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Patent GB-0201793-D0 (GB)
Title: Caterpillar traction apparatus
IPC: B29C48/355
Filed: 2002-01-26
Abstract: A caterpillar traction apparatus (110), wherein two pairs of pulleys (122 & 123, 132 & 133) can be driven at different speeds, so that the linear member (40) being driven by the mechanism is subjected to either compression or extension forces.
Patent GB-0228180-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a safety device
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: A safety device to lift a rear part of a hood or bonnet 45 of a motor vehicle includes a pivotal connection 41 for connecting the rear part of the hood or bonnet 45 to a main part 46 of the vehicle to permit the front part of the hood or bonnet to open, part of the pivotal connection 41 is formed on a hinge arm (34, Fig 4) incorporated in a hinge extending between a mount 21 on a hinge or bonnet and a mount 43 on the main part of the vehicle. A catch (29, Fig 6) retains the hinge arm in a first condition relative to one mount and a lifting element 1 lifts the rear part of the hood or bonnet wherein the catch is released by a mechanism in response to actuation of the lifting element 1 so that the hinge arm can move relative to the mount to permit raising of the rear part of the hood or bonnet. Preferably the lifting element 1 is a rupturable, plastic canister (2, Fig 2) containing an inflatable sleeve (10, Fig 2) and carrying a barbed prong (13, Fig 2) the head of which is received in a recess 48 on the bonnet upon deployment of the device. Advantageously the safety device allows for extensive deformation of the hood or bonnet 45 when under impact from a pedestrian thus preventing substantial injury to a head or torso.
Patent GB-0402952-D0 (GB)
Title: Remote control system and related method and apparatus
IPC: G08C23/02
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: The invention provides for an audio system 10 comprising an audio signal generating means (12) for output of an audio signal (24), and a remote control device (14) for control of the audio signal generating means (12), the audio signal generating means (12) including means for including an identification signal within the audio output (12) and which serve to identify the audio signal generating means (12) from which the audio signal is output, the remote control device being arranged to receive the identification signal so as to identify the source (12) from which a particular audio signal (24) is output.
Patent GB-0406168-D0 (GB)
Title: High pressure pumping apparatus and methods
IPC: F04B15/02
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A pressure intensifier assembly comprising:-(i) a high-pressure barrel assembly; (ii) pressurizing means; (iii) a first and a second end closure assembly; (iv) a tension frame assembly adapted to resist axial load exerted, in use, along the longitudinal axis of the high-pressure barrel assembly; characterised in that the intensifier assembly further comprises at least one clamping piston adapted to preload the end closure(s) and the high-pressure barrel assembly against the tension frame assembly in order to overbalance anticipated internal end loads.
Patent GB-0426178-D0 (GB)
Title: An exhaust cooling system of an amphibious vehicle
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: An exhaust cooling system of an amphibious vehicle operable in land and marine modes comprises an exhaust system to be cooled, at least one air-liquid heat exchanger, at least one liquid-liquid heat exchanger, and coolant liquid in thermal communication with the exhaust system to be cooled, the air-liquid heat exchanger(s) and/or the liquid-liquid heat exchanger(s) and heated by the exhaust system. When the amphibious vehicle is operated in land mode, the coolant liquid is cooled by the air-liquid heat exchanger(s). When the vehicle is operated in marine mode, the coolant liquid is cooled by the liquid-liquid heat exchanger(s). The air-liquid heat exchanger(s) may also be used on water. The vehicle may plane, and have retractable road wheels. The air-liquid heat exchanger(s) may be mounted at the front or rear of the vehicle, or elsewhere.
Patent GB-0511565-D0 (GB)
Title: Support for electrical display device
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: A support for an electrical display device such as a monitor includes a pair of support members (3,8) connected by a joint (6). The joint (6) comprises a part spherical bearing (20) immovably mounted on one support member (3,8) and received within a bearing seat (25) which is pivotally mounted to the other support member (3,8). The joint (6) enables relative movement between the bearing (20) and the bearing seat (25) in any direction and, between the bearing seat (25) and the other support member (3,8) about a pivot axis. The bearing seat (25) comprises a looped element or strap that partially encircles the bearing (20). The ends of the looped element are pivotally mounted to the support member (3,8).
