GB-2469658-A (GB)
Title: A beverage containing a capsaicinoid
Inventor: BERRIMAN JOHN
IPC: A23L27/10
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: A heat-providing composition comprising a capsaicinoid extracted from the fruit of a plant of the Capsicum genus is disclosed. A beverage comprising said composition, water and a flavoured component is described. The beverage, which may be in the form of a concentrate, is preferably non-alcoholic and may contain extracts from one or more fruits or vegetables, or may contain a cola flavouring. The capsaicinoid is preferably extracted from the fruit of Capsicum frutescens, and more preferably from the fruit of the bird's eye chilli. A second beverage consisting of said composition and water is also described. A method of preparing a beverage, including extraction of the heat-providing composition, is disclosed. The method may include contact between the fruit and water that has preferably been heated to a temperature below its boiling point. Also described is a method of modifying a beverage by the addition of the heat-providing composition.
Patent GB-2469849-A (GB)
Title: Unit dose sachets comprising Ibuprofen
Inventor: CRAWFORD MARTIN
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A unit dose sachet containing a pharmaceutical formulation of Ibuprofen (400mg) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Preferred salts of Ibuprofen include the Lysine and sodium salts. An additional active ingredient selected from paracetamol, guaifenesin, cetyl pyridinium chloride and phenylephrine HCl may be present. The pharmaceutical formulation may be in the form of a liquid, a powder, granules or pellets. In another aspect, a process for the preparation of the unit dose sachet comprising the steps of a) preparing the pharmaceutical formulation, b) introducing the pharmaceutical formulation into a sachet and c) sealing the sachet. In yet another aspect, the use of said unit dose sachet as a General Sales List medicament. The unit dose sachet may be useful in the treatment of fever, colds, influenza, arthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, pain including rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains, backache, neuralgia, migraine, headache, toothache, menstrual pain, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Patent GB-2470050-A (GB)
Title: Compressor with Slidable Sleeve for Opening and Closing a Bleed Passage.
Inventor: MCEWEN JAMES ALEXANDER
IPC: F02B37/00
Filed: 2009-05-07
Abstract: A compressor such as a turbocharger and method of operating a compressor comprises an impeller wheel 7 mounted within a housing 6 defining an inlet and an outlet. The wheel has a plurality of vanes and is rotatable about an axis 8. The housing has an inner wall defining a surface located in close proximity to radially outer edges of the impeller vanes which sweep across said surface as the impeller wheel rotates about its axis. The inlet comprises inner 19 and outer 18 tubular walls extending away from the impeller wheel in an upstream direction and defining between them an annular gas flow passage 20 in a configuration known as a map width enhanced or MWE structure. A bleed passage 21 between the gas flow passage and the impeller wheel is selectively opened and closed by movement of a sliding member such as an annular sleeve 23 that is slidable or rotatable in a helical direction. The compressor is designed to reduce surge at low engine speeds whilst maintaining its efficiency under other operating conditions. Alternatively, instead of a sliding member, the inner tubular wall 19 is slidable to vary the size of the bleed passage as shown in Figures 6 and 7.
Patent GB-2470393-A (GB)
Title: Constructive stationery kit
Inventor: CUBE-SHERMAN GIDEON
IPC: B43K29/02
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a stationery kit comprising a plurality of erasers 100 and a plurality of writing implements, eg pencils 104, the erasers and writing implements being configured for constructing structures, particularly three-dimensional sculptures. In an embodiment the pencil 101 is inserted into a hole 102 in the eraser 100. If both ends of the writing implement are arranged to fit into an eraser having a plurality of holes a 3D structure can be built up. The present invention also relates to an eraser for use in such a stationery kit. Further aspects of the present invention relate to a method of forming a structure using the erasers and writing implements and to a puzzle comprising the stationery kit and a representation of a target structure to be constructed by a user.
