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Patent GB-2456614-A (GB)
Title: A paint brush with an adjustable head
Inventor: ELSHOURA ASHRAF HUSSEIN
IPC: A46B5/00
Filed: 2008-10-08
Abstract: A paint brush having an adjustable brush head where the positioned of the brush head in respect to the handle 5 of the paint brush is adjustable. The adjustment means are two pivotal 3, 4 joints located between the handle 5 and brush head 1, 2 of the paint brush forming a double knuckle joint. The joints may be tightened via a screw and fly nut to lock the joint in one position. The handle of the paint brush may be hollow and accommodate a longer handle/tube to allow the user to paint higher areas.
Patent GB-2466498-A (GB)
Title: Condenser
Inventor: HARDIMAN MARK CHRISTIAN
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to condensers. In particular, the present invention relates to a condenser for use in a desalination process, distillation process, waste fluid separation process/unit or self-irrigating greenhouse. The condenser 1 comprises at least one unit 2 comprising two opposing walls defining a cavity and at least one interconnecting wall within the cavity 6 to form a plurality of elongate channels 8. The channels form a fluid flow path through the condenser. The unit may be formed of a polypropylene material and may be formed of the material commercially known as Correx (RTM).
Patent GB-2466501-A (GB)
Title: Method for preparing a composite material
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT
IPC: C08G18/32
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: A method for preparing a composite material comprising:(i) applying a polyurea system comprising an amine component (A) and an isocyanate component (B) to at least part of a surface of a substrate to form a base coat layer on at least part of the surface of the substrate, the amine component (A) comprising: - 5 to 20% by weight of polyetheramine with an average molecular weight of 4800 to 5200 (a1); - 50 to 80% by weight of polyetheramine with an average molecular weight of 1900 to 2100 (a2); - 2 to 10% by weight of diethylene toluene diamine (a3); - 10 to 20 % by weight of 4,4' methylene bis (n-sec-butyl aniline) (a4); and - optionally 1 to 5% by weight pigment (a5), the isocyanate component (B) comprising 24- and 4,4'- methylenediphenyldiisocyanate prepolymer;(ii) applying a fabric over at least part of the base coat layer and allowing the fabric to bond to the base coat layer;(iii) applying a polyurethane/polyurea spray foam over at least part of the fabric to form a foam layer; and(iv) optionally applying a polyurethane/polyurea spray elastomer over at least part of the foam layer to form an elastomer layer.
Patent GB-2456676-A (GB)
Title: Control of electric motor for pump
Inventor: ROZMAN GREGORY I
IPC: G05B11/01
Filed: 2009-01-23
Abstract: An electric motor for a fuel pump 48, controlled by a motor controller 46 is provided with a shutdown switch 50. A bus 45 supplies power. The shutdown switch 50 supplies a shutdown signal to the controller 46 when the fuel pump 48 is shut down. A signal 52 is sent upstream to a voltage regulator associated with a generator 42, such that the voltage supplied downstream by the generator 42 can be reduced to eliminate any potential voltage spike due to the shutdown of the electric motor. Another invention relates to control of a fuel pump.
Patent GB-2459360-A (GB)
Title: Method of Making a Pyrophoric Material
Inventor: CALLAWAY JAMES DOMINIC
IPC: B01J25/00
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A pyrophoric material comprising a pyrophoric metal alloy coated onto a wire mesh substrate is formed by preparing, in particulate form, an alloy of aluminium and one of more metals, coating a metallic mesh substrate by high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) thermal spraying with the alloy, leaching the coated substrate with an alkaline solution to remove at least a portion of the aluminium from the deposited alloy and finally washing with an aqueous solution followed by a solvent. The metals used in forming the alloy are capable of demonstrating pyrophoric behaviour and are metals such as iron, nickel, cobalt or a mixture thereof. The mesh substrate is formed of a steel wire mesh. The alkaline solution is ideally sodium hydroxide and the solvents can be acetone, ethanol, methanol or diethyl ether. The product has application as a supported catalyst or as either an ignition medium or as a flare material in military countermeasures in which applications it is capable of burning at a high temperature.
