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Patent GB-2461331-A (GB)
Title: Supports for floor insulation between floor joists
Inventor: WHIGHAM SIMON IAN
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2008-04-30
Abstract: A thermal floor insulation support sheet manufactured using a plastic sheet material is attached by staples to the upper surface of timber floor joists 8. The sheet is formed into a channel like shape 6 so that in use it provides a space between a lower inside base of the sheet and the upper surface of the joists, thus providing a housing for block thermal insulation 7. The plastic sheet material may be Polypropylene of Polyethylene. The plastic sheets may have a series of slits 5 (fig. 1) which allow the sheet to be formed into the channel like shape 6. The sheet allows block thermal insulation of a specified size to be fitted before the timber floor members are secure in position to the timber joists of a floor area.
Patent GB-2450424-A (GB)
Title: Array-type light receiving device for image sensing
Inventor: KONNO YUSAKU
IPC: H04N5/361
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A micro lens array or image pick-up light receiving device comprises a spherically shaped first light collector 10, a second light collector 20 configured to receive light collected by the first light collector, and a photo sensitive light receiver 50 configured to receive light collected by the second light collector. The second light collector has a high refractive index portion and a low refractive index portion, and the high refractive index portion has one of a cylindrical shape and a polygonal prismatic shape and is sized so as to perform as a diffraction grating.
Patent GB-2461716-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring circuitry for monitoring accesses to addressable locations in data processing apparatus that occur between the start and end events.
Inventor: REID ALASTAIR DAVID
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2008-07-09
Abstract: Disclosed is monitoring circuitry for data processing apparatus. The circuitry monitors accesses to addressable locations within the data processing apparatus that occur between start and end events. The circuitry has an address location store that stores the address to be monitored and a monitoring data store. The circuitry when it detects the start event, detects the accesses to the locations and stores monitoring data relating to the accesses in the data store. When the end event is detected the monitoring circuitry stops. When a flush event is detected the circuitry outputs the stored monitoring data and flushes the data store. The start event, end event and flush event may be the same event. The start, end and flush events may be the start of a task, a end of the task, a memory barrier instruction, a preset time interval, a counter overflowing, a counter reaching a threshold value, writing to a control register, accessing a particular region, an interrupt, a breakpoint, a send event, a wait for event, a load exclusive instruction, a store exclusive instruction or an atomic memory operation.
Patent GB-2455603-A (GB)
Title: Model railway route controller
Inventor: LUCAS PETER
IPC: A63H19/24
Filed: 2008-10-06
Abstract: A controller 10 for operating a model railway layout and associated accessories comprises a front panel 14 bearing a diagrammatic representation 15 of the railway layout, switches or buttons 16 provided on the diagrammatic layout, a central processor (not shown), and a digital command controller (DCC) 24. The switches 16 are in communication with the processor via an electronic transmission bus 18, and are programmed or encoded to represent values, with the values having corresponding values within the DCC 26 and/or accessory decoder devices 30 provided within the layout. Operation of a switch 16 causes the values to be passed from the processor to the DCC 24 for manipulation of an accessory within the layout as designated by the corresponding values within the DCC. The switches 16 may comprise illuminating digital buttons, the illumination being controlled by the processor. The panel may include warning and/or status lights 17 controlled by the processor. The switches 16 may be connected to reed switches and infrared detectors 36 for the purposes of feedback, and the electronic bus transmission 18 may be a single, daisy chained cable. The processor may be contained within a gateway panel 20 forming part of the front panel presentation of the model railway route controller for communication with the DCC. The accessories are preferably track points or turnouts.
Patent GB-2459557-A (GB)
Title: Punch-Riveting Tool
Inventor: PEITZ VOLKER
IPC: B21J15/04
Filed: 2009-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a punch-riveting tool for producing a punch-rivet connection (2) between two joining parts (3, 4), with a male die (5) for pressing a rivet (7) into the joining part (3) facing the male die (5) and a female die (6) for supporting the joining part (4) facing the female die (6) in a region located opposite the male die (5). Simplified quality assurance is yielded if the female die (6) has a negative form (8) of marking which, when the rivet (7) is pressed in on the joining part (4) on the female-die side, produces a positive form (9) of the marking.
