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Patent GB-2447037-A (GB)
Title: Automatic pressure-relieving apparatus for suction pump
Inventor: TSENG TIEN-TSAI
IPC: F01M11/04
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A suction pump, e.g. an engine oil exchange pump, comprises reservoir 11, cap 12, inlet hose 16, an evacuator e.g. piston or venturi pump and an automatic pressure-relieving apparatus. The apparatus comprises a through cap passage 15 with exterior 151 and reservoir 152 openings and a peripheral vent hole 154. Reservoir air flows through the evacuation device via the reservoir opening, the vent hole and a cap passage 121. A first rod 21 in the passage has an upper seal 211 releasably sealing the exterior opening and a second rod 22 coupled to the first passes through the reservoir opening into the reservoir and carries a spring 221b mounted seal 221 releasably sealing the reservoir opening. A control device, e.g. a float, acts, e.g. through a rack and pinion, on the second rod so that rising reservoir contents lift the rods to open and close the exterior and reservoir openings respectively. Prevents contents entering the cap, unloads the evacuator and the sprung seal allows vacuum relief.
Patent GB-2447246-A (GB)
Title: Applying pattern recognition to low resolution, wide FOV images to control further image capture
Inventor: HESELTINE THOMAS
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: An image capture device is used to acquire a first, relatively low resolution image of a relatively wide field of view (FOV) containing a plurality of objects. A pattern recognition algorithm is then applied to the first image so as to identify objects of interest, and at least one object of interest is selected from the first image and its coordinates within the image are determined. The determined coordinates are then used to control either the image capture device or an additional image capture device so as to obtain a sequence of second, relatively high resolution images of a relatively narrow field of view (FOV) containing the at least one object of interest. A corresponding method is also independently claimed. The first image may be time multiplexed with the second images. The imaging device may perform digital zoom, pan and/or tilt, to select the narrow view field; alternatively, zoom, pan and/or tilt may be achieved electromagnetically. The system may be applied to face recognition, with face and/or eye locating being performed.
Patent GB-2437656-A (GB)
Title: Power-driven torque intensifier
Inventor: JUNKERS JOHN K
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A torque intensifying tool 1 for tightening and loosening threaded connectors has at least one torque intensifier means 6 having a torque intensifier housing portion 7. It also includes an input means 8, a first output means 12, 13 and a second output means 15, 16. A drive 1 is operatively connected with the input means 8 for transmitting a torque through the intensifying means to a threaded connector. In one mode of operation the housing portion together with the first and second output means turn in the same direction and the same speed and torque as the input means. In another mode of operation the housing portion together with one of the first and second output means receives a turning force in one direction while the other one of the first and second output means receives an equal turning force in the opposite direction at a lower speed but higher torque than the input means. One of the first and second output means turns in the one mode and in the another mode while the other of the first and second output means turns in the one mode and reacts in the another mode.
Patent GB-2437833-A (GB)
Title: Sewing frame and associated drive mechanism allowing lateral movement of the sewing frame across a support frame
Inventor: NAKATSU AKIRA
IPC: D05C9/04
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: A sewing frame 8 and associated drive mechanism 10 includes a support frame 11 for longitudinally supporting the front 17 and rear 12 ends of a sewing frame at front and rear frame side portions of a rectangular support frame 11 such that the sewing frame 8 is movable in the lateral direction. The sewing frame drive unit 10 includes left and right protruding portions to the left and right of recess portions of a table, and a front hanging preventive mechanism formed of left and right frame side portions of the support frame movably disposed on the left and right protruding portions in the longitudinal direction.
Patent GB-2445196-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device including image sensor and method of driving the same
Inventor: AN CHEUNG-HWAN
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first data line (DLma) and a second data line (DLmb), the first and second data lines are substantially parallel to one another, a first gate line (GL1), the first gate line (GL1) crossing the first data line (DLma) and the second data line (DLmb), a display sub-pixel (DP) defined by the crossing of the first gate line (GL1) and the first data line (DLma), a sensing sub-pixel (SP) defined by the crossing of the first gate line (GL1) and the second data line (DLmb), and a first switching element for connecting the second data line to one of a sensing processing unit and a ground terminal, wherein the display sub-pixel transmits light supplied from a light source, such as a backlight, in accordance to a data signal applied to the first data line (DLma), and the sensing sub-pixel senses light incident on the liquid crystal display device and generates charges corresponding to the sensed light. The device may operate in a display mode to display images and also in a sense mode to sense incident image data.