Patent GB-2462355-A (GB)
Title: Gating control signal for power converter
Inventor: WAGONER ROBERT GREGORY
IPC: H02M1/08
Filed: 2009-07-30
Abstract: A gating control signal for a power converter has a switching pattern with an effective switching frequency greater than one times, and less than two times, the fundamental frequency of the switching pattern. At least one output power signal is output to the load responsive at least in part to the gating control signal. A second gating control signal may also be supplied that is phase shifted relative to the first gating control signal. The switching pattern of the gating control signal may be adjusted to improve at least one of the temperature balance within the converter, the power loss of the converter or the harmonic distortion of the output power signal. The arrangement is particularly useful for driving high speed ac motors.
Patent GB-2472810-A (GB)
Title: Confectionery learning aid
Inventor: SINGH DEVIKA
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: A confectionery product arranged in the form of a word jumble game, where the different letters of a predetermined word are represented on the individual pieces of the confectionery 19. The individual pieces of the confectionery are packaged in a way such that the predetermined word appears jumbled to the recipient of the confectionery. A clue in the form of cryptic clue 21, a riddle or a pictorial representation of the predetermined word is provided on the package 14 of the confectionery with the answer printed on the inside the packaging not easily visible to the recipient of the confectionery.
Patent GB-2462912-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated timber building system
Inventor: TREANOR GARY
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2009-08-21
Abstract: The prefabricated timber building system comprises a support layer 2 comprising timber frame studs 5 with insulation 6 in between, an insulation foam board 3 overlying the support layer and a membrane 4 sandwiched between the support and insulation layers to provide a substantially airtight system. The foam board may have metallic foil material on one or both faces and may comprise a polyisocyanurate or phenolic material. The foam board may be fixed to the timber studs by battens 20 which are placed over the board and secured to the frame studs. An inner facing 30, preferably of plasterboard, may be secured to the battens. The system may include an outer facing 40, which may comprise orientated strand board, and an exterior membrane. The insulation between the studs is preferably a fibreglass material.
Patent GB-2473267-A (GB)
Title: Processing audio signals to reduce noise
Inventor: NIEMISTO RIITTA ELINA
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 2009-09-07
Abstract: A method of processing an audio signal to reduce noise comprises filtering the audio signal into at least two frequency band signals; and generating for each frequency band signal a plurality of sub-band signals, wherein for at least one frequency band signal the plurality of sub-band signals are generated using a time to frequency domain transform 221 and for at least one other frequency band the plurality of sub-band signals for the one other frequency band are generated using a sub-band filterbank 223. The transform may be a fast Fourier transform, discrete Fourier transform or discrete cosine transform. The audio signal may be split into a high frequency band using a high pass filter 205 and a low frequency band using a low pass filter 201.
Patent GB-2461193-A (GB)
Title: Renewing system,program executing device,and computer program
Inventor: YAMASHITA HIROYUKI
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: It is an object to provide a renewing system, a program executing device, and a computer program which are easy to renew a version of an execution program that a terminal device connected with a central device using a server computer executes, and which do not cause problems concerning an unnecessary communication load, a processing load and a recording region, and a problem due to an omission of a renewal. A central device (1) is provided with a version table (11a) that records information indicative of an execution program (22a) and information indicative of a version number of the renewable execution program (22a) in association with each other. A terminal device (2) detects a received instruction for the execution program (22a) and a version number of the instruction subject execution program (22a), reads out a version number indicative of the version number information of the execution program (22a) from the version table (11a), and renews at the time when the terminal device judges that the detected version number is different from the read-out version number.
Patent GB-2474287-A (GB)
Title: Storage furniture with transparent and non-transparent access panels
Inventor: DRAKE LAURIE
IPC: A47B61/00
Filed: 2009-10-12
Abstract: Storage furniture, such as a cabinet or wardrobe for storing clothing or other goods, comprises first and second access panels 12-18, e.g, doors or drawers, each adapted to be movable between and closed and open positions wherein the first access panel 12,14 comprises a transparent portion 22 and the second access panel 16,16 is non-transparent. The transparent panel 22 allows the contents of the storage furniture to be viewed without opening the access panel. Contents of the storage furniture may also be identified by identification means in the form of a removable panel 26 located behind the transparent access panel 22. Furniture is designed to be used by sufferers of dementia.