Patent GB-2470028-A (GB)
Title: Support member for harness for breathing apparatus
Inventor: TOWNSEND PAUL
IPC: A45F3/08
Filed: 2009-05-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a structural support member 10 for a harness 100 for breathing apparatus, the structural support member being generally elongate and arranged in use to support a cylinder of breathable gas, the structural support member comprising: a frame having; a lower portion 11 arranged in use to support a first end of a cylinder; an upper portion arranged in use to support a second opposed end of the cylinder; and first and second side limbs 26, 36 coupling the upper and lower portions and defining a void 14 therebetween, in a substantially central region of the frame.
Patent GB-2460190-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for sharing and reuse of structured knowledge artifacts
Inventor: MILSTEAD JAMES M
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-03-10
Abstract: In areas that require repetitive data collection and entry, an efficient way to reuse data that is already available in the system is proposed. This technique involves the reuse of data artifact fields, validation and categorization of data artifacts, and computerized filling in of "inheritable" data into reports such as aircraft maintenance reports.
Patent GB-608948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the manufacture of stockings and in straightbar knitting machines therefor
IPC: D04B11/00
Filed: 1945-04-20
Abstract: 608,948. Knitting. SOC. INDUSTRIELLE DE BONNETERIE. April 20, 1945, No. 10024. Convention date, April 7, 1944. [Class 74(ii)] To form the unravelable edges of Specification 519,009, in a Cotton machine, on symmetrically arranged lateral parts l of a knitted article (e.g. the lateral entrance parts of stocking soles) the narrow transfer combs 5, 6, of the.toe attachment are brought close up to the wide combs 3, 4, as in Fig. 1; and covering knives having notches opposite alternate transfer hooks, are inserted between each pair of combs and the needles, so that alternate loops only are transferred coursewise two needle spaces. The knives 12 may be mounted on a supplementary shaft or on that of the middle toe knife 14. In this latter case, an angular displacement is provided between knives 12 and knife 14, so that they may be brought successively into the working position.
Patent GB-184529-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for supplying steam to the cylinders of internal combustion engines
IPC: F02B47/02
Filed: 1921-04-05
Abstract: 184,529. Lover, R. R. B., Lover, A. E. B., and Lover, F. R. B. April 5, 1921. Water, supplying to cylinders. - A slide valve e, moving between two seatings b<1>, c<1> controls the passage of water from the channel n to the chamber d and puts this chamber into communication with the combustion chamber during the working stroke. The valve may be moved d mechanically. It is lubricated by oil which is supplied to the chamber o and flows through ducts m<1>. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 172,984 and 172,985.
Patent GB-417332-A (GB)
Title: Improved thread for use in the manufacture of boots and shoes
IPC: D02G3/46
Filed: 1933-04-04
Abstract: 417,332. Threads for stitching boots &c. YORK STREET FLAX SPINNING CO., Ltd., and HONNEYMAN, W., Henry Street, Belfast. April 4, 1933, No. 10044. [Class 120 (iii).] A thread for stitching boots and shoes &c. or for stringing fabrics to aeroplane wings, comprises a core of cellulose acetate around which is braided or twisted a yarn of flax or other fibre. Prior to use the thread is passed through a solvent for the cellulose acetate which produces an adhesive waterproofing impregnation of the fibres during use. The cellulose acetate is preferably about 20 per cent of the weight of the thread. A plasticizer may be used with the cellulose acetate and an adhesive such as pitch or resin or a lubricant such as stearine or paraffin wax may be incorporated. Specifications 22736/92, [Class 120], 8154/14, 229,360, 246,345, 262,256, 332,903, [all in Class 120 (iii)], 356,681, and 357,576, and U.S.A. Specification 1,884,069 are referred to. The Provisional Specification refers to other cellulose esters and cellulose ethers as alternatives for the cellulose acetate core.