Patent GB-2449692-A (GB)
Title: Cavity Closure Assembly
Inventor: BENTLEY DANIEL
IPC: E06B1/00
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: The invention relates to cavity closure assembly 1 for an aperture in a cavity wall and comprises a plurality of elongate frame elements connected together to form a closed frame. A cross-section of at least one of the elongate frame elements comprises a closure portion 3 for building into the cavity wall (7 figure 3) and a reveal portion 5 for defining a reveal surface of the aperture. A first edge 17 of the reveal portion is arranged to protrude from an unfinished surface (15 figure 3) of the cavity wall. Later embodiments relate to a cavity wall comprising said cavity closure and method of using said cavity closure.
Patent GB-2451062-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder
Inventor: EVANS GRAHAM
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: A bird feeder comprising a receptacle for food 10, a removable part 11 which may when removed from the feeder provide enhanced access to the receptacle for cleaning, and a retractable member 14. The retractable member engages with the removable part so as to couple the removable part to the feeder Retraction of the retractable part retracted disengages the removable part so as to uncouple the removable part from the feeder. The removable part may be the base of the feeder, a perch or a port and the removal part may take the form of an elongate restraining pin or shaft.
Patent GB-2453757-A (GB)
Title: A sealing device
Inventor: CRISP DAVID JOHN
IPC: B65D63/10
Filed: 2007-10-17
Abstract: A sealing device has an elongate tail 1 and head 2 through which the tail can be threaded, the head including means 4 to resist removal of the tail whereby the sealing device can be secured around an item, or plurality of items. The head comprises a chamber 7 to which the tail 1 is connected and a separate locking member 3 which includes the said resisting means 4, the locking member fitting in the chamber for receiving the tail and being breakable at tear/break line 5 to allow removal of the tail. The tail 1 engages through an aperture 13 in the head 2 and though a slot 10 of the locking member 3. Means 4 is a flexing tongue which engages ratchet teeth on the tail 1. To release the tail part 3a is pulled until it breaks off at line 5 and opens the top of the slot 10 to allow removal of part 3b.
Patent GB-2455552-A (GB)
Title: Clip for suspending an item from a member
Inventor: BILBIE JOHN LESLIE
IPC: E04B9/18
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: A clip for suspending an item comprises an upper portion 20 having an engagement portion for engagement with a structural member 13 and a lower portion 40 for engagement by an element to be supported. The upper 20 and lower 40 portions are connected rotatably such that the lower portion hangs vertically below the connection to the upper portion when the clip is in use. The upper portion 20 is preferably planar and comprises a pair of hooks 28 for attachment to the lower portion 40.
Patent GB-2457452-A (GB)
Title: Amorphous form of the adamantylamino-platinum (IV) complex LA-12
Inventor: SOVA PETR
IPC: A61K31/282
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: The amorphous form of the compound (OC-6-43)- bis(acetato)(1-tricyclo[3,3,1,13,7] decylamine)amminedichloroplatinum(IV), also called LA- 12, having the structure shown in formula (I), of methods of preparation, isolation and identification thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and its use in therapy and the treatment of oncological deseases.
Patent GB-2457951-A (GB)
Title: Mesoporous materials for electrodes
Inventor: AMOS KATHERINE ELIZABETH
IPC: H01G11/46
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: Mesoporous electrode materials with large particle size where the majority of particles have sizes in excess of 15 pm have a well connected internal mesopore network, and have high power capability when used as intercalation materials for a range of battery and supercapacitor chemistries that rely on intercalation mechanisms to store charge.
