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Patent GB-2463059-A (GB)
Title: Inductively coupled engine speed monitor
Inventor: BANKE SIMON VICTOR DE
IPC: B60R16/023
Filed: 2008-09-01
Abstract: An engine speed monitor for mounting within the engine compartment of a vehicle comprises a means for inductively receiving a signal related to engine speed from the internal combustion engine and a means for storing the signal. The receiving means may comprise an inductive coil for attaching to a spark plug lead. The engine speed monitor may be programmed to convert the received signal into an engine speed signal as a function of the type of engine and engine sparking pattern. The device may be powered through the inductive coil, by an internal battery or from the vehicles battery. The speed monitoring device may be used to identify abusive use of the engine, mistreatment of a hire car, etc. The monitor may include other sensors such as GPS, acceleration sensor, signals from the engine management system, tamper indication, etc.
Patent GB-2463278-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling data processing instructions to avoid short path errors
Inventor: BULL DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A processor, such as a superscalar processor, is responsive to a stream of program instructions to issue said program instructions under control of dynamic scheduling circuitry to respective execution units for execution. At least one of the execution units includes error detecting circuitry for detecting a change in an output signal which occurs after the output signal has latched and during an error detecting period following said latching. The scheduling circuitry is arranged to suppress issue of program instructions to an execution unit having such error detecting circuitry on consecutive processing cycles, so as to avoid short path errors resulting from false positive error detection arising due to a signal path through the execution unit that is too quick. The error detecting circuitry is also responsive to a change in a signal generated by an error-detecting execution unit during the error detecting period to trigger an error recovery response.
Patent GB-2458357-A (GB)
Title: Underwater navigation system for measuring position and velocity whilst surveying underwater terrain
Inventor: HAWKINSON WESLEY J
IPC: G01S15/86
Filed: 2009-01-19
Abstract: A method for navigating underwater is disclosed. The method comprises projecting a first velocity measurement along one or more signal beams from a navigation system having a second velocity measurement, the second velocity measurement related to at least one of the one or more signal beams. The method determines a position and location of an object associated with the navigation system based on a prediction of at least the second velocity measurement, and the navigation system is adjusted to perform within a prescribed measurement range based on a covariance of the first and second velocity measurements. The performance adjustments made in determining the position and location of the object are operable independent of the navigation system maintaining each of the signal beams due to one or more external environmental conditions. The projection of the first velocity measurement may comprise isolating the first and second velocity measurements into inertial and sonar velocity components.
Patent GB-2453885-A (GB)
Title: Mask with valve closure mechanism
Inventor: DAMPNEY IAN TREVOR
IPC: A62B18/08
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A breathing mask has an outlet port 10, an exhalation valve associated with the outlet port capable of being closed by the wearer in order to allow him to equalise pressure in the ear canals. The outlet may be covered by a figure piece 9 retained by spigot 11 and arranged to close when depressed.
Patent GB-2469513-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle immobiliser which attaches to a wheel
Inventor: MILES DENNIS
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 2009-04-17
Abstract: The invention provides a vehicle immobiliser of the type which is securable to a vehicle wheel to restrain movement of the vehicle in use. A body portion 1 longer than a radius of a wheel to be secured, primary 4 and secondary 10 releasable wheel engaging means to engage extended wheel bolts (15, Figure 3) or nuts (17, Figure 4) are provided. When fitted to a wheel the device rotates with the wheel and part of the body 1 projects beyond the wheel's circumference. The primary engaging means 4 is locatable about an extended wheel bolt (15) or nut (17) without requiring its removal and in use, at least partially surrounds a longitudinally extending portion of the shaft of the bolt (15) or nut (17). Preferably the secondary 10 engaging means incorporates a movable lockable member 11 engaging another bolt (15) or nut (17) without requiring its removal.
Patent GB-2467982-A (GB)
Title: Pluripotent adult stem cells
Inventor: GINARD BERNARDO NADAL
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: A population of adult stem cells is able to differentiate into cell types of mesodermal, endodermal and ectodermal origin. These adult stem cells may be used as therapeutic agents, for example, for the repair or regeneration of tissue, and particularly for regeneration of damaged cardiac tissue. The stem cells are preferably derived from the heart, and express at least one of Nanog, Oct-4 and/or c-kit. A method of isolating adult stem cells comprises selecting cells that express any two of c-kit, Nanog, Oct-4, Sox-2 or Klf4, and may also include selection for SSEA-1 expression.