Patent GB-0600331-D0 (GB)
Title: Method of mutagenesis
Filed: 2006-01-09
Abstract: A method of introducing one or more mutations into a nucleic acid comprising the steps: (a) synthesising a mutagenic primer from a template nucleic acid molecule, wherein said mutagenic primer contains one or more mutations relative to a parent molecule; (b) isolating a single-stranded form of said mutagenic primer; (c) annealing said single-stranded mutagenic primer to a single-stranded form of said parent molecule and (d) synthesising a complementary strand from said mutagenic primer so as to produce a circular-form nucleic acid molecule containing said mutations.
Patent GB-0602137-D0 (GB)
Title: Chemical and property imaging
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: An apparatus for displaying chemical projects a chemical image of an object back onto that object. At region 23 light travels from the object to the apparatus 20 and back from the apparatus as it projects onto the object. Light 24 from the object 22 (which is illuminated by natural light) passes through an objective lens 31 of the apparatus. In its path is rotating mirror 25 and when the mirror is parallel to the path of the rays of light 24, the light is allowed to pass on to hyperspectral camera 26 which is of the AOTF type. The output from the camera is transmitted to processor 27 where the chemical image is generated from the hyperspectral data. The camera generates a series of monochromatic images that are passed to the processor and the chemical image is built up as the camera scans through the appropriate wavelengths. The image data is then transmitted to a projector 28 whose output image is focussed by lens 30 towards the rotating mirror 25. When the mirror is in the position illustrated, the image is reflected off the mirror and back through lens 31 to the imaged object 22.
Patent GB-0602641-D0 (GB)
Title: High speed data processing system
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A high speed data processing system is described comprising first and second data processing modules and first and second data checking modules. The first and second data processing modules are each arranged to perform substantially the same processing steps on data received at said data input, with each providing an output. The first and second checking modules are arranged to compare the outputs of said first and second data processing modules and to output an error signal indicative of whether or not said first and second data processing modules have performed substantially the same processing steps. The first and second checking modules are located on physically separate devices. In some arrangements a third checking module is provided, which checking module may be physically separated from each of said first and second checking modules.
Patent GB-0624046-D0 (GB)
Title: Flow control device
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: A flow control device for controlling fluid flow into a turbine comprising a stator and a rotor located in a fluid flow direction downstream of the stator is provided. The stator has a plurality of vanes extending radially inwards from a casing. Nozzles are defined, with each being defined between each adjacent pair of vanes. A flow controller is arranged to control a nozzle area open for fluid flow from a stator to rotor by altering the radial length of at least one of the nozzles and comprises an actuator and baffle plates connected at first ends thereof to a periphery of the turbine and at second ends thereof to arcuate plates of the actuator. Each baffle plate extends through a corresponding nozzle from an upstream to a downstream side of the stator. The actuator may selectively move the baffle plates to adjust flow through the nozzles.
Patent GB-0624772-D0 (GB)
Title: Propeller
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A propeller has a hub 1 with a pair of blades 3 extending therefrom. Each blade 3 has a root, a tip, a first blade portion 10a extending between the root and tip and a second blade portion 10b extending between the root and tip adjacent and substantially parallel to said first blade portion 10a. The first and second blade portions 10a, 10b each have an arcuate concave face 11a, 11b, the radius of curvature of the concave face 11a of said first blade section 10a being greater than the radius of curvature of the concave face 11b of the second blade section 10b. The concave faces of said first and second portions 10a, 10b facing in substantially opposite directions such that, in use, said concave face 11a of said first blade portion 10a faces rearwards and said concave face 11b of the second blade portion 10b faces forwards.