Patent GB-2460350-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of bile acids and intermediates thereof
Inventor: PRASAD ACHAMPETA RATHAN
IPC: C07J1/00
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: A method of the preparation of deoxycholic acid (DCA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:said method comprising: (a) hydrogenating 9-alpha-hydroxyandrost-4-en-3,17-dione (1.0) with H2to form compound (1.1); (b) reacting compound (1.1) with acid to eliminate the hydroxy group to form compound (1.2); (c) reacting diketone (1.2) with a reducing agent to form a mixture of compounds (1.3) and (1.4); (d) reacting compound (1.3) with a two carbon olefination reagent to form (Z)-3-alpha-hydroxy-5-beta-pregna-((11),17(20)-diene (1.5); (e) protecting the free hydroxyl to give (1.6); (f) reacting (1.6) with an alkylpropionate CH2CH2C(O)OR or an alkyl acrylate CH2=CHC(O)OR, wherein R is alkyl, in the presence of a Lewis acid to form (1.7); (g) hydrogenation to give (1.8); (h) reacting (1.8) with an oxidising agent to introduce a ketone at the 12-position; (i) hydrogenation to remove the 9(11) double bond and give (2.0); (j) reacting (2.0) with a reducing agent to afford the 12-hydroxy compound (2.1); and (k) deprotecting and hydrolysing (2.1) to afford DCA. Intermediates (1.1), (1.2), (1.5), (1.6), (1.7a), (1.7b), (1.9a) and (2.0a) are claimed per se.
Patent GB-2473487-A (GB)
Title: An object mounted with a crystal
Inventor: LYNCH ROSITA
IPC: A41B1/00
Filed: 2009-09-12
Abstract: An item of apparel, accessories, furnishings or building/room interiors with a crystal mounted and positioned on to an appropriate part of the body apparel, or furnishing or accessory for the purpose of giving some healing or wellbeing enhancing effect to the wearer or user. The crystal may be appropriately positioned relative to chakras, meridians, organs or other parts of the body.
Patent GB-2475872-A (GB)
Title: Container closure with measuring spoon
Inventor: MCGEOUGH PETER MICHAEL
IPC: B65D43/16
Filed: 2009-12-03
Abstract: A closure, adapted to fit over the mouth of a container (4), defines a spout 10. The spout 10 has a base (16) which is pre-sealed to an induction heat sealing foil 6. The spout 10 is secured to a rim of the container 4 by the heat sealing foil (6). The base of the spout 10 has a removable part (20) that defines a frame portion with a measuring spoon 40. The removable part (20) is connected to the base by means of a frangible region which is sealed to the heat sealing foil (6). The measuring spoon 40 is integrally moulded with the spout 10 and connected to the removable part (20) by means of frangible bridges (48), so as to enable the spoon 40 to be removed prior to opening of the container. The spout 10 may also define a raised portion adapted to act as a spoon holder 32. The base may be rectangular and the spoon holder 32 may be defined in one corner of the rectangle. The container closure may have a hinged lid 12. A pull ring 30 may be provided to ease removal of the removable  …part (20), and the opening of the container.
Patent GB-1419028-A (GB)
Title: Process for production of 2-hydroxymethyl pyridine derivatives
IPC: C07D213/69
Filed: 1973-03-01
Abstract: 1419028 Hydroxymethylation of 3-hydroxypyridine derivatives substituted in the 6-position PHILAGRO 1 March 1973 [1 March 1972] 10005/73 Heading C2C 2-Hydroxymethyl pyridine derivatives of formula  wherein R is C 1 -C 4  alkyl, R<SP>1</SP> is hydrogen, C 1 -C 4  alkyl or carboxy (C 1 -C 4 ) alkyl and R<SP>11</SP> and R<SP>111</SP>, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen or C 1 -C 4  alkyl, are obtained by hydroxymethylation (e.g. at 50-100 C.) by the combined action of formaldehyde or a compound which liberates formaldehyde under the reaction conditions and a tertiary amine of a compound of formula The tertiary amine is preferably aliphatic (e.g. triethylamine) and is generally used in a quantity of 0À2 to 1À0 mol. per mol. of CH 2 O. The examples prepare 2-hydroxymethyl-3- hydroxy-6-methylpyridine.