Patent GB-2470430-A (GB)
Title: Pin tumbler lock having anti-bump pin
Inventor: PINK MARTIN
IPC: E05B27/00
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: A key-operated pin tumbler lock comprises a plurality of spring-loaded pin stacks 24 that each have a height randomly selected from within a biting range. The lock also comprises a first additional pin stack 25 that has a height greater than the greatest height of said biting range. Preferably, a second additional pin stack 35 is also provided that has a height such that the interface between its key pin 37 and its driver pin 36 coincides with a shear point 22 of the lock when acted upon by an un-notched portion 39 of a blade of a key 32 inserted into the lock. The intention is to provide a lock which is difficult to open by using a lock bumping technique to pick the lock. A key adapted to lock and to unlock said key-operated pin tumbler lock is also provided.
Patent GB-2459050-A (GB)
Title: Electrical energy converter
Inventor: JAKEMAN NIGEL
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: An electrical energy converter (100) arranged to be connected to at least one source of electrical energy (114, 116) and to condition the energy generated by that source to be suitable for feeding to a network (110) to which the converter (100) may be connected, the converter (100) comprising an input conversion stage (104) having at least three input terminals (P1-6) and a controller, the controller (112) being arranged to configure each of the terminals (p1-6) to accept any one of the following input types: 1. a phase of a polyphase supply; 2. one side of a single phase supply; 3. one side of a DC supply; and 4. no-input.
Patent GB-2459825-A (GB)
Title: Modular construction elements
Inventor: ROBERTS MATTHEW WILLIAM LEWIS
IPC: E04B1/19
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: Various modular construction systems exist and these all have limitations of cost, adaptability and strength. Some were also complex and time consuming to assemble. The present invention overcomes these problems by providing a simple modular construction element (10), which can be assembled with one another to form a strong structure. The invention comprises sheet-like materials, has a V-shaped cross section and is adapted to receive a connector so that elements in use are connected, one to another. The element may be rhomboid shaped, hexagonal shaped or triangular shaped.
Patent GB-2474495-A (GB)
Title: An intermittent egg boiling controller
Inventor: OSBORN BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: A47J27/62
Filed: 2009-10-17
Abstract: An electronic assemblage that is programmed to control the supply of electrical power to heat water when boiling eggs, with the aim of achieving consistently satisfactory results by means of a specific series of timed intervals during which the power supply is interrupted and restored. It takes advantage of the facts that the white of an egg has greater resistance to being overcooked than the yolk and that, during a short interruption of the power supply, the already hot shell continues to pass heat to the white but the further penetration of heat required by the yolk is constrained. The assemblage can be connected to, or integrated in, an immersion-type water heating element, a dedicated water boiling appliance or a water boiling module of a cooker or other multi-purpose appliance which, in all cases, is programmed with established technology to interrupt the power supply when water in it reaches boiling point.
Patent GB-2475234-A (GB)
Title: Moulding a pouch to the front panel of a male garment
Inventor: WOODHALL DAVID JOHN
IPC: A41B9/02
Filed: 2009-11-10
Abstract: The process of moulding a pouch to the front panel of male garments in which heat and pressure are used to form the fabric into the desired shape. A square panel is cut from suitable fabric and offered up to a mould. The fabric may be single or double ply, or even formed from more than two layers laminated together. The garment front panel is then cut from this moulded square and joined to the back panel and waistband to form the garment. The joining may be done using stitching, heat bonding, or ultrasonic welding. The process may be used to produce men's or boy's underpants or swimwear. The moulded pouch produces a bulge or cavity providing space for accommodating the genitals.