Patent GB-0710349-D0 (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a stiffened panel
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A datum part (10) comprising a base (20); a left-hand side stop block (23) positioned towards a periphery of the base (20) on a left-hand side of the base; and a right-hand side stop block (25) positioned towards a periphery of the base (20) on a right-hand side of the base. The left-hand side stop block (23) is formed with a resilient spring (23a) and the right-hand second side stop block (25) is not formed with a resilient spring. A stringer (30) is engaged by the right-hand stop block (25) and the resilient spring (23a) of the left-hand stop block. The resilient spring (23a) flexes to account for variation in width of the stringer (30).
Patent GB-0915569-D0 (GB)
Title: User presence confidence and media content viewing estimation
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: A content viewing estimation system including a module to receive a time measurement of how long at least part of a content item was rendered by an end-user rendering unit and outputted for display to an audio-visual outputting arrangement during a time window, a module to determine user interaction with the end-user rendering unit and/or the audio-visual outputting arrangement, a module to calculate an average content item duration of a plurality of content items rendered by the end-user rendering unit during the time window, and a module to estimate viewing by the user of the at least part content item such that if user interaction was not determined during the time window then time attributed to the viewing of the at least part content item is set to the minimum of a capping limit, the time measurement, and the average content item duration. Related apparatus and methods are also described.
Patent GB-0915855-D0 (GB)
Title: An animal housing ventilation system
Filed: 2009-09-10
Abstract: An animal house ventilation system 1 comprises a roof 2 supporting exhaust chimneys 4 and vents 3 in walls of the house. Some chimneys 4 have both baffles 6 and exhaust fans 7, and other chimneys 5 have only baffles 8 without fans. A controller 10 is linked with sensors including temperature, pressure, ammonia and carbon dioxide and controls the vents, the exhaust fans, and the exhaust baffles. The controller causes the system to operate as a natural ventilation system utilizing the vents and all of the chimneys in the roof as openings for ventilation until a point is reached where there is not enough air movement through the house under natural ventilation conditions. At this stage the fans are started at a low speed and the baffles in the chimneys without fans are closed to ensure that there is no downdraught. The inlet vents continue to open at the same time the fans speed are increased, and continue to increase in speed after the inlet vents have fully opened to keep the temperature at a required level.
Patent GB-0920457-D0 (GB)
Title: Monitoring flare stack pilot burners
Filed: 2009-11-23
Abstract: A flare stack comprises an upwardly extending gas discharge duct 10 and a pilot burner 16 operative at an burner location near the open top end of the duct 10 to ignite gas discharged by way of the duct. Atmospheric samples from the burner location are delivered to a monitoring station 20 remote from the duct 10 and at ground level 12. A sensor at the monitoring station 20 is responsive to a parameter of the sample indicative of combustion at the burner location such as increased CO 2  or NO x  or decreased O 2 . An igniter is operatively associated with the sensor and arranged to light the pilot burner 16 automatically if the sensor does not detect said parameter in the sample.
Patent GB-8332360-D0 (GB)
Title: Biscuit
IPC: A21D13/08
Filed: 1983-12-05
Abstract: A biscuit, consisting of agglomerated granules of an extrusion cooked base, which are coated with a binder. The biscuit has a density of from 0.3 to 0.8 g/cm3 and a water content of from 1.5 to 4.5% by weight. The base consists of from 40 to 80 parts by weight of cereal flour, from 0 to 20 parts by weight of sucrose and from 0.5 to 3 parts by weight of oil or fat. The base has a specific weight of from 0.1 to 0.3 g/cm3. The binder consists of from 8 to 30 parts by weight of sucrose and/or mixtures of glucose and its polymers.
Patent GB-8613913-D0 (GB)
Title: Microbicidal agrochemical compositions
IPC: C07D295/02
Filed: 1986-06-07
Abstract: Microbicidal agent containing a compound of the formula I 
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 or an acid addition salt of this compound in which
 Z represents -CH2CH2-, CH2CH2CH2-, -CH(CH3)- or -CH2-CH(C1-C10-alkyl)-; and
 Ar represents a thiophenyl radical, halogenothiophenyl radical or a naphthalenyl radical, or represents a phenyl radical which is unsubstituted or optionally up to trisubstituted by halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, cyano or nitro
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 in which
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 R<1> represents hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl,
 m represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 and
 n represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4,
 and novel salts of the (restricted) formula II, their preparation, and the control of microbial infections of plants using the above agents.
