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Patent GB-2445248-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack,battery module and method of operating a battery module
Inventor: SEILER HARTMUT
IPC: H01M50/519
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: The invention is based on a battery pack with at least two electrochemical cells (10, ..., 28), in particular lithium ion cells, each cell (10, ..., 28) having a positive pole (96a) and a negative pole (96b) which are arranged on the faces of the appropriate cell body (96), and the poles (96a, 96b) of the cells' (10, ..., 28) being connected. electrically in series and/or parallel. It is proposed in that on at least two cells (10, ..., 28), on their face (54a, 54b) on the same side relative to their. arrangement in the battery pack (100), a cell connector (30) to connect the cells (10, ..., 28) electrically is provided, each connecting one pole (30a, 30b) of the connected cells (10, ..., 28) and extending to a contact area (70, 72) of a printed circuit board (40), the cells (10, ..., 28) with their cell bodies (96) being arranged parallel to each other, and each of the faces (54a, 54b) of the cell bodies (96) lying in a common plane (48, 58).
Patent GB-2455808-A (GB)
Title: Electrical cut-out
Inventor: HORNER SCOTT
IPC: B29L31/36
Filed: 2007-12-22
Abstract: An electrical service cut-out comprises a base unit and a removable link unit 36. The base unit may comprise a lower base 32 and an upper base 34, riveted together, and includes at least two contacts each having a cable termination. The link unit is seatable on the base and includes a conductor to bridge the contacts. The base unit and the link unit may each comprise an eye 50, 48 for receiving a tamper-evident seal, at least one of the two eyes being defined by first and second limbs projecting from a side face of the base unit and/or the link unit at spaced locations, the first limb having a substantially planar upper face and the second limb having a substantially planar lower face that is not below the substantially planar upper face of the first limb, the first and second limbs being joined at a location spaced from the side face thereby to define an eye. This shape makes it easy to be injection moulded. Alternatively, the base unit may have at least three contacts with an aperture for each, with blanking elements (94, Fig 7) blocking off any unused apertures. These can be removed with a suitable tool (98, Fig 7) when the link is removed.
Patent GB-2457300-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosis of cone-rod dystrophy
Inventor: LINGAAS FRODE
IPC: A01K67/027
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: A method of diagnosing or detecting cone-rod dystrophy (CRD) in a mammal, particularly in a canine species, comprises the detection of a deletion in exon 5 of the NPHP4 (nephrocystin-4 or nephroretinin) gene. The deletion results in a truncated protein unable to bind RPGRIP1, but still comprising the NPHP1-binding site. The method may comprise detection of the deletion in genomic DNA, RNA or cDNA derived from it, detection of linked microsatellites or polymorphisms, or detection of a truncated NPHP4 protein. The invention also provides primers, nucleic acid molecules, polypeptides, antibodies, and kits for use in such methods. The diagnostic methods may be used for breeding programmes, to produce animals homozygous for the wild-type allele of NPHP4. Transgenic animals expressing a heterologous wild-type gene are also provided.
Patent GB-2450407-A (GB)
Title: Means for determining atmospheric information for weather prediction from global positioning system (GPS) signals
Inventor: TILLOTSON BRIAN J
IPC: G01S1/00
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: A system and method are provided for obtaining weather related information corresponding to a portion of the Earth's atmosphere between a predetermined surface portion of the Earth 16 and an aircraft 12 located over the predetermined surface portion 16. A first GPS signal is received at the aircraft 12 operating at a known, predetermined altitude above the predetermined surface portion 16. The first GPS signal is received directly from a GPS satellite 14. A second GPS signal is received at the aircraft 12 whilst at the known, predetermined elevation. The second GPS signal from the GPS satellite 14 is reflected from the predetermined surface portion 16 at a known angle. The phase of each of the first and second GPS signals are used to determine a refractivity of the atmosphere between the predetermined surface portion 16 and the aircraft 12. The refractivity may be used to determine at least one of the precipitable water vapour "PWV" and temperature of the atmosphere between the predetermined surface portion 16 and the aircraft 12.
