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Patent NO-20020388-D0 (NO)
Inventor: FALK ANDREAS
IPC: B60L9/24
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention is an electronic circuit for the bidirectional conversion of a high input voltage to a direct-current output voltage with indirect coupling, more specifically for use in a power supply system for rail vehicles, that is provided with a primary converter (4), one single common transformer (5) and a secondary converter (6), the primary converter (4) being composed of at least three primary converter sections (4.1 - 4.n) connected in series, the output lines of which are each connected to a respective one of the transformer primary windings (5.1 - 5.n). <IMAGE>
Patent NO-20025731-D0 (NO)
Inventor: VENTRESQUE CLAIRE
IPC: B01D65/10
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for controlling a nanofiltration or reverse osmosis module system designed for treating a supply fluid or for detecting living micro-organism leaks, each module comprising nanofiltration or reverse osmosis membranes and joints connecting said membranes, including steps which consist in: selecting in the supply fluid a dissolved compound present in significant amount but normally highly retained by the membranes; measuring the concentration value of said compound in a downstream zone of a module of said system; comparing said measured value with a reference value; and recognising the existence of a fault in said zone of the system when said measured value is higher than the reference value.
Patent NO-20030732-D0 (NO)
Inventor: BRIZZOLARA DAVIDE
IPC: C08F212/04
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A process for preparation of protective colloid stabilized emulsifier-free aqueous dispersions based on at least two monomers selected from vinyl aromatics and 1,3-dienes in the presence of adjuvants, optionally other monomers, in amount 0.1-20 wt.%, and on 60-80 wt.% reaction, 0.01-0.4 wt.% oil soluble regulator is added to the reaction vessel, and on 80-95% reaction a further 0,01-0,4% of oil soluble regulator is added.
Patent GB-201016918-D0 (GB)
Title: Providing Content for a Media System
Filed: 2010-10-07
Abstract: A method of enabling content to be transferred to a consumer (client) device, operable to communicate with a (web) server, comprises: establishing a communication connection 203 between the device, e.g. an IP set-top box (STB), and server; the server interrogating 204 the device for a device identifier (ID), e.g. MAC address; obtaining 207 information relating to the device configuration based on the requested identifier, such as device manufacturer, platform identifiers, operating system (OS), processor (chipset) or decode, connectivity or storage capabilities; filtering 209 available content to provide a tailored content subset matching the device configuration; and enabling transfer of the content subset to the device. Consumer device configuration information may be obtained by the server from the Internet, e.g. if the server has no current configuration records matching the identifier. The consumer device ID may be associated with user profile information, also used to filter content; such user information may be stored at the consumer device and transmitted to the server when interrogated. Content may be stored on a further, remote server.
Patent GB-201107900-D0 (GB)
Title: Scissors and sharpening arrangement
Filed: 2009-10-15
Abstract: The invention relates to scissors and a sharpening device. The scissors include two blades, each blade having a cutting edge and a back edge which respectively form opposite longitudinal edges of the blade. A pivot connects the two blades for relative movement of the blades between an open condition in which the cutting edge of each blade are apart and a closed condition in which each blade are substantially adjacent and the back edge of each blade projects beyond the cutting edge of the other blade. The blades also include a sharpening condition in which the cutting edge of each of the blades can be sharpened. A biasing means is included for biasing the blades away from the sharpening condition towards the closed condition and/or the open condition. The sharpening device is for scissors including two blades having a cutting edge. The sharpening device includes a hollow housing for receiving the blades of the scissors, a pair of positioning units within the housing arranged in an opposed relationship to receive the blades therebetween when the scissors are inserted into the housing, and a pair of sharpener units located within the housing arranged in an opposed relationship to contact the blades therebetween.