Patent GB-2465459-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible shelving unit for electronic equipment
Inventor: HUANG SU-NU
IPC: A47B43/00
Filed: 2009-11-11
Abstract: A shelving unit with a support frame 1 including a front support bracket 10, a back board 13 and first 11 and second 12 connecting brackets, each with one end pivotally connected to the front support bracket 10 and another end connected to the back board 13. The first connecting bracket 11 may be pivotally connected to the back board 13 and the second connecting bracket 12 may be detachably connected to the back board 13. The pivot between the front support bracket 10 and the connecting brackets may be provided by a guide slot 100-103 engaging with a locking hook 111 and 121. The detachable connection may be formed by fastening bolts 2 which can be screwed through the second connecting bracket 12 and into the back board 13. The support brackets 11 and 12 may be U shaped and have a hollow profile. Support boards may be located between the brackets and back board.
Patent GB-2466118-A (GB)
Title: Discharge valve for an airgun
Inventor: BUBB ANTONY JOHN ALLEN
IPC: F41B11/72
Filed: 2009-12-09
Abstract: A discharge valve especially for an airgun comprises a valve member 1 guided for translatory motion and arranged to be retained by latching means 6 in a closed position wherein the valve member 1 seals an opening 10 in a passage 3 communicating between a reservoir 8 charged with gas at an elevated pressure and a discharge port 9. The arrangement is such that, in use, the valve member 1 is biased towards an open position by the pressure of gas in the charged reservoir 8, whereby upon release of the latching means 6 the valve member 1 is caused to move to an open position in which gas can pass from the charged reservoir 8 to said discharge port 9. In accordance with the invention there is provided a further reservoir 26 containing gas at an elevated pressure and arranged to act upon said valve member 1 in such a manner that, when the valve member 1 is moved to the open position the pressure of gas in said further reservoir 26 provides a restoring force returning the valve member 1 to the closed position upon a reduction of the pressure of gas in said charged reservoir 8.
Patent GB-2476495-A (GB)
Title: Free piston engine
Inventor: COCKERILL SAM
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 2009-12-24
Abstract: A free-piston engine comprises a cylinder 1 and a single double-ended piston 2 which partitions the cylinder 1 into two separate combustion chambers 3,4, each of which is supplied from one or more intake means, the piston being arranged to move over and past the intake means during each stroke such that air is replenished within one combustion chamber while the piston compresses air held in the other combustion chamber. A number of coils may be placed around the cylinder such that movement of the piston induces magnetic flux in the coils. The intake means may comprise a series of apertures 1a, 1b in a central region of the cylinder 1 which form a sliding port intake valve (6a, fig.7) and a solenoid poppet valve (6c) which cooperate with an air intake (6b). The cylinder may be of aluminium alloy with a wear-resistant coating (1e, fig.6) and an insulator coating (1f). The engine may have a compression ratio of about 15:1 and an expansion ratio greater than twice the compression ratio. The compression ratio may be controllable by controlling the intake valves (6a, 6c) independently of the position of the piston 2.
Patent GB-673446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the production of uronic acids and the derivatives thereof
IPC: C07H7/033
Filed: 1950-04-24
Abstract: Aldose derivatives where the aldehyde group is protected by acetal formation (e.g. glucosides) are oxidized to uronic acid derivatives by treatment with sufficient liquid nitrogen dioxide to form a homogeneous system.  The temperature range possible is - 10 DEG  to 24 DEG  C., preferably 0-20 DEG  C.  At +10 DEG  to 24 DEG  C. the time required is 4-12 hours, e.g. 9 hours at 20 DEG  C.  The excess nitrogen dioxide is then distilled off, the reaction mixture heated to a higher temperature (preferably with formaldehyde or methanol) to decompose nitrogenous impurities and the glycuronoside purified by solvent-extraction and/or adsorption. Dicarboxylic acids are precipitated as calcium or barium salts. Finally, hydrolysis is effected with an acid or a cation exchange resin, the glycuronic acid or its lactone being obtained by crystallization.  Examples show the oxidation of methylglucoside to methylglucuronoside and conversion to glucuronic acid and glucuronolactone.