Patent GB-2461574-A (GB)
Title: Feed apparatus for a mixing vessel
Inventor: WILSON PETER DAVID
IPC: A23L1/00
Filed: 2008-07-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a feed apparatus for a mixing vessel, preferably that forms part of a food manufacturing plant, and which mixes a dry mixture (e.g. flavouring particles of a dry batter mixture) and a liquid (e.g. water or an edible oil) together to form a coating liquid. The feed apparatus includes a feed tube 1 through which the dry mixture and the liquid are supplied to the mixing vessel. A nozzle 4 for spraying the liquid onto the dry mixture as it passes through the feed tube is also provided such that the dry mixture is wetted when it enters the mixing vessel. Preferably, an inlet for the dry mixture is substantially frusto-conical 2c and the nozzles are fan nozzles. The wetting improves the subsequent mixing or blending of the dry mixture and the liquid within the mixing vessel.
Patent GB-2450995-A (GB)
Title: Swing apparatus
Inventor: TIDMARSH PETER
IPC: A63G9/00
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: A swing apparatus 10 attachable to a frame 12 comprises an elongate support member 18 suspendable from the frame so as to be moveable with respect thereto. One or more swings 26 are suspended from or coupled to the support member 18 at locations along the length thereof. Each swing is capable of oscillatory motion with respect to the support member. A body, which may be another swing 26, is suspended from or coupled to the support member 18 at another location along its length. In use, the oscillating motion of the body transfers energy to the support member. This causes the support member to move with respect to the frame. Energy is transferred to the swing(s) causing it/them to oscillate.
Patent GB-2465625-A (GB)
Title: A device for segmenting a bone in two operations
Inventor: KNOX PAUL
IPC: A61B17/15
Filed: 2008-11-27
Abstract: A device e.g. osteomomy, comprising a support block 100 comprising one or more recesses 108, 110, a guide bloke in slideable connection with the support block, the guide block 200 including one or more holes 204, 206, a first hole 204 on the guide block is aligned with a first recess 108 on the support block 100 such that the guide block 200 is able to be positioned a pre-determined length to perform a second operation; a wedge 214 connected to the guide block, wherein the wedge 214 defines an opening 216 for receiving a cutter; and a temporary fixing means 400 for removably connecting the guide block 200 against the support block 100. Thus, the device enables an accurate length of cut to be taken while segmenting the bone. The device also enables varied length of cuts to be taken while segmenting the bone.
Patent GB-2452438-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic profiler for wind, temperature, and turbulence
Inventor: TILLOTSON BRIAN J
IPC: G01N29/024
Filed: 2007-04-06
Abstract: Characterizing atmospheric conditions is accomplished by measuring at least one varying spectral characteristic of sound at a plurality of intervals from a sound source with the point of measurement and the sound source in relative motion and separated by altitude. The spectral characteristic of the sound at each interval is attributed to a path traveled by the sound and a plurality of simultaneous equations is created for the plurality of paths using a second plurality of altitude segments for each path, each segment having a particular vector as a variable on the spectral characteristic, the initial coefficients in each vector assumed based on predetermined atmospheric models for each altitude segment. The resulting calculated vector and the predetermined atmospheric model are iterated for a minimized cost function in a variational analysis to determine the vector for each altitude segment, the vector providing atmospheric properties for the associated altitude segment.
Patent GB-2466450-A (GB)
Title: Gypsum beam
Inventor: MCELHINNEY EDWARD
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a beam 1 and comprises first and second flanges 2, 4 and two sheets of gypsum board 6, 8. Each sheet of gypsum board 6, 8 is coupled to each of the flanges 2, 4 such that, when a load F is applied to a flange 2, the sheets of gypsum board 6, 8 bear the load. The flanges 2, 4 are elongate and parallel to each other, each with a pair of recesses 12 extending along the length of the flange. The flanges are preferably made from sheets of folded metal. The gypsum boards 6, 8 may be fastened to either side of the flanges 2, 4 in the recesses 12 by screws 10, thereby forming a rigid hollow box which is fire resistant. Damping elements 152 may be placed between the boards and flanges to reduce vibration and the transfer of sound energy between the flanges (102, 104 figure 6).