Patent GB-201108628-D0 (GB)
Title: A clip for a disposable cover
Filed: 2011-05-21
Abstract: A mounting clip for holding a sterile cover means in place on an arm of a medical apparatus, the mounting clip being a substantially U-shaped clip formed from a resilient material allowing the ends of the mounting clip to flex towards and away from each other to facilitate gripping the arm. The inner end portions of the mounting clip have a leg pivoted thereto which in use engages the surface of the arm. A cover means for sterilizing an arm of a medical apparatus comprises a drape and a plurality of the mounting clips spaced along the cover means.
Patent GB-201114765-D0 (GB)
Title: Automated flexible fertigation apparatus and system
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: An apparatus for automatically controlling the irrigation and distribution of fertilisers into a plantation zone comprises two chambers 1, 2 that allows the flow of both fluids in variable proportions into a fluid mixer 7, with the resulting mixture used for irrigation of crops under the control of a solenoid valve 9 guided by a cyclical timer. The apparatus facilitates the automation of fertilization and irrigation of multiple crops having varying fertilization needs under a single water source and a single fertiliser source that can be distant from each other when connected into a system. The apparatus may include moisture sensors, sunlight or rain sensor and may be powered by solar energy 14. A system or method employing the afore described apparatus may be used in multiple irrigation zones.
Patent GB-201117640-D0 (GB)
Title: Secure ID authentication
Filed: 2011-10-12
Abstract: A secure identification (ID) authentication system for authenticating over a cellular radio network that has a UDDI network, a response from a user module comprising a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card to a request from an application programming interface (API) to authenticate a transaction, in which; a request is sent to an identity application server (IAS / IDS) holding a database of user module ID information; the IAS transmits the request as a class 2 Short Message Service (SMS) message to the SIM card; the SIM card causes the request to be displayed on the user module; when a response is entered, the user module encrypts the response and associated data and transmits the encrypted data over the UDDI network to an Over The Air (OTA) gateway to the IAS; and the IAS decrypts the data and transmits the response to the API.
Patent GB-201119920-D0 (GB)
Title: Detection apparatus
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: A detection system for detecting the presence of a predetermined quantity of a substance such as smoke or carbon monoxide comprises: a first unit 3 comprising a first detector, the unit being in electrical contact with a first portion of a buildings electrical supply lines, for example, via a wall mounted electrical socket 7; and a second unit 9 comprising a second detector, the second unit being in electrical contact with a second portion of a buildings electrical supply lines, for example, via a wall mounted electrical socket 13. At least one of the first and second units is adapted to generate an electrical signal in the event that a predetermined quantity of substance is detected, and transmit the electrical signal along the buildings electrical supply lines, to the other of the first and second units, in order to generation an alarm condition in both the first and second units. In a further aspect, the unit may be a plug through device which enables separate electrical devices to be plugged into the electrical supply via the unit. In an alternative aspect, the unit may provide an indication of the location where the predetermined quantity of substance is detected.
Patent GB-201211624-D0 (GB)
Title: Method and device for encoding or decoding an image
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: A video signal has at least a first signal component corresponding to a first colour, and a second signal component, associated with the first signal component and corresponding to a second colour. Each component is divided into blocks, and each block has one or more encodable / decodable units (e.g. transform units). The encoding of at least one unit of the second signal component is switchable between first (e.g. Normal HEVC) and second (e.g. Transform Skip HEVC) modes. A method of encoding the signal comprises excluding use of the second mode for the encoding of the secondÂ­ signal component unit concerned when at least one condition is satisfied relating to a block or unit of the first signal component that corresponds to the second signal component unit concerned (1st part of 1002a). The exclusion also / instead occurs when at least one condition is satisfied relating to a prediction mode of the second signal component unit concerned or of the block to which the unit concerned belongs (2nd part of 1002a). If not excluded, the block is evaluated with both modes (1003). If excluded, the block is forced to use the first mode (1004).