Patent GB-269548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in aeroplane wings
IPC: B64C3/00
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 269,548. Rohrbach, A., (Assignee of Rohrbach Metall-Flugzeugbau Ges.). April 19, 1926, [Convention date]. Addition to 206,843. Planes, construction of; tanks, arrangement and disposition of; lighting; floats, arrangement and disposition of.- In a wing comprising a central box portion and hinged or detachable nose or trailing parts, or both, all or some of the detachable parts are divided in the direction of the wing span. In the arrangement described, the nose and trailing parts are divided into sections running fore and aft and a trailing section near the fuselage is subdivided transversely, the front portion being further sub. divided into two equal sections e, e used to accommodate fuel tanks, and the rear portion being divided into two unequal parts f, f<1> so that the joints e<1>, f<2> are not in alignment and the rigidity of the structure is maintained. Catches are provided at the fore and aft joints between the sections f, f<1>, e, e themselves, and between them and adjacent sections h, i. An aileron k is pivoted at the wing tip to the adjacent sections m, m', which may open into the interior of the main girder portion b, or may be closed to form wing-tip floats. The trailing portions h, i, may be made integral with the central portion b. One or more of the leading edge sections may also be used to accommodate fuel tanks. The edge sections may be connected to the central portion b by hinges or push joints so that they may be swung up or down or completely detached. The main girder b is formed of two sections connected by a joint p, but in. a modification using a tapered wing a single girder is employed far both wings and extends across the fuselage. In a modification a leading section adjacent the fuselage is transversely subdivided, the front part being used as a radiator and the rear part as a fuel tank. A leading section at the wing tip is also transversely subdivided and the front portion used to accommodate a searchlight.
Patent GB-314841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mechanically propelled sweeping machines
IPC: E01H1/05
Filed: 1928-04-03
Abstract: 314,841. Schmidt, K., and Kreis, F. April 3, 1928. Sweeping - machines; taking up refuse for removal.-Relates to a motor-driven sweeping machine for roads, railway platforms, and the like, of the type having a plurality of separate endless brush-bands 21, portions of which run on the ground, and consists in arranging the brushes associated with adjacent bands in offset interengaging relationship with one another. The brushes on the outside bands are preferably arranged obliquely to those on the inside bands to direct the refuse inwardly. The brushes are removably mounted in individual brush-holders 22 which cross-connect the driving chains of each brush-band. The brush-bands, which sweep the refuse up an inclined surface 36 into a bin 37, are driven by sprockets 15 and pass over guide pulleys 18, 19, 20 on a frame 6, which can slide in inclined guides 2, 3 on the vehicle frame. The sliding frame carries the motor 12 driving the sprockets 15 and is adjustable by equal amounts with respect to the ground and the surface 36 by linkage 41, 42 operated by a screw gear 39, 40. In order to accommodate the separate brushbands to the irregularities of the road surface and to keep the brush chains taut, the pulleys 19, 20 are respectively carried in horizontal and vertical spring mountings, and the lower runs of each brush-band are spring-pressed by plungers 34. The lower part of the surface 36 is fitted with a hinged flap 36" running on rubber rollers 39 which serve to direct paper or the like into the path of the brushes. The brushes are cleaned by a spring-pressed hinged wiper 50 which, together with the flap 36<11>, is adjustable with the brush gear. A gutter brush 56 as described in Specification 314,848 is provided. The brushes are enclosed by leather protective curtains 98.
Patent GB-801558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the production of homogeneous multi-component liquid mixtures, solutions or emulsions
IPC: F16K1/42
Filed: 1955-04-06
Abstract: <PICT:0801558/III/1> In an emulsifying apparatus the first liquid component flows through a throttling valve while at least one other component is introduced where the velocity of flow of the first component is greater than the velocity of flow at the inlet to the valve.  The valve 3 which cooperates with a seat 5 has a depending conical member 6 that projects into a throttling channel 7 downstream of the seat; an annular passage 8 communicating with a supply conduit, not shown, opens into ducts 9 which lead into the annular space around the member 6 at a point between the seat 5 and the channel 7 where the velocity of flow is greater than at the valve inlet and whereby the fluid supplied to the passage 8 is entrained in the fluid flowing through the valve seat 5.  The arrangement may be used with more than two fluids provided at least two of the latter are introduced at a point downstream of the valve seat. Specification 710,069, [Group XXIX], is referred to.