Patent GB-2466465-A (GB)
Title: Signature verification using non-coherent beam
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: An apparatus for determining a signature from an article arranged in a reading volume comprising a generator to generate and sequentially direct a focused non-coherent beam 15 onto different regions of the reading volume. The apparatus also comprises a detector arrangement 16 to collect groups of data points from signals obtained when the beam scatters from the different regions of the reading volume; each group of data points relate to scatter from different regions of the reading volume. The apparatus further comprises a data acquisition and processing module to determine a signature of the article from the set of groups of data points. The generator may comprise a structured source 14 preferably in the form of an LED array, or an unstructured source, preferably in the form of a thermal source.
Patent GB-2466823-A (GB)
Title: Shutter door panel
Inventor: JENKINS TREVOR
IPC: B60J5/10
Filed: 2009-01-09
Abstract: A shutter door panel 50 has at least one pair of parallel side edges and comprises two spaced skins 51, 52 between which are fixed a plurality of spars 53 that are relatively stiffer than the skins 51, 52. Provided along each of the parallel side edges are a plurality of individual guide elements 56 having a guide formation adapted for mounting the panel 50 for sliding movement in or on guide tracks 55 on a structure on which the panel may be mounted. The panel 50 is capable of flexing in the direction perpendicular to the longest dimension of the spars 53 by relative articulating movement thereof. The skins 51, 52 and the spars 53 may be of a plastics material as may be the guide elements 56. The shutter door panel may be used in a shutter door assembly for the cargo carrying space of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2460135-A (GB)
Title: Folding chair with grooved frames for receiving decorative strips and leg caps
Inventor: LIN MEI CHUEN
IPC: A47C4/24
Filed: 2009-01-23
Abstract: The front and rear leg frames 1,2 of a folding chair are grooved 15 such that they can receive a decorative strip 6,61,62,63, and a plurality of leg caps 8, which may be provided with wheels. The chair further comprises a winged reinforcing bar [7, Figure 15] mounted as an extension of each rear leg frame [12, Figuue 7]; a horizontal seat support bar 4 with J-shaped ends 41,42 which is connected to and extends between front legs 1; and two supporting pieces 10 coupled to the front legs 1 and arranged to engage the ends of the seat support bar 4. Each leg cap comprises a pad 8 having cavities [811, Figure 8] and a slanted fixing portion [821, Figure 8] having a slit [823, Figure 8]. A leg frame 1,2 is fitted in the slit of the leg cap and the curved ridges 12 of the groove 15 are received in the cavities.
Patent GB-2458747-A (GB)
Title: Head-related transfer function (HRTF) measurement method
Inventor: FUKUI TAKAO
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: A head-related transfer function (HRTF) measurement method includes the following steps: An acousto-electric conversion unit such as a microphone is placed at the expected location of a listeners ears, Firstly, sound waves emitted at a perceived sound source position are picked up by the acousto-electric conversion unit when a dummy head or a human is placed at the listener position. A HRTF is determined from only the sound waves directly reaching the acousto-electric conversion unit. Secondly, sound waves emitted at a perceived sound source position are picked up by the acousto-electric conversion unit when there is no dummy head or a human placed at the listener position. A natural-state transfer property is then determined from only the sound waves directly reaching the acousto-electric conversion unit. Finally, the HRTF is normalized with the natural-state transfer property to obtain a normalized HRTF; which is stored in a storage unit and may be mixed with an audio signal by convolution.
Patent GB-2465239-A (GB)
Title: Bore Tube Assembly
Inventor: CORK PETER
IPC: G01R33/34
Filed: 2009-03-05
Abstract: A wireless magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner bore tube assembly comprises a radio frequency (RF) antenna, a microwave antenna array (6) and an electrical screen (34). The RF antenna comprises a series of RF antenna elements (23), each comprising a rung (22), wherein the rungs are spaced at intervals of substantially half of the wavelength of the frequency of operation of the microwave antenna array. The microwave antenna array (6) comprises a series of microwave antenna elements (12) interleaved between the rungs (22) and the screen (34) acts as a reflector to reflect signals from the microwave antenna elements towards the centre of the bore tube (2).
Patent GB-2456925-A (GB)
Title: System and method for performing oilfield simulation operations
Inventor: HOWELL ANDREW JOHN
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for modeling an oil-field, which has process facilities and wellsite operatively connected, each wellsite having a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation for extracting fluid from an underground reservoir. The system includes multiple wellsite simulators, each modeling a portion of the wellsite, at least one non-wellsite simulator, each modeling a portion of a non- wellsite region of the oilfield; and at least one coupling positioned among the wellsite simulators and the non-wellsite simulator. The coupling selectively links the wellsite simulators and the non-wellsite simulator according to a pre-defined configuration for selective communication.