Patent GB-201218335-D0 (GB)
Title: Stand for mobile devices
Filed: 2012-10-12
Abstract: A stand (103) for a mobile electronic consumer electronics device (102) capable of digital image acquisition, said stand comprising internal power supply or at least a connector for a replaceable internal power supply or an external power supply for providing electric power to the stand and optionally charging the mobile device (232), support portion (122) for contacting and supporting the mobile deÂ­vice while docked, electric motor (230) for dynamically adjusting the alignment of the mobile device through rotation, such as panning and/or tilting, of the support portion, wireless interface (212B) for receiving data input, and alignment logic (210B, 216B, 218B, 234) for controlling the electric motor based on the data input. A method for utilizing a similar stand is presented. Aspects of the invention include the wireless interface: comprising a microphone or an RF transceiver for receiving the data input; configured to receive the input from the docked mobile phone or from the surrounding environment. Further aspects include determining the direction of a data source. The stand changes the alignment of the camera of the docked mobile device and related camera view based on the input data and provides a visual and audiovisual environmental monitoring utilizing a mobile consumer electronics device such as a cell phone or a tablet.
Patent GB-201304562-D0 (GB)
Title: A building having an emergency information facility
Filed: 2011-08-09
Abstract: A building (2) having an information facility for use in an emergency and for enabling emergency services to obtain information on the building (2) likely to be necessary for use in tackling the emergency, and the building (2) being such that: (i) the information on the building (2) is accessed via an information container (4); (ii) the information container (4) is on an outside part of a building; (iii) the information container (4) comprises a body (8), a door (10) for closing the body (8), and control means (12) for accessing the information on the building (2); (iv) the information on the building (2) is stored in memory means (14); and (v) the control means (12) electronically accesses the information in the memory means (14).
Patent GB-201305939-D0 (GB)
Title: Method of storing produce and producing a beverage
IPC: C12H6/02
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: A method of storing harvesting produce in a storage solution and a packaged beverage produced utilizing the method are disclosed. The harvest produce may be whole fruit or diced root vegetables. The storage solution is characterized in that a neutral water potential is established when the harvested produce is immersed in the solution. The packaged beverage is characterised in that the container provides both first and second releasable seals that permit the solution to be drunk and the harvested produce to be eaten.
Patent GB-201316525-D0 (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for repositioning and repairing a section of subsea pipe located on a seabed
Filed: 2012-02-09
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for repositioning and/or repairing a section of pipe within a pipeline or other equipment located on a seabed. System components are delivered by a surface vessel to the vicinity of the section of pipe or other equipment. Piles are partially driven into the seabed adjacent the section of pipe or other equipment such that each of the piles has an exposed pile top above the seabed. Pile tops are employed to support load-bearing manipulator assemblies each having a hydraulically controlled manipulator arm having a grapple capable of grasping and repositioning a section of pipe or other equipment. The manipulator assemblies are operated to reposition the pipe or other equipment in one embodiment, and to hold the pipe so that a repair clamp can be installed.
Patent GB-201318887-D0 (GB)
Title: Structure and method of making graphene nanoribbons
Filed: 2012-03-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a ribbon of graphene less than 3 nm wide, more preferably less than 1 nm wide. In a more preferred embodiment, there are multiple ribbons of graphene each with a width of one of the following dimensions: the length of 2 phenyl rings fused together, the length of 3 phenyl rings fused together, the length of 4 phenyl rings fused together, and the length of 5 phenyl rings fused together. In another preferred embodiment the edges of the ribbons are parallel to each other. In another preferred embodiment, the ribbons have at least one arm chair edge and may have wider widths. The invention further comprises a method of making a ribbon of graphene comprising the steps of: a. placing one or more polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) precursors on a substrate; b. applying UV light to the PAH until one or more intermolecular bonds are formed between adjacent PAH molecules; and c. applying heat to the PAH molecules to increase the number of intermolecular bonds that are formed to create a ribbon of graphene. The invention further comprises an electrical device structure having two or more ribbons of graphene in surface to surface contact with a non conductive substrate. Each of the ribbons has a width less than 3 nm and each of the ribbons has edges that are parallel to one another. In a preferred embodiment the ribbons comprise a channel in a Field Effect Transistor (FET).