Patent GB-2458145-A (GB)
Title: Combined CAD and GIS data processing
Inventor: HOULT CRISPIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A method of interfacing to a computer aided design (CAD) system to enable a computer aided design to be combined with geographical information is disclosed. The method comprises inputting data identifying a selected portion of the CAD data for combining with geographical information, wherein the selected portion of the CAD data is defined by geographical coordinates; retrieving geographical information system (GIS) data for the selected portion of the CAD data, the GIS data representing the geographical information; processing the GIS data to convert this into object data representing objects to the CAD system, the object data comprising the geographical information; and further combined processing, in the CAD system, of the CAD data representing the computer aided designs and the object data comprising the geographical information. A CAD system combining CAD and GIS data processing is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2449538-A (GB)
Title: Calibrated electronic compass
Inventor: MARTIKKA MIKKO
IPC: G01C17/38
Filed: 2008-05-12
Abstract: A method for defining a compass direction by means of an electronic compass device. In the method at least two field components of an external magnetic field are measured, from which a set of data points is formed, which correspond to the different orientations of the device relative to the external magnetic field, so that the location of the data points in a set of co-ordinates depends on the Earth's magnetic field and the magnetic disturbances of the environment. From the data points it is determined whether the set of data points correspond to a measurement, in which the device has remained on the horizontal plane with a predefined accuracy, or the tilting of the device is detected relative to the horizontal plane during measurement and the set of data points is corrected to correspond to a measurement in which the device has remained on the horizontal plane with a predefined accuracy. If the set of data points corresponds to a measurement in which the device has remained on the horizontal plane with a predefined accuracy, or the said correction of the set of data points has been performed, a new compass direction is defined by using the disturbance correction made on the basis of the said set of data points.
Patent GB-2449832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to frames
Inventor: THURSTON DAVID
IPC: E04B7/02
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A frame member (12) includes a profile comprising a mid portion (20), two intermediary portions (22) and two lateral portions (24). Planar frames (106, 108, 110, 112) and (114) are formed from frame members (12). At least one frame member (12) forms the periphery of each frame and faces outwardly such that the mid (20) and intermediary portions (24) form the outer periphery of the frame along at least one side. Two or more frames are connected together to form a non-planar roof frame assembly. The frames abut each other at the corresponding intermediary portions (22) of the frame members (12) on each frame. The intermediary portions (24) thereby provide a constant joint at which to join the frames to one another.
Patent GB-2466950-A (GB)
Title: Road traffic congestion detection system
Inventor: CLARK MICHAEL ALEXANDER GRAHAM
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: A road traffic congestion detection system (30) comprises a detector for detecting the presence or lack of presence of at least one vehicle in a detection zone (36) to produce a presence signal; a detector for detecting, when at least one vehicle is in the detection zone, an instantaneous speed of the vehicle or of one of the vehicles in the detection zone to produce a speed signal; and a processor (10) for producing a congestion signal (20) dependent on the presence signal and the speed signal. The detecting means produces the presence signal as a series of pulses dependent on the time the vehicle was present in the detection zone. The congestion signal is also produced as a series of pulses, the pulse width dependent on whether the speed signal satisfies predetermined criteria. The congestion signal may be compatible with the HIOCC algorithm and trigger alerts in a MIDAS system. The detector may use electromagnetic radiation, such as RADAR, and cover two lanes of the carriageway (14, 22) with means to detect only vehicle travelling in one direction.
Patent GB-2458814-A (GB)
Title: Bath-lift with back rest
Inventor: RAPSEY COLIN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2009-04-02
Abstract: A bath-lift installation has a flexible belt 1 extending across the bath 3 as a seat for raising and lowering a user, and the location of a back-rest 10 is adjustable lengthwise of the bath 3 between the belt 1 and the bath-head 14 to afford support to the user when raised and when recumbent. The back-rest 10 is carried by an arm 11 which extends transversely of the bath 3 from an arm 12 that for the adjustment slides longitudinally lengthwise of the bath 3 through a unit 13. Support for the transverse arm 11 is provided at both ends by rollers running on the bath-rim 15, and the unit 13 has a locking device 19 for selective engagement with the arm 12 in restraining its sliding. The unit 13 and manually-slidable arm 12 may be replaced by a motorised unit 25 and arm 26. A two-part back-rest 21 with its lower part 23 hinged to the upper part 22, may be used to take up the slope of the bath-head 14 during rearward movement of the back-rest 21.