Patent GB-2455029-A (GB)
Title: Authenticatable displayed content
Inventor: COHEN ALEXANDER J
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2007-08-27
Abstract: Embodiments include a method, a computing device, and a computer program product. An embodiment provides a method implemented in a computing environment. The method includes receiving an indication of a selected watermark. The method also includes incorporating a human-perceivable manifestation of the selected watermark in each visual area of at least two human-visual areas displaying an output of an authorized program running in the computing environment.
Patent GB-2458032-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for identifying a change in a predetermined condition
Inventor: MILLER NEIL
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method which enables the identification of a change in a predetermined condition. The device comprises a fabric material to which is coupled a transitional substance. The transitional substance is configured in order that a change in a predetermined condition, results in an identifiable change in the transitional substance.
Patent GB-2469487-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial cable connector
Inventor: MARSH JOHN
IPC: H01R9/05
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: A coaxial cable connector holds two coaxial cable 8,10 ends, held together by core connection means 36,64, and within an inner assembly of a shield connection means 38 and two crimp ferrules 34,52 holding the inner assembly together. An outer assembly of housing parts 68,70 features ferrule support or engagement means 76,88 which may further hold and secure the ferrules 34,52 in place. Also disclosed is a corresponding method of assembling the connector.
Patent GB-179395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in checking devices for the picking sticks of looms
IPC: D03D49/38
Filed: 1921-04-05
Abstract: 179,395. Andrews, J. A., and Herbert, J. W. April 5, 1921. Checking picking-sticks. -A picking-stick check is formed of an endless strap 3 clamped against a casting 8 by a spring-pressed pivoted cam 11 having teeth 13 on its face. A U-shaped casting 8 carried by a bracket 9 bolted to the lay 1 has the cam 11 pivoted on a bolt 12 so that the teeth 13 of the cam may move into and out of engagement with the strap 3. An adjustably-tensioned spring 15 urges the cam into engagement with the strap. The opposite side of the strap is supported and guided by a pair of depending fingers 4 and a third finger 6 engaging with the other face of the strap. The cam is readily reversed so that the checking action may take place when the strap is moving in the other direction.
Patent GB-513658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to devices for releasing bombs from aircraft
IPC: B64D1/04
Filed: 1938-04-01
Abstract: 513,658. Bomb-dropping. SHEVLIN, J. T. (Siemens Apparate und Maschinen Ges.). April 1, 1938, No. 10066. [Class 9 (ii)] Apparatus for releasing bombs from aircraft comprises a camshaft 4 carrying cams 3 which actuate levers 2 controlling the release gear (not shown), the shaft 4 being driven uniformly by a spring drive with pendulum and escapementwheel control, the escapement wheel 24 being mounted on the camshaft. The shaft 4 is locked till motion is required by a pawl, involuntary release of which is prevented by a member 13. A quick-release of all the bombs from the container 1 can be effected by a longitudinallymovable rod 14 having stops 15.
Patent GB-1031036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to edging roll pairs
IPC: B21B13/06
Filed: 1963-03-14
Abstract: 1,031,036. Rolling. MORGARDSHAMMARS MEK ANISKA VERKSTADS A.B. March 14, 1963 [March 14, 1962], No. 10103/63. Heading B3M. The housing for the edging rolls 1 of a twohigh mill is formed in two parts 5 which are movable towards and away from each other by adjusting screw 6 and 7. The parts 5 are mounted on wheels 14 running on a track 15, the centre of gravity G of each part acting about these wheels to cause prestressing of the screws 6 and 7 in the same sense as that produced during rolling. The screws are driven from a common gear-box 8 which is rigidly attached by girders 9 to a foundation. The drive for each roll is from a motor 13 through gearing 11, 12 and a splined coupling 10.