Patent IT-MI20011170-D0 (IT)
Inventor: VISMARA MARIO
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A protective structure for vehicles (10), designed to be used, in particular, in the event of impact between a vehicle (10) and a pedestrian (so-called pedestrian impact), in which at least one energy absorption element or buffer (16) is used, positioned, at least partially, parallel to the front cross member (17) of the vehicle (10); it is furthermore possible to modify the external style (L) of the vehicle (10), by bringing the profile of the bonnet (11) forward and/or furthermore providing for the insertion of a new buffer (25), designed to work on the front-end structure of the vehicle (10), positioned below the bumper (12), in order to obtain advantages in terms of safety. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-3062430-D1 (DE)
Title: Control device for the opening and closing of a sun roof
Inventor: WASNIOWSKI JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B60J7/04
Filed: 1980-07-09
Granted: 1983-04-28
Abstract: 1. A driving device for opening and closing a movable panel (5) forming for example an opening roof (1) of an automotive vehicle, of the type comprising at least one toothed rack (2) secured to the stationary portion (3) of the roof and which meshes with means (4) for driving in translation the movable panel (5) with respect to the said stationary portion (3), as well as one or several inclined surfaces (20) cooperating with rollers or skids (21) to allow raising and lowering the movable panel (5) upon opening and closing, respectively, of the roof (1), characterized in that the said toothed rack (2) provided with the said inclined surface (20) is mounted longitudinally movable on the stationary portion (3) of the roof through the medium of oblong apertures (16) provided in the toothed rack and in which extend pins (17) secured to the stationary portion (3), and is temporarily locked on the said stationary portion (3) through the medium of a pawl (14) controlled by one endmost position of the movable panel (5).
Patent DE-3066776-D1 (DE)
Title: Catalytic component for polymerizing alpha-olefin and method for homo- or co-polymerization of an alpha-olefin
Inventor: TAKITANI MASARU
IPC: C08F4/64
Filed: 1980-12-18
Granted: 1984-04-05
Abstract: An a-olefin polymerizing catalytic component which has a support capable of supporting a large amount of titanium and has the titanium work efficiently for polymerizing the a-olefin; and a method for carrying out homo- or co-polymerization of an a-olefin by using a catalyst system which consists of the catalytic component and an organoaluminium compound. The catalytic component is obtained basically by allowing an organo-magnesium compound and a carbon tetrahalide to react with each other in the presence of an organic acid ester; by treating a solid product formed through this reaction with an organic compound of phenol; and then by further treating the product with a halogen-containing titanium compound.
Patent DE-3168610-D1 (DE)
Title: Process for the preparation of graft copolymers from styrene and a rubber polymer
Inventor: LEMATTRE MAURICE
IPC: C08F255/06
Filed: 1981-06-18
Granted: 1985-03-14
Abstract: 1. A method for preparing graft copolymers formed essentially from styrene polymerized in the presence of a rubber terpolymer formed by ethylene, propylene and a third component selected from amongst hexadiene-1.4 dicyclopentadiene, tricyclopentadiene, 5-vinylnorbornene-2, 5-ethylidene-norbornene-2, 5-methylene-norbornene-2, 5-(2 propenyl) norbornene-2, 5-(5-hexenyl) norbornene-2, 4, 7, 8, 9 tetrahydro-indene and isopropylidenetetrahydro-indene, the styrene being used in a weight ratio of styrene/rubber between 6 and 20, the polymerization being carried out in the presence of benzoyl peroxide or di-t-butyl peroxide or t-butyl peracetate or cyclohexane di-t-butyl peroxide or t-butyl peroxyisopropyl-carbonate or dicumyl peroxide or t-butyl perbenzoate used in quantities between 0.1 and 0.3% by weight in relation to the styrene characterized in that the monomer rubber solution is bulk polymerized in the presence of an additive selected from amongst divinylbenzene, triallyl cyanurate and glycol diacrylate, the quantity of additive used being at most equal to 0.1% by weight in relation to the styrene.