Patent GB-8618351-D0 (GB)
Title: Lactones
IPC: C12N1/38
Filed: 1986-07-28
Abstract: Gamma-decalactone is obtained from a source of ricinoleic acid, for example castor oil, by incubation with Sp. odorus or Rh. glutinis. The product lactone is obtained by lactonising the product hydroxydecanoic acid. The lactone is of value in perfumery and flavours.
Patent GB-8625174-D0 (GB)
Title: Dental prostheses
IPC: A61C8/00
Filed: 1986-10-21
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB87/00742 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 1, 1988 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 1, 1988 PCT Filed Oct. 21, 1987 PCT Pub. No. WO88/03007 PCT Pub. Date May 5, 1988.An anchor (1) adapted to be implanted for osseo integration by the known and perfected surgical techniques, together with an intermediate transmucosal spacer member (2) for mounting a dental prosthesis (4) using an interposed post (3), the combination being such that the transmucosal spacer member and the post mounted thereon when installed, constitute in effect an axially offset extension of the anchor, the angle (37) of the offset of the post axis being variable and selectable, and the offset of the extension being adjustable as to its orientation in azimuth relative to the implanted anchor (1), prior to permanent or semi-permanent fixing, by relative rotation of parts at a bonded and preferably keyed plug and socket type connection (21) between the intermediate transmucosal spacer member (2) and one end of the anchor (1).
Patent GB-8727184-D0 (GB)
Title: Treating harvested crops
IPC: B05B5/08
Filed: 1987-11-20
Abstract: A spray apparatus for the treatment of a harvested crop, the apparatus including a high voltage electrostatic spray head (50), a sprayhood (30) surrounding the sprayhead (50) and having an aperture opposite the sprayhead and insulating means (28, 29) to suspend the sprayhood with the aperture adjacent a region of a conveying path (11) to establish and maintain the sprayhood (30) covering said region of said conveying path (11), the sprayhood (30) having on the outside an insulating cover and inside the cover an extensive insulated electrode (41) extending around and above said aperture, the electrode (41) being energisable in operation to a potential similar to that applied to the sprayhead (50), whereby the support means and electrode together permit the application of an electrostatically charged spray from the sprayhead (50) in a controlled manner throughout said region of the conveying path (11) under the sprayhood (30) to a quantity of crop conveyed past on the conveying path in a regular manner.
Patent GB-8819305-D0 (GB)
Title: Threadless intrauterine contraceptive device & forceps for removal
IPC: A61F6/18
Filed: 1988-08-12
Abstract: An intrauterine contraceptive device has no thread and takes the form of a resilient loop. The loop is compressed for insertion into the uterus and expands to a stable position in which a plurality of nodes (14, 16, 18, 20) contact the uterine wall. A retriever can grip any section of the loop for removal of the device.
Patent GB-8903568-D0 (GB)
Title: Optical communications system
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 1989-02-16
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB90/00157 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 16, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 16, 1991 PCT Filed Feb. 2, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO90/09709 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 23, 1990.An optical communications system comprises a transceiver arranged to provide two-way communication over an optical communications channel (3). The transceiver comprises a semiconductor light source (4) and a detector (5). The semiconductor light source (4) provides optical signals for transmission via the optical communications channel (3), and the detector (5) detects optical signals received via the optical communications channel and converts said optical signals into electrical signals. Means (2)a, (2)b) are provided for modulating the output of the semiconductor light source (4) with an RF carrier having a first frequency. Said electrical signals are passed through filter (8) adapted to filter out signals at said first frequency.