Patent GB-1399085-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of aromatic hydroxy-carboxylic  acid chlorides
IPC: C07C51/60
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1399085 Azo hydroxynaphthoic acid chlorides CIBA-GEIGY AG 6 March 1974 [9 March 1973] 10024/74 Heading C4P [Also in Division C2] Aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acid chlorides are prepared by reaction of aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acids with thionyl chloride in an inert solvent, the reaction being carried out in the presence of one or more quaternary ammonium salts. Example 2 describes the preparation of 1-(2<SP>1</SP>,5<SP>1</SP>-dichlorophenylazo)-2,3- hydroxynaphthoic acid chloride from the corresponding acid using thionyl chloride, methylene chloride as the solvent and anhydrous tetraethyl ammonium chloride. Example 3 describes the preparation of the acid chloride of 2 - hydroxy - 3 - carboxy - 1 - [2<SP>1</SP> - methoxy- 51 - carbonyl - (3<SP>11</SP> - trifluoromethylanilido)- phenylazo]naphthalene by reacting the acid with thionyl chloride with nitrobenzene as solvent and in the presence of tetrabutylammonium chloride.
Patent GB-1070623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to photo-sensitive devices
IPC: H01J29/45
Filed: 1964-03-10
Abstract: 1,070,623. Photo-sensitive devices; television pick-up tubes. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. March 10, 1964 [March 12, 1963], No. 10054/64. Headings H1D and H1K. A photo-sensitive device has a supported layer of lead monoxide containing a region of high conductivity in direct contact with an intrinsic or substantially intrinsic region which forms the active part of the device. In operation the high conductivity region is arranged to act as an optical filter for the active region as well as acting as a current supply region. In one embodiment a photo-cell has a transparent glass support bearing a transparent electrode of tin oxide or gold. Over this a lead monoxide layer is formed by vapour deposition. The layer is made either distinctly N-type by forming it with excess lead or by doping with bismuth or antimony or distinctly P-type by forming it with excess oxygen or by doping it with thallium. The layer is built up by depositing further lead oxide from an atmosphere containing both oxygen and a donor gas such as water vapour, the relative amounts of these being adjusted to give impurity compensation. This part of the layer may be given increased red sensitivity by doping it with sulphur, selenium, or tellurium. A second electrode of silver or gold is then applied by vapour deposition and a transparent cover sealed to the support. In operation, light is shone on to the cell through the support and high frequencies are absorbed in the highly conductive region and only the longer wavelengths reach the intrinsic region which is the effectively active part of the device. By making highly conductive layers of increased thickness the response of the cell may be taken to longer wavelengths. X-rays, however, can penetrate the conductive region and activate the cell. If the cell is exposed to light through the transparent cover intervention by the filter is avoided and the effective response extended. A second embodiment is a glass-cased vidicon camera tube. A transparent tin oxide or gold electrode is provided on its window. Over this a strongly N- type layer of lead oxide is deposited. Bismuth, antimony, water, or mixtures thereof may be used to obtain the desired doping. An intrinsic or substantially compensated layer of lead oxide is deposited over this and may contain sulphur, selenium, and/or tellurium to increase its longwave response. At its free surface this layer is provided with a thin P-type layer having no appreciable transverse conductivity. Again the highly conductive N-type layer acts as an optical filter and if desired its thickness may be increasd to such an extent and it may contain sulphur, selenium, and tellurium so that the tube responds only to X-rays.
Patent GB-955955-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a rigid tool for a rotary agricultural cutter, and the tool provided by performance of the method
IPC: B21D53/64
Filed: 1963-03-14
Abstract: 955,955. Agricultural implements. SOC. INDUSTRIELLE DE MACHINES AGRICOLES ROTATIVES SIMAR. March 14, 1963 [March 17, 1962], No. 10061/63. Heading A1B. [Also in Division B3] A rigid tool 1 for a rotary agricultural cutter comprises integral longitudinal 1a, curved central and transverse portions 1b, having cutting edges 7, 8 formed on the leading edges of the curved and transverse portions respectively. The portion having the edge 7 may be corrugated to produce a scalloped cutting edge. The tool which is formed from a flat blank by hot bending about a cylindrical former (see Division B3) is finally bolted to a disc of a cutter shaft (not shown).