Patent DE-3169830-D1 (DE)
Title: Supported sequestering agents, process for their production and their use in organic synthesis and extraction of metals
Inventor: SOULA GERARD
IPC: C08F8/32
Filed: 1981-08-12
Granted: 1985-05-15
Abstract: Novel sequestering agents useful for the extraction of metal values and in various organic syntheses comprise a cross-linked organic polymeric substrate, said substrate having covalently coupled thereto a plurality of functional groups, the free valence of which having the structural formula:    <IMAGE>  (I)  wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6 and R7, which are identical or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R5 and R8, which are also identical or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl or cycloalkyl radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a phenyl radical, a -CgH2q- phi  or CqH2+1- phi - radical, and further wherein q ranges from 1 to about 12, and n, m and p, which are also identical or different, range from 1 to 10, and  phi  is phenyl.
Patent DE-3172421-D1 (DE)
Title: Apparatus for screening paper fiber stock
Inventor: LEHMAN DONALD F
IPC: D21D5/16
Filed: 1981-06-19
Granted: 1985-10-31
Abstract: In one embodiment, the apparatus incorporates a cylindrical screen member (15) provided with screening perforations (40) which are slotted in section. The perforations are characterized by greater flow area on the inlet side of the cylinder than on the accepts side of the cylinder. More specifically, each of the screening perforations (40) includes a generally funnel-shaped portion (45) on the inlet side of the cylinder which leads to a short parallel sided portion (44) on the accepts side of the cylinder.
Patent DE-3273401-D1 (DE)
Title: An electrically driven screw-driver
Inventor: TOTSU KATSUYUKI
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 1982-03-11
Granted: 1986-10-30
Abstract: An electrically driven screw is disclosed in which a ratchet device is mounted to a portion of a chucking shaft provided with a removable driver bit, said chucking shaft (32) being connected to an output shaft (34) of an electric motor (18) through a planetary reduction system (22) and in which a torque controlling mechanism having a clutch function is mounted to the planetary reduction system. In accordance with the electrically driven screw-driver combination of the ratchet device and the torque controlling mechanism permits the screw-driver to be operated in such a way that only the prefastening, or screwing step may be carried out mechanically and electrically while the finishing step of strong fastening may be performed manually, resulting in a very compact and light screw-driver which is very convenient in portability.
Patent DE-3275181-D1 (DE)
Title: Process for the contactless removal of material from the surface of a glass object, and device for performing the process
Inventor: STEINHOFF HANS-JOACHIM DR ING
IPC: B23K26/00
Filed: 1982-10-19
Granted: 1987-02-26
Abstract: Described is a process for the contact-less removal of material from the surface of an article of brittle material, in particular glass, by means of a laser beam. So that material can be removed, with sharp edges, without splintering, and also in order to permit non-sharp surfaces, the invention provides that the laser beam (1) is passed through at least one at least partially absorbent matrix (7) and split into a plurality of individual beams (1'). By that means, the energy available in the laser beam is split up, in the beam cross-section, and the individual beams can be adapted to a desired removal effect. The apparatus for carrying out the process is characterized in that the matrix (7) has straight and/or curved fields (8, 9) with preferably a high absorption capability in respect of laser beams.
Patent DE-3278536-D1 (DE)
Title: Easy-on tire chains
Inventor: GUENTHER CARL D
IPC: B60C27/06
Filed: 1982-03-31
Granted: 1988-06-30
Abstract: The motor vehicle tyre chain system includes a plate positioned between a tyre rim and a wheel hub, extending outwardly past the tyre rim and having spaced-apart holes around an external circumference for attaching chain sections. Individual chain sections, each having a pair of ends adapted to hook in the holes in the hub, position the chain section across the tyre tread, traverse the outside of the tyre, recross the tyre tread and and hook in the holes on the inside of the tyre at a position on the plate opposite the first attaching position. Each chain section is provided with a tensioning device which both tightens the chain and allows it to be easily installed and removed.