Patent GB-9024978-D0 (GB)
Title: Digital mirror spatial light modulator
IPC: H04N5/76
Filed: 1990-11-16
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB91/02032 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 4, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 4, 1993 PCT Filed Nov. 18, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO92/09064 PCT Pub. Date May 29, 1992A spatial light modulator in the form of a deformable mirror device receives from a frame store data which has been formatted by a data formatter subsequent to gamma correction in a ROM look-up table. The DMD displays different light levels by being ON for selected periods of a series of durations 4, 8, 16, - - - , 1024 varying in proportion to a basic period multiplied by powers of two. The shortest duration 4 for which the DMD can be turned on is a multiple of the basic period, and the series includes additional durations 5, 6, and 7 in the series between the shortest displayable duration 4 and the next power of two 8. Durations 1, 2, and 3 of less than the shortest displayable duration can be displayed by adjusting the turn-on time of a proportion of the adjacent mirrors. The longest duration for which the mirror can be turned on can be employed twice.
Patent GB-9322648-D0 (GB)
Title: Process for the production of s.s.e.d.d.s
IPC: C07C229/24
Filed: 1993-11-03
Abstract: This invention provides improvements in certain processes for alkylating amino acids whereby yields based on amino acid are improved. More specifically, the invention provides a process for the preparation of amino acid derivatives in free acid or salt form, in which the nitrogen atoms of two or more amino acid molecules are linked by a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl group, which process includes a reaction step comprising reacting, in an aqueous medium at a pH in the range 7-14, a compound of the formula X-A-Y where X and Y are halo atoms which may be the same or different and A is a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl group, in which X and Y are attached to aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carbon atoms, with an amino acid (or salt thereof); wherein the process includes the step of recovering unreacted amino acid and recycling it to the reaction step.
Patent GB-9505658-D0 (GB)
Title: Hormone and growth factor mimetics
IPC: A61P13/02
Filed: 1995-03-21
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB96/00669 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 2, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 2, 1998 PCT Filed Mar. 20, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/29425 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 26, 1996A hormone or growth factor mimetic second messenger is derived from a microorganism of the genus Mycobacterium, suitably M. vaccae. The mimetic second messenger may mimic the action of insulin, ACTH, NGF, EGF, FGF, TGF beta  or HGF. Further, methods of treating type I or type II diabetes mellitus, polycystic ovary syndrome, central nervous system damage, hepatic damage, alcohol abuse, drug sensitivity, tissue damage, adrenal atrophy, etc., are also disclosed. The methods are carried out by administering the mimetic second messenger to a patient in need thereof.
Patent GB-9623126-D0 (GB)
Title: Bearing assembly
IPC: F16C35/077
Filed: 1996-11-06
Abstract: There is provided a bearing assembly having an inner race 10 which is mounted on a shaft 2. An outer race is also provided in the form of outer rings 12, 13 with rolling elements disposed between the inner and outer races. In each outer ring 12, 13 is an axially outwardly biased spring system 22, 23 each attached to a seal 30. This permits relative axial movement between the seals and the outer race. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9626233-D0 (GB)
Title: Medicament packaging and deliveery device
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: A system for the administration of a powdered medicament by inhalation comprises a container (21) containing a unit dose of medicament in powder form, and a device (10) having a chamber (16) adapted to receive the container (21). The device (10) has air inlets (19, 20) by which air may be drawn into the chamber (16) and a mouthpiece (14) by which air and entrained medicament may be drawn out of the chamber (16). The chamber (16) is substantially circular or annular in form and, in use, the container (21) follows an orbital path within the chamber (16), medicament being dispensed from the container (21) through at least one opening in the container (21). Also described are novel forms of packaging for powdered medicaments which are particularly suitable for use in the system.
Patent GB-9708629-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in handguns and ammunition
IPC: F42B5/02
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: Ammunition suitable for firing from a self-loading sidearm comprising a cartridge 1 adapted to fire a projectile 6, the cartridge case 1 having at one end a portion of reduced diameter 3, the projectile 6 being held in the said portion of reduced diameter 3, wherein the ratio of the external diameter of the cartridge case at its widest point to the external diameter of the projectile 6 at its widest point is such that when the projectile 6 is fired into a target high velocity wounding is caused. The said ratio is greater than 1.26 to 1 and the length of the case 1 is less than 26mm. The invention also relates to a gun barrel 10 for a self-loading sidearm through which the ammunition can be shot, and a self-loading sidearm comprising such a barrel.