Patent GB-1004462-A (GB)
Title: Solid phase polyesterification process and polymers
IPC: C08G63/80
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: In order to obtain a poly(glycol terephthalate) prepolymer having a "locked-in" amorphous content, molten prepolymer having an inherent viscosity of 0.33 to 0.43 is cast on to a metal surface to form a layer 5 to 35 mm. thick, the upper surface of the layer being cooled by a gas whilst the underside of the metal support is cooled by a heat-exchange liquid to a temperature of not more than 90 DEG  C. at the point of first contact to no less than 10 DEG  C. at the latest contact, whereby, the molten surface of the layer is essentially immediately cooled to form a surface crust and the remainder of the layer is cooled to a maximum internal temperature of 125 DEG  C. in 1 to 5 minutes.  The resulting solid prepolymer may then be further solid-phase polymerized to an inherent viscosity of at least 0.5 by grinding the prepolymer to a powder of which substantially all passes a 20-mesh screen and heating the powder with agitation in a current of an inert gas at atmospheric or reduced pressure for no more than 8 hours.  The resulting polyester has a lower initial melting point, as shown by differential thermal analysis, then a polyester prepared in the normal manner.  To obtain the molten prepolymer, the process comprises (a) heating 1 mole of a dialkyl ester of terephthalic acid (up to 10 mole per cent of which may be replaced by an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms) at 150 DEG  to 225 DEG  C. and at 1 to 3 atmospheres pressure, the monohydric alcohol distilled off being removed whilst the glycol distilled off is returned to the reaction vessel, whereby an ester containing 1 to 10 acid residues is produced and (2) heating this ester in a second reaction vessel at a temperature of not more than 20 DEG  C. higher than the melting point of the prepolymer and at gradually reducing pressures whilst the contents of the reaction vessel are kept in a condition of turbulent flow. The glycol may be ethylene glycol, dodecamethylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, 2 : 2 : 4 : 4-tetramethyl - 1 : 3 - cyclobutanediol or 1 : 4-cyclohexanedimethanol up to 10 mol. per cent of which may be replaced by poly-(ethylene glycol), poly-(tetramethylene glycol) or hydroxy terminated poly-(neopentylene adipate).
Patent GB-162645-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing cork board
IPC: B27K7/00
Filed: 1921-04-06
Abstract: 162,645. Cassano, R. M. S. April 30, 1920, [Convention date]. Cork, treating.-Cork slabs or blocks are produced by heating finely-divided cork in small quantities, preferably in a rotating drum, until the resinous constituents of the cork are sufficiently exuded, then passing the cork into moulds and compressing it. The gases evolved during the heating may be utilized in the furnaces or separately collected.
Patent GB-330336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the nosing motions employed in spinning mules
IPC: D01H3/12
Filed: 1929-04-02
Abstract: 330,336. Hetherington & Sons, Ltd., J., and Whitworth, S. April 2, 1929. Mules and twiners.-In a nosing motion a number of pawls 15 - - 18, Figs. 1 and 3, are provided on the nosing lever 10 only one engaging the quadrant rack 14 at any time. The pawls are of arcuate form and lie compactly over one another engaging different parts of the rack 14. The pawls 15, 16 are adjustable in a slot 19, Fig. 3. If desired the pawls 17, 18 are similarly adjustable. The pawls and rack are held in engagement by a chain 20 fixed to the nosing lever 10 at 21 passing over a pulley 22 on the quadrant arm 8 and secured to a spring 24, the pull always being longitudinal of the spring. Actuating chains 28, 35, Figs. 1 and 2, are provided between the building motion and the nosing lever 10 the chain 28 being secured at one end to a bracket 27 on the shaper rod 26 and at the other in one of a number of holes in the periphery of a disc 29 mounted on a shaft 32. The chain 35 is secured to a disc 34 on the shaft 32 and to a block 37 adjustable on the nosing lever 10. A stop 39 is provided to limit the movement of the lever 10 by abutting against the rack-frame 14.
Patent GB-433801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to telemeters or like instruments
IPC: G01C3/12
Filed: 1934-04-04
Abstract: 433,801. Range-finders. CARLO, V. DI, 12, Via Luni, and AQUILECCHIA, V., 12, Via Imperia, both in Rome. April 4, 1934, No. 10172. [Class 97 (i)] In an optical apparatus in which changes in the angle between two beams of light are to be produced and measured, both rays are deflected in the same direction through angles bearing a predetermined ratio to each other and the angle through which one beam is moved is measured. The relative change of angle between the beams is a fraction of this and can thus be calculated with greater accuracy than by direct measurement. For instance, in a range-finder the two mirrors A1 and A<1>1 at the ends of the base are rotated on pivots band b by levers B and B which are connected by a coupling rod G secured at distances from the pivots that differ for each lever. The angular motion of mirror A<1> is measured by a screw gauge H engaging with the lever B<1>. The relative angular motion of the mirrors is a function of this angle and the constants of the linkage connecting the mirrors and can thus be calculated.