Patent GB-949862-A (GB)
Title: Pie or like filling machine
IPC: A22C17/00
Filed: 1961-03-20
Abstract: 949,862. Filling pies. F. E. OWEN, F. L. MILLER, and COOLMOTA Ltd. March 20, 1962 [March 20, 1961], No. 10134/61. Heading A4R. A machine for injecting liquid jelly into pies comprises means for conveying a plurality of pies simultaneously to a position beneath a plurality of liquid jelly injection nozzles, means for engaging each of said nozzles through the crust of each corresponding pie, means for removing said pies after injection of said jelly and means for preventing the ejection of liquid jelly from any nozzle beneath which an unfilled pie has not been conveyed during that cycle of operation. A driven main shaft 2 carries cams 9 and 15 and drives at the same speed via chains 25 a shaft 23a carrying cams 23. Cam 9 actuates a cam follower 9a causing rods 7 and an injection table 8 carried by the rods 7 to reciprocate vertically towards and away from liquid injection nozzles 10. A pie loading ram 11 is reciprocated towards and away from the injection table 8 by the cam 15 acting through a cam follower 14 mounted on a link member 13a fixed to a depending arm 12. Jelly is contained in a reservoir 18 with a thermostatically controlled heater and is injected into the pies P by the depression of piston rods 20 by rocker arms 21 actuated by the cam 23 through a cam follower 21a. A pair of support arms 24, in which the shaft 23a is journalled, have their upper ends formed as toothed racks engageable by toothed pinion wheels 27 fixed to the shaft 22. Rotation of the shaft 22 by a hand wheel 22a varies the distance apart of the axes of the shafts 23a and 22 and hence the throw of the piston rods 20 and therefore the quantity of jelly injected. After adjustment the arms 24 are held in position by locking means 24a. A circuit is disclosed whereby the presence of a pie in position A by actuating a switch C causes a solenoid E to hold a ratchet member 28 in the position shown in Fig. 2. The absence of a pie de-energizes the coil E and energizes a coil F causing the ratchet member 28 to engage with a pawl arm 21b in its uppermost position so holding the piston rod 20 in its lowermost position and preventing the injection of jelly.
Patent GB-393054-A (GB)
Title: Compressed gas servo-motor
IPC: F15B11/076
Filed: 1932-04-09
Abstract: 393,054. Dashpots. AUBERT, J., 41, Rue des Thermes, Enghien-les-Bains, France. April 9, 1932, No. 10229. Convention date, April 15, 1931. [Class 108 (iii).] A compressedgas servomotor comprises pistons 7, 8 mounted upon a rod 5 and fitting the cylinder 1. The piston 8 forms part of a dashpot, liquid being contained to a level x-x in the bottom of the cylinder and passages 27, 28, 29 controlled by a valve 22 connecting the opposite faces of the piston 8. A valve 10 seats upon the piston 8 and allows flow of liquid through the ports 9 during downward movement and through the seats 12 on the upward movement. The valve 22 is integral with a differential piston 37 and is biased to the open position by a spring 39. The upper and lower sides of the piston 7 are connected by passages 32, 34 and valves 35, 36, respectively, so that when gas is admitted to the servomotor the valve 22 is closed and the dashpot comes into action. A perforated shroud 13 is provided to prevent splashing of the dashpot oil. When gas is not supplied to the servomotor the valve 22 is open enabling the rod 5 to be moved by hand. The valve 10 and spring 11 may be mounted upon the lower face of the piston 8.
Patent GB-145914-A (GB)
Title: Means for flanging, reinforcing and otherwise forming the ends of tubes or cylinders
IPC: B21D19/04
Filed: 1919-04-24
Abstract: 145,914. Little, J. R., and Lynn, J. April 24, 1919. Flanging; tube expanders.-A device for flanging or reinforcing tube ends, consists of a chuck c for gripping and rotating a tube a, the forward end of which is supported on rollers h, j, carried by a headstock k. An eccentrically adjustable roller l is also carried by the headstock, means being provided to move the headstock or chuck until this roller enters the mouth of the tube; it is then adjusted eccentrically by a lever p and turns the tube end down between itself and the supporting- rollers h, Fig. 8. The flanging-roller is then restored to a central position and the headstock k advanced so that a mandrel portion carrying rollers l<2> enters the tube and sizes it during cooling. To reinforce the tube end it is again heated; and eccentrically adjustable rollers m, n on the headstock are adjusted to turn down the flange by a lever q and gearing on the roller-spindles.