Patent GB-1222281-A (GB)
Title: Photocopy machine
IPC: G03G15/28
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,222,281. Electrophotographic apparatus. NEDERLANDSCHE FOTOGRAFISCHE INDUSTRIE N.V. March 1, 1968 [March 3, 1967], No.10059/68. Heading G2H. A photo-copy machine has a light proof casing 1 having two feed slots between plates 2, 3 and 4. A light-sensitive copy sheet is fed between plates 3 and 4 simultaneously with an original, to be copied, fed between plates 2 and 3. The copy sheet is fed downwards along a plate 13 past a charging electrode 16. Rollers 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14 and 15 are synchronously driven, such that the original and copy sheets are fed upwardly and downwardly repectively through imaging and exposure stations at the same speed. An optical system comprises a clamp 18, a mirror 20 and one or more lenses 19. The latent image formed on the copy sheet is developed in a tank 22. Feed rollers 25, 26 feed the developed copy sheet past an air blast from a blower, around a curved guide 28 to the front of the machine.
Patent GB-1448290-A (GB)
Title: Process 'or the treatment of epoxy resins
IPC: C08L83/04
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1448290 Modified epoxy resins RHONEPOULENC SA 6 March 1974 [7 March 1973] 10081/74 Headings C3B and C3F A modified epoxy resin is made by heating in the absence of a catalyst, at # 100‹ C. for # 1 hr., a mixture comprising by wt. 100 parts epoxy resin of epoxy E.W. #170, and 10-50 parts of diorganopolysiloxane where each R is independently CH 3  or phenyl; each Z is identical and is H or a hydrolysable C #5  radical being acyloxy, aldimiminoxy, ketoniminoxy, or N,N-dialkylaminoxy; each n is identical and is 1 or 2; x is 1-10; and y=0- 10; and when y#1, then x/y#1. Catalysts may be absent. Towards the end of the operation, the heating may be performed under reduced pressure. Before mixing, the epoxy resin is optionally preheated. The epoxy resin may be made from epichlorhydrin and bisphenol A or a phenol-formaldehyde resin, and optionally contain aliphatic and/or phenolic OH groups. Conventional curing catalysts of the amine or anhydride type may be present, e.g. 10-50 parts catalyst per 100 parts resin. The resin may be cured by heating at 150‹ C. and then 200‹ C. Use.-Protective coatings or coverings for electrical apparatus, floors, swimming pools, tanks, tubes, pipes; electrical insulators.
Patent GB-142797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in fishplates for railway rail joints
IPC: E01B11/10
Filed: 1920-04-12
Abstract: 142,797. Smith, L. M. May 3, 1919, [Convention date]. Rail joints rest on two base-plates 2 each having an integral fish-plate 6 provided with a bevelled face 7 for engagement with the heads 13, 17<a> of a wedge 12 and cotter 17 used to tighten the plates together. The wedges 12 enter grooves 9 in the base-plates and have a slot for the reception of the cotter 17 which is bifurcated and also slotted to receive a split wedge 20. Each base-plate is secured to a pair of adjacent sleepers by spikes passing through holes 5, and has a projection 25a entering sockets in the rails formed by bevelling each rail end, so as to prevent creep.