Patent GB-2455480-A (GB)
Title: Hooded clothing
Inventor: ROTHERAM DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2007-09-24
Abstract: An article of clothing has a hood (1) comprising an outer hooded portion (2) and an inner hooded portion (3) releasably secured within the outer hooded portion (2) by Velcro fasteners (4,5). The inner hooded portion (2) is provided with speakers (7) connectable to an audio device providing the hood (1) with an audio function that can be detached if required.
Patent GB-2470752-A (GB)
Title: Autostereoscopic Display Apparatus
Inventor: WOODAGATE GRAHAM
IPC: G02B30/31
Filed: 2009-06-03
Abstract: An autostereoscopic display apparatus comprises a spatial light modulator (for example a liquid crystal spatial light modulator) having an array of pixels 82, 84, 86 of different colours. Each pixel 82, 84, 86 comprising plural domains 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 of different polar alignments. A parallax element (63 fig 11 a not shown) comprises an array of optical elements having geometric axes extending in parallel across the spatial light modulator in an inclined direction. The domains 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 are shaped to improve the angular contrast uniformity. For each individual domain 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, a notional line 122, 123, 126 parallel to the geometric axes of the optical elements of the parallax element has a total length of intersection with the individual domain, summed over adjacent pixels of the same colour, is the same for all positions of the notional line 122, 123, 126. The total length of intersection for different domains is proportional to the area of the individual domains 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Patent GB-541700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in rotary cultivators
IPC: A01B33/10
Filed: 1940-06-10
Abstract: 541,700. Rotary cultivators. PETTMAN, A. V. June 10, 1940, Nos. 10116 and 10117. Convention dates, June 23, 1939 and Sept. 13, 1939. [Class 6 (i)] Each of a number of cutting units mounted on a rotating shaft 2, Figs. 1, 2, consists of radial arms 4 having integral or detachable cutters 5 with their sharp edges 5a moving in a vertical plane and rear detachable cross cutters 6 with diverging cutting edges 6a. The inner side of each cross cutter is formed with a shouldered groove adapted to engage a projection at the end of a radial arm. Secondary following cross cutters 11 of triangular form are detachably secured to the rear edges of the radial arms. The shaft 2 is carried by floating arms 16, Fig. 8, pivoting about a power shaft 20 which drives the shaft 2 by a endless chain. The maximum depth at which the cutters work is adjusted by chains 18. Cutters 22 are provided in advance of the lower ends of the arms 16.
Patent GB-1273532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to high speed aircraft
Inventor: FRANCIS ROBERT HUGH
IPC: B64C30/00
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,273,532. Cooling aircraft structures. HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION Ltd. 30 May, 1969 [1 March, 1968], No. 10136/68. Headings B7G and B7W. [Also in Divisions F1 and F2] A high speed aircraft, in which surfaces, in contact with ambient air flow are subject to kinetic heating, has means for cooling such surfaces by the withdrawal of heated boundary layer air, cooling the air and discharging the cooled air at a point or points on the aircraft surface upstream of the air intake position. A delta-wing aircraft comprises a body 10 and wing 11 integrally blended therewith with provision for two power plants comprising a central bank of jet propulsion engines 12 and laterally spaced ram jet engines 13 fuelled by liquid hydrogen. The air intakes for the engines 13 extend along the length of the body and are formed by the wing 11, body 10 and auxiliary surfaces 17 as laterally-open channels15 designed to slow down intake air to achieve pre-entry compression. Boundary layer air is bled from the surfaces of the air intakes just ahead of the entry into the engines 13 and cooled by heat exchange with the fuel for said engines and discharged at the leading edge junction between the intakes or at other points on the inside of each channel 15 in order to form a cool boundary layer between the surface and ambient air. It is stated that the invention could be applied to other parts of the aircraft.