Patent GB-1464377-A (GB)
Title: Penicillanic and cephalosporanic acid derivatives
IPC: C07D501/20
Filed: 1973-03-02
Abstract: 1464377 Isoxazolyl penicillanic and cephalosporanic derivatives GIST-BROCADES NV 1 March 1974 [2 March 1973 15 Jan 1974] 10189/73 and 01836/74 Addition to 1364453 Heading C2C Novel compounds of the Formula (I) in which the symbol Q represents the group wherein X denotes H, OH or alkanoyl or the residue of a nucleophilic agent such as azido, carbamoyloxy, or -SZ, where Z is a tetrazolyl, thiadiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, isoxazolyl, or imidazolyl group, optionally carrying lower alkyl groups; R is -OH or -OCH 3 , Cl or Br; R<SP>1</SP> is H, Cl or Br; R<SP>2</SP> is H, Cl, Br, or amino, C 1-6  alkoxycarbamylamino, phenyl (C 1-6 ) alkoxycarbonylamino, (optionally having p-methoxy or p-nitro substituted) or a sulphonic acid group optionally transformed into an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or amine salt, or R<SP>2</SP> represents a carbamoyl group, and E denotes a H atom, a salt-forming cation, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable ester residue, can be obtained (A) by reacting a 6-aminopenicillanic or 7- aminocephalosporanic acid containing structures of Formulµ II, III and IV, in (which X may also represent a protected group which can be easily converted to X as above and E represents an easily removable protective ester residue) with an active ester, acid halide, acid anhydride, acid azide, active thio ester or azolide, derived from an acid of Formula (VIII) where R* and R<SP>2</SP>* are as defined for R and R<SP>2</SP> or are groups which may be easily converted into R and R<SP>2</SP>, or with an acid of Formula VIII in the presence of a carbodiimide, or (B) reacting an ester of 6-isocyanto-penicillanic acid or a 7-isocyanato-cephalosporanic acid derivative with (i) an acid of general Formula VIII in an inert organic solvent medium, or (ii) an organometal compound A-Me<SP>I</SP> or A-Me<SP>II</SP>-Hal, where A is a group of general formula Me is a metal atom (I and II representing its valency) and Hal denotes halogen, in an anhydrous organic solvent under conditions favouring a reaction of Grignard, Reformatsky or analogous type, and removing the metal residue from the product, or (C) heating a penicillanic acid sulphoxide of formula where Q<SP>11</SP> is a group of Formula (IV) or of the formula and E is H or a salt forming cation, up to 160 degrees in the presence of a suitable catalyst, optionally followed by conversion of the product to other derivatives included above. 3 - Chloro - isoxazole - 5 - yl - acetic acid is prepared by reacting 3-chloro-5-methylisoxazole with n-butyl-lithium and carbon dioxide. Antibacterial compositions comprise a bactericidal amount of one or more compounds of Formula (I) in association with a physiologically acceptable carrier or excipient, and can be administered topically, orally or parenterally. Disinfecting compositions comprises compounds of Formula (I) in association with a suitable inert carrier for application by washing or spraying.
Patent GB-900277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical connectors
Inventor: HAWKINS GEORGE ALFRED
IPC: H01R9/05
Filed: 1960-03-22
Abstract: 900,277. Screened two-part couplings. BODDINGTON & CO. Ltd., W. H. Oct. 7, 1960 [March 22, 1960], No. 10200/60. Class 38 (1). A connector for screened or coaxial cable is moulded from insulating material and is provided with a highly conductive layer on its surface for continuity of the cable screening at the join. The coaxial plug shown has its body 2 and cap 14 moulded from a plastic such as nylon, the body 2 having a highly conductive coating 18, e.g. of electro-deposited silver so that when a cable partially stripped as shown is pushed into the plug the braid screening 3 is pushed over shoulder 12 and engages the conductive coating. The central conductor 3 of the cable is soldered within a hollow pin 1 and the cap 14 screwed on sufficiently hard to deform the tubular portion 12 into contact with the inner insulation 21 of the cable, thus providing a good mechanical connection. With female connectors (not shown), the conductive layer must extend to the inner surface of the socket or be connected to a metal insert.