Patent GB-331275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in massaging devices
Inventor: LEWIS LOUIS
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 1929-03-28
Abstract: 331,275. Lewis, L. March 28, 1929. Massage; electric appliances. - An extensible massage device consists of rollers 1 on spindles 2 connected together by detachable elastic links 6 of india-rubber sprung over the ends of the spindles, and handles 8. A strip 10 of fur or other non-conducting material may be provided against which the rollers rub as they rotate to produce electric charges, or the strip may carry medicated or other material to be transferred to the body. The links may be in the form of telescopic members embodying blocks of indiarubber or other elastic components disposed between such members to be compressed by a pull on the chain or the links may embody or comprise tension springs.
Patent GB-117650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Process and Tool used in the Production of Railway and like Tyres.
Inventor: BREARLEY HARRY
IPC: B21H1/08
Filed: 1917-07-12
Abstract: 117,650. Brearley, H., Jackson, L., and Baher, J. J. July 12, 1917. Rolling annular bodies. - In order to obviate the use of a " Becking " hammer, railway and like tyres are roughed out between a roll c and an adjustable roll h provided with a wide Range g which can pass under the roll c so that when the tyre is squeezed the width of the tyre is not increased, and at the same time the flange e and ship j are formed on the tyre. Suitable guiderolls, the positions of which are automatically adjusted as the rolling proceeds, and supporting- rolls are provided. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 5200/14.
Patent GB-857319-A (GB)
Title: Industrial lift trucks
IPC: B66F9/12
Filed: 1959-03-24
Abstract: 857,319. Masted lift trucks. YALE & TOWNE MANUFACTURING CO. March 24, 1959 [Aug. 29, 1958], No. 10117/59. Class 78 (3). In a straddle leg masted lift truck, the fork 52, or other load-engaging member, is secured to a plate 46 which is supported on the lifting carriage 27 by horizontally swinging links 36, 37, 42, 44, and is moved relative to the carriage by a pair of simultaneously-operable double-acting hydraulic rams 56, 64. Synchronous movement of links 36, 37 is ensured by the provision of rods 72, 76 which are universally jointed at 74, 80 to a lever 70 pivoted to the carriage at 71, and at 75, 81 to arms 62, 79 extending from the links. A similar arrangement, including rods 85, 86 and a lever 82, synchronizes the move. ment of links 42, 44.
Patent GB-1092603-A (GB)
Title: Continuous production of alkane dicarboxylic acids
Inventor: RIEGELBAUER GEORG
IPC: C07C55/02
Filed: 1965-03-10
Abstract: Alkane dicarboxylic acids are prepared by a continuous process wherein cycloalkanols, cycloalkanones, cycloalkylamines, o  - hydroxyalkane carboxylic acids having at least four carbon atoms, lactones of such acids and/or tetrahydrofurane are oxidized by intensely mixing said organic reactant with a large excess of 40 to 70% by weight nitric acid, the reaction is allowed to proceed at atmospheric or superatmospheric pressure and a temperature of 20 DEG to 100 DEG  C., after a residence period of less than four minutes the mixture leaving the reaction zone is freed from nitrous oxides, the concentration of nitric acid is restored by evaporation of water to a level which is approximately that of the reaction zone nitric acid concentration, the alkane dicarboxylic acid is separated by a conventional method from a minor portion of the reaction mixture, the mother liquor is united with the remainder of the reaction mixture, fresh nitric acid, if desired, is added to the mixture thus obtained and this mixture is intensely mixed with fresh initial organic material and returned to the reaction zone.
Patent GB-496026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for annealing metal
IPC: C21D9/663
Filed: 1938-04-02
Abstract: 496,026. Annealing-furnaces. BRASSERT & CO., Ltd., H. A. April 2, 1938, No. 10146. Convention date, July 1, 1937. [Class 51 (ii)] A furnace for annealing metal contained in boxes 25 comprises a circular platform 18 having a central waste gas flue 19 and a bell cover 29, heating being effected by burners 14 arranged below the level of the platform and delivering, preferably non-radially, into an annular combustion space 13. The heating- gases are directed between the boxes 25 by the inclined walls of the cover. The bases of the boxes are spaced from the platform by feet 23 and each has apertures for a pipe 28 for the supply of protection gas and for a thermocouple 26. The outlet 19 may be closed when desired by a cover 20. In a modification the boxes are of annular form and are positioned above inclined flues in the platform leading to the central outlet. In this case the effective cross section of the central outlet may be reduced by a cover of ring form. Specification 471,007 is referred to.