Patent GB-415674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in projectiles
IPC: F42B12/38
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 415,674. Projectiles. SOC. METALLURGICA ITALIANA, 84, Via Vittorio Veneto, Rome. April 3, 1934, No. 10125. Convention date, April 3, 1933. [Class 9 (i).] A small calibre projectile comprises in sequence beginning from its nose, a charge 4 such as phosphorus adapted to ignite on impact and indicate the point of impact, a perforating core 3, an incendiary charge 5 such as phosphorus, and a flight-marking charge 9.
Patent GB-1064559-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of 4,4'-methylenedianiline
IPC: C07C265/12
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: 4,41-Methylenedianiline is prepared by (a) condensing aniline hydrochloride with form aldehyde at a temperature below 50 DEG  C.; (b) adding at least 1/5 mole of free aniline per mole of formaldehyde, the amount of aniline added being such that the composition obtained con tains 2-10 moles of aniline per mole of form aldehyde and 0.1 to 0.98 mole of hydrochloric acid per mole of aniline; and heating the result ing composition to a temperature of at least 50 DEG  C.  The aniline hydrochloride may be made in situ from aniline and hydrochloric acid. The 4,41-methylenedianiline may be recovered from the reaction mixture after neutralizing the mixture with an alkaline material.
Patent GB-673664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in laminated tiles for covering floors, walls and similar surfaces
IPC: E04F13/16
Filed: 1949-04-16
Abstract: 673,664. Compound sheet materials. GARDNER, L. A. J. April 14, 1950 [April 16, 1949], No. 10244/49. Class 140. A laminated tile for covering floors or walls comprises two layers a and b cemented together in staggered relation so that the upper layer projects beyond the lower on two edges; the upper layer a is formed of a hard or wearing surface material such as ceramic material or wood pulp bonded with linseed oil or resin; the lower layer b is of resilient material such as cork or sponge rubber, and is somewhat smaller than the layer a to provide a slot or groove b<SP>2</SP> between adjacent edges of the layers b on adjacent tiles to receive surplus cement by which the tiles are secured to a wall or floor.
Patent GB-625805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to refrigerating systems
IPC: F25B49/02
Filed: 1945-04-24
Abstract: 625,805. Refrigerating. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. April 24, 1945, No. 10246. Convention date, April 26, 1944. [Class 29] [Also in Group XXIX] Compression machines.-The expansion valve 26 is controlled by two opposed bellows or diaphragms 21, 22, one connected to a feeler bulb 11 at the outlet of the evaporator 6 and the other connected by a pipe 13 to a bulb 14 subject to the saturation temperature of the liquid refrigerant substantially at the pressure prevailing in the evaporator, in an insulated chamber 16 through which liquid refrigerant from the receiver 4 is by-passed to the suction pipe 9 by a pipe 18. From the compressor 1 refrigerant passes to the water-cooled condenser 3 and receiver 4 and thence by a pipe 5 to the casing 7 of the expansion valve. Springs 23, 24 connect the bellows 21, 22 to a yoke 25 carrying the valve 26 and pressed to valve closing position by a spring 30, the tension of which may be regulated by toothed gearing 35, 36 and a shaft 33 on removal of a cap 32. The temperature-sensitive devices are charged with a gas such as ethane at a high pressure such that the gas is not condensed under shut-down conditions. A connection 17 from the liquid line 5 feeds refrigerant to the chamber 16 under the control of a float valve 20 and this ensures opening of the expansion valve 26 on starting. The evaporator 6 comprises a series of pipes in parallel to which refrigerant from the expansion valve is distributed by a distributor 8. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the by-pass comprises a capillary tube 40 and an evaporator tube 43 wound around the feeler element 14 and insulated. The tube 43 is connected by a pipe 41 to the inlet of the evaporator 6. Further modifications are described in which the bellows are also subject to the pressure in the suction pipe 9 and that between the stages of a multi-stage compressor, and in which the bellows are replaced by diaphragms and the by-pass chamber 16 is embodied in the valve casing 7. The feeler bulbs may be charged to different pressures.