Patent GB-288307-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture new copper ammine complex azo compounds
IPC: C09B45/01
Filed: 1928-04-04
Abstract: 288,307. I. G. Farbenindustrie Akt.- Ges. April 6, 1927, [Convention date]. Azo dycs, soluble copper compounds of. Copper ammine complex azo compounds are obtained by coupling a diazo, diazoazo, or tetrazo compound, containing one or more substituted or unsubstituted alkyloxy, aralkyloxy, or aryloxy groups in o-position to one or more azo or diazo groups, wifh a coupling component in presence of a watersoluble complex copper compound containing nitrogen. Specification 306,859 is referred to. The following examples are specified : (1- The dyestuff 2-aminoanisol (2 mols.) # (alkaline) 5 : 5<1> - dihydroxy - 2 : 2<1>-dinaphthylamine-7 : 7<1>- disulplionic acid (1 mol.) is produced in presence of tetramine copper sulphate, Cu(NH3)4SO4H2O; the product yields a reddish-violet solution in water. 'Similar products are obtained when the tetrammine copper sulphate is replaced by analogous compounds such as Cu[N(CH3)3]4SO4 or Cu(pyridine)4SO4. When the 2-aminoanisol is replaced by 4-nitro-2-aminoanisol the product dyes cotton a fast bluish-violet. Other suitable diazo components are the amines referred to in Specification 292,660. (2) The dyestuff from tetrazotized 3 3<1>-dimethoxybenzidine coupled alkaline with 1 : 4-naphtholsulphonic acid is produced in presence of tetrammine copper sulphate; the product yields a reddish-blue solution in water. The above benzidine derivative may be replaced by others such as the 3-ethoxy, 3 : 3'-di (carboxymethoxy), 3 : 3<1>-di (oxyethoxy), or the corresponding 3 : 3<1>-di-alpha-glycerol ether derivative, or by 4 : 4'-diamino-3 : 3<1>-diethoxydiphemylurea, or by asymmetric ureas such as 4 : 4<1>-diamino-3- methoxy-diphenylurea-5-sulphonic acid, and other coupling components may be used. (4) The dyestuff 2-aminoanisol # #-naphthol is produced in alkaline solution containing tetrammine copper sulphate; the product yields a red solution in alcohol. (4) The dyestuff 4-nitro-2-aminophenetol # (alkaline) 2 : 6-naphtholsulphonic acid is produced in presence of tetrammine copper sulphate; the product yields a fast brownish-orange dyeing on wool. 4 : 4<1> - diamino - 3-methoxy-diphenylurea-5-sulphonic acid is obtained by reduction of the condensation product from 4-nitrophenyl isocyanate or 4-nitrophenylurea chloride and 2 : 5-diaminoanisole-3-sulphonic acid. 2 : 5-Diaminoanisol-3-sulphonic acid is obtained by reduction of 5-nitro-2-amino anisole-3- sulphonic acid with iron and acetic. 3 : 3<1>-Di- (carboxymethoxy)- 3<1>-di (oxyethoxy)-benzidine and the corresponding di-alphaglycerol ether are prepared from 2-nitrophenoxyacetic acid, 2-nitrophenolglycol and glycerolethers respectively by reduction to the hydrazo compound followed by the benzidine transformation. 4 : 4<1> - Diamino-3 : 3<1>-diethoxydiphenylurea is made by treating 1-amino-3-ethoxy-4-nitrobenzene with phosgene and reducing.
Patent GB-494821-A (GB)
Title: Controlling device for battery charging apparatus
IPC: H02J7/04
Filed: 1938-04-04
Abstract: 494,821. Charging batteries. AKTIEBOLAGET LATEX, and VIGREN, S. D. April 4, 1938, No. 10243. Convention date, April 2, 1937. [Class 38 (iv)] A two rate charging system in which charging at one rate is interrupted at two alternative values of the battery voltage depending upon the load on the battery, comprises a relay with two opposed windings, one being permanently connected across the battery and the other being switched into series or parallel with the first and in opposition thereto by the switching on of the load as in a telephone system, so that the charging voltage can be higher when there is no load than when the battery is supplying a load. The battery B is supplied from an A.C. source through rectifiers L, a smoothing choke D and condenser C being provided. Resistance M2 is switched in or out, to give the low or high charging rate, by relay R which is controlled by relay KR responsive to either high or low voltage across the battery according to whether the switch X is opened or closed by a load such as a telephone call. The first winding I of relay KR is permanently connected across the battery but the second winding II is connected across the battery only when switch X is closed by the load. When switch X is open and the battery is fully charged, winding I operates the relay KR thus de-energizing relay R and putting resistance M2 into the circuit to give the lower charging rate. When switch X is closed by the switching in of a load, winding II overcomes winding I so that the relay KR is first de-energized (thereby if necessary short circuiting resistance M2 and giving momentarily the high charging rate) and then energizes relay KR again if the voltage is above a certain value which is the maximum working voltage of the battery and is lower than the value to which the winding I responds. In a modification, the relay R is dispensed with and resistance M2 is switched in or out by relay KR. Switch X may be operated by a relay responsive to current. To increase the sensitiveness of relay KR, part of the winding II may cut out by an additional contact on the relay.