Patent GB-538740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods of and devices for feeding stock to the forming surface of paper making machines
IPC: D21F1/02
Filed: 1940-06-11
Abstract: 538,740. Supply of pulp to paper-making machines. BELOIT IRON WORKS. June 11, 1940, No. 10189. Convention date, July 31, 1939. [Class 96] To obtain uniform deposition of pulp free from flocculation it is pumped in opposite directions through two parallel conduits 15, Fig. 4, through rows of staggered holes 39 to a superposed passage-way 45, over an apron 44 and on to the forming-wire 12, e.g. of a Fourdrinier papermaking machine. Part of the pulp may recirculate from the end of each conduit 15 to the supply end of the other. Part of the pulp may also be re-circulated back to the inlet side of the feed pump, by removing a stop 46 and securing to flanges 36b and 56c, respectively, a flange 52a, Fig. 5, and a flexible metal sheet 54 of a passageway extension 61 from which excess pulp flows through slots 62 and 66a and in opposite directions along parallel conduits 66 both of which drain through a valve to the feed pump pipe. Adjustment of the upper wall of the passage-way is effected with bolts and slots as illustrated in Figs. 4 and 5, and with turnbuckles 20, 21, 22, Fig. 4, local micrometer adjustment along the upper lip 33 being effected with a series of link rods 31 threaded into shanks of hand-wheels 30 oppositely threaded externally to mate with openings in an angle bar 29. Doors 42 and 65, and plugs at the ends of conduits 15 facilitate cleaning. Non-corrodible metal linings 43 &c. are preferably fitted. In a modification, the openings 39 are in series of plates sliding in grooves in the tops of the conduits 15, excess pulp flows back to the feed box by way of an adjustable gate, the apron is screwed to a holder held by a wedge in a groove in the lower lip of the pulp-outlet, and the upper wall of the passageway is adjusted with worm-gearing and handwheels.
Patent GB-1468529-A (GB)
Title: Building structures
IPC: E04B1/344
Filed: 1974-03-07
Abstract: 1468529 Prefabricated buildings ALTAIR INDUSTRIES Inc 7 March 1974 [9 March 1973] 10285/74 Heading E1A A foldable building structure, Fig. 1, adapted to be shipped as a container comprises in combination a base 24, Fig. 7, a first panel assembly 52, 54 hingedly secured to one edge of said base, a second panel assembly 58, 60 secured to an opposite edge of said box and means such as a jack 81 for positioning the panel assemblies in their erected position. An additional panel 68 is hinged at 70 to the panel 54 and overlies same in transport; the panel 54 being provided with windows 104. When shipped as a container the folded structure is closed at its ends by panels bolted thereto, see Fig. 3 (not shown); one end panel having a door giving access to the container which contains the roof and end panels, foundation jacks 80, construction jacks, tools, railings 102 &c. The panels may be framed and of cavity wall construction provided with a foam plastics interior, and, the exterior skin may be of fibreglass. For innumerable minor details concerning method of erection, hinge connections between panels, seals, service fitments, use of tumbuckles in place of fixing jacks, bolted connection between panels, arrangements of such buildings in layouts the Specification and remaining drawings, (not shown), should be referred to.
Patent GB-352394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electrical accumulators, polarisation cells, and electrolytic rectifiers and condensers
IPC: H01M50/103
Filed: 1930-04-01
Abstract: 352,394. Electric accumulators ; electrolytic rectifiers and condensers. BRITANNIA BATTERIES, Ltd., 233, Shaftesbury Avenue, London.-(Accumulatoren-Fabrik Akt.-Ges.; 3, Askanischer Platz, Berlin.) April 1, 1930, No. 10325. [Classes 37 and 53.] Gas exits.-In order to prevent the escape of electrolyte with the gas discharged from an accumulator, electrolyte rectifier or condenser an electrodeless chamber d is provided containing a liquid of high surface-tension such as oil glycerine glycol in communication through a degasefying plug i with the atmosphere and connected to the space above the electrolyte in the cells by tubes f<1>, f<2> which open below the level of the oil, glycerine, &c. To make the apparatus portable, the chamber d may be filled with a porous substance such as glass balls, glass wool, glass powder, pumice stone, &c., which are soaked in the liquid used. A quantity of electrolyte may be included in the electrodeless vessel to prevent the flow of oil &c. into the cells due to back pressure.