Patent GB-1378938-A (GB)
Title: Fertiliser composition
IPC: C05B9/00
Filed: 1972-03-06
Abstract: 1378938 Slow-release urea-formaldehyde fertilizers J A D CROPP (E L Douville and H C Messman) 6 March 1972 10315/72 Heading C1B [Also in Division C3] A slow-release fertilizer composition shaped into spikes comprises a water-soluble ureaformaldehyde resin, a granular filler and a binder cement derived from MgO and H 3 PO 4 , preferablyin amounts 30-50, 10-30 and 10-30 wt. per cent of the total, respectively, optionally with 5-10 wt. per cent potassium salts (as K 2 O), and 0À1-2 wt. per cent trace elements. Preferably the spikes are generally wedge-shaped, being formed by extrusion through a wedge-shaped die, followed by slicing and are 4-10 in. long, of 1-3 sq. in. in the face opposite the point, and have a crushing strength over 2000 p.s.i. In the example spikes are made from a mixture of 4À5% calcined magnesite, 11% of 75% H 3 PO 4 , 40À5% ureaform of 38% N content, 8À5% (NH 4 ) 2 HPO 4 , 13% KCl, 0À5% Fe 2 O 3 , 2% trace elements and 20% "fluid" petroleum coke (16-20 mesh).
Patent GB-914383-A (GB)
Title: Chuck for gears and the like
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 1961-03-21
Abstract: 914,383. Chucks. ERICKSON TOOL CO. March21, 1961 [Oct.13, 1960], No. 10323/61. Class 83 (3). A chuck for holding a gear W between centres in a grinding machine, comprises a plate 9 screwed to the machine spindle 14, a plate 10 screwed to plate 9, a draw-bar 16 having an actuator 17 screwed thereto, which in turn is screwed to a ring 19 carrying a member 20 having pegs 35, and a floating centre 5. Centre 5 has a tungsten carbide ball 25 brazed thereon, a rubber ring 34, and three arms 30 which are loosely carried in slots 29 in actuator 17, springs 31 urging the centre towards work W. Pegs 35 have tungsten carbide balls 36 brazed thereto, which engage the teeth 37 of work W, one of the pegs 35 being spring-urged at 38 into constant engagement with its tooth 37 in order to drive the work. In operation, draw-bar 16 is moved towards the work which is placed between centres 5, 6, and is located by pegs 35. Centre 5 is free to float radially until it is aligned by the work whereupon draw-bar 16 is moved to the left, thus locking centre 5 by clamping arms 30 between faces 33, 41. At the same time member 29 along with pegs 35, is moved axially to disengage all the pegs except the driver from teeth 37 of the work.
Patent GB-1072609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to nails
IPC: F16B19/14
Filed: 1966-03-10
Abstract: 1,072,609. Nails. C. F. HILLEKE. March 10, 1966 [March 20, 1965]. No. 10588/66. Heading F2H. A nail is provided with longitudinal grooves 13 at its end adjacent the point 11 and with annular grooves 14 in the region between the head 12 and the end of the grooves 13. The grooves 14 may be grouped as shown or may extend over the entire length of the shank between the head and the end of grooves 13. The portions of the shank provided with the annular grooves 14 are preferably larger in diameter than the portion provided with the longitudinal grooves 13.
Patent GB-454599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to refractory articles
IPC: C04B35/107
Filed: 1935-04-05
Abstract: A cast refractory block suitable for the lining of a furnace, e.g. a glass melting tank, consists mainly or entirely of beta alumina. Beta alumina is formed when relatively pure amorphous or alpha alumina is fused with an alkali, such as sodium oxide, potassium oxide, barium oxide, or magnesium oxide, and the melt allowed to solidify.  About 5 per cent of sodium oxide results in all the alumina being converted to the beta form.  Impurities such as silica and titania must not exceed about 1 per cent, and must be compensated for by an excess of alkali.  Specification 113,960, [Class 22], is referred to.