Patent GB-422446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pumps
IPC: F16N13/16
Filed: 1934-04-04
Abstract: 422,446. Fuel pumps. MOULET & CIE, M., 51, Boulevard Emile Zola, Oullins, Rhone, France. April 4, 1934, No. 10258. Convention date, April 13, 1933. [Class 102 (i)] In order to secure lubrication without excess of oil the pistons 33, 34 of a carburetter pump are operated on the discharge stroke by oil supplied by a pump 47. The pistons carry spiders 33<a>, 34a engaged by nuts 37, 38 on upper spindles carried by frames 35, 36. Lower spindles on the frames slide in guides 39, 40 in the casing cover 41. The pistons are operated on the suction stroke by cams 42<a>, 42b on the driving shaft 42 and on the discharge stroke by oil in the chamber 1<a> supplied by the pump 47 through passages 31, 32. The piston 47 is similarly operated on the suction stroke by a cam 42<c> acting on a frame 48 and on the discharge stroke by a spring 52. The tension of the spring can be adjusted by means of a lever 55 acted on by a set screw. The chamber 1<b> of the oil pump is separated from the chamber 1<a> by a stuffing- box 62 and may be connected to the engine supercharger in order to adjust the discharge pressure by the supercharger pressure. An air vent controlled by a stud 66 is provided. The valves 6 are acted on by springs 8 and the lift is limited by stops 9 acted on by springs 10. The pump 47 can be operated at starting by a hand lever on a spindle having a finger engaging the frame 48.
Patent GB-163569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the manufacture of bricks, blocks, and the like from blast furnace slag
IPC: C04B35/16
Filed: 1920-04-13
Abstract: 163,569. Milner, R., and Robinson, T. April 13, 1920. Making bricks. - Blast-furnace slag is ground and mixed with not more than 20 per cenf of clay and a sufficient quantity of ground carbon fuel to form a self-burning mixture, which is moulded into the required shapes for brick &c., dried and then fired in kilns. A suitable mixture is 70-85 per cent of slag. 5-20 per cent of clay, and 5 to 15 per cent of fuel.
Patent GB-1456573-A (GB)
Title: Headbox for a paper-making machine
IPC: D21F1/02
Filed: 1974-03-07
Abstract: 1456573 Paper making apparatus BELOIT CORP 7 March 1974 [8 March 1973] 10308/74 Heading D2A A headbox 10 for a paper-making machine has a slice chamber 12, extending non-linearly between a headbox chamber 11 and a slice opening 13, and a plurality of trailing elements 26 positioned within the slice chamber, the upstream ends of the elements 26 being attached to support means but their downstream ends being unsupported. Stock is first supplied into a tapered chamber 14 extending across 'the machine and thence passes into chamber 11 through a perforated plate 15. A baffle 17 skims off froth which is removed through an opening 18. The chamber 11 about baffle 17 is pressurised. The support means is preferably an apertured plate 24 to which rigid portions 30 of the elements 26 are attached by ball and socket joints. Intermediate rigid curved plastics portions 31 are attached to the portions 30, and flexible plastic portions 32 are attached to portions 31. The portions 32 have a density close to that of the stock. Although the portions 30 extend continuously across the width of the machine, the portions 32 may be divided across the machine into several strands. The upper slice lip 33 may be pivotally mounted such that jack 34 controls the slice gap.