Patent GB-1009132-A (GB)
Title: Process for the separation of hydroperoxides and olefins
IPC: C07C407/00
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: Olefines and hydroperoxides contained in organic mixtures are mutually separated by solvent extraction using a glycol solvent whereby the hydroperoxide is recovered in the extract phase and the olefine is recovered in the raffinate phase.  The glycol preferably has up to six carbon atoms in the molecule, e.g. ethylene, diethylene or triethylene glycol and may be used in aqueous solution containing 0.1 to 40% by volume of water.  The operating temperature may be from - 30 DEG  to 60 DEG  C.  The hydroperoxide may be derived from the olefine from which it is separated, e.g. methylpentenes and methylpentene hydroperoxides.ALSO:A process for the mutual separation of hydroperoxides and olefins contained in organic mixtures comprises solvent extraction using a glycol solvent and recovering the hydroperoxide in the extract phase and the olefine in the raffinate phase.  The glycol preferably has up to six carbon atoms in the molecule, e.g. ethylene, diethylene or triethylene glycol and may be used in aqueous solution containing 0.1 to 40% by volume of water. The operating temperature may be from - 30 DEG  to 60 DEG  C.  The mixture may be that obtained by the oxidation of olefines, and the hydroperoxide is derived from the olefine from which it is to be separated, e.g. methylpentene hydroperoxides and methylpentenes.
Patent GB-666730-A (GB)
Title: Methods and composition for controlling fungus infections
Filed: 1949-04-14
Abstract: Alkylcyclohexylmethylpyridines are made by reacting sodamide with a 2- or 4-methyl-, a 2,4- or 2,6-dimethyl-, or a 2,4,6-trimethyl-pyridine, and reacting the resulting compound with an alkylcyclohexyl halide; the products are then mixed with a carrier to give fungicidal compositions (see Groups VI and VIII). Examples describe the preparation of 4-(4- and 3-ethylcyclohexylmethyl) pyridine from 4-picoline, sodamide, and 4- and 3-ethylcyclohexylbromide (or chloride or iodide).
Patent GB-961320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods of and apparatus for separating a suspension into residue and filtrate
Inventor: HETT WOLFGANG
IPC: B01D29/00
Filed: 1961-03-21
Abstract: 961,320. Filters for liquids; automatic control of filters. KOLSCH-FOLZER WERKE A.G. March 21, 1961, No. 10277/61. Heading BID. After filtration, backwashing is only momentary and is followed by discharge of residue by inflowing unfiltered suspension. During filtration, suspension inlet valves 11 to 13 to a filter 1, Fig. 1, are open, filtrate valve 20 is open, and valve 22 in a by-pass 21 preferably remains open. Filtration is under pressure, with a counter-pressure on the filtrate side. On attainment of a predetermined residue thickness, a valve 17 in a residue-discharge pipe 16 is opened and valves 11, 12 partly closed. Consequently, filtrate flows back through the filter tubes 6 and detaches the residue 6a therefrom. Almost immediately afterwards, filtrate valve 20 is closed. Valves 11, 12 are now opened wide so that incoming suspension forces residue through pipe 16. Finally, valve 17 is closed, valve 20 opened, and valves 11, 12 opened to their normal extent. In Fig. 2 (not shown), a pressurized-water inlet pipe is connected between filtrate outlet 18 and valve 20, and the by-pass 21, 22 is provided around a valve 32 on the pressurized-water pipe. Valve 32 is opened briefly instead of valve 20 being left open briefly for the backwashing step. The appropriate valves may be actuated in sequence by pneumatic control apparatus set in operation by reduction of flow through a flowmeter in the suspension inlet pipe. Alternatively, hydraulic or electric valve-actuation may be used. Both pressurewater and filtrate may be used for backwashing ; compressed air may be admitted to the water or filtrate pipe or to portion 3 of vessel 1 to assist backwashing, or compressed air may be used alone.
Patent GB-600767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in shuttles for looms
IPC: D03J5/08
Filed: 1945-04-24
Abstract: 600,767. Loom shuttles; bobbins. WILLIAMSON, W. L. April 24, 1945, No. 10308. Convention date, April 27, 1944. [Classes 120(iii) and 142(iii)] A shuttle has a bobbincarrying spindle .6 pivoted thereto, the inner hollow end 6a of the spindle being provided with a spring-pressed plunger 12 the nose 12a of which bears against recesses 16 in a pair of fixed cam plates 14 to form a device for releasably locking the spindle in position. A tongue 21 preferably formed integrally with the plates 14 projects into a circumferential groove 18 at the inner end of the bobbin to prevent the latter from moving along the spindle.